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It's just 2 days until OSU vs Illinois! Beam and Pat Murphy with you on a Thursday night. We'll get the latest from player interviews, and hear from Ryan Day as they get set to head out to Champaigne. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins the show, and Mario Cristobal has a good idea for postseason awards!

Ohio State has an interesting plan for veteran defensive players Malik Hartford and C.J. Hicks. They are going to try and redshirt both of them, but they will both be ready to play if needed. We think this is a very wise move and it's one of the main topics on today's show. Also discussed is why so much attention is paid to the transfer portal when it really doesn't matter to a program like Ohio State. We explain what we mean. And the Bucknuts Gang looks ahead to Saturday's OSU at Illinois game and how much of a test this will be for the Buckeyes. That and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through five games, the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense has allowed just two touchdowns, and opponents have yet to reach double-digits yet this season. Matt Patricia's clever coverage disguises are certainly a part of that success, but in this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, you'll learn why it all starts up front for the OSU defense. Ross breaks down what went right for the Ohio State defense in their 42-3 win over Minnesota, and what it could mean moving forward.

Brandon Beam and Justin Zwick talk Illinois and how the Buckeyes can continue to improve their offense, Austin Ward comes live from OSU practice, Joshua Perry talks Buckeye defense, and more on this episode of the Buckeye Show.

Flip season has arrived in college football recruiting, and Ohio State is active. With Signing Day two months away, OSU has turned its energy in the 2026 class toward adding a few more names to a top 10 class, even if those names have already committed elsewhere. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into those names and what flipping them would mean and why doing so is so important. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incoming Oklahoma State freshman Landon Robideau joins Lee Cothran and Daton Fix to talk about his historic high school career, his decision to flip from Minnesota to OSU, and his offensive, high-pace style that has already turned heads in Stillwater.The 4x Minnesota state champion, record holder for 188 straight wins, and takedown machine shares the moments that shaped him, the opponents who pushed him, and how he plans to carry his mindset into college wrestling.We also break down OSU's recent training camps with Team France and Team China, discuss how Dallas fits into OSU's growth strategy, and get into some fun rapid-fire questions to close it out.Topics Covered:Training with Team France & Team China in Stillwater and DallasLandon's early wrestling journey and when it “clicked”Lessons from a 188-match win streakBalancing strength and technique at the elite levelWhy OSU's culture under David Taylor sealed his commitmentFaith, mindset, and staying focused as the targetFavorite opponents, hype songs, and more

Ohio State looks like an absolute force through the first five games of the 2025 season and the Buckeyes are coming off a 42-3 drubbing of Minnesota. The Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin talks about Julian Sayin, OSU's true freshman class, Matt Patricia's defense and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we take a bird's eye view at what's possible for OSU has they chase back-to-back champions Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what's next. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

NCAA finalist Troy Spratley joins Dynasty Defined for a candid look at his path from upstate New York to Stillwater, why he left Minnesota, and how OSU's culture—and training with Dayton Fix and Thomas Gilman—shaped a breakthrough year at 125. We dig into hand fighting, the crab ride, blocking out online noise, and what it will take to finish the job this season.Chapters:00:00 — Welcome + why Troy rarely does podcasts02:05 — Blocking out online noise and staying positive04:12 — Origins: grandpa's idea, NY roots, and early clubs07:18 — High school shuffle: Sem, Collinsville, Plano West, eligibility mess11:30 — Training through COVID with Tegan + Coach Hardy14:42 — US Open win, WTT finals, and freestyle without “freestyle experience”18:55 — Commit to Minnesota, what didn't fit, and entering the portal22:10 — “Come be a Cowboy”: reconnecting with Dayton Fix25:36 — OSU family culture vs. everywhere else28:40 — Freshman year spark plug: setting the tone at 12531:22 — The crab ride: why it works, reps, and quick back points34:48 — Weird penalties, tight spots, and learning to manage chaos37:05 — Sophomore leap: Gilman's impact, hand fighting → attacks40:29 — Eight-match heater: flipping the switch after midseason losses43:11 — NCAA run: Steve-O history, the Ramos win, and mindset in big moments47:18 — Finals prep: routine, food, movement, and keeping it simple50:12 — Freestyle plans: RBY camp in Mongolia, training with world champs53:20 — Why he came home to Stillwater—and what's left to prove56:08 — Closing thoughts: separating this season and chasing the title

Ohio State improved to 2-0 in Big Ten play with a 42-3 win over Minnesota. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win and what the first two conference games have taught us about OSU's chances of getting back to the conference championship game for the first time since 2020. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview date: March 9th, 2025Episode Summary:Melissa McGhee, Head Coach of The Ohio State University Dance Team and owner of Lineage Dance Company. With 13 national championships and nearly two decades of experience, Melissa is a leading figure in the collegiate dance world.Melissa shares her journey from a young studio dancer in Toledo, Ohio, to becoming OSU's head coach right after graduation, and later, a studio owner. She offers an inside look at the college dance team recruiting process, including timelines, audition requirements, and how OSU fills its highly competitive six open spots each year.Listeners will gain valuable insight into what coaches look for—technical skill, strong ballet foundation, versatility, professionalism, and a team-first mentality. Melissa discusses the importance of combining studio training with dance team experience, how to stand out in recruitment videos, and why NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals are helping dancers earn significant income while in college.She also emphasizes the role of character, mindset, and energy in selection decisions and offers advice for dancers navigating both performance and academics. This episode delivers essential guidance for dancers, parents, and coaches aiming for success in the collegiate dance world.Show Notes:(0:00) - Welcome to The Business of Dance Podcast & introduction to Melissa McGhee(2:10) - Melissa's early dance beginnings in Toledo, Ohio(4:15) - Dancing through high school and joining The Ohio State University Dance Team(6:30) - Transition from dancer to head coach immediately after graduation(9:10) - Building OSU's nationally recognized program and winning 13 championships(12:00) - Opening Lineage Dance Company in Upper Arlington, Ohio(14:20) - Balancing full-time coaching with running a dance studio(16:30) - How the college dance team recruiting model works(20:00) - Audition timelines, video submissions, and competition for six annual spots(22:45) - What OSU looks for in dancers: training, ballet foundation, versatility, professionalism(26:15) -Importance of combining studio and dance team experience(28:40) -NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities and how dancers are earning up to $20K annually(32:00) - Core values Melissa instills: hard work, maturity, consistency, kindness(35:30) - Tips for standing out in recruitment videos and following instructions(38:20) -Scholarship opportunities for dance team members(41:10)- Managing training schedules, academics, and performances(44:00) - Guest choreographers and style diversity in team training(47:30) - Career paths for dancers after graduation(50:00) - Current challenges in the dance team industry and collaboration solutions(54:15) - Final advice: character matters, the dance world is small, be a good human(57:00) - How to connect with Melissa McGheeBiography:A native of Toledo, Ohio, Melissa McGhee is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she obtained a B.S. in Business Administration. She is the current Head Coach of The Ohio State University Dance Team. Under her direction, the team won the program's first ever National Championship in 2018 and has thirteen total to date.After sixteen years of studio training, she now consults for dance studios and teams nationally and judges for numerous dance competitions including NDA, UDA, AmeriDance, Showcase America, Stage 8, OASSA, and USASF Dance Worlds. Melissa has been a speaker at the Varsity Dance Coaches Conference, National Dance Coaches Association Conference, CLI Studios and Intricate Training for Dancers. She was named National Dance Coaches Association (NDCA) College Coach of the Year in 2020 and served as the NDCA College President from 2020-2022. In 2022, Melissa opened doors to a dance studio in Upper Arlington, OH, Lineage Dance Co.Connect on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/mmcghee65https://www.facebook.com/melissa.mcghee.39

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Big Ten opponent, Minnesota and make their picks. Here's what gets discussed: How Minnesota's flaws provide a chance for OSU to improve; What success and failure look like in a game where the Buckeyes are favorited by 23.5 points; The trio make their game predictions and; What other teams OSU fans should keep an eye on this weekend. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! Common Man is back & he wants stickers for crazy people, Coach O wants to coach again, NBCSN is coming back, we preview the OSU vs Minnesota game, also check out the rest of the college football weekend, OSU is using facial recognition for tickets, Timmy grills his father-in-law about hot dogs, we send people to jail & Timmy gives us his Final Walkthrough.

Ohio State's offense has been efficient, but not necessarily explosive at times through four games this season. Will that change on Saturday night against Minnesota?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about whether OSu wants to try to stretch the field more, as well as other topics like the solid start to the season for placekicker Jayden Fielding, and how DT Tywone Malone has taken a big step this fall. 

Brandon Beam and Pat Murphy start the show with Bobby Carpenter talking OSU's linebacker play so far, they also speak with Spencer Holbrook from Lettermen Row, discuss Pat's biggest takeaways from media availability last night, and more on this episode of the Buckeye Show.

Ravis discusses this week's NFL schedule and what needs to happen as OSU looks for its next head coach! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravis discusses the NCAA Basketball Tournament expanding, OU and OSU's games tomorrow, and NFL news! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things Discussed: Wisconsin preview: Edwards is injured, you can't snap your fingers and be a Wisconsin offense again. Penn State-Oregon: Drew Allar is Drew Allar. OSU-Washington: What happens when OSU has a better OL. Basketball: Program believes this team has F4 potential. Dusty appreciates the physicality of the Big Ten now: He's having the managers whack the kids with sticks. Spent the offseason getting rebounding and creation, guys around him should make any missed shot a good play.

The Washington Huskies came into last Saturday's game against Ohio State having scored touchdowns on 19 of their last 21 non-kneel-down possessions. They then scored a total of six points in eight possessions against Matt Patricia's Buckeye defense. So what did OSU do to lock down Demond Williams and the Washington offense?In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down what we right for Ohio State schematically, as well as how a disciplined pass rush kept Williams bottled up all day. 

First Take over OSU's new DC Clint BowenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis from Fox Sports Radio in Los Angeles joins Dick Fain to discuss the Dodgers in the playoffs, UW’s loss to Ohio State last weekend and OSU opposing fans filling Husky Stadium, the Dawgs’ schedule moving forward, and college sports money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohio State has been impressive overall through the first four games of the season, but there is the feeling that the offense has been holding some things back. Will the Buckeyes open things up against visiting Minnesota this Saturday night? The Golden Gophers are 3-1, but gave up 27 points in a loss at Cal and gave up 28 points in a win over Rutgers. Therefore, this could be an opportunity to cut quarterback Julian Sayin loose and attack deep down the field on a more regular basis. Also, how about this OSU offensive line? It is somehow not getting enough attention. We are doing our small part to change that. That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Ohio State returns to Columbus for its only home game of October, it does so with some issues to solve. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down everything Ryan Day said during his weekly press conference, where the major talking point was special teams, a former five-star defensive lineman and OSU's offensive approach. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Sept. 30, 2025, Sportico revealed the details behind Oregon State's NIL deal with Blueprint Sports, and it's a disaster. We warned you in Episode 188. We raised alarms in Episode 189. And now, Sportico has dropped the receipts. JP and Benny unpack the $280K annual fee, 75% skim, donor betrayal, Brent Blaylock's shadowy role, and the vanishing of Kyle Bjornstad. Silence from OSU's athletic department is deafening.Beaver Nation deserves answers.#GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #BlueprintSports #Blueprint #NIL #CollegeFootball #BeaverNation #ScottBarnes #BrentBlaylock #RobSine

Brandon Beam and Justin Zwick talk Julian Sayin and his presence in the Buckeye Offense, Austin Ward talks on the Buckeyes prep for Saturday, the College Football Pules, Ryan Day says OSU needs to grow up, and more on this episode of The Buckeye Show.

Writer for Sportico who joins the guys to discuss his article on the deal OSU cut with Blueprint for the NIL operations and the fallout from it.

The guys discuss OSU's search for a head coach, keys for the Sooners and Cowboys to win this weekend, and the MLB Playoffs! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to preview this weekend's prime time game between the Buckeyes and Minnesota. Day discussed a number of topics including the Buckeyes' red zone struggles, RT Phillip Daniels facing his former team, adjusting to an even slower pace of play and number of posessions this season, whether the OSU offense can lean on Matt Patricia's dominating defense, and what they've learned through a third of the regular season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy talks about getting ready for Ohio State media day on the newest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast.

On this episode of The CGA Tour, Calvin Glen Alexander is joined by @JohnKurtzShow to break down Mike Gundy's legacy in college football and the Big 12, debate Oklahoma State's coaching future, and analyze the Cowboys' outlook for the rest of the season.We dive into whether now is the right time to fire Mike Gundy, who could be the best fit as OSU's next head coach, and which coaching paths — from former Pokes like Zac Robinson to rising stars like GJ Kinne or Alex Golesh — make the most sense.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Big 12 and Oklahoma State football content!Link to John's Newsletter: https://open-for-business.beehiiv.com...‪@JohnKurtzShow‬ ⏱️ Timecodes:0:00 – Intro & Guest: John Kurtz2:10 – Mike Gundy's legacy in College Football & the Big 129:05 – Oklahoma State's season outlook after Gundy14:40 – Why fire Mike Gundy now?19:25 – Who should be Oklahoma State's next head coach?25:30 – Best type of coach for the Pokes (Former player, NFL OC, rising CFB coach)31:15 – Final thoughts & OSU moving forward|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||In this 33-minute deep dive, The CGA Tour's Calvin Glen Alexander sits down with @JohnKurtzShow to tackle the biggest questions facing Oklahoma State football. We look at:What Mike Gundy's legacy really is in college football and the Big 12OSU's outlook for the rest of the seasonArguments for why now might be the time to move on from the head coachWho the next head coach should be — from former players like Zac Robinson to NFL OCs or rising CFB names (GJ Kinne, Alex Golesh, or a smaller-school OC)We break it all down with opinions, projections, and what makes sense for OSU's future.⏱️ Timecodes:0:00 – Intro & welcome, guest John Kurtz2:15 – Gundy's legacy in college football & the Big 129:00 – OSU's outlook for the rest of the season14:30 – Why fire the head coach now?19:20 – Who should be the next head coach for the Pokes25:20 – Which type of coach (former player, NFL OC, small-school OC) fits best31:15 – Final thoughts & wrap

Ravis ranks the SEC and Big 12 teams, plus he discusses NFL WR's and a potential candidate to be the head coach at OSU! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denny Hamlin is back in the studio with co-host Jared Allen after a wild Kansas finish that has everyone buzzing. The guys dive into all the week's biggest storylines:3:30 Jusan Hamilton out at NASCAR5:30 Randall Burnett leaving RCR and Rodney Childers joining JRM8:15 TV ratings not looking good for NASCAR18:55 Can Outlawz upset Big Bois in Hoop Group22:40 Denny explains what happened on the final lap with him and Bubba Wallace42:40 Bubba gives Denny the middle finger50:00 Denny wanted the win for his pit crew56:15 Driving without power steering1:06:50 Zane Smith with a scary crash & SVG's impressive top-101:19:15 First pitch at Guardians game and OSU moves to 4-0  Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we break down an offense that showed that even in a 24-6 win over Washington, OSU is still trying to figure out its identity. Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what's next. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday! It's Reaction Monday & we recap the Buckeyes win over Washington, the OSU d-line has been dominant, Ryder Cup fans are an embarrassment, the Reds & Guardians both make the playoffs, Browns lose to the Lions, we give you a Foodgasm, what's the deal with lightning & we chat MLB playoffs with Jayson Stark.

Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck held his weekly press conference Monday in advance of the Gophers' trip to Columbus for this Saturday's prime time game against top-ranked Ohio State. Fleck discussed the challenge of playing a night game inside Ohio Stadium, what Matt Patricia is doing that makes the Buckeye defense so strong this year, and what they're expecting from OSU's star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State ends Washington's home game win streak. The Buckeyes defense stood up to the challenge against the Huskies. What is the takeaway from OSU's first road game of the season?https://www.TheSloopCast.com  Artist: SnarlsSong: Heavy DrinkerLink:  https://youtu.be/whb6w478AUw

Full Show over OSU falls to Baylor, Todd Grantham fired, OU and OSU Practice Reports, Thunder media day, NFL and more! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new defensive coordinator for the Pokes discusses how OSU can improve throughout the rest of the season! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravis discusses OSU's loss to Baylor, the weekend in college and pro football, and the upcoming MLB Playoffs! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many predicted Washington would upset No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Seattle. Instead, the No. 1 Buckeyes came away with a 24-6 statement win over the Huskies. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from our staff and what it means for OSU moving forward. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Garrick Hodge, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State opened up Big Ten play with a 24-6 win over Washington, where its defense was once again the star of the show. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win by looking at what might be the nation's best unit and the statement OSU made against the Huskies. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

aka The 2025-26 Men's Basketball Preview, Part 1 2 hours and 26 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. The Backcourt Starts at 1:00 Out: Tre Donaldson, In: Elliot Cadeau, who is a much better creator, and that's what this team needs. Cadeau and the general UNC'ness of North Carolina are hard to separate but he was a five-star who plays hot and should benefit from not having to fight for usage with RJ Davis. Defensively his size puts a cap on what he can do but he gets after it: more Xavier Simpson than Eli Brooks. LJ Cason is the backup point, we guess, though he may defer to Gayle as the on-ball player in those sets just because Cason is more of an off-ball threat than Roddy. Cason was a three-star because he was coming in unready, but could take that huge jump. This year is the freshman Jordan Poole year, not the sophomore Jordan Poole year, IE frustratingly forgivable. Gayle isn't going to shoot 9% in the Big Ten again, but he's what he is at this point: a guy who can get to the rim and create fouls/hit his free throws. We kinda want him coming off the bench since he can fill in for a lot of what any given starter leaves, but isn't a great fit with the other projected starting four. The other wild card is their new five-star. Trey McKenney lost 20 pounds in the offseason so he might not as much of a burly 2/3 as he seemed at OLSM. He's still Gayle at this point in his career, though with some big point upside. Not a one-and-done but should be ready by Tournament time. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Hot Takes, Wings and Frontcourt Starts at 32:15 Starting at the three again will be Nimari Burnett, who is Nimari: a usage soak who is there to end good possessions not start them. He began to show a bit of creation late last season but that only got him from 90% points assisted to 84%. He is very good at what he does, and unlikely to do more. His backups are extra guards, and Winters Grady, who should be Just a Shooter at this stage, and more down the road. Oscar Goodman arrived midseason last year, but he's supposed to need another year of development. Patrick Liburd is the kind of guy we wish was 2 years older right now. At the four is Yaxel Lendeborg, the #1 player in the portal, who is going to be a cross between Danny Wolf and Johni Broome, though not better than either of them. He is very strong and impossible to stop once he has you off your feet, but he's coming from an offense where he had to be the alpha creator every play and he's better as the second option. Can he guard up to three? Probably in the Big Ten; there was some distance at the Combine between him and Wolf in the agility drills, but Yaxel came out like Johni: agile enough to be among the who can play the four in the NBA. Backup to Yax is Will Tschetter, the rarest bird in college basketball these days as a five-year player who stuck around despite the likelihood of less playing time than last year. They were working on making him a shooter on the move. He has to be hidden away defensively, but this lineup has plenty of defenders to do that. Frontcourt is two guys instead of 1.5 now. We are obsessed with the upside of Aday Mara, who is 7'3" with impossible length. He would have had the highest block rate in the country by some distance if he played enough to qualify; he didn't because he got sick (Mono?) but when he returned they had him playing 21 mpg and UCLA got much, much better. Then he got benched. Sometimes he plays soft—was that a sick thing, a Cronin thing? He's also got a soft touch and a good feel for passing. May be as good as Yaxel if he hits his ceiling. Mara's platoonmate, and the probable "starter," is Morez Johnson from Illinois, a crazy rebounder with great ups and shot-blocking ability. Offensively he's a finisher. Defensively there's some hope he can be switchable. Going to make it very hard to go inside and give Michigan an edge from the five that they haven't had since...? 3. How It All Fits Starts at 1:11:34 Can they play the bigs together? Matt D says the NBA is going back to three forwards, and Michigan's best attribute is they're Old North Carolina, where they're just going to out-size everybody. That's doable if they can get Mara to be the player we think he could be, since he can create and so can Yaxel, and you can get away with blow-bys when you have a guy like Mara who blocks shots without leaving the floor. Speaking of floor, this team at worst looks like a four-seed, with considerable upside if a) Mara can play more and maintain his numbers, b) Cadeau cuts down on turnovers, c) Gayle finds his shooting, d) Cason blows up, or e) McKenney blows up. Think they can cut down on turnovers from last year because Wolf just had a bunch that were unforced, and because instead of forcing everything to the rim they can shoot bad twos and rebound them. They also just have more room to pass to. 4. Around the Big Ten with Jamie Mac Starts at 2:02:19 Oregon 30, Penn State 24 Penn State could do nothing on offense until the 4th Q when they had went on an Oregon-is-exhausted march, then hit a great PA shot. The INT that ended it was that pyramid formation Lanning loves. Frames punted from the plus-36.  Ohio State 24, Washington 6 Went about how you might expect a team whose OL/DL are their issues would go against OSU, IE they got six points out of three red zone trips and then it was 17-6 in the 4th Q and they had to go for it on 4th down. OSU did a great job containing the QB run. Indiana 20, Iowa 15 I know that touchdown; that's the Anthony Carter play!  Iowa had chances to win this but lost their QB near the end and also went Cover Zero one too many times.  USC 32, Illinois 34 This felt like two good teams going at it, though USC was short on guys in the secondary and played bend-don't-break until they either broke or Illinois pulled out a Philly Special. Coulda been a blowout but Illinois fumbled in the endzone twice. Minnesota 31, Rutgers 28 Rutgers hits their program high when they have to play a Big Ten West schedule. Good solid quarterbacking until Athan Kaliakmanis had to face pressure, which is like Pedro Serrano trying to hit a curve. Northwestern 17, UCLA 14 Down 17-0 to Northwestern was probably UCLA's best shot at winning a Big Ten game this year. MUSIC: "Surefire"—Wilderado    "See You Again"—Tyler the Creator "I Believe She's Lying"—Jon Brion “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Carson and Colby recap OSU's loss to Baylor.

Today on The Stretch, we are joined by Mike Katic and T-Bob Hebert to talk about the big weekend of college football we have coming up. We talk about building Barstool's O-line (1:36) and the Bears new Stadium plans (9:48). Katic tells us about going back to watch IU as a fan (11:30) and Katic and T-Bob share their most hated teams and the best atmospheres to play in (12:56). Then we get into the games for the weekend starting with Indiana vs. Iowa (15:18), then Illinois vs. USC (23:28). Next we talk about LSU vs. Ole Miss, also known as The Mintzy Bowl (28:07). We get into Washington vs. OSU (31:48) and Oregon vs. Penn State (35:26). Next, we shout out some of the underrated games to keep an eye on (37:37) and the best QBs so far (40:45). We close things out by talking about NIL (43:08) and picking Eddie's walkout song in Vegas (47:05).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠ first Big Ten opponent, Washington and make their picks. Here's what gets discussed: What should be the vibe around this game? The trio returns to make their game picks. In a loaded week of college football, which ones matter the most to OSU? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. Up first, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down what it means to be a super team in college football and whether OSU has the DNA to be that in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices