Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Michigan 2026: Who Has the Edge? | Position-by-Position Preview & Prediction
Release Date: 07/02/2026
Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers #8: Troy Smith | The Heisman QB Who Went 3-0 Against Michigan
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Troy Smith didn't just beat Michigan—he dominated the rivalry. In this edition of the Michigan Killers series, we look back at Smith's perfect 3-0 record against the Wolverines, his 1,151 total yards of offense, nine total touchdowns, and the legendary 2006 No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown that helped earn him the Heisman Trophy. Game-by-game breakdown: 🏈 2004 – 241 passing yards, 145 rushing yards, 3 total TDs 🏈 2005 – 300 passing yards, 2 total TDs 🏈 2006 – 316 passing yards, 4 TDs in one of the greatest games in rivalry history Few Buckeyes have owned Michigan like Troy Smith. Go...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Who Can Keep Ohio State Out of Indianapolis? Ranking the Buckeyes' Biggest Big Ten Threats
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Ohio State enters the 2026 season as one of the favorites to win the Big Ten, but who has the best chance to keep the Buckeyes out of Indianapolis? Using the 2026 Pick Six Previews magazine, we break down the conference's top contenders by position group rankings, team strengths and roster depth. Oregon, USC, Michigan and Indiana all have legitimate arguments—but one team stands above the rest. In this episode: Why Oregon is Pick Six's No. 1 team USC's impressive collection of Top-12 position groups Why Indiana may be the conference's most underrated contender Michigan's strengths...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Ranked 8th Best Coach? Breaking Down His Ohio State Résumé
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ESPN's Bill Connelly ranked Ohio State head coach Ryan Day as just the eighth-best coach in college football—a ranking that has Buckeye fans asking one question: Does his résumé support that? In today's episode, we take an objective look at Ryan Day's accomplishments since becoming Ohio State's head coach in 2019. We'll discuss: Ryan Day's 82-12 career record The best winning percentage among active FBS head coaches Five College Football Playoff appearances Two Big Ten Championships The 2024 National Championship Why evaluating Ohio State coaches is different Whether No. 8 is...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Why Pick Six Previews Ranked Ohio State No. 2 in College Football
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Ohio State lost 14 NFL Draft picks, including four first-round selections, yet Brett Ciancia's Pick Six Previews still ranks the Buckeyes No. 2 in the nation entering the 2026 season. How? In today's episode, we break down every position group—from quarterback to secondary—to see exactly why Pick Six believes Ryan Day has one of the deepest and most complete rosters in college football. We'll discuss: Ohio State's Top 10 position group rankings Why the Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 WR/TE room Whether the offensive line is the team's biggest strength Why the running backs and...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers #7: Why A.J. Hawk Was the Heart of Ohio State's Silver Bullets
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Some Michigan Killers are remembered for one unforgettable play. A.J. Hawk is remembered because he never stopped making them. In this episode of the Michigan Killers series, we look back at Hawk's journey from freshman reserve on Ohio State's 2002 national championship team to becoming the unquestioned leader of Jim Tressel's Silver Bullets. Along the way, he finished 3-1 against Michigan, led the Buckeyes with 11 tackles in the 2004 victory, won the Lombardi Award, and helped define one of the greatest defensive eras in Ohio State history. 🏈 Daily Ohio State football coverage. 🔴...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers #6: Braxton Miller | The Quarterback Who Restored the Rivalry
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Before J.T. Barrett... before the 2014 national championship... there was Braxton Miller. Following one of the most difficult seasons in Ohio State football history, Braxton became the face of Urban Meyer's rebuilding effort and helped restore the Buckeyes' dominance over Michigan. In this episode of the Michigan Killers series, we revisit Braxton Miller's memorable performances in The Game, including his spectacular five-touchdown performance in Ann Arbor in 2013, his first victory over Michigan in 2012, and how his leadership helped lay the foundation for one of the greatest eras in Ohio...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Does Ohio State Have the Best Roster in College Football? | Phil Steele's Rankings Say...
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Phil Steele's College Football Preview is one of the most respected preseason magazines in the sport, and his annual position rankings provide one of the best ways to compare the nation's elite teams. In today's episode, we break down Ohio State's roster position by position and compare the Buckeyes to the other national championship contenders, including Georgia, Texas, Penn State, Clemson, Oregon, and Notre Dame. Where does Ohio State have the edge? Where are the biggest question marks? And when you step back and look at the entire roster, does anyone actually have more talent than the...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Is Jeremiah Smith Already Ohio State's Greatest Wide Receiver Ever?
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Jeremiah Smith enters what is likely his final season at Ohio State already sitting near the top of the Buckeyes' all-time receiving record book. In this episode, we examine the three major receiving records he's expected to break in 2026, when each record could fall, and the bigger question every Buckeye fan is beginning to ask: Is Jeremiah Smith already the greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history? We'll compare his production to legends like Chris Olave and Emeka Egbuka while looking at just how remarkable it would be for Smith to own nearly every major receiving record after only three...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Roster Just Changed... Thanks to a New NCAA Rule
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The NCAA has officially changed its eligibility rules, and the impact on Ohio State's roster could be significant. Instead of the traditional four seasons within a five-year window, most college football players will now have five full years of eligibility. That means nearly half of Ohio State's roster suddenly has a different career timeline. In this episode, we break down: The new NCAA eligibility rule Which Buckeyes benefit the most Players who could now return in 2027 What it means for Ryan Day's roster building Why this could become a major advantage for Ohio State Some of the...
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers #5: Chris Gamble | Ohio State's Ultimate Iron Man
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Chris Gamble may be the most versatile player in Ohio State football history. In this episode of our Michigan Killers series, we look back at the incredible Buckeye career of Chris Gamble—a rare two-way star who played wide receiver, cornerback, punt returner, and kick returner while helping lead Ohio State back to national prominence. Gamble finished his Buckeye career with a 2-1 record against Michigan, including two victories that helped launch Jim Tressel's championship program. During the unforgettable 2002 season, he became Ohio State's first true two-way starter in decades and later...
info_outlineOhio State and Michigan meet again in college football's greatest rivalry, and today we're breaking it down position by position.
Using Athlon Sports' 2026 projected depth charts and Big Ten position rankings as our guide, we compare the Buckeyes and Wolverines at quarterback, skill positions, the trenches, and defense to determine who has the edge heading into The Game.
We'll also cover:
🏈 Quarterback comparison: Julian Sayin vs. Bryce Underwood
🏈 Bo Jackson vs. Jordan Marshall
🏈 Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State's elite receiving corps
🏈 The battle in the trenches
🏈 Five Keys to Victory
🏈 Final score prediction
Can Ryan Day and the Buckeyes leave Ann Arbor with another win over Michigan?
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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