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Welcome to The Buckeye Cast! Pull up a stool and pour a drink. Let's talk Buckeye Football. Subscribe where you listen to podcasts. Questions or Comments? Email me at joe@thebuckeyecast.com 🎧 Listen to the Podcast or 📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast ⭐️ Find Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Miami: Breaking Down the Hype & the Matchups 12/29/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Miami Fans vs Reality: Answering the Wildest Canes Questions 12/26/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeye Christmas Special | Gifts Ohio State’s Coaches Actually Deserve 12/25/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeye Christmas Special | Gifts Ohio State’s Coaches Actually Deserve ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! It’s the annual Buckeye Christmas tradition — and this year, we went fully off the rails. In this special holiday episode, we hand out imaginary (but extremely necessary) Christmas gifts to every member of Ohio State’s coaching staff — from Ryan Day and Matt Patricia to Larry Johnson, Brian Hartline, and the rest of the crew. These aren’t normal gifts. These are play-calling stress relievers, recruiting survival tools, defensive disguises, OL protection fantasies, and pure college football absurdity — all tailored to each coach’s personality, role, and season. 🎁 Topics include: What Ryan Day actually needs more than another headset Brian Hartline juggling two jobs in two states Why Matt Patricia deserves magician-level powers The gift every offensive line coach secretly wants And why Larry Johnson’s calendar only needs one month It’s lighthearted, inside-joke heavy, and built specifically for Buckeye fans who’ve lived every snap of this season. 🎧 Listen, laugh, and enjoy the calm before the College Football Playoff chaos. 🎙️ Subscribe for daily Buckeye coverage as Ohio State chases another national championship. Thursday, December 25, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39529470

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Angry, Unsatisfied & Locked In | Ohio State’s Defense Sends a Message 12/24/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Angry, Unsatisfied & Locked In | Ohio State’s Defense Sends a Message ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Ohio State’s defense isn’t pointing fingers — it’s taking ownership. Ahead of the Cotton Bowl showdown with Miami, Buckeye defenders made one thing crystal clear: they’re angry, unsatisfied, and ready to respond. We break down key quotes from Matt Patricia, Sonny Styles, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Lorenzo Styles Jr., and unanimous All-American Kayden McDonald, including McDonald’s bold statement that he doesn’t believe anyone can block him. Patricia dives into how Ohio State weaponizes Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese on third down, players explain how the Indiana loss brought the team closer, and multiple defenders detail why this now feels like a one-game season. This episode covers: Why Ohio State’s defense feels it got outplayed — despite allowing just 13 points How Matt Patricia builds flexibility, trust, and disguise into the scheme Kayden McDonald’s confidence, conditioning, and leadership in the trenches Why frustration has turned into fuel heading into Miami What this defense sees on Miami’s offense — and why they’re excited for the challenge The Buckeyes are back on the field with everything on the line — and this defense sounds ready to lead the way. 🎙️ Daily Buckeye Blitz 📍 Cotton Bowl Preview | CFP Quarterfinal 🔴⚪️ Ohio State vs Miami | Win or Go Home 🎙️ Subscribe for daily Buckeye coverage as Ohio State chases another national championship. Wednesday, December 24, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39529440

TBC Weekly LIVE: CFP First Round Recap & Michigan Mayhem | Ohio State will Face Miami 12/23/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Takes Back Play-Calling + Ohio State Offense Resets for Miami 12/23/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Takes Back Play-Calling + Ohio State Offense Resets for Miami ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Ohio State is making a major offensive adjustment heading into the College Football Playoff — and it starts at the top. Head coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that he’s reclaiming offensive play-calling duties as the Buckeyes prepare to face the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal. With Brian Hartline balancing multiple responsibilities, Day is streamlining the operation and leaning on a collaborative staff approach as the stakes rise. In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: Why Ryan Day is taking back play-calling for the CFP How Brian Hartline’s role is changing — not disappearing What Julian Sayin admitted about sacks, decision-making, and Miami’s pass rush Why the offensive line is treating the Indiana loss as a reset point Jeremiah Smith’s health update, mindset, and pointed message toward Miami The renewed edge, urgency, and playoff intensity inside the Ohio State Buckeyes offense This isn’t panic — it’s playoff recalibration. Ohio State believes it knows exactly what went wrong — and what needs to change — before New Year’s Eve. 🎙️ Subscribe for daily Buckeye coverage as Ohio State chases another national championship. Tuesday, December 23, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39511385

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeyes vs. Canes | What Ohio State Is Really Facing in the CFP Quarterfinal 12/22/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeyes vs. Canes | What Ohio State Is Really Facing in the CFP Quarterfinal ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Miami didn’t just survive Texas A&M — they out-physicaled them. In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down Miami Hurricanes’ 10–3 College Football Playoff win over Texas A&M Aggies and what it tells us about the matchup Ohio State will see on New Year’s Eve. We dig into how Miami: Won the battle in the trenches Generated seven sacks and three turnovers Leaned on Mark Fletcher Jr. to control the fourth quarter Trusted freshman Malachi Toney after a late fumble Closed the game with two Bryce Fitzgerald interceptions Survived an all-time ugly CFP game — and still advanced This wasn’t a fluke or a lucky break. Miami played playoff football — physical, disciplined, and relentless — and now they head to the Cotton Bowl to face Ohio State Buckeyes. What does this performance tell us about Miami’s identity? Why does their dominance at the line of scrimmage matter against Ohio State? And what has to change for the Buckeyes to control this matchup? We cover it all — and set the stage for Ohio State vs. Miami. 🎙️ Daily Buckeye Blitz 📍 CFP Quarterfinal Preview 🏈 Ohio State vs. Miami — Dec. 31 Monday, December 22, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39511200

Daily Buckeye Blitz: CFP Predictions, Full Bracket Breakdown, National Champs 12/19/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: CFP Best Bets: Oklahoma Upset? Miami Live Dog? Tulane Cover? 12/18/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Transfer Portal Priority List: Who the Buckeyes Need 12/17/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Transfer Portal Priority List: Who the Buckeyes Need ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Ohio State enters the January transfer portal window with major roster decisions ahead — and national title expectations aren’t going anywhere. Today on the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down the true portal needs for the 2026 Buckeyes: from finding a star defensive tackle and edge rusher, to rebuilding parts of the secondary, to securing a reliable kicker after this season’s special teams failures. We cover every position group, their need level, and what Ryan Day and Mark Pantoni MUST target once the portal opens on January 2. Topics include: • Why defensive line is the biggest emergency on the roster • Whether OSU needs a veteran quarterback if attrition hits • Bo Jackson + Isaiah West → is RB still a portal need? • WR & TE depth with Chris Henry Jr. arriving • The right guard question and OL continuity • Secondary rebuild: safety + cornerback decisions • Special teams overhaul — kicker & punter required • Scholarship grid implications for 2026 If you want the realistic, no-BS look at Ohio State’s portal strategy, this is the episode. Subscribe for daily Buckeye coverage, CFP breakdowns, and offseason roster analysis. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39444275

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Sherrone Moore FIRED...Who's Next? | Realistic vs. Wishlist Candidates 12/16/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Sherrone Moore FIRED...Who's Next? | Realistic vs. Wishlist Candidates ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Michigan’s head coaching search is officially a circus — and today we’re breaking down who the Wolverines want, who they can realistically get, and why the job has become one of the most radioactive openings in college football. We dig into: • Michigan fans’ “wishlist” candidates: Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham, Jedd Fisch, and more, plus why several have already distanced themselves. • The realistic candidates actually in play: Fisch, Jeff Brohm, Jesse Minter, Clark Lea, and even long-shot veteran options like Kyle Whittingham. • The shocking investigation into Michigan’s athletic department A massive probe by Jenner & Block into the program’s culture, scandals, and handling of misconduct — and how that uncertainty will scare off top coaches. • Why the Michigan job is toxic right now Probation, NCAA issues, AD instability, no clear president, and looming fallout from multiple scandals. • Updated BetOnline odds • Key takeaways from the Buckeye Weekly podcast Including why some top names absolutely will not take the job, and how chaotic this search has already become. Michigan’s coaching search is a mess — and we’re laying out the real landscape, not the fantasy version. Subscribe for daily Buckeye coverage, rivalry fallout, and national coaching carousel updates. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39427415

TBC Weekly LIVE: Buckeyes Fall Short in Big Ten Championship Game & CFP Road Ahead 12/09/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State’s Defense Was Elite — But 5 Plays Changed Everything | Defensive Grades, Stats & Breakdown 12/09/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Indiana: Offensive Meltdown Breakdown | Snap Counts, Grades & What Went Wrong 12/08/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: 5 Keys to Beating Indiana | Big Ten Championship Breakdown & How Ohio State Wins 12/05/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Championship Week Best Bets: Ohio State–Indiana, Georgia–Alabama, BYU–Texas Tech 12/04/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: BIG TEN TITLE GAME PREVIEW: Ohio State vs Indiana | CFP No. 1 Seed on the Line 12/04/2025

TBC Weekly LIVE: Ohio State Dominates Michigan in The Game + Big Ten Championship Preview 12/02/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State’s Defense DESTROYS Michigan: Historic Second-Half Shutout 12/02/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offense DOMINATES Michigan: Full Grades, Stats & Snap Counts 12/01/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Michigan: 5 Keys to Victory | The Game 2025 Breakdown 11/28/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Rivalry Week Best Bets 🔥 Oregon–Washington, Texas–A&M, Iron Bowl & More 11/27/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Michigan 2025 Matchup Preview | Keys, Injuries, and How the Buckeyes Win The Game 11/26/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Michigan 2025 Matchup Preview | Keys, Injuries, and How the Buckeyes Win The Game ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Get locked in — it’s Michigan Week. No. 1 Ohio State (11–0) travels to Ann Arbor to face No. 18 Michigan in a rivalry showdown with massive stakes: the Big Ten Championship, a College Football Playoff berth, and Ryan Day’s legacy. In today’s episode, we break down every key angle of The Game: 🔴 Full Matchup Breakdown • Ohio State’s No. 1 defense vs Michigan’s elite rushing attack • Julian Sayin’s biggest test yet • Bo Jackson’s first edition of The Game • Michigan’s explosive WR threats • Why the red zone mismatch favors OSU • Turnovers, penalties, special teams — all the hidden edges ⚠️ Injury Updates • Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate trending toward playing • Lorenzo Styles Jr. shoulder update • Michigan’s banged-up RB room & depth chart issues 📊 Key Stats • OSU allowing just 206.6 YPG and 7.6 PPG • Michigan rushing for 223.5 YPG • OSU No. 1 red zone defense vs Michigan’s No. 109 red zone offense 🔥 Intangibles • OSU hasn’t won in Ann Arbor since 2019 • Ryan Day is 1–4 in The Game — pressure at an all-time high • Legacy-defining stakes for both programs This is the most complete preview you’ll find for the 2025 edition of The Game. Let’s dive in and break down how the Buckeyes finally flip this rivalry back. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39181125

TBC Weekly LIVE: Beat Michigan or Bust: The Game 2025 Preview 11/25/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State’s Defense Makes HISTORY | Rutgers Review + Full Defensive Grades 11/25/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offense Grades vs Rutgers: Run Game Dominates, Passing Struggles 11/24/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs Rutgers: 5 Keys to a Blowout | Buckeyes Tune Up Before Michigan 11/21/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: My Week 12 Best Bets: Locks, Upsets & Lines to Hammer | Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan 11/20/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Rutgers Has No Answers for Ohio State | Full Matchup Preview & Position Edges 11/19/2025

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Rutgers Has No Answers for Ohio State | Full Matchup Preview & Position Edges ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Ohio State returns to the Horseshoe for the home finale against Rutgers — and on paper, this matchup is a blowout waiting to happen. In today’s episode, we break down every angle: statistical mismatches, position-by-position edges, key players, injury updates, and how the Buckeyes should attack the Scarlet Knights on both sides of the ball. Topics in this episode: Why Ohio State’s defense has a historic advantage (No. 1 total + scoring defense) How Rutgers’ offense actually creates a small challenge — and where OSU shuts it down Bo Jackson’s continued rise heading into Michigan week What Julian Sayin can do against the No. 122 defense in America Position-by-position: who has the edge across QB, RB, WR, OL, DL, LB, secondary Red zone & 3rd down metrics that make this matchup nearly unwinnable for Rutgers What OSU needs to clean up before The Game next week Ohio State is 10–0 and rolling. Rutgers is fighting for bowl eligibility. The numbers tilt heavily toward the Buckeyes — but here’s the full breakdown of exactly why. 📺 Watch on YouTube @TheBuckeyeCast 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your Buckeye fix. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 📺 LIKE 👍 and to the YouTube channel ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at ⭐️ #ohiostatefootball #gobucks #ohiostate #ohiostatebuckeyes #buckeyes #buckeyenation #buckeyesfootball #collegefootball #ryanday #ohiostatefootballrecruiting #ohiostatefootballrecruitingnews #ohiostatenews #recruitingnews #collegefootballrecruiting #signingdayfootball #buckeyefootball #ncaafootball #ohiostatebuckeyesfootball #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #CarnellTate #CFB #CollegeFootball #Heisman #TheShoe #SilverBullets #MattPatricia #ArvellReese #CalebDowns #KenyattaJackson /episode/index/show/thebuckeyecast/id/39103220

TBC Weekly LIVE: Buckeyes Crush UCLA, Rutgers Preview, & National Contender Chaos 11/18/2025

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