Byes are going to have to go away. 7 of 8 isn't a statistical aberration.

And oh yeah, SEC is 0-2 against ooc teams while the B1G is 2-1 and went belt-to-ass in the only head to head match up.

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I fully believe he’s the best we got. That just can’t be the case here at OSU.

Look what the kid from Ole Miss does. How elite is that to be automatic from 50 yards or greater? With our defenses we just need points. Sure would’ve been a month ago and couldn’t have hurt 2 days ago.

Could you imagine knowing that if you can just approach midfield you’re getting points? That’s nuts

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There’s “the best you got” in practice, which it sounds like he consistently wins.

And then there’s “the best you got” in clutch moments.

I think we all concede he’s a talented kicker in non-clutch moments. MaCafe, who is big on kickers, had great things to say about him from camps he’d been too (big leg for smaller size kicker)….

All that said, the sample size is large enough to know he’s not it. We brought in a transfer portal kicker from the MAC, and he didn’t get any run in-game presumably bc Fielding “out-kicked” him in practice.

I don’t now, at a certain point, don’t you have to make a change?? You can never truly replicate in-game situations on the practice field.

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Sucks to suck.

BuckBackHome said:

I haven't looked at the roster for Miami, but wonder if they are heavy with seniors and will be in rebuilding mode next year. I guess what I am thinking about is which team is closer to returning to the CFP next year, based on experience levels of each team. Again, I am leaning on my philosophy that the more experienced teams perform better in the CFP.

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Of course they do.

TCUN in 2023, our guys last year.

Extremely veteran teams.

With essentially the entire offense back in 2026 the defense just has to be great (not elite). Someone like Koi would borderline get this team to maintain the elite status provided we add on the DL too.

Seems we are strong candidates to get the #1 LB too. So if we can backfill with 4 kids from the portal on defense we are in business that’s for sure.

Duke's Mayo Bowl
ESPN
8:00 PM
Wake Forest (8-4) vs Mississippi State (5-7)

In the 2025 college football season, several 5-7 teams declined bowl bids, including Florida State, Auburn, UCF, Baylor, Kansas, Rutgers, and Temple, primarily to focus on player development and the transfer portal, disrupting bowl-filling efforts for games like the Birmingham Bowl. These teams often expected their season to be over and had already moved on, making it difficult to field a team, unlike some bowl-eligible teams that also opted out due to coaching changes or playoff snubs.

Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern (now 7-6) 29 defeated Appalachian State (now 5-8) 10.

Just sayin': When 5-7 gets you into a bowl game (needless to say) there are just too many bowl games.

Interesting. Not one of the 27 kickers ranked by 247, but Kicker Training has him as the highest uncommitted kicker. Has a long of 41 yards this season. He does have an unusual name though, which is a bonus for kickers.....

Seemed like he was starting to find his form and then just vanished

I suggest we consider special to be in quotation marks when it comes to this segment of the Buckeyes.
At least, until it's actually invested in.
"Special" Teams

Best of luck, not a surprise

I think this year's recruiting and portal haul/departures on D will be Patricia's chance to make over the defensive roster as he wants it. As someone who loves the roster management aspect of sports this is exciting.

Seems like almost every season the Oline is an issue. Run blocking always seems to be a problem. This year pass protection was an issue against good defensive teams. Is it scheme? Is it the coaching? Is it the Jimmys and Joes? Or just some combination of these?

I find it odd that the Buckeyes can’t field a solid Oline year in and year out. Hopefully, it will move in a positive direction for 26.

My buddy is cousins with Zach, don't get me started.

But how about that new coach?

woofermazing said:

That LDS pipeline tho.

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Might not have enough time for their missions to end before enrolling considering his age. I'd go with the LSD pipeline if I were them.

dragurd said:

only be like 120 lol

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120, 121 whatever it takes.

buckeyemania11 said:

Sayin getting sacked right away on a play where 2 guys just ran past the blockers essentially unimpeded was the worst thing that coulda happened, after seeing that I'm sure that was in his head and significant effected everything.

It's not a Physicality issue with the OL like the DFBIA would be screaming....it's a skill and athleticism issue, they are plenty physical but any kind of athleticism just killed them with stunts and speed rushes.....Cryami and Indiana made it look like our guys were playing in quicksand

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Yep same issue as 2006 florida also this is one of the other plays.

Edit: Still available. $300. I'll let my dog cut it.

brodybuck21 said:

I can vouch for this

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brodybuck21 said:

I can vouch for this too

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I just googled him….he’s a kicker and runs a 10.6 100??? That is crazy

Wtf happened?

Thanks for everything CJ!!