CMic said:

They have a projected top 10 draft pick and a projected second rounder on their DL. I don’t see us with a clear advantage there.

I don’t see us with an advantage at either line, although it’s close.

We absolutely have a large advantage at most other positions.

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Our DL isn’t facing their DL.

Our OL has given up less sacks than Miami. But the Miami defense has more sacks than ours. Overall it’s a good matchup but to say we don’t have an advantage at either LOS isn’t really accurate.

Luckily I don’t see Miami with an advantage in any of the other matchups but they certainly size up with us at the LOS.

Are they so good at the LOS that it’ll change the game? absolutely not.

Boils down to two things.

1. No turnovers and play a clean game (always #1).
2. Protect Julian.

If we keep Julian relatively protected and don’t turn the ball over I don’t see how this game is closer than 14 points.

BB73 said:

Worth highlighting.

McDonald is just the second Ohio State defensive tackle to be a unanimous All-American, joining Jim Stillwagon.

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My dude. Saw so much potential in his recruitment but damn has he exceeded it all. Love this guy!

CMic said:

They have a projected top 10 draft pick and a projected second rounder on their DL. I don’t see us with a clear advantage there.

I don’t see us with an advantage at either line, although it’s close.

We absolutely have a large advantage at most other positions.

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Mel Kiper thought Shadeur was a top 10 guy too. Again, the bias.

CMic said:

Which line do you think OSU clearly has an advantage?

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Defensive for certain against their offensive line.

Ohio State's offensive line against scUM south's line will be a wash.

But it's not about that. ESPN is a biased source. They have a financial incentive to pimp the SEC and the ACC against everyone. Using them is akin to using Barstool as an authoritative source. Everything they say should be taken with the understanding that they are absolutely going to look after their investments first and foremost.

This had me crying laughing.. wait for the Sherrone Moore reference

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I can root for him with the Giants but to hell with ND

DubCoffman62 said:

Ducle de leche/tres leches cake made from scratch. The markings on top are very crude due to me using a knife instead of a tooth pick or pointed skewer

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So cuatro leches? That'll help clean the system out, nice :)

Should be a pro bowler. Considering how much time he missed he's had a great season

Tanner said:

David Pollack saying Miami is better on both lines is interesting

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He also said Texas defence is far better than the buckeyes.

Sam Merrill back in the lineup is a huge thing for this team. He's so underrated is not funny. The Craig Ehlo of this team and he's starting to do it in all areas as he gets more confident. Still waiting on Mobley to return and we still haven't seen Surya yet so the losses, though frustrating, aren't as devastating a they seem.

Some new faces starting to play great to like Tyson and Thomas Bryant. Holy cow

muffler dragon said:

Couple things that come to my mind about this game:

1) I hope that BP posters recognize that this is the thread to literally Bitch, Moan, and Whine within. I've noticed that there is more than a fair amount of BMW'ing going on in the regular game thread. Typically, it's the less frequent posters and such. But that's precisely why I created this type of thread for each game.

2) Depending upon the amount of times I see heavy formations in the red zone, I'll either be living in this thread or I won't be posting at all.

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Hey I'm not moderating them whiny bitches. There's enough work in here to fill my time sir.

As you were.

Jaxbuck said:

Hatred aside, just problem solving-they'd have to clean house up to the President/BOT level and do it very publicly.

You do that and bring in a guy like Wittingham then you are on the road to "redemption" and respectability. We, as OSU fans, will never buy any of it of course but to the rest of the world, it would seem that way.

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This has been my thinking. Say what you will about the shit storm under Manuel, but the BOT has been there the entire time. Would say the same about their president… but we know how that ended. Either way, the BOT is equally culpable in this for AS MANY TIMES THEY TURNED THEIR HEAD THE OTHER WAY, they are fucking culpable here too.

If they aren’t cleaning house at that level, they are just dusting. They need a deep cleaning.

Frankly, I’m content to see them continue in their ways.

They have turned on the Poggi alert they have turned on the Poggi

Ohio State football standout unsure if he'll be back next season or chase NFL dreams​

He's ready to help Ohio State repeat before making a decision.



It's almost go time for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. Come next week, the Buckeyes are set to take on Miami in the CFP quarterfinals, and both sides are starting to chirp a little bit. While the focus is on repeating as the national champs, some tough calls are on the way for players.

The list includes tight end Max Klare, who has been a consistent stud for Ryan Day and Brian Hartline. While speaking to the media this week, Klare revealed that he's a bit torn on what to do for next season. He's yet to make a decision on whether or not to enter the NFL Draft, or come back for one final fall in Columbus. What will he end up deciding?

Max Klare says he hasn’t decided yet whether he will stay at Ohio State for his final year of eligibility or enter the 2026 NFL draft.

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While Klare knows he's going to have to figure things out soon, his full focus is on taking care of business in the CFP. Ohio State has a tough matchup against Mario Cristobal and the Canes coming up. Everyone will need to be at their best to post a win, including the veteran tight end.