Thank You!

Dunno about all the above stuff (actually, I do), but can guarantee there will be more than the average share of big hitting in this game. If the talking heads can give us a dead mic, then one can hear the banging of shoulder pads on each and every snap. Always thought (been told), that the mutual respect made it one of the cleanest games of the year, but when saw two X guys untying a Buckeye RB's shoe laces, that went out the window. Am also certain that tOSU coaches will spend time pouring over the USC game tapes, but can throw them out of the window for this one. Woody always made it clear that tOSU did 15 minutes a practice allocated to Xichigan game, but haven't seen/heard (?) about Day doing the same. PS, hopefully someone can refute me, but Xichigan has risen up to smite the mighty Buckeyes when they were the underdog more often than tOSU has returned the favor. Anyway, we all live and die - and I've taken too much grief from guys at golf club, even when I point out that TTUN is 6-18 for the 20th century. Go Bucks!

1926Buckeyes said:

Through 1 half against Washington: 7 catches for 119.

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He only got 3 targets after halftime. One was a fade on 3rd that wouldve been a nice gain but Darnold threw it way short. 2nd drew a big PI, 3rd was for 10 yds.

Collinsworth mentioned Kupp was a big reason JSN ‘improved’ but he looks the same as always to me. I’m sure he’s gotten better but his unique ability to run routes, adjust, and get open had always been fantastic. Most importantly he seems to mind-meld with his QBs.

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Am confused. Quinn Ewers fled Texas (No NIL to HSers), and signed with tOSU. It was noted that he still received his NIL bucks from the Texas (?) energy drink company. OK, how could he receive NIL in Ohio, while an Ohio bred kid could not? Can someone help clear the fog away?

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Quinn Ewers was never a high school athlete in Ohio. He was at Ohio State when he was getting his NIL deal.

Heard that, (1st PI call for the Buckeyes), and was flummoxed. Couldn't believe, then watched the one hour B10 review of several games, and didn't see any. Wife said it's because tOSU receivers are too well open. OK, some truth, but ? Anyway, certainly was an eye-opener.

Was in grad school, and in fact was in the stands for the home UCLA game. Watched Kenny Easley play a great game, but UCLA was handled easily by the Buckeyes. Come the Rose Bowl, would estimate that 99+% of fans believed it would be a cake walk. Not so, and yeah, was Archie's last hurrah. and fourth time in the Rose. Anyway, tOSU is everyone's Super Bowl, and hopefully the Buckeyes take them seriously, just like Purdue this week. (remember when Illinois, and Purdue were tOSU's kryptonite back in the day). Go Bucks!

BB73 said:

Didn’t play Purdue in 2006.

Buckeyes were favored by 6 in 2007, beat a #20 Purdue team 23-7.

In 2013 we went into Ross-Ade and won 56-0, after being favored by 32.

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I'm thinking of Iowa I guess. I remember a black and gold night game.

Getting old.

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I just had a convo with my boss who's also an OSU fan. But he's one of the doom and gloom types who barely pays attention to the whole game other than the box score, and every negative play. He thought that the 1st half was too close(the score, yes, but OSU was never in real danger), the run game needs to get better(Jackson still had over 100yds, and this offense is a pass first team) and that OSU run defense was bad . I had to remind him that Ped St had 55yds rushing in the entire game. And the passing game is what will set up the run. This isn't a Tressel or Woody 3yds and a cloud of dust team. And there isn't a team in CFB with 3+ CBs that can shut down OSU's WRs.

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25 on the first play of the game i do believe

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KYBuck4858 12 minutes ago
One thing to note on our pursuit of Dre Quinn. TX has the current RPMs for him, but they are pushing very hard to flip Jamarion Carlton from Baylor and just had him on campus for a visit. Doesn’t hurt our chances.

Jamesgandle 9 minutes ago
When is Dre Quinn taking his OV?

BaltimoreBuck 8 minutes ago
UCLA game.

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KYBuck4858 2 hours ago
Wiltfong with a few nuggets this morning on various guys across the country. He usually chooses his wording carefully, so I took note of them:

Amari Latimer: “I have my prediction on the Buckeyes but the Hurricanes and Vols wouldn’t surprise.”

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KYBuck4858 2 hours ago
Wiltfong with a few nuggets this morning on various guys across the country. He usually chooses his wording carefully, so I took note of them:

Micah Smith: Noted the schools he’s visited this fall, but then ended with how many times he’s visited OSU in his recruitment.

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KYBuck4858 2 hours ago
Wiltfong with a few nuggets this morning on various guys across the country. He usually chooses his wording carefully, so I took note of them:

CJ Bronaugh: Took note of how quickly he set an OV right after being offered.

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KYBuck4858 2 hours ago
Wiltfong with a few nuggets this morning on various guys across the country. He usually chooses his wording carefully, so I took note of them:
Kevin Brown: “Brown gushed about Ohio State on Sunday night and i like the way that’s trending.”

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305Buck 1 Nov 2025, 4:24 pm
Ohio State in a great position to flip Jay Timmons and Legend Bey…
Timmons:

Bey:

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AlltimeTE 13 hours ago
Interesting comment from Legend Bey to Spiegelman:
“They have an amazing plan for me and wants me to play as a freshman! Coach Day is so amazing and he said I can play with them in playoffs, if I do end up committing to their program since I’m a early graduate!”

SoulPancake13 13 hours ago
Maybe as a KR/PR? He is an electric playmaker.

305Buck 13 hours ago
One benefit of the playoffs and playing longer into the playoffs, is the extra practice your current players and incoming recruits get. I mentioned this last year and it’ll be another big benefit this year as well.
That must be what he’s talking about because incoming class can’t participate in bowl games that season.

Am confused. Quinn Ewers fled Texas (No NIL to HSers), and signed with tOSU. It was noted that he still received his NIL bucks from the Texas (?) energy drink company. OK, how could he receive NIL in Ohio, while an Ohio bred kid could not? Can someone help clear the fog away?

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305Buck 2 Nov 2025, 9:56 am
Per Birm, Emanuel Ruffin had a legit cancellation. Uncle that was bringing him to the game got called into work at the fire station last minute. Trip will likely be rescheduled for UCLA or Rutgers.

I'd be surprised if we landed him. We haven't had much luck lately landing these 5 star top 10 type Olineman.

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305Buck 1 Nov 2025, 4:24 pm
Ohio State in a great position to flip Jay Timmons and Legend Bey…
Timmons:
Bey:

I love Ohio State,” Bey stated. “This place is a winning culture and you feel it in this environment! The fans are amazing, the coaches are second to none! They are showing me a lot of love here.
“I am excited to be here!”
The Buckeyes will definitely be one to watch with the four-star Bey moving forward.
“I actually have been establishing relationships longer with Ohio State coaches,” Bey said comparing them to Tennessee. “They have been communicating with me, keeping in touch with me for three-plus years.”

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305Buck 1 Nov 2025, 4:24 pm
Ohio State in a great position to flip Jay Timmons and Legend Bey…
Timmons:

“The environment is fire,” Rivals No. 2 cornerback and Florida State commit Jay Timmons said. The Buckeyes are giving the Seminoles legacy recruit a lot to think about and this environment is one he can see himself in. “People don’t stop saying O-H-I-O. The people here are super loyal.”
Their defense is what excites me and the energy they bring it’s something different

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KYBuck4858 2 hours ago
Wiltfong with a few nuggets this morning on various guys across the country. He usually chooses his wording carefully, so I took note of them:

Jay Timmons: “A source on Sunday thought OSU grabbed the momentum.”

I've got two million, going once, going twice.....

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KYBuck4858 1 Nov 2025, 6:36 pm
5* CB A’Mir Sears. “The environment is unbelievable,” Rivals No. 1 cornerback A’Mir Sears said. “This is really a football school and you can tell it the minute you get off the plane. I think the fact that players from South Florida have come here and had success in college and the NFL is big. I’m looking forward to growing this relationship with the Buckeyes.”