Telekinesis said:

Jesus. Alright. Enough already.

Why not just tell us to go home and get our fuckin’ pill box.

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Jaxbuck said:

Ignore them. It's just someone who can't count.

I mean, if J Smith was a baby during that game it would mean I was in my mid fifties.

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I’m 40 if that helps lol

OregonBuckeye said:

Can't say that fills me with optimism given the 2023 offense. I'd rather he be heavily involved in the gameplay and let Hartline call the plays

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Here is the thing, Day has been calling the majority of the plays all year.

Hartline is distracted with USF.

Day probably realizes this is due or die and has to treat every game like it is the seasons last, because that is the truth.

I don't see a reason for him holding back, getting weird like IU, or seizing up like he tends to do when the season is still in process.

brodybuck21 said:

11%???

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The worst part about it is every single one is wide-open at the top of the key & he's missing all of them. It's hard to fathom how he can keep missing all these easy 3s considering he's been very good at shooting free throws. It makes me wonder how much these guys practice shooting 3s.

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Looks like we’re still playing Ole Miss in the sugar bowl

Feels appropriate

SEREbuckeye said:

Day calling the shots. Sounds like Hartline will be focusing on personnel and the receivers.

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Can't say that fills me with optimism given the 2023 offense. I'd rather he be heavily involved in the gameplay and let Hartline call the plays

My biggest fear is Ruben Bain gets a sack on Sayin, and Day freezes up to protect him. That is the one way that I can see Miami beating us, is if they put pressure early, and Day turtles up, which unfortunately seems to be a tendency.

Yes, he excels at it, but he also sucks at it. It just depends on which Day we get and from much of what I’ve seen this year, I’m not super encouraged. Hartline didn’t call that bullshit Indiana scheme by himself. Let’s hope that we somehow get the CFP 2024 version.

DFBIA has no quit.

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ScriptOhio said:

Just sayin': Watching this play never gets old.....

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As Keels does the play-by-play, Lachey's commentary is priceless. That is, if you consider, "Yeah, yeah, yeah!" as commentary/

Just sayin': This guy reminds me of a small (i.e. undersized) RB named Darren Sproles (who only had a 15 year NFL career).

brodybuck21 said:

still get goosebumps. single most satisfying W ive ever seen or will ever see

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Its my favorite football game of all-time. I watch it at least once a year. Just such a hard hitting, clean, yet brutal game. The talent on the field was just insane on both sides of the ball. Great game. And yes I get goosebumps every fucking time.

Fungo Squiggly said:

He'd be crazy to transfer out of state with that name. He was born to be in Colorado.

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Maybe he'll go full heel and just transfer down the road to play for Deion.

buckeyemania11 said:

Portnoy isn't a guy who pays up on his bets? SHOCKING!

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Probably too busy stealing cotton candy from children ...

We're about to enter "the Hurricane Zone" or so I've heard. We're doomed.

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Why the redshirt could help shape Ohio State’s 2026 defense​

As important as Hicks’ potential playoff contribution is, the long-term implications may be even bigger. By preserving his redshirt, Hicks remains eligible to return next season at a time when Ohio State’s edge room is likely to undergo significant turnover. Caden Curry is expected to graduate and move on, and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. could be headed to the NFL, leaving meaningful snaps available in the rotation.
That opportunity aligns perfectly with Hicks’ developmental timeline. If he uses the playoff experience as a foundation and follows it with a full offseason focused on edge-specific refinement, he could enter next season ready to compete for a major role. The defensive line appears to be his most natural home, and Ohio State has consistently shown that patience with high-upside defenders pays off once the technique matches the talent.
For now, Hicks’ story is about timing. He arrives in the playoffs with eligibility intact, physical tools sharpened by a year of practice, and a chance to help in small but important ways. Beyond that, the redshirt season positions him as a potential centerpiece of Ohio State’s edge rotation in 2026, a reminder that sometimes the most impactful seasons begin before the stat sheet ever even shows it.

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Portal interest signals a clear plan
Early reporting suggests Ohio State is already doing its homework. According to Gators Online reporter Zach Abolverdi, the Buckeyes have expressed interest in Florida running back Jadan Baugh, who rushed for 1,170 yards and eight touchdowns during his true sophomore season.
Baugh fits the profile Ohio State typically targets in the portal. Productive at the Power Five level, physically ready for Big Ten play, and capable of contributing immediately without stunting the development of younger players.

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Ohio State hoping major transfer portal target returns home, top 2027 RB sets commitment date​

The Buckeyes hoping to right some previous recruiting wrongs as an Ohio native enters the transfer portal.

Ohio State facing ‘must-have’ portal target​

Ohio State’s current roster is loaded, and the fortunate part is that the Buckeyes will have a ton coming back in 2026 to make another strong run. Still, the coaching staff is always looking to improve certain areas of the roster, and the transfer portal offers them the best chance at doing so.
Seen the past couple of seasons, Ohio State has been able to land some elite level players to further improve their team, and Thursday’s news of Penn State defensive end Chaz Coleman planning to enter the portal is right on par with the type of player they are looking for.
An Ohio native that simply put the Buckeyes were too late on during his prep recruitment, Coleman chose to stick with his commitment to Penn State even with Ohio State pushing late. After his true freshman season he is looking to head elsewhere, and that of course has the Buckeyes linked all over to this latest update for a multitude of reasons.
One of the premier edge rushers in the country as a freshman, Ohio State knows this is a player they could have done a better job with while he was still in high school, but having a second chance to right their wrongs looks to be in the works. Always a position of need, he would immediately improve the roster and provide depth you cannot have enough of.
The coaching staff knows the abilities Coleman has, and they felt that this year when he made several plays against the Buckeyes in Penn State’s favor. With the amount of smoke and rumors already circling this transfer news, it will be a surprise of Ohio State is not the end destination.
Right now they are very much the clear favorite. It’s time to bring one of Ohio’s best back home and the full court press is about to begin for Coleman.
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Five things Ohio State fans should know about Miami’s win over Texas A&M in the CFP​

Malachi Toney, Mark Fletcher Jr. and the Miami defensive line were some of the keys to the Hurricanes advancing in the CFP.

1) Ground Game​

Neither Texas A&M or Miami had been particularly impressive running the ball so far this season. Miami has the 142nd ranked rushing offense, and Texas A&M has the 63rd ranked rushing offense.
But on Saturday, Miami’s rushing attack, led by former Ohio State commit Mark Fletcher, made the difference in the game. Fletcher had 172 yards on 17 carries, including a clutch 56 yard run late in the game.
If Ohio State can avoid letting Fletcher break off explosive runs, I like Ohio State’s chances at stopping Miami’s ground game.

2) Kicking Woes​

Thank goodness that Ohio State’s matchup against Miami will be indoors. Otherwise, not a single field goal would be made between the two teams...
Miami kicker Carter Davis went 1-for-4 on field goal attempts on the day. Texas A&M’s kicker missed a field goal as well. In all fairness, the wind was clearly a significant factor in the run game.
When Ohio State and Miami do face off, don’t expect any kicks over 45 yards to even be attempted.

3) Pass Rush​

Don’t poke the bear.
A few of Texas A&M’s offensive lineman expressed some extreme confidence about their matchup with Miami’s edge-rushing duo in the week leading up to the game. It’s safe to say that Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor did not appreciate that.
Bain had three sacks against the Aggies, and Mesidor had 1.5 sacks. Miami, as a team, got to A&M quarterback Marcel Reed seven times.
First, I encourage Ohio State’s offensive lineman to choose their words carefully. Second, preventing Bain and Mesidor from wrecking the game will be a crucial part of Ohio State’s game plan against Miami.

4. Malachi Toney​

Beyond Mark Fletcher, Malachi Toney was Miami’s only other threat against Texas A&M.
Toney attempted a pass, took three carries, and had five receptions, which included the game’s only touchdown. Toney also returns punts.
Toney does it all for Miami, and he is only a freshman. The rest of Miami’s receiving core does not strike much fear in me, but Toney is a player you have to account for at all times. Preventing Toney from getting in space and using his speed will be paramount to an Ohio State victory.

5. Brick Wall​

I already highlighted Miami’s pass-rush prowess, but their defensive line also shut down Texas A&M’s run game.
Texas A&M was held to 2.5 yards per carry. Because of this, Marcel Reed was forced to throw 39 times. Reed wound up throwing two costly interceptions.
Texas A&M fell directly into Miami’s trap. Miami had clearly hoped that Texas A&M would give up on the run game and start to throw the ball excessively.
Ohio State has to avoid that trap. While Sayin is a much better passer than Reed, a game that Ohio State throws the ball 40 times and has no run game is not a winning recipe.
The Buckeyes better get creative in these next 10 days.

SEREbuckeye said:

Day calling the shots. Sounds like Hartline will be focusing on personnel and the receivers.

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Ryan Day Taking Over Play Calling As Brian Hartline Balances Upcoming Head Coaching Role With Wide Receiver Coaching Duties​

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When Ohio State plays the Hurricanes in the CFP quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl in nine days, it will be the first time he's called plays since 2023 – at the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes lost that night to Missouri, 14-3, after getting down to then-third-string quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and seeing its offensive line implode play after play. Chip Kelly was hired as offensive coordinator and play-caller in 2024, then Hartline assumed the duties in 2025.

Day's reputation as a play-caller and offensive mind is among the best in the country, that Missouri game aside. He took over as play-caller as Ohio State's offensive coordinator in 2018 and led perhaps the best passing attack in school history. Dwayne Haskins threw for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns, school records that still stand.

When Day took over as head coach in 2019, the output didn't stop in his five years maintaining play-calling responsibilities. Ohio State had a top-three scoring offense in 2019, 2021 and 2022, with the No. 1 scoring offense in the country in 2019.

The main change about calling plays as a head coach, Day said, will be staring into his call sheet during games and not having as much attention to direct toward other areas of the game. Although he was still involved in play-calling conversations after surrendering the lead on the role.
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