Tanner said:

Fair enough. I was too harsh. I'm obviously rooting for him. I think McCuin will have more catches than him this year tho

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I'd be very surprised. I think Innis catches 40 balls this year minimum. Smith with 80 and Henry with 55-60 give or take.

Did you guys see the big trade news??!!!

ND-USC rivalry renewed; IU nixes series vs. Irish

Notre Dame's reunion with USC, however, also will coincide with the departure of defending national champion Indiana from the Fighting Irish's future schedules, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

In 2021, Notre Dame and Indiana announced a home-and-home series with the Hoosiers opening the 2030 season at Notre Dame, the slot USC will now fill. Notre Dame was set to visit Indiana in late September 2031. But both games will not be played, at Indiana's request, a source told Rittenberg. The desire to get USC back on the schedule in early-season slots drove the shuffling, along with Indiana's philosophy toward nonconference scheduling.
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Indiana's scheduling approach has avoided Power 4 opponents, as the school in 2023 withdrew from the final two games of a series against Louisville, and then in 2025 canceled a home-and-home series against Virginia. The Hoosiers' College Football Playoff teams in 2024 and 2025 did not play any Power 4 opponents from outside the Big Ten during the regular season.

Notre Dame had been the only major nonleague opponent on Indiana's schedule, which is filled through 2029. Coach Curt Cignetti has said Indiana is focused on its nine Big Ten games per year, and athletic director Scott Dolson has said the school's approach will remain flexible depending on the size and format of the CFP.

USC, Notre Dame to renew rivalry; Irish-Indiana home-and-home off​

USC and Notre Dame will renew their rivalry matchup starting in 2030 with a four-game series that will feature back-to-back season openers, the schools announced Monday.

Notre Dame's reunion with USC, however, also will coincide with the departure of defending national champion Indiana from the Fighting Irish's future schedules, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

In 2021, Notre Dame and Indiana announced a home-and-home series with the Hoosiers opening the 2030 season at Notre Dame, the slot USC will now fill. Notre Dame was set to visit Indiana in late September 2031. But both games will not be played, at Indiana's request, a source told Rittenberg. The desire to get USC back on the schedule in early-season slots drove the shuffling, along with Indiana's philosophy toward nonconference scheduling.

ORD_Buckeye said:

The only thing elite about that guy is his mouth.

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I wouldn't even call that elite. Sounds like every other cockholster that goes there thinking THAT'S the achievment.

ORD_Buckeye said:

The only thing elite about that guy is his mouth.

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So there’s that, which is nice.

Bratwurst and Cheeseburger open face on croissants w/sauerkraut and yellow mustard.

cincibuck said:

I was assigned to Moeller for 20 years. Non-Catholic public school guy, I would get nauseous every football season when the ND talk would hit its peak. The school was seen as a combination of Harvard, Oxford, and the Holy Ghost. Irish football was the holy grail and the shroud of Turin all rolled into one
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I had Catholic priests trying to convince me that I should focus on Notre Dame. I left for public school and attended Fred Taylor’s summer program when I reached high school.

Better Know a Buckeye: Physicality, IQ and Instincts Can Make Kaden Gebhardt A Difference-Making Safety Near the Line of Scrimmage​

Scouting Report​

With a high football IQ, Gebhardt uses his instincts to take the right angle and beat the ball carrier to his spot more often than not. He shines closer to the line of scrimmage as a safety in the box, as Gebhardt is a hard-nosed player who is more physical than his size might show.

While he's best when he's going downhill, Gebhardt's agility and ability to be quick in small areas allow him to be an effective zone defender.

Although his workout and testing numbers might not blow anyone away, Gebhardt's combination of toughness, IQ and quickness allows him to make plays all over the field.

Depth Chart Outlook​

With a loaded group of safeties in 2026 that includes Jaylen McClain, Earl Little Jr., Terry Moore, Leroy Roker III, redshirt freshman Deshawn Stewart and fellow freshmen Blaine Bradford, Simeon Caldwell and Khmari Bing, among others, Gebhardt will likely have to wait his turn before making a significant impact on defense.

Gebhardt – whose physical development as a freshman has been apparent with his “Dude of the Week” recognition earlier this summer – could be a candidate to make an early impact on special teams, which could help his chances of climbing the depth chart starting next season.

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Little and Moore are both fifth-year seniors while McClain is also a candidate to enter the 2027 NFL draft, so there will be playing time up for grabs at safety as early as next season.

Gebhardt will likely be a safety that plays closer to the line of scrimmage and in the box at Ohio State, a specific skill set that could earn him situational playing time earlier than expected as he attempts to work his way up to a future starting role.

I read the article about this trade in Mel Kiper Jr.’s voice. Old Mel loved himself some Joseph Addai, so it just seemed perfect…maybe I’m crazy though.

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https://www.mlb.com/news/jo-adell-traded-to-guardians-from-angels

As long as he does the opposite of whatever Cleveland's hitting coaches tell him;-)

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Getting Adell for essentially nothing (Cozart really has no path in this organization, and his highest ceiling is a backup catcher in the MLB) is a good move.

As long as he does the opposite of whatever Cleveland's hitting coaches tell him;-)

RB07OSU said:

The dog bowl diet is pretty hilarious, but low key I might need to get on that. Tons of protein and no carbs, I'm all about that. If he leads us to victory against Tejas, I'll jump on the bandwagon.

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Rice has plenty of carbs

The dog bowl diet is pretty hilarious, but low key I might need to get on that. Tons of protein and no carbs, I'm all about that. If he leads us to victory against Tejas, I'll jump on the bandwagon.