Ari and Bill pick out positives to consider during Ohio State's preparation for the Rose Bowl. Are the Buckeyes on upset alert? Mailbag questions on football and food!

Ari & Bill recap Ohio State's signing day and discuss where the Buckeyes stand at filling some key positional needs. NIL's impact on recruiting is impossible to ignore. Plus, Ari has a message for Ohio State beat writers and fans. 

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's transfer philosophy and update where things stand with the 2022 recruiting class. The guys give their take on the best way to build the 2022 version of Ohio State's roster. Plus, are fans even excited about a trip to the Rose Bowl? Ryan Day will have to motivate his team. 

Ari and Bill discuss Ryan Day's decision to bring on Oklahoma State DC Jim Knowles as the new Buckeyes defensive signal caller. Knowles is a vegan from Philly who is tasked with revamping Ohio State's defense. The guys grade the hire and discuss what type of scheme you can expect to see from a Knowles coached team.

Ari and Bill discuss the breaking news that former 5 star QB Quinn Ewers has entered the transfer portal after skipping his high school senior season to join the Buckeyes early. 

Ohio State is trying to close its recruiting class. How do the coaching changes across the country impact that and what changes should Ryan Day make on his staff this offseason? Ari and Bill debate and discuss.

Ari and Bill ask the tough questions after Ohio State's loss to Michigan in Ann Arbor. The guys take a micro and macro view of the program as it prepares for a Rowl Bose appearance that falls short of the season's ultimate goal.

Ari & Bill welcome The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner to the show for a no holds barred discussion about one of the biggest rivalries in college football.

Ari and Bill discuss Ohio State's offensive perfection vs. Michigan State and debate whether C.J. Stroud’s can and/or should win the Heisman trophy. Plus, the guys kick off Michigan week with a conversation about how close this game could realistically be.

The Athletic's Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis are joined by Michigan State beat writer Colton Pouncy to preview Saturday's top 10 matchup.