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Ohio State collapsed against Texas in Austin, blowing a 20-point lead and falling 24-23 to the Longhorns in one of the most stunning fourth-quarter collapses in recent Buckeye history.

In this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, and Conner Smith break down what went wrong for Ohio State against Texas, from the offense stalling in the second half to the defense struggling to get off the field when it mattered most. The Buckeyes led 23-3 in the third quarter before Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.

We also examine Ryan Day’s decision-making late in the game and ask the biggest question coming out of Austin: Did Ohio State start playing not to lose instead of continuing to play to win?

Julian Sayin played an excellent first half before the offense stalled, while Jeremiah Smith finished with eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown but was held without a catch for the final 23:20. Meanwhile, Arch Manning and Texas found answers in the fourth quarter, converting critical third downs and putting together three consecutive scoring drives.

We discuss:

• Why Ohio State lost a game it controlled for three quarters

• Ryan Day’s late-game play calling and decision-making

• What happened to the Ohio State offense in the second half

• Why Jeremiah Smith disappeared late

• Arch Manning and Texas’ fourth-quarter comeback

• Ohio State’s defensive collapse

• The missed 45-yard field goal that changed the game

• What this loss means for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes moving forward

• How Ohio State responds after falling to 1-1

Ohio State vs. Texas was supposed to be a statement game. Instead, it left the Buckeyes with major questions to answer.

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Ohio State vs. Texas is one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, and the matchup may come down to one question: How do the Buckeyes make Texas pay for trying to stop Jeremiah Smith?

In this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the chess match between Ryan Day and Steve Sarkisian ahead of Ohio State’s showdown with Texas in Austin.

Jeremiah Smith enters the matchup after an explosive Week 1 performance with 8 catches, 151 yards and 2 touchdowns. Texas knows it cannot simply let Ohio State’s superstar receiver take over, but Ohio State has other answers, including Devin McCuin, who made an immediate impact in his Buckeye debut and now returns to his home state.

Blake and Grant also break down the biggest factors that could decide Ohio State vs. Texas:

• The Jeremiah Smith equation and Texas’ coverage strategy

• Devin McCuin’s homecoming against the Longhorns

• Phillip Daniels and the Ohio State offensive line

• Khary Wilder and Ohio State’s next wave of defensive talent

• Special teams and the kickoff return concerns

• Ohio State’s ability to run the football and stop the run

• Arthur Smith vs. Will Muschamp and the coaching chess match

• Julian Sayin’s development heading into Year Two

• Situational football and the importance of winning 1-on-1 battles

Ohio State has the talent but Texas has the home-field advantage. But as Ryan Day and Steve Sarkisian emphasized this week, execution will decide this game.

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On this episode of TSB LIVE, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger and Dan Smyth break down everything we learned from Week 1 and look ahead to the biggest game of the early college football season.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Ball State 56-3 behind a terrific performance from Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and an explosive Buckeye offense. Meanwhile, No. 5 Texas opened the season with a 59-7 win over Texas State as Arch Manning threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns.

Now, Ohio State travels to Austin for a massive showdown with the Longhorns on Sept. 12.

On this episode:

🏈 What Ohio State learned from the Ball State win

🏈 The biggest concerns surrounding the Buckeyes’ run game

🏈 Why Ohio State’s passing game could be a major problem for Texas

🏈 Can Ohio State’s defense find its game-wreckers?

🏈 Arch Manning’s statement performance

🏈 How Texas’ new offensive weapons change this matchup

🏈 Ohio State’s weapons vs. the Texas defense

🏈 Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeye passing attack

🏈 Battle in the trenches

🏈 Texas’ wide receivers vs. Ohio State’s secondary

🏈 The biggest question facing Arch Manning

🏈 Situational play-calling and Steve Sarkisian’s decision-making

🏈 Three players to watch

🏈 Score predictions and who wins Ohio State vs. Texas

The last time these teams met, Ohio State won 14-7 in the 2025 season opener.

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Ryan Day says his offensive line trio is “walking on water” right now — and Carson Hinzman thinks that might be underselling it.

In this episode, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the culture, chemistry, and identity fueling Ohio State’s front five ahead of Ball State, dig into the growing bond between Hinzman and QB Julian Sayin, and pull in Earl Little Jr.’s take on what separates a truly connected locker room from the rest of college football.

Plus: a look at what a “clean” Week 1 performance should look like against a well-coached Ball State squad.

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TSB LIVE: DICK's House of Sport — Buckeyes Season Preview with Branden Bowen & Coach Jack Johnson

Ohio State's 2026 season is on the doorstep, and TSB LIVE is bringing the full breakdown straight from DICK's House of Sport. Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger, and Dan Smyth sit down with Branden Bowen and Coach Jack Johnson for a deep dive into everything Buckeyes as fall camp gives way to kickoff.

Branden Bowen joins to unpack a roster overhaul unlike any in program history — 51 new players, a revamped coaching staff, and the storylines shaping Ohio State's identity heading into the season. From position groups to watch, to what Arthur Smith's offense could look like, to true freshmen already forcing their way into the conversation — Legend Bey, Jay Timmons, CHJ, and Brock Boyd all get the spotlight.

Coach Jack Johnson brings a staff-room perspective on Ryan Day's addition of Arthur Smith, what it takes to adapt as a coach year to year, and what Jim Tressel's induction into the Ring of Honor means for the program's soul.

Plus: a full slate of 2026 predictions — Big Ten Championship, Heisman Trophy, College Football Playoff, and a National Championship call — as the Buckeyes navigate a brutal "monster schedule" featuring road trips to Texas, Iowa, Indiana, and USC.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following practice to break down the final week of preparation ahead of the 2026 season.

Who’s going to start on the offensive line for the Buckeyes? Will it be Austin Siereveld moving inside to right guard and Ian Moore at left tackle, or will Josh Padilla take the spot?

Plus, Ryan Day named six wide receivers who will definitely play in rotation this year.

From the shocking reality of modern college football roster rules, including players transitioning straight from NFL training camps, to naming seven team captains and evaluating a veteran-led squad, Day covers it all.

In this recap, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid dive into the biggest storylines from the podium, why leadership is Ohio State's ultimate separator against a brutal schedule, and how the Buckeyes are handling unprecedented landscape changes.

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Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes.

The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall.

A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall surrounded having 51 new faces on the roster and the 11 NFL departures. To many, it may seem like Ohio State would trot out a young squad in a couple of weeks. However, the inexperience applies only to freshmen and transfers in the Scarlet and Gray.

Ryan Day and Ohio State Football announced seven team captains on Saturday, signifying the veteran leadership in Columbus. All seven players represent what it means to be a Buckeye and represent six of nine position groups, special teams notwithstanding.

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid breakdown what this means for the Buckeyes and predict the starting offensive line for the 2026 season.

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In this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the major headlines from the latest AP Poll, starting with Ohio State claiming the Preseason No. 1 spot for the first time since 2015.

Despite losing 25 draft picks over the last two seasons, the Buckeyes sit atop the country. Biscardi and Kincaid analyze why the polls still firmly believe in Ohio State, looking at key personnel returning, including elite talent on both sides of the ball, coordinator changes, and a loaded backfield featuring Bo Jackson and Isaiah West.

Plus, Blake and Grant dive into the broader landscape of college football as the Big Ten and SEC continue to dominate the top 25, boasting 8 and 9 teams respectively.

🏈 AP Top 10 Preseason Glance

1. Ohio State

2. Oregon

3. Georgia

4. Notre Dame

5. Texas

6. Indiana (Defending National Champions)

7. Miami

8. Texas A&M

9. Ole Miss

10. Oklahoma

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Bo Jackson is standing out. The offensive line still has questions. And Ryan Day says Ohio State is “in a race against time to get better.”

Ryan Day met with the media following Ohio State’s latest scrimmage, and there were some significant takeaways for the Buckeyes as fall camp continues.

Bo Jackson is emerging as one of the biggest standouts of camp. Day specifically highlighted Bo Jackson’s vision, his ability to read blocks, hit the holes and get to the second level. While Day said Isaiah West and Ja’kobi Jackson are right there in the mix, Jackson has clearly separated himself with his early-camp performance.

We also break down the latest on Ohio State’s offensive line, where Day indicated the Buckeyes still aren’t where they want to be. Austin was out for a few days but is expected back this week, and Day said there would be no OL announcement yet.

Plus, we discuss:

• ​What is making Bo Jackson stand out
• ​Whether Bo Jackson is making a legitimate push to be RB1
• ​Ja’kobi Jackson and Isaiah West remaining firmly in the conversation
• ​The current state of Ohio State’s offensive line
• ​ Arthur Smith’s impact on Julian Sayin
• ​ Luke Fahey shedding his black stripe and pushing Tavien St. Clair
• ​Jay Timmons continuing to make his presence felt
• ​Ohio State’s approach to replacing production on defense
• ​Ryan Day’s message: “We are in a race against time to get better.”

The Buckeyes are getting closer to the season, but Day made it clear there is still plenty of work to do.

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The Silver Bulletin presents a comprehensive breakdown of Ohio State’s revamped 2026 squad as fall camp continues.

In this episode, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid analyze the latest press availabilities from offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia: Arthur Smith’s Impact + Versatile Depth for Matt Patricia.

Biscardi and Kincaid dive into how Smith is utilizing elite playmakers like Jeremiah Smith, developing quarterback Julian Sayin's advanced operational pace, and building a versatile offensive line.

On the other side of the ball, we break down Matt Patricia's "strength in numbers" defensive philosophy, the ongoing linebacker battles featuring players like Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro, and how iron is sharpening iron in daily practices against the Buckeye offense. Plus updates on the talented secondary, centering on Jay Timmons.

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