BuckeyeXtra Football Podcast

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BuckeyeXtra Football Podcast episodes

October 01 Can Ohio State get it right on the road at Iowa?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. In this edition, we preview Ohio State’s upcoming road game against Iowa and much more.
42 min
September 23 Where Ohio State needs improvement as it turns to Big Ten play
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. In this edition, we look back on the Kent State victory and preview the upcoming matchup against Illinois.
44 min
September 17 What we learned about Ohio State following stunning loss at Texas
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss what we learned from the 24-23 loss to Texas and look ahead to Saturday’s game against Kent State.
53 min
September 09 Is Ohio State ready for first test at Texas?
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. In this edition, we preview Saturday’s upcoming matchup against the Texas Longhorns and much more.
45 min
September 03 Season preview and predictions: Can Ohio State win a national title in 2026?
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. In this edition, we preview Ohio State’s home opener against Ball State and provide 2026 season predictions.
1 hr 3 min
August 28 OL configuration, backup QB competition and other developments from Ohio State preseason practices
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss the offensive line configuration and talk about the backup quarterback competition. Finally, we chat about other developments from Ohio State’s preseason.
48 min
August 11 Early observations from opening of Ohio State training camp
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Brianna Mac Kay speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. In this edition, we provide our observations from Ohio State’s opening training camp and much more.
45 min
May 28 How would another round of playoff expansion impact Ohio State?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about everything happening with Ohio State football this offseason.
33 min
May 22 The story behind the Columbus Dispatch Brutus story
Columbus Dispatch reporter Sheridan Hendrix, photographer Adam Cairns answer reader questions about their extensive coverage of Brutus, the popular Ohio State Mascot. Vodcast moderated by digital editor Eleanor Kennedy.

Full project: Being Brutus: A year behind the scenes with Ohio State's iconic mascot
23 min
April 21 Who stood out in Ohio State spring game?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about who stood out in the spring game and provide our takeaways from this.
35 min