Dennis covers college football for CBS Sports and joined the show on Wednesday to discuss OSU's chances to make the CFB playoffs. Dennis thinks if OSU crushes Northwestern like they did Wisconsin in 2014, the Buckeyes are in. Also, what are Dwayne Haskins' chances against Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray in the Heisman race?

Dennis Dodd: Precedent Exists For OSU To Make Playoffs With Big Win In Conference Title Game.

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Chris and Bruce discuss the Buckeyes' 74-70 win over Penn State in Men's hoops, Chris tells Bruce that, despite their 12-1 start, expectations for Chris Holtmann's team should be "tempered". Also, with the Arena League returning to Columbus is 2019, would Chris consider returning to the AFL sidelines to coach? Could Urban Meyer be coaxed out of retirement to coach in the offense-happy Arena League?

Chris Spielman: If Urban Is Able To Coach Again, Then "God Bless Him, Go Coach."

Gary covers College Hoops for CBS Sports and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Buckeyes NCAA Tournament chances after only 1 win in the month of January. Can the Buckeyes make a late-season run off the Bubble? Is there anyone more NBA-ready right now than Zion Williamson? Gary also talks about Chris Holtmann's involvement in "Coaching For Literacy" and the green he'll be wearing tonight versus Penn State.

Gary Parrish: Despite January Slump, OSU Is Still An NCAA Tournament Team.

Tom covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche, what snapping the 5-game skid means to the team and what will happen with Artemi Panarin at the trade deadline.

Tom Reed: Don't Be Surprised If The Blue Jackets Are Buyers At The Deadline.

Lance talks all things sports in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Wednesday to give his thoughts on the Bengals hiring of Zac Taylor and his introductory press-conference. Did Taylor "win" the presser and what else, aside from NOT being Marvin Lewis, does Lance like about the team's new Head Coach?

Lance McAlister: Zac Taylor Gives Fans Everything Marvin Lewis Did Not.

Dave is a former NFL Offensive Lineman and current Bengals Radio color analyst. He joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to discuss the Bengals state-of-limbo in their hiring of Zach Taylor, what they're missing by not having a staff in-place and what Dave thinks about the Super Bowl 53 match-up.

Dennis Dodd: Precedent Exists For OSU To Make Playoffs With Big Win In Conference Title Game.

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