Week 3 of college football brought plenty of chaos, upsets, and statement wins! This week on Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest headlines from around the country, including Ole Miss taking down LSU, Kentucky upsetting Texas A&M, and the growing question: Is Georgia secretly the best team in college football?

The Buckeyes rolled past Kent State 59-3, and we've got plenty to unpack. From Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking performance and Jamir Perez's BIG MAN touchdown to Ohio State's red-zone struggles and an increasingly disciplined offense, we break down the good, the bad, and everything in between.

Then, we're looking ahead to Ohio State's matchup with Illinois. Can the Buckeyes protect Julian Sayin against a talented Illinois defensive front? Will Ohio State improve its third-down efficiency? And can the Buckeyes extend their 10-game winning streak against the Fighting Illini?

We wrap things up with our Buckeye Helmet Stickers of the Week and preview a loaded Week 4 slate, featuring Michigan vs. Iowa, Texas vs. Tennessee, Ole Miss vs. Florida, and more!

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On Episode 3 of Inside The Shoe, Granger Long and Nick Finelli break down the biggest headlines from Week 2 of college football before taking a deep dive into Ohio State's 24-23 loss to Texas.

We kick things off around the country with Alabama's dominant win over Kentucky, USF's walk-off victory, the latest AP Poll shakeup, Michigan's win over Oklahoma, Oregon's surprising loss to Oklahoma State, and a rough week for the Big Ten.

Then it's time to break down what went wrong in Austin. We discuss the inexperience across Ohio State's defense, and how Arch Manning came alive in the fourth quarter. We also debate whether Ryan Day became too conservative in the second half and whether the Buckeyes were playing not to lose instead of playing to win.

But there were plenty of positives.

Bo Jackson and the running game showed up. Jeremiah Smith had another monster performance. Connor Hawkins went 3-for-4 on field goals, and Jeremiah Smith left the game as the all-time receiving-yards leader in Ohio State history.

Next, we turn the page to Kent State. After the Golden Flashes were shut out 57-0 by South Carolina, can Ohio State use Week 3 as a reset and fix some of the issues exposed against Texas?

Finally, we look around the country at some of the Week 3 games worth watching, including LSU vs. Ole Miss and SMU vs. Louisville, featuring two high-powered offenses and two quarterbacks putting up huge numbers.

On Episode 2 of Inside The Shoe, we break down everything that stood out from Week 1 of college football before diving headfirst into the biggest game of the early season: Ohio State vs. Texas.

We kick things off with a look around the college football landscape, including Michigan and Bryce Underwood, LSU making a statement, Miami looking legit, the early Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith showdown, and former Buckeye Lincoln Kienholz showing out against Ole Miss.

Then it's time to break down Ohio State's 56-3 domination of Ball State. We talk Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith continuing to look like one of the best players in the country, the Jakobi Jackson/Bo Jackson backfield conversation, Devin McCuin's emergence, Legend Bey's exciting debut, and some of the questions surrounding the offensive line.

On the defensive side, we discuss Kenyatta Jackson's dominant pressure, the speed of the defense, D-line looking strong, and Khary Wilder's potential emergence.

Finally, we look ahead to Ohio State vs. Texas. With Texas currently favored by 1.5, we break down why this game may mean even more to the Longhorns.

Ohio State football is back and so is a new era for the podcast.In this episode, Granger is joined by his new co-host, Nick Finelli, as they officially introduce inside the Shoe, a new show dedicated to breaking down everything surrounding Ohio State football.From the biggest offseason changes to the players and storylines that could define the season, Nick and Granger dive into what Buckeye fans can expect this year. They discuss the continued impact of NIL and the resources coming into the program, coaching staff updates, the influence of NFL experience, and how the transfer portal continues to shape college football.The guys also break down key players to watch, including Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, potential breakout seasons, expectations for the defense, and the development of Ohio State's roster.Plus, they discuss the new uniforms, stadium renovations, changes to Senior Day and game-day traditions, the toughest matchups on the schedule, and their predictions for the season ahead.Inside the Shoe is your place for honest conversations, big predictions, game breakdowns, and everything happening around Ohio State football.