This week, the guys break down Jeremiah Smith’s fiery comments about “the team up north.” Are they legit bulletin board material or just classic rivalry trash talk? Plus, how would legends like Jim Tressel or Urban Meyer handle the situation?

Next, it’s all about breakout Buckeyes. After Smith's monster season, who’s next to explode in 2025? Offense or defense — or both? Beanie and Cardale share who they're watching closely.

In our Buckeyes Basement Solutions segment, we try to solve the biggest question of the offseason: Who is OSU RB1? With two RBs gone to the NFL, will James Peoples take the reins, or will a freshman or transfer step up?

Finally, powered by Prime Sportsbook, we predict win totals for both Ohio NFL squads. Can Joe Burrow and the Bengals bounce back? What about the Browns — will Myles Garrett, Joe Flacco, and … maybe … even … Shedeur Sanders lead them to an over?

All that and more on THE SCRIPT: A Podcast on THE Ohio State University.

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