“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 215 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back, and we are joined by the head man himself, Jake Diebler.

Diebler joined the program for the third time, and we talked about a plethora of topics. We discuss the transfer portal with Diebler, life without Bruce Thornton, how the team is adapting with new personnel, and how he walks the scheduling tightrope.

We also talked with Diebler about how he spent his summer, what he has seen from the new transfers, and what he is expecting from John Mobley and Amare Bynum as leaders. Plus, some fun questions to end the interview.

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Ohio State football is finally back. Episode 33 of Off-Script Ohio gets you ready for the Buckeyes’ season opener against Ball State, as Cole breaks down what he wants to see from Ohio State in the first game of the 2026 season.

We start with the big-picture questions surrounding a game Ohio State is heavily favored to win. What will Arthur Smith’s offense actually look like in its first game? How will the running back, wide receiver and tight end rotations shake out? And will the Buckeyes stick with their projected starting offensive line or begin rotating players early?

The defense provides just as many questions. With only three starters returning from last year’s historic unit, who will make the biggest impression up front? Can Kenyatta Jackson Jr. establish himself as Ohio State’s top pass rusher? What will the defensive line rotation look like? And will Matt Patricia show much of the three-linebacker package that has been discussed throughout the offseason?

The secondary is another position to watch, particularly with Jay Timmons potentially seeing his first significant action at nickel. Cole also discusses Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr. and Bo Jackson before wrapping things up his bold prediction for the opener.

After a long offseason, it’s finally time for some football.

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Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from ⁠⁠Ohio State⁠⁠ press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.

On today’s episode of “Land-Grant Uncut,” we are bringing you unedited audio from the Tuesday, Sept. 1 Ball State Week press conference from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day wrapped up loose strings from the past month of preseason camp, while providing some insight into the team as it prepares to open its regular season on Saturday. The coach discussed the progress of Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin as he enters his second season as a starter, as well as how things stand on both the offensive and defensive lines.

Day also revealed a little bit about plans for some of the dynamic true freshmen on offense, including Legend Bey, Chris Henry Jr., and Brock Boyd. The coach also talked about Ohio Stadium's new turf, the impact of Jim Tressel and Maurice Clarett, and much more.

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The college football season is finally here, and with Ohio State’s opener against Ball State just around the corner, it is time to put some names next to the Buckeyes’ positions. Episode 33 of Off-Script Ohio starts with a full Ohio State depth chart discussion, from Julian Sayin and Bo Jackson to Jeremiah Smith, Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld and the new-look defensive line.

The guys break down some of the more obvious starters while also debating some of the more interesting battles and potential surprises. Could Legend Bey carve out a bigger role at running back? How will Ohio State distribute its talented receiver room? And can the Buckeyes’ new defensive line pieces immediately replace some of the production lost from last season?

The offensive line also gets plenty of attention, particularly with Ian Moore now appearing to have taken control of the left tackle job and Siereveld moving back inside to right guard. The projected lineup gives Ohio State five players who have either started or played meaningful snaps in the program, potentially giving the Buckeyes one of the deepest offensive lines in the country.

From there, Cole and Joey turn their attention to Week 0. Bill Belichick and North Carolina opened the season with a 15-10 win over TCU in Dublin, while USC handled San Jose State 42-26 behind a strong performance from quarterback Jayden Maiava. Those games provided the first real glimpse at two teams Ohio State could be keeping an eye on throughout the season, particularly USC with the Buckeyes traveling to Los Angeles later this fall.

Finally, the guys look ahead to the opening weekend slate. Ohio State’s matchup with Ball State should provide the first opportunity to see this year’s team in action, but there are plenty of other games worth watching, including Baylor-Auburn, Boise State-Oregon, Clemson-LSU, Wisconsin-Notre Dame and Ole Miss-Louisville.

After months of predictions and offseason debates, the games are finally here, and Off-Script Ohio is back to get you ready for another Buckeye football season.

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“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 214 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back for a rare, non-guest episode to discuss some Ohio State basketball news.

First up, the non-conference schedule has been officially released. It won’t be easy for the Buckeyes, as BYU, Kansas, UConn, and Vanderbilt are on the schedule. What do we make of the Buckeyes ' early-season games, and what should be the expectation?

After that, we discuss the Buckeyes adding Lee Aaliya to the roster, and even though that is the 15th spot on the team, could the Buckeyes still add Christoph Tilly? And what would that do to their ceiling?

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Ohio State football is finally back, and after months of offseason storylines, roster debates and predictions, it is officially time to talk about the games.

Episode 32 of Off-Script Ohio kicks off the 2026 season by breaking down Ohio State's seven captains. Brandon Inniss, Julian Sayin, Austin Siereveld, Jeremiah Smith, Kenyatta Jackson, Payton Pierce and Jaylen McClain. The guys also discuss Inniss earning the Block O jersey and what the new leadership group says about this year's team. A mix of veteran offensive stars, a defensive anchor replacing three first-round picks, and a receiver who's already the face of the program before he's even entered started his junior season.

From there, Cole and Joey make their official season predictions, with both landing at 11-1. The biggest part of the episode is a game-by-game breakdown of the schedule. Ball State, Kent State, Illinois, Maryland and Northwestern feel like the safest wins, while Iowa and Nebraska present tougher road challenges. Then come the games that could define the season. Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon and Michigan, five matchups the guys treat as legitimate toss-ups or, at best, likely wins that will still require the Buckeyes' best football to come out on top.

Which game is the toughest? Which matchup is the most underrated threat? And which game are the guys most excited to watch? Cole and Joey dig into all three questions to close out the episode, setting the tone for a season that starts in earnest with the Texas trip in Week 2.

After a long offseason, Off-Script Ohio is officially back.

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“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 212 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back with another guest. Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated joins us for the fourth offseason in a row to preview the Ohio State roster.

We talk with Kevin about the 2026-27 roster, Jake Diebler, expectations, and much more. What should we expect from John Mobley Jr? How good is Amare Bynum? And is there a chance Christoph Tilly returns? Kevin had an interesting answer to that question.

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“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 212 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back with another guest. Matt Brown of the Extra Points Newsletter joins us to talk about all things off the field in college sports.

We discussed the NIL aspect of college football and basketball, how the courts get involved, and the specific NIL tightrope that Ohio State tries to walk with football and the rest of the sports.

Before we talked to Matt, Justin goes over some takeaways from the two Puerto Rico games, and a top recruit cuts his college list to eight teams.

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“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 211 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are joined by Will Guillory of The Athletic. Guillory covers the Houston Rockets, which is now the home of two former Buckeyes, Bruce Thornton and Jae’Sean Tate.

Guillory was on site in Las Vegas for all the Summer League action, so we discussed Thornton and his performance. Where does Thornton fall in the rotation? Can he expect minutes early? Was Guillory surprised by the decision to draft Thornton? And what does Guillory like about Thornton’s game?

We also talked about Jae’Sean Tate and his role with the Rockets, Kevin Durant and working with the players, and some of the stories he has written in his career.

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“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops.

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On episode 210 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back to talk about Ohio State’s open practice this week and give some takeaways.

Connor attended the open practice for the Buckeyes on Tuesday and gave us eight moments that stood out. How does John Mobley look? What is the center rotation shaping up to be? Is Anthony Thompson the player we think he is?

After that, we close the episode with some recruiting news and final takeaways from practice.

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