Menace2Sports with Zach Smith

By Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith

Former Ohio State Football Coach Zach Smith keeps it REAL talking all things college football and sports in general! Zach and Akron's Finest Kris Drew tackle all things Ohio State Football, B1G Footb... more

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Number 1: Jon Steinbrecher Is Asking The CFP To Overturn Tony Petitti
The Michigan-Western Michigan "Clockgate" controversy just got a lot more serious. In this episode, we break down MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher's formal appeal to the NCAA and College Football Playoff, asking both bodies to recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner over Michigan in Week 1. We cover why Steinbrecher reversed course after initially accepting the Big Ten's explanation, what the conference's replay protocol dispute actually comes down to, and why there's no real mechanism to overturn a final result — even if the appeal has a case. Topics covered: Jon Steinbrecher, Tony Petitti, Michigan football, Western Michigan, Clockgate, Big Ten football, College Football Playoff, Big Ten officiating. New episodes drop regularly — subscribe so you never miss an update on Ohio State football, recruiting, and Big Ten news.
September 09, 20261h 22min
Number 2: Terry McAulay Doesn't Believe Kyle Whittingham's Extra Second
Kyle Whittingham's first game as Michigan's head coach ended in one of the most controversial finishes of the young 2026 season — and NBC's own rules analyst isn't buying the explanation. Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 on a 47-yard Hail Mary from Bryce Underwood to J.J. Buchanan, but only after officials put one second back on the clock following a review. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay questioned the decision live on air, saying the ball was "not even close to touching a player when it goes to zero" and that he couldn't explain the discrepancy between the broadcast clock and the officials' ruling. The Big Ten later released synced stadium-clock footage defending the call, but the controversy hasn't gone away. In this video, we break down: - Terry McAulay's full comments questioning the officiating decision - What actually happened on the game's final sequence - The Big Ten's explanation and synced clock footage response - Reaction from Western Michigan's coaching staff and players - What this means for Kyle Whittingham's debut and Michigan's season going forward Was Michigan gifted a win in Kyle Whittingham's first game, or did the officials get it right? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more college football news and officiating controversy breakdowns all season long. #Michigan #KyleWhittingham #TerryMcAulay #CollegeFootball #WesternMichigan #BigTen #BryceUnderwood
September 07, 20261h 36min
Number 3: Ryan Day Is Putting Legend Bey Back Deep
Ryan Day is making an interesting move with Ohio State football as Legend Bey is being put back deep to return kicks. What does this mean for the Buckeyes, and could Bey become a major weapon in Ohio State's return game? On this episode of Menace2Sports, we break down Legend Bey's explosiveness, his ability to make plays in space, and why Ohio State is turning to him in the kick return game. We also discuss what Bey can bring to Ohio State special teams and whether Ryan Day could be unlocking another big-play threat for the Buckeyes in 2026. Is Legend Bey the answer Ohio State has been looking for in the return game? Listen to Menace2Sports wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show for the latest Ohio State football news, analysis, recruiting, and college football coverage.
September 03, 20261h 9min
Number 4: Jay Timmons Took Cam Calhoun's Job
Jay Timmons was the No. 1-ranked cornerback in the 2026 recruiting class, a five-star flip from Florida State whose father, Lawrence Timmons, starred there and later won a Super Bowl. Nobody expected him to be ready for major snaps as a true freshman. He didn't wait. Timmons has taken first-team reps at nickelback throughout Ohio State's fall camp, ahead of fourth-year transfer Cam Calhoun, who has played for Michigan, Utah, and Alabama, along with Dominick Kelly, Terry Moore, and returning depth piece Earl Little Jr. Ryan Day, Matt Patricia, and Tim Walton have all praised his early impact, and he was one of the first freshmen in camp to shed his black stripe. In this episode, we break down: - How Jay Timmons beat out a crowded, experienced cornerback room as a true freshman - Why Cam Calhoun's well-traveled path to Ohio State hasn't translated to a starting job yet - What coaches are saying about Timmons' early trash talk and confidence - How Ohio State's revamped secondary is shaping up heading into Week One against Ball State and the Week Two showdown at Texas - What this means for the rest of the cornerback room moving forward Is Jay Timmons about to be the best freshman corner in college football? We give our verdict. Follow the show for more Ohio State football news and fall camp coverage all season long.
September 02, 20261h 8min
Number 5: Keenan Bailey Wouldn't Play Jelani Thurman
Jelani Thurman spent three seasons buried in Ohio State's tight end room under position coach Keenan Bailey — just 13 catches for 144 yards in 34 games, and no clear path to more playing time in 2026. So he transferred to Bill Belichick's North Carolina. In his very first game, he torched TCU for 4 catches, 94 yards, and a 73-yard explosive play, already topping his entire final season at Ohio State in one afternoon. In this episode, we break down: - Why Thurman never got on the field consistently under Keenan Bailey at Ohio State - What changed instantly for him in Bill Belichick and Bobby Petrino's offense at North Carolina - A full play-by-play breakdown of his debut performance against TCU - How this fits into Belichick's broader transfer portal strategy of targeting former blue-chip recruits who never got their shot elsewhere - What this means for Ohio State's tight end room moving forward, and whether this was a missed opportunity for the Buckeyes Did Ohio State let a real talent walk out the door? We give our verdict. Follow the show for more Ohio State and college football transfer portal coverage all season long.
September 01, 20261h 10min