Silver Bullet Saga

Silver Bullet Saga

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Silver Bullet Saga episodes

  • S9E13 - The Bad, The Bad, and The Ugly Ducklings

    Chapters

    00:00 The panel regroups after Ohio State’s USC loss

    04:53 Fourteen penalties and a defense that set a bad tone

    08:10 Was Luke Fahey really the reason Ohio State lost?

    11:18 Special teams: poor punting, a long return, and Hawkins’ bright spot

    13:36 The play-calling decisions that frustrated the panel

    16:54 Goal-line choices, red-zone chances, and two-point conversion woes

    21:07 Oregon week raises the pressure on Ryan Day

    24:59 Dylan Raiola and the defensive matchup to watch

    27:16 Ryan Day’s offensive identity and getting Jeremiah Smith involved

    30:51 Tailgate plans and the panel’s Oregon predictions


    37 min
  • S9E12 - USC (QB GOLD RUSH BONANZA)

    Ohio State beat Indiana, and the quarterback question is wide open ahead of Saturday night at USC. Ryan, Bailey and Stan break it all down, and Adam joins late for score predictions.Timestamps:

    • 0:46 Intro and Harvest fill-in
    • 2:30 Indiana game recap
    • 6:40 Offense, the red zone and Julian's day
    • 12:16 The wild finish and roughing-the-passer calls
    • 15:24 Secondary issues and the all-out blitz call
    • 18:15 Fahey vs. St. Clair at quarterback
    • 29:18 Jeremiah Smith and the offense
    • 33:33 USC preview
    • 37:22 Score predictions
    • 40:12 Adam's 2014 story and sign-off
    43 min
  • S9E11 - Indiana SHOWDOWN (Legend of the Bey??)

    Chapters

    00:00 Intro and Maryland Game Recap

    02:00 Preseason Predictions and Season Outlook

    03:57 Highlights from Maryland Game and Player Performances

    07:07 Offensive Line Challenges and Adjustments

    09:53 Jeremiah Smith's Explosive Plays and Impact

    13:02 Indiana Game Preview and Key Matchups

    16:11 Injury Report and Player Availability

    19:01 Predictions and Final Thoughts


    32 min
  • S9E10 - Maryland Homecoming!

    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and episode overview

    01:59 Recap of Ohio State's Iowa game and key player performances

    03:59 Analysis of Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking achievements

    07:00 Discussion on Ohio State's offensive strategy and player development

    09:48 Preview of the upcoming game against Maryland and historical context

    12:50 Historical rivalry and recent game insights

    15:11 Predictions and closing remarks


    17 min
  • S9E9 - IOWA HAWKEYES (Special Guess Jacob Triplett)

    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction and episode overview

    01:58 Ohio State's Illinois game highlights and takeaways

    04:57 Jeremiah Smith's performance and record chase

    08:50 Defense issues and game strategy discussion

    12:57 Preview of Iowa's team and recent game highlights

    16:01 Historical context and rivalry insights

    19:01 Predictions for the Iowa game and key players

    22:59 Score predictions and betting odds

    26:00 Closing remarks and final thoughts


    28 min
  • S9E8 - Illinois (THE START OF B1G PLAY)

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and episode overview

    02:32 Recap of recent games and Big Ten conference play

    03:31 Memorable rain game and Ohio State-Illinois rivalry

    05:01 Player updates: Julian Sayin, TSC, and Luke Fahey

    06:40 Team performance insights and young player development

    08:52 Special plays and Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking moment

    10:12 Jeremiah Smith's record and postgame reflections

    11:46 Preview of Illinois game and key matchups

    13:53 Predictions and expectations for Saturday's game

    15:36 Closing remarks and game day advice


    17 min
  • S9E7 - Post Texas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Kent State

    00:00 — Emotional recap and framing the Texas road trip loss02:15 — Ohio State forces an early Texas fumble and opens with momentum03:17 — An interception swings the game and creates a 10–0 lead05:24 — The fourth-and-2 decision on the Texas 13-yard line06:23 — Texas’s fourth-and-1 failure and Ohio State’s first-half dagger07:49 — Why the second half felt like a completely different game08:18 — The punt from the Texas 39 and the “no man’s land” debate09:38 — Ryan Day’s late-game timeout and clock-management discussion10:08 — Should Ohio State have let Texas score at the end?12:02 — How the offense and defense changed after halftime14:25 — Julian Sayin’s missed throw to Devin McCune and the pressure problem16:38 — The missed field goal and why the kicker is not the whole story17:53 — The Clemson 2019 comparison and red-zone decisions18:37 — What this loss means for the rest of the season20:23 — Texas’s second-half turnovers and the “what if” review21:21 — Youth, experience, and the defense’s potential to improve23:11 — Young players, postseason pressure, and lessons from the loss24:39 — Looking ahead to Kent State and setting expectations

    25:33 — Final score predictions for Kent StateTimestamps

    27 min
  • S9E6 - BUCKEYES VS TEXAS ROUND 3
    • 00:00 — Welcome and Ball State recap
    • 01:45 — The Legend Bay game begins
    • 02:02 — Kickoff-return mistakes and early concerns
    • 04:29 — Legend Bay’s explosive touchdown run
    • 05:41 — Comparing Legend Bay to Jamar Chase
    • 07:03 — The legend and backstory of Legend Bay
    • 08:50 — Chris Henry Jr. and Jeremiah Smith’s standout performances
    • 10:50 — Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan
    • 12:13 — The disputed final-second Hail Mary
    • 14:09 — Could Western Michigan have made the playoffs?
    • 15:30 — Michigan controversy and “cheat or die”
    • 17:40 — Kyle Whittingham’s difficult Michigan debut
    • 18:45 — Previewing Ohio State vs. Texas
    • 19:43 — Arch Manning and Texas’ biggest question
    • 20:15 — Ohio State’s defensive game plan
    • 21:40 — Ohio State’s offensive weapons
    • 22:55 — The offensive line emerges as the biggest concern
    • 24:19 — Ohio State’s historic three-loss-in-four-games stat
    • 25:54 — What the Texas game means for both programs
    • 26:04 — Ryan Day’s record in elite matchups
    • 27:06 — Ohio State’s receiving depth and Legend Bay hype
    • 28:01 — Key Texas players to watch
    • 29:29 — Ohio State vs. Texas score predictions
    • 30:07 — Comparing talent, coaching, and atmosphere
    • 30:53 — Final thoughts and “Eyes of a Ranger” sign-off
    32 min
  • S9E5 - BALL STATE OPENER and THE VEST

    Jim Tressel’s Homecoming Is Bigger Than a Week One GameTimestamps:

    00:00 — Welcome back and Week 1 preview

    01:12 — Maurice Clarett to ring the victory bell02:13 — What everyone is most excited to see Saturday

    03:07 — New stadium updates and the game-day experience

    04:59 — Jeremiah Smith, the heat, and player expectations

    06:40 — The return of Ohio State’s heritage stripes

    08:00 — Why the new uniforms and field matter

    10:23 — Jim Tressel’s enshrinement in the Horseshoe

    11:47 — Maurice Clarett’s return and a historic moment

    12:59 — Jim Tressel’s legacy across Ohio

    14:12 — Why Tressel represents Ohio State football

    15:25 — How Tressel changed expectations at Ohio State

    17:49 — Ohio State finally honoring its program legends

    18:48 — Score predictions and the QB2 debate

    20:21 — Bailey’s prediction: Ohio State 51, Ball State 7

    21:20 — Adam’s prediction and the case for Luke Fahey

    21:59 — Abram’s prediction and Tavian St. Clair

    24:15 — Stanley’s prediction and St. Clair’s potential

    25:23 — Ryan’s prediction and defensive depth

    26:50 — Final thoughts on the backup quarterback competition

    27:16 — Closing thoughts before Texas

    29 min
  • S9E4 - Offseason Updates and 2026 Ohio State Schedule Prediction

    Timestamps


    00:00 - Season nine kickoff and vacation recap

    01:53 - Tennessee house jokes and Alabama banter

    03:16 - What this episode will cover

    04:56 - Players getting paid and the new era of college football

    05:58 - The NFL to college return case and the Lane Kiffin connection

    08:25 - Big Ten rule change versus SEC response

    12:15 - Arthur Smith hired as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator

    13:29 - Why the offense needed more structure and preparation

    19:20 - Connor Hawkins arrives to stabilize the kicking game

    20:46 - Transfer additions on defense and receiver depth

    24:31 - Jeremiah Smith and the captain vote

    26:37 - Brandon Inniss, Austin Siereveld, and the value of veteran leadership

    28:26 - Jalen McClain and Peyton Pierce as defensive leaders

    30:37 - Schedule preview begins with Ball State

    32:29 - Texas showdown in Austin

    34:24 - Kent State and Illinois

    35:05 - Iowa road trip and Maryland at home

    36:12 - Indiana rematch in Bloomington

    37:50 - USC on Halloween

    38:55 - Oregon at home

    40:13 - Northwestern and the Nebraska trip

    41:24 - Michigan rivalry game

    42:28 - Final record prediction and playoff outlook

    43:41 - Closing thoughts and sign-off

    45 min

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