On this Ohio State basketball preview episode of "The Hangout in the Holyland," we take a deep dive into what will hopefully be a bounce-back season after losing to Florida in the second round of the NIT tournament last year. Hosts Matt Tamanini and Matt Brown are joined by WNBS FM 97.1 The Fan’s Lori Schmidt to give an up-close look at the program following the departure of 80% of the team’s 2015 recruiting class and Thad Matta’s top assistant. The Matts also share some predictions as to what's ahead for the Buckeyes and the Big Ten this season.

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On this week's episode, Colton chats with Erin Sorensen of Hailvarsity.com about this week's game versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Before breaking down the matchup, Erin speaks about the emotional season the Huskers have had off the field, and how the team got to 7-1 by rallying around each other. She also gives insights on some of Nebraska's strengths and weaknesses, where they match up well with the Buckeyes, and why it might be a closer game than the 17-point spread would indicate.

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Matt and Colton are back to vent about how #mad #online they were after Ohio State's 24-21 loss at Penn State. They discuss why their hatred of the Nittany Lions added to the disappointment, but not being surprised by the loss. They then preview the Northwestern game, and why they think Buckeyes will roll. Finally, the podcast goes off the rails with World Series talk, and the magnificence of Matt's wife hijacking his Twitter account.

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Matt and Colton kick-off the show by discussing Darrell Hazell's firing at Purdue, and why they think another Ohio State assistant won't be a fit in Lafayette. They then discuss the (now dated) news about Big XII expansion and what it would have meant for Cincinnati, and the state of Ohio. They then break down the Wisconsin game, why they're worried about Penn State, and why they both hate the Nittany Lions so much.

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Colton chats with Wisconsin writer Jake Kocorowski to talk everything Buckeyes-Badgers. Before breaking down Saturday night's matchup, Jake discusses Wisconsin's surprising 4-1 start, and some of the Badgers' strengths and weaknesses through five games. They then break down some of the key matchups on Saturday, including Wisconsin's need for disciplined linebacker play, and winning the field position battle. Finally, they discuss Jake's upcoming book, and why Wisconsin has been so successful at developing walk-ons.

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On this episode of Hangout in the Holyland, Matt and Colton break down everything Ohio State-Indiana. They discuss why they think the offense struggled, and Colton vents about the coaching staff falling into old habits. They also preview the Wisconsin game, why they think the Buckeyes might roll, and look ahead to week seven's slate of games.

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Colton sits down with The Crimson Quarry's managing editor, Kyle Robbins, to talk all things Ohio State - Indiana. Before breaking down the game, Kyle gives some background on the current state of Indiana football, and why last week's win over Michigan State might be the biggest in program history. The two also discuss the recent close games between the Buckeyes and Hoosiers, and what it will take for a repeat this Saturday.

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Another week; another blowout. Matt and Colton are back to talk about Ohio State's 58-0 drubbing of Rutgers. The guys also discuss whether Ohio State will ever actually lose to the Scarlet Knights, get to a quick breakdown of the upcoming Indiana game, and take a look at the coaching landscape across the country.

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Matt and Colton are back to talk about Ohio State's next opponent: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Before discussing the inevitable beatdown the Buckeyes will hand out this weekend, they break down Danny Clark's decommitment, what it means for both parties, and who else could be added in this year's recruiting class. They also talk about Les Miles' firing at LSU, and the ripple effect it could have on other possible firings across the country, and how Ohio State could benefit from it.

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Matt and Colton recap Ohio State's 45-24 destruction of Oklahoma in Norman. They share where they thought the Buckeyes impressed the most, plus get into the advanced stats that made it such a dominant performance. They then discuss whether the win makes this season "playoff or bust," and the race for the Big Ten East crown. Finally, they look to some of the other stories going on in college football heading into the bye week.

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