Ohio State enters the 2026 season as one of the favorites to win the Big Ten, but who has the best chance to keep the Buckeyes out of Indianapolis?

Using the 2026 Pick Six Previews magazine, we break down the conference's top contenders by position group rankings, team strengths and roster depth. Oregon, USC, Michigan and Indiana all have legitimate arguments—but one team stands above the rest.

In this episode:

• Why Oregon is Pick Six's No. 1 team

• USC's impressive collection of Top-12 position groups

• Why Indiana may be the conference's most underrated contender

• Michigan's strengths and biggest question mark

• Which team poses the biggest threat to Ohio State's Big Ten title hopes

Who do you think is Ohio State's biggest challenger this season?

Drop your pick in the comments!

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

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ESPN's Bill Connelly ranked Ohio State head coach Ryan Day as just the eighth-best coach in college football—a ranking that has Buckeye fans asking one question:

Does his résumé support that?

In today's episode, we take an objective look at Ryan Day's accomplishments since becoming Ohio State's head coach in 2019.

We'll discuss:

• Ryan Day's 82-12 career record

• The best winning percentage among active FBS head coaches

• Five College Football Playoff appearances

• Two Big Ten Championships

• The 2024 National Championship

• Why evaluating Ohio State coaches is different

• Whether No. 8 is a fair ranking

Do you agree with Bill Connelly's ranking?

Where would YOU rank Ryan Day among today's college football coaches?

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Ohio State lost 14 NFL Draft picks, including four first-round selections, yet Brett Ciancia's Pick Six Previews still ranks the Buckeyes No. 2 in the nation entering the 2026 season.

How?

In today's episode, we break down every position group—from quarterback to secondary—to see exactly why Pick Six believes Ryan Day has one of the deepest and most complete rosters in college football.

We'll discuss:

• Ohio State's Top 10 position group rankings

• Why the Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 WR/TE room

• Whether the offensive line is the team's biggest strength

• Why the running backs and linebackers are ranked 13th

• The biggest surprise in the magazine

• Why Ohio State has relatively few preseason All-Americans despite being ranked No. 2 overall

Do you agree with these rankings?

Which Ohio State position group is ranked too high... and which one is too low?

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Some Michigan Killers are remembered for one unforgettable play. A.J. Hawk is remembered because he never stopped making them.

In this episode of the Michigan Killers series, we look back at Hawk's journey from freshman reserve on Ohio State's 2002 national championship team to becoming the unquestioned leader of Jim Tressel's Silver Bullets. Along the way, he finished 3-1 against Michigan, led the Buckeyes with 11 tackles in the 2004 victory, won the Lombardi Award, and helped define one of the greatest defensive eras in Ohio State history.

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Monday, July 20, 2026

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Before J.T. Barrett... before the 2014 national championship... there was Braxton Miller.

Following one of the most difficult seasons in Ohio State football history, Braxton became the face of Urban Meyer's rebuilding effort and helped restore the Buckeyes' dominance over Michigan.

In this episode of the Michigan Killers series, we revisit Braxton Miller's memorable performances in The Game, including his spectacular five-touchdown performance in Ann Arbor in 2013, his first victory over Michigan in 2012, and how his leadership helped lay the foundation for one of the greatest eras in Ohio State football history.

We'll also discuss:

🏈 Braxton's first Michigan experience as a true freshman in 2011

🏈 Urban Meyer's arrival in 2012

🏈 The unforgettable 42-41 thriller in 2013

🏈 Why Braxton's impact goes far beyond statistics

🏈 How he helped restore Ohio State's swagger

Michigan Killers is a series celebrating the Buckeyes who defined college football's greatest rivalry.

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Phil Steele's College Football Preview is one of the most respected preseason magazines in the sport, and his annual position rankings provide one of the best ways to compare the nation's elite teams.

In today's episode, we break down Ohio State's roster position by position and compare the Buckeyes to the other national championship contenders, including Georgia, Texas, Penn State, Clemson, Oregon, and Notre Dame.

Where does Ohio State have the edge?

Where are the biggest question marks?

And when you step back and look at the entire roster, does anyone actually have more talent than the Buckeyes?

We'll examine Phil Steele's rankings while adding our own analysis to determine whether Ryan Day has assembled the best roster in college football entering the 2026 season.

Topics include:

🏈 Quarterback comparisons

🏈 Wide receiver and defensive line strengths

🏈 Offensive line concerns

🏈 Ohio State vs. Georgia, Texas, Penn State and more

🏈 Which roster would you draft first?

Do you think Ohio State has the nation's best roster?

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Jeremiah Smith enters what is likely his final season at Ohio State already sitting near the top of the Buckeyes' all-time receiving record book. In this episode, we examine the three major receiving records he's expected to break in 2026, when each record could fall, and the bigger question every Buckeye fan is beginning to ask:

Is Jeremiah Smith already the greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history?

We'll compare his production to legends like Chris Olave and Emeka Egbuka while looking at just how remarkable it would be for Smith to own nearly every major receiving record after only three seasons in Columbus.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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The NCAA has officially changed its eligibility rules, and the impact on Ohio State's roster could be significant.

Instead of the traditional four seasons within a five-year window, most college football players will now have five full years of eligibility. That means nearly half of Ohio State's roster suddenly has a different career timeline.

In this episode, we break down:

• The new NCAA eligibility rule

• Which Buckeyes benefit the most

• Players who could now return in 2027

• What it means for Ryan Day's roster building

• Why this could become a major advantage for Ohio State

Some of the biggest names affected include Luke Montgomery, Jermaine Mathews Jr., Mason Williams, Christian Alliegro, James Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Eddrick Houston, Payton Pierce, Devin Sanchez and many more.

Will this rule help Ohio State build another championship roster?

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Chris Gamble may be the most versatile player in Ohio State football history.

In this episode of our Michigan Killers series, we look back at the incredible Buckeye career of Chris Gamble—a rare two-way star who played wide receiver, cornerback, punt returner, and kick returner while helping lead Ohio State back to national prominence.

Gamble finished his Buckeye career with a 2-1 record against Michigan, including two victories that helped launch Jim Tressel's championship program. During the unforgettable 2002 season, he became Ohio State's first true two-way starter in decades and later played an astonishing 119 snaps in the Fiesta Bowl National Championship victory over Miami.

We'll revisit his biggest moments against Michigan, his legendary Iron Man season, his overlooked performance in the national championship, and his outstanding NFL career with the Carolina Panthers.

Topics include:

🏈 Chris Gamble's Michigan rivalry career

🏈 Ohio State's 2001 upset in Ann Arbor

🏈 The undefeated 2002 season

🏈 The Iron Man who played offense, defense, and special teams

🏈 His unforgettable 119-snap Fiesta Bowl performance

🏈 Carolina Panthers career and quiet retirement

Was Chris Gamble the most versatile player to ever wear the Scarlet and Gray?

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Monday, July 13, 2026

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James Laurinaitis didn't just beat Michigan—he never lost to the Wolverines.

In this episode of our Michigan Killers series, we look back at one of the greatest linebackers in Ohio State history. Laurinaitis finished his Buckeye career 4-0 against Michigan, won four Big Ten championships, earned three First Team All-American honors, captured four major national awards, and became one of the most decorated defensive players ever to wear the Scarlet and Gray.

We'll revisit his biggest moments against Michigan, his incredible Ohio State career, his NFL success, and his return to Columbus as the Buckeyes' linebackers coach.

Topics include:

🏈 James Laurinaitis' 4-0 record against Michigan

🏈 The legendary 2006 No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown

🏈 The 42-7 victory in his senior season

🏈 Three-time All-American and national award winner

🏈 His return to Ohio State as linebackers coach

🏈 Why Laurinaitis remains one of the greatest Buckeye defenders of all time

Where does James Laurinaitis rank among Ohio State's all-time greatest linebackers?

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