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Matt Patricia isn't just returning as Ohio State's defensive coordinator — he's cementing the Buckeyes' championship identity.

After leading the No. 1 defense in college football (9.3 points and 219.1 yards per game allowed), Patricia agreed to a new contract despite NFL interest. But the story goes deeper than statistics.

At the NFL Combine, former Buckeye defenders described Patricia as "everything" to their development — praising his leadership, mentorship, NFL-level teaching, and draft preparation.

In this episode, we break down:

🏈 Why Patricia's extension stabilizes a defense replacing seven starters 📊 How Ohio State produced four potential first-round defenders 🧠 The NFL-level scheme knowledge that gives Buckeye players a draft advantage 🔥 Why players call Patricia "the best defensive coordinator in college football" 💰 What this means for recruiting, retention, and Ohio State's 2026 title hopes

With Texas, Oregon, USC and Michigan on the schedule, continuity matters.

And keeping Matt Patricia might be the most important move of the offseason.

Drop your thoughts below — how big is this for Ohio State's championship chances?

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Ohio State isn't just replacing a starter in 2026 — they're replacing Caleb Downs.

With Downs off to the NFL as a likely first-round draft pick, the Buckeyes enter a new era at safety. Can Jaylen McClain, Duke transfer Terry Moore, and Florida State transfer Earl Little Jr. collectively replace one of the most decorated defensive players in program history?

In this Ohio State Roster Reset episode, we break down:

🏈 Projected starters and snap counts for 2026 📊 Stat predictions for Jaylen McClain, Terry Moore & Earl Little Jr. 🔄 How Ohio State's defensive structure changes post-Downs ⭐ Freshman impact watch: Blaine Bradford 🧠 Will Matt Patricia adjust the scheme without a do-it-all superstar? 🔥 Is this safety room strong enough for Texas, Oregon & Michigan?

Caleb Downs changed everything for Ohio State's defense. Now the Buckeyes must win without him.

Can this new-look secondary hold up in big games?

Drop your confidence level (1–10) in the comments 👇

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Ohio State is reloading at cornerback in 2026 — but are the Buckeyes rebuilding or ready to dominate?

With Davison Igbinosun and Lorenzo Styles Jr. off to the NFL, this secondary is turning the page. Jermaine Mathews and Devin Sanchez now step into full-time starring roles, while transfer additions like Earl Little Jr., Dominick Kelly (Georgia), and Cameron Calhoun (Alabama) bring experience into a reshaped cornerback room.

In this Roster Reset breakdown, we cover:

🏈 Projected snap counts for every key corner 📊 Stat predictions for Mathews, Sanchez, and Earl Little Jr. 🔥 Can Devin Sanchez make the Year 2 leap? 🧠 Is Dominick Kelly ready for a bigger role? ⭐ Will 5-star freshman Jay Timmons force his way onto the field? ⚠️ Can this young secondary handle Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan?

The 2026 Ohio State schedule is brutal — and the cornerbacks will be tested early and often. Are they ready for the moment?

Drop your prediction below: Is this a Top 15 secondary… or a weakness on a CFP contender?

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It's time for a Buckeye Mailbag.

In this episode, we answer your biggest Ohio State football questions heading into the 2026 season — including the Bryce Underwood hype at Michigan, transfer portal impact, College Football Playoff expectations, and whether 10–2 would be considered a disappointment.

Topics covered:

• 🏈 Is Julian Sayin under the most pressure in the Big Ten?

• 💣 Is Michigan overhyped with Bryce Underwood at QB?

• 🔄 Which Ohio State transfer will make the biggest impact?

• 🧠 Is Arthur Smith changing the Buckeyes' offensive identity?

• 📊 Are the Buckeyes built for the College Football Playoff?

• 🔥 If Ohio State and Michigan played 10 times in 2026, who wins more?

We mix serious analysis with fun listener-style questions as we break down Ohio State's 2026 roster, schedule, and expectations.

Drop your questions for the next mailbag in the comments 👇

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Is Michigan really "back" in 2026… or are we just assuming they are?

The national narrative says:

• Bryce Underwood is the next superstar

• New coaching staff = instant culture fix

• Michigan is ready to compete for the Big Ten

But is that hype ahead of reality?

In this episode, we break down:

• 🧊 The Bryce Underwood reality check (true freshman QB pressure in the Big Ten)

• 🏈 Can a freshman survive Texas, Ohio State & elite pass rush units?

• 🛡 Defensive turnover questions nobody is talking about

• 💪 Offensive line concerns and protection issues

• 📊 Michigan's margin for error vs Ohio State's depth advantage

• 🔥 Why projection ≠ production

We're not trashing Michigan — we're evaluating the roster.

Can a freshman quarterback carry a team through a brutal schedule? Do they have proven weapons at WR? Is the rebuild ahead of schedule… or just offseason optimism?

With matchups against Texas, Ohio State, and a tough Big Ten slate looming, Michigan's 2026 season may come down to whether hype matches reality.

Drop your thoughts below 👇 Is Michigan truly rebuilt — or overhyped?

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What is Ohio State's identity in 2026?

After losing two first-round linebackers (Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese) and multiple vocal leaders, the Buckeyes aren't just replacing production — they're redefining who they are.

In this episode, we break down:

• 🔴 How Arthur Smith changes Ohio State's offensive identity

• 🏈 Is this now a run-first, playoff-built offense?

• 🛡 The impact of Alabama transfers James Smith & Qua Russaw

• 💪 Why John Walker (UCF) could reshape the defensive front

• 🔥 How Earl Little Jr. (Florida State) and Terry Moore (Duke) stabilize the secondary

• 🧠 Who becomes the new vocal leader of this team?

• 📊 Snap projections and role expectations for key transfers

This isn't the same Ohio State team we've seen in recent years. Less superstar-driven. More transfer-influenced. More physical. More structured.

With a brutal 2026 schedule featuring Texas, Oregon, USC, Michigan and more, identity won't be optional — it will be tested immediately.

Is this a reload… or a philosophical shift?

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Ohio State is replacing TWO first-round linebackers in 2026.

With Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese off to the NFL, the Buckeyes enter a new era at linebacker under James Laurinaitis. Can Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, and Riley Pettijohn prevent a drop-off?

In this episode, we break down:

• 🔄 How Ohio State replaces 150+ tackles and 1,300+ snaps

• 📊 2026 snap count projections for every linebacker

• 📈 Stat predictions for Payton Pierce, Alliegro & Pettijohn

• ⭐ Freshman impact watch: Cincere Johnson

• 🧠 The leadership question after losing Styles & Reese

• 🏆 Is this still a championship-caliber linebacker room?

With a brutal 2026 schedule featuring Texas, Oregon, USC, Michigan, and more — this position group will be tested early and often.

Is this reload… or a rebuild?

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Ohio State is replacing more than talent in 2026 — it's replacing its vocal leadership core.

Who becomes the voice of the Buckeyes this season?

Winter workouts and mat drills are where leaders are built — not in September. In this episode, we break down:

• Why Julian Sayin MUST become a vocal leader at quarterback

• Why Payton Pierce could be the emotional engine of the defense

• How Kenyatta Jackson, Jaylen McClain, and Jermaine Mathews fit into the leadership picture

• Whether Jeremiah Smith grows into a locker room alpha

• Why leadership will determine Ohio State's ceiling in a brutal 2026 schedule (@ Texas, @ USC, Oregon, Michigan)

Ohio State football under Ryan Day has always had strong personalities at the top — but this year feels different. The defensive vocal core is gone. The offense has a new coordinator in Arthur Smith. And the Buckeyes are heading into one of the toughest schedules in the Big Ten.

Who grabs the huddle in Austin? Who settles the sideline against Oregon? Who leads when it gets tight against Michigan?

This episode breaks down the most important offseason storyline nobody is talking about: leadership.

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Ohio State's 2026 schedule is loaded: @Texas, @Iowa, @Indiana, @USC, @Nebraska, plus Oregon and Michigan at home. In this episode, I break down every key stretch and explain why I currently have the Buckeyes finishing 10–2 — and exactly where the two losses come from.

We hit the two biggest danger zones:

• Week 2 at Texas (early road test, revenge game)

• @USC → Oregon (travel + emotional spot + elite opponent)

Plus the landmines that could flip the record: @Iowa, @Indiana, @Nebraska.

Drop your prediction in the comments: If Ohio State goes 10–2, which two games are losses?

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Ohio State must replace All-American defensive end Caden Curry in 2026 — and the Buckeyes' national championship hopes may depend on how this defensive line reloads.

In this episode of the Buckeyes Roster Reset series, we break down:

* How Ohio State replaces Caden Curry's 11-sack season * Kenyatta Jackson's expected breakout year * What Alabama transfer Qua Russaw brings to the pass rush * Projected snap counts for every major defensive end * Sack and TFL predictions for Jackson, Russaw, and the young depth * Can five-star freshman Khary Wilder contribute early? * Is the defensive end room deep enough for a CFP run?

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will need pressure off the edge in 2026 — especially with a brutal Big Ten schedule ahead. We analyze whether the Buckeyes' defensive line can avoid a drop-off and remain one of the top pass-rushing units in college football.

If Ohio State is going to compete for a College Football Playoff berth and another Big Ten title, this position group has to deliver.

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