The Buckeyes hit the bye week at 7–0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation — but even perfection gets critiqued in Columbus.

In this TBC Weekly Midseason Report, Joe breaks down: 🏈 Julian Sayin's rapid rise from freshman to elite QB 💪 Matt Patricia's generational Silver Bullets defense — statistically historic 🚧 Run-game inconsistencies and the offensive line shuffle (PFF grades update coming) 🎯 MVPs and Most Improved players through seven games 🧱 Redshirt tracker + bye week personnel storylines

Ohio State's defense hasn't just been dominant — it's on pace for the best season in two decades.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Ohio State rolls into the bye week at 7–0 after a dominant 34–0 win over Wisconsin in Camp Randall. The TBC crew breaks down Julian Sayin's surgical performance, Carnell Tate's rise, and another elite showing by the Silver Bullets defense, who haven't allowed a red zone TD all season.

We react to the latest offensive grades, the right guard battle, and whether this defense is putting together a generational run. Plus, we take your live questions and start looking ahead to Penn State in the White Out.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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The Buckeyes' defense just delivered a statement game. Ohio State shut out Wisconsin 34–0 in Camp Randall — allowing only 144 total yards, 49 passing yards, and just 2 third-down conversions all night.

In this episode, we break down:

• Defensive grades for each position group 🔒

• Caleb Downs' All-American performance 💥

• Rising stars Arvell Reese & Caden Curry making noise up front

• Matt Patricia's defensive blueprint coming to life

• Why this unit is now national-title-ready

This wasn't just a win — it was domination.

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Monday, October 20, 2025

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Ohio State destroyed Wisconsin 34–0 — a complete offensive clinic from start to finish. Julian Sayin threw for 393 yards and 4 touchdowns, carving up the Badgers in his best performance yet as a Buckeye.

In this episode, we're breaking down the full offensive report card from the win in Madison.

This wasn't just another win — this was the blueprint for how Ohio State can win a national title behind its quarterback and receivers.

🎙 Featuring highlights, stats, and instant reaction from The Buckeye Cast.

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The Buckeyes roll into Camp Randall for their third road game in four weeks, and Wisconsin is spiraling after three straight losses — including a 37–0 beatdown by Iowa.

In this episode, we're breaking down the five keys to another Buckeye blowout, from silencing the crowd to finishing drives with touchdowns.

🧱 5 Keys to a Buckeye Victory: 1️⃣ Start Fast — Quiet Camp Randall early with tempo and balance. 2️⃣ Protect Sayin — Pick up delayed blitzes; keep him clean and confident. 3️⃣ Run the Damn Ball — Find rhythm with Bo Jackson before the 4th quarter. 4️⃣ Spy the QB / Control Edges — Don't let Hunter Simmons escape broken plays. 5️⃣ Finish Drives — Field goals early, touchdowns late — bury them.

The formula is simple: start fast, stay balanced, and choke them out. Ohio State's defense leads the nation in scoring (6.8 PPG) and hasn't allowed a first-half TD all year. Don't expect that to change in Madison.

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The board is loaded this week, and we're breaking down 7 of the best matchups in college football with our betting angles, spreads, and totals you can trust.

In this episode, we cover:

🎯 Week 8 Best Bets

• Louisville at Miami (FL) – Under 49.5 → Two elite defenses, turnover-prone QBs

• LSU at Vanderbilt – Vandy +3.5 → Commodores off a bye, balanced attack

• Tennessee at Alabama – Bama –6.5 → Tide rolling, Simpson Heisman push

• USC at Notre Dame – ND –3.5 → Irish more physical, USC soft up front

• Texas at Kentucky – Texas –9.5 → Longhorns locked in after Oklahoma win

• Oregon at Rutgers – Oregon –20.5 → Ducks bounce back in blowout

• Ohio State at Wisconsin – OSU –27.5 → Mismatch in Madison, total domination

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

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The Buckeyes head to Camp Randall for a primetime matchup vs Wisconsin, and the gap between these two programs has never been wider.

In this episode, we break down stats, matchups, and keys to victory for Ohio State's push to 7–0:

📉 Wisconsin's Struggles:

• Lost 3 straight: Iowa (37–0), Minnesota, USC

• Offense ranked 129th nationally at just 292 yards/game

• QB Hunter Simmons:

• Red zone? 1-for-6 TDs last three games

• Turnover margin: –6 (127th in FBS)

🧱 Ohio State Outlook:

• No. 1 scoring defense in the country (6.8 PPG)

• Matt Patricia's unit allowing just 84 rushing yards/game

• Julian Sayin: 1,479 yards, 15 TD, 78% completions

• Run game still searching for rhythm (2.9 YPC vs Illinois)

• Bo Jackson + CJ Donaldson rotation continues

🔑 Keys to Victory:

1. Start fast and take the crowd out early

2. Protect Sayin against Fickell's pressure looks

3. Establish the run with 11-personnel balance

4. Control the edges and force turnovers

5. Finish drives — touchdowns, not field goals

Prediction: Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 6

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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Ohio State stays perfect with a 34–16 road win over Illinois — but it wasn't always pretty. On this week's TBC Weekly Live, we break down the Buckeyes' offensive red zone struggles, Julian Sayin's solid performance, and how the defense continues to dominate under Matt Patricia.

Then we turn the page to next week's matchup in Madison as Ohio State heads to Camp Randall to face a struggling Wisconsin team that's lost three straight. We dive deep into the Badgers' recent issues on offense, quarterback problems, and what to expect from the Buckeyes on the road.

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Another week, another dominant showing for Matt Patricia's defense. Ohio State improves to 6–0 with a 34–16 win over Illinois — and once again, it was the defense setting the tone.

In this episode, we break down grades, stats, and key moments from another elite Buckeye performance:

📊 Key Defensive Highlights:

• Held Illinois to 47 rushing yards (1.7 YPC) — complete trench domination

• Forced 3 turnovers, converted into 21 points for the offense

• Jermaine Mathews Jr.: INT deflection + strip-sack from the slot

• Davison Igbinosun: 4 PBUs and total lockdown

• Kayden McDonald & Tywone Malone: owned the middle all game

• Still no first-half touchdowns allowed all season

• Run defense grade: A+ | Pass defense: B | Overall: A

Even on a short week, this defense looked deeper, smarter, and nastier than ever. Patricia's group isn't just surviving — it's dictating games.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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Ohio State improves to 6-0 after a 34-16 road win over Illinois — but it wasn't pretty on offense. The Buckeyes scored just one offensive TD in the first half and struggled to finish drives despite four short fields.

In this episode, we break down offensive stats, PFF trends, and player grades from the win in Champaign:

📊 Key Takeaways:

• Julian Sayin: 18/27, 173 yards, 2 TDs — efficient but conservative

• Playcalling imbalance: 37 runs vs. 27 passes, only 4.6 YPP

• Bo Jackson & CJ Donaldson combine for 91 rushing yards on 23 carries

• OSU still hasn't hit 4.5 YPC in three straight games

• Jeremiah Smith & Carnell Tate steady in quiet WR day

• Red zone rhythm issues: 2 TDs on 5 trips

• Offensive line strong in pass pro, soft in short yardage

Grades: QB: B | RB: C- | WR/TE: B | OL: B- | Playcalling: C+

🧩 The defense is carrying the load — but the offense must find rhythm and red zone efficiency before Penn State.

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Monday, October 13, 2025

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