Fakatou to OSU! / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 92

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE #92 “Fakatou to OSU!” (Marcus Fox Commitment) Hosts: Garrison Gaddy & Riley Burnett Platform: OhioStateVOCFB / Voice of College Football Date: ~June 30, 2026 (Tuesday 7 PM ET) Length: ~1 hour+ Overall Summary The episode celebrates Ohio State’s major 2027 recruiting win with Marcus Fox (6'7", 275 lb defensive lineman, #2 DL nationally, Tongan heritage). Hosts discuss the impact on Larry Johnson’s defensive line, the broader 2027 class, NIL/recruiting advantages, program stability under Ryan Day, and related topics like preseason All-Americans, athletic department finances, and Buckeye all-time greats. Positive, upbeat Buckeye fan vibe with banter, research, and fan interaction. Key Takeaways Marcus Fox Commitment: Huge get for Larry Johnson and OSU DL. Emphasizes Fox’s size, athleticism, and Ohio State’s measured recruiting approach. Fourth Tongan player under Ryan Day (after JTT, Chris Henry Jr., Epi Sanatele). DL/Edge Outlook: Strong 2027 class building (Fox, DJ Jacobs, Wyatt Smith, Prince Goldsby). Hosts praise Larry Johnson’s development track record and recruiting resurgence. Program Confidence: Addresses past NIL/doomsday concerns; trusts OSU’s organizational approach. Current recruiting rankings jump (13th → 8th). Other Segments: Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans (OSU representation), Ross Bjork’s 500M athletic budget comments, all-time greatest Buckeyes lists. Timestamped Key Segments (from provided transcript) 0:00 – 0:03 Intro & Welcome Garrison Gaddy & Riley Burnett open the show (FanDuel presented, Voice of College Football). Like/share/subscribe + membership tiers (Blockhole Club, etc.). ~0:03 – 0:12 Marcus Fox Commitment Big DL get announced. 6'7", 275 lbs, top-ranked. Hosts highlight what it means for Larry Johnson/Ryan Day. Fox liked OSU’s non-over-the-top recruiting visits. Tongan pipeline noted (4th under Day). Excitement for DL/edge room future. Context: Addresses past fan concerns on NIL/recruiting/Larry Johnson; praises OSU’s long-term approach. ~0:12 – 0:25 Larry Johnson & DL Recruiting Discussion Praise for Johnson’s development (straight-to-condition coaches, top in country). 2027 class momentum: Fox + DJ Jacobs, Wyatt Smith, Prince Goldsby. Historical success: Drafted defensive ends, Big Ten Defensive Players of the Year. banter on Michigan/SEC comparisons, edge room talent (DJ Jacobs, Fox/Fata?, Wyatt Smith). Johnson’s age/energy and post-Alan Clark responsibility; best class since JTT/Jack Sawyer. ~0:25 – 0:35 Broader Recruiting & Program Talk Offensive line/trenches emphasis post-Hartline. NIL development, player development under Johnson, visibility of past NFL successes. Regional scouting, timing of visits. FanDuel odds: OSU favored for 2027-28 CFP championship. ~0:35 – 0:50 Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans First & second team breakdowns. OSU players highlighted (e.g., JJ, Austin Siereveld/Sarabelle). Discussion on Arch Manning (QB1 surprise), Julian Sayin (2nd team), Dante Moore. Observations on experience/snap counts influencing selections. Julian Sayin’s Manning Passing Academy notes (improved velocity, even-keel mentality). ~0:50 – 1:00+ Athletic Department & Future Ross Bjork quotes: 500M operating budget goal, donor engagement (12M fans, Buckeye Club growth), national competitiveness, sustainability. Stadium renovations talk (Ohio Stadium updates, comparisons). NIL cap discussion context. Later All-Time Greatest Buckeyes Lists Athlon Sports list vs. hosts’ personal top 10s (detailed debate on safeties, LBs, RBs, etc.). Hosts’ lists include Jack Tatum, Mike Doss, Zeke Elliott, Troy Smith, Eddie George, Chris Spielman, Chase Young, Orlando Pace, Archie Griffin, etc. Future: Jeremiah Smith potential. Notable Quotes On Fox/OSU approach: “He really liked that Ohio State didn’t do… they weren’t too over the top…” On Larry Johnson: “Better with age… like a fine wine.” On program trust: “I think Ohio State right now is ahead of the game.” Bjork on scale: “If one percent of those [12M fans] would join the Buckeye Club…” On Julian Sayin: “Even kill… that’s what you need to be at Ohio State as a quarterback.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.