Off-Script Ohio: Breaking Down Ohio State vs. Texas, Key Matchups, and the Big Ten’s Early-Season Tests

On Off-Script Ohio, brought to you by Land-Grant Holy Land, Cole VanWiechen and Joey Gertz introduce themselves and the show, setting the stage for a weekly deep dive into Ohio State football and the broader college landscape. Each episode will spotlight the Buckeyes’ latest game, breaking down the best performances on both sides of the ball, while also debating standout efforts from around college football that weekend. In today’s first episode, Cole and Joey go through their main four matchups in Ohio State’s highly anticipated clash with Texas, from Julian Sayin facing Pete Kwiatkowski’s complex defensive schemes, to Jeremiah Smith battling the Longhorns’ talented secondary, and the Buckeye tackles squaring off with elite Texas edge rushers. They also look at how Ohio State’s linebackers will hold up against Texas’ versatile running backs. Beyond the OSU game, the guys debut their “Big Ten Around the Horn” segment, previewing key early-season conference matchups and discussing what they could mean for Ohio State’s path to Indianapolis. Finally, they introduce future segments touching on position battles, breakout players, and even Ohio State basketball. Recorded on Sundays and released every Monday, Off-Script Ohio delivers sharp analysis, thoughtful debate, and a fresh perspective on the Buckeyes and college football every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices