Ohio State PFF Rankings, Michigan Drama & College Football's New Money Game

Bryant Browning and Chimdi Chekwa break down the biggest Ohio State football headlines, starting with Jeremiah Smith's pursuit of the Buckeyes' all-time receiving records and why he could be on track for a historic season. They also discuss PFF naming Julian Sayin the top quarterback in college football, compare Ohio State and Oregon using advanced defensive line analytics, and examine what the numbers reveal about both teams. The conversation also explores the changing business of college football, including Big Ten sponsorship deals, NIL funding, and Tennessee's financial investments in recruiting. Plus, Bryant and Chimdi discuss Michigan's ongoing controversies, Bryce Underwood's recruitment, and the latest Ohio State recruiting and coaching updates. Key Topics Jeremiah Smith's chase for Ohio State receiving records Julian Sayin ranked No. 1 among college football quarterbacks by PFF Ohio State vs. Oregon defensive line analytics and pass-rush production Big Ten sponsorships, NIL funding, and the business of college football Michigan's ongoing controversies and NCAA accountability Bryce Underwood's recruitment and Ohio State recruiting updates Coaching changes and the future of the Buckeyes Takeaways Jeremiah Smith is within 39 receptions of becoming Ohio State's all-time career receptions leader. PFF ranks Julian Sayin as the top quarterback entering the college football season. Ohio State's defensive line grades among the nation's elite but will need greater pass-rush consistency against top competition. The Big Ten's expanding sponsorship portfolio reflects the growing financial demands of modern college athletics. Michigan continues to face questions surrounding program leadership and accountability while recruiting remains a major storyline across the Big Ten. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 01:42 Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Record Projections 04:19 PFF Rankings and Julian Sayin's Top Quarterback Status 07:20 Oregon vs. Ohio State Defensive Line Analytics 11:54 Michigan Scandal and NCAA Culture 15:29 Bryce Underwood and Michigan's Recruiting Culture 19:43 College Football Funding and Conference Deals 24:34 Tennessee's Investment in NIL and Real Estate 27:33 Ohio State Recruiting and Coaching Changes Keywords Ohio State football, college football rankings, recruiting, analytics, NIL, conference deals, college football scandals, FanDuel, Bleav Network, Chimdi Chekwa, Bryant Browning, defensive line, PFF rankings, Tennessee football, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.