Summer Offensive Preview | Horseshoe Hangover LIVE 1

Episode Notes: Summer Offensive Preview | Horseshoe Hangover LIVE 1 Hosts: Taren (host), Denzel, Brad Network: Ohio State at The Voice of College Football Date/Context: June 8, 2026, first episode of the new show format. Presented by FanDuel. Focuses on 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes offensive preview amid broader CFB discussion. Opening & Brendan Sorsby / Gambling Discussion (00:00 – ~00:22:00) Show introduction: New Monday show on Ohio StateVOCFB. Hosts introduce themselves and note growing pains. Major topic: Brendan Sorsby (Texas Tech QB, formerly Indiana) betting scandal. Sorsby placed ~9,000 bets totaling ~$90k, including on Indiana games/QB unders while on the team. NCAA initially ruled him ineligible; he completed 5-week rehab; Texas court injunction allowed him to play (judge cited mental health benefits). Hosts criticize: Damages integrity, potential for game-throwing/point-shaving, mockery of NCAA rules/enforcement. Appeal unlikely to remove him mid-season. Discussion of Texas Tech's resources ("oil money," aggressive NIL), possible Big 12 pushback (likely ineffective due to money/playoff implications). Broader context: Injunction trend in college athletics, loss of NCAA authority, comparisons to past scandals (e.g., 2000s players, Deflategate). Key Quote (Denzel/Brad): "The whole situation is just absurd... it damages the integrity of the sport first and foremost." Concerns about gambling addiction and teammate trust. Transition to Ohio State 2026 Offensive Preview (~22:00 onward) Plan: Offensive preview this week, defensive next week. Goal: Share opinions, thought processes, and introduce hosts to audience before deeper analysis. Overall outlook on 2026 Buckeyes: High continuity (especially trenches/OL returning 4 starters, QB + top weapons). New OC Arthur Smith: Heavy 12 personnel, run-heavy, tight end usage, OL-reliant scheme. Standard: National championship or bust (not just playoffs/B1G title). Optimism due to talent/continuity, but questions on new scheme fit, QB mobility, and depth/injuries. FanDuel context: O/U win total at 9.5 (-164); heavy juice on under 8-9 wins, signaling confidence in at least 9-10 wins. Hosts' Takes: Brad: Interesting year with continuity + scheme change. Pieces are there for strong season. Denzel: Excited but wants to see early performance (e.g., Julian Sayin mobility). Schedule concerns: Texas (away), USC (cross-country), Oregon (back-to-back), Michigan, possible trap spots (Iowa at Kinnick, noon games). Optimistic on most home games and avoiding major upsets. Position Group Breakdown Wide Receivers (Headline: Jeremiah Smith + Brandon Ennis) Top-end elite: Jeremiah Smith (best player in country per hosts). Depth questions: Unproven guys behind top two. Brandon Ennis needs to break out this year (slot candidate). Transfers (Kyle Parker - UTSA, Devin McEwen) and freshmen (Chris Henry, Brock Boyd, Jaquaden Guilford) expected to contribute. Scheme fit: Arthur Smith’s 12/13 personnel may reduce pure WR production (more targets to TEs/RBs), but opportunities in run game (sweeps/screens). Consensus: Freshmen (esp. Chris Henry – size, speed, catch radius) likely lead new production. High excitement for immediate impact. Running Backs Top-heavy but injury concerns across the room (many missed senior HS/spring seasons). Bo Jackson: Expected 1,000+ yards; showed durability last year. Isaiah West: Potential surprise (hosts project ~800 yards). Others: Legend Bay (athlete, gadget/wildcat potential), Turbo Rogers (bulked up but depth-limited). Outlook: Strong if healthy. Arthur Smith run focus should boost volume. Depth adequate but tested if star injured. Quarterback (Julian Sayin + Tavian St. Clair) Sayin: Elite accuracy/pocket passer. Needs to add designed/scrambles (2-4 runs/game for first downs) to extend drives/avoid sacks. Hosts want more fearlessness/confidence. Development: Tavian as practice pusher; Ryan Day scheme may limit early running until backup ready. Consensus: Big step forward expected with experience + new OC. Potential top-15 draft talent. Tight Ends (Headline: Nate Roberts) Nate Roberts: Must take massive step (physically + production) as lead guy. Undersized last year but willing. Depth: Transfers (Mason Williams, Bennett Christian) + Hunter Welsing. Strong blocking expected; pass-catching upside uncertain. Scheme fit: Critical for Arthur Smith (heavy 12 personnel). Long clamoring for productive OSU TE in pass game. Offensive Line Strong returning core: Austin Sarabel (position flexibility – guard preferred?), Luke Montgomery (senior), Carson Hinsman (final year), Philip Daniels. Competition for 5th spot: Ian Moore (RT?), Josh Padilla, Gabe Bansickle, young talents (Carter Lowe, Sam Greer). High returning production (top-2 nationally). Continuity a major plus; need to gel under new OL emphasis from Smith. Scheme notes: Discussion of zone vs. gap/power schemes. Hosts favor more gap/pulling concepts for movement. Past execution strong early-season. Closing & Show Notes Positive first show vibe; excitement for season (~80 days away). Partnership pitch: [email protected]. Sign-off: "OH" (Ohio...). Overall Takeaways for Ohio State Fans/Article Use: Optimistic tone on talent/continuity but realistic about scheme adaptation, depth questions (esp. TE/OL 5th spot, RB health), and elevated 2026 expectations. Arthur Smith’s run-heavy, TE/12 personnel offense as the big variable. No major red flags beyond standard preseason unknowns; hosts project solid-to-elite offense supporting championship contention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.