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Hey BUCKEYE NATION! Welcome to The Buckeye Cast. Pull up a stool and pour a drink. Let's talk Buckeye Football.🎧 Listen to the Podcastor📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast⭐️ Follow Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecastWanna Support The Show? Buy Us a Shot!Venmo @ JoeWarwickCash App $JoeWarwickPayPal @ joewarwick1

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  1. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Reveals Ohio State's Plan Without Julian Sayin

    Ohio State is preparing to move forward without Julian Sayin—and Ryan Day says everyone must step up. Sayin is out indefinitely, leaving Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair to compete for the starting quarterback job during the bye week. Fahey remains the frontrunner, but both quarterbacks are...

  2. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State QB Battle: Fahey vs. St. Clair After Sayin Injury

    Ohio State's season has changed dramatically. Julian Sayin is out indefinitely, and Ryan Day says Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair will compete for the starting quarterback job during the bye week. Fahey remains the frontrunner after winning the backup job and entering first against Indiana. But…

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  3. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Run Defense Dominated Indiana | PFF Grades & Takeaways

    Ohio State held Indiana's powerful rushing attack to just 73 yards in a 19–15 road victory that ended the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. Indiana entered the game averaging 221.3 rushing yards and 6.1 yards per carry. The Buckeyes limited the Hoosiers to 2.5 yards per attempt—and only 12…

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  4. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Julian Sayin Injury Overshadows Ohio State's Win at Indiana

    Ohio State defeated Indiana 19–15 in Bloomington, ending the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak—but the victory came with a potentially significant cost. Julian Sayin left the game after suffering a right-arm injury on a fourth-quarter sack. Ryan Day said Sayin will probably miss several weeks,...

  5. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Indiana: 5 Keys to End the Hoosiers' 22-Game Streak

    Ohio State travels to Bloomington for a top-five showdown against defending national champion Indiana. The Hoosiers have won 22 consecutive games, including last season's 13–10 victory over the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game. Joe breaks down the five things Ohio State must do to end...

  6. Daily Buckeye Blitz: What Ryan Day Revealed Before Ohio State–Indiana

    Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and Payton Pierce met with the media before Ohio State's top-five showdown at Indiana. The biggest message was clear: the Buckeyes cannot allow emotion or last year's loss to distract them from executing for 60 minutes. Joe breaks down the expected return of starting right...

  7. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Indiana Preview: Why the Hoosiers Keep Surviving

    Ohio State travels to Bloomington for a top-five showdown with defending national champion Indiana—and a rematch of last season's Big Ten Championship Game. The undefeated Hoosiers have won 22 straight games, but Northwestern and Nebraska both pushed them deep into the fourth quarter. We examine...

  8. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Defense Dominates Maryland—but Where Was the Pass Rush?

    Ohio State's defense completely shut down Maryland, allowing only 146 total yards and 10 offensive points in a 45–16 victory. The Terrapins averaged just 2.8 yards per play, ran for only 82 yards and failed to complete a pass longer than 12 yards. Joe breaks down another major step forward from...

  9. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offense Review: Better, But Still Too Sloppy

    Ohio State scored 45 points and gained 449 yards in its win over Maryland, but Ryan Day knows the Buckeyes must clean up their mistakes before traveling to Indiana. Joe breaks down an improved Ohio State running game that produced 207 yards, including 107 yards and two touchdowns from Bo Jackson....

  10. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Maryland: 5 Keys to a Buckeye Victory

    Ohio State returns home to face Maryland before a major road test at Indiana. The Buckeyes should win comfortably, but Saturday still provides an important opportunity to fix several problems and continue the progress they've made since losing to Texas. Joe breaks down five keys to an Ohio State...

  11. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Calls Out Ohio State Special Teams Before Maryland

    Ryan Day did not sugarcoat his assessment of Ohio State's special teams ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland: the Buckeyes have not improved enough and need to play better. We break down the biggest takeaways from Ohio State's Maryland-week press conference, including Day's special-teams...

  12. Daily Buckeye Blitz: How Ohio State Has Improved Since Texas | Maryland Preview

    Ohio State looks like a better football team than the one that collapsed against Texas—but which improvements are real, and which problems remain unresolved? Joe examines how the Buckeyes have developed during their three-game winning streak, beginning with a rushing attack that has increased its...

  13. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Run Defense Dominates Iowa | Defensive Review

    Ohio State's defense needed an answer after allowing 199 rushing yards against Illinois. The Buckeyes delivered one by holding Iowa's powerful rushing attack to only 39 yards on 21 carries in a 31–14 road victory. Joe breaks down how Matt Patricia's defense corrected its run fits, maintained gap...

  14. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Iowa Offensive Review: The Run Game Finally Improves

    Ohio State earned a 31–14 road victory over No. 14 Iowa—and the Buckeyes finally showed meaningful offensive improvement against one of the nation's best defenses. Joe breaks down the progress in Ohio State's running game after Ja'Kobi Jackson and Bo Jackson combined for 142 yards on 30 carries....

  15. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Iowa: 5 Keys to a Buckeye Victory at Kinnick

    Ohio State travels to Kinnick Stadium for its first Big Ten road game of the season and its first visit to Iowa City since the disastrous 55–24 loss in 2017. The undefeated Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in scoring defense, excel on special teams and are coming off a dramatic last-second victory…

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  16. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Iowa: Ryan Day Warns Buckeyes "Can't Get Cute" at Kinnick

    Ryan Day delivered a clear warning before Ohio State travels to face Iowa: The Buckeyes cannot "get cute" against a Hawkeye team that thrives on field position, defensive discipline and opponent mistakes. We break down everything Day, Julian Sayin and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. said during Ohio State's...

  17. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Iowa Preview: The Matchups That Matter at Kinnick

    Ohio State travels to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since its stunning 55–24 loss to Iowa in 2017. This time, the fifth-ranked Buckeyes face an undefeated Iowa team coming off a dramatic last-second victory at Michigan. We break down the most important Ohio State–Iowa matchups, including...

  18. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Defense Isn't Championship-Ready Yet | Illinois PFF Review

    Ohio State defeated Illinois 42–19, but the final score hides some serious defensive problems. The Buckeyes allowed 462 total yards, 199 rushing yards and 15 plays of at least 10 yards. Illinois averaged six yards per carry and produced eight plays covering at least 20 yards—numbers that will not...

  19. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offense Breaks Through vs. Illinois | Jeremiah Smith Makes History

    Ohio State's offense delivered its best performance of the season in a 42–19 victory over Illinois. Jeremiah Smith produced a historic afternoon with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns, while Julian Sayin completed 27 of 36 passes for 367 yards, accounted for five total touchdowns and...

  20. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Illinois: 5 Keys to a Buckeyes Victory

    Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois with several important questions still unanswered. In this episode, Joe breaks down five keys to a Buckeyes victory—and the specific improvements Ohio State must demonstrate before the schedule becomes significantly more difficult. Can Bo Jackson and...

  21. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ryan Day Challenges Ohio State Before Illinois: "Run Angry"

    Ryan Day delivered a blunt message before Ohio State begins Big Ten play against Illinois: The Buckeyes' running backs need to "run angry and run physical." Joe breaks down Day's challenge to Bo Jackson, Ja'Kobi Jackson and Isaiah West; Ohio State's continuing short-yardage problems; and the...

  22. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Illinois Preview: Where the Buckeyes Can Attack

    Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois in the battle for the Illibuck Trophy. The Buckeyes are substantial favorites, but the Fighting Illini present a more credible test than Ball State or Kent State. We break down the matchups that will decide the game, including Ohio State's plan for...

  23. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Kent State: Did the Defense Actually Improve?

    Ohio State's defense responded to its fourth-quarter collapse at Texas by holding Kent State to 134 total yards, six first downs and three points in a dominant 59–3 victory. The Buckeyes forced three turnovers, effectively pitched a shutout and maintained their intensity after the starters left…

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  24. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Kent State: Why the Run Game Is Still a Problem

    Ohio State responded to its Texas loss by crushing Kent State 59–3, but the final score did not tell the entire story. Julian Sayin completed 18 of 22 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith became Ohio State's career receiving-yardage leader and several young Buckeyes made an...

  25. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Kent State: 5 Things the Buckeyes Must Prove

    Ohio State should beat Kent State comfortably. The real question is what the Buckeyes show after blowing a 23–3 lead in their 24–23 loss to Texas. In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, Joe Warwick breaks down five keys against Kent State—and exactly what he needs to see before Ohio State...

  26. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Texas: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and Payton Pierce Respond

    Ohio State led Texas 23–3 but lost 24–23 after a stunning fourth-quarter collapse. In this Thursday episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, Joe Warwick breaks down what Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Payton Pierce, Carson Hinzman and Jaylen McClain said after the loss. Ryan Day takes accountability for the...

  27. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Texas Rewatch: What Went Wrong and Who Should Play More?

    Ohio State led Texas 23–3 before the Longhorns scored touchdowns on their final three possessions and completed a stunning 24–23 comeback. In this Texas game rewatch, Joe breaks down what the film reveals about Ohio State's offense, Julian Sayin's missed opportunities, Arthur Smith's…

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  28. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Defense Collapsed at Texas | PFF Grades & Fourth-Quarter Breakdown

    Ohio State carried a 23–3 lead into the fourth quarter at Texas. Matt Patricia's defense then surrendered three consecutive touchdown drives in a crushing 24–23 loss. Joe breaks down Ohio State's defensive PFF grades and snap counts, the pass rush, linebacker rotation, coverage results and the...

  29. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Offense Collapsed at Texas | PFF Grades & Play-Calling Breakdown

    Ohio State led Texas 23–3 but scored only three points after halftime in a crushing 24–23 loss in Austin. What happened to the Buckeyes' offense when the Longhorns adjusted? Joe breaks down Ohio State's offensive PFF grades and snap counts, Julian Sayin's dramatic second-half decline, Jeremiah...

  30. Daily Buckeye Blitz: 5 Keys to an Ohio State Victory Over Texas in Austin

    What must Ohio State do to beat Texas for the third consecutive time? Number-one Ohio State travels to Austin for a top-five showdown against Arch Manning and the fourth-ranked Longhorns. Joe breaks down five keys to a Buckeye victory, beginning with an unsettled offensive line's attempt to…

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  31. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Texas: Ryan Day Leaves O-Line Decision Open

    Ryan Day still hasn't settled Ohio State's offensive line before the Buckeyes travel to Austin for their top-five showdown with Texas. We break down the most important comments from Day, quarterback Julian Sayin and defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. ahead of Saturday night's game. Could Austin...

  32. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Texas: Breaking Down a Longhorns Team Seeking Revenge

    Ohio State travels to Austin for a massive top-five showdown against a Texas team seeking revenge for two consecutive losses to the Buckeyes. We break down Arch Manning's development, Texas's explosive receiving combination of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, Colin Simmons and the Longhorns' dangerous...

  33. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Defensive Grades: Young Buckeyes Shine vs. Ball State

    Ohio State's defense opened the 2026 season with a dominant performance, holding Ball State to three points, 165 total yards and only 2.8 yards per play. Joe breaks down the Buckeyes' defensive PFF grades and snap counts, Matt Patricia's personnel packages and the young players who earned...

  34. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offensive Grades: Offensive Line Concerns After Ball State

    Ohio State defeated Ball State 56–3 and piled up 671 yards of offense, but the final score concealed a major concern entering the Buckeyes' Week 2 showdown with Texas. Joe breaks down Ohio State's offensive PFF grades and snap counts, Julian Sayin's efficient season debut, Jeremiah Smith's…

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  35. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Ball State: 5 Keys to a Buckeye Victory

    Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State as the nation's No. 1 team and a favorite of more than 50 points. Simply winning won't tell us much about the Buckeyes. The real test is whether Ryan Day's team looks ready for next week's trip to Texas. Joe breaks down five keys to a successful...

  36. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Reveals Week 1 Plan vs. Ball State

    Ryan Day provided the clearest picture yet of Ohio State's plan for Saturday's season opener against Ball State. The Buckeyes expect to rotate seven wide receivers, use freshman Legend Bey at both running back and receiver and potentially play both Tavien St. Clair and Luke Fahey at quarterback....

  37. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Ball State Preview: What Buckeye Fans Need to Know

    Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State, a team that has rebuilt its roster with 59 newcomers and 35 transfers. Joe takes you inside the Buckeyes' Week 1 opponent, beginning with 250-pound quarterback Keldric Luster, who will make his first career start at Ohio Stadium. We examine…

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  38. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Ball State: 5 Things the New Defense Must Prove

    Ohio State football enters the 2026 season replacing eight defensive starters for the second consecutive year. The Buckeyes still have championship-level talent, but Matt Patricia must establish a new rotation before next week's showdown at Texas. We break down five things Ohio State's defense…

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  39. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs. Ball State: 5 Things the New Offense Must Prove

    Ohio State football opens the 2026 season against Ball State, giving Buckeye fans their first look at Arthur Smith's new offense. We break down five things the Buckeyes must demonstrate before next week's showdown at Texas: Arthur Smith's offensive identity, the new-look offensive line, the Bo...

  40. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: How Beanie Wells Ran Through Michigan

    Chris "Beanie" Wells faced Michigan three times—and delivered a touchdown run of at least 52 yards in every meeting. From his 52-yard freshman breakthrough in the historic 2006 No. 1-versus-No. 2 showdown to his 39-carry, 222-yard masterpiece in the rain at Michigan Stadium, Wells repeatedly...

  41. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Cornerback Preview: Devin Sanchez Is Ready to Take Over

    Ohio State's final fall camp position preview focuses on a cornerback room with one of the highest ceilings on the roster. Sophomore Devin Sanchez has emerged as the Buckeyes' clear No. 1 corner, while veteran Jermaine Mathews Jr. looks to rebound from a difficult finish to the 2025 season. Joe...

  42. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State's Safety Plan Has Changed | Fall Camp Position Preview

    Ohio State entered the offseason facing the nearly impossible assignment of replacing Caleb Downs. But the Buckeyes' plan at safety has already changed during fall camp. Jaylen McClain and Earl Little Jr. now appear to be the starting combination, while true freshman Jay Timmons' emergence at...

  43. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Linebacker Preview: Payton Pierce Leads the New Plan

    Ohio State must replace two top-10 NFL draft picks at linebacker after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese. Matt Patricia's answer appears to be a deeper, more specialized rotation built around new defensive captain Payton Pierce. We examine Pierce's 2025 usage and transition to starting MIKE,...

  44. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: Tyvis Powell and the Pick That Saved Perfection

    Tyvis Powell finished his Ohio State career with four pairs of Gold Pants and a perfect team record against Michigan. But one play made him a permanent part of rivalry history. With 32 seconds remaining in the 2013 game, Michigan attempted a two-point conversion that would have ended Ohio State's...

  45. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: Dwayne Haskins Destroyed the Revenge Tour

    Dwayne Haskins became a Michigan Killer in two completely different ways. In 2017, the redshirt freshman entered the Big House after J.T. Barrett injured his knee, with Ohio State trailing 20–14. Haskins completed six of seven passes for 94 yards, added a crucial 22-yard run and helped the…

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  46. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Camp Update: Surprise Backup QB Battle and Defensive Changes

    Ohio State has completed nine fall-camp practices and its first full scrimmage, but several major decisions remain unsettled. Ryan Day explains why Austin Siereveld's absence has delayed the search for the best five offensive linemen, while true freshman Luke Fahey has emerged as a legitimate...

  47. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: Jack Tatum and the Revenge of 1970

    Jack Tatum's three Ohio State–Michigan games told the story of a rivalry changing forever. As a sophomore in 1968, Tatum forced a fumble and ripped a completed pass away for an interception as the Buckeyes crushed Michigan 50–14. One year later, he experienced the stunning 24–12 upset in Ann…

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  48. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Defensive Line Preview: Can Depth Replace Star Power?

    Ohio State's defensive line may be deeper and more versatile in 2026, but it must replace enormous production from Kayden McDonald and Caden Curry. Kenyatta Jackson returns as the proven leader after recording 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Eddrick Houston has emerged as the biggest early...

  49. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Fall Camp: 6 Early Defensive Takeaways

    Ohio State's defense is showing its depth and flexibility through the first three fall-camp practices open to the media. Eddrick Houston has emerged as the biggest early riser on a disruptive defensive line. Freshman Jay Timmons is already taking first-team snaps at nickel, Devin Sanchez is...

  50. Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Fall Camp: 6 Early Offensive Takeaways

    Ohio State's offense is beginning to take shape after the first three fall-camp practices open to the media. UTSA transfer Devin McCuin has emerged as the early favorite to become the Buckeyes' number-two receiver. Isaiah West has turned the running-back rotation with returning 1,000-yard rusher…

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