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Ohio State v. Illinois Preview | Buckeyes Face Toughest Test of Season, Illinois Many Battles of 2025, Top-Rated Fighting Illini Offense and Defense, Strength on Strength Matchup, One Way Ohio State Can Win, and Game Prediction

102

Ohio State v. Northwestern Recap | The Brandon Noel Game, Buckeyes' Resilient Performance, Key Stats, Major Takeaways, Thoughts on Tilly, Rotation + More

103

Ohio State v. Northwestern Preview | Buckeyes' First B1G Game, Wildcats' Star Scorer, Complete Game Breakdown and Key Stats, Where Ohio State Can Win, and Game Prediction

104

Ohio State v. Pitt Recap | Buckeyes Lose Another Heartbreaker, Questionable Strategy on Buzzer Beater, Key Stats and Performers, Full Game Breakdown, Takeaways

105

Ohio State v. Mount St. Mary's Recap | Buckeyes Stay Unbeaten with Another Blowout, John Mobley Jr. Sets New Career-High, Ivan Njegovan Legacy Game, Complete Game Breakdown and Takeaways

106

Ohio State Basketball Feast Week Preview | Ohio State Takes on Ice Cold Mount St. Mary's and Stumbling Pitt Panthers

107

Ohio State v. Western Michigan Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Blowout Broncos, Key Stats and Contributors, Complete Game Breakdown, Major Takeaways Including Power Forward Starter, Center Depth

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EMERGENCY POD: LJ Smith Commits to Ohio State, Buckeyes Grab Another Top-Rated Player, Smith's Game and Fit, Behind the Scenes on His Recruitment, the Plan for Smith, and Jake Diebler Picking Up Momentum

109

Ohio State v. Western Michigan Preview | 3-Point Shooting Could be a Key, Broncos' Strong Paint Presence, Full Game Breakdown, Predictions + More

110

Ohio State v. Notre Dame Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Battle for Tight for P5 Win, Bruce Thornton Continues All-American Play, Ohio State Wins in Uncommon Ways, Instant Takeaways + Key Performers and Stats

111

Ohio State v. Notre Dame Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Get First Test, Notre Dame's Scorching Offense and 3-Point Barrage, Where Ohio State Can Win, Keys to the Game, Predictions + Announcement Coming?

112

Ohio State v. Appalachian State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Survive Slow Start, Brandon Noel Shines, Full Game Recap, Biggest Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Appalachian State Basketball Preview | Trap Game? Buckeyes Get First Test Against Defense-First Team, Complete Game + Matchup Breakdown, Biggest Notes, Keys to the Game, Predictions

114

Ohio State v. Purdue Fort Wayne Recap | Defense Takes a Step Forward, Offense Remains Elite Despite Turnovers, Bruce Thornton Has Best Game as Buckeye, Thoughts on Gabe Cupps, Complete Game Breakdown

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Ohio State v. Purdue Fort Wayne Preview | Closing Thoughts on IU Indy, Complete Background of Purdue Fort Wayne, Breaking Down Offensive and Defensive Matchups, Two Areas Ohio State Can Win, Predictions

116

Ohio State v. IU Indy Recap | Buckeyes Offense Shines While Allowing 100+ Points, Diagnosing Defensive Problems and Significance Moving Forward, Instant Takeaways + Reaction

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball is BACK, Ohio State v. IU Indy Preview, Jaguars' Unique Approach and Dedicated to DII, Out of this World Offensive Metrics, Pressing for 40 Minutes, Prediction, and More

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Record Prediction + Superlatives, Big Ten Winner and First Team, All Americans, Final Four, and National Championship Prediction

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EMERGENCY POD: Marcus Johnson Decommits from Ohio State | Inside Info, Intel, and What's Next

120

Season Preview Series 2025 | Reaction to Ohio State's Exhibition with Ohio + Preseason Mailbag

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Best Case Scenarios for Ohio State Basketball with Josh Poloha from Eleven Warriors

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EMERGENCY POD: Five-Star Anthony Thompson Commits to Ohio State Basketball

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Worst Case Scenarios with Connor Lemons

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Big Ten Schedule and Conference Breakdown, Easiest and Hardest Stretch, One Trap Game, News and Notes on Every Team, the Most Packed Episode of the Year

125

Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown, Game by Game Preview, Five Power Conference Matchups Ranked by Difficulty

126

Season Preview Series 2025 | Breaking Down the Backcourt, Player by Player Roles + Fit, Potential Best 1-2 Punch in the Nation, First Off the Bench a Player You Might Not Expect, Multiple Concerns

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Breaking Down the Frontcourt, Josh Ojianwuna's Rehab, Devin Royal's Development, Play Style and 3-Point Shooting Advantages, and the Biggest Concern for Ohio State Basketball this Season

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Portal Adds, Losses, Gabe Cupps TikTok, Three New Freshmen

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Jake Diebler | Lessons and Successes From Year One, Changing Approach to the Portal, Recruiting and Visits, Inside 2025 Practices, Wacky Questions + More

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Ohio State's Complete Schedule Released + Breakdown, 2027 Recruiting Updates and Visitor this Weekend, and Jake Diebler Joining the Show

131

Special Guest Series 2025: Mathieu Grujicic | Ohio State German Wing Introduces Himself to Buckeye Nation, His Unique and Crazy Background, Transition to the U.S., Differences in Euro Ball to College Basketball, His Play Style, and Answering Weird, Wacky, Unique Questions

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Special Guest Series 2025: Quadrian Banks, PhD | Getting His Doctorate, Changes to Keep the Team Fresh and Healthy This Year, Prepping Players for Growth, Sleep and West Coast Trips

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August Mailbag | Starting Lineup in January, More Talk on Homecourt Environment, High School Recruiting, Hypothetical B1G Trades, and Ohio State Basketball Stock Watch

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Adam Jardy | Pivotal Moments From 2024, Confidence Level in Jake Diebler, 2026 Recruiting and Beyond, Biggest Games of the Season, and More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Poloha of Eleven Warriors | What Went Wrong with Ohio State Basketball in 2024, Approach to Roster Construction, Vibes off the Chart for 2025, Tim's Horrid Football Takes, and Josh Starting an OSU Basketball Tradition

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Joel Justus | Networking and the Portal, How the 2025 Team Will Be Different, Keeping Players Fresh for 30+ Games, Players Impressing in Summer, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Brian Walsh | Buckeyes New Assistant Coach is a Perennial Winner, Building One-Year Relationships, Players Catching His Eye This Summer, Recruiting + More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Colin White | Highs and Lows of Freshman Year, Injuries, His Thoughts on Auburn, Kentucky, Purdue Games, Portal Drama and Relationships, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Matt Sylvester | Getting Recruited by Huggins, Izzo, Knight, Transition from O'Brien to Matta, Drinks with Mike Vrabel, the World-Melting Shot That Changed the Course of Ohio State Basketball + MORE

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June Mailbag | Ideal 2025 Non-Conference Schedule, Thoughts on Ohio State's New Courts, 2025 Breakout Player, Pod Behind the Scenes, and More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART TWO) | Navigating the Transfer Portal, Transition From Director of Basketball Operations to Coach, More Wacky Questions, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART ONE) | His Wild Story to Coaching, Living in Foreign Countries, Saying "Yes", Dealing with Fans

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Ojianwuna | His Story from Nigeria to Columbus, The Mystery of the Portal and Why He Picked Ohio State, His Role and Playing Style, Knee Rehab and Recovery, and his Moral Limits to Winning a Championship

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Ohio State Lands Mathieu Grujicic | A Wing with Size and Spacing, His Expected Role and Fit with Ohio State, Numerous Awards Won, and Thoughts on Darrion Williams + Roster

145

Darrion Williams Withdraws from the NBA Draft, Latest Updates on Williams' Recruitment, Ohio State Basketball State of the Union, and the 2025 Summer Guest Series

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Ohio State Has Two New Portal Targets, One Visit Scheduled for Monday, Jake Diebler Finalizes Coaching Staff with Brian Walsh, and Revisiting 2024 Predictions

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Ohio State Lands Commitment from Josh Ojianwuna | Big Man Fits the Mold, His Background with Baylor, ACL Injury and Timetable for Return, Expected Role and Fit, and What's Next for Ohio State

148

Ohio State in on Darrion Williams? Niko Bundalo De-Commits From Washington, B1G Opponents Released + Bruce Thornton Early Entrant in NBA Draft

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Sean Stewart Enters the Transfer Portal | Why He's Leaving Ohio State, The Constant "If" Factor, Addition by Subtraction or Just Subtraction, Where Ohio State Goes From Here, and a New Opportunity for Jake Diebler

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Addressing the Ohio State-R.J. Luis Rumor, The Latest on Southern Illinois Transfer Kennard Davis Jr., His Interesting Leak Yesterday, The Main Driver in His Decision, Why Ohio State Could Miss on Davis + More

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Brandon Noel Transfers to Ohio State | The Story that Led to the Commitment, Noel's Lengthy Experience at Wright State, How He Fits with the Buckeyes, and Comparing This Season's Roster to Last Year's

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Ohio State Lands HUGE Commitment from Santa Clara Transfer Christoph Tilly | Tilly's Experience at Santa Clara, What He Brings to Ohio State, How OSU Landed Tilly, and Where OSU Sets its Sights Moving Forward

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Transfer Portal Mailbag | Jonathan Powell to UNC and Inside Scoop, Where Buckeyes Are Focusing Their Effort, Why Anyone Would Come to OSU, If Ohio State is Losing the Portal, Update on Christoph Tilly, and More

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Gabe Cupps is First 2025 Ohio State Transfer Portal Commitment, How Cupps Fits and Expectations, Newest Players OSU Has Been Linked to, Updates on Dailyn Swain, and More

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Evan Mahaffey Enters the Transfer Portal, The Core Expected Back at Ohio State Next Season, Three New Names of Note as Portal Targets, and One Player OSU is in Great Position For

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Evaluating the Season: Handing Out Grades for Every Ohio State Player and Head Coach Jake Diebler

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Transfer Portal Special: Austin Parks is First Buckeye to Leave Ohio State, Predicting Who Stays and Leaves, A Unique Bruce Thornton Dynamic, Conflicting Thoughts on Sean Stewart, Each Player's Decision Predicted

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Ohio State Misses Third Straight Tournament, Curious Committee Decisions as Buckeyes Left in First Four Out, Where Ohio State Turns From Here, and NCAA Tournament Sleepers + Primer

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Bonus Episode: A New Way for You To Access Ohio State Basketball Content, News, Scoops, and More

160

Ohio State v. Iowa B1G Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Sink Season with Loss to Hawkeyes, Major Stats and Takeaways Including Two Disappointing Individual Performances, NCAA Tournament Chances, Two Confirmed Portal Plans, and More

161

Ohio State v. Iowa B1G Basketball Preview | Officially #MustWinSzn, Ohio State Gets Highly Favorable Matchup, Hawkeyes Elite Offense and Elite-ly Bad Defense, How OSU Can Win, Unique Stats to Watch, Predictions + Bubble Watch

162

Special Guest @RoccoMiller8 | Ohio State Bracketology: Why the Buckeyes Aren't Close to In the Field Currently, Problems with Ohio State's Resume, Other Important Conferences and Bubble Teams, Buckeyes Still Control Their Destiny, and More

163

Special Guest @bigunderdogblog | Ohio State Bracketology: The Buckeyes Resume, Most Important Game that Affects OSU This Week, the State of the Bubble, How the Buckeyes Can Make the NCAA Tournament, and Where OSU Would Play

164

Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Season-Altering Loss, Thoughts, Reaction, and Takeaways, B1G Tournament Preview with Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini Waiting, Latest Bracketology, and How Archie Miller Rule Could Burst Ohio State's Bubble

165

Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Preview | Mammoth Matchup for Two Bubble Teams, If Buckeyes Can "Clinch" NCAAT Berth with Win, Biggest Matchup in the Game, OSU Performance Against Similar Teams, What Favors Each Team, BIP, Prediction, and One Banger Bet

166

Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Recap | Ohio State Wins Double OT Thriller, Huge Win for NCAA Tournament Chances, Core Four Goes Off, Clutch Players in Overtime, Looking Ahead to Indiana, and More

167

Ohio State v. Nebraska Preview | Buckeyes get Home Rematch with Cold Cornhuskers, Battle of Two Bubble Teams, What's Wrong with Nebraska's Offense, Biggest Storylines and Matchups, Predictions + Pick + Banger Bets

168

Ohio State v. USC Basketball Recap | Hot Shooting Buckeyes Stave Off Trojans, Core Four Scores, The Difference Making Stat in the Win, Takeaways on Colin White, Sean Stewart, and Others, More Bubble Talk, and Two Banger Bets (4-0 This Week)

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Ohio State v. USC Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Officially in Must-Win Territory, Late Start for Weird Game with Trojans, USC's Potent Offense and Pedestrian Defense, One Team Has Clear Advantages, Banger Bets, Prediction, and More

170

Ohio State v. UCLA Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Backbreaking Loss to Bruins, Depth, Frontcourt, and Bench Problems, Odd End of Game Management, OSU Playing Four on Five, A Dissertation on Diebler, NCAA Tournament Chances, and Two Banger Bets

171

Ohio State v. UCLA Basketball Preview | Incredibly Important Game for Ohio State, UCLA's Hard to Guard Forward, A Go For Broke Defense, Biggest Storylines, Including OSU's Health, 11 Bubble Games to Watch Today, Four Banger Bets, and More

172

Ohio State v. Northwestern Recap | Buckeyes Blow It Against Mangled Wildcats, Ohio State's Worst Offensive Output of the Season, What Really Crushed OSU in the Loss, How Much This Hurts Buckeyes' Bubble Status, and Perspectives to Take

173

Ohio State v. Northwestern Basketball Preview | Reeling, Injured Wildcats Visit The Schott, NW Still Shows Grit, Defense Leads the Way, Key Matchups + Storylines, Banger Bets + Predictions

174

Ohio State v. Michigan Recap | Roddy Gayle Wins Return to Schott, Glaring Reasons Ohio State Lost, Different Defensive Philosophy Burns Buckeyes, Ivan Njegovan Playing Intel, and NCAA Tournament Status

175

Ohio State v. Michigan Basketball Preview | Explaining The Lore of This Matchup, UM The Hottest Team in the B1G, Dusty May's Modern Offense, First Real Homecourt Advantage for OSU, Banger Bet, Predictions, + Pick

176

Ohio State v. Washington Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Beat Down Huskies, One of the Best Shooting Games of the Season, Key Stats and Contributors, Aaron Bradshaw's Glimmer of Hope, Takeaways, Thoughts on Chick-Fil-A, and Bubble Talk

177

Ohio State v. Washington Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Look to Start New Winning Streaking Against "Hot" Huskies, If Washington is Really "That" Bad, One Major Concern, Banger Bet, Predictions, and Pick

178

Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Disappointing Loss, Devin Royal Injured, Poor Second Half and Foul Problems, Major Takeaways, More Bubble Talk

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Condensed Preview | CBB Analytics Sneak Peak, Full Preview + Pick

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Ohio State v. Maryland Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Pick up Monumental Win to Improve Resume, Key Stats and Contributors, Major Takeaways, Where OSU Stands in Bracketology, and More

181

Ohio State v. Maryland Basketball Preview | HUGE Home Rematch for Ohio State, Smoking Hot Terrapins, Potential Nightmare Matchup, Banger Bets (5), Predictions, and Pick

182

Ohio State v. Illinois Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Run Out of Gas, Highly Concerning Stats, What Truly Led to the Late Loss, Two Perspectives on the Game, Bubble Talk, and More

183

Ohio State v. Penn State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Win Third Straight, Gain Quad One and Away Win, Key Contributors and Stats, Frontcourt Fouling, Concerns with Playing Time, and if OSU is Where They Should've Been All Along

184

Ohio State v. Penn State Basketball Preview | Penn State is Iowa-West, Nittany Lions' Lost Momentum, Unique Atmosphere, Complete Breakdown, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

185

Ohio State v. Iowa Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Show Serious Growth in Smashing of Hawkeyes, Ohio State Clear Bubble Contender, Key Stats and Performers, Takeaways, and More

186

Ohio State v. Iowa Basketball Preview | Battle of Tempos, Iowa's Top 10 Offense, Hawkeyes Putrid 2PT Defense, Banger Bets, Predictions, and Pick

187

Mid-Season Mailbag | In-Depth Bubble Talk and Positive Results This Week, All-Time Ohio State Starting 5, Evaluating Ohio State's Pace, The Schott and Home-Court Advantage, and FREE Banger Bet

188

Ohio State v. Purdue Recap | Buckeyes Pull off HUGE Upset Road Victory, Tale of Two Halves, Major Takeaways, and Bubble Talk

189

Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Fall as Heavy Favorites, Key Stats That Led to Loss, Major Takeaways, Hard Truth on Stewart, Bradshaw, and More

190

Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Preview | Two Reeling Bubble Teams, IU's Frontcourt Focus, Key Matchups, Banger Bets, Predictions and Pick

191

Ohio State v. Wisconsin Basketball Preview | Badgers Uber Efficient Offense and Defense, Another Nightmare Scenario for Ohio State, One Matchup the Buckeyes Could Win, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

192

Ohio State v. Oregon Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Let an Upset Slip Through Their Hands, Key Stats and Performers, In-Depth Breakdown of the Final Minute, and More Takeaways

193

Ohio State v. Oregon Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Aim for Top 15 Win, Oregon's Balanced Blend on Offense, Two Crucial Stat Profiles, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

194

Ohio State v. Minnesota Basketball Preview | Golden Gophers Scary Numbers, Extreme Offensive Metrics, Penetrable Defense, One Banger Bet Declared, Predictions + Pick

195

Ohio State v. Michigan State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Downed After Comeback Effort, Six Problems with Ohio State's Performance, Instant Reactions and Takeaways, and a Definitive Statement on 2024-25 Ohio State Basketball

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Ohio State v. Michigan State Basketball Preview | Overachieving Spartans, One Pivotal Matchup, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Kentucky Basketball Preview | Wildcats' No. 1 Offense and Balanced Attack, a Potential UK Weakness, Importance of OSU's Big Men, Banger Bet Lean, Predictions + Pick

198

Ohio State v. Valparaiso Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Cruise with No Depth, Aaron Bradshaw and Meechie Johnson Jr. Status, Key Stats and Takeaways, and How OSU is Positioned for Kentucky

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Ohio State v. Valparaiso Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Look to Get Back on Track, Personal Game for Diebler, Valpo's Unique Offense, Banger Bet, Predictions, and Pick

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Ohio State v. Auburn Basketball Recap | Another Blowout Loss, Major Stats and Takeaways, New Questions About the Team, and Panic Meter