Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs USC Preview: Can Lincoln Riley Finally Challenge The Buckeyes In 2026?

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs USC Preview: Can Lincoln Riley Finally Challenge The Buckeyes In 2026?

Can USC finally challenge Ohio State in the Big Ten? In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we preview Ohio State's 2026 matchup with USC and break down the players, matchups, and storylines that could determine the outcome. We discuss Jayden Maiava, Ja'Kobi Lane, Makai Lemon, Waymond Jordan, Elijah Paige, Lincoln Riley, and how USC has adapted to Big Ten football. We also compare the Trojans to Ryan Day's Buckeyes and examine whether USC has finally fixed the offensive line and defensive front issues that have held the program back since joining the Big Ten. Topics include: 🏈 Ohio State vs USC Preview 🏈 Julian Sayin vs Jayden Maiava 🏈 Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeye offense 🏈 Sonny Styles and Ohio State's defense 🏈 Lincoln Riley's rebuilding effort 🏈 Big Ten Championship race 🏈 Ohio State football 2026 Subscribe to The Buckeye Cast for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #GoBucks #OhioState #USCFootball #LincolnRiley #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball Friday, June 19, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 [https://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=a1f91c52-4b69-404e-84ac-a2180146bfe5] Subscribe to the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153433702?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] 📺 Watch On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ [https://thebuckeyecast.com/] Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com [joe@thebuckeyecast.com] ⭐️ Find Us Here [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast] https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast]

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs USC Rewatch: What We Learned From The 2017 Cotton Bowl

Ohio State and USC meet again in 2026, so today we're looking back at the last matchup between these two historic programs: the 2017 Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes beat the Trojans 24-7 behind a dominant defensive performance, four forced turnovers, eight sacks and a physical front that made life miserable for Sam Darnold and USC's offense. In this Daily Buckeye Blitz rewatch episode, we break down what Ohio State learned from that win, why the box score was misleading, how J.T. Barrett closed his Buckeye career, and what lessons still apply to the 2026 matchup in Los Angeles. Topics: * Ohio State vs USC 2017 Cotton Bowl * J.T. Barrett final game * Sam Darnold vs Ohio State defense * Damon Webb pick-six * Ohio State defensive line dominance * USC 2026 preview setup * Ryan Day and the Buckeyes heading to Los Angeles Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioState #Buckeyes #USC #CollegeFootball #DailyBuckeyeBlitz Thursday, June 18, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 [https://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=a1f91c52-4b69-404e-84ac-a2180146bfe5] Subscribe to the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153433702?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] 📺 Watch On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ [https://thebuckeyecast.com/] Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com [joe@thebuckeyecast.com] ⭐️ Find Us Here [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast] https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast]

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Did Ryan Day Finally Build The Ohio State Team He Always Wanted?

Has Ryan Day finally built the Ohio State football team he's always wanted? After years of elite quarterbacks, NFL receivers, Big Ten championships, Michigan battles, and a national title, the 2026 Buckeyes may be the most complete roster of the Ryan Day era. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we examine how Ohio State evolved after the Michigan losses, why the additions of Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia matter, the development of Julian Sayin, the veteran offensive line led by Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld, and why this roster looks built for championship football. Is this finally Ryan Day's ideal team? Topics: * Ryan Day Ohio State * Ohio State football 2026 * Julian Sayin * Arthur Smith Ohio State * Matt Patricia Ohio State * Jeremiah Smith * Ohio State offensive line * Ohio State defense * Buckeyes national championship outlook * Daily Buckeye Blitz Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioState #Buckeyes #RyanDay #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CollegeFootball Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 [https://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=a1f91c52-4b69-404e-84ac-a2180146bfe5] Subscribe to the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153433702?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] 📺 Watch On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ [https://thebuckeyecast.com/] Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com [joe@thebuckeyecast.com] ⭐️ Find Us Here [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast] https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast]

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Why NFL Fathers Keep Choosing Ohio State Football | The Buckeyes' Ultimate Recruiting Advantage

Why do so many former NFL players want their sons to play for Ohio State? In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we examine why Ohio State has become one of the most trusted destinations for NFL families. From Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey and Nick Bosa, Cameron Heyward, Sonny Styles and Lorenzo Styles Jr. to the next generation of recruits like Wyatt Smith, Gaige Weddle, Burton Robinson and Gabriel Vinatieri, the Buckeyes continue attracting players from football royalty. We discuss Ohio State's "Developed Here" culture, NFL-level coaching staff, player development, recruiting success and why former NFL stars believe Columbus is one of the best paths to professional football. 🔴 Why NFL dads trust Ohio State 🔴 The power of the Developed Here philosophy 🔴 Matt Patricia and Arthur Smith's NFL influence 🔴 Ohio State's unmatched NFL pipeline 🔴 The next generation of NFL bloodlines #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #RyanDay #OhioStateRecruiting #MarvinHarrisonJr #SonnyStyles #NFLDraft #BuckeyeNation #DailyBuckeyeBlitz Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 [https://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=a1f91c52-4b69-404e-84ac-a2180146bfe5] Subscribe to the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153433702?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] 📺 Watch On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ [https://thebuckeyecast.com/] Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com [joe@thebuckeyecast.com] ⭐️ Find Us Here [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast] https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast]

Daily Buckeye Blitz: The Big Ten Has PASSED The SEC | The Throne Has Changed Hands

Has the Big Ten officially passed the SEC? Athlon Sports ranks the SEC as the nation's top conference entering the 2026 college football season, but longtime national columnist Dennis Dodd makes a compelling case that the Big Ten has already taken the throne. In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we examine: 🏈 Three straight Big Ten national championships 🏈 Ohio State's dominance in the NFL Draft 🏈 Why Indiana's title run changed the national narrative 🏈 How NIL and the transfer portal shifted the balance of power 🏈 Why Athlon's own rankings support the Big Ten's rise 🏈 Whether the SEC is chasing its own legacy Is the Big Ten now the strongest conference in college football? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #OhioState #Buckeyes #BigTen #SEC #CollegeFootball #RyanDay #JeremiahSmith #IndianaFootball #PennState #OregonFootball #MichiganFootball Monday, June 15, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 [https://kalshi.com/sign-up/?referral=a1f91c52-4b69-404e-84ac-a2180146bfe5] Subscribe to the Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153433702?app=podcast&at=1000lHKX&ct=linktree_http&itscg=30200&itsct=lt_p&ls=1&mt=2] 📺 Watch On YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast [https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast] LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1] ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ [https://thebuckeyecast.com/] Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com [joe@thebuckeyecast.com] ⭐️ Find Us Here [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast] https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast [https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast]