Daily Buckeye Blitz: Is Ohio State's Defense Actually BETTER Than Last Year's?

Daily Buckeye Blitz: Is Ohio State's Defense Actually BETTER Than Last Year's?

Could Ohio State's defense actually be better in 2026 than it was a year ago? The Buckeyes lost superstar safety Caleb Downs, but return an incredibly talented group led by Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Devin Sanchez, Eddrick Houston, Zion Grady, Jermaine Mathews Jr., Payton Pierce and more. In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: 🏈 Matt Patricia's Year 2 impact 🏈 The rise of Eddrick Houston and Zion Grady 🏈 Why Devin Sanchez could change everything 🏈 The challenge of replacing Caleb Downs 🏈 Why national analysts are so high on Ohio State's defense Can this defense become the best unit in college football? Let me know in the comments! #OhioState #Buckeyes #OhioStateFootball #GoBucks #RyanDay #MattPatricia #DevinSanchez #EddrickHouston #ZionGrady Tuesday, June 9, 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 Mailbag: Biggest Concern? Breakout Star? Most Likely Loss in 2026

Ohio State fans have plenty to debate before the 2026 season kicks off. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz Mailbag, we're tackling some of the biggest questions facing the Buckeyes heading into fall camp. 🏈 Who is the most important player on the roster besides Julian Sayin? 🏈 Which new starter has the biggest shoes to fill? 🏈 What is the biggest concern entering camp? 🏈 Which sophomore is ready for a breakout season? 🏈 Which game is Ohio State most likely to lose? 🏈 Who becomes the next defensive star for the Buckeyes? From Jeremiah Smith and Devin Sanchez to Zion Grady, Austin Siereveld, Bo Jackson and more, we're breaking down the biggest storylines surrounding Ohio State football heading into the 2026 season. Be sure to drop your answers in the comments! #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #OhioState #GoBucks #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #RyanDay #CollegeFootball Monday, June 8, 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 Iowa Preview: Can the Buckeyes Avoid Another Kinnick Nightmare?

Ohio State travels to Iowa City for its first trip to Kinnick Stadium since the shocking 55-24 loss in 2017. Can Ryan Day's Buckeyes avoid another upset? Or will Iowa's physical style, elite home-field advantage, and Kinnick magic make this a four-quarter battle? In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down: 🏈 Iowa's returning starters on offense and defense 🏈 The Hawkeyes' quarterback battle 🏈 Iowa's rebuilt defense under Phil Parker 🏈 Why Kinnick Stadium remains one of the toughest road trips in college football 🏈 Key matchups for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and Ohio State 🏈 Final score prediction and win probability Ohio State enters the game as the more talented team, but history says never overlook a trip to Iowa City. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #OhioState #IowaFootball #CollegeFootball Friday, June 5, 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 Iowa Rewatch: What We Learned Before the 2026 Kinnick Trip

Ohio State dominated Iowa 35-7 in 2024, but the game was only 7-0 at halftime before the Buckeyes finally pulled away. In this episode of the Daily Buckeye Blitz, we rewatch Ohio State's last matchup with Iowa and look at what still matters heading into the Buckeyes' 2026 trip to Kinnick Stadium. We break down Will Howard's efficient day, Emeka Egbuka's three-touchdown performance, Jeremiah Smith's big-play flashes, Ohio State's balanced rushing attack, and a dominant defensive effort led by Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Ty Hamilton and Caleb Downs. Most importantly, we look at the lessons for 2026: avoid turnovers, make Iowa throw, handle the road environment, and don't let Kinnick Stadium turn a winnable game into a four-quarter mess. Ohio State won big in 2024. But will the formula still work in Iowa City in 2026? Thursday, June 4, 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: Julian Sayin Is STILL Underrated | Could Be the Best in College Football

Ohio State enters the 2026 season with one of the most experienced and accomplished quarterbacks in college football, yet Julian Sayin still feels underrated nationally. After leading the nation in completion percentage, finishing fourth in Heisman Trophy voting, throwing for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns, and earning the highest PFF passing grade in college football, Sayin is entering the critical second year of his development under Ryan Day. In this episode, we examine why Year 2 is often when elite quarterbacks make their biggest jump, what national analysts and NFL scouts are saying about Sayin, how Arthur Smith could unlock another level in Ohio State's offense, and why the Buckeyes may already have the best quarterback in the country. Topics include: 🏈 Julian Sayin's 2025 season in review 🏈 Why second-year starting quarterbacks take major leaps 🏈 Ryan Day's history with Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud 🏈 National rankings and PFF grades 🏈 NFL Draft projections and scouting reports 🏈 Arthur Smith's impact on Ohio State's offense 🏈 Why Sayin could become a Heisman contender in 2026 Subscribe for daily Ohio State football coverage, recruiting news, game analysis, roster breakdowns, and Buckeye discussion all year long. #OhioState #Buckeyes #JulianSayin #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootball Wednesday, June 3, 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]