The Ryan Smith Show

Buckeyes Roll, Cavs Rise

Buckeyes cruising, Cavs building, Browns boiling over—this one moves fast and hits hard. We open with Ohio State’s statement win over Penn State, a freshman-sparking Heisman surge, and the kind of one-handed grab that flips a game and a season’s belief. Purdue is next on the docket, but Michigan is the storm cloud on the horizon, and you can feel the confidence humming in Columbus. Switching to the hardwood, Cleveland’s 4–3 start brings equal parts optimism and urgency. Donovan Mitchell’s flamethrower night papered over a shot diet that leans too heavy on threes, while Lonzo Ball’s bench leadership steadies the second unit. The fix feels obvious: feed Mobley and Allen, hunt paint touches, and let Darius Garland’s return unlock better spacing and pacing. Around the league, the East is chaotic in the best way, and the West is a showcase—SGA operating like a surgeon, and Victor Wembanyama bending geometry with added strength and timing. The Lakers become a contender if LeBron shifts to a smarter load, Austin Reaves keeps cooking, and roles stay clear. Then comes the Browns. A bye week bought time but not answers. If the offense won’t test defenses past 20 yards, the ceiling stays glued shut. Let the coordinator call plays, establish a real run rotation, and be honest at quarterback. If the current plan can’t unlock the receivers, give the young arm a shot with a clean, vertical script. Meanwhile, the AFC landscape is tilting: Baltimore looks dangerous, Buffalo is stubborn in the regular season, and Kansas City doesn’t feel inevitable. Adapt now or get left behind. If you’re here for sharp takes, clear fixes, and real talk on Ohio sports and the wider NBA and NFL landscape, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves ball, and drop your hottest take in the comments—what change would you make first?

Browns are Browns; Buckeyes Face Challenges: Let's Talk!

Ryan Smith breaks down what's wrong with the Browns so far this season and he helps us prepare for bigger challenges coming the Buckeyes way.