THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast

On this episode we welcome Trent from The Hotseat College Football Show! We recap the entire Indiana game. Is Devin Sanchez being unfairly criticized? How bad was the officiating? Why is Ohio State insistent on using tight ends near the goal line? We also discuss the future of Julian Sayin. Finally, we wrap up discussing the QB controversy in Columbus between Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair.
 
 

Ohio State football has reached the midway point of the season, and the Buckeyes face a defining stretch after Julian Sayin’s injury. On this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid are joined by Dan Smyth and Josh Cassinger to evaluate Ohio State’s biggest strengths, identify players who have exceeded expectations, break down what life without Sayin will look like, and assess the Buckeyes’ path to the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State is set to face Indiana in one of the biggest Big Ten games of 2026! How concerned should Ohio State be about the injuries? Is this a revenge game for Jermaine Matthews? Is Josh Hoover legit? We preview the game and where the Buckeyes face advantages and disadvantages. We end the show with our score predictions.

The Buckeyes travel to Kinnick Stadium to face an undefeated Iowa team coming off a massive win. Blake Biscardi joins the show to preview the big game! Are the Buckeyes on upset alert? How can Iowa trap Ohio State into playing their style? We analyze Iowa's offensive weapons. Does Hank Brown have what it takes to attack this Ohio State defense vertically? Can the Iowa running game get going before the Buckeyes put up multiple scores? Blake also gives us insight to Ryan Day's press conference today. Finally, we end the episode giving our score predictions. 
 

The Buckeyes are set to face Illinois in a Big Noon battle! Can Bret Bielema pull off a massive upset or are the Buckeyes too dialed in? We breakdown where Katin Houser and the Illinois offense can find success. Is Collin Dixon one of the best wide receivers in college football? Finally, we discuss scheduling fatigue regarding MAC opponents. 
 
 
 

Dan opens the show previewing the matchup against Kent State. Can the Golden Flashes give Ohio State fits? Dan gives his keys to the game and his score prediction. After, Dan recaps the loss to Texas? Who is to blame? Where can Ohio State draw a silver lining from their experience in Austin?

On this episode of TSB LIVE, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger and Dan Smyth break down everything they learned from Week 1 and look ahead to the biggest game of the early college football season. The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Ball State 56-3 behind a terrific performance from Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and an explosive Buckeye offense. Meanwhile, No. 5 Texas opened the season with a 59-7 win over Texas State as Arch Manning threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Now, Ohio State travels to Austin for a massive showdown with the Longhorns on Sept. 12.
 
On this episode:
🏈 What Ohio State learned from the Ball State win
🏈 The biggest concerns surrounding the Buckeyes’ run game
🏈 Why Ohio State’s passing game could be a major problem for Texas
🏈 Can Ohio State’s defense find its game-wreckers?
🏈 Arch Manning’s statement performance
🏈 How Texas’ new offensive weapons change this matchup
🏈 Ohio State’s weapons vs. the Texas defense
🏈 Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeye passing attack
🏈 Battle in the trenches
🏈 Texas’ wide receivers vs. Ohio State’s secondary
🏈 The biggest question facing Arch Manning
🏈 Situational play-calling and Steve Sarkisian’s decision-making
🏈 Three players to watch
🏈 Score predictions and who wins Ohio State vs. Texas
 
The last time these teams met, Ohio State won 14-7 in the 2025 season opener. Subscribe to The Silver Bulletin for the latest Ohio State football coverage, analysis and TSB LIVE. Read more: tsilverbulletin.com

Ohio State is set to open the season against Ball State! Dan and Cass preview the first game of the year! Will the Buckeyes push the tempo in the first game or save it for Texas? Where can Ball State find success in a game they are heavily outmatched? We give our thoughts on Ball State's electric quarterback Keldric Luster and highlight other key players on their roster. Finally, we touch upon the other big Week One games. 
 
 

We open this episode by trying CJ Stroud's new warmup technique! Next, we hop into breaking down the pivotal position battles on the offensive end of the ball. After a quick camp overview Dan and Cass breakdown Ohio State's 2026 schedule. Can the Buckeyes avoid multiple losses? Finally, we wrap up discussing Ohio State football debuts during the NFL preseason!

The Buckeyes are set to begin the 2026 season and the boys are pumped for football to return! Dan and Cass give their thoughts on Ohio State being ranked No. 1 in the coaches poll. Is there a disconnect between the media, fans and coaches regarding the preseason rankings? Next, the boys preview Ohio State's training camp. We each give three position battles to keep an eye on.