Can Ohio State’s men’s basketball make a run in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, more spring football questions are answered on Buckeye Cadence.
On Episode 2 of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid work through the NCAA Tournament bracket and spring football questions from what Ohio State needs out of John Mobley Jr. in March, to whether an upset over Duke is actually possible, to what the Legend Bey-Curtis Samuel comparison means for Arthur Smith’s offense in 2026, and more.
Ohio State’s Men’s Basketball
Episode 2 starts with John Mobley Jr., who has been one of the more compelling storylines of this Buckeye season. How can March bring out the version of him that Ohio State needs? Blake and Grant determine what role fits him best right now, where he can impact the game without forcing it, and why his ability to find himself in the tournament could be the difference between a first-weekend exit and a real run.
Ohio State shouldn’t take TCU lightly. Biscardi and Kincaid break down how the Horned Frogs are built, who the Buckeyes have to account for, and exactly where the matchup tilts in Ohio State’s favor. Duke is the next potential obstacle, and Blake and Grant make the case for an upset.
Before shifting to football, a moment for Thad Matta. His retirement from coaching closes a chapter that shaped modern Ohio State basketball and deserves acknowledgment and respect as Biscardi and Kincaid reflect on his career.
Ohio State Football
Spring practice is open, and the questions are already stacking up. The wide receiver room behind Jeremiah Smith is as talented as it’s been in years, but depth doesn’t answer the depth chart. Blake and Grant name players and make the case for who steps into that No. 2 role, and argue why the answer matters more than having a “loaded room.”
Julian Sayin enters Year 2 as the unquestioned starter. This episode zeroes in on the leadership dimension, which doesn’t show up in completion percentage but tends to define quarterbacks who make the jump vocally.
And then there’s Legend Bey. Comparisons to Curtis Samuel have been floating around Columbus since spring workouts began, and they’re earning their credibility. Blake and Grant examine what that comp actually means athletically and schematically. If Arthur Smith can deploy Bey as a true hybrid lined up wide, in the backfield, as a mismatch in space, what does that unlock for this offense?
Listen to Episode 2 of Buckeye Cadence on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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Blake Biscardi is the Lead Sports Reporter and Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin, focusing on Ohio State athletics, primarily football, the Big Ten, and the College Football Playoff. He’s the Creator & Host of the Buckeye Cadence and Saturday Cadence podcasts, and also a member of the FWAA. Biscardi has degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Communication & Leadership.