Author: Blake Biscardi

Saturday Cadence Podcast: CFP First Round Preview; Ohio State-Tennessee Deep Dive

December 19, 2024
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Ep. 108: Previews and predictions for the First Round of the CFP, including a deep dive into Ohio State vs. Tennessee. In this episode, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid dive deep into the First Round of the College Football Playoff with previews and predictions. Ohio State and Tennessee is the marquee matchup, the guys analyze the Buckeyes’ evolving identity under Ryan Day, their offensive and defensive keys to…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Face Identity Game Against Tennessee in CFP

Ohio State QB Will Howard against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 18, 2024
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Who is Ohio State under Ryan Day? What strengths should the Buckeyes rely on in the College Football Playoff? Ohio State’s program identity hangs in the balance as a heavyweight fight looms against Tennessee.  Amidst the talk of Ryan Day’s job and whether he’s coaching for it in the CFP, there is a question: What type of team is Ohio State? The dichotomy of the ponderance is that two paths…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: College Football Playoff National Championship Contenders

December 16, 2024
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Ep. 107: Blake Biscardi overviews his list of College Football Playoff National Championship contenders. The College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday night, so Blake Biscardi names his National Championship contenders. 12 teams in the field creates more opportunities to win the title, but Biscardi believes only 5 teams can actually take home the gold trophy. He discusses Oregon’s difficult draw, Georgia being underrated, Texas’s ceiling, Ohio State’s motivation, and…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: CFP Bracket Predictions; Pressure on Ryan Day

December 12, 2024
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Ep. 106: Full College Football Playoff bracket predictions from the crew, including National Champions and where the most pressure lies to win. It’s time to make predictions for the College Football Playoff, so Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid all reveal their full brackets and provide an early looks into the First Round matchups and potential games later in the tournament. They also discuss if the Committee got the…

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Ohio State Football: A Reason to Believe in Ryan Day, Buckeyes in CFP

Ohio State QB Will Howard | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 10, 2024
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Ryan Day and No. 8 seed Ohio State’s draw in the College Football Playoff is exactly what the Buckeyes should want in its quest for a title. This is the spot you want if you’re Ohio State. Heading into the College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes played its best game of the year against Indiana and its flattest against Michigan. All of that has been wiped away as the bracket is…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: CFP Bracket & Rankings Reaction; Early First Round Thoughts

December 9, 2024
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Ep. 105: Blake Biscardi reacts to the official CFP bracket and final rankings and gives early thoughts on the First Round. The College Football Playoff bracket is officially set and Blake Biscardi has his full thoughts on the rankings, seeding, and First Round matchups. Did SMU deserve to be in or Alabama get left out? Biscardi reacts to Ohio State’s home game against Tennessee and the opportunity ahead for Ryan…

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College Football Playoff: Ohio State Returns to CFP as No. 8 Seed, Will Host Tennessee

FILE - The College Football Playoff logo is shown on the field at AT&T Stadium before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 1, 2021. The College Football Playoff announced Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, it will expand to a 12-team event, starting in 2024, finally completing an 18-month process that was fraught with delays and disagreements. The announcement comes a day after the Rose Bowl agreed to amend its contract for the 2024 and '25 seasons, the last hurdle CFP officials needed cleared to triple the size of what is now a four-team format. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
December 8, 2024
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The College Football Playoff bracket is set and the Ohio State Buckeyes are in as the No. 8 seed and will host Tennessee in Columbus. After missing for a year, Ohio State returns to the College Football Playoff, securing the No. 8 seed. The Buckeyes are set to host a home playoff game in two weeks against Tennessee. Kickoff is set for 8:00 pm ET on Saturday, December 21st.  Ohio…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: College Football Playoff Bracket & Conference Championship Game Predictions

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December 5, 2024
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Ep. 104: Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim discuss the College Football Playoff picture and Conference Championship Games. The penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings released, setting most of the bracket with just seeding as the outstanding question for the Committee. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim react to the rankings and playoff field and predict how the bracket shakes out on Selection Sunday following the Conference Championship Games. How far do the…

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Saturday Cadence Podcast: Ohio State’s Collapse vs Michigan; College Football Playoff Picture

Saturday Cadence Podcast Rivalry Week Recap Episode
December 3, 2024
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Ep. 103: Blake Biscardi recaps Rivalry Week and Ohio State’s crushing loss to Michigan before discussing the playoff picture. Michigan delivered a shocking upset over Ohio State in The Game, leaving Buckeye Nation searching for answers. In this episode, we dive into the critical moments that shaped the outcome, including Ohio State’s struggles to execute offensively and Michigan’s ability to impose their will. Why has the rushing battle become an…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Abysmal Offensive Plan, Rushing Battle Fixation Lead to Worst Rivalry Loss

Ohio State captains and Ryan ahead of The Game | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 1, 2024
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Michigan upsets Ohio State in The Game in one of the biggest upsets in series history, leaving the Buckeyes stunned and confused about the future. Winning the rushing battle has become Ohio State’s latest obsession, as the Buckeyes have failed to accomplish it in each of the last four meetings against Michigan. While it’s true that the team that runs for more yards historically wins The Game, it’s become a…

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