Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia

November 6, 2025

Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia’s Relational Coaching Style. Blake Biscardi is joined again by Stephen Leonard from ‪@BuckeyeBackersPodcast‬ to recap Ohio State’s lightning round availability featuring Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Kayden McDonald, Jermaine Matthews, Bennett Christian, and more. Julian Sayin on Ryan Day: “He’s an elite quarterback coach and a big reason why I wanted to come here. Whenever…

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Ryan Day Emphasizes Growth, Consistency, and Composure as Ohio State Turns Page to November

Ryan Day addressing the media on November 4, 2025
November 5, 2025

Ryan Day emphasized growth, consistency, and composure as Ohio State enters November. The Buckeyes’ coach praised Julian Sayin’s maturity and unselfish leadership while reminding his team that “we haven’t accomplished anything yet.” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 35-14 win over Penn State, delivering a clear message: the job isn’t finished. “We haven’t accomplished anything. We have a lot of growth in front…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Encouraging Sign for Michigan; Penn State Recap; CFP Predictions

November 4, 2025

Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Encouraging Sign for Michigan; Penn State Recap; and CFP Rankings Predictions Ryan Day addressed the media today at Noon following Ohio State’s victory over Penn State. Coach Day also looked ahead at this week’s matchup against Purdue. Ryan Day on Ohio State efficiency: “We have to be able to execute efficiently for a whole game. We can’t have a bad play. We’re not…

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Why Ohio State’s Performance Against Penn State Should Excite Buckeye Fans for The Game vs Michigan

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 3, 2025

Ohio State’s 38-14 win over Penn State showed how far the Buckeyes have come since last year’s Michigan loss. Ryan Day’s team stayed aggressive, found its identity, and sent a message to Ann Arbor ahead of The Game. Ohio State’s second-half performance against Penn State revealed something Buckeye fans have been waiting to see all season: this team is different. The Buckeyes proved they’ve evolved from the version that fell…

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Saturday Cadence Week 10 Reaction: Auburn Fires Hugh Freeze, Ohio State Rolls, and CFP Chaos

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
November 3, 2025

Auburn fires Hugh Freeze after a 4-5 start as Ohio State dominates with 480 yards of offense in Jim Knowles’ return to Columbus. Miami and Georgia Tech fall in Week 10 upsets that shake up the latest AP Poll and reshape the playoff picture. Week 10 of the college football season reminded everyone why November is the most decisive month on the schedule. Contenders sharpen their edges, pretenders fade away,…

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Ohio State Launches Dual Heisman Trophy Campaigns for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 2, 2025

Ohio State makes Heisman history by launching dual campaigns for quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Ohio State has officially entered the 2025 Heisman conversation with two elite candidates. On Friday, the Buckeyes unveiled parallel Heisman Trophy campaigns for quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, marking the program’s most aggressive promotional push since C.J. Stroud’s 2022 run. Here are the two promotional tweets launching Sayin’s and…

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Saturday Cadence Week 10 Preview: Can Penn State Challenge Ohio State?; Oklahoma-Tennessee

Ohio State Buckeyes, Brian Hartline / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
October 30, 2025

The Saturday Cadence crew breaks down the Buckeyes’ dominance, previews Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, identifies potential upsets, and delivers their Saturday Seven Picks. Week 10 in college football brings a heavyweight matchup in Columbus as Penn State travels to take on top-ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes continue to dominate on both sides of the ball. Still, interim coach Terry Smith’s squad is desperate for a signature win to salvage their season….

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Buckeye State of the Union Week 10: The Showdown in the Shoe: Ohio State vs Penn State

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
October 28, 2025

Ohio State hosts Penn State in a Week 10 showdown at the Horseshoe. The top-ranked Buckeyes face a wounded but dangerous Nittany Lion team fighting for pride after four straight losses. Can Ryan Day’s squad prove they’re the nation’s best, or will Penn State’s last stand shake up the season? COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State takes on Penn State this Saturday in what was once one of the most anticipated…

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Saturday Cadence Week 9 Reaction: Texas A&M Stuns LSU in Death Valley as Brian Kelly Is Fired

LSU has fired head coach Brian Kelly after three and a half seasons. / Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
October 27, 2025

Texas A&M dominates LSU in Death Valley, leading to Brian Kelly’s firing as the Tigers’ head coach. We break down LSU’s next moves, top coaching candidates, Alabama’s narrow escape vs. South Carolina, big wins from Ole Miss, and why Washington and Iowa deserve to be ranked in our Week 9 college football recap. Texas A&M went into Death Valley and dismantled LSU in a performance that sent shockwaves through the…

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Saturday Cadence Week 9 Preview: The Turning Point: Florida Fires Napier as College Football Enters the Stretch Run

Kiffin’s Rebels are 5–0 :: Thomas Graning/AP
October 23, 2025

Saturday Cadence breaks down the biggest headlines, playoff contenders, and Week 9 matchups, including some notable SEC showdowns. Seasons are defined by moments: those inflection points where everything changes. For Florida, that moment arrived this week as Billy Napier was relieved of his duties as head coach. The move, while not unexpected, signals another reset for a once-proud program searching for its next identity. It’s a reminder that in college…

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