Author: Blake Biscardi

Saturday Cadence Week 8 Reaction: Florida Fires Napier, Alabama Dominates, and Ohio State Stands Alone

Coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators, who was was fired after going 12-16 with the Gators, looks on before the start of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday in Gainesville. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
October 20, 2025
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Florida fires Billy Napier, Alabama dominates Tennessee, Georgia outlasts Ole Miss, Notre Dame crushes USC, and Ohio State stands tall. College football delivered another unforgettable weekend, filled with statement wins, shocking upsets, and the season’s next major coaching casualty. As the dust settles, the nation’s landscape is beginning to take shape, and one team stands clearly above the rest. The biggest headline of the weekend came from Gainesville, where Florida…

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Saturday Cadence Week 8 Preview: Penn State Coaching Candidates; Ole Miss-Georgia; USC-ND; Tennessee-Alabama

Marcus Freeman during a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 30, 2024.Melinda Meijer / ISI Photos/Getty Images file
October 17, 2025
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James Franklin is out at Penn State as a monster Week 8 looms. Georgia faces Ole Miss, Alabama battles Tennessee, and Notre Dame takes on USC. Penn State made waves across college football this week, officially parting ways with head coach James Franklin. The move signals the end of an era in Happy Valley, one filled with 10-win seasons but empty trophy cases. For over a decade, Franklin rebuilt the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: The Standard is the Standard at Ohio State Under Ryan Day’s Leadership

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Ryan Day celebrates win over Illinois with IlliBuck Trophy | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 14, 2025
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Matt Patricia’s defense remains dominant, Julian Sayin shines, and Ryan Day’s leadership has the Buckeyes playing championship football. Ohio State defeated Illinois 34-16 on Saturday night to move to 6-0 on the season, and once again, the story starts with the defense. Matt Patricia’s group turned in another dominant performance, forcing three turnovers and giving the offense short fields to work with throughout the game. The Buckeyes have been elite…

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Saturday Cadence Week 7 Reaction: Penn State Fires James Franklin: What’s Next for the Nittany Lions?

Penn State's head coach James Franklin reacts following an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) Sam Balkansky / AP
October 13, 2025
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Penn State fired James Franklin, headlining a chaotic weekend across College Football as the playoff race and coaching carousel heat up.  Penn State has officially parted ways with head coach James Franklin following the program’s third straight loss. A stunning yet perhaps inevitable move given the mounting frustration in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions entered the season with College Football Playoff aspirations but have stumbled into mediocrity, leaving fans asking…

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Saturday Cadence Week 7: Ohio State’s Defense, Michigan-USC, Oregon-Indiana, & Loaded Slate

Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry against Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 9, 2025
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Alabama faces trouble, Michigan hits the road, and Ohio State’s dominating defense, Saturday Cadence breaks down all the Week 7 games and upset alerts. College football’s Week 7 slate is loaded with heavyweight matchups and playoff-defining storylines. On Episode 137 of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid dive into a weekend that could shake the entire landscape of the sport. The show opens with discussion surrounding James…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Defense Dominates as Passing Attack Shines in 42-3 Win over Minnesota

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and linebacker Sonny Style following a win over Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 7, 2025
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Ohio State dominated Minnesota 42-3 in Week 7 behind a historic defense and breakout passing performance from Julian Sayin and Carnell Tate. The Buckeyes remain unbeaten as they prepare for a ranked road showdown against Illinois. Welcome to the Week 7 Buckeye State of the Union address. Ohio State continued its dominant 2025 campaign with a resounding 42-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night. The Buckeyes imposed their will from…

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Saturday Cadence Week 6 Reaction: Five-Alarm Fire in Happy Valley: UCLA Stuns Penn State, Miami & Alabama’s Big Wins

UCLA assistant coach Jerry Neuheisel hugs quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) after he scored a touchdown and threw a two-point conversion pass against Penn State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
October 6, 2025
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UCLA shocks Penn State in the Rose Bowl, exposing a leadership crisis for James Franklin. Blake Biscardi breaks down Week 6’s chaos. College football’s Week 6 delivered another dose of chaos, and perhaps the loudest alarm yet for James Franklin and Penn State. The Nittany Lions fell to UCLA in the Rose Bowl, a shocking upset that exposed deep cracks in leadership, culture, and execution. For Franklin, this wasn’t just…

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Saturday Cadence Week 6 Preview: Contenders or Pretenders; Miami vs Florida State Headlines a Loaded Slate

Carson Beck, Bethune-Cookman v Miami | Leonardo Fernandez/GettyImages
October 2, 2025
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College Football Week 6 preview: Miami vs Florida State, Alabama’s rebound, Contenders or Pretenders, and upset alerts. The college football season enters Week 6 with playoff implications, Heisman intrigue, and potential upsets on the horizon. Saturday Cadence Episode 135 breaks down the biggest matchups and storylines shaping the national conversation. The week’s headliner takes place in Tallahassee as Miami travels to Florida State. Both teams enter the showdown eyeing the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Defense Shuts Down High-Powered Washington Offense

Ohio State defensive linemen celebrate against Washington | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 30, 2025
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Ohio State held Washington’s 55-point offense to just six in a statement win, showing why the Buckeye defense is the nation’s best. Ohio State traveled to Husky Stadium and walked away with a commanding 24-6 victory over Washington. This matchup was circled as one of the Buckeyes’ biggest tests of the season, and Ryan Day’s team delivered in impressive fashion. Husky Stadium is often described as one of the most…

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Saturday Cadence Week 5 Recap: Oregon Survives Whiteout, Alabama Stuns Georgia, Ohio State Flexes on the Road

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws a pass as the Oregon Ducks face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 27, 2025, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. | Image Credit: A to Z Sports
September 29, 2025
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Week 5 of college football brought chaos as Oregon outlasted Penn State, Alabama stunned Georgia, and Ohio State dominated Washington. From double-overtime thrillers to seismic SEC showdowns, Week 5 had everything. Join Blake Biscardi on Saturday Cadence as he breaks down all the action and looks ahead to another loaded weekend of college football. The night’s biggest drama unfolded in State College, where Oregon defeated Penn State in double overtime….

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