Author: Blake Biscardi

Press Conference Notes: Ryan Day Reflects on Texas Win, Outlines Path Forward

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addresses the media following a Week 1 win over Texas
September 2, 2025
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Ryan Day recaps Ohio State’s gritty win over Texas, highlighting Julian Sayin’s poise, defensive toughness, and improvements ahead of Week 2. Following Ohio State’s gritty 14-7 victory over Texas, head coach Ryan Day met with the media to discuss his team’s performance, areas of growth, and expectations heading into Week 2. Day praised his players for their competitiveness and toughness while stressing that plenty of improvements still need to be…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Defense Stifles Texas in Statement Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 2, 2025
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Ohio State’s defense swarms Arch Manning in the Horseshoe as the Buckeyes grind out a 14-7 win over Texas. Buckeye State of the Union: Week 2. Ohio State hosted Texas and won 14-7, extending Ryan Day’s remarkable streak to seven straight wins over top-10 opponents, including five consecutive. The Buckeyes now sit firmly atop my national rankings, and after Saturday’s performance, it’s clear they’ve earned it. The story of the…

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Saturday Cadence Week 1 Recap: Statement Wins, Defensive Battles, and Farewell to Lee Corso

Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) scores a 9-yard rushing touchdown past Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)(Phelan M. Ebenhack | AP)
September 1, 2025
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Saturday Cadence breaks down Week 1 as Ohio State, Florida State, LSU, and Miami deliver statement wins in playoff-level atmospheres. Week 1 of the college football season lived up to the hype and then some. Fans got a taste of playoff-caliber atmospheres right out of the gate with Ohio State vs. Texas, LSU vs. Clemson, and Notre Dame vs. Miami. On the latest episode of Saturday Cadence, host Blake Biscardi…

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Ohio State’s Ryan Day Silences Critics With Seventh Straight Top-10 Victory

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day at Skull Session ahead of matchup against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 31, 2025
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Ryan Day continues to prove he’s an elite College Football coach as Ohio State extends its seven game Top-10 win streak against No. 1 Texas.  It’s time to talk about Ryan Day in big games. With Ohio State’s win over Texas to open the season, Day has now rattled off seven straight victories against top-10 opponents. This streak dates back to the Buckeyes’ November win at Penn State last season…

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Saturday Cadence: Ohio State vs Texas The Biggest Opener in College Football History

August 29, 2025
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Ohio State and Texas collide in the biggest Week 1 opener ever. Let’s preview the quarterbacks, key matchups, and betting picks. The stage is set for a historic Week 1 clash as No. 3 Ohio State battles No. 1 Texas in Columbus. It is a rematch of last season’s CFP Cotton Bowl and arguably the biggest opener in college football history. In this episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi, David…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State vs. Texas and the 2025 Season Outlook

Caleb Downs returnss to lead Ohio State’s secondary as the Big Ten's preseason Defensive Player of the Year as voted on in the Cleveland.com preseason poll.Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
August 26, 2025
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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State is set to host No. 1 Texas on Saturday, so let’s evaluate the state of the program for the 2025 season. Welcome to the first Buckeye State of the Union for the 2025 season. As Ohio State gears up for its Week 1 showdown against Texas, there’s plenty to unpack about the defending National Champions and the state of the program under Ryan…

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Saturday Cadence: Week 1 Top 10 Showdowns, CFP Format Changes, and Picks

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nicholls State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
August 24, 2025
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Episode 124 previews Week 1’s Top 10 matchups, CFP format changes, and Saturday Seven Picks to open the 2025 season. College football is back, and Saturday Cadence is kicking off the 2025 season with a loaded slate in Episode 124. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim dive into the storylines that will define opening weekend and set the stage for the revamped College Football Playoff. Biscardi and Wertheim begin with a…

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Saturday Cadence: CFP Bracket & Conference Championship Predictions

Sep 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) catches a touchdown pass in the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks. | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
August 20, 2025
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Ep. 123: Blake Biscardi predicts the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket and conference championship as we close in on the season. On this episode, join Blake Biscardi, Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin and creator of the Saturday Cadence podcast, as he breaks down his bold predictions for the 2025 College Football Playoff and conference championship games. Biscardi walks us through his four-tier CFP Contention model, spanning from “High Ceiling,…

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Saturday Cadence: Big Ten Preview, Ohio State QB Decision, NCAA Punishes Michigan

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore throws out a pass during warm ups as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK
August 19, 2025
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On episode 122, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid preview the Big Ten and discuss Penn State’s expectations, Ryan Day naming Julian Sayin the starting quarterback, and react to the NCAA’s ruling on Michigan.  The 2025 college football season is right around the corner, and the Big Ten is once again poised to be at the center of the national championship conversation. Episode 122 of Saturday Cadence takes a deep dive…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Names Julian Sayin Starting Quarterback for Buckeyes

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
August 18, 2025
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Ryan Day names Julian Sayin starting quarterback after winning battle over Lincoln Kienholz. Ohio State prepares for the showdown against No. 1 Texas on August 30th. Ryan Day has named Julian Sayin the starting quarterback for Ohio State for the 2025 season. Sayin was in a battle with Lincoln Kienholz, who has been in the program for three years. This has been a highly contested battle, according to reports, with…

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