Author: Blake Biscardi

The Jeremiah Smith Equation: How Ohio State-Texas Gets Decided in Austin

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) and defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) react after Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dropped a pass in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
September 9, 2026
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Ohio State and Texas collide in Austin as the Buckeyes look to exploit coverage on Jeremiah Smith and win the biggest matchups. Ohio State vs. Texas is one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, and the matchup could come down to one question: How do the Buckeyes make Texas pay for trying to stop Jeremiah Smith? Smith enters Saturday’s showdown in Austin coming off an explosive…

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5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin scoring a rushing touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 8, 2026
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Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. The Buckeyes also found enough to fix before Saturday’s trip to Austin to face Texas.  Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected early and often, while Devin McCuin gave the Buckeyes another reliable target. The running game eventually produced explosive plays, but the offensive line struggled early. Ohio State also has to clean up its kickoff return operation after…

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What Legend Bey’s Performance Against Ball State Means for Ohio State Going Forward

Ohio State running back Legend Bey celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 7, 2026
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Legend Bey flashed his talent against Ball State, giving Ohio State more reason to expand his role as he continues to build trust. The freshman worked with the reserves Saturday against Ball State while Ja’Kobi Jackson and Isaiah West also saw opportunities. Bey brought a different element to the backfield, missing defenders for extra yards and creating plays by finding a crease. His explosiveness in space stood out. Bey made…

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Ohio State vs. Texas Preview: Biggest Matchups, Storylines & Predictions | TSB LIVE

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 7, 2026
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Ohio State vs. Texas takes center stage as TSB LIVE breaks down Week 1, key matchups, biggest questions, and score predictions. On the latest episode of TSB LIVE at Hoggy’s BBQ, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger, and Dan Smyth broke down what they learned from the opening weekend and looked ahead to Ohio State’s trip to Austin for a showdown with Texas on Sept. 12. The No. 1 Buckeyes…

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What Ohio State’s 56-3 Win Over Ball State Taught Us About the Buckeyes’ Offense

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catching a one-handed touchdown pass against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 5, 2026
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Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3, but what did the resounding victory teach us about the 2026 Buckeyes offense? Here’s an instant reaction. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State opened the 2026 season with an emphatic 56-3 win over Ball State. But what did the blowout victory teach us about the Buckeyes offensively? Is there a better way to start the year than Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith showcasing their chemistry…

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3 Things to Watch as Ohio State Opens 2026 Season vs. Ball State

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) stands with Tegra Tshabola (77), Carson Hinzman (75), and Luke Montgomery (51) during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 1, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
September 4, 2026
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Ball State won’t provide Ohio State with its toughest test, but the opener offers an early look at several important storylines. Ohio State is heavily favored by 50.5 points against Ball State on Saturday, and that’s part of the problem when evaluating the Buckeyes in Week 1. The Cardinals aren’t likely to test Ohio State across all three phases, but the season opener can still provide some early answers to…

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Ohio State Football: Legend Bey Earned Back Trust, Expected to be Buckeyes’ Kickoff Returner

Ohio State Buckeyes running back/receiver/return man Legend Bey can throw a wrench into the team's backfield plans | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
September 3, 2026
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After navigating the challenges of moving from quarterback to running back and missing time in camp, Legend Bey has earned the coaching staff’s confidence and an opportunity to make an impact Saturday. While there were some early hurdles, such as a minor injury in the Spring and missing the first two days of Fall Camp for violating team rules, Legend Bey’s response to them ultimately helped earn the trust of…

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Ohio State Football 2026 Season Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) passes the ball during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
September 2, 2026
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The Silver Bulletin’s staff gives their 2026 season predictions for Ohio State ahead of its Week 1 matchup against Ball State. Sometimes overthinking makes its way into football. But for Ohio State in 2026, all Julian Sayin has to do is “Get the Ball to 4,” right? Having Jeremiah Smith is the ultimate weapon in college football this season, serving as a trump card for the Buckeyes at all times….

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College Football Season Predictions: CFP Brackets, National Champions, and Conference Champs

Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half the CFP National Championship. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
September 2, 2026
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Blake Biscardi and Conner Smith give their 2026 College Football season predictions, conference championship game picks, and CFP brackets. The 2026 college football season is here, and Saturday Cadence is back with Blake Biscardi and Conner Smith making predictions for how the race to the College Football Playoff will unfold. Conner Smith (@CSmithMedia) of Buckeye Huddle joined me to discuss the biggest storylines entering the season, from transfer portal spending…

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Ohio State Football: Carson Hinzman Discusses “Hypothetical” Starting Offensive Line for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) lines up during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
September 1, 2026
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Ohio State has not officially announced its starting offensive line, but the competition has effectively been settled. Last Wednesday, Austin Siereveld appeared to reveal the direction Ohio State was headed along the offensive line when he spoke about playing right guard. While nothing has been officially announced, Carson Hinzman jokingly discussed the “hypothetical” starting five for the Buckeyes on Tuesday, when asked by reporters: The starting unit will “hypothetically” consist…

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