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

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

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

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

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

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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Breaking: NCAA Issues Penalties to Michigan Football for Sign Stealing Scandal

Former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) and former analytics assistant Connor Stalions (right) look on during a 2023 game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 15, 2025

The NCAA released its findings and punishments for the Michigan football program regarding a three-year sign stealing scandal. The NCAA has released its findings and penalties following an extensive investigation into a sign-stealing operation within Michigan’s football program, led by former staffer Connor Stalions. The probe determined that the violations were classified as Level I-Aggravated, with Michigan deemed a repeat violator. While the NCAA stated that a multi-year postseason ban…

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Press Conference Notes: Ryan Day Discusses Quarterback Battle, Team Identity, and Texas Opener

Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 11, 2025

Ryan Day updates Ohio State’s QB battle, team identity, and leadership ahead of the Texas opener, emphasizing fundamentals and depth. The season opener against Texas is just under three weeks away. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed the media Monday to provide updates on the quarterback competition, team development, and overall readiness heading into the stretch run of fall camp. The battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz is…

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Saturday Cadence: Blake Biscardi’s Preseason Top 10 & Heisman Trophy Watchlist

SOUTH BEND, IN - DECEMBER 20: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a touchdown in the first half during the CFP First Round game against the Indiana Hoosiers on December 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
August 4, 2025

Preview the 2025 College Football season with Blake Biscardi’s Top 10 rankings, playoff predictions, and early Heisman favorites. The 2025 College Football season is almost here, and that means it’s time for Blake Biscardi’s Preseason Top 10. On episode 121, Blake breaks down the ten teams best positioned to make a run at the College Football Playoff and potentially bring win the national title. This year features a mix of…

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Ohio State Football: Eddrick Houston Injury Scare at Fall Camp, Buckeyes Avoid Major Setback

Ohio State DT Eddrick Houston | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 1, 2025

Ohio State DT Eddrick Houston had an injury scare yesterday during the Buckeyes’ first practice of the season, but avoided a major setback. **Update: Eddrick Houston is dressed for Day 2 of practice, wearing a brace on his right knee.  During Ohio State’s first Fall Camp practice of the 2025 season, standout defensive tackle Eddrick Houston suffered an injury and was helped off the field, according to a report from…

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Ohio State Opens Fall Camp with Quarterback Battle, Emerging Leaders, and Texas-Sized Test Ahead

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) reacts after a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
July 31, 2025

Ohio State opens 2025 Fall Camp with a quarterback battle, emerging leaders, and a massive Week 1 showdown vs. Texas. Ohio State opens Fall Camp today, and the biggest question surrounding the Buckeyes as they begin their title defense, or, as Ryan Day says, their pursuit as the attacking National Champions, is the quarterback battle. That will be the headline throughout Fall Camp. Historically, Day doesn’t like to name a…

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