Saturday Cadence: Conference Championship and CFP Predictions; Brian Hartline to USF

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate celebrating touchdown against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 5, 2025

An eventful week across College Football brings Conference Championship weekend, CFP Predictions, Heisman boards, and coaching changes. Conference Championship Weekend has arrived, and the College Football Playoff race is tight along the bubble. In this episode, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down all four major conference title matchups and predict who will punch their ticket to the CFP. Brina Hartline is set to become the next head…

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Leadership Blueprint of Ryan Day: How Ohio State’s Head Coach Built a New Era in Columbus

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day after beating Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 4, 2025

Ryan Day’s resilient, culture-driven leadership has shaped Ohio State’s identity and sustained the Buckeyes’ elite, championship-caliber performance. Ryan Day’s tenure at Ohio State has been defined by pressure, expectation, and constant national scrutiny, yet his teams continue to rise, evolve, and deliver when the lights are brightest. Across the years covering Day for The Silver Bulletin, one theme has emerged more clearly than any statistic or storyline: his leadership is…

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Two Minute Drill: Brian Hartline to USF: What’s Next for Ohio State? | Ryan Day Speaks, Sayin’s Growth & CFP Stakes

December 4, 2025

Ryan Day met with the media on Wednesday night to discuss Brian Hartline accepting the USF job, the 2026 recruiting class, and the Big Ten Championship. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed Brian Hartline’s departure to become the new head coach at USF, and his message was clear: the Buckeye culture and stability remain rock-solid. In today’s Two Minute Drill, Blake Biscardi and Stephen Leonard (Buckeye Steve) from ‪@BuckeyeBackers‬…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ryan Day Reacts to The Game, Communication Issue, Julian Sayin’s Command

December 2, 2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day broke down the win over Michigan, Julian Sayin’s growth, and the Buckeyes’ mindset entering Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship against Indiana. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 27-9 win over Michigan, offering a detailed look at how his team handled The Game, why their mindset matters more than ever, and what the program expects heading into…

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Why Ohio State’s Culture Prevents Any Big Ten Championship Hangover Against Indiana

Ohio State OL Austin Siereveld against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 2, 2025

Ohio State dominated Michigan and now turns its full attention to Indiana. Here’s why the Buckeyes won’t suffer a letdown in the Big Ten Championship. Ohio State walked into snowy Ann Arbor and delivered the program’s most complete performance of the Ryan Day era, dismantling Michigan 27-9 and reclaiming control of The Game. The Buckeyes played with confidence all week, carried themselves like the better team, and executed with a…

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Saturday Cadence Rivalry Week Reaction: Ohio State Breaks Michigan’s Streak and Lane Kiffin Heads to LSU

Ohio State walks out of the tunnel against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 1, 2025

Ohio State snaps its losing streak with a dominant win over Michigan as the Buckeyes and Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU headline the weekend. Rivalry Week delivered one of the most dramatic and consequential Saturdays of the season, headlined by Ohio State finally snapping its four-year drought against Michigan with a commanding 27-9 win in snowy Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes controlled the rivalry from start to finish, dominating time of…

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Order Restored: Ohio State Demolishes Michigan in Snow, Reclaims the Rivalry, and Punches Ticket to Indy

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 29, 2025

Ohio State storms snowy Ann Arbor, crushing Michigan 27-9 with a historic, physical masterpiece to reclaim the rivalry, earn gold pants, and charge toward Indy. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Order Restored. For the first time since 2019, Ohio State walked out of Michigan Stadium victorious. The Buckeyes dominated every inch of snowy Ann Arbor in a 27-9 statement that rewrites the direction of The Game and reasserts the Scarlet and…

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REPORT: Ohio State Expects Major Offensive Boost with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate Questionable vs. Michigan

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 29, 2025

Ohio State expects star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate back against Michigan, boosting the offense heading into The Game. Both are listed as questionable and will play, barring something unforeseen.  Ohio State should enter today’s matchup against Michigan with its full complement of offensive firepower, as star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are both expected to return from injury. Smith, who was banged up over the last couple…

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Ohio State Football: How Saturday’s Weather Could Shape The Game in Ann Arbor

Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (29) tackles Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) short of the goal line in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
November 28, 2025

Snow isn’t expected until after halftime, setting up a dry start and a weather-impacted finish as Ohio State and Michigan could battle winter conditions in Ann Arbor. Everyone on social media has turned into a meteorologist this week. Ohio State and Michigan kick off at noon in Ann Arbor, under crisp, cold gray flannel skies. While the first half will likely be mostly dry, the forecast calls for snow beginning…

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Saturday Cadence Rivalry Week: Ohio State-Michigan Preview, CFP Shake-Up, and Week 14 Picks

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with former Buckeyes HC Jim Tressel | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 28, 2025

Rivalry Week brings chaos, CFP drama, and massive stakes across Ohio State-Michigan, major matchups, coaching news, and Week 14 picks. Rivalry Week brings out the most authentic version of college football with raw emotion, season-defining stakes, and chaos waiting around every corner. Episode 150 of Saturday Cadence delivered all of it as Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim broke down the latest College Football Playoff picture, the biggest coaching storylines, and…

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