The Game Insights: What the Numbers Say About Ohio State’s Chance to Break the Streak

Caleb Downs celebrating against Rutgers | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 27, 2025

Ohio State enters The Game with a new mindset and elite defense, aiming to correct four years of miscues that have defined the rivalry. For four straight seasons, Ohio State has walked off the field against Michigan knowing the truth: the Buckeyes lost because of miscues at defining moments, not because they lacked talent, scheme, or opportunity. Turnovers, stalled drives, and missed kicks have repeatedly fueled the Wolverines’ recent surge…

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Ohio State Locked In: Buckeyes Lean on Process and Routine as They Prepare for Michigan

Ohio State LB Sonny Styles met with the media on Wednesday night ahead of The Game
November 26, 2025

Ohio State has a central mindset during Michigan Week focused on routine, fundamentals, and elite preparation as players detail Ryan Day’s message. Ohio State continues through rivalry week with a renewed sense of clarity and a quiet confidence built on routine, fundamentals (process), and trust — three pillars that have shaped this year’s team in ways noticeably different from a season ago. As The Game looms, the Buckeyes are preparing…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ryan Day Sets the Tone for Michigan Week

Ryan Day met with the media ahead of The Game between Ohio State and Michigan
November 25, 2025

Ryan Day sets the tone for Michigan Week with key updates, mindset focus, defensive priorities, and why Ohio State feels ready for The Game. Ohio State entered Michigan Week with clarity, urgency, and a laser-focused mindset. Ryan Day met with the media and delivered one of his most intentional press conferences of the season, outlining where the Buckeyes stand mentally and physically heading into the most important game on the…

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Saturday Cadence Week 12 Recap: Georgia Dominates, Oklahoma Shocks Alabama, and Week 12 Reshapes the CFP Race

November 17, 2025

Blake Biscardi recaps a wild Week 12 slate that reshaped the College Football Playoff and conference championship races across the sport. Week 12 delivered the kind of seismic Saturday that defines a College Football Playoff race. Every year, there’s a weekend when the season’s picture sharpens, and this one belonged to Georgia, Oklahoma, and a handful of teams fighting to stay alive. In the latest Saturday Cadence reaction episode, I…

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Saturday Cadence Week 12 Preview: CFP Positioning, Texas-Georgia; Alabama-Oklahoma

Georgia coach Kirby Smart on the sideline during the first half of the NCAA College Football National Championship game between TCU and Georgia on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. / Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
November 13, 2025

Texas @ Georgia headlines a crucial Week 12 as the CFP race tightens. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down playoff paths and upsets. The College Football Playoff picture is tightening, and Week 12 could define who’s still standing when the dust settles. On this week’s episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the latest CFP Rankings and preview two heavyweight showdowns that could reshape the…

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Saturday Cadence: Week 11 Recap: CFP Drama, Heisman Moments, and Blake’s National Championship Contenders

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza put the Hoosiers on his back against Penn State and made his case for Heisman Trophy front-runner. / Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
November 10, 2025

Blake Biscardi reacts to Week 11’s results and reveals his list of College Football Playoff National Championship contenders. On this week’s Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi recaps a thrilling weekend that shaped the postseason picture and set the tone for the stretch run. The crew opens with Oregon’s narrow escape at Iowa, where the Ducks survived another Kinnick scare to keep their playoff hopes alive. The guys break down how Oregon’s…

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Saturday Cadence Week 11 Preview: CFP Rankings Reaction, BYU-Texas Tech, and Oregon on Upset Alert

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning runs during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA
November 7, 2025

CFP chaos brews as contenders battle for playoff position. Blake, David, and Grant break down rankings, upset alerts, and Week 11 picks on Saturday Cadence. A wild week in college football continues to deliver as Auburn fires Hugh Freeze. On this week’s episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid react to the breaking news and discuss what’s next for the Tigers’ program moving forward. The guys also…

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Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia

November 6, 2025

Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia’s Relational Coaching Style. Blake Biscardi is joined again by Stephen Leonard from ‪@BuckeyeBackersPodcast‬ to recap Ohio State’s lightning round availability featuring Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Kayden McDonald, Jermaine Matthews, Bennett Christian, and more. Julian Sayin on Ryan Day: “He’s an elite quarterback coach and a big reason why I wanted to come here. Whenever…

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Ryan Day Emphasizes Growth, Consistency, and Composure as Ohio State Turns Page to November

Ryan Day addressing the media on November 4, 2025
November 5, 2025

Ryan Day emphasized growth, consistency, and composure as Ohio State enters November. The Buckeyes’ coach praised Julian Sayin’s maturity and unselfish leadership while reminding his team that “we haven’t accomplished anything yet.” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 35-14 win over Penn State, delivering a clear message: the job isn’t finished. “We haven’t accomplished anything. We have a lot of growth in front…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Encouraging Sign for Michigan; Penn State Recap; CFP Predictions

November 4, 2025

Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Encouraging Sign for Michigan; Penn State Recap; and CFP Rankings Predictions Ryan Day addressed the media today at Noon following Ohio State’s victory over Penn State. Coach Day also looked ahead at this week’s matchup against Purdue. Ryan Day on Ohio State efficiency: “We have to be able to execute efficiently for a whole game. We can’t have a bad play. We’re not…

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