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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Why Ohio State’s Performance Against Penn State Should Excite Buckeye Fans for The Game vs Michigan

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 3, 2025

Ohio State’s 38-14 win over Penn State showed how far the Buckeyes have come since last year’s Michigan loss. Ryan Day’s team stayed aggressive, found its identity, and sent a message to Ann Arbor ahead of The Game. Ohio State’s second-half performance against Penn State revealed something Buckeye fans have been waiting to see all season: this team is different. The Buckeyes proved they’ve evolved from the version that fell…

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Ohio State Football: Multiple Buckeyes Shine in 38-14 Victory Over Penn State

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 3, 2025

Multiple Buckeyes had huge performances on Saturday as Ohio State dominated Penn State 38-14 in Jim Knowles’ return to Columbus. What was expected to be a top-five showdown at the start of the season didn’t quite live up to the billing. With the firing of James Franklin and Penn State’s disappointing campaign, the Nittany Lions came into the matchup with plenty of questions. They fought hard in the first half…

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Ohio State Launches Dual Heisman Trophy Campaigns for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 2, 2025

Ohio State makes Heisman history by launching dual campaigns for quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Ohio State has officially entered the 2025 Heisman conversation with two elite candidates. On Friday, the Buckeyes unveiled parallel Heisman Trophy campaigns for quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, marking the program’s most aggressive promotional push since C.J. Stroud’s 2022 run. Here are the two promotional tweets launching Sayin’s and…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Pull Away to Secure Statement Win Over Penn State

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate celebrates a touchdown against Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 2, 2025

  Ohio State rolls past Penn State with an impressive offensive performance. Julian Sayin’s Heisman candidacy is picking up steam. Julian Sayin delivered a performance fitting for a Heisman candidate as Ohio State cruised to a 38-14 win over Penn State. The young quarterback was nearly flawless, completing 20 of 23 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns, consistently attacking with his deep ball and keeping the Nittany Lions’ defense…

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TSB Staff Picks: No. 1 Ohio State Welcomes Penn State to Blacked Out Horseshoe

Ohio State receiver Brandon Inniss, left and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrate their win over Texas following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
November 1, 2025

Ohio State and Penn State square off in a Big Ten matchup for the last time until 2028. Though it lost its luster, this will still be a battle. In the preseason, this was one of college football’s games of the year. However, four straight losses for the Nittany Lions have tilted the game in favor of the home Buckeyes. Don’t be fooled by the records; there are NFL players…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day’s Team Finally Back Home, Hosting Struggling Penn State

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown against Grambling State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 30, 2025

The No.1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return home, coming off the bye week, as they face the struggling Penn State Nittany Lions. The world-famous Ohio State Buckeyes occupy the number-one spot in the rankings yet again and had a deserved bye week after two road victories, where they left no doubt. The Buckeyes are 7-0 and 4-0 in conference play, with a pretty favorable schedule the rest of the way. They…

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The Tradition Behind the Penn State–Ohio State Rivalry

October 28, 2025

Every late October or early November- when Penn State and Ohio State line up across from one another- the skies are gray, and it is a true estimate what it means to play in the Big Ten. This isn’t just another Saturday in the Big Ten, it is one of college football’s defining rivalries: a clash of tradition, pride, and postseason expectations. A Rivalry Born from Big Ten Expansion Although…

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