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Ohio State vs. Texas: Why Goal-to-Go Situations Could Decide the Game Again

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) and safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrate a fourth down stop on a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

September 9, 2026

Goal-to-go situations and situational play calling could decide Ohio State and Texas for a third straight meeting. Texas has had Ohio State where it wanted the Buckeyes before. It just couldn’t finish the drive. This is a talent-equated game. Both teams have NFL talent across the roster, and neither side has an obvious advantage at every position. When I analyze a matchup like this, I start with the head coach,…

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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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Road to Saturday: The Wristband That Taught Me How to Watch Ohio State Football

E + R = O Wristband | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

August 23, 2026

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I have worn the same wristband every day since August 2014. It is black with red letters that read “E + R = O.” Event + Response = Outcome. I was 15 years old when I discovered an equation while watching Ohio State football. I thought I was learning how a team responded to adversity, but I had no idea I was learning how to understand people. What I remember…

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CFP Contenders: Seven Teams That Can Realistically Win the 2026 National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza dives across the goal line for a touchdown during the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over Miami for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)

August 18, 2026

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The 2026 National Championship will be won by one of seven teams, with a wild card to watch. Here’s what you need to know when predicting a national champion. How many teams can realistically win the national championship in 2026? When you look across the country, I believe there are seven teams that have a legitimate path to hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy at the end of the season….

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Saturday Cadence: Indiana Wins National Championship, Completes 16-0 Season

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January 20, 2026

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The Indiana Hoosiers are College Football’s 2025-26 National Champions, capping a historic 16-0 season with a 27-21 win over Miami. On Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, completing a perfect 16-0 season, and claiming the first national title in program history. Indiana dictated the game from the opening drive. The Hoosiers managed tempo, won field position, and forced…

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National Championship Preview: Indiana vs. Miami, How Two Unlikely Title Teams Got Here

January 19, 2026

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College Football will crown its National Champion as No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami face off in a heavyweight matchup to reach the sport’s pinnacle. What started as a long season full of questions has turned into one of the most compelling title games in memory: an undefeated Indiana Hoosiers team with historic momentum, meeting a Miami Hurricanes squad that fought its way through elite competition to get back…

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Saturday Cadence: CFP Quarterfinals Recap as Miami, Ole Miss, Indiana, & Oregon Advance; What’s Next for Ohio State?

January 4, 2026

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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals saw both surprising and expected results as Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the action. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the quarterfinal matchups of the College Football Playoff as Miami upsets Ohio State, Indiana dominates Alabama, Ole Miss beats Georgia in a classic, and Oregon smothers Texas Tech. Biscardi and Kindcaid break down what happened in Arlington to Ohio State and how Miami pulled…

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Saturday Cadence: Full College Football Playoff Bracket & National Championship Predictions

The National Championship Trophy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. | Image Credit: College Football Playoff Media

December 19, 2025

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Ohio State and Indiana on a Collision Course: Blake Biscardi’s Full College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction The College Football Playoff has expanded, but the margins are still razor-thin. Championships still come down to matchups, execution, and who can withstand pressure. After breaking down the bracket, the path to the national title runs through the Big Ten, and it ends with a familiar rematch. First Round: Oklahoma over Alabama The Sooners…

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Heisman Weekend Recap Stayin’ with Sayin: Julian Sayin Interview; Fernando Mendoza Wins Award

December 15, 2025

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was in New York City as a Heisman Finalist, here’s what I learned covering the young star for the weekend. NEW YORK CITY — Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin spent Heisman Trophy weekend fielding questions about individual success, but his answers consistently pointed toward teammates, mentors, and the culture at Ohio State. I covered Sayin on the ground in New York as part of the…

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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

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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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