With Ohio State set to take on Utah Saturday in this year’s Rose Bowl, Ohio State has been taking the practice field in Southern California in preparation of what is sure to be a historic matchup. One of the benefits of Ohio State heading west for the bowl season is they get a chance to bring the Ohio State brand to a star studded state in hopes to show recruits…
What To Watch For In The Rose Bowl
There’s no doubt about it: the Rose Bowl is not where the Buckeyes expected to be nor wanted to be at the end of the year. Nonetheless, it’s still the Rose Bowl and there is still plenty to improve upon and play for. The overwhelming amount of attention will of course be on the defense, namely against the run as Utah prides itself on having a physical ground game, something…
A Chance for Young Bucks to Shine in Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl- or as the legendary Keith Jackson called it “The Granddaddy of Them All”- is just a few days away. Despite arguably being the most prestigious bowl destination outside the College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes will be missing many key veterans. Ryan Day said in addition to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Haskell Garrett and Nicholas Petit-Frere will not play in the Rose Bowl for Ohio State. — Patrick…
Ohio State Offensive Lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere Declares for NFL Draft
In another bit of unsurprising news, Ohio State offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere has announced that he will be declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. Thank you Buckeye Nation!Summer’s heat or winter’s cold, The seasons pass the years will roll, Time and change will surely show, How firm thy friendship…🅾️-HI-🅾️ pic.twitter.com/vSVzTGkUhS — Nicholas Petit-Frere (@NicholasPetit) December 28, 2021 Petit-Frere’s time as a Buckeye has been interesting. He was one of the…
Ohio State Wide Receiver Garrett Wilson Officially Declares for 2022 NFL Draft
After a stellar three-year career in Columbus, Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson has officially made the expected move and announced he will be declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft. He will not play in Ohio State’s upcoming Rose Bowl game against Utah. It’s been a special 3 years… To Buckeye Nation with love. ✌? #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/FRKHTwNEwj — Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) December 27, 2021 Wilson was a truly elite player…
BOOM! DeaMonte Trayanum Set to Transfer to Ohio State
Ohio State picked up a new addition out of the transfer portal today and received a nice Christmas gift when Arizona State transfer DeaMonte Trayanum announced he’d be heading to Columbus to continue his career. Coming back home playing defense, ain’t no other way to do it! O-H ? #AnotherKidFromAkron pic.twitter.com/i7kOJU5DAo — DeaMonte Trayanum (@Chipperrz_) December 25, 2021 Trayanum played a big role for the Sun Devils in his first…
The Ideal Edge Rusher in a Jim Knowles Defense
It is fair to state that the Buckeye defense struggled in 2021. Most notably in the losses to Oregon and Michigan, the defense failed to generate any semblance of a consistent pass rush that has been a staple for Ohio State the last decade. Despite putting up decent team sack numbers, 36 to be exact, the Buckeyes have not had an elite pass rusher since the departure of Chase Young….
Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/20: National Signing Day Recap
Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Dan and Cass start the episode with our special guest, the mastermind behind the Silver Bulletin, David Wertheim. Dave discusses his plans for the website and plans for our show. Next the boys recap signing day and talk about their favorite signings. The boys debate if Coach Stud is on the hot seat. Finally, we finish the show predicting…
Ohio State Defensive Lineman Darrion Henry-Young to Enter Transfer Portal
Ohio State has seen its fair share of players enter the transfer portal this offseason. In addition to Craig Young, Ryan Watts, and Quinn Ewers, who joined midseason departures Dallas Gant and K’Vaughan Pope, Buckeyes defensive lineman Darrion Henry-Young will enter the portal as well. Henry-Young was a four-star recruit out of Princeton High School (Cincinnati), where he was a teammate of Buckeyes starting offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. After…
College Football is Changing Before Our Eyes
College Football is Changing Before Our Eyes This season brought a rekindled passion for the game. College football is undergoing massive change as it ushers in an era of player and coach mobility. Change is an inevitable part of life. Some of it is good and some bad. College football, a sport known for its rich history, tradition, and pageantry, is undergoing another set of dramatic changes before our eyes that…