Saturday Cadence Podcast: Can Penn State Handle Expectations?; Ohio State Coaching Changes

February 10, 2025

Ep. 118: Blake Biscardi discusses the latest coaching changes for Ohio State and Penn State and expectations for the 2025 College Football season. Blake Biscardi discusses some of the latest coaching moves across the Big Ten, including Jim Knowles heading to Penn State. Can the Nittany Lions handle the lofty expectations to win a championship? Does the Knowles hire actually solve any problems for PSU? Ohio State brings in Tyler…

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Breaking: Ohio State DC Jim Knowles Expected to Leave for Penn State

Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles | Jason Mowry/Getty Images
January 26, 2025

Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles is expected to leave Columbus for the same position at conference rival Penn State, according to multiple reports. This move comes after three seasons in Columbus for an expected pay raise around $3 million. Ohio State returns veterans Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun, and Sonny Styles to the defense next year, which will break in eight new starters. The good news is that the “new…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Face Identity Game Against Tennessee in CFP

Ohio State QB Will Howard against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 18, 2024

Who is Ohio State under Ryan Day? What strengths should the Buckeyes rely on in the College Football Playoff? Ohio State’s program identity hangs in the balance as a heavyweight fight looms against Tennessee.  Amidst the talk of Ryan Day’s job and whether he’s coaching for it in the CFP, there is a question: What type of team is Ohio State? The dichotomy of the ponderance is that two paths…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Rounding Into Championship Form; MVP Jim Knowles

Safety Caleb Downs returns punt for Ohio State's first touchdown time since 2014 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 25, 2024

Ryan Day and Ohio State notched their second Top 5 win of the season over Indiana ahead of The Game against That Team Up North. During Ohio State’s third Top 5 matchup of the season, Buckeye Nation brought the juice. Ohio Stadium was electric from the start. Most fans never sat down until the late fourth quarter. It was the loudest I have heard The Shoe since the 2017 Penn…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Entering Most Important Stretch of Season

Ohio State QB Will Howard and RB Quinshon Judkins | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 18, 2024

Ohio State defeated Northwestern 31-7, moving to 9-1, enters its most important stretch of the season against No. 5 Indiana and Michigan. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Fly the W. Ohio State improved to 9-1 with a 31-7 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The Buckeyes started slow offensively and defensively but quickly turned it around in the second quarter. Ryan Day’s team controlled the game from that point forward as Carnell…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Got Its Juice Back in Happy Valley

Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka scores a touchdown against No. 3 Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 4, 2024

Ohio State notched a program-changing win over No. 3 Penn State in Happy Valley 20-13 in a tough, gritty performance by the Buckeyes. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, First, to Will Howard: you’re good enough. What an incredible, program-changing win for Ryan Day and Ohio State on the road against No. 3 Penn State in front of a record crowd of 111,030 in Beaver Stadium.  Chip Kelly and Ryan Day’s offensive game…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Jeremiah Smith Dazzles; Chip Kelly Effect

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 30, 2024

Ohio State true freshman WR Jeremiah Smith dazzles in his first road start, complimenting The Silver Bullets stifling performance. Dear Fellow Buckeyes,  Ohio State smothered Michigan State in its first road test of the season 38-7. The Buckeyes limited the Spartan offense aside from a 12-yard score after Will Howard’s interception. Jim Knowles’ unit forced three turnovers and bent but didn’t break until the second half when the Spartans were…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/30: Ohio State vs Michigan State Recap 2024

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September 30, 2024

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes defeated the Spartans 38-7! Jeremiah Smith proved to be in a class of his own with his performance Saturday night. The boys react to the impressive win. Dan think’s the Buckeyes displayed toughness. Meanwhile, Cass thinks Jim Knowles is playing a big chess game with other Big Ten offensive…

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Buckeye State of the Union Week 1: Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith Impress; Defense Legit

Will Howard and The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Akron Zips in the 2024 season opener. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 2, 2024

The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi shares his takeaways from Ohio State vs Akron, and offers his thoughts on Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith in the Week 1 Edition of Buckeye State of the Union.  Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Ohio State football is back, and the Buckeyes had an impressive showing on Saturday against Akron. The Scarlet & Gray defeated the Zips 52-6 thanks to a dominating second in all three phases….

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 4/12: Ohio State Spring Game 2024 Preview

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April 12, 2024

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! On this episode we welcome Blake Biscardi and AJ Mahoney to preview the 2024 Spring Game. We discuss the current state of the DB unit. What can fans expect this year under Jim Knowles? After, we switch to the offense. Which wide receivers outside of the big 4 can fans expect…

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