Saturday Cadence: Week 1 Top 10 Showdowns, CFP Format Changes, and Picks

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nicholls State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
August 24, 2025

Episode 124 previews Week 1’s Top 10 matchups, CFP format changes, and Saturday Seven Picks to open the 2025 season. College football is back, and Saturday Cadence is kicking off the 2025 season with a loaded slate in Episode 124. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim dive into the storylines that will define opening weekend and set the stage for the revamped College Football Playoff. Biscardi and Wertheim begin with a…

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Saturday Cadence: CFP Bracket & Conference Championship Predictions

Sep 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) catches a touchdown pass in the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks. | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
August 20, 2025

Ep. 123: Blake Biscardi predicts the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket and conference championship as we close in on the season. On this episode, join Blake Biscardi, Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin and creator of the Saturday Cadence podcast, as he breaks down his bold predictions for the 2025 College Football Playoff and conference championship games. Biscardi walks us through his four-tier CFP Contention model, spanning from “High Ceiling,…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Names Julian Sayin Starting Quarterback for Buckeyes

Sep 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
August 18, 2025

Ryan Day names Julian Sayin starting quarterback after winning battle over Lincoln Kienholz. Ohio State prepares for the showdown against No. 1 Texas on August 30th. Ryan Day has named Julian Sayin the starting quarterback for Ohio State for the 2025 season. Sayin was in a battle with Lincoln Kienholz, who has been in the program for three years. This has been a highly contested battle, according to reports, with…

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Press Conference Notes: Ryan Day Discusses Quarterback Battle, Team Identity, and Texas Opener

Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 11, 2025

Ryan Day updates Ohio State’s QB battle, team identity, and leadership ahead of the Texas opener, emphasizing fundamentals and depth. The season opener against Texas is just under three weeks away. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed the media Monday to provide updates on the quarterback competition, team development, and overall readiness heading into the stretch run of fall camp. The battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz is…

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Ohio State Football: Inside Look at the Defensive Tackle Depth

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
August 5, 2025

The biggest question mark on Ohio State’s football roster is defensive tackle, so let’s take a look at the Buckeyes’ depth. Defensive tackle depth has emerged as one of the biggest storylines and potential concerns surrounding Ohio State’s 2025 roster. While starting talent remains high, the loss of key contributors like Hero Kanu has left the Buckeyes with less proven experience behind their frontline starters. With the rigors of a long…

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Saturday Cadence: Blake Biscardi’s Preseason Top 10 & Heisman Trophy Watchlist

SOUTH BEND, IN - DECEMBER 20: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a touchdown in the first half during the CFP First Round game against the Indiana Hoosiers on December 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
August 4, 2025

Preview the 2025 College Football season with Blake Biscardi’s Top 10 rankings, playoff predictions, and early Heisman favorites. The 2025 College Football season is almost here, and that means it’s time for Blake Biscardi’s Preseason Top 10. On episode 121, Blake breaks down the ten teams best positioned to make a run at the College Football Playoff and potentially bring win the national title. This year features a mix of…

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Ohio State Football: Eddrick Houston Injury Scare at Fall Camp, Buckeyes Avoid Major Setback

Ohio State DT Eddrick Houston | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 1, 2025

Ohio State DT Eddrick Houston had an injury scare yesterday during the Buckeyes’ first practice of the season, but avoided a major setback. **Update: Eddrick Houston is dressed for Day 2 of practice, wearing a brace on his right knee.  During Ohio State’s first Fall Camp practice of the 2025 season, standout defensive tackle Eddrick Houston suffered an injury and was helped off the field, according to a report from…

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Ohio State Football: Four Underrated Players to Watch During Buckeyes 2025 Season

Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) celebrates after a sack against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports | Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
July 31, 2025

These four players with breakout potential are ones to watch during Ohio State’s 2025 season as it defends its National Title. The heat outside is not the only thing heating up out there as the Buckeyes hit the practice field this week to defend their National Championship from last season. Head coach Ryan Day is referring to his team as the “Attacking Champions.” We all know who Caleb Downs, Sonny…

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Ohio State Opens Fall Camp with Quarterback Battle, Emerging Leaders, and Texas-Sized Test Ahead

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) reacts after a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
July 31, 2025

Ohio State opens 2025 Fall Camp with a quarterback battle, emerging leaders, and a massive Week 1 showdown vs. Texas. Ohio State opens Fall Camp today, and the biggest question surrounding the Buckeyes as they begin their title defense, or, as Ryan Day says, their pursuit as the attacking National Champions, is the quarterback battle. That will be the headline throughout Fall Camp. Historically, Day doesn’t like to name a…

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Saturday Cadence: 2025 College Football Season Preview with Pick Six Previews’ Brett Ciancia

Penn State’s Nick Singleton, a Gov. Mifflin graduate, breaks free for a 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 win over Boise State Tuesday night in the Fiesta Bowl. (Rick Scuteri – The Associated Press)
July 30, 2025

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins Saturday Cadence to preview the 2025 College Football season with Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim. As the calendar inches closer to kickoff, Saturday Cadence returns with a powerhouse episode to preview the 2025 college football season. In Episode 120, Blake and David are joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews, one of the most respected analysts and outlets in the sport. Brett…

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