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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/18: Ohio State vs. Kent State Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
September 18, 2026
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Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan opens the show previewing the matchup against Kent State. Can the Golden Flashes give Ohio State fits? Dan gives his keys to the game and his score prediction. After, Dan recaps the loss to Texas? Who is to blame? Where can Ohio State draw a silver lining from their experience in Austin? Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes Dan SmythOhio State graduate….

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Ohio State Football: 3 Players Poised to Break Out Against Ball State

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) attempts to catch the ball against Cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) in the first half of the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
September 1, 2026
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The Ohio State Buckeyes are just days away from their week one matchup against Ball State in Columbus. Here are 3 players who could break out on Saturday.  Ryan Day and his staff have been working meticulously behind the scenes for this moment, filling roster holes, adapting the game plan, and assessing how each new addition will fit the team. As week one approaches, the Buckeyes will look to these…

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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Defensive Depth Chart Predictions for 2026 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia fist bumps linebacker Garrett Stover (23) during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 31, 2026
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Here’s a prediction for the Ohio State depth chart on defense as Matt Patricia replaces seven starters as we enter game week. The blend of depth and young talent on Matt Patricia’s defense has me and the coaching staff optimistic. Patricia’s ability to hand-pick more of his own players lends credence to the potential of this unit as well. Coming from the “do your job” school of Bill Belichick, this…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Name Seven Team Captains for 2026 Season

2026 Team Captains Announcement | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
August 22, 2026
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Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall. A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Gives Vote of Confidence to a Deep Linbacker Room

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August 17, 2026
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Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day gave his take on a deep and talented linebacker room for the Buckeyes in 2026. With the departure of two top 10 draft picks, the Linebacker position is experiencing a reload. “There’s no rebuilding anything around here. So, that’s the standard,” said Ryan Day during his Saturday press conference. The standard is no different for James Laurinaitis and his unit. How this coaching staff…

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Ohio State Football: James Laurinaitis Ushers in New Group of Linebackers for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes LB coach James Laurinaitis spoke glowingly of an OSU product who's about to cash out in the NFL draft | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
June 12, 2026
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Ohio State football’s Linebackers Coach James Laurinaitis will usher in a new group of Silver Bullets on defense for the Buckeyes in 2026. On April 23rd of this year, Ohio State became the first school to have two linebackers selected in the top 10 picks of the NFL draft. Arvell Reese would go 5th overall to the Giants, and Sonny Styles followed as the 7th overall pick to the Commanders….

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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
January 23, 2026
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“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Look to Keep Momentum Against Struggling Badgers

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October 16, 2025
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Ohio State visits Wisconsin ahead of their second bye week. The Buckeyes look to keep momentum rolling as they face the struggling Badgers in Madison.  The Ohio State Buckeyes will remain at number one for another week after their 18-point win at then-number 17 ranked Illinois 34-16. Ryan Day’s side now sit at 6-0 and are 3-0 in conference play. The Indiana Hoosiers are the only other Big Ten side…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/11: Ohio State vs. Ohio University In-State Showdown

Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) lines up on defense during the first quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
September 12, 2025
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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! We are live from Ohio Stadium after spending the evening at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center! We discuss our thoughts from Wednesday’s press conference at the Woody. We then hop into breaking down the game between Ohio State and Ohio University. Is it the correct decision for the Bobcats to play…

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Ohio State Football: 3 Buckeyes Stand Out Against Grambling State

Ohio State players celebrate a touchdown against Grambling State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 8, 2025
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Ohio State had three young players perform at a high level in the Buckeyes’ rout of Grambling State 70-0 on Saturday. Ohio State won in emphatic fashion, steamrolling Grambling State 70-0 in front of 100,000 plus on Saturday. The Buckeyes controlled the game in all phases behind Julian Sayin’s first half performance and the dominance of Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith. This matchup was one we expected to see depth…

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