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Josh Pate says Ohio State will miss the College Football Playoff without Julian Sayin. In this video, Zach Smith and Kris Drew react to his take, and you can hear for yourself whether they agree with him. Is it a fair read on the Buckeyes, or an overreaction to a backup quarterback situation? Sayin hurt his throwing arm in Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana on Oct. 17. Ryan Day said Oct. 20 that Sayin is out "indefinitely" and gave no timeline. ESPN reported that Ohio State plans to play the rest of the season without him, and Day said, "We're going to play the guy that gives us the best chance to win." Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are the options, and both are getting reps during the bye week before the Buckeyes play at USC on Oct. 31. As reported, Pate said on the Rich Eisen Show that he expects Ohio State to lose at least three games and miss the playoff, and he questioned whether the running game improves with Fahey. In this video: Josh Pate's take on Ohio State's season without Julian Sayin What Ryan Day has actually said about Sayin's status Luke Fahey, Tavien St. Clair and the backup quarterback question Does Ohio State's path to the playoff still exist? Zach Smith and Kris Drew give their own opinions Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #JoshPate #JulianSayin #CollegeFootball

Julian Sayin's Alleged Elbow Surgery Changes Everything Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out "indefinitely," Ryan Day said Tuesday, and the Buckeyes are now planning for him to miss the rest of the regular season. Day also said the team is putting together a plan in case Sayin can't return this fall at all. What hasn't been confirmed is any diagnosis or surgery: as of Oct. 21, Ohio State has not announced either. Luke Fahey has been ahead of Tavien St. Clair, but both get reps during the bye week before Ohio State plays at No. 16 USC on Oct. 31. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what the surgery talk could mean for Sayin's recovery, for his future at Ohio State, and for a Buckeyes season that now runs through the quarterback room. Watch to hear where they land. In this video: Ryan Day's Tuesday update: "out indefinitely" and the plan for the regular season and postseason The surgery question: what's confirmed, what isn't, and why it matters What a throwing-arm injury can mean for a quarterback's timeline Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair during the bye week What the Buckeyes need to do offensively at USC and the rest of the schedule What it means for the Big Ten race and the playoff 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #JulianSayin #LukeFahey #TavienStClair #RyanDay #CollegeFootball #BigTen

The Real Reason Julian Sayin Got Hurt Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15, but the bigger story was Julian Sayin leaving in the fourth quarter. He was sacked just past midfield, fumbled, went to the locker room and came out with his right arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "at the least several weeks," and Ohio State is still going through testing. The Buckeyes are off this week, then play at USC on Oct. 31. What actually happened on that play? Zach Smith and Kris Drew go through the film to look at the protection, the pocket and the read, and how the injury came about. Watch to see what they found. In this video: The play: Indiana's sack, the fumble and the collision with Sayin's throwing arm Ryan Day's latest on the injury and the timeline The protection, the pocket and the read on the snap What the film shows about how it happened What the injury means for Ohio State at USC and beyond 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #JulianSayin #RyanDay #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball

Julian Sayin Is Out. Now It's Fahey Or St. Clair. Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 to end the Hoosiers' 22-game win streak, but the bigger story came in the fourth quarter. Julian Sayin was sacked, fumbled, left the field and returned with his arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "several weeks." Redshirt freshman Luke Fahey replaced him against Indiana, and five-star Tavien St. Clair, the Bellefontaine, Ohio, product, is on the roster too. Ohio State now has a bye week before it travels to USC on Oct. 31. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what Sayin's injury means for the Buckeyes. Watch to hear where they land on the Fahey vs. St. Clair question. In this video: What happened on the Sayin play against Indiana Ryan Day's update: "several weeks" and what he said about "a plan there" Luke Fahey: his role this season and his snaps against Indiana Tavien St. Clair: the five-star recruit and the first Ohio high school QB to sign with Ohio State since Joe Burrow The schedule ahead: bye week, then USC (Oct. 31), then Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes on who should get the call The facts: Ohio State 19, Indiana 15 (Oct. 17, 2026). Sayin's injury is described as a right arm/shoulder injury, and Ohio State has not announced a starter for USC. 👉 Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and Big Ten football coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. 📊 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com

Does Indiana have an answer for Jeremiah Smith? Curt Cignetti didn't hold back this week, calling Ohio State's star receiver "a wow player" and saying "there is no one like him right now playing at this level." Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Cignetti said, what Indiana can realistically do about Smith, and what the Hoosiers' third-down struggles at Nebraska mean for Saturday's matchup in Bloomington. In this video: • Everything Curt Cignetti has said about Jeremiah Smith this week, including "He's a freak, and we're going to have to do a great job on him" • Smith's production lately: eight touchdown catches over his last three Power Four games • How Ohio State moves Smith around the formation • Indiana's third-down issues, including one conversion in the win at Nebraska • What Ohio State needs to do if Indiana takes Smith away • Our keys to the game as the No. 4 Buckeyes visit the No. 5 Hoosiers No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) plays at No. 5 Indiana (6-0) this Saturday at noon ET on FOX. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns: [your subscribe link] Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Indiana #JeremiahSmith #CurtCignetti #CollegeFootball #BigTen

Is Legend Bey about to get his shot against Indiana? Ohio State's true freshman running back and kick returner is coming off his most involved game since the season opener, and Ryan Day says he's "starting to take some steps in the right direction for sure, and he's built a little momentum." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Bey's role could look like against the defending national champions. In this video: • What Ryan Day said about Legend Bey's progress and his hope for "another good week" • Bey's season so far: 6 carries for 37 yards and a receiving touchdown in the opener, then 4 carries for 13 yards and two kick returns against Maryland • Whether Bey could take on a bigger role in the return game or on offense against Indiana • How Ohio State's running back rotation and special teams could factor into the matchup • What the Buckeyes need from every position to win on the road at Indiana No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) visits No. 5 Indiana (6-0) on Saturday at noon ET on FOX at Memorial Stadium. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #LegendBey #Buckeyes #Indiana #CollegeFootball #BigTen

Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones has a message for Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State: "We're not gonna let you beat us with the guy that's been torching the rest of the country." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Jones said, how Indiana plans to slow down the most productive receiver in the Big Ten, and whether the Hoosiers can actually pull it off. In this video: • What Isaiah Jones said about Jeremiah Smith and how Indiana plans to defend him • Why Indiana wants to bracket Smith's side of the field and stop the run first • Jeremiah Smith's numbers this season: he leads the Big Ten in catches, yards and touchdowns, including 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois • Indiana's defense, which has missed 11 tackles against Nebraska • What Ryan Day said about Smith drawing double and triple coverage • How Ohio State can still win if Indiana takes Smith away Jones is a senior linebacker from London, Ohio. He grew up an Ohio State fan, his father D.J. Jones played tight end for the Buckeyes, and he recorded two sacks against Ohio State in last year's Big Ten Championship Game. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and film breakdowns. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Indiana #JeremiahSmith #IsaiahJones #CollegeFootball #BigTen

Is Kyle Whittingham pinning Michigan's struggles on Bryce Underwood? Menace2Sports breaks down Whittingham's comments about his quarterback, why the hosts think Underwood is taking the heat, and whether the Michigan coaching staff deserves just as much of the blame. In this video: • What Whittingham has said about Underwood since the opener, including "It's not infinite. At some point, we've got to turn the corner" • Michigan's 20-14 loss at Minnesota, where Underwood went 10-of-21 for 101 yards and threw two interceptions • Why the hosts see a pattern in how Whittingham talks about his quarterback • How much of the problem sits with the offense and the play-calling, not just Underwood • What true freshman Tommy Carr means for the QB room • What Michigan's 3-2 start means for Whittingham's first season Whittingham said Monday that Underwood remains the starter, with Jason Beck continuing as offensive coordinator and play-caller, and Michigan hosts Penn State this Saturday. The "blame" framing here is the Menace2Sports hosts' interpretation, not a claim that Whittingham has said Underwood is at fault. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football takes, Ohio State coverage, and Big Ten news. Shop, film breakdowns and more: menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #Michigan #BryceUnderwood #KyleWhittingham #CollegeFootball #BigTen

Nebraska showed Ryan Day how to beat Curt Cignetti. The Huskers built an 11-point lead on No. 7 Indiana, the defending national champions, before losing 20-17 when the Hoosiers scored 14 points in 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Now Ohio State travels to Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 17 (noon ET). We break down exactly what Nebraska did to take control, how it all slipped away in the fourth quarter, and what Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith can take from the tape. In this video: - How Nebraska built a 17-6 lead on Indiana's defense - The fourth-quarter collapse: Nebraska's offense gained just 60 yards on 19 plays before its final drive - Nick Marsh's 75-yard touchdown and the wide-open game-winner that sealed it - What Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers showed on film that Ohio State must fix - Ryan Day's game plan for Indiana, and the blueprint Nebraska left behind - Why Ohio State vs Indiana is a huge Big Ten and College Football Playoff game Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: can Ohio State finish what Nebraska started? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #Indiana #Nebraska #CurtCignetti #RyanDay #BigTen #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #Menace2Sports

Kirby Smart is one win away from burying the Big Ten. No. 2 Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face No. 6 Alabama, both teams are 5-0, and the winner takes sole possession of the SEC lead and a huge step toward the College Football Playoff. We break down why this game matters far beyond the SEC, what a Georgia win would mean for the national title race, and what it means for Ohio State, Indiana, and the rest of the Big Ten. In this video: - Why Georgia at Alabama (Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC) could reshape the playoff picture - Kirby Smart's comments: "We think we're a physical team, and they're a physical team" - Georgia's offense (No. 1 in the country at 51.4 points per game) versus Alabama's run defense - Gunner Stockton and Georgia's passing game, plus Kirby Smart's 2-7 record against Alabama - Alabama's 45-plus-point streak and its turnover margin - What the result means for Ohio State's playoff path and the Big Ten's national title hopes Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: does the SEC finally pull away from the Big Ten? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #Georgia #KirbySmart #GeorgiaFootball #Alabama #SEC #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CFP #OhioState #Menace2Sports

Chris Henry Jr. is about to get his shot. With Brandon Inniss listed as questionable ahead of Ohio State's game against Maryland, the freshman receiver is set to see a bigger role on Saturday, and Buckeye fans have been waiting for this. We break down what Chris Henry Jr. brings to the Ohio State offense, how he and Brock Boyd could change the slot, what it means for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, and whether Ohio State finally gets a true WR2. In this video: - Why Chris Henry Jr. is in line for Brandon Inniss' snaps against Maryland - The Ohio State injury report: Inniss and Devin McCuin questionable, Phillip Daniels questionable on the offensive line - What we've seen from Chris Henry Jr. so far, including his touchdowns against Ball State and Kent State - How Brock Boyd fits in as Ohio State's top receiver behind Jeremiah Smith, Inniss and McCuin - Whether Julian Sayin will look beyond Jeremiah Smith more often - What to expect from the Buckeyes' receiver rotation against Maryland Ohio State hosts Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: is Chris Henry Jr. the next breakout receiver at Ohio State? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #ChrisHenryJr #BrandonInniss #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #BigTen #Menace2Sports

Ryan Day told Julian Sayin exactly how he wants Jeremiah Smith treated: "If he's single-covered, he's open. If he's double-covered, he's sort of open. If he's triple-covered, he's covered." That message lands after Smith torched No. 14 Iowa for 11 catches, 206 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's 31-14 win, and it raises a big question heading into Maryland: is Sayin forcing the ball to Smith, or is that simply the right way to play? We break it down, from the Ohio State records Smith is stacking up to the Heisman race and what it means for the rest of the Buckeyes offense. In this video: - Ryan Day's full message to Julian Sayin about throwing to Jeremiah Smith - Smith's 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown game against Iowa - How Smith became Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches - Why Smith is the Heisman favorite, and where Julian Sayin fits in that race - Whether Ohio State's other receivers can get open when Smith draws the coverage - What to watch when Ohio State hosts Maryland (Saturday, Oct. 10, 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network) Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: should Sayin keep forcing it to Smith? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #OhioState #Buckeyes #JeremiahSmith #JulianSayin #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #Heisman #CollegeFootball #GoBucks #BigTen #Menace2Sports

Michigan's locker room is leaking text messages, and it's getting ugly in Ann Arbor. Screenshots allegedly showing a Michigan group chat have surfaced, with the author reportedly criticizing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, the offensive scheme, and the staff, right after the Wolverines fell to 0-2 in the Big Ten with a 20-14 loss to Minnesota. We break down what's been alleged, what hasn't been confirmed, and what it means for Kyle Whittingham's program. In this video: - What the leaked Michigan group chat allegedly says about Jason Beck and the offense - Why the messages are attributed to tight end Zack Marshall, and what Michigan has (and hasn't) confirmed - The "worse than the Sherrone Moore era" comparison and why it stings - How Michigan's offense looked against Minnesota, and Whittingham's "results are unacceptable" response - What leaks like this say about the state of the Michigan locker room - Whether Michigan's bye week brings "tough decisions" on the offense Note: the screenshots were posted on social media on October 6, 2026. Michigan has not confirmed they are authentic, so everything attributed to the messages is alleged. If you want daily Ohio State, Big Ten, and college football coverage with no filter, subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: is this a one-off leak or a sign of something bigger at Michigan? Shop, subscribe and more: menace2sports.com #Michigan #MichiganFootball #Wolverines #KyleWhittingham #BigTen #CollegeFootball #BryceUnderwood #OhioState #MenaceSports

Jeremiah Smith just passed Chris Olave. In Ohio State's 31-14 statement win at Kinnick Stadium, Smith hauled in his 36th career touchdown catch to take the Buckeyes' all-time receiving touchdown record from Olave (35), then broke Emeka Egbuka's career receptions record on the same afternoon with an 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown performance. We break down how Smith did it, what it means for his Heisman case, and how Ohio State's defense answered every question about the run game by holding Iowa to just 39 rushing yards, the fewest the Hawkeyes have managed since 2005. In this video: - Jeremiah Smith breaks Chris Olave's Ohio State career receiving touchdown record with TD No. 36, and why the "last Olave record" milestone matters - Smith becomes the first Buckeye ever with back-to-back 200-yard receiving games, one week after his four-touchdown, 217-yard night against Illinois - How Matt Patricia's defense bounced back after the Illinois rushing breakdown and shut down Iowa's ground game at Kinnick Stadium - Ja'Kobi Jackson's first start: 72 rushing yards on 14 carries and a touchdown - Ohio State's first ranked road win of the season and first win at Kinnick Stadium since 2010, as the Buckeyes move to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten - What this win means heading into the rest of Ohio State's October schedule and the Heisman race Subscribe for daily Ohio State breakdowns, Big Ten analysis, and everything Buckeyes football all season long. #OhioState #Buckeyes #JeremiahSmith #ChrisOlave #BigTen #CollegeFootball #OhioStateFootball #Heisman

Kirk Ferentz knows exactly what he's doing, and Ohio State just handed him the blueprint. After allowing 199 rushing yards to Illinois — including 113 to a single running back — the Buckeyes' defensive line walks into Kinnick Stadium against the deepest, most physical rushing attack in the Big Ten. We break down why Iowa is going to run the ball at Matt Patricia's defense over and over and over again on Saturday, whether Ohio State's run defense can fix its gap discipline in time, and what it means for the Buckeyes' playoff hopes if it can't. In this video: - Why Iowa's four 100-yard rushers (Kamari Moulton, Braden Jackson, Xavier Williams, Nathan McNeil) make this the toughest run-game test Ohio State has faced all year - Kenyatta Jackson Jr.'s blunt admission that the Illinois performance was "unacceptable" — and what has to change - Ryan Day's warning that "all it takes is one guy to be out of a gap" against this Iowa offensive line - How Matt Patricia and Larry Johnson are adjusting the defensive gameplan after Sunday film study - Why Iowa's own stout run defense (87.8 YPG, 3rd in the Big Ten) means Ohio State can't just abandon the ground game either - Our prediction for how this trenches battle decides Saturday's game in Iowa City Subscribe for daily Ohio State breakdowns, Big Ten previews, and everything Buckeyes football all season long. #OhioState #Buckeyes #Iowa #Hawkeyes #BigTen #CollegeFootball #RyanDay #MattPatricia