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The Ohio State Buckeyes are No. 20, but Ryan Day still has a playoff path. JR breaks down Ohio State playoff chances, ESPN FPI and the College Football Playoff rankings to explain why three November wins could change the conversation. Using the November 11 numbers discussed in this episode, we look at the 42.6% FPI playoff projection and the separate predictor scenario that reaches 56% if Ohio State wins its final three games without a Big Ten Championship Game appearance. Plus, this Buckeye Huddle Podcast covers Ohio State football news on Ryan Day’s approach to younger players, the Ohio State special teams changes under Rob Keys, and Jeremiah Smith’s award recognition and criticism after Oregon. Can the Buckeyes finish 9–3—and would it be enough? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt 0:00 Is There Still Hope for the Buckeyes? 1:20 Analyzing the Latest Playoff Rankings 5:27 The Role of Injury Context in Playoff Hopes 8:14 Ryan Day's New Philosophy on Playing Time 14:03 A New Direction for Special Teams 17:26 The Jeremiah Smith Conversation

Buckeye Central: Is Arthur Smith the answer???

The Ohio State Buckeyes need clearer answers on defense. Matt Patricia says communication and assignments must be simplified—and Ryan Day agrees. Will that help the Buckeyes play faster after breakdowns against USC and Oregon? On the Buckeye Huddle Podcast, JR breaks down the Ohio State defense, costly explosive plays, and how pass rush and coverage must work together. This Ohio State football discussion also examines Arthur Smith’s explanation of the offense and why getting Jeremiah Smith the football requires more than an open route. Plus, why Ryan Day is sticking with Luke Fahey over Tavien St. Clair, what the coaches’ evaluation process reveals, and whether the transfer portal additions have met this roster’s needs. What would help more: changing who plays or changing what the coaches ask them to do? Comment below and subscribe for more Buckeyes coverage. 0:00 The Crucial Word for November Success 1:34 The Case for Simplifying the Defense 5:16 Fixing Leverage and Defensive Alignment 10:42 Managing the Freshman Quarterback 14:47 The Logic Behind the Quarterback Decision 17:37 Did the Transfer Portal Deliver? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Ohio State football is making coaching changes. Ryan Day has fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher after the Buckeyes' 41-28 loss to Oregon, according to multiple reports. Is Discher the first coach to go, or could more changes be coming? On today's Buckeye Huddle Daily Show, JR breaks down the firing, Oregon's momentum-changing fake punt, and the costly coaching decisions Ryan Day acknowledged after the game. We also examine the serious questions Matt Patricia and Arthur Smith need to answer. Why couldn't Ohio State pressure Dylan Raiola? What happened to defensive effort and accountability? How did Jeremiah Smith go nearly 33 minutes without touching the football? And why hasn't Tavien St. Clair earned an opportunity behind Luke Fahey? The firing is confirmed by credible reporting. Additional coaching changes have **not** been confirmed, but the Buckeyes' struggles demand answers. **Is firing Discher enough, or should Ryan Day consider more changes?** Let us know in the comments. #OhioState #Buckeyes #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball 0:00 Ryan Day Begins Firing Ohio State Coaches 1:16 Why Robby Discher Was Fired 3:39 Oregon's Fake Punt Changes Everything 5:38 Ryan Day's Costly Coaching Decision 7:59 Matt Patricia's Defensive Problems 9:48 Ohio State's Effort and Accountability 11:44 Jeremiah Smith Goes Missing 13:22 Tavien St. Clair and Ohio State's QB Development Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Ohio State football faces a serious question about Tavien St. Clair's future after Ryan Day stuck with Luke Fahey throughout the loss to Oregon. Even trailing 38–14, the Buckeyes never put St. Clair into the game. Is Ohio State risking losing its former five-star quarterback? JR breaks down what Day's decision suggests about the quarterback hierarchy, why St. Clair could consider the transfer portal, and the concerns raised about his future in Columbus. No transfer decision has been announced. Plus, former Ohio State stars Tommy Schutt, Curtis Samuel, and Michael Thomas speak out after Oregon's 41–28 win. Jeremiah Smith went nearly 33 minutes without a reception, during which Ohio State gained just 83 net offensive yards. JR examines Smith's visible frustration and why the Buckeyes struggled to get their best player involved. And Jim Knowles' Tennessee defense now has 39 sacks compared with just 11 for Ohio State. What is happening to the Buckeyes' pass rush under Matt Patricia? Do you think Tavien St. Clair will remain at Ohio State next season? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for Buckeye Huddle Daily, Sunday through Thursday at 7 PM ET. #OhioState #Buckeyes #TavienStClair 0:00 Former Buckeyes React to Oregon Loss 2:00 Tommy Schutt, Curtis Samuel & Michael Thomas Speak Out 4:09 Ryan Day's Decision on Fahey and Tavien St. Clair 8:24 Could Tavien St. Clair Leave Ohio State? 11:19 Jeremiah Smith's Sideline Frustration 12:17 Smith's 33-Minute Reception Drought 14:52 Jim Knowles' 39 Sacks vs Ohio State's 11 19:33 What Ohio State Must Fix Next Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Ohio State football gets encouraging injury news before facing Oregon! Jay Timmons and Eddrick Houston are off the availability report, while Ryan Day expects questionable left tackle Ian Moore to play. But can Luke Fahey withstand Oregon's pass rush? JR and Conner break down the latest Ohio State Buckeyes injury updates, why Timmons' return could be so important to the defense, and what Ian Moore's status means against Oregon's dangerous edge rushers. We also discuss Ryan Day's message after the USC loss, Oregon's injury concerns involving Jordon Davison and Jeremiah McClellan, Dylan Raiola against Matt Patricia's defense, and what Ohio State must improve to win. Plus, JR and Conner reveal their final Ohio State vs. Oregon score predictions and pick six more major college football games: Miami vs. Notre Dame, BYU vs. Utah, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Alabama vs. LSU, Texas vs. Missouri, and Kentucky vs. Tennessee. Subscribe to Buckeye Huddle for Ohio State football news, game previews, analysis and postgame reactions. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #OhioStateVsOregon 0:00 Ohio State Gets Encouraging Injury News 1:00 Ryan Day's Ian Moore Update 4:30 Oregon Loses Jordon Davison 6:01 Ryan Day's Urgent Message 7:55 Can Ohio State Protect Luke Fahey? 12:47 Bold Predictions and Biggest Concerns 17:33 Ohio State vs Oregon Score Predictions 21:20 Six More College Football Picks Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Paul Finebaum says Ohio State football got ROBBED in the first College Football Playoff rankings! The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked No. 12 despite beating No. 4 Indiana on the road, and the CFP committee's explanation is raising major questions. On Buckeye Huddle, JR breaks down Finebaum's criticism of the CFP rankings, Hunter Yurachek's explanation of Ohio State's defensive concerns, and why Alabama, Indiana, and Ole Miss are ranked ahead of the Buckeyes. Plus, former Ohio State All-American LeCharles Bentley defends offensive line coach Tyler Bowen and explains why offensive line development is a much bigger issue than one coach. Ryan Day also addresses Bowen's performance, offensive line penalties, missed assignments, and why Ohio State is still evaluating its best five linemen ahead of Oregon. Was Ohio State unfairly punished by the playoff committee? Is Tyler Bowen getting too much blame? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for Ohio State football news, Buckeyes analysis, Ryan Day updates, and more from Buckeye Huddle. #OhioState #Buckeyes #CollegeFootballPlayoff 0:00 Paul Finebaum Says Ohio State Was Robbed 1:30 Ohio State No. 12 in CFP Rankings 2:18 Finebaum Reacts to Ohio State's Ranking 3:40 Finebaum Calls Out Alabama 4:25 CFP Chairman Explains Ohio State Ranking 8:27 Ohio State vs. Indiana Head-to-Head Controversy 10:49 LeCharles Bentley Defends Tyler Bowen 14:26 Ryan Day Evaluates Ohio State's Offensive Line Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Ohio State football players are revealing what happened behind closed doors after the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss to USC, including a difficult film session led by Ryan Day. Christian Alliegro described how players were challenged over mistakes and why the team believes its playoff push starts now. In this episode of the Buckeye Huddle Podcast, JR breaks down what Alliegro revealed about Ohio State's defensive effort, a costly third-and-19 miscommunication, and the accountability demanded after the loss. Offensive lineman Austin Siereveld also explains the confusion surrounding Ohio State's offensive line, particularly with cadences and red-zone execution. Plus, Ryan Day addresses potential coaching changes, questions about the Buckeyes' tight end usage, and his decision to start Luke Fahey against Oregon. With Oregon coming to Columbus, can Ohio State fix these problems before another critical Big Ten matchup? What concerns you most about the Buckeyes right now? Let us know in the comments. #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #OhioStateBuckeyes 0:00 Ohio State Players Reveal What Happened After USC 2:19 The Playoffs Start Now Message 3:33 Players Admit Defensive Effort Problems 5:44 The Third-and-19 Communication Breakdown 6:48 Ryan Day Addresses Potential Coaching Changes 8:44 Austin Siereveld Explains Red-Zone Problems 13:01 Ryan Day Addresses Tight End Usage 15:33 Luke Fahey Confirmed to Start vs. Oregon Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Kirk Herbstreit's comments about Luke Fahey and Ohio State football are getting another look after the Buckeyes' frustrating loss to USC. JR explains what Herbstreit said about protecting Ohio State's freshman quarterback, why Ryan Day and Arthur Smith's offensive approach deserves scrutiny, and what it means with Oregon coming to Columbus. But that's only part of today's Buckeye Huddle news. Ohio State safety Jaylen McClain acknowledged an effort issue on USC's opening touchdown, and Ryan Day has explained the concerns surrounding Jay Timmons' injury. Meanwhile, Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola just threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns against Northwestern, raising major questions about whether Ohio State's defense can stop the Ducks' explosive passing game. Plus, the Buckeyes have fallen from No. 2 to No. 11 in the AP Poll ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings. **In today's episode:** - Kirk Herbstreit's comments about Luke Fahey - Ryan Day and Arthur Smith's offensive decisions - Jaylen McClain's acknowledgment of an effort problem - Jay Timmons' injury and Ohio State's secondary - Dylan Raiola and Oregon's explosive offense - Ohio State's AP Poll drop and playoff implications **What concerns you most heading into Oregon: Ohio State's offense or its defense?** Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Buckeye Huddle for Ohio State football news, analysis, and updates every Sunday through Thursday. #OhioState #Buckeyes #OhioStateFootball #LukeFahey #RyanDay 0:00 Ohio State's Five Major News Updates 1:23 Kirk Herbstreit's Comments on Luke Fahey 4:42 Ohio State Defender Admits Effort Problem 8:04 Ryan Day's Jay Timmons Injury Update 10:32 Dylan Raiola's 336-Yard Game vs Northwestern 14:44 Ohio State Drops to No. 11 in AP Poll 16:57 What's Next for Ohio State Before Oregon Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Buckeye Central: Ohio State loses to USC in horrific fashion

Ohio State vs USC exposed a bigger problem than Luke Fahey. After the Buckeyes’ 30–18 loss, JR explains why Ryan Day, Arthur Smith, Matt Patricia, and Ohio State football’s protection, defense, and late-game decisions made life harder for Fahey. Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first career start, but Ohio State's recurring problems were impossible to ignore. JR breaks down the defensive blueprint Wisconsin provided against USC, the offensive line and tight end struggles, missed red-zone opportunities, and questionable fourth-quarter clock management. Now Ohio State faces Oregon with its College Football Playoff hopes at stake. Can Ryan Day and his staff fix these problems before they cost the Buckeyes another game? #OhioState #Buckeyes #LukeFahey 0:00 Ohio State Failed Luke Fahey 1:26 Why a Freshman Deserved More Help 2:00 How Ohio State Lost Despite 464 Yards 2:35 Wisconsin Showed How to Disrupt USC 4:43 Ohio State's Defensive Progress Vanished 6:27 Protection Problems Put Fahey Under Fire 7:44 Arthur Smith's Tight End Formations Aren't Working 10:16 The Goal-Line Collapse That Cost Ohio State 12:29 Penalties and Drops Failed Fahey 13:56 Ryan Day's Fourth-Quarter Clock Management 16:00 Faster Tempo Showed Fahey Could Handle More 17:34 The Three Fixes Ohio State Needs Against Oregon 18:16 Could These Problems End Ohio State's Season? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt

Ohio State football has a new quarterback question heading into USC vs Ohio State: Why hasn't Ryan Day named Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair the starter? JR and Conner Smith debate whether St. Clair has closed the gap—or Day is keeping USC guessing. With the Buckeyes preparing for Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans, could the quarterback uncertainty change Ohio State's approach? JR and Conner discuss why Fahey remains the likely starter, what he needs to prove in his first start, and how USC's pass rush could complicate things. They also examine USC's defensive line injuries, the opportunities for Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's third-down concerns, and their final predictions for the game. Is Ohio State's quarterback battle closer than we thought, or is Ryan Day simply protecting his advantage before kickoff? 0:00 Ohio State vs USC: The Quarterback Stakes 0:26 Why Ryan Day Hasn't Named a Starter 2:56 Ohio State Gets Key Players Back 4:18 Austin Seyreveld's Return Could Change the Offensive Line 5:31 USC's Defensive Line Injury Concerns 7:08 Can Jay Timmons Stop USC's Slot Attack? 8:42 Wisconsin Exposed a USC Pass Protection Problem 10:16 Could Carter Wilder Be Ohio State's Third-Down Weapon? 11:54 Luke Fahey's Biggest Test Against USC 13:00 Luke Wafle vs Ohio State's Offensive Tackles 14:12 Bold Predictions: Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State's Offense 16:11 Ohio State's Third-Down Defensive Warning 17:13 Why USC Could Be Different at Home 19:53 Ohio State vs USC Score Predictions 20:33 Rapid Picks: Florida vs Georgia 22:20 Arizona vs Texas Tech Predictions 23:54 Wisconsin vs Iowa Predictions 25:16 Northwestern vs Oregon Predictions 27:12 Miami vs North Carolina Predictions Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kfc69aD-JmkPNPtFqcGcQ/join Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Ohio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMM Find Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQ Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt