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15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

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   21 Oct 2026

   HANGING IN THE BALANCE? / Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE 392

   HANGING IN THE BALANCE? / Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE 392 OhioStateVOCFB Host: Mark Rogers (Voice of College Football) Guest: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts247 Senior Editor) Air date context: Post-Ohio State 19-15 win at Indiana (bye week ahead; Julian Sayin injury dominates) Episode Overview The show centers on the massive uncertainty created by Julian Sayin’s injury. Ohio State escaped Bloomington with a 19-15 win that felt like a loss because of the quarterback situation. Helwagen and Rogers break down the game’s officiating controversies, defensive standouts, offensive line and running-game shortcomings, Sayin’s uneven play before the injury, and how the staff should prepare Luke Fahey (and possibly Tavion St. Clair) during the bye for a tough road trip to USC. Tone is realistic-to-cautiously-optimistic: the defense is elite, but the offense has clear issues and the QB situation is fluid. Timestamped Key Segments 0:00–2:20 | Opening & Sayin injury status High standard of QB play at Ohio State; Sayin met it for ~1.5 seasons. Now out “at least several weeks.” Helwagen has no inside info and says prepare for the worst-case scenario (possible transfer or NFL draft decision). Nothing is off the table. Day expected to give a briefing after practice; HIPAA limits what can be said. Take it one week at a time. Luke Fahey (true freshman) was not ready when dropped into a top-5 road game vs. a top-10 defense after limited prior snaps. 2:20–5:55 | The 19-15 win felt like a loss Late-game management with Fahey was questionable (asking a true freshman to throw instead of running to burn clock). Win came at a huge price (Sayin injury). Pessimists say the season is over; optimists note the talent and defense. Reality is somewhere in the middle. Bright spot: bye week gives two weeks to prepare Fahey as the starter for USC. 5:55–12:20 | Officiating: penalties called and not called Roughing the passer/targeting on Jermaine Matthews (targeting later removed); announcers questioned the call. Multiple non-calls of pass interference on Jeremiah Smith (photographic evidence of early contact, including on a tipped interception that gifted Indiana a short field and their only TD in the first three quarters, and a bomb down the middle). Estimated 10–14 point swing from these plays. Ryan Day repeatedly talks to officials about it, but it continues. Holding on Carson Hinzman was correctly called (negated a big Bo Jackson run). Riley Pettijohn held on the final Indiana play (egregious non-call that could have ended the game earlier). Rogers notes the “step and a half” standard for pass rushers and the limited target area (above the waist, below the neck). 12:20–16:10 | Final drive details & historical context Pettijohn forced pressure and batted a pass earlier in the series. Bo Atkinson’s tackle for no gain on 3rd down set up 4th-and-4. Nick Marsh catch was out of bounds (left foot clearly out); angle of the stadium made it hard to see live. Game of inches throughout. Indiana could have won it in other iterations. Landmark outcomes: snapped Indiana’s 22-game win streak; first home loss for Cignetti in 20 games; rematch of Big Ten Championship; last two national champions playing each other. Ohio State has only beaten a top-5 team on the road twice in the last 20 years (Penn State 2024 and this game). 16:10–22:15 | Defensive performance & standouts Defense played lights-out; limited Indiana to one sustained TD drive. Jay Timmons (nickel, #25): forced a fumble, multiple tackles, left with concussion (wanted to return). Named National Freshman of the Week (247Sports) and Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Future star / building block. Riley Pettijohn flashing consistently (pressure, batted pass). Jalen McClain’s fingerprints on all four Big Ten wins; dropped pick was a deflection that changed trajectory at the last moment. Neither team established the run. Charlie Becker had a big day (9 for 165) vs. Devin Sanchez in coverage, but overall TD prevention was excellent. Matt Patricia’s plan worked. 22:15–29:00 | Quarterback situation: Fahey vs. Tavion St. Clair St. Clair has comparable (or more) practice reps to what Sayin had before starting vs. Texas last year. Helwagen saw St. Clair in high school at Bellefontaine (smaller-school league). Family later moved brother to Upper Arlington for better competition. St. Clair has not seen Big Ten-level defenses consistently. Coaches have a year-and-a-half of practice tape on him. Not ruled out. Recommendation: build packages for both QBs, get both live reps in the bye, and consider playing both early at USC. Don’t go into the Coliseum with only one prepared option. USC is playing for its playoff/Big Ten Championship life after a home loss to Oregon. 29:00–35:00 | Offensive line, running game, and Sayin’s play Running game and offensive line are not Big Ten Championship caliber right now. Missing Jacoby Jackson’s physicality. Bo Jackson and Isaiah West (off the bench) did what they could, but the line struggled (depth issues finally showed; Phillip Daniels returning after four weeks missed vs. a strong Indiana front). Daniels’ early release contributed to the sack/fumble that injured Sayin. Two holds, two false starts, three sacks (some on Sayin indecision). Sayin was off: 5-for-14 in the first half, inaccurate (overthrew Smith for a pick), indecisive on earlier sacks, improved in the second half but still not sharp. This was roughly his 20th–21st start. Need more production from veteran receivers (Devin McEwen, Brandon Ennis, Kyle Parker) and tight ends. Early TE success on the first drive wasn’t sustained. Positive: Arthur Smith’s goal-line sequence (Smith drawing defenders, then easy pitch to Bo Jackson for the TD). Seventh time this year they’ve scored a TD in the final 30 seconds of a half. Chris Henry’s route-running and catch highlighted. 35:00–end | Looking ahead, odds, and wrap-up Bye week is critical for Fahey (and St. Clair) preparation. USC road game (Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC) will be difficult. Helwagen expects Ohio State to still be a slight favorite (previously would have been larger). Big Ten Championship odds (FanDuel) still have Ohio State as the favorite at -125; three remaining home games help. Helwagen notes past Ohio State struggles scoring TDs in the Coliseum vs. USC historically. Closing: check Day’s comments for any Sayin update; next week is the full USC preview. Key Takeaways Sayin injury is the dominant storyline. “Several weeks” minimum; season-ending or transfer/NFL scenarios are not being ruled out. Prepare for Fahey as the starter. 19-15 win was costly. Defense carried the day, but the offense looked limited even before the injury, and the late-game plan with Fahey was conservative to a fault. Officiating was a major factor. Multiple uncalled PIs on Jeremiah Smith and at least one clear holding non-call on the final series. These shaped the final score. Defense is the strength. Timmons, Pettijohn, McClain, and the unit overall played at a high level and limited a strong Indiana offense. OL and run game are concerns. Not currently at championship level; depth and consistency issues showed against Indiana’s front. Supporting cast must elevate if Fahey (or St. Clair) starts. Bye-week plan should include both QBs. Get Fahey and St. Clair live reps and packages. USC is a hostile environment and a must-win type game for the Trojans. Season outlook remains open. Defense + talent + schedule (home games remaining) keep Big Ten Championship odds favorable, but QB play and the run game will decide how far they go. Notable Quotes / Lines Helwagen on the win: “It felt like a loss. It looked like a loss.” / “Take your win.” On Fahey’s late snaps: Questioning why they asked a true freshman to throw instead of running to burn clock. On officials: Repeated frustration with early contact on Jeremiah Smith that went uncalled. On the OL: “Offensive line’s a disaster right now.” On Sayin: He “was off” and “so indecisive” in key moments; still one of the top 5–10 QBs in the country when healthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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   20 Oct 2026

   BIG Win In Bloomington & QB Questions Looming! / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 108 Presented By FanDuel

   Ohio State Primetime LIVE 108 Presented by FanDuel Hosts: Garrison Gaddy, Riley Burnett, Denzel Jones Title: BIG Win In Bloomington & QB Questions Looming! Aired: OhioStateVOCFB Intro & Betting Recap (00:00:31–00:03:45) Hosts open with the win in Bloomington. Garrison recaps his bets from the previous week: Florida-Texas under 52.5 (hit at 51 total), Western Michigan moneyline over Central Michigan (21-14), and Michigan-Penn State under 41.5 (hit at 39). This week’s bets: Indiana at Michigan under 41.5 (likes Michigan’s front against the run), Iowa-Minnesota under 40.5, and Ole Miss +3.5 at Texas. Weekend Chaos Across College Football (00:03:45–00:05:53) Alabama gets “dog-walked” by Tennessee (hosts cite roughly 26-10/26-12). Auburn beats Georgia. BYU beats Notre Dame at home. UCLA beats Wisconsin; hosts note UCLA is technically first in the Big Ten at that moment. Hosts enjoy seeing Alabama and Georgia (previously viewed as top-tier) lose, and enjoy Notre Dame’s loss. Riley notes Auburn stepped up in big moments (Evan McPherson’s brother “Money Mac” hits a clutch kick). Alabama’s offense looked out of sync; Keelan Russell uncomfortable. Other QBs Struggling + Michigan Situation (00:05:53–00:09:24) Garrison highlights that Ohio State survived Julian’s poor game while other high-profile QBs also struggled: Keelan Russell: 19/29, 150 yards, 2 INT, 1 fumble. Gunner Stockton: 22/34, 2 TD, 2 INT, 1 fumble. C.J. Carr: 27/49, 261 yards, 1 fumble. Michigan pulls Bryce Underwood for Tommy Carr at half vs. Penn State. Hosts note Michigan fans had high expectations after the five-star QB arrival; Underwood has struggled. Tommy Carr comes in but still throws for under 50 yards. Michigan gets its first Big Ten win. Garrison jokes that whoever starts for Ohio State vs. USC will throw for more than 50 yards in a half. Ohio State 19-15 Win at Indiana (00:09:24 onward) Final: Ohio State (then No. 4) beats No. 5 Indiana 19-15 on the road in Bloomington. Hosts call it an ugly, gritty win. Initial reactions: Denzel immediately praises the defensive line (held Indiana under 100 rushing yards) and the run defense. Riley notes that when other teams win ugly it is framed as “gritty/empowering,” but Ohio State gets criticized for the same result. Garrison references the Buckeye Space at halftime full of criticism while Ohio State was up 3 on the road against the No. 5 team with a struggling QB. Defense Breakdown Defensive line / Front seven: Hosts call this the deepest defensive tackle room of Ryan Day’s tenure (John Walker III, Andrew Houston, Jason Moore, Will Smith Jr.). Edges and front seven played well against one of the better RB tandems in the country. Peyton Pierce has his best game of the year, including a key pass breakup in the end zone. Transfer linebacker from Wisconsin gets praise after earlier skepticism. No. 12 (Cleve Mike) gets the critical sack that forces fourth-and-4 late. Hosts note the “praise as loudly as we critique” rule. Secondary & Devin Sanchez debate (extended segment): Denzel argues Devin Sanchez is overrated relative to the hype and five-star pedigree. He cites multiple first downs given up, including a contested catch by Charlie Becker, and says Sanchez has not lived up to the aura or the “All-American” expectations. He compares unfavorably to prior corners (e.g., Igbinosun). Garrison and Riley push back: Ohio State played a lot of man coverage (islands). Charlie Becker is a top-3/top-5 receiver with elite contested-catch ability. One deep contested catch by Becker is offset by a breakup; the ball simply wasn’t thrown his way often enough to evaluate fully. Riley emphasizes how difficult it is to play the boundary against Curt Cignetti’s RPO-heavy offense (slants, quick game, stacked box). Other secondary notes: Jay Timmons is repeatedly called a difference-maker and “the best player on the defense” / “playing like the best safety in America.” Nickel play is strong. Overall, the defense held Josh Hoover to roughly 50% completion on 40 attempts. Hosts note the defense is better than expected and compare points allowed historically (this year’s unit around 13.4 PPG). Offense & Julian’s Performance Julian has his worst game of the career. Hosts note uncharacteristic misses and pressure issues. Indiana sent pressure and Julian looked flustered. QB situation going forward (major discussion): Hosts lean toward giving Fahey (smaller, quicker, better escapability on early runs) the full opportunity and first-team reps. Tavion has size (6'5") and a year of experience but has not developed as expected. Leash should be short if the starter struggles in upcoming games. Isaiah West’s emergence as a runner is viewed as helpful for the QB situation (takes pressure off). Garrison stresses running the ball, slants, and crossers until the offense stabilizes. Jeremiah Smith’s Heisman case is put “on the back burner” for now; win with the run game and defense. Other offensive notes: Bo Jackson and Isaiah West got tough yards against a strong Indiana front. Arthur Smith’s fourth-down flat route to Bo is praised as a strong call in a high-leverage spot. Special teams (Connor Hawkins field goals) and Phillip Daniels’ fumble recovery are credited as game-saving. Rankings & Closing Discussion Hosts review the new top 5/top 8 and their own power rankings. Debate on Ohio State not being No. 1 (Garrison wants them higher; Denzel prefers them at 3 so they “play better”). Miami at No. 1 draws criticism (schedule). Notre Dame at 4 draws criticism (only real loss so far, weak résumé). Indiana should still be higher in some views. Utah’s top-10 ranking questioned due to schedule. Garrison’s updated CFP-style rankings emphasize consistency and wins (Ohio State has two top-10 road wins). Big Ten standings briefly reviewed. Show closes with thanks, reminder of Friday call-in show, and Pit Boss sponsorship. Notable Clip-Worthy Moments Garrison’s betting hits and new under bets (early). “Win by any means necessary / sometimes ugly” framing of the Indiana win. Full Devin Sanchez debate (roughly 00:19–00:29). Jay Timmons praise as the best defensive player. Fahey vs. Tavion QB discussion and short-leash comments. “Jeremiah Smith Heisman on the back burner — win with the run game and defense.” Phillip Daniels fumble recovery and special teams credit. Ryan Day reaction shot after Julian’s sack (emotional, doesn’t look at his QB). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Ohio State Call-in Show 82 Presented By FanDuel

   Ohio State Call-in Show 82 Presented by FanDuel Hosts: Garrison Gaddy & Denzel Jones | Guest: Bradley Loomis (IndianaVOCFB) OhioStateVOCFB | Focus: Ohio State at Indiana (Big Noon Kickoff) preview, 14-team CFP reaction, injury report, player predictions, matchup analysis, and other Week games. 00:00–02:30 | Open & Weather Banter Garrison welcomes everyone to the Ohio State Call-in Show, presented by FanDuel, with Denzel. Tomorrow’s game is Ohio State at Indiana. Call-in link and chat are open. Light free-for-all energy. Denzel notes it’s too cold; both are Michigan-born Buckeyes. Banter about northern Michigan toughness, lake effect, and not being ready for the weather yet (kids not outside, rainy/windy). 02:30–09:30 | 24-Team CFP Discussion Vote has passed for a 24-team playoff. Denzel: Middle of the road. Excited for more upsets (March Madness style) and more football, but skeptical of the ESPN money angle. Good and bad for the sport. Garrison: Truly doesn’t care. Sport changes daily; better to move with the times than whine (no vote that matters). Reads his earlier tweet points: ~138 FBS teams → 17% make the playoff (not a lot). Every other level (FCS, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO) already has this. Ranking the top 3–5 should mean something. Get over it — you’ll still watch, buy tickets/jerseys. Older fans more resistant (nostalgia); younger fans generally fine with more football. Hypothetical 2025-style first-round matchups (Utah-Michigan, BYU-Oregon, Vanderbilt-Virginia, Alabama-Duke, Tulane-Texas) would be watchable. Ohio State “will never have to worry about this.” 09:30–14:00 | Injury Report & Early Game Feel Ohio State injury report raises anxiety for Garrison (already a little fearful/anxious of the matchup). Key names discussed: Jacoby Jackson (prefers him available as a quality Big Ten back), missing best OL, Philip Daniels (big if healthy so Austin Cervo can slide), Gabe Insickle (excellent in run game), Brock Boyd (questionable), Turbo (in and out), Isaiah West (questionable but expected to play), Kerry Wilder (injured), Deontay Armstrong (third-string guard). Indiana strengths noted: edge rushers get attention, but defensive tackles are the better part of the unit; LBs (Hardy top-3 Big Ten/nation) are dogs. Denzel: Not overly worried — wants to see what Bo Jackson does. “This is where you make your money.” 14:00–26:00 | Player Predictions & Offensive Outlook Denzel’s list (he has six): Devin Sanchez gets a pick (feels like his game; wakes up against good receivers). Jeremiah Smith: ~120 yards + 2 TDs (around FanDuel line of 132.5). Rest of the team eats — Chris Henry Jr. ~60 yards + TD (solidifies as clear No. 2; breakout week). Bo Jackson: 105 rushing yards (all rushing emphasis in the moment; long of 20). Plus defensive notes (Edrick Houston mentioned). Garrison: If the OL holds up vs. Indiana’s D-line, Julian Sayin has time → potential legacy game for him + Bo Jackson “legacy game part two” (references true freshman spark in the Michigan win). Jeremiah gets the ball moved around (boundary/slot). Other WRs (Chris Henry Jr., Devin McEwen, Kyle Parker, Brandon Ennis) get touches; room getting healthier at the right time. Bo can also contribute in the receiving game. Score feel: Denzel roughly 28-13/17 range (Ohio State capitalizes where Nebraska missed red-zone chances). OL is currently the weakest offensive unit; Indiana’s strength is the D-line (especially interior). Pass rush overall has been light (9 sacks on the season). Props: Bo Jackson over/under 75.5 rushing yards. FanDuel plug for props. 26:00–31:20 | More Predictions & LB Notes Garrison expands on WR room progress and health. Chris Henry Jr. confidence built from early-season ups and downs (including the early INT-turned-TD stretch) plus blocking. Peyton Pierce and Raleigh Pettijohn need their best tackling games of the season (Indiana will run the ball). Garrison’s “you better play fucking good” message to Pierce — fair-weather support acknowledged; coverage questions remain but run-support/tackling is non-negotiable. Pettijohn had a rough tackling day previously and isn’t on the injury report. 31:20–59:00 | Guest: Bradley Loomis (IndianaVOCFB) Brad joins (brief mute issue). Mutual respect. Score predictions: Denzel originally higher (around 34-something), now 26-20. Brad: 21-17 Indiana at home (changed from earlier). Brad’s confidence levels: Most confident — D-line (waves, true freshman Blake Smythe stepping up; top-5 pressure rate with low blitz rate; can get home with four). Least confident — secondary. Matchup framing: Battle of heavyweights (national level: Alabama/Georgia, Ohio State/Indiana). Stats-out-the-window game. Indiana has gotten better as the season goes (pattern from year one). Talent gap from 2024 is gone. Garrison: Nervous. Offensively better than last year, defensively not. Somewhere between 2024 and 2025 Indiana. Tackling issues for both; Indiana’s RBs more explosive. Strength of Indiana D is the interior line + LBs. Ohio State will try to get the ball out quick. WRs should be fine vs. Indiana DBs (Jeremiah is different; others can eat). Brad: Trenches favor Indiana; outsides favor Ohio State (composite). Secondary is the weakness; Jeremiah is the best player in college football. Game of the year potential, fourth-quarter type. Other notes: Josh Hoover “due” for a turnover but Brad isn’t overly worried (character, confidence, support system; might throw a pick but they’ll get one back). Curt Cignetti is a buzzsaw. Ohio State in “wounded animal” mode (Ryan Day different). Home environment will be loud (Autzen-style noise). Both teams top-4 caliber; opinions won’t shift much on a close result either way. Chris Henry Jr. comparison to Charlie Becker (late-bloomer who cooked in a big spot). Northwestern/Nebraska games as measuring sticks for Indiana. Brad’s final: 21-17 Hoosiers. It’s a “who shows up” game. 59:00–1:04:50 | Other Games & Bits Quick hits: Purdue vs. Washington — Denzel takes Purdue (Washington cooked). Wisconsin at UCLA — Wisconsin (Nico out; UCLA season derailed). Nebraska at Oregon — Mixed; Garrison leans Nebraska (Oregon missing receivers, inconsistent D, struggles vs. mobile QBs); Denzel takes Oregon. Penn State at Michigan — Excitement/hope for the underdog. Personal notes (wedding, outfit, etc.). FanDuel/spread work mentioned earlier in network context. 1:04:50–end | Close Like, share, subscribe, hit the hype button. Sunday noon recap show with Denzel on tomorrow’s game. O-H / I-O. Quick takeaways: Heavy focus on the Ohio State–Indiana trenches (OL vs. Indiana D-line/interior) as the key matchup. Bo Jackson and Jeremiah Smith are the offensive swing pieces. Hosts split between optimism (Denzel) and caution (Garrison). Brad brings the Indiana perspective: D-line strength, secondary concern, close 21-17 pick. 24-team CFP treated as “it is what it is.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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