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  1. 19h ago

    Bucketheads Podcast: What went wrong in the loss to BYU, and how can it be fixed?

    ”Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. In Episode 223 of the “Bucketheads Podcast,” real hoops are back, and Justin and Connor have the season's first recap episode! Unfortunately, it was a loss to No. 25 BYU, 94-83. The Cougars scored 60 points in the second half, and starting point guard Rob Wright scored 35 points. What went wrong for the Buckeyes in this contest? And what were the differences from the first half to the second half? And why was Wright so successful? Also, it was clear the Buckeyes were missing Bruce Thornton, so how do they evolve from that? How worried are we about Anthony Thompson? And what did we make of Amare Bynum and John Mobley’s games? Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review! We have episodes every Thursday morning. Connect with the Podcast:Twitter: @BucketheadsLGPN Connect with Connor:Twitter: @lemons_connor Connect with Justin:Twitter: @justin_golba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    Off-Script Ohio: Buckeyes fall to USC, concerns grow and where does Ohio State go from here?

    The No. 2 Buckeyes fell 30-18 to USC on Saturday night in Los Angeles, dropping to 6-2 on the season. Despite outgaining the Trojans 464-338, Ohio State couldn't overcome costly mistakes, missed opportunities in the red zone and USC's ability to generate explosive plays. There were some encouraging individual performances, though. Making his first career start, freshman quarterback Luke Fahey completed 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown without throwing an interception. Bo Jackson added 121 rushing yards, while Jeremiah Smith caught 10 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown, setting the Big Ten career record with his 40th touchdown reception. Cole and Joey recap the disappointing performance, hand out their good, bad and ugly from the loss and try to figure out where the Buckeyes go from here. Despite the result, there were some positives to take away. Fahey looked comfortable in his first career start, while Jackson, Isaiah West, Jeremiah Smith and Connor Hawkins all had moments worth highlighting. Unfortunately, the negatives were much more difficult to overlook. Ohio State committed 11 penalties for 71 yards, struggled to finish drives with touchdowns and allowed two massive passing plays, including a 69-yard touchdown to Trent Mosley. The Trojans also found success on the ground, especially when it mattered most. Cole and Joey go through their biggest individual disappointments, including the defensive line's inability to consistently generate pressure, missed tackles and the continued struggles in the red zone. Despite the loss, the Buckeyes still have an opportunity to salvage their season. At 4-1 in Big Ten play, Ohio State has plenty left to play for, but the remaining schedule offers very little room for another mistake. Oregon comes to Columbus next Saturday, followed by Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan to close out the regular season. Cole and Joey discuss whether this roster has the talent to compete for a National Championship, how much confidence they have in Ryan Day and whether the defensive struggles can be corrected. Fahey's performance provides some reason for optimism, but Ohio State needs considerably more from the rest of the team. To wrap things up, the guys catch up on another busy weekend around college football. No. 13 Texas Tech took down No. 22 Arizona, Iowa shut out Wisconsin 30-0, Indiana survived Minnesota in overtime and Oregon picked up a 34-26 win over Northwestern. Meanwhile, UCLA continued its unbeaten season with a 27-0 shutout of Nevada, and Miami escaped North Carolina with a 38-35 victory. The latest AP Top 25 also brings a significant shakeup. Miami remains No. 1, Utah climbs to No. 3, UCLA moves into the top five and Ohio State falls nine spots to No. 11. BYU and Kentucky also find themselves inside the top eight. Finally, with college basketball season getting underway, Cole and Joey quickly preview Ohio State's Monday night matchup against No. 25 BYU in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes open their season against a ranked opponent in what should be an early test for the 2026-27 team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 29

    Bucketheads Podcast: We recap the “Diebler Bowl,” and we preview BYU with Jackson Payne

    “Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. On episode 222 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back, and at long last, we have a game to preview. To do that, we welcomed BYU beat reporter Jackson Payne. We talked about all things BYU with Jackson. What can the Buckeyes expect? How important is Jaxon Kohler? Why is the name Bruce Branch III important? And much more. Before that, we discussed the exhibition game against Butler and Thad Matta being honored at halftime. Connor was boots on the ground at the game, so what were his positive and negative takeaways? Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review! We have episodes every Thursday morning. Connect with the Podcast:Twitter: @BucketheadsLGPN Connect with Connor:Twitter: @lemons_connor Connect with Justin:Twitter: @justin_golba Connect with Jackson:Twitter: @jackson5payne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 28

    Off-Script Ohio: USC preview, offensive expectations and Week 9 predictions

    Ohio State hits the road for one of their biggest tests of the season, traveling to Los Angeles to take on USC under the lights at the Coliseum. The Buckeyes enter as 6.5-point favorites, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Trojans are 6-2 on the season, with losses to Wisconsin and Oregon. Quarterback Jayden Maiava has thrown for 2,302 yards and 19 touchdowns, while receivers Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Trent Mosley have emerged as key targets in the passing game. Cole and Joey break down the matchup, examine where USC could challenge Ohio State and discuss what the Buckeyes need to do to leave Los Angeles with a win. The statistical comparison heavily favors Ohio State on defense. The Buckeyes allow just 13.4 points per game, compared to 25.0 for USC, while also holding an advantage in total offense. USC's passing attack presents a challenge, averaging more than 300 yards per game, but Ohio State has the defensive talent to make life difficult for Maiava. On the other side of the ball, the conversation turns to the Buckeyes' offense and what Luke Fahey and Co need to accomplish against the Trojans. Can Ohio State establish the run, protect its quarterback and take advantage of USC's defensive weaknesses? To wrap things up, Cole and Joey make their picks for two of the weekend's biggest matchups. No. 22 Arizona takes on No. 13 Texas Tech, while No. 17 Florida faces No. 3 Georgia in a rivalry showdown with major implications for the SEC race. As always, the guys share their predictions and discuss what to watch for across another exciting weekend of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Oct 26

    Off-Script Ohio: Midseason awards, more chaos and the Heisman race

    Ohio State was off this weekend, but college football didn’t slow down. With the bye week giving us a chance to look back, Cole and Joey hand out their midseason awards. MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Best Freshman, Best Transfer and Best Coach. Some picks are easy, and a couple of them lead to a real debate. Another week, another round of chaos. No. 2 BYU fell to UCF in double overtime, No. 8 Texas Tech lost at Cincinnati, Wisconsin blew out No. 16 USC (Ohio State’s next opponent), and Iowa and Tennessee both lost on walk-off field goals. Meanwhile, No. 6 Utah and Indiana both survived. Jeremiah Smith is still the Heisman favorite at +120, but Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney are closing in and forming a clear top three. We also take a quick look at the Big Ten standings, where Ohio State and UCLA are both still unbeaten in conference play. To wrap up, Cole and Joey each give their College Football Playoff top 10. They agree on more than you’d think, but not on who belongs at No. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 22

    Bucketheads Podcast: We attended practice with media and preview the “Diebler Bowl”

    “Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. On episode 221 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back, and Connor returns from an open practice to report on what he saw from the Buckeyes as the regular season looms. We talked about the scout team that the starting five went up against, how certain players looked, the LJ Smith injury, and some notes from the Louisville secret scrimmage. Also, how you can watch the upcoming Butler game. After that, we previewed the upcoming exhibition game against Butler, where Jake Diebler will face his brother, Jon Diebler, on the opposite side of the field. Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review! We have episodes every Thursday morning. Connect with the Podcast:Twitter: @BucketheadsLGPN Connect with Connor:Twitter: @lemons_connor Connect with Justin:Twitter: @justin_golba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 21

    Off-Script Ohio: Sayin’s status, the quarterback battle and midseason grades

    The bye week news hasn’t been kind to Ohio State. Julian Sayin is now out indefinitely. He technically hasn’t been ruled out for the season, but my guess is we won’t see him again this year. With Sayin out, both Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair will get first-team reps over the next two weeks before Ohio State travels to USC. The two quarterbacks couldn’t be more different. St. Clair was a five-star recruit and the No. 3 quarterback in the 2025 class, and he’s listed at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds. In limited action, he’s 5-of-7 for 52 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Fahey was a three-star and the No. 36 quarterback in the 2026 class, listed at 5-foot-11 and 206 pounds. He’s 9-of-11 for 203 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.Whoever wins it, the offense will have to lean on the run game and Jeremiah Smith. That run game took a hit too. Ja’Kobi Jackson needs surgery and will be out about a month. The hope is that he’s back for Michigan, which puts even more on Bo Jackson’s shoulders in the meantime. Cole and Joey go position by position, comparing what was expected of each group heading into the season with how they’ve actually performed through the first half of the year. From the running backs and wide receivers to the defensive front and special teams, they evaluate which units have lived up to expectations, which have exceeded them, and which still have work to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 19

    Off-Script Ohio: Ohio State survives Indiana, but loses Julian Sayin

    Ugly, ugly, ugly. But a win is a win, and this one ended Indiana’s 22-game winning streak and avenged last December. Ohio State’s first drive stalled in a field goal, and the next ended with a Julian Sayin interception that set up a quick Indiana touchdown. The Buckeyes took a 10-7 lead into halftime when Sayin found Bo Jackson for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal. Early in the fourth quarter, Sayin hit a double covered Jeremiah Smith for a 38-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to make it 19-7. That was Smith’s 39th career touchdown catch, tying Braylon Edwards’ Big Ten record. Then Indiana stormed back with a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make it 19-15. With Sayin hurt, Luke Fahey couldn’t move the ball, and the Hoosiers got it right back. They appeared to score the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down with a minute left, but Nick Marsh’s left foot came down out of bounds, and Ohio State escaped Bloomington with a win. The defense is back. Indiana came in averaging 221 rushing yards a game and finished with just 73. The defensive line was dominant against the run, the Buckeyes forced two fumbles, and Jay Timmons was excellent in his return. Sayin struggled before getting hurt. He threw two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions, missed throws and never looked comfortable against Indiana’s pass rush. Then Mario Landino sacked him in the fourth quarter, and Ryan Day said afterward that he’ll “probably be out several weeks.” Fahey went 0-for-2 in relief and now takes over as the starter. And Indiana’s kicking game ended up being the thing that decided it. Nico Radicic missed field goals from 32 and 55 yards in a four-point game. The bye week comes at the right time, giving Fahey a full week with the first team and Sayin extra time to heal. After that, the schedule is at USC, Oregon, Northwestern, at Nebraska and Michigan. At 6-1, Ohio State is in good shape and probably has room for one or maybe even two more losses to still make the playoff. But USC on the road and Oregon at home with a freshman quarterback will be tough. The defense and run game will need to carry more of the load until Sayin returns. For the first time ever, five of the top seven teams lost in the same weekend: Auburn 27, No. 1 Georgia 24 No. 8 BYU 28, No. 3 Notre Dame 24 No. 14 Tennessee 26, No. 6 Alabama 10 Florida 27, No. 7 Texas 24 Miami also needed double overtime to survive, Ole Miss beat Missouri by 30, and Kentucky, Utah and UCLA all kept rolling. It was one of the craziest weekends in recent memory, and Ohio State should move up when the new rankings come out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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