SCARLET ORANGE BROWN

Ken Carpenter and Chris Huesman
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Scarlet Orange Brown Ohio Football. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Every week, longtime coaches and diehard fans Ken Carpenter and Chris Huesman deliver sharp analysis, bold opinions, and locker-room-level insight on the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns. From Ryan Day’s game plans to Joe Burrow’s clutch performances and the Browns’ latest drama, this show goes beyond the box score to give you real football talk—no fluff, no spin. Whether you’re tailgating in Columbus, pacing through a Bengals fourth quarter, or praying for a Browns breakthrough, Scarlet Orange Brown is your weekly fix for: 🔥 Unfiltered commentary🧠 Smart football debates🎙️ Coaching-level analysis😂 Plenty of laughs and real talkIf you bleed scarlet and gray, stripes, or brown and orange, hit follow and join the movement. This is more than a podcast—it’s a weekly ritual for Ohio football junkies.

  1. 10h ago

    Ohio State Dominates Iowa | Cleveland Stops Pittsburgh | Cincinnati Falls To Jags

    Ohio football rarely gives you a clean, calm weekend, and we’re not pretending this one did. Ohio State goes into Iowa and wins 31-14, but the real story is the defensive response after a sloppy week: 39 rushing yards allowed, more edge presence, and a tone that finally matches the Buckeyes standard. We also can’t stop talking about Jeremiah Smith. The production is video-game stuff, the Heisman chatter feels earned, and the “how is he always open” problem is becoming a weekly theme. We look ahead to Maryland, the injury list, and the one area that could bite Ohio State later: special teams execution. Then we pivot to the Cincinnati Bengals, where a 22-17 loss to the Jaguars is less alarming than what it costs. Chase and Higgins getting dinged up changes everything, and asking Joe Burrow to drop back 54 times is not sustainable football. We dig into why the run game has to show up, how penalties keep killing momentum, and why tendencies out of under-center looks can make an offense easy to diagnose. We also talk defense, missed tackles, and the ongoing tight end problem over the middle, then give our early read on the Miami matchup and the heat around Zac Taylor. Finally, the Cleveland Browns keep stacking gritty wins, including a Thursday night take-down of the Steelers and another late drive from Deshaun Watson. We break down what looks different in Watson’s game management, why the Browns defense travels, and how weather could turn the Jets game into a pure survival test. Stick around for our upsets and locks, plus a wild coaching story that sounds like it belongs in a documentary. If you enjoy smart Ohio State, Bengals, and Browns talk, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. Tune in every week for a new episode!

  2. Oct 1

    Buckeyes Surge As Bengals Slip And Browns Rise

    Ken’s stuck in an airport and we are still getting the SOB Scarlet Orange and Brown show on the air, because the football weekend was too weird and too fun to skip. We start with Ohio State’s 42-19 win and the performance that lit up the national conversation: Jeremiah Smith going nuclear with four touchdowns while Julian Sayin feeds him all day. The Buckeyes look like a playoff-level offense, but we are not ignoring the red flags, especially a run defense that just gave up far too much to Illinois. We talk real fixes, including front alignment and adding an extra down lineman, then preview a physical Iowa matchup at Kinnick with injury updates and two different score calls. Next we jump into a college football top five debate and then swing hard into the AFC North. The Bengals put up points with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, yet still leave Pittsburgh with a loss thanks to special teams mistakes and a game that felt like classic Steelers chaos. We also get into the officiating frustration and why road games can tilt on a few moments you cannot get back. We close with the Browns, somehow tied for first and heading into a Thursday night Steelers game where pressure, defense, and Deshaun Watson’s rushing could decide everything. Plus: upset specials, lock picks, the USC-Oregon dirty hit discussion, a strange PJ Fleck sideline story, World Series predictions, and a Bigfoot football question that goes exactly where you want it to go. If you enjoy smart sports talk with a little chaos, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review. Tune in every week for a new episode!

  3. Sep 23

    Ohio State, Bengals, Browns: The Perfect 3-0 Weekend Nobody Expected

    A weekend like this is why we keep showing up every week. Ohio State, the Bengals, and the Browns all put up wins, and somehow each one raises a bigger question for what comes next. We start with the Buckeyes blasting Kent State 59-3 and Jeremiah Smith rewriting the record book, then get real about the stuff that doesn’t show up in a highlight clip: third down conversions, red zone execution, and whether the passing game can move past a star-first mindset when Big Ten defenses load the box and bracket your best target. From there, we jump to Cincinnati, where the Bengals defense does what fans have begged for and completely squeezes the Texans. When you can control the run, win field position, and trust special teams, Joe Burrow doesn’t have to be a superhero every series. We talk the Burrow-Chase-Higgins ceiling, why the defensive line changes everything, and what it means to head into Pittsburgh knowing AFC North games get weird fast. Then it’s Cleveland, and yes, we say it out loud: the Browns and Deshaun Watson surprise a good Tampa Bay team. We break down Watson’s efficiency, the rookie wideouts flashing as real answers, the tone shift under Todd Monken, and what has to happen next if the Browns want continuity instead of another reset. We finish with our upset picks, a few rivalry and tradition notes like the Illibuck, and some classic road stories to send you out smiling. If you liked this one, subscribe so you don’t miss our next drop, share it with a friend who lives for Ohio football, and leave a quick review with your boldest prediction for next week. Tune in every week for a new episode!

  4. Sep 16

    How Ohio State Let A 20-Point Lead Slip Against Texas

    A 20-point lead disappears fast when you stop attacking. After Ohio State’s 24-23 loss at Texas, we break down how a game that looked like a Buckeyes showcase for three quarters turned into the biggest fourth-quarter rally ever against an AP No. 1 team. We talk through the on-field math and the uncomfortable film questions: three straight Texas touchdown drives to finish it, the defense stuck on the field for roughly 40 snaps late, and what it means when Arch Manning is given over four seconds to throw. We dig into the coaching decisions that Buckeye fans are arguing about all week, from the heavy two-deep approach and lack of blitzing under Matt Patricia to baffling personnel usage. Why did certain impact players barely see the field? Why did the offense go quiet after Jeremiah Smith’s explosive start? We also debate Ryan Day’s endgame choices, including the kicker history that hangs over every long field goal attempt and the controversial question of whether you ever “let them score” to save time. Then we reset with some much-needed good news: the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27, and it finally looks like the offseason plan is working. We highlight Joe Burrow’s balanced passing, how the offense avoids forcing everything to Ja’Marr Chase, and why the revamped defense matters most, especially when it creates pressure and turnovers. We preview Bengals vs Texans with an eye on injuries, matchups, and the AFC North race. Finally, we hit the Cleveland Browns’ 34-10 loss to the Jaguars, the Deshaun Watson frustration, and what “evaluate everything” could actually lead to, including chatter about Shedeur Sanders. We wrap with our college football and NFL Week 2 picks, locks, and upsets. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: should Ohio State change its defensive identity immediately? Tune in every week for a new episode!

  5. Sep 10

    Can the Buckeyes, Bengals, and Browns Silence the Doubters?

    One week into football season and we already have controversy, chaos, and a monster matchup on deck. We start with the weirdness around college football timing and officiating, including the Michigan vs Western Michigan ending that still doesn’t make sense if you watched the clock. Then we bring it back to what Buckeye fans care about most: what Ohio State’s 56-3 win over Ball State really showed, who stood out, and what still looks shaky before the biggest test so far. From Julian Sayin settling in to Jeremiah Smith looking downright unguardable, we break down the skill talent, the aggressive play calling, and the run-game sparks that show up once the offense stretches the field. We also keep it honest about the penalties, the return game questions, and the offensive line concerns that can’t travel to Austin. The Texas Longhorns showdown gets the full preview: trenches, coordinator chess match, crowd, and the very real factor of heat, humidity, and wind, plus our score predictions and thoughts on the spread and over/under. Then we flip to NFL Week 1 with a Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview built around Burrow vs the blitz, the revamped defense, and why Chase Brown could be a deciding weapon. We wrap with Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars, key matchups, concerns about protecting the quarterback, and where the betting angles might actually be. Subscribe for weekly Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns talk, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your final score for Ohio State vs Texas? Tune in every week for a new episode!

  6. Sep 4

    From Columbus To Cincinnati To Cleveland 2026 Gridiron Preview

    The wait is over and Ohio football is loud again. We’re Ken Carpenter and Chris Huseman, and we’re kicking off the season with an all gas preview that runs from Ohio State’s title pressure to the Bengals’ Super Bowl expectations and the Browns’ beautiful chaos. If you want a clear Ohio football forecast, Big Ten predictions, and NFL season picks you can argue about, we lay it all out with no hedging.  We start in Columbus, where Ryan Day’s “championship mandate” isn’t talk anymore, it’s a measuring stick. We dig into why eight returning starters on offense matters, what Julian Saiyan can become with real protection, and why the Buckeyes’ offensive line and skill depth change the entire playoff ceiling. Then we flip to the defense: Matt Patricia’s group has talent, but it has to prove it fast with a schedule that includes serious tests and a stretch that can decide the Big Ten race.  From there we hit the NFL. Cincinnati feels like a redemption run with Joe Burrow saying this is the best overall roster he’s had, but the path is still simple: keep him healthy, start fast, and let the roster upgrades show up on Sundays. Then it’s Cleveland, where a new direction, a post Miles Garrett reality, and the Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders question hang over everything. We close with Super Bowl picks, a 12 team college football playoff board, and our early locks and upset shots for the weekend.  Subscribe for weekly college football and NFL talk, share this with a friend who needs a preseason reality check, and leave a review so more fans find the show. Tune in every week for a new episode!

  7. Jan 7

    From Buckeyes To Bengals To Browns: A Season Of Frustration, Fixes, And What Comes Next

    Ohio football just rode a roller coaster, and we’re taking you seat by seat. We open with the Buckeyes’ Cotton Bowl disappointment—five more sacks, red zone stalls, and special teams nerves—then trace how pressure and protection flipped winnable moments into missed chances. From staff shifts to portal priorities, we lay out how a grown roster, a steadier plan against the blitz, and a dependable kicker can turn a stacked depth chart into a real title chase. With a 2026 gauntlet featuring Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, USC, and Michigan, the margins only get thinner. We shift to Cincinnati’s late-game stumbles and what must change now: spend the $77M cap space on speed and certainty at safety, corner, and the front; keep Burrow upright with a cleaner interior; and demand sharper situational football. Draft crushes like Caleb Downs bring leadership and sure tackling, the exact traits that stabilize January drives. Then it’s Cleveland’s pivot: moving on from Stefanski, wrestling with an enormous Watson cap hit, and choosing between a WR1, a refreshed offensive line, or both. With two first-rounders and a defense that can still dictate, smart choices could flip the AFC North script fast. We cap it with playoff predictions and a look at what truly wins now: pressuring quarterbacks, protecting your own, and stacking small, repeatable edges. Ole Miss carries a chip and mobility, Oregon brings experience and balance, and the path forward for every Ohio team runs through the trenches and the red zone. Thanks for riding along all season—subscribe, share with a fellow fan who needs therapy, and tell us: which Ohio team turns it around first? Tune in every week for a new episode!

  8. 12/27/2025

    From Buckeyes vs. Miami To Bengals Momentum And Browns Grit

    Rivalries shift, rumors fly, and the film doesn’t lie—welcome to an Ohio football week with real stakes. We kick off with Michigan’s headline hire of Kyle Whittingham and what it signals for the Big Ten’s balance of power, then zero in on the matchup that matters most: Ohio State vs Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The line leans Buckeyes, the total leans tight, and the deciding factor may be as simple as protection and pace. We break down Miami’s disruptive defensive line and the antidotes Ohio State can deploy: quicker progression reads, pocket movement, and a tempo mix that forces arm tackles and creates mid-range explosives. The twist everyone’s watching is Ryan Day reclaiming play-calling duties. With Day on the sheet, the Buckeyes historically score more, disguise tendencies better, and lean into scripted answers that punish aggressive fronts. Add a month of self-scout and healthier personnel, and you’ve got a blueprint that shifts the stress onto Miami’s linebackers and safeties. The roster lens matters too. We talk transfer portal strategy, why stacking edges is non-negotiable for November football, and how a top in-state pass rusher could stabilize next season’s front. Then we widen the lens: Oregon’s experience, Alabama’s muscle memory, and whether Ole Miss can shock Georgia. In the NFL window, Joe Burrow’s 75-game resume lands him in rarified air while Cincinnati’s defense surges with takeaways. Cleveland’s patchwork line, a thin receiver room, and the Steelers test set up a gritty, high-leverage finish where special teams and run fits could swing the day. It’s a fast, candid tour through strategy, matchups, and momentum—no fluff, just football. If you’re riding with the Buckeyes, curious about the Bengals’ late push, or weighing Browns vs Steelers, this one gives you the why behind the what. If you enjoyed the show, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—what’s your boldest pick this week? Tune in every week for a new episode!

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Scarlet Orange Brown Ohio Football. Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Every week, longtime coaches and diehard fans Ken Carpenter and Chris Huesman deliver sharp analysis, bold opinions, and locker-room-level insight on the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns. From Ryan Day’s game plans to Joe Burrow’s clutch performances and the Browns’ latest drama, this show goes beyond the box score to give you real football talk—no fluff, no spin. Whether you’re tailgating in Columbus, pacing through a Bengals fourth quarter, or praying for a Browns breakthrough, Scarlet Orange Brown is your weekly fix for: 🔥 Unfiltered commentary🧠 Smart football debates🎙️ Coaching-level analysis😂 Plenty of laughs and real talkIf you bleed scarlet and gray, stripes, or brown and orange, hit follow and join the movement. This is more than a podcast—it’s a weekly ritual for Ohio football junkies.

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  • Creator
    Ken Carpenter and Chris Huesman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 SCARLET ORANGE BROWN
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