Buckeye Film Breakdown

Buckeye Film Breakdown

Covering Ohio State Buckeyes Football with hosts Jerrod Slater and Jeremy Combs. Breaking down game-tape, tracking recruiting and the transfer portal, Buckeye Film Breakdown is the official podcast of the growing community of smart passionate Buckeye fans out there. Join the community today at BuckeyeFilmBreakdown.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Buckeye Film Breakdown Podcast | The New 100

    3d ago

    The Buckeye Film Breakdown Podcast | The New 100

    The transfer portal and modern recruiting have completely reshaped college football. Championship contenders are no longer built solely through four-year development. They’re assembled through impact additions, immediate contributors, and difference-makers capable of changing a season overnight. ESPN recently released its Top 100 Newcomers for the 2026 season, and Ohio State is well represented with safety Earl Little Jr. (#28), defensive tackle James Smith (#47), wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. (#51), running back Legend Bey (#61), and edge rusher Qua Russaw (#65). Together, they represent the next wave of talent expected to help the Buckeyes defend their national championship. But Ohio State isn’t the only program that reloaded. The Buckeyes’ schedule is loaded with impact newcomers, including Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover (#1), Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman (#2), Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht (#6), Oregon safety Koi Perich (#10), and Michigan running back Savion Hiter (#24). In total, Ohio State is scheduled to face 28 players from ESPN’s Top 100 rankings this season. On this episode, we’re taking a national look at college football’s most impactful newcomers, identifying which players could change conference races, playoff positioning, and championship hopes, while examining how Ohio State’s own additions stack up against the best incoming talent in the country. Join our community of Buckeye fans today at BuckeyeFilmBreakdown.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  2. The Cost of Chaos | Ryan Day with Josh Pate

    May 20

    The Cost of Chaos | Ryan Day with Josh Pate

    Ryan Day sat down with Josh Pate for a wide-ranging conversation that went far beyond football strategy. What unfolded was a deep look into the current state of college football — NIL, the transfer portal, recruiting, playoff expansion, roster management, leadership, culture, and the pressure that comes with leading one of the biggest brands in sports. Throughout the conversation, Day repeatedly returned to one central idea: everything in modern college football is connected. The portal impacts recruiting. NIL impacts locker rooms. Playoff expansion impacts roster management. Coaching movement impacts player development. It’s no longer one issue at a time — it’s an ecosystem of constant change. Day also opened up about the responsibility coaches now have in helping players manage money, expectations, and life beyond football, while emphasizing that Ohio State’s culture cannot become centered around individual brands or NIL numbers. The standard, according to Day, still starts with the Block O and what it means to represent Ohio State. We also break down Day’s comments on transfer portal evaluation, leadership development, why summer remains the most transformational period for a team, and the subtle but significant changes Ohio State made in preparation for The Game last season. From Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia bringing NFL structure into the building to Day’s belief that this year’s Buckeyes will have to win games in the fourth quarter, this conversation provided one of the clearest looks yet into how Ohio State is trying to navigate the future of college football without losing its identity along the way. Join our community of Buckeye fans today at BuckeyeFilmBreakdown.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

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Covering Ohio State Buckeyes Football with hosts Jerrod Slater and Jeremy Combs. Breaking down game-tape, tracking recruiting and the transfer portal, Buckeye Film Breakdown is the official podcast of the growing community of smart passionate Buckeye fans out there. Join the community today at BuckeyeFilmBreakdown.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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