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  1. 19h ago

    Herbstreit SPEAKS OUT, Oregon Trouble, & BIG Injury News!

    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

    Herbstreit SPEAKS OUT, Oregon Trouble, & BIG Injury News!
  2. 1d ago

    Ohio State Failed Luke Fahey

    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 Failed Luke Fahey
  3. 4d ago

    Buckeyes vs. Trojans: Everything You Need to Know

    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

    Buckeyes vs. Trojans: Everything You Need to Know
  4. 5d ago

    USC HAs an Impossible Choice Against Ohio State

    USC vs Ohio State football could come down to Jeremiah Smith. Gary Patterson wants to pressure the Buckeyes' inexperienced quarterback, but Ryan Day and Arthur Smith could turn that aggression into a major opportunity for Ohio State. USC has struggled against opposing passing attacks, and Jeremiah Smith presents a matchup problem the Trojans cannot afford to ignore. JR breaks down three Ohio State touchdown plays against Maryland and Indiana to explain how Smith can make life easier for Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair. The biggest question: can USC pressure Ohio State's young quarterback without giving Smith space underneath or leaving other Buckeye receivers in favorable matchups? Will Gary Patterson's defensive approach actually create the opportunities Ohio State needs to win? #OhioState #JeremiahSmith #USC 00:00 USC Has a Jeremiah Smith Problem 01:28 USC's Vulnerable Passing Defense 03:15 Ohio State's QB Injury Changes USC's Decision 04:10 Smith's 40-Yard TD: The Easy Answer 07:31 Smith Turns a Bad Throw Into a Touchdown 09:00 Blitz the QB or Protect Against Smith? 10:12 Indiana Fourth Down: Trust Jeremiah Smith 11:58 Can Smith Carry Ohio State's New Quarterback? 13:41 Double Smith and Someone Else Gets Open 15:43 Three Ways Ohio State Can Attack USC 16:27 How USC's Pass Rush Could Stop the Plan 18:18 Ohio State's Offensive Line Is Critical 18:49 How Ohio State Should Use Smith 19:45 Should Smith Get 15+ Targets? 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

    USC HAs an Impossible Choice Against Ohio State
  5. 6d ago

    CRITICAL Decisions Ryan Day Must Decide Before USC!

    Ryan Day may have a bigger Ohio State football decision than choosing Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair against USC. With Julian Sayin doubtful, Austin Siereveld's return could completely change how the Buckeyes protect their next quarterback. Ohio State is ranked No. 2, but Ryan Day faces two connected decisions before Saturday's USC matchup. JR explains why the offensive line combination featuring Austin Siereveld, Gabe VanSickle, and Phillip Daniels could be just as important as deciding who starts at quarterback. Should Fahey remain QB1? Could St. Clair have a role? And can Ohio State build the right offensive approach against USC's pass rush to keep its championship hopes alive? The overlooked decision could determine whether the more obvious one works. Who should start at quarterback, and where should Siereveld play? Let us know in the comments! #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #Buckeyes 00:00 Ryan Day's Two Decisions Could Decide Ohio State vs. USC 01:37 Why Luke Fahey Remains Ahead of Tavien St. Clair 03:17 Why One QB Needs the First-Team Reps 04:53 Could Ohio State Play Both Quarterbacks? 06:35 The Offensive Line Decision Could Be Bigger 07:08 Austin Siereveld's Return Changes the Lineup 08:04 Who Should Start at Right Tackle and Guard? 11:53 Why Ohio State's Two Decisions Must Work Together 13:00 Building the Offense Around Luke Fahey 15:44 Why the Running Game Matters More Now 16:57 USC's Defense Presents a Hidden Challenge 19:19 JR's Pick for Ohio State Starting QB 20:17 JR's Preferred Offensive Line Combination 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

    CRITICAL Decisions Ryan Day Must Decide Before USC!

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