Inside The Shoe

Nick Finelli & Granger Long
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Welcome to Inside the Shoe, a weekly college football podcast built for Buckeye fans. We cover everything Ohio State football — game previews, recaps, players, storylines, big-picture program talk, and everything in between. We’ll also keep an eye on the rest of the college football world, breaking down the biggest news, headlines, games, and debates from week to week. Expect strong opinions, plenty of discussion, and a few segments that you’ll have to stick around to discover. If it matters to Ohio State and college football, we're talking about it.

Episodes

  1. 12h ago

    8. CFB Week 7 & 8 Chaos, Is QB Play Down This Season? OSU vs. USC Preview!

    On Episode 8 of Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest headlines from Weeks 7 and 8. Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Oregon, BYU, and USC have all faced major setbacks, leaving us with one big question: Is there a truly dominant team in college football this year? Ohio State survives a tough road test against Indiana, winning 19-15 behind an incredible defensive performance. But with Julian Sayin suffering an injury, what does the future of the Buckeye offense look like? Finally, we turn our attention to Ohio State vs. USC. With Luke Fahey potentially taking over at quarterback, Ryan Day faces some major decisions. Can the Buckeyes maintain their offensive identity? Who needs to step up? And can Ohio State's dominant defense continue carrying this team through adversity? We break down the biggest matchups, injury concerns, playoff implications, and what to expect as the Buckeyes prepare for another huge Big Ten showdown.

    8. CFB Week 7 & 8 Chaos, Is QB Play Down This Season? OSU vs. USC Preview!

  2. Oct 15

    7. Are UCLA and Kentucky Legit? Previewing Ohio State at Indiana

    On Episode 7 of Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest headlines from around the country, including Georgia's statement win over Alabama, Oklahoma taking down No. 1 Texas, Oregon's shocking loss to UCLA, and Kentucky's continued success. Ohio State rolls past Maryland 45-16, but was the performance as convincing as the scoreboard suggests? We discuss Julian Sayin's uneven outing, Jeremiah Smith's explosive plays, and a dominant Buckeye defense that held Maryland under 200 total yards. Finally, we turn our attention to Ohio State at Indiana. With the Hoosiers riding a 22-game winning streak, Ryan Day faces another huge road test against Curt Cignetti. We break down the key matchups, Indiana's explosive offense, and the biggest question of the weekend: Who has more to lose? We wrap things up with our Week 7 games to watch, including Notre Dame vs. BYU, Alabama vs. Tennessee, and Missouri vs. Ole Miss.

    7. Are UCLA and Kentucky Legit? Previewing Ohio State at Indiana

  3. Oct 7

    6. Is JJ The Best Buckeye Of All Time? Is Michigan In Panic Mode? & Ohio State vs Maryland Preview

    On Episode 6 of Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest stories across college football. Is it officially panic time at Michigan? Alabama and Keelon Russell continue to impress, while Georgia, Indiana, Miami, and even Notre Dame keep rolling. Florida gets blown out by Missouri, and after another convincing Buckeye win, we have to ask the question: Is Ohio State the best team in the country? Then we break down Ohio State’s 31-14 win at Iowa. Julian Sayin continues to look more confident and comfortable running the offense, the Buckeyes found success on the ground, and Jeremiah Smith put together another monster performance with 206 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding his name to even more Ohio State record books. On the other side of the ball, the Buckeye defense continues to get more physical and improve week after week. We discuss what stood out from the win, the continued development of Sayin, Ohio State’s rushing attack, Jeremiah Smith’s ridiculous start to the season, and what we learned about the Buckeye defense. Then it’s on to Ohio State vs. Maryland. The Buckeyes enter as massive favorites, while Mike Locksley and a 2-3 Maryland team desperately need to turn things around. We break down Malik Washington and the Terrapins, where Maryland could cause problems, and why defending this Ohio State offense could be an enormous challenge. Finally, we look ahead to a loaded Week 6: Georgia at Alabama, UCLA at Oregon, Texas vs. Oklahoma.

    6. Is JJ The Best Buckeye Of All Time? Is Michigan In Panic Mode? & Ohio State vs Maryland Preview

  4. Oct 1

    5. Jeremiah Smith Is HIM, Are Florida and Oregon Back? & Ohio State at Iowa Preview

    On Episode 5 of Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest stories from around the country — Oregon is back, Florida keeps making noise, Iowa takes down Michigan, and Texas continues to build one of the strongest résumés in college football. Then it’s all Buckeyes. Ohio State takes care of Illinois 42-19. Is Jeremiah Smith the best player in college football right now? Julian Sayin also delivers his best performance of the season, accounting for five touchdowns — but should we be concerned about the Buckeye defense after allowing 462 total yards? Finally, we turn our attention to a huge Week 5 matchup: Ohio State at Iowa. The Hawkeyes are 4-0 and College GameDay is headed to Kinnick Stadium. We break down Iowa’s biggest threats, the matchups that could decide the game, and what the Buckeyes need to do to leave Iowa with a win.

    5. Jeremiah Smith Is HIM, Are Florida and Oregon Back? & Ohio State at Iowa Preview

  5. Sep 24

    4. Buckeyes Dominate Kent State, CFB Week 3 Recap, Illinois Preview!

    Week 3 of college football brought plenty of chaos, upsets, and statement wins! This week on Inside The Shoe, Granger and Nick break down the biggest headlines from around the country, including Ole Miss taking down LSU, Kentucky upsetting Texas A&M, and the growing question: Is Georgia secretly the best team in college football? The Buckeyes rolled past Kent State 59-3, and we've got plenty to unpack. From Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking performance and Jamir Perez's BIG MAN touchdown to Ohio State's red-zone struggles and an increasingly disciplined offense, we break down the good, the bad, and everything in between. Then, we're looking ahead to Ohio State's matchup with Illinois. Can the Buckeyes protect Julian Sayin against a talented Illinois defensive front? Will Ohio State improve its third-down efficiency? And can the Buckeyes extend their 10-game winning streak against the Fighting Illini? We wrap things up with our Buckeye Helmet Stickers of the Week and preview a loaded Week 4 slate, featuring Michigan vs. Iowa, Texas vs. Tennessee, Ole Miss vs. Florida, and more! Subscribe to Inside The Shoe for weekly Ohio State football coverage, college football headlines, game recaps, previews, and everything happening around the sport.

    4. Buckeyes Dominate Kent State, CFB Week 3 Recap, Illinois Preview!

  6. Sep 17

    3. Buckeyes Lose To Texas, CFB Week 2 Recap, Kent State Preview

    On Episode 3 of Inside The Shoe, Granger Long and Nick Finelli break down the biggest headlines from Week 2 of college football before taking a deep dive into Ohio State's 24-23 loss to Texas. We kick things off around the country with Alabama's dominant win over Kentucky, USF's walk-off victory, the latest AP Poll shakeup, Michigan's win over Oklahoma, Oregon's surprising loss to Oklahoma State, and a rough week for the Big Ten. Then it's time to break down what went wrong in Austin. We discuss the inexperience across Ohio State's defense, and how Arch Manning came alive in the fourth quarter. We also debate whether Ryan Day became too conservative in the second half and whether the Buckeyes were playing not to lose instead of playing to win. But there were plenty of positives. Bo Jackson and the running game showed up. Jeremiah Smith had another monster performance. Connor Hawkins went 3-for-4 on field goals, and Jeremiah Smith left the game as the all-time receiving-yards leader in Ohio State history. Next, we turn the page to Kent State. After the Golden Flashes were shut out 57-0 by South Carolina, can Ohio State use Week 3 as a reset and fix some of the issues exposed against Texas? Finally, we look around the country at some of the Week 3 games worth watching, including LSU vs. Ole Miss and SMU vs. Louisville, featuring two high-powered offenses and two quarterbacks putting up huge numbers.

    3. Buckeyes Lose To Texas, CFB Week 2 Recap, Kent State Preview

  7. Sep 10

    2. The Buckeyes CRUSH Ball State, Week 2 Texas Preview, Drama From Week 1

    On Episode 2 of Inside The Shoe, we break down everything that stood out from Week 1 of college football before diving headfirst into the biggest game of the early season: Ohio State vs. Texas. We kick things off with a look around the college football landscape, including Michigan and Bryce Underwood, LSU making a statement, Miami looking legit, the early Malachi Toney vs. Jeremiah Smith showdown, and former Buckeye Lincoln Kienholz showing out against Ole Miss. Then it's time to break down Ohio State's 56-3 domination of Ball State. We talk Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith continuing to look like one of the best players in the country, the Jakobi Jackson/Bo Jackson backfield conversation, Devin McCuin's emergence, Legend Bey's exciting debut, and some of the questions surrounding the offensive line. On the defensive side, we discuss Kenyatta Jackson's dominant pressure, the speed of the defense, D-line looking strong, and Khary Wilder's potential emergence. Finally, we look ahead to Ohio State vs. Texas. With Texas currently favored by 1.5, we break down why this game may mean even more to the Longhorns.

    2. The Buckeyes CRUSH Ball State, Week 2 Texas Preview, Drama From Week 1

  8. Sep 7

    1. College Football Is Back! Ohio State Season & Week 1 Preview

    Ohio State football is back and so is a new era for the podcast.In this episode, Granger is joined by his new co-host, Nick Finelli, as they officially introduce inside the Shoe, a new show dedicated to breaking down everything surrounding Ohio State football.From the biggest offseason changes to the players and storylines that could define the season, Nick and Granger dive into what Buckeye fans can expect this year. They discuss the continued impact of NIL and the resources coming into the program, coaching staff updates, the influence of NFL experience, and how the transfer portal continues to shape college football.The guys also break down key players to watch, including Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, potential breakout seasons, expectations for the defense, and the development of Ohio State's roster.Plus, they discuss the new uniforms, stadium renovations, changes to Senior Day and game-day traditions, the toughest matchups on the schedule, and their predictions for the season ahead.Inside the Shoe is your place for honest conversations, big predictions, game breakdowns, and everything happening around Ohio State football.

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About

Welcome to Inside the Shoe, a weekly college football podcast built for Buckeye fans. We cover everything Ohio State football — game previews, recaps, players, storylines, big-picture program talk, and everything in between. We’ll also keep an eye on the rest of the college football world, breaking down the biggest news, headlines, games, and debates from week to week. Expect strong opinions, plenty of discussion, and a few segments that you’ll have to stick around to discover. If it matters to Ohio State and college football, we're talking about it.

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  • Creator
    Nick Finelli & Granger Long
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nick Finelli & Granger Long
  • Show Website
    Inside The Shoe