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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: GAUNTLET: Ohio State’s 2026 Schedule DEMANDS Excellence—Can Ryan Day, Jeremiah Smith Deliver?
Description: Ohio State faces a grueling 2026 football schedule that could define Ryan Day’s legacy as head coach. With Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and Bo Jackson leading the Buckeyes, fans can expect high-stakes matchups including an early road test at Texas, conference showdowns against Oregon and USC, and classic rivalry drama versus Michigan. Can the Buckeyes stay locked in and avoid potential pitfalls with seven home games, five away contests, and a single critical bye week?Jay Stephens breaks down the biggest challenges ahead, questioning whether it’s time to move The Game against Michigan from Thanksgiving weekend to H...