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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: SHOCK: Oddsmakers DISRESPECT Ryan Day and Ohio State With Brutal Win Total | Ohio State Podcast
Description: Ohio State’s daunting 2026 football schedule sparks debate—is Ryan Day’s Buckeyes squad being underestimated with a 9.5 win over/under? Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt break down the high-stakes matchups against Texas, Michigan, Oregon, and USC, questioning whether offensive growing pains under new play-caller Arthur Smith could hinder a playoff run. They spotlight Julian Sayin’s leadership and the defensive overhaul under Matt Patricia, asking if the Buckeyes have what it takes to avoid an unexpected stumble at hostile venues like Iowa.
Switching gears, Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt spark a Buckeyes Nation debate: will Ohio State ba...