Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball

Ohio State Buckeyes eye a breakthrough season as Julian Sayin prepares to elevate his game. Can Sayin transform last year’s Heisman finalist nod into a national championship run? With key matchups against Texas, Michigan, and new-look Oregon and USC on the horizon, fans are asking if Sayin and star wideout Jeremiah Smith can take the Buckeyes’ offense to elite heights. Jay Stephens explores the ev...

Ohio State Buckeyes gear up for a high-stakes 2026 season with championship ambitions and a roster stacked with talent. Can Ryan Day shake off last year's disappointment and restore Big Ten dominance? With Julian Sayin’s pinpoint accuracy at quarterback and Jeremiah Smith leading the offense, the Buckeyes’ revamped defense adds proven starters like Earl Little Jr. and Terry Moore. Is this the year...

Ohio State Buckeyes set their sights on leaving no doubt in the 2026 season—can Ryan Day’s renewed championship mindset fuel another title run? Veteran leaders like Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and Jalyn McClain anchor a reshaped roster facing tough challenges, including showdowns against Michigan, Texas, and USC. With 31 scholarship players lost and a wave of new talent arriving, will Ryan Day a...

Ohio State Buckeyes overhaul their roster with strategic transfer portal moves—can Ryan Day’s calculated approach fuel a new era of dominance? Losing 31 scholarship players but netting veteran talents like Qua Russaw, James Smith, and John Walker on the defensive line, plus experienced additions at quarterback and receiver, the Buckeyes keep their championship ambitions alive even as other teams s...

Ohio State Buckeyes bolster their roster with key SEC and ACC transfers—can Ryan Day’s squad reload for a national title push? Ja'Kobi Jackson (Florida), Cam Calhoun (Alabama), Terry Moore (Duke), and Earl Little Jr. (Florida State) headline the Buckeyes’ aggressive off-season. Jay Stephens breaks down the impact of these pickups, spotlighting how veteran experience and depth address crucial needs...

Will Indiana secure a historic third straight Big Ten national championship, or can Miami pull off an upset at home? The panel breaks down the surprising Indiana vs. Miami title matchup, spotlighting Fernando Mendoza’s efficiency, Miami’s home-field advantage, and the impact of dynamic stars like Elijah Surratt. The crew debates why traditional powerhouses like Oregon, USC, and UCLA are chasing th...

Ohio State secures invaluable continuity amidst an offseason of major shifts. Can retaining key starters and assistant coaches give the Buckeyes the edge they need for a title run? Jay Stephens spotlights Ryan Day’s strategic roster management, discusses crucial returning talent like Carson Hinzman and Carnell Tate, and examines whether recent departures could disrupt Ohio State’s championship asp...

Ohio State Buckeyes face pivotal NFL Draft decisions as rising stars Kayden McDonald and Arvell Reese take center stage. Is betting on yourself the right move after just one year as a full-time starter? Jay Stephens and NFL Draft analyst Ryan Roberts break down McDonald's first-round potential, dominant nose tackle play, and Reese’s sky-high upside as a top-five pick, examining how each player’s s...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason as 31 players exit via the transfer portal—yet Ryan Day isn’t scrambling, he’s recalibrating for a championship run. Can Day’s blend of young five-star recruits and experienced transfers keep the Buckeyes elite, or does heavy portal reliance risk chemistry issues ahead of the 2026 football season? Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt break down Ohio State’s porta...

Ohio State Buckeyes score a massive offseason victory by keeping their offensive core—featuring Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson, Jeremiah Smith, and Brandon Inniss—intact despite fierce transfer portal activity. Can Ryan Day’s squad capitalize on this rare stability to dominate the Big Ten and make another run at a national title? Jay Stephens spotlights the significance of player retention, assesses the...

Ohio State Buckeyes secure a major victory as Brandon Innis commits to stay, providing much-needed stability amid transfer portal chaos. With Carnell Tate heading to the NFL Draft and multiple receivers departing, can Ennis’s leadership elevate the Buckeyes’ offense? The addition of UTSA transfer Devin McCuin and the pursuit of more portal talent signal a fierce upcoming competition for key roles...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason as a wave of wide receivers—including Carnell Tate, Quincy Porter, and Bryson Rodgers—hit the transfer portal, opening opportunities and raising key questions about depth and leadership. Can new wide receivers coach bring fresh talent to Columbus and maintain the Buckeyes’ recruiting pipeline? With Jeremiah Smith and Chris Henry Jr. likely headlining th...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason as coordinator uncertainty threatens their 2026 ambitions. Can Ryan Day secure splash hires at offensive and defensive coordinator to keep the Buckeyes at the top of college football? Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt break down the urgent need for fresh leadership, question Day’s loyalty-based staff decisions, and explore outside-the-box options—like tapping...

Ohio State faces a stunning setback as Quincy Porter, once pegged as a future starting wide receiver, enters the transfer portal, raising questions about player development, coaching changes, and the Buckeyes’ ongoing search for an offensive coordinator. Justin Terry, another potential multi-year contributor on the offensive line, also departs, deepening concerns about team depth amid a wave of 22...

Big Ten powers surge toward another national championship as Indiana crushes Alabama 38-3, shaking the college football landscape. Can Oregon or Indiana claim the crown and continue the conference’s dominance? Spencer McLaughlin leads the roundtable with Craig Shemon, Jacob Goins, Ryan Herrings, and others, unpacking Kurt Signetti’s meteoric rise, Indiana’s ferocious defense, and the SEC’s fading...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason after a frustrating early end to their national championship run. Can Ryan Day guide the team to learn from missed opportunities and make the right changes for 2026? Key concerns include the offensive line's instability and inconsistent pass rush, with the spotlight on Tegra, Gabe Van Sickle, and Josh Padilla's impact. Poor in-game adjustments and slow...

Ohio State Buckeyes fall just short against No. 10 Nebraska in a nail-biter, raising urgent questions about their late-game execution and bench production. Can John Mobley Jr. and Bruce Thornton carry this squad through the Big Ten gauntlet, or will thin margins and defensive gaps sink their postseason hopes? Jay Stephens breaks down the Buckeyes’ 72-69 loss, spotlighting Mobley Jr.’s game-high 22...

Ohio State Buckeyes scramble to reload their roster as transfer portal chaos erupts. With key backups and potential starters like Myelin Graham, Tegra Shabola, Aaron Scott Jr., and Bryce West jumping ship, urgency mounts for Ryan Day's squad. Can quick moves in the portal—such as landing Ohio Bobcat tight end Mason Williams and long snapper Dalton Riggs—stabilize a roster losing depth at critical...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason after their playoff exit against Miami, as key departures shake up Ryan Day’s roster strategy. With 14 players entering the transfer portal—including Bryson Rodgers, Jelani Thurman, Lincoln Kienholz, and high-profile defender C.J. Hicks—can the Buckeyes reload for another shot at the National Championship? Will recent hires like LSU’s Cortez Hankton spa...

Ohio State Buckeyes fall to Miami Hurricanes in a bruising 24-14 Cotton Bowl loss. Can Ryan Day’s squad recover after being outmatched in the trenches and seeing their national title hopes dashed on New Year’s Eve? Jay Stephens breaks down how Ohio State’s offensive line struggled against Miami’s relentless defensive front, spotlighting Gabe Van Sickle’s tough night and the impact of late lineup c...

Ohio State Buckeyes enter the Cotton Bowl with confidence and clarity, poised to conquer the Miami Hurricanes in a high-stakes playoff showdown. Can Ryan Day’s play-calling and the Buckeyes’ explosive offense overcome Miami’s renowned defensive line when it matters most? Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt break down Ohio State’s strategic edge and the X-factor contributions from talents like Julian Sayin,...

Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to shake up their Cotton Bowl strategy as Jay Stephens outlines key calculated changes that could put Miami on their heels. Will Ryan Day’s renewed play-calling and a faster offensive tempo unleash the Buckeyes’ true potential? Changes at right guard, a possible new kicker, and tweaks to defensive packages, including using C.J. Hicks as a pass-rushing wild card, promise...

Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for a high-stakes Cotton Bowl showdown, with Ryan Day reclaiming offensive play-calling and bringing elite confidence to the playoff spotlight. Can his NFL-caliber game-planning and trust in standouts like Bo Jackson, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith spark the offense against Miami Hurricanes? Jay Stephens spotlights Matt Patricia’s NFL playoff pedigree and how creative...

Ohio State's defense readies for a showdown, aiming to prove they're the nation’s top unit against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Jay Stephens breaks down how the Buckeyes’ front—including standout defenders like Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese—can shut down Carson Beck and Miami’s explosive offense. Are all eleven starters on track to become NFL draft picks, and what must Ohio State do to control the tr...

Ohio State Buckeyes face a crucial test as Julian Sayin’s poise meets Miami Hurricanes’ relentless pass rush in the Cotton Bowl. With changes looming at right guard and Miami’s defensive front anchored by Reuben Bain Jr. and Ahkeem Mesidor, can Sayin maintain his Heisman-level efficiency under pressure? Will the Buckeyes’ offensive line experience from last year’s CFP prove decisive against Miami’...