Ohio State at The Voice of College Football

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE #86 Host: Garrison Gaddy Date: May 12,2026 Title/Topics: PRIMETIME GAME SET, BUCKEYE’S JERSEY REVEAL & NEXT LEVEL SAYIN 1. New Ohio State Black Jerseys Reveal Ohio State dropped new black alternate jerseys. Garrison loves them — calls them some of the best in program history; wants to see them on-field, especially at night. Compares to past uniforms (herita...

Ohio State Primetime Live (Call-in Show 71) – Arguments For/Against the 24-Team College Football Playoff Host: Garrison Gaddy Date: May 8, 2026 (Friday night live) Length: ~1 hour 10+ minutes (full call-in format) Main Topic Summary: 24-Team CFP Expansion Garrison opens with mixed feelings on the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) push to expand the CFP to 24 teams. He references Brad Cr...

Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE #369 Host: Mark Rogers Guest: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts 247 Senior Writer) Date: ~May 2026 (recorded during Steve’s daughter’s graduation weekend) Platform: OhioStateVOCFB / Bucknuts page Overview A relaxed but informative offseason episode focused on Ohio State football’s TV/media value , the Big Ten’s network game selections, 2026 schedule highlights, revenue payouts, and...

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime Live #84 – "All Hands On Deck Recruiting For David Gabriel Georges" Host: Garrison Gaddy Platform: Voice of College Football (OhioStateVOCFB / vocfb.com) Length: ~59 minutes Air Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 (based on May 29 visit reference) Overall Summary Garrison opens with Big Ten financial dominance and UCLA’s recruiting surge, then dives deep into Ohio State’s...

Episode Notes: Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE #368 (Fan Takeover Edition) Host: Mark Rogers (Voice of College Football) Guests: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts247 Senior Editor), Tony Gerdeman (BuckeyeHuddle.com & Buckeye Weekly Podcast) Date/Context: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 broadcast (post-spring, post-NFL Draft, pre-2026 season hype) Platform: OhioStateVOCFB / Voice of College Football Overall Summary A cl...

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE #84 Host: Garrison Gaddy Title: Final Goodbye to Drafted Buckeyes, Tyler Bowen's Recruiting, Big Ten Hot Takes & More! Length: ~1 hour 4 minutes Date: Aired around late April 2026 (post-2026 NFL Draft) Key Segments & Timestamps (Approximate) 0:00 – 0:05 Intro & Channel Plug Standard welcome, like/subscribe, www.docfb.com (now vocfb.com) promo. ~0:05 – 0:15...

Episode Notes: BUCKEYES TAKE OVER DRAFT! / Ohio State Call-in Show 70 Host: Garrison Gaddy Show: Voice of College Football (OhioStateVOCFB) Date: Post-NFL Draft (April 2025, covering Day 1) Length: ~1 hour 5 minutes Core Theme: Celebrating Ohio State’s historic first-round dominance with 4 Buckeyes selected in the first 11 picks (first time for any program in 59 years). Key Highlights Ohio State D...

Overall Context and Game Atmosphere This was the Buckeyes' final spring scrimmage (nearly 100 plays run), with the largest number of players in uniform ever for Ohio State spring ball. Many 2026 high school signees and transfers were available, giving a near-full 2026 roster look. Weather was a factor: spitting rain early, heavier showers later (off-and-on through the end). It wasn't ideal for a "...

Opening & Theme (Context and Nuance Monologue) Gaddy opens with a shoutout to his respect for rival Michigan fan "Michigan Metal" (and mentions a lengthy convo with another Michigan fan, Juju). He reads and dissects a critical tweet/comment from a Michigan fan questioning whether Ohio State is truly in a "better position" to win a national title than in 2025. Key counterpoints (emphasizing context...

Episode Overview Host : Garrison Gaddy (Ohio State Voice of College Football / VOCFB) Format : Post-spring game live recap and analysis Tone : Balanced and measured — Gaddy repeatedly cautions against overreacting to a spring game while highlighting specific observations and player progress. Key Segments : Intro + shouts-outs Offensive takeaways (with heavy QB focus) Defensive takeaways Top 5 “lie...

Episode Overview Format : Live preview show ahead of Ohio State's annual spring game at Ohio Stadium (The Horseshoe). Date/Context : Aired around April 15, 2026 (spring game on Saturday, April 18, 2026 , noon ET on Big Ten Network). Tone : Casual, fan-focused conversation mixing nostalgia, roster analysis, and critique of college football's spring game landscape. Key Themes : Excitement for a rost...

Ryan Day's NFL-First Mindset / Program Culture Gaddy highlights and strongly endorses Ryan Day's quote (from a recent appearance): "When you come to Ohio State, there's an expectation you're coming to be a first or second rounder , regardless of position. If you're not a first or second rounder, this probably isn't the right place for you." Gaddy frames this as motivational reality, not negativity...

Opening & Personal Notes (0:00–~3:00) Welcome and standard intro: Presented by FanDuel, link to call-in in description/chat, website blcfb.com for writers, vocfb.com shop for Buckeye gear (koozies, sweatshirts, hats, T-shirts). Gaddy mentions missing the prior Friday show due to family stuff. He turned 33 yesterday, took time off, had a fun family BBQ with burgers/brats/hot dogs and adult beverage...

Practice Count and Overall Context 10th practice completed (today in the episode); 5 left before the spring game. Roster is unusually large (~100+ in uniform) due to early enrollees, transfers, and freshmen. Defense currently ahead of the offense — expected, given offensive line absences and pieced-together units. Spring game: Saturday, April 18, noon (likely on Big Ten Network). Weather forecast...

Opening & Overall Tone Intro : Standard VOCFB promo — visit vocfb.com for writers/schedule and vocfb.shop for Buckeye gear (koozies, mugs, sweaters, hats, etc.). Presented by FanDuel. Context : Three weeks into spring practice (one of Gaddy's favorite times of year). Emphasis on the program's operation, direction, and NFL influence (e.g., Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia talking on the sideline — "w...

Opening & Ryan Day's "Adapt or We Die" Philosophy Mark Rogers opens by noting the show's focus on Ohio State football (not unrelated global topics) and invites super chats/questions to support the panel, especially the regular contributors. Steve Helwagen recaps Ryan Day's comments from the prior Tuesday's presser (after 6 practices). Key quote from Day : "Either you adapt or you die." Day used a...

Opening & Monologue (Big Ten Dominance Stat) Gaddy opens with the standard VOCFB plugs: like/subscribe, vocfb.com, VOCFB shop for Buckeye merch (mugs, koozies, apparel). Fun fact: He played golf at Interlocking Golf Course and comments on Midwest weather/rain safety. Main monologue: Highlights a stat from Tom Fornelli showing Ohio State with the most wins in the BCS/CFP era since 1998 (over 300 wi...

This is a lively, fan-driven call-in show from The Voice of College Football network, hosted by Garrison Gaddy (with a Michigan lean but focused on Ohio State and broader CFB). It airs Fridays at 7 PM ET (shifting from other days once the season starts). The episode opens with standard intros, calls for likes/subscribes, and a plug for the network's website (vocfb.com) and writers/schedule. Main T...

Opening and Show Format (00:00 – ~00:15) Rogers welcomes listeners and emphasizes the “standard to uphold” in Columbus. The Buckeyes must improve throughout spring, as they do every year. Notes the changing roster dynamics: several players heading to the NFL with Pro Day scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 . Show brought to you by FanDuel. Listeners are encouraged to leave comments/questions i...

00:00 – 14:00: Opening & Monologue – "Stop Playing Favorites" Garrison starts late due to family babysitting duties (nephew sleeping, dog barking in background). Core message : Ohio State fans (and all fanbases) must stop emotional/biased "fanboy" takes on roster battles without evidence. No spring tape, no insider confirmation from the Woody Hayes Center (reports often contradict hot takes). Call...

Opening & Basketball Focus (0:00–~10:00) Show intro: Emphasis on March Madness taking priority over football in mid-March. Ohio State basketball opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday at noon ET vs. TCU (8/9 matchup) in Greenville, SC. Steve Helwagen is on-site in Greenville: Personal note: Attending with his daughter (OSU law student) during her spring break; also traveling back for father-in-law’s...

Episode Overview Title : WEEK 1 SPRING BALL RECAP W/ DILLON DAVIS! Host : Garrison Gaddy Guest : Dillon Davis (Delaware Gazette / beat writer with direct access to Ohio State practices) Date/Context : Early March 2025 (first two days of spring practice before spring break) Sponsor : FanDuel Runtime vibe : Casual, in-depth Buckeyes talk — heavy emphasis on new faces, transfers, young talent, and ea...

Personal / Opening Segment Garrison opens with a tribute to his late great-uncle (age 94), a Buffalo Soldier and WWII Navy veteran who served after the Navy integrated in 1941. Light-hearted banter about friend "Jam" teasing him on social media about his hat and hairline. Promotes VOCFB website (vocfb.com), writers, weekly schedule, and Ohio State merchandise (mugs, koozies, hats, etc.). Spring Pr...

Basketball Segment (Big Ten Tournament Focus) Ohio State vs. Iowa matchup — Buckeyes are a 1.5-point underdog to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament third round (Thursday, March 12, 2026, at noon ET/11 a.m. CT on Big Ten Network, United Center in Chicago). Rematch from February 25, 2026, where Iowa dominated 74-57 in Iowa City (Ohio State missing 7-footer Christoph Tilley; Iowa outscored them 44-17 in...

Main Segments & Key Topics Ohio State University President Resignation (major focus of opening ~15 minutes) Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. (age 66) resigned abruptly over the weekend. Reason: Disclosure of an "inappropriate relationship" with a woman who was seeking public resources / support for her personal business. Carter described it as a personal mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio Sta...