The Middle Ground Podcast

We kick things off with the biggest headlines from college football over the weekend, including the wild story of Avery Johnson’s dad and brother fighting and Bryce Underwood showing why he’s QB1. Metal brings the heat with a College Football 26 rant before we dive into the Week 1 matchups: #3 Ohio State vs #1 Texas, #14 Michigan vs New Mexico, #9 LSU vs #4 Clemson, and #6 Notre Dame vs #10 Miami....

In this episode, we hit on the biggest headlines across college football and the pros. Indiana rolls out its non-conference schedules through 2029, and Notre Dame names CJ Carr as QB1. We dive into the Reds’ latest series, roster shake-ups, and what to do with Matt McLain. Ohio State names Julian Sayin the starter, we break down the RT battle, and what fans should expect from the offense in Week 1...

In this episode, we dive into a packed slate of topics. We kick things off with the Ohio State quarterback announcement before shifting gears to a big-picture discussion on the MLB’s potential geographic realignment of divisions . From there, we break down recent punishments across college athletics —were they tough enough, and how do they stack up against past NCAA rulings like Tattoo Gate and Re...

Ohio: TMG talks about the Reds 3 trade transactions along with what they need to do to make a playoff push. Ohio State Fall Camp is underway and an intense QB battle between Lincoln Kienholz & Julian Sayin is underway. We grade upgrades & downgrades for the current Buckeye roster. Lastly, we check in on the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals Training Camps.

This week on the pod, we dive headfirst into the Jeremiah Smith hype train — is he the most polished freshman we’ve ever seen? We stack him up against names like Adrian Peterson, Michael Crabtree, Ja’Marr Chase, and even Cooper Flagg. We also tackle the Bronny James debate: would he have been drafted if his dad wasn’t LeBron? Plus, we break down Caleb Downs’ draft stock, JJ's top-2 buzz, Reds...

On this episode of The Middle Ground , we dive into Jeremiah Smith’s shots at Michigan, break down the cringe-worthy Shane Beamer TikToks making the rounds, and discuss whether Michigan’s recent recruiting heat is the real deal. We also ask the big question: what happens if James Franklin still can’t get it done at Penn State? Plus, a shoutout to Gamecock Nation — pull up! Tap in for bold takes, c...

In this episode, we dive deep into the quarterback showdown between Julian Sayin and Bryce Underwood — who has the edge heading into college ball? The Cincinnati Reds are heating up in the NL Central, and we break down what’s fueling their surge. Meanwhile, why did the Red Sox move on from Rafael Devers? We unpack the trade and what it means for Boston’s future. Plus, we take a hard look at Michig...

The NIL era is in full swing, and Ohio State and Michigan are deep in the trenches—fighting for 5-stars, flipping recruits, and throwing big money around. We break down how both programs are reloading in this new recruiting landscape. Plus, the Cincinnati Reds are heating up at the right time, and the Red Sox just put the Yankees in their place. We cover all the headlines, hot takes, and what it a...

This episode is loaded . We kick things off with what’s brewing in Ann Arbor — all signs could be pointing to Michigan Football facing serious punishment, while reports say JJ McCarthy is struggling this offseason. Then we pivot to the MLB, where the Reds and Red Sox are making DEAD. Plus, we break down The Memorial Tournament as Scottie Scheffler wins his second Memorial Tournament in a row. We a...

🚨 Loaded Episode Alert! We’re breaking down the Ohio State football schedule and what it means for the Buckeyes’ playoff hopes, plus early thoughts on College Football 26 (CFB26) and what fans are hyped for. We dive into the viral Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark Instagram follower war and what it says about the WNBA’s rising popularity. Then we react to the heartbreaking news of the Maria Stein Cat...