THE Podcast: Ohio State Football News

THE Podcast is back at Rooster's Restaurant on Olentangy River Road in Columbus, Ohio having another fun, casual conversation about the latest Ohio State football victory. With Penn State now in the rearview, how are former Buckeyes players Bobby Carpenter and Justin Zwick feeling about what they saw from Ohio State against the Nittany Lions? What does that portend for a November game slate t...

Ohio State didn't play well for 60 minutes but the Buckeyes only needed about 12 good minutes of football to beat Penn State last Saturday. How does that knowledge impact the way Ryan Day's program will approach the next three weeks before an end-of-the-regular-season-rivalry-game against Michigan?  THE Podcast's Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham rewatched the Penn State game and ex...

Former Ohio State Anthony Schlegel is back for another Sunday breakdown after a Big Ten road win at Penn State.  Schlegel, joined by THE Podcast's Austin Ward, took a closer look at how the Buckeyes battled in a tough matchup and made his picks for Difference Makers against the Nittany Lions.

Ohio State had another tough Big Ten battle at Penn State but came out with a 44-31 win over the No. 13-ranked Nittany Lions. What did THE Podcast's Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham make of the game from Beaver Stadium? This is Snap Judgments, Penn State-style.

The Weekend Kickoff Show from Bryant Heating and Cooling is back for another big Ohio State matchup!  Former Buckeyes linebackers Bobby Carpenter and Zach Boren join THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Bill Landis to break down the contest with Penn State, give their hottest takes for the weekend and analyze who has to step up for Ohio State to stay unbeaten heading into November.

Ohio State is heading to Penn State and a potential landmine on the road to the college football playoffs. Every Friday on THE Podcast Daily is a bold predictions Friday and this week Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham give their thoughts on what could happen in State College. This is THE Podcast Daily for Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

Ian Moore is the latest Ohio State football commitment and the second player in the Class of 2024 to pick the Buckeyes. The New Palestine (Ind.) four-star offensive tackle joined THE Podcast to talk about his decision, his recruiting process and more with Jeremy Birmingham on the latest edition of Birminology.

Ohio State is playing its biggest game of the season as it travels to No. 13 Penn State for a big-time matchup with the rival Nittany Lions. To preview the game, The Athletic's Audrey Snyder joins THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Bill Landis for a conversation about what to expect in State College, Pa. This is THE Podcast Daily for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

It's another Woody Wednesday as THE Podcast reports on all the latest news, notes and thoughts from Ohio State's media availability with just three days until the Buckeyes play Penn State. Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham break down their thoughts on a weird situation with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and what Ohio State players were talking about tonight.

THE Podcast is back with another episode of BuckIQ featuring former Ohio State linebacker and captain Zach Boren. In the latest episode, Boren and Austin Ward take a closer look at the way that Zach Harrison has changed his game and is making himself into a big-time defensive lineman for the Buckeyes.

Who is up and who is down? Ohio State is ready for a big-time showdown with Penn State. Which Buckeyes are playing their best football heading into Happy Valley? THE Podcast Daily for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 has the latest thoughts from Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham on who is up and who is down for Ohio State.

It's time for Snap Judgments on THE Podcast as Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and Kevin Wilson break down the Buckeyes 54-10 win over Iowa and give their first thoughts on what to expect against Penn State this coming Saturday. THE Podcast's Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham have their thoughts on the day's conversations.

THE Podcast Daily for Tuesday, Oct. 25 is all about the weekly Ohio State press conference and what questions Austin Ward and Bill Landis have on their minds heading into an important media session with Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and Kevin Wilson. Some of the biggest questions for the Tuesday presser include the state of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, what the Buckeyes expect role-wise as Jordan Hancock returns ...

Ohio State is 7-0 after a 44-point win over Iowa but it was a game that brought back some questions about the Buckeyes running game.  Are those concerns warranted? What players stood out in the 54-10 win? How will Ohio State adapt and prepare for it's first  real road test of the season at Penn State? That's some of the fun, casual conversation that THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jer...

Ohio State won by 44 points in a game that felt clunky most of the way. What did a second watch of Saturday's blowout win over Iowa show? Is there a reason to be  really  concerned about what happened with the Buckeyes offensive line?  What else did THE Podcast's Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham take away from a second look at the 54-10 win?  This the THE Podcast Daily for Monday, Oct....

The Buckeyes wound up cruising to a Big Ten blowout on Saturday over Iowa, but at times Ohio State didn't feel like it was reaching its top gear.  Former Ohio State linebacker Anthony Schlegel was back for a Sunday conversation to evaluate the latest victory for the program and identify some difference-making Buckeyes.

Ohio State returned to action following an off-week and brought all of its offensive weapons to Saturday’s game against Iowa.  What did the latest Buckeyes victory tell us about the second half of the season? That’s what THE Podcast’s Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham think of the game? This is Snap Judgments, Iowa-game edition. Want more of Austin, Bill and Birm? Head to www.ohiostat...

Birminology is back with another interview with a key Ohio State recruiting target. This week it's Buckeyes 2024 offer Bryce West, a star defensive back at Glenville High School in Cleveland. Want more of Austin, Bill and Birm? Head to www.ohiostate.rivals.com and join them in the Horseshoe Lounge.  #OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #BigTen #buckeyesfootball #Buckeyes #THEPodcast

It's going to be a battle of offense versus defense when Ohio State takes on Iowa at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Unfortunately for Iowa, the Hawkeyes have to let their offense play too. With the country's worst offensive unit, what can the Iowa team defense do to slow down the Buckeyes? Would it even matter if they slowed them a little? This is BOLD PREDICTIONS for Iowa and Ohio State on T...

Ohio State has commitment No. 2 in its 2024 recruiting class as Ian Moore picks the Buckeyes. What does the 6-foot-6, 290-pound bring to Ohio State? That's what THE Podcast's Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are breaking down on Thursday morning.

Iowa's offense is bad but it's defense is good and Ohio State can't expect to just walk all over the Hawkeyes. Scott Dochterman has covered the Iowa program for years and the Hawkeyes beat writer for The Athletic joins THE Podcast Daily to break down this Saturday's contest. What's the vibe around the Iowa program? That's the topic for THE Podcast Daily on Thursday, O...

Ohio State appears ready to unleash its full offense and defense against an underperforming Iowa program. What are the Buckeyes saying about this weekend's game with the Hawkeyes? How are they preparing for a game against an offense as bad as Iowa? That's part of the discussion in tonight's episode of Snap Judgments from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Former Ohio State captain Zach Boren was back in the film lab with THE Podcast to analyze the sophomore surge from star defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau. Boren and Austin Ward take a closer look at the little details that are adding up to huge performances for other Buckeyes around Tuimoloau, who is not getting enough credit for the work he's doing with the Silver Bullets. Want more of Austin, Bi...

Who is primed to make a big impact on the Ohio State football team in the second half of the season? What players can play a bigger role than expected? That's THE Podcast Daily for Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Ohio State is working toward the second half of the season and the Buckeyes are hoping that means a fully healthy, fully-armed and operational offense as they prepare to face a talented and efficient Iowa Hawkeyes defense. What did THE Podcast's Austin Ward, Bill Landis and Jeremy Birmingham take away from the weekly Ohio State press conference? This is Snap Judgments for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20...