Buckeye Film Breakdown: Podcast

Different Standard | Transfers See the Edge, Black Stripes Follow

Coach Slater — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:27:48 GMT

The standard is different in Columbus—and the guys who’ve been elsewhere are saying it out loud. Transfers coming from places like Alabama Crimson Tide football are seeing a level of day-to-day competition inside Ohio State Buckeyes football that separates, from the weight room to the practice field. It’s constant pressure, constant accountability, and …

Spring Checkpoint | What Ryan Day is Seeing After 9 Practices

Coach Slater — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:53:39 GMT

After nine spring practices, Ryan Day gave one of the clearest evaluations yet of where this team stands. The message is consistent—competition across the roster, young players being forced to grow up fast, and key positions starting to take shape.

From Julian Sayin taking command of the offense, to a deep and competitive corner room featuring Devin Sanc…

Spring Practice Report

Coach Slater — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:59:41 GMT

Jake jumps on with the guys to break down Coach Slate’s first-hand observations from inside his visits to the Woody — what’s real, what’s noise, and what’s starting to take shape through seven spring sessions. We get into the details that matter: who’s stacking consistent days, where competition is tightening, and which position groups are starting to d…

Black Stripe Alerts + OSU Practice Banter

Coach Slater — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:31:13 GMT

This episode is all about movement inside the program — earned, not given. We break down the latest black stripe removals and what they signal about trust, readiness, and where certain guys stand in the pecking order right now. No fluff — just what it means in the room and how it translates to Saturdays.

Then we shift forward. With Coach Slate heading in…

Back in the Building | Buckeyes Return + Program Updates

Coach Slater — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:59:49 GMT

The break is over — and now the program starts to come back into focus.

This is one of those windows where everything intersects. You’ve got Gold Pants being handed out, reinforcing the standard and what it means to win here. You’ve got Pro Day approaching, where the next wave of NFL Buckeyes steps into the spotlight and the standard gets evaluated at th…

Week Two | Back From Break and Back to Work

Coach Slater — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:06:09 GMT

The Buckeyes are just getting back from spring break and we are heading into week two of practice. Things are starting to pick up around the Woody — the installation is in, the reps are adding up, and we’re starting to get some real answers to some real questions.

Today we’re gonna talk about what this second week actually looks like, what the staff is z…

Spring Ball Day 1 Recap

Coach Slater — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:55:39 GMT

The Buckeyes completed day 1 of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 10th. Jeremy and Coach Slate recap both the part of practice that was open to the media, and discuss a few sound bites from Coach Day. A certain freshman seemed to show out, tune in as the guys discuss Legend Bey and what Coach Day said about him! Jeremiah Smith showed his “Mamba…

Spring Ball Has Officially Arrived

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:40:03 GMT

Tuesday marks the official start of spring football practice for the Buckeyes. Join Coach Slate and Jeremy as they dive into multiple spring ball related topics. Coach Slate peels back the curtain and discusses what spring practices look like from inside the WHAC, and what the Ohio State coaches clinic looks like compared to the Ohio Football Coaches As…

Position Reviews (DB): Who is next in line at Defensive Back?

Coach Slater — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:40 GMT

Ohio State is replacing major production in the secondary heading into the 2026 season. With Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. departing, the Buckeyes will rely on new faces to step into bigger roles.

In this episode, we break down the entire Buckeye secondary and what the room could look like this fall. We discuss players expected t…

Position Reviews (DL): What can we expect from the new look Defensive Line in 2026?

Coach Slater — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:12:35 GMT

The Buckeyes are reloading up front in 2026, and with key production gone, the spotlight shifts to the next wave. Talent isn’t the question — development and consistency are. Today in the Film Room, we’re breaking down Will Smith Jr., Zion Grady, Beau Atkinson, and Eddrick Houston** — what the tape shows, where the traits translate, and who’s ready to s…

Position Reviews (LB): Who is going to replace Sonny and Arvell?

Coach Slater — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:18:13 GMT

As we flip the page to 2026, the question isn’t whether the Buckeyes will be talented in the second level — it’s who’s ready to own it. Who takes command of the huddle?

The linebacker room is where toughness shows up on tape. Run fits have to marry the front. Pressure patterns have to hit on time. And in a single-high structure, those backers are the g…

Position Reviews (OL): Will Experience Equal Success? The Matt Patricia Extension is Also Official!

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:08:20 GMT

The offensive line group may very well be the most experienced room at the WHAC, but they also are the most scrutinized group after the last two games of the season. The departure of Tegra Tshabola means that at least one new face will have a starting role alongside Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, Phillip Daniels, and Austin Siereveald. What guys need …

Position Reviews (TE): Who Will Lead The Tight End Room in 2026?

Coach Slater — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:43:46 GMT

The tight end room in 2026 has to be steady, physical, and dependable. This group must set the edge in the run game, hold up in protection, and become reliable targets on third down and in the red zone. Bennett Christian continues working toward becoming a complete, every-down presence. Nate Roberts brings size and the ability to stretch the middle of t…

Position Reviews (WR): What Will Zone 6 Look Like in 2026?

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:26:01 GMT

The Ohio State wide receiver room boasts the best player in the country in Jeremiah Smith, but there are questions! The Buckeyes enter the season and may not have a clear-cut number 2, or at least not that we know of yet. Will the young guys who stayed make an impact? Where do the incoming freshmen receivers fit in? Will Chris Henry Jr. and Jerquaden Gu…

Position Reviews (RB): Bo Jackson and Isaiah West Analysis and Focus Areas for 2026

Jeremy Combs — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:39:01 GMT

Heading into the 2025 season nobody had Bo Jackson and Isaiah West being the 2-headed monster in the backfield on their bingo card. However, that’s exactly what happened. Jeremy and Coach Slate dive into what the freshmen duo did well in 2025, what they didn’t do so well, and what are the expectations for the 2026 season. The running back room also has …

Position Reviews (QB): Julian Sayin Analysis and Focus Areas for 2026

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:47:00 GMT

Julian Sayin may have looked human in the last two games of the season, but was it really as bad as it seemed? The guys break down several plays from the last two games of the year, and the film shows more positive than negative. The guys give their grades on the past season and with spring ball on the horizon, we begin our position room breakdowns.

The…

Buckeyes Finally Make Special Teams Commitment

Jeremy Combs — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:27:20 GMT

We thought Ohio State had their special teams coach last week, but now it seems they actually have him. The guys discuss what Robby Discher brings to the program as a Special Teams Coordinator, and discuss the successes he had at Illinois and various other stops in his career. The CFP has forced schools to look at their scheduling, and the Buckeyes are …

Ryan Day Opens Up on Several Key Topics

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:14:03 GMT

We heard from Ryan Day via the Ryan Day Radio Show on Friday night. The guys discuss some of the topics Coach Day spoke on including the state of each position group, and some injuries. Coach Day gave out plenty of flowers, and also seemed to “call out” some players who he’d like to see step up. Jeremy and Coach Slate break down what they took from the …

Continuation of the Staff Makeup Discussion, a Portal Boom, and the 2026 Gauntlet Has Been Laid

Jeremy Combs — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:24:57 GMT

Coach Slate and Jeremy continue the conversation about staff makeup, and circle back to the Special Teams Coordinator conversation from last episode. The Buckeyes added what is most likely the last addition from the portal, in the form of a Springfield, Ohio native. Where might he fit in, and what does he bring to the offensive line room? The Big Ten re…

Are The Buckeyes About to Address Special Teams in a Big Way?

Jeremy Combs — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:08:34 GMT

It is no secret that special teams has been the one glaring weakness during Ryan Day’s tenure at Ohio State. Despite having staff members responsible for special teams, it is being rumored that Day is planning to hire a dedicated special teams coordinator. The name being tossed around, by reputable sources, is current Notre Dame special teams coordinato…