A BAD Week 10: Everything Bill and Doug wrote and said leading into Ohio State vs. Penn State, in case you missed it
Catch up on everything from this week about the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions
COLUMBUS — Ohio State hosts Penn State at noon on Saturday in Ohio Stadium, and both Doug and Bill will be at an OSU game for the first time this season.
That decision was made after feedback from the loyal subscribers here on Substack, so we’re giving it a shot. That means the Ohio State postgame show on YouTube won’t arrive right after the game. It’ll probably be closer to 6 PM eastern after we get home from the game.
Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube so you don’t miss out. And we’ll have the usual Sunday Soundoff on Substack with your thoughts and questions.
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Here’s everything Bill and Doug wrote and said this week here on Substack and on YouTube and pod platforms.
MONDAY
Early portal wish list: Ohio State should target these potential transfers from teams with fired coaches
COLUMBUS — Is it too early to start putting together a December/January wish list? While Ohio State’s coaches and players chase a second straight national championship, I promise you that some people inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are already pondering which players could be available in the transfer portal for the 2026 season and beyond.
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TUESDAY
If Nick Saban hadn't retired, and Julian Sayin was still at Alabama, who would be Ohio State's starting quarterback this season?
COLUMBUS — The bottom for Ohio State football in the Ryan Day era was National Signing Day on Dec. 21, 2022, when the Buckeyes were questioning not just their present but their future. Almost a month removed from a home loss to Michigan, a second straight defeat in the rivalry ensuring that the loss in 2021 wasn’t a blip, Day wasn’t just worried about Ohio State’s ability to compete now. He had to wonder if Ohio State’s ability to compete down the road would be greatly lessened by NIL, and what Ohio State was and wasn’t able to do with it.
YouTube Show, Ohio State vs. Jim Knowles Showdown
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Ryan Day Debrief: What's up with Ohio State's offensive line ahead of Penn State?
COLUMBUS — Four thoughts on what we heard from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Tuesday ahead of the Buckeyes’ game against Penn State on Saturday.
WEDNESDAY
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When the Buckeyes break you: Did Ohio State break Jim Knowles? And is it now personal?
COLUMBUS — Jim Knowles might coach an underdog defense. And if he’s not at an underdog program, striking the right balance to bring out the best of a Knowles D, while limiting its worst instincts, might take time.
THURSDAY
How fans feel about Ohio State's defense: 'inevitable ... intoxicating ... warm and fuzzy ... and nervous'
COLUMBUS — It starts with trust.
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Brandon Inniss gets on the Julian Sayin for Heisman train: 'He's definitely going to win that'
COLUMBUS — Folks are coming around on the Julian Sayin Heisman Trophy talk. For any quarterback contender, there’s no one better to push your candidacy than one of your receivers.
FRIDAY
Beat Writer Q&A: Digging into Ohio State vs. Penn State with Audrey Snyder
COLUMBUS — Ahead of Saturday’s game between Ohio State and Penn State, we wanted to give one final look at the story lines and matchups with fellow Substacker Audrey Snyder, who covers the Nittany Lions for Inside …
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Doug, the not chocolate candy bucket is definitely winning tonight.