Good BAD Afternoon: Kirby Smart admits SEC defeat, 2028 Buckeyes, and hypnic jerks
Your weekly newsletter of everything we covered this week
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With no practices or games to cover for the next couple of months, Bill and Doug have some extra time to bring you some fun offseason projects. This past week, Doug spent some time doing a deep dive into the QB room, while Bill answered your questions in the Sunday Solo Session. Bill also wrote a piece about questions we still have after some players missed spring ball due to injuries.
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My article pick this week
Has Ohio State built the best quarterback room of the Ryan Day era?
COLUMBUS — Last season, 11 true freshmen quarterbacks among the 68 power conference college football teams threw at least 50 passes, with all of them starting at least one game. Five of them started at least half the season by the team’s choice, while others were high enough on the depth chart to be forced into action by injury or ineptitude from others.
Doug analyzes the 2026 QB room. While last year’s room was strong, Doug makes the case for why he thinks this season will be even better. He goes through all four QBs on the depth chart, comparing them to Ohio State’s past quarterbacks.
My podcast pick this week
Could Ohio State 2028 be a super team? Inside the depth chart 3 seasons ahead, plus Whatcha
Bill and Doug look ahead to the 2028 season and what could become a super team. Chris Henry Jr., Sam Greer, and Tavien St. Clair are some of the players discussed as the guys look to identify the core eight players who will be the leaders of the 2028 team.
Other podcasts this week
Kirby Smart gives in to Big Ten; NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff expansion & more The guys do a national show discussing some recent college sports news. Doug takes a victory lap as Kirby Smart admitted the Big Ten is at the top of the sport. They also discuss March Madness expansion and College Football Playoff expansion. (video at the top)
BAD Solo Sessions: Adding more top-line transfers, Arthur Smith’s impact, gray jersey sleeves
Ohio State schedule preview Week 1: Ball State might have a QB with a little juice
Ohio State Around the Shoe: James Laurinaitis at work; future star freshmen; injured Buckeyes watch
Can a 24-team college football playoff with a reasonable calendar exist? Here’s the solution
Other articles this week
The questions left unanswered because of Ohio State’s spring injuries