October is here! Jeremiah Smith led the Buckeyes to a 42-19 victory over Illinois to close out a 3-1 September. Bill and Doug broke down what they saw from the Buckeyes’ Big Ten opener and what they expect heading into Kinnick Stadium this weekend.
Here’s every article and podcast from this week, plus my personal picks as a fellow Buckeye fan. Catch up before kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
My article pick this week
How to attack Iowa, count RPOs and think about the Buckeye defense: Ohio State thoughts
COLUMBUS — Ohio State (3-1) goes back on the road this week for its first trip to Iowa since 2017. The Hawkeyes are coming off an improbable win against Michigan last week. Kinnick Stadium makes everyone feel nervous.
Playing in Kinnick is never easy. Bill shares 5 thoughts on Saturday's trip to Iowa, including just how weird Ryan Day's last two Iowa wins were.
My podcast pick this week
Ohio State Game Wrecker Draft, plus Whatcha (Subscriber podcast)
Bill and Doug go back and forth drafting the best “game wreckers” the Buckeyes have had since 2014. If you aren’t a paid Substack subscriber, check out this clip they posted to YouTube with the first two picks of the game wrecker draft.
Other podcasts this week
Betting the Buckeyes: Can you bet an Ohio State fast start on offense? (Subscriber podcast)
Sunday Soundoff: Julian Sayin’s best drive, run defense issues, an offense-first team, and Lincoln Riley comparisons (Subscriber podcast)
Ohio State beats Illinois: Postgame OT (Subscriber podcast)
Ohio State vs Iowa: Don’t be cute, defensive tradeoffs, elf hats, becoming the Hawkeyes, OL choices
Ohio State Around the Shoe: Toughness of Iowa test? Pass-run offensive balance & advice for Matty P
Ohio State vs. Iowa: Picks and preview as the Buckeyes visit the Hawkeyes
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Other articles this week
Ryan Day Debrief: On Ohio State’s defense, Legend Bey and Julian Sayin’s legs
Ohio State Game Prep: Buckeyes to watch, gameday plans, things we want to see
Ohio State vs. Iowa: Game theories and picks for the Buckeyes vs. Hawkeyes, plus polls on your picks
Ohio State Play of the Game: Inside Jeremiah Smith’s fourth touchdown vs. Illinois
Ryan Day challenged Julian Sayin to be a playmaker: Was Illinois a blip or the start of something?
Ohio State offense thoughts: What we saw from the Buckeyes against Illinois