Buckeye Backers Podcast

Super Sayin in Columbus: Aidan Joins the Aviators, OSU's Top 10 Players to Step Up in 2026, and Buckeyes Hoops Crushes Wisconsin Buckeye Backers dives into the latest family affair in Columbus! Aidan Sayin, the older brother of Ohio State starting QB Julian Sayin, has signed with the Columbus Aviators in the UFL—meaning two Sayin signal-callers will be slinging it in the same city for the 2026 season. We break down what this means for the brothers, Aidan's Ivy League production at Penn (over 7,000 yards and 45 TDs), and the cool "Super Sayin" storyline for Buckeye Nation. Then, we rank Ohio State's Top 10 most important players who need to step up big in 2026—focusing on key returners, transfers, and rising stars who could make or break the Buckeyes' title hopes. Finally, we celebrate the men's basketball team's dominant 86-69 statement win over No. 24 Wisconsin on February 17, 2026. Bruce Thornton dropped 27 points, Devin Royal added 25, and the Buckeyes showed serious firepower—recapping the highlights, what it means for their Big Ten push, and why this was a huge momentum-builder. All that and more Buckeye talk—go Bucks! Subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts on the Sayin brothers sharing Columbus. #GoBucks #Buckeyes #BuckeyeBackers#TakeFlight

Buckeye Backers Podcast Day's Offseason Power Plays: Ranking the Buckeyes' Football Reload and Diebler's Bubble BattleCody Croy and Buckeye Steve are joined by guest Blake Biscardi

Buckeye Backers PodcastSeattle Matt's Hot Take on Arthur Smith to Ohio State, Portal Madness Recap & Super Bowl Buckeyes Buckeye Backers dives deep into the 2026 transfer portal Recap with Cody Croy—Ohio State lost over 30 scholarship players but reloaded with 16+ impact additions, including standout safeties, Alabama defenders, and more to set up a loaded 2026 roster. We break down the biggest comings and goings!Then, we shift to the NFL: Four former Buckeyes are set to light up Super Bowl LX as the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots, with stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba (fresh off a monster season), TreVeyon Henderson, Thayer Munford Jr., and head coach Mike Vrabel carrying the scarlet and gray banner to the biggest stage.To wrap it up, Seattle Matt drops his unfiltered take on Ryan Day's bold hire of former Steelers OC (and ex-Falcons HC) Arthur Smith as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator—what this NFL experience means for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Bo Jackson, and the Buckeyes' 2026 offense after a rollercoaster year.Buckeye football never sleeps—hit play for the full recap, analysis, and hot takes! #GoBucks #Buckeyes #BuckeyeBackers

Buckeye Backers: Top 5 Transfer Portal Wins & Gut-Punch Losses – Ohio State's 2026 Reload!Cody Croy Joins the Buckeyes in the Big League, UFL talk and moreMassive roster turnover (with ~30 scholarship players out and 11+ high-impact additions so far), the drama, and the Buckeyes' aggressive reloading strategy. The transfer portal window has been a rollercoaster for Ohio State – with a program-record 30+ scholarship players departing (including big names like Lincoln Kienholz, Jelani Thurman, Aaron Scott Jr., Bryce West, and key contributors like Carnell Tate, Quincy Porter, and more) and the Buckeyes aggressively reloading with 11+ impact transfers!In this episode, we rank the top portal losses that hurt the most (from defensive backs and skill position depth to defensive line pieces) and the standout additions that could instantly upgrade the roster – like former five-star Alabama DL James Smith (top-ranked interior lineman in the portal), his Crimson Tide teammate EDGE Qua Russaw, ACC standout safeties Earl Little Jr. (Florida State) and Terry Moore (Duke), veteran LB Christian Alliegro (Wisconsin), and others bolstering the secondary, tight end room, and trenches. We break down the biggest hits, the smartest pickups, how these moves set up the Buckeyes to compete for another title, and what holes still need filling before the window closes. Is this a net win for Ryan Day's squad despite the exodus? Tune in live – let's talk Buckeye portal chaos and comebacks! #GoBucks #TransferPortal #OhioStateFootball

Vandy Chris from Vandy Backers and Mike Germanese from Wolverine Backers join the Show to talk Offseason and National Championship:In the NIL and transfer portal era, college football's old guard—the sacred blue bloods with decades of tradition, national titles, and prestige—is watching its recruiting edges erode fast. Programs with deep pockets and aggressive "green blood" strategies (think Oregon's Nike-backed empire, Texas Tech's rapid rise via massive NIL hauls, Indiana's Moneyball-style portal plays, and others leveraging revenue sharing and donor cash) are landing top transfers and flipping five-stars without relying solely on history or geography.

Buckeye Backers Podcast:College football as we knew it is gone forever. The transfer portal has turned roster building into NFL-style free agency, and Ohio State is feeling the sting—key players heading out the door, leaving Buckeye Nation holding its breath as we wait to see who Ryan Day and the staff reel in. Is this the end of traditional program loyalty, or just the evolution we had to embrace? We break down how the portal is reshaping team culture for good (or bad), what OSU's losses mean for 2026, and why we're still cautiously optimistic about the incoming talent. Plus, we rehash that painful Miami game one more time—because therapy demands it. Join the Buckeye Backers as we navigate this wild new world of scarlet and gray football! #GoBucks #TransferPortal #BuckeyeNation #GoBuckesPolymarket | The World's Largest Prediction MarketPolyMarket allows you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by betting on future events across various topics.Support College Football Backers and Make your Picks with our linkpolymarket.com/?via=CFBackers

Buckeye Backers Morning After ShowWhat Went Wrong: Dissecting Ohio State's Stunning Upset Loss to MiamiThe defending national champions' repeat dreams are over. On New Year's Eve in the Cotton Bowl CFP quarterfinal, No. 10 Miami stunned No. 2 Ohio State 24-14, dominating the line of scrimmage and capitalizing on a pick-six while the Buckeyes' offense sputtered early and couldn't fully recover. Join the Buckeye Backers crew as we break down the painful loss: Julian Sayin's struggles under pressure, the defense's uncharacteristic bend, Ryan Day's postgame comments, key turning points like the 14-0 halftime hole, and what this upset means for the offseason. Raw reactions and a look ahead to 2026 — because Scarlet and Gray nation processes together. O-H... still. #GoBucks

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Ohio State's Quest To Repeat Against Resurgent MiamiJoin Buckeye Steve and Cody Croy with Guest Blake Biscardi from the Silver Bulletin as we break down the massive College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic! Defending national champion and No. 2 seed Ohio State (12-1) takes on No. 10 seed Miami (11-2) on New Year's Eve. We dive into the key battles: OSU's elite defense vs. Miami's offense, Julian Sayin's playmaking, Jeremiah Smith's big-play potential, and how the Buckeyes can neutralize the Hurricanes' pass rush. Predictions, X-factors, and why this could be a low-scoring grind—or a Buckeye blowout. Go Bucks! #CFP #BuckeyeNation #CottonBowl

Buckeye Backers Cotton Bowl Clash: Buckeyes vs. Hurricanes Preview + Buckeyes in the Big LeagueJoin the Buckeye Backers Podcast as we gear up for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic! Alex Bryan breaks down the highly anticipated matchup between the No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes on New Year's Eve. We dive into key storylines, including the historic rivalry (flashbacks to the epic 2003 Fiesta Bowl national title game), Ohio State's title defense, Miami's stout defense, standout players like Jeremiah Smith, and bold predictions for this defensive battle at AT&T Stadium. Then, Cody Croy takes the mic for our fan-favorite segment "Buckeyes in the Big League," spotlighting former Ohio State stars making waves in the NFL and updating their latest performances. Buckeye Nation, let's get ready—Go Bucks! #CFP #CottonBowl #OhioStateFootballPolyMarket | The World's Largest Prediction MarketPolyMarket allows you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by betting on future events across various topics.Support College Football Backers and Make your Picks with our linkpolymarket.com/?via=CFBackers

Buckeyes Offense Speaks. We Are Live at the Woody: Breaking Down Cotton Bowl vs. Miami with Blake Biscardi

Buckeye Backers Podcast Morning After Learning Cotton Bowl Matchup: Can Ohio State's Defense Shut Out The Miami Hurricanes?The Buckeyes are headed to the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal after No. 10 Miami pulled off a gritty 10-3 upset over No. 7 Texas A&M in a defensive slugfest during the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Points were scarce, and the upright seemed narrow.In this episode, we break down the Hurricanes' impressive playoff debut—highlighted by clutch interceptions, a late touchdown, and a stingy defense that held the Aggies to just 3 points. We dive into Miami's key players, their hot streak under Mario Cristobal, and how their physical style matches up against Ohio State's explosive offense and elite defense. Plus, predictions, X-factors, and why this New Year's Eve clash in Arlington could be a classic. Go Bucks!

Morning After The Heisman With Blake BiscardiBlake was famously the only media member in front of Julian Sayin during the Heisman finalist interviewsSayin Finishes 4th In The Heisman.The media seemed to have a gravitational pull in all directions but toward Julian SayinOhio State has a chip on its shoulder heading into the playoffsSpeaking of Playoffs, support us and make your picks with our Polymarket Linkhttps://polymarket.com/?via=CFBackers

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Emergency Pod: Buckeyes Punch Their Playoff Ticket + Sherrone Moore FiredThe Buckeyes are IN the 12-team College Football Playoff Again! We break down Ohio State's path as a top-4 seed, potential first-round matchups, and how the Buckeyes will respond after the Big Ten Championship loss. Then, the bombshell out of Ann Arbor: Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore. We react live to the stunning decision, discuss what went wrong so fast, look at the candidates to replace him, and yes… we enjoy every second of the chaos up north.

Buckeye Backers Morning After Show is full of Heartbreak in Indy: Buckeyes Fall 13-10 to Indiana in Big Ten Title GameThe Buckeyes' perfect season comes to a crushing end with a 13-10 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship. We break down the missed opportunities in the red zone, Julian Sayin's performance under pressure, the defense's valiant effort, and that devastating late field goal miss. What went wrong for Ohio State, and how does this impact our College Football Playoff path? Time to rally Scarlet and Gray nation—Silver Bullets forever. Go Bucks! #BuckeyeNation #OHIO

Buckeye Steve on a call with Seattle Matt to get the reaction

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Big Ten Championship Preview – Hartline to USF, Signing Day Chaos, Sayin for HeismanOne piece of hardware earned and 4 more to go!Cody Croy joins us for Harline and signing day newsGrab your scarlet & gray gear – it’s Championship Week in Buckeye Nation! #GoBucks

Buckeye Backers Podcast Morning After Show: Silencing The Big Housepresented by go check it out!Polymarket is the world’s largest prediction market, allowing you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by betting on future events across various topics.https://polymarket.com/?via=CFBackersGold Pants were earned in No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes' dismantling the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines 27-96 years in the making, 4 losses. perfect 12-0 regular season en route to the Big Ten Championship. JJoin hosts Buckeye Steve and AJ, and Seattle Matt as they unpack the Triump. QB Julian SayinWR TrifectaBo JacksonThe DefenseOhio State's explosive offense buried Michigan's stout defense. From post-game snow angels in the end zone to playoff implications—Ohio State eyes a top-seed bye while Michigan's CFP dreams dissolve in the flurries—we've got hot takes and player spotlights. Whether you're scarlet and gray through and through or just hate to see the maize and blue cry, this rivalry recap is your ultimate fix.Read about it here with Buckeye Steve'shttps://cfbackers.com/articles/silencing-the-big-house

Buckeye Backers Podcast: The Game with Gareon Conley: 4-0 vs Michigan, NFL Comeback Journey, and Saturday’s AnalysisBrought to you bypolymarket.com/?via=CFBackersGareon Conley's comeback to professional footballHistory 4-0 vs MichiganManaging emotion during Rivalry WeekThis year's game

Live after today’s Ryan Day press conference

Buckeye Backers Podcast: Ohio State beats down Rutgers without top 2 WRs in the country. Felt more like a warm-up for The Game.Check out the show sponsorhttps://polymarket.com?via=stephen-leonardWe try to break down the Scarlet Knights — let’s be honest — half the locker room and 100% of the fanbase had their minds on Ann Arbor before the final whistle.This is the Morning After we try (and mostly fail) to stay in the present.Buckle up — rivalry week starts now.