Kings of Columbus: This could be Ohio State’s biggest game in 10 years, and the Buckeyes must win

[@edwardcorino8327]

It’s my 61 season following the buckeyes

[@BuckeyeFan9591]

When you look at it from an “inflection point” standpoint, then yes this one of the most consequential games in recent memory

[@aaronbux1]

Exactly, Doug. Incredibly frustrating to see such a high flying recruited team ..only to choose playing in a phone booth. What! .. are we doing?!

[@markstandohar5977]

Coach Day was given numerous opportunities to say Montgomery had recently ‘earned it’ with improved play at Press Conference and he declined to do so

[@thechicagostaleys]

Take a deep breath Mark 😂

[@patrickgreen3546]

I hate when anyone says Day is on a 'hot seat ' with a gigantic buyout payment due and no viable replacement. Board of trustees will NOT pull that trigger !!!!

[@markstandohar5977]

All Tennessee Defense has to do is EXACTLY WHAT MICHIGAN HAS DONE LAST 4 YEARS bc Day has NO CLUE how to deal with that defense - which is pretty pitiful to not figure it out in 4 years

[@patd0]

“Most important non-Michigan game” you’ve covered, Bill? There are two national championship games in there. C’mon.

[@markstandohar5977]

My biggest concern is Tennessee QB Nico killing OSU on scrambling to pick up key 3rd downs with his legs - OSU DL has allowed much less mobile QB’s to easily step up in pocket and have a easy 15 yards to run for up middle of field - OSU DL also misses ALOT of tackles/Sacks opportunities

[@mr.ohiostate2544]

You just sound dumb. Especially, now.

[@MichaelWilson-gi3gp]

I Agree a huge game and a must win 😎it’s the damn playoffs you lose your done 🤔

[@lindzbreezyoh]

We don't have Justin Fields or CJ Stroud this year though. And that really, really worries me

[@mcalhounjrmcj]

💯

[@chuckcollins2349]

@@lindzbreezyoh or Craig Krenzal...dude was a winner.

[@michaelthompson729]

Concerning the Cotton Bowl last year what team could have their starting quarterback bolt before the game then have their back up go down in the 2nd quarter and be left with a scout team freshman quarterback.....nobody could that includes you Bama

[@DeshCanter]

But in your overly-simplistic framing you reflect two glaring truths: 1). Ryan Day practically chased Kyle McCord out of Columbus. As is his pattern, he didn’t take responsibility for the loss, and he was happy to allow the lunatic psycho-billies in your fanbase to hang the loss around his young quarterback’s neck rather than stepping up as a leader and taking the hit for his bonehead playcalling and lack of nerve. 2). We’re always told that Ryan Day is a QB guru. Yet every time a backup has to come in to do anything they’re completely inept. Add to that the fact that your system is completely dependent on not just good, but great QB play. You’re telling us that a team with 5-star line talent and a 5-star running back can’t run the ball against the 3rd best team in the SEC? 😐😳. Problem. And this gets at the heart of why your program is labeled soft. Excuse after excuse for just being limp and incompetent against far far lesser talented teams. Should it be a felony for teams that beat you at home to plant their flag? Or…..should it be embarrassing for you to lose to anyone, much less Michigan, who comes into your house with 5-losses? You know what a real coach would have done? A real coach would have physically corralled his whiny histrionic players into the locker room and said, “You don’t want them planting the flag? How’s about you tackle the converted linebacker on 3rd and 6? How’s about you stay gap sound against the walk-on cancer survivor QB scrambling up the middle? How’s about you make your FG’s? And, reality check, how’s about I and the rest of the coaching staff leverage our strength instead of feeling compelled to run into our opponents’ strength?” But you don’t have a real leader as a coach. You have a guy who wanders around the field like an escaped mental patient, completely oblivious to what’s going on with his own players. All your problems start and end in the Woody.

[@shaunshrock6675]

Hey Doug and Bill. I'm on the Buckeye Boyz Podcast. We would love for you guys to come on. We are just starting out.

[@timbateman6767]

Spare us about they have to win. They will play hard but don’t threaten rhat this most important. Michigan is not important. Spare us

[@lindzbreezyoh]

These Elite receivers are going to stop coming here if we don't start utilizing them again. We also need to start starting OSU caliber quarterbacks who can make those throws to the receivers deep

[@markstandohar5977]

BILL: Did you say “past the sticks”⁉️OSU leads NCAA History in 2024 with Throws ‘SHORT OF THE STICKS’‼️Maddening to watch 3rd down pass after 3rd down pass 2 yards short of yard to gain‼️

[@jesseferguson6849]

Penn State was a do or die game earlier this year. Its the exact same scenario now with TTDS. And we seen how they handled that.

[@grego8992]

If osu loses...they'll be a playoff team again next yr lol

[@buckeye002]

I'm glad you brought up the stat about Howard having among the least deep ball throws. Because they are so scared to turn the ball over, I feel like Chip is scared to throw it deep. To me you can almost predict that all their plays are going to be throws under 30 yds, runs up the middle, screens and slants. Thats about it. nothing to scare other teams even though the Bucks have all the talent to do so. The coaches are too afraid to call the good plays that can crush the opposition! Not enough explosive plays on Offense against top ranked teams!

[@timper4326]

It's not. What makes it so special is It's a rare playoff game for us, and we finally have a good defense, we have the best WRs and RBs, and then it gets sketchy after that. Again, do we have the willpower to get these next four wins. I'll go as far as to say the next win. Can we set up the proper schemes, can we call the right plays, can we execute flawlessly, can we make a damn field goal. Every player on the field will tell you they haven't reached their potential yet but it's now or never. We're in the one and done zone now. Git R dun or go home. Go Bucks !!!!

[@tylersheppard5450]

Last 25 yrs: 01’ Mich game( beating the curse) 02’ Miami( getting over the hump) 05’ over ND( establishing dominance) 10’ Rose bowl( finally getting one) 11’ sugar( getting the SEC win) 12’ UM( purse dominance) 15’ Bama) SEC win) 20’ Clemson( getting the demons)

[@dans4165]

This is so refreshing after listening to Birm and Austin defend Justin Frye. I don't think Frye can evaluate for shit

[@matthewmiller5194]

Austin is a window licker and dude has no clue at all and just says wtf someone tells him to dude is a certified Clown

[@jamesp5301]

And KZbin knew I was ready for KoC!!! Were they reading X?

[@jordanadkins1805]

I'M GETTING 2014 TOSU VS WISCONSIN VIBES 🥶🥶 LETTS GOO BUCKS OH-!

[@golfbuddy1969]

Ohio State won the inaugural 4 team playoff after losing their QB. If Ohio State does play well and beats UT, the stars could be aligning for an inaugural 12 team playoff championship.

[@markstandohar5977]

No OL next year Doug - better get 2-3 more OL a heck of a lot better than Daniels, who is depth piece - OSU needs Portal OL who are proven All-Conference guys, not 4 -game starters only bc Injuries to guys in front of him

[@midnightmotorinn6758]

That depends on who enters. Daniels is the 4th ranked OT in the portal. Currently, there aren't many "a heck of a lot better" than Daniels in the portal.

[@gottigohard]

I just hope I didn’t spend all this money to come from Atlanta for us to lose and I’m concerned about the weather affecting us being our best

[@billybeebe6214]

sean McDermott if the Bills lose or beat the Chiefs lol

[@michaelthompson729]

You guys have to watch a podcast from Tennessee called the Connor effect......very enlightening

[@Butler_Buck]

Sports Talk J is the name of the podcast.

[@KB3TLE]

Can't see OSU having a chance with their DECIMATED OL ? --- How do have a chance when you can't run block (?) -- and -- can't pass protect (?) -- HOW ? - - - Too many significant injuries make it almost impossible to win against good competition !!! ( Heard they are @ 9 deep ? )

[@Buck-I-Guy23]

No 2013 big ten title game? (Was that too far back? Oklahoma at home loss was consequential. (2017). A year after getting shutting out 31-0 in the fiesta bowl people were expecting changes on offense to never let that happen again. This game proved not much had changed. 2018 osu-Michigan? Michigan finally turning the corner and toppling osu? Favored in Columbus. Osu thrashes them 62-39

[@420litup]

recency bias much

[@SmashTheNumbers]

"This could be the biggest game in 10 years..." 😆🤣😅😄〽〽〽〽 (one of each Michigan Win) Most important NON Michigan game... seems more reasonable. Thanks of the clarification.

[@jgdwick4067]

It wasn’t coach Days that missed the kicks and he didn’t throw the interceptions!!

[@hmldjr]

no but it was his stupid game plan

[@Sloopy419]

It was Days terrible game plan and coaching 4 years in a row.

[@markstandohar5977]

Doug: ….and OSU Offense only scored 10 points against a 5-loss team, soooooo, you’re getting on Tennessee Offense for averaging 22 points against good teams⁉️

[@13kimosabi13]

Doug => it’s a fairly easy concept that you perpetually miss => Can Your QB Create a downfield threat (DFT)? Is it real or imaginary ? Does the Defense believe it ? Can your Offense capitalize on it => if and when their Defense doesn’t? JT Barrett couldn’t Howard’s percentage is higher than Barrett’s but lower than McCord’s, Stroud’s, Burrow’s and Cardale Jones. Doesn’t mean Ohio State can’t win a Natty with him (think Krenzel) but he MUST complete a lot of short to medium passes where the receivers run for a ton of “after the catch” yards and Will MUST reduce or eliminate his asinine factor throughout the game……meaning 1 or less INT’s, no 15-20 yard losses because he tripped over his own 2 feet, no fumble as you’re cross the end zone, no sliding too late or calling time out after time has expired. Will can’t be his usual self (unless everybody => usually Caleb Downs saves his arse and helps OSU win in spite of Howard). Wake up Dud……

[@glennnorris4346]

Let me get this straight..... The Bucks are considering WHO will eventually start on the offensive line in the first round AND that Ohio State will win the Natty? Do you guys realize how stupid that is? My score is TN 17 and the Bucks 14. The cold weather will dictate that both teams will have to run the football!

[@markstandohar5977]

PSU QB Drew Allar just looks ‘different’ right now - I think the light 💡 bulb may have gone on for him at perfect time for PSU, especially with their absolute easiest road to CFB Semi’s - meanwhile OSU QB Howard has regressed badly heading into CFBP

[@wayneaholmes5448]

one game (SCUM) and you call that regression...I called it out played and coach

[@craigknisley1956]

Allar played great against Oregon... but two weeks prior was inconsistent versus Minny. Dude is talented but up and down. Not sure lights are on.

[@aaronbux1]

Fancy stats Landis. That's why I'm here.

[@jgdwick4067]

Kicker has to make his kicks and the qb can’t throw interceptions!!!!! Those 2 things cost us the game…that’s there job that’s what those players GET-PAID FOR!

[@arlynlafontainealayon7562]

And all defense guys not running to their QB,so they don't open space for him or RB to run

[@hmldjr]

the buckeyes aren't soft - the coaches are stupid

[@JR-rh9ht]

Umm no the biggest game in 10 years was a little over 1 year ago against Michigan. Because I firmly believe those were the two best teams in the country at the time. And with all the off the field drama! Stop it

[@ChristopherJRich-Pisces]

Bill looks like he really wants to be there, he looks bored. This is the difference between a professional & realiest (Bill) & a homer & me me me (Doug).

[@Butler_Buck]

Lose Saturday and some assistants will probably be gone.

[@jordanmadden7388]

This isn’t even the biggest game in the last month.

[@pberryberry2734]

RYAN DAY'S BORN ON 3RD BASE TENDER🤔RD has lost every consequential game except against Clemson. There's so many things that could have changed his future. The'19 Clemson loss. The '20 Rivalry game that ScUm skipped hurt. The way RD chose McCord af turning down JJ. Bad ST & Avg-Scared kicker. '21,'22,'24 Rivalry game OSU had the better roster but lost all 3. ScUm broke RD convincing him passing made him soft. 20 mill $ roster, at home Nov 30th in the Shoe to 6-5 1st-yr HC & RD handed him the Playbook instead of Connor Stallions actually stealing it. No matter what the Woody is pushing OSU fans will never accept losing to ScUm. Beat UT.

[@nachoburrito4577]

4 yrs N a row ,and this is the biggest game , Woody's chewing grass

[@swordfish1487]

This is not the biggest game, there were many before. The media is bringing on all this shit on Ryan Day and it shouldn’t be. OSU will be sorry if and when Day is gone. Worse fans in college football

[@dubfun2393]

Can’t help it when the media for the team is a some scum bag cry babies, honestly wish these media members and fans would go be fans of some 5-7 team and beg for a bowl game each year. They just are the most ungrateful people I ever seen, “let’s discount every big game won and only look at the losses.” Like I can’t watch Ohio st media even cover this team for the playoff game for long cuz I just get a headache because all they talk about is what is wrong with Ohio st when ONLY AND EXCLUSIVELY looking at this year Ohio st Michigan game. They just say screw everything that happened the whole year, screw all the positive Ohio st has done, screw everything good and let’s cry and wallow in our misery, while we criticize the team to get over the game and win this game no matter what.

[@michaelthompson729]

Yes it's all BS

[@brandonebert7725]

the floor for this program is 3 regular season losses unless half the team is suspended for selling memorabilia. ryan day continues to do nothing to elevate the program, and his mental fragility leaves the entire program ripe for the picking. stop pretending he’s done anything but continue to ride the momentum of the osu machine

[@jordanmadden7388]

@@brandonebert7725 He’s never lost 3 games in a season so I don’t even understand your comment. He got to a Natty. This is his 4th playoff appearance. Urban had 2 and one of those involved a 31-0 embarrassment. I’m not suggesting Day can’t be better, but people compare Day to Cooper and act like Day isn’t even close to Urban when the reality is that’s completely backwards. Cooper lost 10 games in his last 2 seasons. Day is much more Urban than Cooper.

[@justinlafever5653]

@@jordanmadden7388It’s easy to make playoff appearances when you play a bunch of high school teams every year in the Little 10! Which is why yall always choke in post-season when yall finally play actual good teams. Day: 0-3 against SEC teams! GBO!!!!🍊

[@tombrady2688]

As you kind of alluded to; the OPTIMISTIC take on Luke being ready is that Frye is clueless and hasn’t played him over tegra all year whos been begging to be benched every single game. That’s not comforting

[@timper4326]

The if, ands, or buts podcast.

[@jimkuebler1]

I think you guys should tell Day that he stinks and should be fired to his face tonight at the post game press conference after the TN game. . You say it on the air. Say it to his face unless you are cowards.

[@EKJ313_]

Fully agree this Is Ohio’s biggest game in a decade. Please keep Ryan L. Day stranded on 3rd Base 😂 #smash〽️

[@midnightmotorinn6758]

A few observations: 1. Will Howard has been BAD, REALLY BAD, at throwing the deep ball. Do we really think he'll start flinging it 60yds downfield, stretching the defense, in freezing temps? 2. Will Howard has played BAD, REALLY BAD, vs PSU and UM. Do we think he'll put together a great game much less 4 great games? 4. Does Day have the courage to sit Howard (see point 3) and put in the heir apparent?

[@avoiceinthechoir5791]

This will be a big game for me. I am almost on the "fire Ryan Day" bandwagon. If the Buckeyes look terrible again (like the loss to Missouri last post-season), I will have lost total faith in the coaching staff.

[@ih8u696]

Checker the toilet bowl. GBO 🍊

[@13kimosabi13]

DA-Doug => somehow missed THE GAME this year. If you can’t see that, you really shouldn’t play this game because you’re => DAFT & CLUELESS……and it’s certain that you are !

[@13kimosabi13]

I believed at the beginning of the season => if Day loses 3 games with this team, he’ll be fired. I still think so and hope so. Buckeye Nation railroaded Kyle McCord out of town for losing far less and would have tarred and feathered both him and Day for the “game to game” performances Will Howard has had this year.

[@rustyanderson3557]

Dooms Day has taken the Buckeye brand and made it soft and questionable. Urban had us respected and dominate. Now everyone is questioning who are we and how good we really are ? What's at stake is our reputation across the college football landscape. Losing will make recruiting harder and donors wallets tighten. That's the reality of the position that Dooms Day has put us in. This game is HUGE for the future of the program.

[@ChristopherJRich-Pisces]

Bill looks like he really wants to be there, he looks bored. This is the difference between a professional & realiest (Bill) & a homer & me me me (Doug).