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THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2026 Schedule RevealOn this episode Blake joins the pod as a guest appearance! We all give our thoughts on the Arthur Smith hire. Dan has concerns on the hire. Meanwhile Cass and Blake believe Smith will fit right in at Ohio State. Next, we breakdown Ohio State's 2026 schedule which was officially released. We play a game where we attempt to guess the time and network each game will be on. Finally, we wrap up predicting Ohio State's record for 2026!
2026-01-2835 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 Season Awards Show!It is time for our end of season awards show! Notable awards we handout are:
-The Anti-Heisman
-The Cardale Jones Tweet of the Year
-Moment of the Year
-Play of the Year
-Freshman of the Year
-Offensive MVP
-Defensive MVP
-Special Teams Player of the Year
-Beat Reporter of the Year
-Bunch of Nuts Podcast Fan of the Year
-Team MVP
Finally, we wrap up the show discussing recent transfer portal additions.
2026-01-1629 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastCotton Bowl RecapThe Buckeyes fall to Miami 24-14. The boys discuss if this season was a success in their eyes. We then discuss the transfer portal situation. Ohio State has over 20 players that have entered the portal. Is the Lunatic Fringe freaking out? Finally, we recap the loss to Miami to finish the show.
2026-01-0930 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastCotton Bowl Preview With Danny Boy CaneLegendary Miami Hurricanes fan Danny Boy Cane welcomes Dan and Cass onto his show to preview the Cotton Bowl! We do a quick Indiana game recap. Discuss how Ohio State is prepping for Cotton Bowl. And we give our keys to game and score predictions!
2025-12-3043 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025-26 College Football Playoff PreviewOn this episode of Bunch of Nuts we release our college football playoff bracket. Is Alabama primed for a run? Did Indiana peak too early? Dan and Cass also debate which team will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Cass also reveals his top 10 potential CFP matchups. Finally, we wrap up the show with Dan giving his Michigan head coach picks that Michigan should, but won't consider.
2025-12-1934 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSherrone No MoreOhio State falls to Indiana 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship. Dan and Cass discuss what went wrong for Ohio State. Who is to blame for this loss? Next, we discuss the Heisman race. The boys are in agreement that Fernando Mendoza will win the Heisman. Finally, we wrap up the show discussing the Sherrone Moore scandal. Dan presents evidence why he believes the scandal has been happening for years.
2025-12-1237 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBig Ten Championship Preview!We start the show recapping Ohio State's massive win in THE GAME. Dan praises Bo Jackson's performance. We also discuss Ohio State's decision to handle the win with humility. Next, we discuss the news regarding Brian Hartline leaving for USF. Cass puts the move into perspective and explains why everything will be okay with the wide receiver unit. Finally, our friend Jason from Indiana joins the podcast to discuss the Big Ten Championship!
2025-12-0436 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTSB LIVE with Former Ohio State OL Branden Bowen & Coach Jack JohnsonWE ARE LIVE FROM HOGGY'S IN COLUMBUS! Cass, Blake and Dan preview THE GAME with Former Ohio State OL Branden Bowen & Coach Jack Johnson. Branden Bowen shares stories about the rivalry. Coach Jack Johnson shares stories about the Jim Tressel era and what the weight room was like. Finally, we wrap up the show giving our predictions to THE GAME.
2025-11-251h 32THE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSchiano's Revenge???We begin the show recapping the win over UCLA. The boys praise the special teams unit and discuss the historic kickoff return touchdown. Will we see more of Lorenzo Styles in the return game moving forward? We also discuss the injury rumors around Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Next, we preview Rutgers. Cass believes Ohio State will attempt to shorten this game. Meanwhile, Dan believes Rutgers offense will give the Ohio State defense a good test the week before Michigan. Dan also discusses Ohio State's big win over Notre Dame in basketball. Finally, we wrap up with our personal...
2025-11-2135 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBeat the Bruins!The boys begin the show recapping Cass's trip to West Lafayette. Did Ohio State hold back on the Boilermakers? Cass defends Ohio State's running game. Meanwhile, Dan credits CJ Donaldson for being elite near the goal line. Next, we preview UCLA! How will Nico Iamaleava do in his return to Neyland North? Finally, we wrap up discussing the Heisman Trophy race.
2025-11-1434 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPesky PurdueThe boys start the show recapping the big win over Penn State! Ethan Grunkemeyer, Nicholas Singleton, and Kaytron Allen gave a valiant effort. However, the Ohio State aerial assault was too much to overcome for Penn State. Does Ohio State have the best five players in the country? Next, we preview the Purdue game. Cass believes the running backs are in for a big day. Meanwhile, Dan highlights Purdue's defensive line. Finally, we wrap up discussing Ohio State Basketball's first win of the season and expectations for the next two months.
2025-11-0733 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBIG NOON BLACKOUTPenn State travels to Columbus to salvage their season. Dan and Cass react to the uniform decision for this game. Next, we preview the big game! Does Ethan Grunkemeyer have what it takes to score on this Ohio State defense? Can the Penn State secondary live up to the challenge? Can Jim Knowles keep the Ohio State offense in check? Finally, we wrap up the show discussing the big slate of games this weekend and our thoughts on the passing of Nick Mangold.
2025-10-3031 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBuckeyes, Badgers, Bo JacksonThe Buckeyes beat the Badgers 34-0! Dan and Cass recap the game. Cass feels the running game is coming along nicely. Dan praises the use of Bo Jackson in the pass game. We also discuss Julian Sayin's case for Heisman. Is Ohio State doing enough to promote Sayin's Heisman campaign? Finally we discuss the current state of the AP Poll to end the show.
2025-10-2433 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastWisconsin Preview 2025We start the episode recapping Ohio State's big win on the road over Illinois! The running game appears to be progressing nicely, while the defense continues to dominate. Next, Dan previews the game against Wisconsin. Does Wisconsin have an identity? Finally, Dan gives his thoughts on Penn State firing James Franklin.
2025-10-1627 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastThe Battle For The Illibuck!Blake previews the game and discusses how good Ohio State‘s defense has been highlighting Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Caden, Curry, and Arvell Reese. Blake poses the question: Can any team score 3 times against Ohio State? He also discussed Ohio State‘s offense with Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Max Klare and Bo Jackson. He also compared the head coaching matchup and the potential for an upset, what kind of game Illinois would need it to be to do so, and how Ohio State has controlled all of its opponents. Also discussed Bret Bilema’s upset over No. 1 Ohio S...
2025-10-1028 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBeat The Golden Gophers!The boys start the show recapping the big win at Washington! We handout our Buckeye Leafs to two studs on the defense. Is Caden Curry receiving the appropriate hype for his performance? Next, we preview the home night game versus Minnesota. Can Minnesota's top ten defense keep the Buckeye offense in check? Will the pace of play be a factor? Finally, we wrap up the show revealing our top 25 as part of the AP "All-Podcasters" Poll!
2025-10-0337 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOhio State Buckeyes vs. Washington Huskies Preview 2025The undefeated Huskies host the Buckeyes on Saturday. We breakdown both sides of the ball and give our thoughts on the Big Ten opener for both schools. Can the Washington defense handle the Ohio State air attack? Is Demond Williams a threat to this Buckeye defense? We also discuss Washington impact players such as Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our keys to the game!
2025-09-2531 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBuckeyes Run This State!Ohio State defeats Ohio University in a well fought game! We recap the game and give our thoughts on the victory. Is there a controversy at running back? Dan and Cass discuss the current running back situation. Finally, we wrap up the episode by handing out Buckeye Leafs!
2025-09-1824 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOhio State vs. Ohio University In-State ShowdownWe are live from Ohio Stadium after spending the evening at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center! We discuss our thoughts from Wednesday's press conference at the Woody. We then hop into breaking down the game between Ohio State and Ohio University. Is it the correct decision for the Bobcats to play zone? Will Ohio State get the running game going? We also dive into the history of Ohio State vs. in-state and MAC opponents. Finally, we wrap up with our keys to the game and score predictions.
2025-09-1118 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastHERE COME THE BOBCATSOhio State handled business against Grambling State as expected. We welcome on Mark Hellard on the show to discuss his Ohio Bobcats! Mark discusses Ohio's huge win over West Virginia. How can Ohio make things interesting this week? Can Parker Navarro keep the Bobcats in the game? We also discuss the history between Ohio State vs. Ohio! We also touch upon Ohio State's decisive win over Grambling State.
2025-09-0929 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastGrambling State Preview!Blake and Cass spent the evening at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center! They come on to discuss the takeaways from Wednesday's media availability at the Woody Hayes. We preview Grambling State and give our keys to victory! Finally, we wrap up previewing the big matchup between Michigan and Oklahoma this weekend.
2025-09-0419 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastDown Goes Texas!The Buckeyes dominated the Longhorns in a 14-7 victory! Dan and Cass recap the offensive and defensive performances. Is Arvell Reese the most important player on the Ohio State defense? We give our thoughts on Matt Patricia's first game as defensive coordinator. We also tip our cap to Julian Sayin who was surgical with his passes. Finally, we wrap up the show handing out Buckeye Leafs to the top performers.
2025-09-0129 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTexas Preview!!!The long awaited matchup is upon us! No. 1 Texas prepares to face No. 3 Ohio State. We breakdown the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. How can the Buckeyes get first time starting quarterback Julian Sayin going? We also discuss our keys to victory for the Buckeyes. Finally, we wrap up discussing Lee Corso's final GameDay!
2025-08-2836 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastJust Sayin!OHIO STATE HAS A QUARTERBACK! Ryan Day has selected Julian Sayin to be the starter versus Texas. What are the reasonable expectations for Sayin? Is Sayin the best quarterback Ryan Day has ever had? We also discuss Paul Finebaum's recent clip about the Buckeyes. Is Ohio State actually suffering from a National Championship hangover? Finally, we wrap up with some Week Zero discussion!!!
2025-08-2237 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOhio State Training Camp 2025The Buckeyes have been working hard for the last few weeks at camp! Dan and Cass recap the biggest story lines from camp so far! When will Coach Day announce the starting quarterback? Is CJ Hicks a mini Abdul Carter? Who will be wearing the prestigious "Block O" this year? We also attempt to predict Michigan's punishment for the "sign stealing" scandal. This is an episode you do not want to miss!
2025-08-1531 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 FULL SEASON PREVIEWOn this episode we welcome our good friend Blake Biscardi to preview the 2025 college football season! Who are the sleeper teams? Does 8-4 Florida have a case to make the college football playoff? Dan reveals the "peoples" college football playoff bracket. Finally, we wrap up with our Heisman picks.
2025-08-011h 20THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 Big Ten PreviewBig Ten Media Days have arrived! We quickly touch on the biggest moments from Las Vegas. Sonny Styles had big praise for a couple defensive players. Meanwhile, Michigan continued to run their mouth. We then hop into our annual Big Ten preview! Does Penn State need to win the conference this year? Is Illinois a threat? Is Wisconsin a dark horse? Stay tuned for a great conference preview!
2025-07-2535 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSEC and ACC Preview 2025!On this episode we preview the southern teams! We start off with the SEC. Would 8-4 Florida be worthy of a playoff spot? Who will get the final playoff spot from the conference? We then hop over to the ACC! Is Clemson the top team in college football? Can Louisville or Georgia Tech make it to the playoff? Stay tuned as we preview both of these power conferences!
2025-07-1832 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBig 12 And Group Of Five PreviewOn this episode we start our 8th podcast season! We dedicate this episode to previewing the Big 12 and the Group of Five. We predict conference winners and potential playoff teams. Is Kansas State overhyped? Is Utah a sleeper? Will Sam Leavitt take the next step? Tune in as we officially start the 2025 season!
2025-07-1131 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTop 10 Players In College Football 2025 SeasonOn this episode we rank the top ten college football players going into the 2025 season! Is Cade Klubnik the Heisman favorite? Is LaNorris Sellers overhyped? Does Texas have the best duo in college football? Should a safety or a wide receiver be No. 1? Stay tuned to find out where we put Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith on this list!
2025-06-1932 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastStadium UpgradesThe Shoe is undergoing some exciting stadium upgrades! The boys react to the news of Ohio State adding 400 premium chairback seats, priced at $6,000 for a season to the south end zone. Dan loves how this will add revenue to the university. Meanwhile, Cass discusses the band moving to the north end zone. Could Ohio Stadium be louder next season? We also discuss random upgrades that would enhance the fan experience!
2025-06-0539 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTribute To The 1942 Ohio State Football TeamIn honor of Memorial Day the boys have a special episode dedicated to the 1942 Ohio State football team! In their second season under head coach Paul Brown, the Buckeyes compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 337 to 114, won the Big Ten championship, and was ranked No. 1 in the final AP poll, thus earning Ohio State their first ever national championship in program history. Cass breaks down the big games while Dan dives into the history of fullback Gene Fekete and tackle Charles Csuri. Finally, we wrap up the show discussing our list of top college football fanbases!...
2025-05-2134 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastRanking Ohio State's 2025 ScheduleBig Noon Kickoff strikes again! The fanbase was not happy to hear the news about the Texas kickoff time. We give our takes on the Big Noon Kickoff drama. Next, we breakdown Ohio State's 2025 schedule. Which game will be the toughest? Which game will be the most important? Which game will be the worst to attend? Finally, we wrap up discussing the NFL schedule release!
2025-05-1635 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTop 10 Coaches In College FootballA recent twitter post has everyone asking "Who are the Top 10 Coaches in College Football?" On this episode Cass and Dan rank their top 10 coaches. Where does Ryan Day land? Does Sherrone Moore deserve more consideration? Where is a fair spot the place Dabo Swinney? Tune in to a fun show!
2025-05-0935 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 NFL Draft PreviewThe NFL Draft is upon us! Will the Buckeyes break the record for most draft picks by a college in a single draft? Which Buckeye will be drafted first? Will Josh Simmons slip out of the first round? And where will quarterback Will Howard be selected? Find out on this episode!
2025-04-2339 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSpring Game Recap 2025The Scarlet offense defeated the Gray defense, 50-31, over the weekend. The boys debate which quarterback won the day. Cass remains sold on Julian Sayin while Dan feels Lincoln Kienholz did enough to keep this competition going into the summer. Next, we discuss players that stood out in the game. Finally, we wrap up with the news regarding Nico Iamaleava.
2025-04-1833 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 Spring Game Preview!The Buckeyes are set to take the field for the 2025 spring game! Dan and Cass preview the game! What can we expect from the quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz? Which young players will shine? Cass has his eyes on a certain defensive player. Meanwhile, Dan has his eyes on the running backs! Finally, we wrap up discussing a scheduling update regarding Ohio State basketball.
2025-04-1138 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMount Rushmore Of Ohio State Wide ReceiversOn this episode we discuss the off season moves for Ohio State basketball. Is the team doing enough in the transfer portal? Next, we discuss spring football. Is Julian Sayin locked in as the starter? Cass also discusses an audio clip of Caleb Downs from this week. Finally, we wrap up the show with our Mount Rushmore of Ohio State Wide Receivers!
2025-04-0336 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOhio State Pro Day 2025Six NFL coaches and five GMs showed up yesterday to watch Ohio State's Pro Day! Dan believes Josh Simmons shined and cemented himself as a first round pick. Cass believes we will only see two first round picks this year from Ohio State. We also discuss the injury scare involving Tyleik Williams. Finally, we wrap up discussing big transfer portal news regarding Gabe Cupps and Cotie McMahon!
2025-03-2733 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSpring Football Preview 2025The Ohio State basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament. Is Head Coach Jake Diebler officially on the hot seat? We then discuss NFL free agency. Dan wants the New York Jets to sign every Ohio State free agent available. Finally, discuss potential spring football standouts! Can Austin Siereveld make a leap? Will Tegra Tshabola move to tackle?
2025-03-1433 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastState Of Buckeye Basketball 2025The Buckeyes survived against Nebraska in double overtime! The boys breakdown Ohio State's NCAA Tournament chances. Are the Buckeyes destined for a dream matchup in Dayton? We also discuss NCAA Tournament contenders from the Big Ten conference. Finally, we discuss a potential law that could impact Ohio State games on streaming services!
2025-03-0636 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 NFL Combine PreviewAn Ohio State-record 15 combine participants head to Indianapolis to participate in the 2025 NFL Combine. Is Will Howard a first round pick? Which Buckeyes will impress the most? Which Buckeyes have little to gain? We preview all 15 prospects and give our thoughts on how they will perform. We also wrap up with our thoughts on the new coaching hires.
2025-02-2734 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2025 Breakout PlayersDan goes solo this episode and runs down the depth chart of who he believes will breakout in 2025. He creates three tiers to his list. Does Ohio State have a Heisman sleeper in their backfield? Who will step into the third receiver role? How will Ohio State replace their entire defensive line? Dan covers it all in this short episode!
2025-02-2121 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastEND OF SEASON AWARDS SHOW!!!It is time for our end of season awards show! The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and the boys have some awards to hand out. Notable awards we handout are:
-Assistant Coach of the Year
-The Anti-Heisman
-The Cardale Jones Tweet of the Year
-Play of the Year
-Freshman of the Year
-Hit of the Year
-Bunch of Nuts Podcast Fan of the Year
-Team MVP
We also wrap up the show discussing the recent coaching changes.
2025-02-0639 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastNATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!OHIO STATE HAS DONE IT! THEY ARE YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! The boys react to the historic victory over Notre Dame. Dan and Cass then discuss what this championship personally means to them. Next, we recap Ohio State's gauntlet. Dan believes this type of gauntlet will become the norm in this playoff format. Finally, we recap the game. Cass believes Will Howard played his best game as a Buckeye. Dan breaks down the 3rd down and 11 from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith.
2025-01-2234 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW! BUCKEYES VS. IRISH!Lou Holtz continues to give Ohio State bulletin board material. The boys get hyped previewing the National Championship! Does Notre Dame have enough fire power on offense? Dan believes Notre Dame will have to copy Michigan's blue print from earlier this season to have a chance. Cass believes Notre Dame will put up a good fight. Is Al Golden crazy enough to play man coverage the whole game? We also discuss the legacies of Ryan Day, Jack Sawyer, Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith if Ohio State wins Monday.
2025-01-1637 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastCOTTON BOWL CHAMPS!!!THE BUCKEYES ESCAPE TEXAS WITH AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY! The defense stepped up forcing multiple turnovers in clutch moments. The boys recap the entire game and discuss the big plays. Dan believes this game was poetic with how it played out. Cass credits Sonny Styles as an unsung hero of the day. Finally, we wrap up the show discussing Jack Sawyer's 83-yard defensive touchdown!
2025-01-1434 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBEAT TEXAS!The Buckeyes are set to play Texas in the Cotton Bowl Friday. Dan and Cass breakdown the Longhorn's roster. Dan believes Ohio State's interior defensive line has a chance to dominate the game. How will Texas gameplan for Jeremiah Smith? Meanwhile, Cass thinks TreVeyon Henderson could have a legacy game. After previewing the game we also discuss the Orange Bowl! Is Notre Dame a team of destiny or can Drew Allar live up to the hype? Finally, we finish with some NFL Wild Card talk!
2025-01-0935 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!The Buckeyes pulled off a shocking upset over No. 1 Oregon. Jeremiah Smith is simply not human! The boys recap the game and talk about the biggest moments from the Rose Bowl. Jim Knowles and the Silver Bullets recorded a historic 8 sack performance in the win! Finally, we wrap up this episode by ranking the position units from the final four playoff teams!
2025-01-0338 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastRose Bowl Preview 2025The granddaddy of them all is upon us! Ohio State is set to face Oregon in a matchup some believe is the National Championship. Cass starts the show discussing the history of the Rose Bowl and its significance. We then discuss Ohio State's uniform choice and also discuss some quotes from their press conference. Next, we preview the offensive side of the ball followed by the defense. Dan thinks Jim Knowles will open the defensive playbook and move a safety deep. Finally, we wrap up with some NFL talk regarding the Cincinnati Bengals.
2024-12-3138 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTennessee Recap 2024WELL THAT WAS AMAZING! The Buckeyes dominated the Volunteers for 60 minutes. Dan and Cass recap that game and give their flowers to Ryan Day, Justin Frye and the whole Ohio State team! Ross Bjork did an incredible job making sure "The Shoe" was prepared for a big night game. Has Ohio State earned more night games in the future? We also take a look at the College Football Playoff bracket and recap a very boring first round. Finally, we wrap up discussing some huge transfer portal additions!
2024-12-2441 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTennessee Preview 2024The Buckeyes are set to face Tennessee in one of the most pivotal games of the college football season. How much will the cold weather be a factor in this game? Will Tennessee fans actually show up? Dan and Cass analyze the Volunteers. Cass thinks it is a smart idea Ohio State will be rotating offensive line players. Meanwhile, Dan thinks the key to this game is the Ohio State secondary. We wrap up the show by giving our bold predictions for this game!
2024-12-2034 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTHE GAME Recap 2024Welp that was disappointing. Michigan upsets Ohio State 13-10. The boys recap the stunning upset and give their honest thoughts. Dan believes despite the anger it is important to give Coach Day a chance to right the ship. Cass believes Michigan is in Ryan Day's head. We also discuss the controversial play calling and the dreadful special teams performance. Finally, we wrap up with our conference championships picks!
2024-12-0633 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastTHE GAME 2024We start off the show quickly recapping the massive win over Indiana. We re-live the epic Caleb Downs punt return touchdown. We question the respect Will Howard has been receiving from the media. Next, we jump into The Game! Dan thinks this will be similar to the 2015 version of the rivalry. Meanwhile, Cass believes Michigan will keep this close. Finally, we end the show with our rivalry week college football picks!
2024-11-2735 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastHere Come The Hoosiers!We start off the show recapping the big win at Wrigley Field. Cass and Dan handout Buckeye Leafs to the best performances from the win. Next, the boys react to the unfortunate injury news to Seth McLaughlin. After, we dive into Indiana. Cass thinks the defensive backs are in for a big day and Jim Knowles will have some unique blitz packages dialed up. Dan thinks Ohio State will win big and make a statement to the college football world! We wrap up the show with our weekly college football picks!
2024-11-2234 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPurdue Recap And Northwestern Preview 2024The Buckeyes easily took care of an inferior Purdue game this past weekend. Dan and Blake discuss the big moments from the game and handout Buckeye Leafs. Is Big Noon Kickoff on the hot seat? Next, we preview the intriguing matchup against Northwestern this weekend. Dan predicts a dominant day for the defense. Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!
2024-11-1533 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPenn State Recap and Purdue Preview 2024The boys are amped after a huge win for the Buckeyes. Cass praises Donovan Jackson for holding down left tackle on such short notice. Dan defends Will Howard. The boys handout Buckeye Leafs to the top players of the game. Next we preview Purdue. Is Purdue the best 1-7 team in the country? Should the Buckeyes be concerned about the Spoilermakers? Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!
2024-11-0836 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPenn State Preview 2024The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Happy Valley this weekend to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Cass is concerned about the offense traveling to a hostile environment, meanwhile Dan attempts to brainstorm ways to improve the offensive line play. Can Will Howard get the job done? We wrap up the show with our weekly college football picks!
2024-10-3032 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastNebraska Recap 2024The Buckeyes escaped a close one against Nebraska. The boys recap the game and give their honest thoughts on the performance. Dan gives props to Will Howard on getting the job done. Meanwhile, Cass praises the defense for a huge bounce back performance. Is Ryan Day on the hot seat? Does throwing bottles onto the field work? Finally, we brainstorm ways to improve the atmosphere inside "The Shoe" which may or may not include blasting Creed.
2024-10-3032 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastNebraska Preview 2024The Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Columbus to take on The Ohio State Buckeyes! How will the Buckeyes respond after a close loss at Oregon? The boys foresee major defensive changes in the secondary. Also we discuss injuries the team is currently dealing with! Cass thinks Will Howard is in for a monster day. Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!
2024-10-2536 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOhio State vs. Oregon 2024 RecapThe Ohio State Buckeyes lost a heart breaker on the road against the Oregon Ducks. Dan and Cass discuss what went wrong. Does the coaching staff need to rotate more players? We also discuss the positives from the game. The boys were impressed by Will Howard and the offense. Finally, we wrap up with our week 8 picks!
2024-10-1834 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastOregon Preview 2024It's the biggest weekend of the college football season! The Ohio State Buckeyes are on a collision course with the Oregon Ducks. Dan believes this is the game where Will Howard cements himself as an Ohio State legend. Meanwhile, Cass thinks the interior defensive line should dominate. We preview the big game and give our score predictions. We wrap up the show with our weekly picks!
2024-10-1137 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastIowa Recap 2024The Buckeyes soundly defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7. Is this win being disrespected by the national college football media? Cass was impressed by the play of Sonny Styles. Meanwhile, Dan loved the contributions from the wide receiving unit. We hand out our game five Buckeye Leafs and also recap a wild weekend of college football!
2024-10-0933 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastIowa Preview 2024The Buckeyes face their toughest test to date! The Iowa Hawkeyes will visit Columbus and look to spoil Ohio State's perfect season in what should be one of the best games of week six! Can the Buckeyes contain star Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson? Dan thinks Carnell Tate is in for a big day. Meanwhile, Cass thinks the game plan should be to force Cade McNamara to win the game. As always we end the show with our weekly picks.
2024-10-0435 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Michigan State recapThe Buckeyes defeated the Spartans 38-7! Jeremiah Smith proved to be in a class of his own with his performance Saturday night. The boys react to the impressive win. Dan think's the Buckeyes displayed toughness. Meanwhile, Cass thinks Jim Knowles is playing a big chess game with other Big Ten offensive coordinators. We hand out Buckeye Leafs to the top players from the game. We also recap the big games from this weekend!
2024-09-3035 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMichigan State Preview 2024The Buckeyes are set to face the Spartans in an interesting matchup. Michigan State will feature a revamped defense, a solid wide receiver unit, and a young quarterback. Will Aidan Chiles figure out this system or is the Ohio State secondary in for a big night? Cass believes the weather might play a factor. Meanwhile, Dan believes nothing will stop Chip Kelly's offense. As always we finish the show with our weekly college football picks!
2024-09-2734 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMarshall RecapThe Buckeyes got the job done against the Thundering Herd! It was a scorching hot day at the shoe, but the Ohio State offense might have been hotter! The boys react to the performance by Chip Kelly's unit. We also discuss the issues on defense and special teams. We hand out our Buckeye Leafs to a few familiar names. Finally, we wrap up the show reacting to Justin Fields win over Jim Harbaugh!
2024-09-2336 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMarshall PreviewThe Buckeyes are set to face the Thundering Herd at noon on Saturday! Marshall's offense features a star running back in A.J. Turner. Can the Buckeyes keep Turner from making a big play? Cass thinks the defensive line should dominate against Marshall's poor offensive line. Meanwhile, Dan believes Marshall wide receivers Elijah Metcalf and Christian Fitzpatrick will challenge Ohio State's secondary at times, but the Buckeyes will force a few turnovers. Finally, we wrap up the show with our weekly picks!
2024-09-2036 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastWestern Michigan RecapThe Buckeyes dominated against the Broncos! The newcomers Jeremiah Smith, Quinshon Judkins, and Caleb Downs were all electric in The Shoe! Ohio State failed to give up a point against Western Michigan. The boys recap a perfect Saturday of college football which included losses by Michigan and Notre Dame. Dan believes the Buckeyes have been disrespected by the polls. Meanwhile, Cass has high praise for the defensive line. We handout our Buckeye leafs and also give our week 3 picks to wrap up the show!
2024-09-1335 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastWestern Michigan Preview 2024The Buckeyes are set to play their first night game of the season against the Western Michigan Broncos! Dan and Cass breakdown the Western Michigan roster and discuss where the Buckeyes have the advantage. The Western Michigan defensive line could present problems for Ohio State. However, Dan believes the wide receivers should feast against this MAC secondary. Meanwhile, Cass expects a big day from the running backs. We wrap up this episode with our weekly college football picks!
2024-09-0537 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBuckeyes Beat Akron 52-6The boys are pumped up after a great season opening win for Ohio State! Will Howard was in total control of the offense. Meanwhile, the defense was constantly keeping Akron's quarterbacks under pressure! We react to Ohio State's special teams, Akron's two QB system, and the defensive line's dominant day. We hand out Buckeye Leafs to the top performers. Finally, we recap other Big Ten games. Did Michigan get lucky against Fresno State? Is Iowa the real deal?
2024-09-0234 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBuckeyes Vs. Akron PreviewWe open the show discussing the exciting games from Week Zero! Cass thinks the Buckeyes dodged a bullet by not signing DJ Uiagalelei in the offseason. After, we breakdown Akron's roster. Could a former LSU wide receiver be Akron's best chance on offense? We also make some fun predictions about the game. Finally, we end with our Week One college football picks!
2024-08-2934 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBold Predictions For The Buckeyes In 2024We spend this episode laying out our bold predictions for the Buckeyes in 2024. Cass is VERY high on Emeka Egbuka and puts his money where his mouth is. Meanwhile, Dan thinks an unfamiliar face might make an impact on offense. We wrap up this show with our first college football picks of the season!
2024-08-2238 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastWe Have A Quarterback!Will Howard has been named the starting quarterback at Ohio State! The boys discuss the big decision and give realistic expectations for Howard's season. We also discuss other key points from Ryan Day's press conference today. Tegra Tshabola looks to be the starting right guard, Arvell Reese continues to flash, and TreVeyon Henderson is returning punts. Finally, we wrap up with some NFL news regarding Michael Hall Jr. and J.J. McCarthy.
2024-08-1632 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Preseason Camp ThoughtsFootball is back and the boys react to Cade Stover's first appearance in the NFL. Next, Cass discusses his thoughts after visiting Ohio State's camp. We analyze potential offensive line combos and which players dominated "Big Bertha". On the defensive side of the ball we discuss the emergence of Mitchell Melton, Jaylen McClain, and Cody Simon. Finally, Dan wraps up the show discussing the recent Jim Harbaugh controversy.
2024-08-0837 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastConference Championship and College Football Playoff Predictions 2024-25 With Blake BiscardiOn this episode we have are great friend Blake on the show to kickoff the 2024-25 season! We preview Blake's annual article and give our predictions for the College Football Playoff bracket. We debate between Ole Miss and Tennessee. Is Penn State built for the 12 team playoff? Is Georgia overrated? Tune in as we give our picks and declare a certain program the National Champ.
2024-08-011h 13THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Big Ten Media DaysOn this episode we react to the annual Big Ten media days! Is UCLA in trouble with DeShaun Foster? Should Penn State consider "White Outs" for home playoff games? We also discuss some quotes from Jack Sawyer, Denzel Burke, Emeka Egbuka, and Ryan Day. We also discuss Carmen's Crew's big win in TBT and Cass's evening at the Cardale Jones charity softball event!
2024-07-2534 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 ACC and Big Ten PreviewThe new college football video game is out and the boys give their reactions. Cass loves Ohio State's offense in the game. Meanwhile, Dan is having a hard time against Iowa and the computer. We jump into our ACC preview. Is FSU overrated? Is Louisville the real deal? Next, we break down the Big Ten and predict the conference title game matchup. Finally, we wrap up with our top group of five teams!
2024-07-1839 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Big 12 And SEC PreviewOn this episode we start our 7th podcast season! We dedicate this episode to previewing the new Big 12 and SEC conferences. We predict conference winners and potential playoff teams. We also talk about the top players in each conference. Can the Big 12 get multiple teams in the College Football Playoff? Is Kanas a contender? Who is the best team in the SEC? Finally, we wrap up with some recruiting reactions from last week!
2024-07-1237 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMailbag Show!This show we throw it to our listeners and let them ask the questions! Who will have more tackles CJ Hicks or Sonny Styles? Who will have more rushing yards TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins? Who is the worst quarterback in Ohio State history? And many more! Finally, we wrap up with stadium rankings.
2024-06-2733 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastMost Important College Football Games Of 2024On this show we preview the entire college football schedule and rank the most important games of the season! The boys believe Clemson will be in some pivotal matchups that could shape the season. Meanwhile, Dan thinks the Missouri vs. Alabama matchup might be one of the most important SEC games. Cass believes the Ohio State vs. Penn State matchup will be more crucial than people realize. However, the boys have a consensus No. 1 most important game.
2024-06-2137 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBig Ten Over/Under Total Wins 2024On this episode we go over our projected win totals for each team in the Big Ten! Is Oregon overrated? Is Wisconsin underrated? Can USC's defense be trusted? We look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team and compare it to their schedules. Finally, Cass releases his playoff bracket and has a familiar group of five school in the mix.
2024-06-1432 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastState Of Recruiting With Carson MacRaeOn this episode we bring recruiting guru Carson on the show! We discuss the big boom from Bo Jackson! Carson thinks the running back position is a priority for the Buckeyes. Next, we discuss other positions the Buckeyes might be focusing on. We also touch on the recent pass rusher camp Ohio State held. Finally, we wrap up discussing Tavien St. Clair's potential.
2024-06-0735 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPost-Spring Top 10 for 2024 SeasonOn this episode we take a moment to view the current landscape of college football. Big Cass and Dan each give their top 10 teams for the season based on what they have seen during the spring. Cass is high on Notre Dame and Florida State. Meanwhile, Dan thinks Miami could make a jump and also believes Alabama will still be a contender. Finally, we wrap up with some scheduling updates for the Buckeyes.
2024-05-3132 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastUnsung HeroesCass is back from vacation and ready to talk football! The boys discuss their thoughts on the new NCAA Football video game. We each reveal the first play we are going to run when the game comes out. After, we each pick three players who we believe will be unsung heroes for the Buckeyes this year. Finally, we talk about the current James Franklin controversy.
2024-05-2430 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastWay Too Early 2024 Heisman OddsDan breaks down the Heisman odds 100 days before the college football season starts. Dan believes there is some value with a certain Big Ten quarterback. However, Dan is not sold on Ohio State's Heisman odds until a decision at quarterback is made. Finally Dan explains why he thinks the 2014 Ohio State team would beat the 2023 Michigan team.
2024-05-1725 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBaby Gronk InterviewBaby Gronk joins the show to discuss his recent top 30! The boys discuss how Baby Gronk would fit in an Ohio State offense. We also talk about Baby Gronk's favorite Ohio State player. During this episode you get a real look at the Baby Gronk the media does not show. Finally, Mr. Gronk shares some life advice about fatherhood!
2024-05-0728 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 NFL Draft RecapThe picks are in and four Buckeyes have been drafted! The boys breakdown the landing spots for Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Hall Jr., Cade Stover, and Tommy Eichenberg. We also discuss the landing spots of all the undrafted free agent Buckeyes. Next, we discuss the biggest portal loss for the Buckeyes. Finally we wrap up with some scholarship projections for this team.
2024-05-0236 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 NFL Draft PreviewThe 2024 NFL Draft is here and on this episode we preview the big night! Is Marvin Harrison Jr. a sure thing at pick No.4? Where will the rest of the draft eligible Buckeyes get selected? We also discuss overvalued prospects, undervalued prospects, and notable Big Ten foe draft prospects. Finally, we end the show with Cass's and Blake's mock Top Ten picks.
2024-04-2537 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Spring Game RecapThe Spring Game is officially over and it is time to discuss the results! Can the right side of the offensive line be fixed? We also ask if the Chip Kelly effect has started? Next, we update you on the transfer portal. Currently, only two Buckeyes entered the portal, but will there be more? Finally, we wrap up with the recent NCAA Investigation against Michigan.
2024-04-1916 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSpring Game 2024 PreviewOn this episode we welcome Blake Biscardi and AJ Mahoney to preview the 2024 Spring Game. We discuss the current state of the DB unit. What can fans expect this year under Jim Knowles? After we switch to the offense. Which wide receivers outside of the big 4 can fans expect to step up? And which wide receivers may be headed to the transfer portal. Is it TC Caffey time this Saturday?
Finally, we finish with the brewing quarterback battle in Columbus!
2024-04-1136 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastInside The Trenches With Jamie Sumner And Chris VoightBig Cass brought on FCSN Broadcast partner and Lancaster Junior High Football Coach Chris Voight and Buckeye Legend Jamie Sumner for some OL and DL talk.
Also congratulations Dan on the birth of his son! Who will be the starting Center?
How much depth is on the this Offensive line? We then discuss the strengths of the defensive line. Can No. 33 and No. 44 finally live up to the hype? How nasty can this front seven be? Finally, can the OL and DL go through the gauntlet of a 15 possibly 16 game season to win a National Championship!
2024-04-0535 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastPro Day 2024The boys recap the 2024 Pro Day for Ohio State! Dan defends Marvin Harrison Jr. for not working out in front of scouts. The boys discuss the best performances of the day. We also take a stab at predicting the landing spots for these future NFL rookies. After, Cass gives his takeaways from the most recent Ryan Day press conference. Cass is convinced Ohio State will win the National Championship. Finally, we wrap up with some quick basketball updates for the weekend.
2024-03-2135 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastBenedict AlfordThe Buckeyes survive and advance in the Big Ten tournament! The boys recap the big win against Iowa and also preview the next game against Illinois. Dan makes the argument for Ohio State to make the NCAA Tournament. After Cass discusses the news of Tony Alford defecting to Michigan. The boys discuss possible candidates to replace Alford at Ohio State.
2024-03-1535 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastSpring Practice ThoughtsSpring football is officially here and the Buckeyes are in the hunt for a National Championship. Dan and Cass make some observations from the practices this week. Dan discusses the new rushing attack, while Cass talks about the quarterback competition. Cass explains why he thinks Devin Brown can make this battle interesting. Dan discusses the big Buckeye victory over Michigan which he was in attendance for. Dan also talks about potential Big Ten Tournament seeding! Finally, we wrap up discussing the women's team and how they have been disrespected by the voters.
2024-03-0832 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastDown Goes Izzo!!!Jake Diebler, Dale Bonner and the Ohio State Buckeyes pulled off an improbable win in East Lansing! The road losing streak is finally over! The boys recap the game and discuss why Ohio State's NCAA Tournament hopes are very much alive. After we celebrate the women's basketball team winning a share of the Big Ten title. The boys give their thoughts on how Kevin McGuff may approach the next few weeks. Finally, Big Cass wraps up by predicting some EA Sports College Football 25 ratings for Ohio State players.
2024-02-2639 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastThe Eulogy Of Chris HoltmannOhio State finally did it! Head basketball coach Chris Holtmann has been fired by Gene Smith. Dan wraps up this era of Ohio State hoops with Holtmann's eulogy. Next, Cass discusses future head basketball coaching replacements. Finally we wrap up with some exciting Ohio State football staff changes!
2024-02-1635 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastThe Holtmann SpecialThe Holtmann special strikes again. Dan is officially done with the men's basketball team for the year. Cass previews the remainder of the women's basketball schedule. Can Ohio State win the conference? After we preview the 2024 Ohio State Football schedule and take a stab at predicting the channels and kickoff times. Finally, we wrap up discussing the Bill O'Brien situation.
2024-02-0935 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast2024 Depth Chart And Julian Sayin AnalysisWe begin the show by giving some well deserved love to the lady Buckeyes after a dominant win! Cass is officially boycotting the men's basketball team until further notice while Dan is riding until the end. After we breakdown the way to early football depth chart for the 2024 season. The boys uncover an incredible single season record that will never be touched. Finally, we wrap up the show analyzing transfer quarterback Julian Sayin and what he will bring to the table!
2024-02-0235 minTHE Bunch Of Nuts PodcastHarbaugh Jumping ShipWe start the show by recapping a historic victory for the Ohio State women's basketball team. Was Caitlin Clark in the wrong? Next, we discuss if Holtmann has lost the locker room. Dan thinks things are better than they appear. After Cass discusses the big addition to the Ohio State weight room. Finally, we wrap up discussing Jim Harbaugh's departure from Michigan.
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