Father, Son, & The Holy Buckeye

Is Ohio State's season over or are there still Championship hopes? 🏈🌰

Rob & Sean break down the fallout from Ohio State’s tough loss to USC, dissecting why the defense and Matt Patricia deserve the blame rather than the offense, and why criminal tight-end usage and a non-existent pass rush are holding this team back. Plus, a rundown of the best plays of the weekend, what we Loved and we have Beef with from Week 9, and a quick preview of the return of Buckeye Basketball!

👇 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS 👇

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:30 Ohio State vs USC Reaction & Takeaways

00:32:13 Top Plays from Week 9

00:41:16 Where’s the Beef: Lincoln Riley

00:43:32 Where’s the Beef: Dan Lanning

00:44:40 Where’s the Beef: Pass Interference

00:46:35 Where’s the Beef: Rutgers & Nebraska

00:51:14 Where’s the Beef: Ryan Day

00:52:18 Where’s the Beef: Scott Frost

00:55:19 Where’s the Love: Shane Beamer

00:57:42 Where’s the Love: G6 CFP Race

00:58:42 Where’s the Love: Upcoming CFP Elimination Games

1:00:02 Where’s the Love: CBB is Back!

1:05:02 The Post-Game Spread

🔥 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Ohio State vs. USC Fallout:

• Why pointing fingers at the offense is misguided: Luke Fahey managed the game well, but Matt Patricia’s defense completely fell flat, giving up 30+ points and getting pushed around in the trenches.
• But the offense still has its own problems - why pass protection and poor play-calling is costing the Buckeyes
• The historical pass-rush crisis: Averaging just 1.4 sacks per game in 2026, and why relying on pure athleticism without tactical refinement has caught up to the program.
• Criminal personnel usage: Too many multi-TE heavy sets that waste snaps, while dynamic playmakers like Chris Henry, Legend Bey, and Isaiah West aren't getting nearly enough touches.

• The 6-6 vs. National Championship Reality: Looking at the chaos across college football andour national title hopes are not dead yet. The reality is a 10-2 finish with a Big Ten title berth and a 6-6 debacle are BOTH still entirely on the table for Ohio State
• Plays of the Weekend: Charlie Becker saving Indiana's season, Texas Tech's clutch 3rd downs to sink Arizona, Dakrien Moore's 75-yard TD for Oregon, and wild late-night finishes for Iowa State & Boise State
• Around College Football: Shane Beamer keeping South Carolina alive, the G6 CFP race heating up, Nebraska & Rutgers are cursed, & MORE
• Buckeye Basketball Preview: Breaking down the upcoming season and why Sean sees parallels between this team and the 2011 team that won 30 games
• The Post-Game Spread: Rob discusses The Michigander band, Lasagna, and a mindful poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sean talks about Freak Slug, a British indie rock musician from Manchester.

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Can Ohio State Beat USC in the L.A. Coliseum Without Julian Sayin? 🏈🌰

Rob & Sean break down Ohio State’s high-stakes primetime showdown against USC at the Coliseum, where the Buckeyes haven’t won since October 5, 1946. With Luke Fahey taking over, this episode explores whether OSU's elite run defense can completely neutralize the Trojans, if the pass rush can finally get home, and whether Lincoln Riley's squad will fold under pressure or punch back. Plus, full previews and betting picks for Week 9’s biggest games!

👇 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS 👇

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:48 Ohio State vs USC Preview: OSU’s Defense

00:10:50 Ohio State vs USC Preview: OSU’s Offense

00:28:57 PRIMETIME PICKS - Wisconsin vs Iowa (-3.5)

00:38:15 PRIMETIME PICKS - Florida vs Georgia (-11.5)

00:46:44 PRIMETIME PICKS - Arizona vs Texas Tech (-3.5)

00:52:47 Sean’s Week 9 Betting Locks

01:05:06 The Post-Game Spread

🔥 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Ohio State vs. USC Deep Dive:

• Why Ohio State's defense holds the key: Bottling up USC's ground game to render Jayden Maiava's play-action useless, following the blueprint set by Washington and Wisconsin.
• Can the Buckeye pass rush step up after generating only 10 sacks through 7 games?
• Assessing Lincoln Riley’s Trojans at their lowest point - will they fold when hit in the mouth, or defend their home turf?
• What Luke Fahey needs around him: Getting Legend Bey, Brock Boyd, & Chris Henry involved with Jeremiah Smith while keeping pressure off the true freshman.
• Rob & Sean explain why Buckeye fans should be quietly optimistic

• Wisconsin vs. Iowa (-3.5): Two 2-loss teams colliding in a 60-minute Big Ten rock fight. Why Kirk Ferentz always finds a way to win these under-the-radar rivalry games, and why this Wisconsin team might be different
• Florida vs. Georgia (-11.5): Tramell Jones and the Gators' run game trying to keep Carson Stockton off the field, while Kirby Smart looks to continue his post-bye dominance.
• Arizona vs. Texas Tech (-3.5): Noah Fifita’s surgical passing attack heading into Lubbock to exploit a vulnerable Red Raiders defense.
• Sean’s Betting Locks: Plays on Nebraska/Washington U49.5, Northwestern +3.5 vs. Oregon, Oklahoma State -8.5 vs. Iowa State, Cincinnati +7.5 vs. Utah, and Ohio State/USC U51.5.
• The Post-Game Spread: Charley Crockett & Johnny Blue Skies

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Is the College Football Playoff Picture Getting Clearer or More Chaotic? 🏈🏆

Rob & Sean break down a wildly impactful Week 8 in college football, analyzing critical game-clinching plays, updating playoff chances, and building their ultimate Playoff Poll. While major matchups shifted the postseason landscape, this episode dives into which teams truly deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff based on a delicate balance of earned resume and on-field visual evidence.

👇 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS 👇

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:36 Indiana Escapes Michigan

00:05:39 Illinois Topples Oregon’s CFP Hopes

00:10:11 Minnesota Outlasts Iowa

00:14:26 BYU Upset by UCF

00:19:25 Texas Holds Off Ole Miss

00:23:59 Holy Buckeye Playoff Poll

00:49:18 Final Week 8 Thoughts

00:58:48 Sneak Peak: OSU vs USC

1:06:54 The Post-Game Spread

🔥 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Week 8 Marquee Matchups & Game-Clinchers: In-depth breakdowns of Michigan vs. Indiana, Illinois vs. Oregon, Minnesota vs. Iowa, BYU vs. UCF, and Texas vs. Ole Miss—focusing on the precise plays that sealed the outcome and where each team's CFP hopes stand now.
• The Flawless Playoff Poll: Rob & Sean reveal their updated rankings, weighing total resume strength against the eye test to build the definitive CFP bracket.
• Coaching Hot Seats & Program Outlooks:

• Analyzing Shane Beamer’s job security at South Carolina after mustering back-to-back wins
• Comparing program trajectories: Is Utah actually in better shape than Michigan after Kyle Whittingham’s departure for Ann Arbor?
• Identifying the core issues plagued by Lincoln Riley and USC’s ongoing struggles.

• The Post-Game Spread: Rob reflects on the live energy of Billy Strings & Arcade Fire, while Sean introduces his dad to actor Grayson Russell, former Talladega Nights actor turned folk singer.

Rob & Sean break down a jam-packed week of college football, starting with Ryan Day's latest press conference and the path forward for the Buckeyes following Julian Sayin's injury. Then, the guys step back for a full midseason Heisman check-in, dive into high-stakes Week 8 game previews, and wrap things up with a delicious edition of The Post-Game Spread.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Ohio State QB Situation: Reacting to Ryan Day's presser, Julian Sayin's CFP return timeline, and what is preventing Tavien St Clair from overtaking Luke Fahey as the starter.
• Heisman Trophy Check-In: Ranking the heavy favorites (Jeremiah Smith, Trinidad Chambliss, and Darian Mensah) alongside surging dark horses Conner Weigman, Bear Bachmeier, and Jesse Legree.
• Week 8 Breakdown & Picks:

• Indiana (-7.5) vs. Michigan: Why Tommy Carr’s arrival at QB might not be enough to save Michigan against a complete Indiana squad.
• Ole Miss vs. Texas (-3.5): A split debate on Arch Manning - can Texas count on him in a make-or-break match?
• Houston vs. Utah (-6.5): Why both hosts are calling for Conner Weigman and Houston to pull off a big road upset.
• USC (-2.5) vs. Wisconsin: Previewing a tight, high-stakes battle in what acts as an early CFP elimination game.

• The Post-Game Spread: Rob and Sean trade playbooks for palates as they talk Ramen & Empanadas.

Make sure to take notes this week, as Rob’s Upset Special has won in THREE straight weeks & Sean’s bets are hitting at over 60% for the season!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:21 Update on Ohio State’s QB Situation

00:10:12 Heisman Watch Update

00:23:32 PRIMETIME PICKS: Indian (-7.5) vs Michigan

00:31:16 PRIMETIME PICKS: Ole Miss vs Texas (-3.5)

00:38:55 PRIMETIME PICKS: Houston vs Utah (-6.5)

00:41:51 PRIMETIME PICKS: USC (-2.5) vs Wisconsin

00:48:29 Sean’s Betting Locks & Rob’s Upset Special

00:59:30 The Post-Game Spread

Is Ohio State still a National Championship contender after beating Indiana but losing Julian Sayin? 🏈🌰

Rob & Sean break down Ohio State’s gritty win over Indiana and discuss where the Buckeyes go from here following Julian Sayin’s injury. While losing Sayin is a massive blow, this episode dives into why Buckeye fans should still hold onto high playoff expectations, starting with a dominant defense that is officially playing at a national title level.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Championship Defense: Why earlier season doubts were wrong. Jay Timmons is giving off future all-time great Buckeye DB vibes alongside legends like Shawn Springs, Malcolm Jenkins, Denzel Ward, and Jeff Okudah. Plus, Jaylen McClain’s All-American level play, Christian Alliegro anchoring the LB corps, and unmatched defensive line depth.
• Offensive Positives & The Injury Turn: Strong play from the offensive line (despite Philip Daniel’s costly missed block) and Isaiah West shining in the backfield.
• Special Teams MVP: Joe McGuire delivers his best punting performance as a Buckeye and the best OSU punting game since 2018 vs. Michigan State.
• Julian Sayin Reality Check: A honest breakdown of Sayin’s struggles in high-leverage situations, whether or not he returns.
• In Defense of Luke Fahey: Why Saturday's late-game situation in Bloomington was an impossible ask for Fahey and doesn't define his future at QB.
• The National Title Landscape: Why Ohio State is STILL in the national championship hunt. With chaos across college football and no undisputed powerhouse, the door remains wide open, with or without Sayin.

Rob & Sean also unveil their Top 25, reacting to a weekend full of upsets. They react to the strength of the Big 12, the muddied mess of the SEC, and the litany of CFP contenders from across the country.

Then the duo wraps with the Post-Game Spread. This week, Rob discusses Widows Bay and Sean introduces his dad to Will Ferrell's son, Magnus Ferrell.

Time Stamps:
00:00:55 Ohio State Fans vs Indiana Fans

00:11:56 Ohio State vs Indiana Recap: The Defense

00:22:17 Ohio State vs Indiana Recap: The Offense

00:29:22 Julian Sayin's Injury & Ohio State's National Title Chances

00:51:04 Holy Buckeye Poll & Week 7 Reactions

01:29:35 The Post-Game Spread

The Father & Son duo make their picks for a LOADED Week 7 of College Football! Sean’s bets are 24-12 on the season & Rob’s Upset Special has won outright in each of the past 2 weeks - so take notes!

Rob & Sean each pick the winner every game in Week 7’s PRIMETIME PICKS:

- Wisconsin vs UCLA (-2.5)

- Oklahoma State vs Houston (-4.5)

- Missouri vs Ole Miss (-5.5)

- Notre Dame (-10.5) vs BYU

- Nebraska vs Oregon (-6.5)

Rob gives this week’s Upset Special and Sean gives his picks ATS for the weekend’s biggest games before they break down the game of the weekend when THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES seek revenge in Bloomington, Indiana. Rob & Sean break down why they are quietly optimistic in their matchup against the defending national champions.

In the Post-Game Spread, Rob talks about how great of a food town Portland, Maine is.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:16 PRIMETIME PICKS - Wisconsin vs UCLA

00:11:07 PRIMETIME PICKS - Oklahoma St vs Houston

00:21:09 PRIMETIME PICKS - Missouri vs Ole Miss

00:28:15 PRIMETIME PICKS - Notre Dame vs BYU

00:38:08 PRIMETIME PICKS - Oregon vs Nebraska

00:47:07 Sean’s Betting Locks

00:53:09 Ohio State vs Indiana Preview

01:17:30 The Post-Game Spread

Oregon & Texas SHOCKED and Nebraska blows ANOTHER big game in an incredible Week 6 in College Football!

Sean kicks off the show with sharing his Saturday afternoon in Eugene where he saw UCLA take down the Ducks in front of a great crowd. Rob & Sean discuss the lesson Dan Lanning is learning the hard way and why the Dylan Raiola hate is excessive.

Rob & Sean also discuss Oklahoma's upset over Texas. The nation is finally catching up to what Rob & Sean have been saying all off-season: Arch Manning just isn't that good. Steve Sarkisian's seat is also getting warm!

The duo also talk about Nebraska blowing what would have been their biggest win in 25 years, as well as some other action from across the Big Ten.

Then, Rob & Sean work through the show's inaugural Top 25. They show Northwestern, Nebraska, & Wisconsin much more love than the AP Poll and are realistic about where mid-level teams like LSU and Tennessee should land.

The show wraps with The Post-Game Spread, where Rob shares 3 artists worth listening to: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Fontaines D.C., & Ryan Adams, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the legendary album Gold. Sean talks about Leon Bridge's new album Happiness Anytime.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:30 UCLA vs Oregon Recap

00:15:21 College Football's Officiating Problem

00:23:28 Indiana vs Nebraska Recap

00:26:55 Ohio State vs Maryland Recap

00:34:25 The CFB Regular Season is STILL GREAT

00:37:31 Oklahoma vs Texas Recap

00:44:20 The SEC is MID

00:48:29 Recapping Other Big Ten Games

00:53:20 The Holy Buckeye Poll

01:16:16 The Post-Game Spread

It's an INCREDIBLE slate of college football in Week 6 with potential upsets abound! Rob & Sean are here to break it all down.

The duo kick the show off with dancing on Michigan's grave (again) after leaked texts from UM TE Zack Marshall unveil a litany of chaos & coaching malpractice under Kyle Whittingham.

Then Rob & Sean get into their PRIMETIME PICKS where they preview & pick the weekend's biggest matchups. In Week 6:

• Indiana (-7.5) vs Nebraska
• Texas (-8.5) vs Oklahoma
• USC vs Penn State (-1.5)
• UCLA vs Oregon (-11.5)
• Georgia vs Alabama (-1.5)

Rob unveils his Upset Special of the week, and then Sean reveals his 5 Betting Locks for Week 6 after going 4-1 last week.

The duo then preview the Ohio State vs Maryland game, breaking down what they are looking for in their last game before their showdown in Bloomington next week.

Rob & Sean wrap up with the Post-Game Spread, where they share a couple clothing brands to keep you eyes on for Holiday shopping: The Kona Brand & American Giant.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:38 Michigan's Newest Controversy

00:09:26 PRIMETIME PICKS - Indiana vs Nebraska

00:21:38 PRIMETIME PICKS - Texas vs Oklahoma

00:27:04 PRIMETIME PICKS - USC vs Penn State

00:35:23 PRIMETIME PICKS - UCLA vs Oregon

00:45:53 PRIMETIME PICKS - Georgia vs Alabama

00:51:59 Rob's Upset Special

00:53:30 Sean's Betting Locks

00:54:55 Ohio State vs Maryland Preview

01:06:47 The Post-Game Spread

Rob kicks off the show with 3 things that got under his skin last weekend: the ambiguity of pass interference, the terms “favorable schedule” and “eye test”, & The Protect College Sports Act.

Then, Sean breaks down some of the biggest results from Week 5, including Big-Game James losing a heart-breaker to Pitt, Wisconsin & Nebraska proving they are for real, blowouts in Missouri & Starkville, & MUCH more.

Rob & Sean eviscerate the SEC bias shown in this week’s AP Poll before going in-depth into the disasters unrolling in Ann Arbor & Happy Valley. Plus: is David Braun building a powerhouse at Northwestern?

Then, the duo breaks down Ohio State’s dominant 31-14 win over Iowa, assuring Buckeye fans that we are right on track for a national title run.

In this week’s Post-Game Spread, Rob talks about the importance of using Ezzo Pepporonni on your pizza (which you can order online at Pennsylvania Macaroni Company) and Sean shares a crazy story from his trip back from Cancun this past weekend.

Tune in later this week to catch Rob & Sean’s picks & previews for Week 6!

Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:23 Rob’s 3 Points
00:11:02 Reacting to Week 5’s Biggest Games
00:22:17 Debunking SEC Bias
00:33:15 Michigan vs Minnesota reaction
00:49:33 Penn State vs Northwestern reaction
01:02:17 Ohio State vs Iowa reaction
01:27:07 The Post-Game Spread

Rob & Sean react to a wild Week 4: USC's black eye, a harsh reality for Penn State, football justice in Ann Arbor, & MUCH more.

Then, the father & son duo give their thoughts on Ohio State's 42-19 win over Illinois before previewing their upcoming trip to #14 Iowa.

Rob & Sean then preview give their picks for their favorite Week 5 games:

• Alabama (-5.5) vs Mississippi State
• Michigan (-5.5) vs Minnesota (Rob's upset special)
• Penn State (-2.5) vs Northwestern

Sean gives his 5 betting locks before the show wraps with the Post-Game spread. This week, Rob talks about the Cage the Elephant's new single Beaches in Tennessee as well as a few of his favorite cooking shows: Cooks Country from America's Test Kitchen & Milk Street. Sean talks about making chicken & waffles for dinner last night.

Time Stamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:48 Rob the Rage Machine on Dave Doeren & NC State
00:09:46 Rob the Rage Machine on Lincoln Riley & USC
00:16:06 USC vs Oregon reaction & breakdown
00:26:57 Penn State vs Wisconsin reaction & breakdown
00:35:28 Michigan vs Iowa reaction & breakdown
00:45:20 Other Week 4 Thoughts
01:00:54 Ohio State vs Illinois reaction & breakdown
01:18:16 Ohio State vs Iowa preview
01:28:53 PRIMETIME PICKS: Alabama (-5.5) vs Texas A&M
01:32:53 PRIMETIME PICKS: Michigan (-5.5) vs Minnesota
01:38:19 PRIMETIME PICKS: Penn State (-2.5) vs Northwestern
01:43:19 Sean's Betting Locks
01:46:42 The Post-Game Spread

Rob & Sean break down what went wrong for Ohio State after blowing a 20pt lead against Texas: where Arthur Smith & Matt Patricia failed, what personnel changes need to be made, and how Ryan Day can right the ship.

Then, the father & son duo give their thoughts on the rest of Week 2's action, where the Big Ten did not play up to snuff.

Rob & Sean then preview a jampacked Week 3, giving picks for the weekend's biggest games:

• LSU (-2.5) vs Ole Miss
• Houston vs Texas Tech (-7.5)
• SMU vs Louisville (-2.5)
• Mississippi State vs South Carolina (-3.5)

The show wraps with the Post-Game spread, where Rob talks about the band Gooseand the TV show Wild Horses, which starts Season 6 this week. Sean reflects on his friends & family ahead of his wedding on Saturday and talks about places to check out in Columbus.

Time Stamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 Breaking Down Ohio State's Painful Loss
00:37:10 Takeaways from the Rest of Week 2

00:58:20 PRIMETIME PICKS: LSU (-2.5) vs Ole Miss

01:04:53 PRIMETIME PICKS: Houston vs Texas Tech (-7.5)

01:08:14 PRIMETIME PICKS: SMU vs Louisville (-2.5)

01:10:14 PRIMETIME PICKS: Mississippi State vs South Carolina (-3.5)

01:12:38 Final Week 3 Thoughts

01:16:59 The Post-Game Spread

It's an EPIC Week 2 of college football! After a brief rant from Rob, the duo give a complete breakdown of Ohio State vs Texas and explain why the Buckeyes will take out the Longhorns again.

Then, the father & son duo preview a jampacked Week 2, giving picks for the weekend's biggest games:

• Oklahoma (-5.5) vs Michigan
• Arizona State vs Texas A&M (-14.5)
• Iowa State vs Iowa (-13.5)
• Mississippi State (-1.5) vs Minnesota
• Memphis vs Boise State (-8.5)

Rob shares his upset special and Sean breaks down his 5 betting locks before wrapping up with the Post-Game spread. Rob talks about a new book he's reading - 2034- and Sean talks about brines.

Time Stamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 7 Thoughts From Rob
00:14:36 Ohio State vs Texas Preview
00:39:18 Oklahoma vs *ichigan
00:48:41 Arizona State vs Texas A&M
00:52:21 Iowa State vs Iowa
00:56:43 Mississippi State vs Minnesota
01:07:36 Memphis vs Boise State

01:10:08 Rob's Upset Special

01:12:45 Sean's 5 Betting Locks

01:15:42 Post-Game Spread

Week 1 of College Football is in the books! Rob & Sean kick off the episode with Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan. They break down why a second should not have been added, the embarrassing reaction by Underwood & the fans, and how the result doesn't change that Michigan is just... not very good.

Then, the duo explore what has gone wrong at Rutgers and where the administration can turn after a new low for their football team following their loss to UMass.

Rob & Sean share some other thoughts from across Week 1 of College Football before breaking down Ohio State's 56-3 win over Ball State. They discuss what they liked and what they did not like from both sides of the football.

The show wraps up with the Post-Game Spread, where Rob discusses Jack White's new album and Sean shares thebandfriday.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:01:37 Another Michigan Controversy
• 00:31:08 What next for Rutgers?
• 00:46:50 Clemson dominated
• 00:52:54 Oklahoma State sucks
• 00:54:00 Big Ten Power Rankings
• 01:02:27 Final Week 1 Thoughts
• 01:07:36 Ohio State vs Ball State Recap
• 01:28:40 Post-Game Spread

Rob & Sean break down the biggest storylines from Week 0, including:

• Memphis' early case for the CFP
• UNC's ugly win vs TCU
• USC's impressive offense, but questionable defense
• NC State's failure
• Hawaii's coaching malpractice

Then, the father & son duo preview a jampacked Week 1. Sean gives his 5 betting locks, Rob gives his upset special, and they both give picks for the weekend's biggest games:

• Clemson @ LSU (-10)
• Louisville vs Ole Miss (-6.5) in Nashville
• SMU (-3) @ Florida State
• UCLA (-1.5) @ Cal
• Colorado @ Georgia Tech (-6.5)
• Baylor @ Auburn (-7.5)

Rob & Sean then break down what they will be looking for when Ohio State kicks their season off against Ball State before getting into the Post-Game Spread. This week, Rob discusses one of his new favorite restaurants in Boston, Sarma, as well as The Reacher, which he just started watching. Sean wraps things up with sharing the new favorite workout: the Cindy Circuit, which he discovered via Tom Holland.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:20 - Memphis vs UNLV Recap

00:06:53 - Bill Belichick & UNC

00:12:07 - USC Disappointing vs San Jose St

00:16:04 - Rob on NC State Athletics

00:23:24 - Hawaii's Coaching Malpractice

00:26:31 - SC State & HBCU Shoutout

00:28:39 - PRIMETIME PICKS: Clemson vs LSU

00:35:39 - PRIMETIME PICKS: Louisville vs Ole Miss

00:39:10 - PRIMETIME PICKS: SMU vs Florida State

00:42:29 - PRIMETIME PICKS: UCLA vs Cal

00:49:12 - PRIMETIME PICKS: Colorado vs Georgia Tech

00:54:39 - PRIMETIME PICKS: Baylor vs Auburn

00:59:04 - Rob's Upset Special

01:05:22 - Sean's 5 Betting Locks

01:10:08 - Ohio State vs Ball State Preview

01:23:16 - Post-Game Spread

Can Ohio State win its 2nd national title in 3 years? In this episode, Rob & Sean break down the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes from top to bottom with a comprehensive position-by-position breakdown and game-by-game schedule preview.

What's on tap:

Offense:

• Julian Sayin’s running ability & the backup QB battle between Tavien St. Claire and Luke Fahey.
• A dep, dynamic rotation at RB, WR, & TE
• The critical test facing the offensive line and its depth
• How Arthur Smith will make 500-yard performances the norm in Columbus once again

Defense:

• Addressing the question mark at edge behind Kenyatta Jackson & breaking down a stacked defensive tackle group
• Led by Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, & Riley Pettijohn, could the LB be the strength of this team?
• Devin Sanchez anchoring a retooled secondary alongside Earl Little and Jaylen McClain

2026 Schedule Breakdown: We walk through every game on the slate and share our final record projection, Big Ten Championship outlook, and potential trap games.

Then, the duo gets into the Post-Game Spread where Rob talks about Lucky on Apple TV and his long-time love of Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show. Sean says Five Guys & Swenson's are superior to In-N-Out.

Rob & Sean kick off the show with giving some hot takes for the 2026-27 College Football Playoff. They are high on Ole Miss & Oklahoma and down on Texas & Texas A&M, to name a few.

Then, the duo discuss some head coaches on the hot seat entering 2026, what their expectations are, and whether or not they will make it to 2027. They break down:

• Shane Beamer, South Carolina
• Mike Norvell, Florida State
• Steve Sarkisian, Texas
• Matt Rhule, Nebraska
• Luke Fickell, Wisconsin
• Lincoln Riley, USC
• Mike Locksley, Maryland

Rob gives some more context around how Michigan's hiring of Warde Manuel is everything wrong with the program.

Sean wraps things up with giving some updates on Ohio State's first day of fall camp before getting into the Post-Game Spread. This week, Rob talks about Sugar on Apple TV and shares his affinity for fried chicken. Sean talks about Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Rob & Sean react to SEC Media Days, where coaches & SEC commissioner Greg Sankey campaigned for how much better the SEC is than every other conference, and discussed the possibility of separating from the NCAA. The duo weigh in on the SEC vs Big Ten debate and discuss what the future of college football might look like.

Then, Rob & Sean discuss the best players in the Big Ten for 2026, debating the top 5 QBs, RBs, WRs, and defenses in the conference for the upcoming season.

The duo wraps up with the post-game spread, where Rob talks about a new book he is enjoying in Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, a song in Time Waited by My Morning Jacket, and the conclusion of the 2026 Tour de France. Sean reminisces about the golden age of TV on NBC and urges his audience to watch The Good Place.

In the wake of Chris Partridge's groundbreaking lawsuit against Michigan, Rob & Sean break down the complete timeline of Michigan's cheating & lying dating back to 2020. They outline where the lies started, how it got to this point, and where Michigan goes from here.

Then, we react to ESPN's list of the Top Head Coaches in CFB (spoiler alert: we don't think ESPN did a good job at evaluating the game's best coaches). We evaluate who is too high, who is too low, and who is missing from this list with data to back us up.

Then, Sean discusses from news across the college football world before Rob touches on where we were right in our past few episodes, In this week's Post-Game Spread, Rob discusses a song he has been enjoying in Hurtin' (On The Bottle) by Margo Price as well as the latest season of The Bear and Sean talks about his latest gameday apparel for OSU.

The World Cup is delivering expanded chaos, and college football is right around the corner! In this episode, we first tackle the madness of the World Cup. We look at the dominant runs from Argentina, France, and Mexico squad before shifting our focus to the USMNT. After surviving a man-down battle against Bosnia, the U.S. is marching toward a monumental Monday clash with Belgium. Plus, we call out the absolute World Cup's surprises - from Germany's sudden-death PK heartbreak against Portugal to underdog runs by Colombia, Morocco, & Cape Verde - and disappointments - highlighted by Uruguay and Korea.

Then, we transition to the college football gridiron for our Summer Workout Warriors segment. We stake our claim in a couple under-the-radar Buckeyes who we think will break out in 2026. We discuss the wide-open WR room behind Jeremiah Smith, why Riley Pettijohn is destined to be the next legendary Buckeye LB, why safety Jaylen McClain will be an All-American in 2026, and who the x-factor on the offensive line is.

Finally, we react toBill Connelly’s 2026 Preseason SP+ Rankings. With Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana leading the charge as the true premier programs in college football, we explain why the Big Ten officially sets the elite standard over the SEC. We also discuss teams being slept on, like Virginia Tech and Washington, and teams being overhyped, like half of the SEC.

Sean touches on a few uniform updates, like Northwestern's new Purple Gothics, Georgia Tech's disastrous new uniforms, and Wisconsin's new jersey patch.

In the Post-Game Spread, Rob talks about the Tour de France that starts on Saturday and we each curate our ideal 4th of July BBQ.

To start, the duo responds to Josh Pate's claim that Julian Sayin is NOT top-3 QB in college football. Then we dive into some hot news around the college sports world:

• The Sorsby Drama: the NFL draws a line in the sand by denying Sorsby’s supplemental draft petition
• The Michigan Carousel: With Dusty May headed to the NBA after just two seasons, Warde Manuel’s leadership is officially under the microscope.
• Buckeye Nostalgia: Rob & Sean each count down their favorite Ohio State players.

Then we wrap up with the Post-Game Spread, where Rob talks up the World Cup and Sean shares a Afro-Appalachian folk singer-songwriter in Mon Rovia.