We discuss what stood out to us most in Ohio State’s blowout win over Indiana, including the brotherhood displayed as Kamryn Babb scored his first touchdown and Xavier Johnson showing he can be a real weapon, and discuss whether Maryland will present any real test to Ohio State.
Show Notes
We had to start by talking about Kamryn Babb’s emotional touchdown, a moment that epitomized the brotherhood Ohio State often talks about. But Babb was far from the only Buckeye who impressed us against the Hoosiers, as we were also struck by Xavier Johnson’s playmaking ability, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s latest spectacular catch and Lathan Ransom’s continued elite play among other standouts.
We also address the one big concern coming out of this past weekend’s game – the health of Ohio State’s running back room – and discuss whether Maryland will present any real threat to the Buckeyes this weekend, who we think we will emerge as the winner of the Big Ten West and why Ohio State women’s basketball and women’s volleyball are two other Buckeye sports teams you should be paying attention to right now.
A rundown of the many topics we’re talking about this week:
- 1:20: Why Kamryn Babb’s touchdown was so special
- 7:44: Running back health is a major concern, though there are reasons to be optimistic
- 11:24: Xavier Johnson is more than just a feel-good story, he’s a real weapon
- 14:53: Which Eleven Warriors staff member would be the best emergency running back? (Neither of us)
- 17:55: Should Ohio State add another running back to its 2023 recruiting class?
- 19:39: Short-yardage running remains an issue. Will the Buckeyes have to pass in those spots vs. Michigan?
- 23:20: Marvin Harrison Jr. builds his case for being the nation’s best receiver – and Ohio State’s best player
- 27:20: Josh Fryar had a strong first start, but that doesn’t mean he should replace Dawand Jones
- 29:40: Lathan Ransom and Ronnie Hickman are both playing at an elite level at safety
- 32:36: It sounds like Ty Hamilton will continue to be a starter, partially because Mike Hall is banged up
- 34:32: Ohio State’s cornerback unit appears to be in the best place it’s been all season
- 36:36: Tommy Eichenberg is on his way to being an All-American linebacker
- 37:16: Jack Sawyer plays well, but the Jack linebacker package will likely remain situational
- 41:11: Maryland’s recent struggles make this week’s game look far less likely to be a trap game, but it’s still a step up in competition
- 49:55: Purdue looks well-positioned to win the Big Ten West
- 52:42: Why TCU, Tennessee and USC join Georgia and Ohio State in our College Football Playoff predictions
- 57:45: Zed Key’s dominance stood out in Ohio State men’s basketball’s win over Charleston Southern
- 59:57: Ohio State women’s basketball and women’s volleyball look like Final Four contenders
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