2024 Ohio State Football Team Draft

Caleb Downs, Donovan Jackson, Emeka Egbuka and Denzel Burke were the first four players off the board as we drafted lineups for a head-to-head game of Buckeyes vs. Buckeyes.

RPW: Gene Smith Reflects on Career

Gene Smith joins Real Pod Wednesdays to discuss his upcoming retirement, how Ohio State is preparing for revenue sharing and his proudest achievements as OSU’s athletic director.

Drafting Lineups from the 2023 Buckeyes

Marvin Harrison Jr., JT Tuimoloau and Donovan Jackson were the first three players off the board as we drafted head-to-head lineups for a hypothetical game of Buckeyes vs. Buckeyes.

Real Pod Wednesdays

Dan Hope and Andy Anders bring you inside the Ohio State football beat every Wednesday with a podcast covering everything you need to know about the Buckeyes.

RPW: A Look at the Freshman Class

We take a look at Ohio State’s 2025 freshman class and project who some of the class’ biggest stars will be.

05 Feb 2025
by Dan Hope, Andy Anders and Garrick Hodge

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RPW: First Look at OSU’s 2025 Roster

We share our initial thoughts on how Ohio State’s roster stacks up at every position entering the 2025 season.

29 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

12 Comments

RPW: Recapping OSU’s Legendary Title Run

We highlight the greatest moments and top performers from Ohio State’s championship run and discuss how the legacy of Ryan Day and the 2024 Buckeyes changed in just seven weeks.

22 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

6 Comments

RPW: Texas Review & Title Game Preview

We recap Ohio State’s thrilling win over Texas and assess what gives us confidence that the Buckeyes will win a national championship on Monday night vs. Notre Dame.

15 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

1 Comment

RPW: Ohio State vs. Texas Preview

We break down the biggest challenges Texas will present and where we think Ohio State will have the advantage in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.

08 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

14 Comments

RPW: Rose Bowl Predictions & X-Factors

We discuss the keys to Ohio State’s rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl and predict how Wednesday’s College Football Playoff will play out.

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

3 Comments

RPW: Christmas Comes Early vs. Tennessee

We recap Ohio State’s dominant performance against Tennessee and look ahead to the Buckeyes’ battle of national championship frontrunners with Oregon on New Year’s Day.

25 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

7 Comments

RPW: Ohio State/Tennessee, CFP Predictions

We discuss what makes us confident and what concerns us entering Ohio State vs. Tennessee and make our picks for how the entire College Football Playoff will play out.

18 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

19 Comments

RPW: OSU vs. Tennessee Breakdown

We break down Ohio State’s matchup with Tennessee and the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff draw and discuss what Ohio State needs to get out of the transfer portal.

11 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

1 Comment

RPW: CFP Comes Into Focus with Heat on Day

We discuss Ryan Day’s signing day press conference and what he needs to do in the CFP to keep his job and look at the potential scenarios for Ohio State’s first-round matchup.

04 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

21 Comments

RPW: Confident But Ready for War

We discuss what’s stood out to us from Ohio State’s comments leading up to The Game, break down the challenges Michigan will present and build our ideal Thanksgiving plates.

27 Nov 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

5 Comments

RPW: Indiana Breakdown with Taylor Lehman

Taylor Lehman, who covers Indiana football for Bite-Sized Bison, joins us on Real Pod Wednesdays to break down the Hoosiers’ rise and the biggest challenges they can give Ohio...

20 Nov 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

6 Comments

RPW: Wrigley, Northwestern & Noon Games

We preview this week’s game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field, an exciting venue for a subpar opponent, and discuss why Ohio State seems content with lots of noon games.

13 Nov 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

RPW: Good Vibes Are Back for the Buckeyes

Ohio State reasserted itself as a championship contender with its win at Penn State and finds itself in a great position in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the year.

06 Nov 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

RPW: Penn State Preview and Pop-Tarts

We break down the biggest challenges and potential advantages for Ohio State in its top-five matchup with Penn State and the Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot joins us as a guest picker.

30 Oct 2024
by Dan Hope, Andy Anders and Garrick Hodge

8 Comments

RPW: LT, S, Pass Rush In Focus

Ohio State needs its left tackle depth, safety depth and pass rush to step up as it begins the second half of the season against Nebraska with another major test looming.

23 Oct 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

3 Comments

RPW: Oregon Takeaways & Midseason Outlook

We still expect Ohio State to achieve at least two of its major goals, but the defense can’t play like it did against Oregon and replacing Josh Simmons won’t be easy.

16 Oct 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

13 Comments

RPW: Advantages, Challenges vs. Oregon

We preview Ohio State’s top-three showdown with Oregon and break down where the Buckeyes could have the edge and where they will be tested most in Autzen Stadium.

09 Oct 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

3 Comments

RPW: Evaluating the Big Ten

We evaluate which Big Ten teams look like Ohio State’s toughest competition through the first four weeks of the season as the Buckeyes begin conference play this week.

25 Sep 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

3 Comments

RPW: Reassessing the Depth Chart

We evaluate how Ohio State’s depth chart looks at every position following the Buckeyes’ first two games of the season as they enter their non-conference finale vs. Marshall.

18 Sep 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

1 Comment

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