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.

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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: 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

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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

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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

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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

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RPW: Premierdrum Talks Michigan Scandal

After months of reporting on Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal, Premierdrum joins Real Pod Wednesdays to discuss what he’s learned and the punishments Michigan could face.

11 Sep 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: Season Opener Shows Plenty of Promise

Ohio State’s season opener against Akron showed room to grow but plenty to be excited about as Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss were among the Week 1 standouts.

04 Sep 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: Preseason Superlatives & Stalions

We preview the season opener, predict Ohio State’s team MVP, All-Americans, breakout stars and unsung heroes and discuss why Connor Stalions’ story doesn’t add up.

28 Aug 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: OSU’s Most Important Players

We identify which players Ohio State most needs to play well and stay healthy this season, including Will Howard, Josh Simmons, Josh Fryar, Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom.

21 Aug 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: CFP and Schedule Preview

We discuss Ohio State’s No. 2 preseason ranking, predict which 12 teams will make the College Football Playoff and evaluate which regular-season games will be OSU’s toughest.

14 Aug 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: Camp Breeds Optimism

The start of preseason camp increased our confidence in Ohio State as Will Howard and the offensive line made strides while the defense’s depth shined.

07 Aug 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

RPW: Preseason Camp Priorities

We look at the most important things Ohio State must accomplish during preseason camp, including picking a starting quarterback and establishing an offensive identity.

31 Jul 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: Big Ten Media Days Takeaways

We share our Big Ten Media Days takeaways including Carson Hinzman’s push for a starting job, another round of Jeremiah Smith hype and where things stand with Will Howard.

24 Jul 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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.

17 Jul 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

17 Comments

RPW: Taking Stock of OSU’s 2025 Class

We take a position-by-position look at how Ohio State has built the No. 1 recruiting class of 2025 so far and the needs the Buckeyes still have to fill to round out the class.

10 Jul 2024
by Dan Hope, Andy Anders and Garrick Hodge

RPW: Sports Important to New OSU President

Ted Carter joins Real Pod Wednesdays to talk about his first six months as Ohio State’s president, how OSU is preparing for a new era of college sports and what sports mean to...

03 Jul 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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RPW: Big Ten Preview

We take a look at Ohio State’s top competition for the 2024 Big Ten championship, led by Oregon, Penn State and Michigan, as the conference expands to 18 teams.

26 Jun 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

5 Comments

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.

19 Jun 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

2 Comments

RPW: Ohio State’s 2025 Roster Outlook

As Ohio State continues to build its 2025 recruiting class, we look at how the Buckeyes’ roster could stack up at every position next year following a veteran-heavy 2024 season.

12 Jun 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

4 Comments

RPW: Where OSU Stands with Top Recruits

Garrick Hodge joins the show to discuss Ohio State’s top priorities in a big recruiting month and where the Buckeyes stand with their top targets in the 2025 class.

05 Jun 2024
by Dan Hope, Andy Anders and Garrick Hodge

RPW: How Revenue Sharing Will Impact OSU

We delve into why it was time for college sports to embrace revenue sharing, how the new model could impact Ohio State and the major questions that remain unanswered.

29 May 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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