Ohio State football’s coaching staff is under the microscope, and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff checks in on where things stand as the Buckeyes continue to evaluate, adjust, and prepare for what’s next on the gridiron.

On the hardwood, Ohio State men’s basketball runs into a buzzsaw, dropping a tough matchup against top-10 Nebraska. Tito breaks down what went wrong, what still looks promising, and why this loss doesn’t necessarily derail the season — but does raise some important questions moving forward.

If you’re a Buckeye fan looking for clear-eyed analysis without the noise, this is your daily stop for Ohio State football and basketball talk.

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New Year’s Eve means playoff vibes and major storylines on The Buckeyes Daily Blitz Podcast with Jeff “Tito” Thitoff.

We dive deep into a full Cotton Bowl preview between Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes, breaking down matchups, X-factors, and what Ohio State must do to advance on the national stage.

We also tackle a surprising wrinkle on the coaching front: Brian Hartline not being in the booth, what that means for play-calling dynamics, and how it could impact the Buckeyes’ offensive rhythm.

Plus, the Big Ten coaching carousel spins again as Chip Kelly heads to Northwestern Wildcats—what it means for the conference and how it indirectly affects Ohio State moving forward.

Big games, big coaching news, and big-picture Buckeye talk—perfect for ringing in the New Year.

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Jeff “Tito” Thitoff is back with another Buckeye Blitz, breaking down Ted Ginn Jr.’s new role as head coach of the Columbus Aviators in the UFL, Jeremy Ruckert’s $10M contract extension with the New York Jets, and Ohio State tying a program record with seven 2025 first-team All-Americans. Tito also touches on Steve Sarkisian’s stance on future non-conference matchups, ACC scheduling chaos, and national coaches’ surprising playoff predictions.

From former Buckeyes making headlines, to OSU’s growing list of decorated stars, to conference realignment and College Football Playoff chatter, this is your one-stop Buckeye fix.

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