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The Real Reason Julian Sayin Got Hurt Oct 20, 2026

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The Real Reason Julian Sayin Got Hurt

Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15, but the bigger story was Julian Sayin leaving in the fourth quarter. He was sacked just past midfield, fumbled, went to the locker room and came out with his right arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "at the least several weeks," and Ohio State is still going through testing. The Buckeyes are off this week, then play at USC on Oct. 31.

What actually happened on that play? Zach Smith and Kris Drew go through the film to look at the protection, the pocket and the read, and how the injury came about. Watch to see what they found.

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The play: Indiana's sack, the fumble and the collision with Sayin's throwing arm Ryan Day's latest on the injury and the timeline The protection, the pocket and the read on the snap What the film shows about how it happened What the injury means for Ohio State at USC and beyond

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Julian Sayin Is Out. Now It's Fahey Or St. Clair. Oct 19, 2026

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Julian Sayin Is Out. Now It's Fahey Or St. Clair.

Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 to end the Hoosiers' 22-game win streak, but the bigger story came in the fourth quarter. Julian Sayin was sacked, fumbled, left the field and returned with his arm in a sling. Ryan Day says Sayin will be out "several weeks." Redshirt freshman Luke Fahey replaced him against Indiana, and five-star Tavien St. Clair, the Bellefontaine, Ohio, product, is on the roster too. Ohio State now has a bye week before it travels to USC on Oct. 31.

Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what Sayin's injury means for the Buckeyes. Watch to hear where they land on the Fahey vs. St. Clair question.

In this video:

What happened on the Sayin play against Indiana Ryan Day's update: "several weeks" and what he said about "a plan there" Luke Fahey: his role this season and his snaps against Indiana Tavien St. Clair: the five-star recruit and the first Ohio high school QB to sign with Ohio State since Joe Burrow The schedule ahead: bye week, then USC (Oct. 31), then Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes on who should get the call

The facts: Ohio State 19, Indiana 15 (Oct. 17, 2026). Sayin's injury is described as a right arm/shoulder injury, and Ohio State has not announced a starter for USC.

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Curt Cignetti Says He Has No Answer For Jeremiah Smith Oct 16, 2026

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Does Indiana have an answer for Jeremiah Smith? Curt Cignetti didn't hold back this week, calling Ohio State's star receiver "a wow player" and saying "there is no one like him right now playing at this level." Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Cignetti said, what Indiana can realistically do about Smith, and what the Hoosiers' third-down struggles at Nebraska mean for Saturday's matchup in Bloomington.

In this video: • Everything Curt Cignetti has said about Jeremiah Smith this week, including "He's a freak, and we're going to have to do a great job on him" • Smith's production lately: eight touchdown catches over his last three Power Four games • How Ohio State moves Smith around the formation • Indiana's third-down issues, including one conversion in the win at Nebraska • What Ohio State needs to do if Indiana takes Smith away • Our keys to the game as the No. 4 Buckeyes visit the No. 5 Hoosiers

No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) plays at No. 5 Indiana (6-0) this Saturday at noon ET on FOX.

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Legend Bey Is Getting His Shot Against Indiana Oct 15, 2026

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Is Legend Bey about to get his shot against Indiana? Ohio State's true freshman running back and kick returner is coming off his most involved game since the season opener, and Ryan Day says he's "starting to take some steps in the right direction for sure, and he's built a little momentum." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Bey's role could look like against the defending national champions.

In this video: • What Ryan Day said about Legend Bey's progress and his hope for "another good week" • Bey's season so far: 6 carries for 37 yards and a receiving touchdown in the opener, then 4 carries for 13 yards and two kick returns against Maryland • Whether Bey could take on a bigger role in the return game or on offense against Indiana • How Ohio State's running back rotation and special teams could factor into the matchup • What the Buckeyes need from every position to win on the road at Indiana

No. 4 Ohio State (5-1) visits No. 5 Indiana (6-0) on Saturday at noon ET on FOX at Memorial Stadium.

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Isaiah Jones Says Indiana Won't Let Jeremiah Smith Beat Them Oct 14, 2026

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Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones has a message for Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State: "We're not gonna let you beat us with the guy that's been torching the rest of the country." With the Buckeyes heading to Bloomington this Saturday, Zach Smith and Kris Drew on Menace2Sports break down what Jones said, how Indiana plans to slow down the most productive receiver in the Big Ten, and whether the Hoosiers can actually pull it off.

In this video: • What Isaiah Jones said about Jeremiah Smith and how Indiana plans to defend him • Why Indiana wants to bracket Smith's side of the field and stop the run first • Jeremiah Smith's numbers this season: he leads the Big Ten in catches, yards and touchdowns, including 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois • Indiana's defense, which has missed 11 tackles against Nebraska • What Ryan Day said about Smith drawing double and triple coverage • How Ohio State can still win if Indiana takes Smith away

Jones is a senior linebacker from London, Ohio. He grew up an Ohio State fan, his father D.J. Jones played tight end for the Buckeyes, and he recorded two sacks against Ohio State in last year's Big Ten Championship Game.

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Kyle Whittingham Is Blaming Bryce Underwood Oct 13, 2026

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Is Kyle Whittingham pinning Michigan's struggles on Bryce Underwood? Menace2Sports breaks down Whittingham's comments about his quarterback, why the hosts think Underwood is taking the heat, and whether the Michigan coaching staff deserves just as much of the blame.

In this video: • What Whittingham has said about Underwood since the opener, including "It's not infinite. At some point, we've got to turn the corner" • Michigan's 20-14 loss at Minnesota, where Underwood went 10-of-21 for 101 yards and threw two interceptions • Why the hosts see a pattern in how Whittingham talks about his quarterback • How much of the problem sits with the offense and the play-calling, not just Underwood • What true freshman Tommy Carr means for the QB room • What Michigan's 3-2 start means for Whittingham's first season

Whittingham said Monday that Underwood remains the starter, with Jason Beck continuing as offensive coordinator and play-caller, and Michigan hosts Penn State this Saturday. The "blame" framing here is the Menace2Sports hosts' interpretation, not a claim that Whittingham has said Underwood is at fault.

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Nebraska Showed Ryan Day How To Beat Curt Cignetti Oct 12, 2026

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Nebraska showed Ryan Day how to beat Curt Cignetti. The Huskers built an 11-point lead on No. 7 Indiana, the defending national champions, before losing 20-17 when the Hoosiers scored 14 points in 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Now Ohio State travels to Bloomington on Saturday, Oct. 17 (noon ET). We break down exactly what Nebraska did to take control, how it all slipped away in the fourth quarter, and what Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith can take from the tape.

In this video: - How Nebraska built a 17-6 lead on Indiana's defense - The fourth-quarter collapse: Nebraska's offense gained just 60 yards on 19 plays before its final drive - Nick Marsh's 75-yard touchdown and the wide-open game-winner that sealed it - What Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers showed on film that Ohio State must fix - Ryan Day's game plan for Indiana, and the blueprint Nebraska left behind - Why Ohio State vs Indiana is a huge Big Ten and College Football Playoff game

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Kirby Smart Is One Win Away From Burying The Big Ten Oct 09, 2026

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Kirby Smart is one win away from burying the Big Ten. No. 2 Georgia heads to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to face No. 6 Alabama, both teams are 5-0, and the winner takes sole possession of the SEC lead and a huge step toward the College Football Playoff. We break down why this game matters far beyond the SEC, what a Georgia win would mean for the national title race, and what it means for Ohio State, Indiana, and the rest of the Big Ten. In this video: - Why Georgia at Alabama (Saturday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC) could reshape the playoff picture - Kirby Smart's comments: "We think we're a physical team, and they're a physical team" - Georgia's offense (No. 1 in the country at 51.4 points per game) versus Alabama's run defense - Gunner Stockton and Georgia's passing game, plus Kirby Smart's 2-7 record against Alabama - Alabama's 45-plus-point streak and its turnover margin - What the result means for Ohio State's playoff path and the Big Ten's national title hopes Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football coverage with no filter, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your take in the comments: does the SEC finally pull away from the Big Ten? Shop and more: menace2sports.com #Georgia #KirbySmart #GeorgiaFootball #Alabama #SEC #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CFP #OhioState #Menace2Sports

Chris Henry Jr Is Taking Brandon Inniss' Snaps Saturday Oct 08, 2026

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Chris Henry Jr. is about to get his shot. With Brandon Inniss listed as questionable ahead of Ohio State's game against Maryland, the freshman receiver is set to see a bigger role on Saturday, and Buckeye fans have been waiting for this. We break down what Chris Henry Jr. brings to the Ohio State offense, how he and Brock Boyd could change the slot, what it means for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith, and whether Ohio State finally gets a true WR2.

In this video: - Why Chris Henry Jr. is in line for Brandon Inniss' snaps against Maryland - The Ohio State injury report: Inniss and Devin McCuin questionable, Phillip Daniels questionable on the offensive line - What we've seen from Chris Henry Jr. so far, including his touchdowns against Ball State and Kent State - How Brock Boyd fits in as Ohio State's top receiver behind Jeremiah Smith, Inniss and McCuin - Whether Julian Sayin will look beyond Jeremiah Smith more often - What to expect from the Buckeyes' receiver rotation against Maryland

Ohio State hosts Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

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Ryan Day Told Julian Sayin That Jeremiah Smith Is Always Open Oct 07, 2026

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Ryan Day told Julian Sayin exactly how he wants Jeremiah Smith treated: "If he's single-covered, he's open. If he's double-covered, he's sort of open. If he's triple-covered, he's covered." That message lands after Smith torched No. 14 Iowa for 11 catches, 206 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State's 31-14 win, and it raises a big question heading into Maryland: is Sayin forcing the ball to Smith, or is that simply the right way to play? We break it down, from the Ohio State records Smith is stacking up to the Heisman race and what it means for the rest of the Buckeyes offense.

In this video: - Ryan Day's full message to Julian Sayin about throwing to Jeremiah Smith - Smith's 11-catch, 206-yard, two-touchdown game against Iowa - How Smith became Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches - Why Smith is the Heisman favorite, and where Julian Sayin fits in that race - Whether Ohio State's other receivers can get open when Smith draws the coverage - What to watch when Ohio State hosts Maryland (Saturday, Oct. 10, 4:15 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network)

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