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Menace2Sports with Zach Smith

Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith

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Former Ohio State Football Coach Zach Smith keeps it REAL talking all things college football and sports in general! Zach and Akron's Finest Kris Drew tackle all things Ohio State Football, B1G Football and overall Midwest Football. Unfiltered and RAW... The best College Football show on the planet!

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Ryan Day Fired Robby Discher To Save Arthur Smith

Monday, November 9, 2026 • Duration 01:40:17

Ryan Day Fired Robby Discher To Save Arthur Smith | Menace2Sports

Ohio State has fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher, reportedly just nine games into his first season, two days after a 41-28 home loss to Oregon. The Buckeyes are 6-3 with their playoff hopes in serious trouble, and Zach Smith and Kris Drew ask what the move says about Ryan Day, the staff and whether Arthur Smith's offense is the bigger problem.

CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported the move, and ESPN confirmed it through sources. Ohio State hired Discher in January from Illinois, where he also coached tight ends. His unit had at least one special teams penalty in every game before Oregon, including three at USC, per Yahoo Sports. The Buckeyes allowed a 44-yard punt return in the USC loss and a fake punt against Oregon that kept a drive alive, and ESPN reports Ohio State led 14-3 before Oregon scored 38 unanswered points. After the game Day said he would "evaluate everything," that "the penalties are a killer" and that "it all starts with the staff, and then it goes to the players." The title is Menace2Sports' take: the sources I found don't report that Discher was fired to protect anyone, and Day hasn't publicly explained the decision as of this writing.

🏈 In this video:
• Why Ohio State fired Robby Discher after the Oregon loss
• Special teams failures at USC and Oregon, including the fake punt
• What Ryan Day said: "it all starts with the staff"
• Is Arthur Smith's offense the bigger problem, and could he be next?
• Ohio State at 6-3: what's left of the playoff path
• Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes on the staff and what Day should do next

💬 Was firing Discher the right move, or is the problem bigger than special teams? Drop your take in the comments.

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Dan Lanning Scored 38 Straight On Ryan Day

Monday, November 9, 2026 • Duration 02:00:30

Dan Lanning just handed Ryan Day another brutal loss. Oregon stormed back to beat No. 12 Ohio State 41-28 at Ohio Stadium, scoring 38 unanswered points and leaving the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff hopes on life support.

The Ducks, a 23rd-ranked team that was "left for dead" two weeks earlier after a loss to Illinois, flipped the game with 17 points in the second quarter and never let up. A goal-line tush push and a key interception swung the momentum, and Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola led the offense in front of a capacity crowd of 103,551. Lanning summed up his team after the game: "We're like cockroaches. We won't die." Ohio State fell to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten, its second straight loss after falling at USC.

In this video, we break down:
• How Oregon scored 38 straight points on Ohio State
• The coaching adjustments Dan Lanning made and where Ryan Day's staff had no answers
• The goal-line sequence and turnover that flipped the game
• What back-to-back losses mean for Ohio State's College Football Playoff chances
• Whether Ryan Day can still save the season with Michigan looming

Is this the end of Ohio State's playoff run, or is there still a path? Let us know in the comments.

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#OhioState #Oregon #DanLanning #RyanDay #Buckeyes #Ducks #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball #DylanRaiola

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Luke Fahey Has To Beat Dylan Raiola Or It's Over

Friday, November 6, 2026 • Duration 01:33:04

Luke Fahey Has To Beat Dylan Raiola Or It's Over | Menace2Sports

Ohio State hosts Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, in what previews are calling close to a College Football Playoff eliminator. It's a battle of backup quarterbacks. Ohio State's true freshman Luke Fahey makes his second career start with Julian Sayin out indefinitely, and Oregon's Dylan Raiola starts with Dante Moore out for the season with a concussion. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down the matchup and what a third loss would mean for the Buckeyes.

Ryan Day confirmed Tuesday that Fahey remains the starter. After a 30-18 loss at USC, Fahey was 21-of-38 for 260 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in his first start. Day said "there's things to build on there for sure," and added "we've got to do a better job around him, helping him out as a young player." Raiola, who originally committed to Ohio State before playing at Nebraska, threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon's comeback win over Northwestern. Oregon, 5-3, has also changed its offense, with Jay Johnson calling plays after Drew Mehringer's firing.

🏈 In this video:
• Luke Fahey vs. Dylan Raiola: the quarterback matchup and what each offense needs from him
• Why Ohio State has to beat Oregon to stay in the playoff conversation
• What Ryan Day said about Fahey's first start and what needs to improve around him
• Oregon's offense with Raiola, Dakorien Moore and a new play-caller
• Zach Smith and Kris Drew's score prediction for Ohio State vs. Oregon

💬 Who wins the quarterback battle, Fahey or Raiola? Drop your score prediction in the comments.

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#Menace2Sports #OhioState #LukeFahey #DylanRaiola #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #Oregon #BigTen

Ryan Day's Team Had "Uncomfortable Conversations"

Thursday, November 5, 2026 • Duration 01:30:48

Ryan Day's Team Had "Uncomfortable Conversations" | Menace2Sports

Ohio State is 6-2, ranked 12th in the first College Football Playoff rankings and the first team out of the projected field. This Saturday the Buckeyes host Oregon in Columbus at 3:30 p.m., after a 30-18 loss at USC. Zach Smith and Kris Drew dig into what "uncomfortable conversations" inside Ryan Day's locker room could mean, and whether the Buckeyes can fix their problems fast enough to save the season.

In this week's Wednesday media availability, Day told players to speak up if "there's conversations that you feel like we need to have," saying "every moment is critical." Linebacker Payton Pierce said, "It's pretty much playoff time now for us, because we can't lose." Ohio State is coming off its first game without quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely, and true freshman Luke Fahey started at USC. Oregon is 5-3 and ranked 23rd. The Ducks have turned to Dylan Raiola at quarterback after Dante Moore's season-ending injury.

🏈 In this video:
• What "uncomfortable conversations" means for Ryan Day's team
• Ohio State's response to the USC loss: accountability, urgency and who's speaking up
• Why a loss to Oregon could end Ohio State's playoff hopes
• Luke Fahey, the offense and the questions Ryan Day has to answer
• Zach Smith and Kris Drew's prediction for Ohio State vs. Oregon

💬 Do uncomfortable conversations fix a season or just expose one? Tell us in the comments.

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🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com

#Menace2Sports #OhioState #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #BigTen #Oregon #LukeFahey

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Hunter Yurachek Put Ryan Day 12th And Alabama 5th

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Duration 01:29:28

Hunter Yurachek Put Ryan Day 12th And Alabama 5th | Menace2Sports

The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 are out. Ohio State debuted at No. 12 at 6-2, the first team out of the projected field. That's after the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss at USC, where true freshman Luke Fahey made his first start with Julian Sayin out. Alabama, also 6-2, landed at No. 5. Indiana, which lost only to Ohio State, sits at No. 4. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what the committee did, what it means for Ryan Day's season, and why Saturday against Oregon is now a must-win.

The committee's chair, Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek, explained the rankings on ESPN. On Alabama, he pointed to the Crimson Tide's road win at No. 6 Kentucky and called it one of three quality wins. He also said Tennessee "doesn't have the same level of quality wins," even though Tennessee beat Alabama. On Ohio State and Indiana, he said head-to-head results only come into play when teams are in the same group, or "pod," and that the committee "never got to the point where we were comparing Indiana to Ohio State in their head to head." Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 on Oct. 17. Zach and Kris Drew give their takes on whether that logic holds up.

🏈 In this video:
• Where Ohio State landed in the first 2026 CFP rankings, and why No. 12
• Yurachek's explanation for Alabama at No. 5 and Ohio State at No. 12
• Ohio State beat Indiana, so why is Indiana 8 spots higher?
• What the USC loss and Luke Fahey's first start cost Ohio State
• Ohio State's playoff path: Oregon this weekend and the rest of the schedule
• Zach Smith and Kris Drew's predictions

💬 Was No. 12 fair, or did the committee get Ohio State wrong? Drop your take in the comments.

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🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com

#Menace2Sports #OhioState #CFPRankings #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #Alabama #BigTen

Ryan Day Is Facing the Biggest Challenge of His Career After the USC Loss

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • Duration 01:50:01

Ohio State's loss to USC is still lingering, and the reaction isn't slowing down. The Trojans beat the No. 2 Buckeyes 30-18 at the Coliseum, handing Lincoln Riley the biggest win of his USC tenure and leaving Ryan Day with the toughest stretch of his coaching career.

Ohio State outgained USC 464 yards and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but settled for four field goals, went 2-of-10 in the red zone, and didn't reach the end zone until 2:12 remained. The Buckeyes were playing without Julian Sayin, and true freshman Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first career start. The loss also adds to Lincoln Riley's strong home record against Midwest opponents since USC joined the Big Ten in 2024.

In this video, we break down:
• Continued reaction to Ohio State's loss at USC
• How Lincoln Riley has dominated at home against Midwest teams since USC joined the Big Ten
• Why Ryan Day has shown no resistance to change, and why that matters now
• How a team can lose its passion in pursuit of unattainable perfection
• What Ohio State has to fix before Oregon comes to Columbus on Nov. 7

Is this the biggest challenge of Ryan Day's coaching career? Let us know in the comments.

🔥 Want more film breakdowns and in-depth Ohio State coverage? Check out Menace2Sports.com.

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#OhioState #RyanDay #LincolnRiley #USC #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball #LukeFahey #JulianSayin

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Luke Fahey Missed Devin McCuin Four Times Deep

Monday, November 2, 2026 • Duration 01:32:40

Ohio State lost 30-18 at USC, and the Buckeyes' offense left a lot on the field. Luke Fahey missed Devin McCuin deep four times, and we put the film on to show exactly what happened.

Fahey, the true freshman starting in place of the injured Julian Sayin, finished 21-of-38 for 260 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Ohio State outgained USC 464 yards and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but the Buckeyes settled for four field goals and went just 2-of-10 in the red zone. McCuin, the UTSA transfer Ryan Day said is "as good as we've had here," has been Sayin's go-to deep threat all season. Those shot plays were the offense's best chance to flip the game.

In this video, we break down:
• Each of the four deep shots to Devin McCuin: the coverage, the route, and the miss
• Whether the misses came down to timing, accuracy, protection, or chemistry
• Why the Sayin-to-McCuin connection hasn't carried over to Fahey yet
• How Ohio State's red zone and deep-ball struggles connect
• What Ohio State needs to fix before Oregon comes to Columbus on Nov. 7

Is this fixable in one week, or is the passing game going to cap Ohio State's season? Let us know in the comments.

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#OhioState #LukeFahey #DevinMcCuin #Buckeyes #USC #RyanDay #CollegeFootball #FilmBreakdown #BigTen #OhioStateFootball

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Lincoln Riley Exposed Ryan Day And Ohio State Is Done

Sunday, November 1, 2026 • Duration 01:32:05

Lincoln Riley just got the biggest win of his USC tenure, and it came against Ryan Day. The Trojans stunned No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 at the Coliseum, handing the Buckeyes their second loss of the season in their first game without Julian Sayin.

USC set the tone on the second play from scrimmage, when freshman Trent Mosley turned a screen into a 69-yard touchdown against a defense that hadn't allowed a play longer than 36 yards all year. Ohio State actually outgained USC 464 yards to roughly 300 and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but the Buckeyes settled for four field goals, went just 2-of-10 in the red zone, and didn't reach the end zone until 2:12 remained. True freshman Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first career start with no interceptions, but a third-quarter fumble in USC territory and a failed two-point try sealed it.

In this video, we break down:
• How Lincoln Riley and USC beat Ryan Day at the Coliseum
• Why Ohio State's red zone offense failed when it mattered most
• Luke Fahey's first start: what he did well and where the offense stalled
• What the loss means for Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes with Oregon coming to Columbus next
• Whether the Julian Sayin injury has already cost the Buckeyes their season

Is Ohio State really done, or is there still a path to the Playoff? Let us know in the comments.

🔔 Subscribe for more Ohio State and college football news and analysis all season long.

#OhioState #USC #RyanDay #LincolnRiley #LukeFahey #JulianSayin #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CFP

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Luke Fahey Is Starting For Ohio State Against USC

Friday, October 30, 2026 • Duration 01:36:28

Luke Fahey Is Starting For Ohio State Against USC | Menace2Sports

Ohio State is headed to the Coliseum without Julian Sayin, and Luke Fahey, a true freshman from Mission Viejo, California, is the quarterback in the spotlight. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what a Fahey start means for Ryan Day, the Buckeyes' playoff hopes and the Saturday night showdown with Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans.

Sayin hurt his throwing arm in Ohio State's 19-15 win over Indiana on Oct. 17, and the school has said he is out indefinitely. Fahey replaced him late in that game. Ryan Day described the freshman's debut as "a little overwhelmed and drinking through a fire hose" and said he "went in first" ahead of Tavien St. Clair because of his "moxie." Day has also said he will "play the guy that gives us the best chance to win."

Fahey's longtime QB trainer, Ryan Porter, has made big claims about his upside. Zach Smith and Kris Drew weigh how much of that translates to a hostile road environment, on the road, in his home state, against a Lincoln Riley offense.

🏈 In this video:
• Luke Fahey's path from Mission Viejo to the Ohio State depth chart
• What Ohio State's offense looks like with Jeremiah Smith and a freshman QB
• Ohio State's playoff path if the Buckeyes win or lose at USC
• Zach Smith and Kris Drew's predictions for Ohio State at USC

💬 Is Luke Fahey the right call over Tavien St. Clair? Drop your score prediction and your take in the comments.

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🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com

#Menace2Sports #OhioState #LukeFahey #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #USC #RyanDay

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Luke Fahey's Trainer Compares Him To Jayden Daniels

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 01:34:18

Luke Fahey's longtime quarterback trainer says Fahey is "the next star at Ohio State," and that Fahey is "as good, if not better, than any of them that I've been around." The trainer is Ryan Porter, who has also worked with Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders quarterback.

Porter is the founder of QB Cavalry and has trained Fahey since eighth grade, including coaching him on the seven-on-seven circuit. Fahey is a true freshman from Mission Viejo, California, and would be making his first start at USC on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. As of Ryan Day's Oct. 27 comments, Ohio State hadn't officially named a starter. Day said both Fahey and Tavien St. Clair practiced well and that the staff needs to "stack a few more days."

In this video:

- What Fahey's trainer says about him
- Is the Jayden Daniels comparison fair?
- Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes
- What Ryan Day has said about the starter
- What Fahey needs to show against USC

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