{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball","slug":"locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854","podcast_index_feed_id":1031854,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/SBG23EyJ","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-buckeyes/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b65797a9-97fe-4bf7-8956-4d82f0dd629d/81292218-9cf0-4b26-b339-db3a9b2b9682/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551811801684-i6uk4cl2jfc-fa2233adcf5e80eb6609a2c87f69f97d-2flocked-on-buckeyes-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"The daily podcast that keeps you ahead of Buckeye Nation. Hosted by former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick and Cleveland sports broadcaster Matt Fontana, Locked On Buckeyes delivers expert insider analysis, film breakdowns, roster news, and unmatched local perspective on Ohio State football and basketball. From 100,000 deep at the Horseshoe to the high-stakes rivalries across the Big Ten, Justin and Matt take you beyond the headlines for the real story inside the locker room. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T14:24:11.042274+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854"},"episode":{"title":"EXCUSES?: Ohio State Buckeyes and Ryan Day FACE Criticism, ANALYZE Fourth Quarter Collapse","slug":"excuses-ohio-state-buckeyes-and-ryan-day-face-criticism-analyze-fourth-quarter-collapse","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854/excuses-ohio-state-buckeyes-and-ryan-day-face-criticism-analyze-fourth-quarter-collapse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-buckeyes/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ea7a07/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/b65797a9-97fe-4bf7-8956-4d82f0dd629d/episodes/5b4388f3-d279-4337-854d-bb943a947a84/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b65797a9-97fe-4bf7-8956-4d82f0dd629d&awEpisodeId=5b4388f3-d279-4337-854d-bb943a947a84&feed=SBG23EyJ","summary":"Ohio State Buckeyes’ fourth-quarter collapse against Texas raises big questions about Ryan Day’s play-calling and Arthur Smith’s offensive strategy. Matt Fontana and former Buckeyes QB Justin Zwick break down the coaching decisions that fueled the heartbreaking loss, including critical moments like missed shot plays, conservative third-quarter runs, and the controversial goal-line stand. Is there a real fourth-quarter problem in Columbus, or are fans overreacting to high-stakes letdowns? Player development and playing time dominate the debate as calls grow for young talents like Riley Pettijohn, Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Chris Henry to earn more reps. With roster changes looming ahead of the Buckeyes’ matchup against Kent State, Fontana and Zwick weigh the merits of trusting veterans versus unleashing the next wave of Buckeye stars. The show wraps with an NFL roundup, spotlighting former Buckeyes like JSN, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles making headlines on Sundays.","meta_description":"Ohio State Buckeyes’ fourth-quarter collapse against Texas raises big questions about Ryan Day’s play-calling and Arthur Smith’s offensive strategy. Matt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1916,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854/episodes/excuses-ohio-state-buckeyes-and-ryan-day-face-criticism-analyze-fourth-quarter-collapse/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854/excuses-ohio-state-buckeyes-and-ryan-day-face-criticism-analyze-fourth-quarter-collapse.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}