{"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":"GAME PREVIEW: Ohio State Buckeyes Kickoff vs Ball State—What the Buckeyes must do on Saturday","slug":"game-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes-kickoff-vs-ball-state-what-the-buckeyes-must-do-on-saturday","published_at":"2026-09-04T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-buckeyes-daily-podcast-on-ohio-state-buckeyes-football-basketball-1031854/game-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes-kickoff-vs-ball-state-what-the-buckeyes-must-do-on-saturday","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/2405c7a4-5645-4c7f-bcf7-f064cbecafe8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=b65797a9-97fe-4bf7-8956-4d82f0dd629d&awEpisodeId=2405c7a4-5645-4c7f-bcf7-f064cbecafe8&feed=SBG23EyJ","summary":"Ohio State Buckeyes kick off the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and fresh faces ready to make their mark. Can Arthur Smith’s play calling and a revamped roster dominate the Ball State Cardinals and set the tone for a championship run? Matt Fontana and Justin Zwick break down key matchups at Ohio Stadium, spotlighting linebackers Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro, wide receiver battles featuring Brock Boyd and Chris Henry Jr., and a defensive front anchored by James Smith. Insights include Ball State’s RPO-style offense led by Keldric Luster, the impact of new coordinators, and special teams’ potential with Connor Hawkins. Plus, updates on freshman starters, and Jared Sullinger’s return to Ohio State basketball round out this high-energy Buckeyes preview. Will Ohio State cover a massive 50-point spread and reveal the next breakout star?","meta_description":"Ohio State Buckeyes kick off the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and fresh faces ready to make their mark. Can Arthur Smith’s play calling and a re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1946,"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/game-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes-kickoff-vs-ball-state-what-the-buckeyes-must-do-on-saturday/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/game-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes-kickoff-vs-ball-state-what-the-buckeyes-must-do-on-saturday.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}