Welcome into another Buckeyes Daily Blitz with Jeff “Tito” Thitoff as he reacts to a busy stretch for Ohio State basketball and football.

Tito starts with the Buckeye men’s 88–80 home loss to No. 13 Illinois: the empty seats at Value City Arena, Bruce Thornton’s 34-point explosion, and the sloppy, unnecessary fouls that helped cost OSU a chance at a statement win. He explains why this team can still be dangerous in March but has to clean up mental mistakes with a brutal Big Ten and non-conference schedule coming (West Virginia in Cleveland, then North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic).

Then it’s on to Ohio State football, prepping for the New Year’s Eve Cotton Bowl against Miami or Texas A&M. Tito touches on Brian Hartline’s USF trip, why one bad game plan isn’t all on him, and then digs into the kicking game drama after Jaden Fielding’s costly miss and the disturbing social media abuse that followed. With transfer kicker Jackson Courville waiting in the wings, Tito wonders if Ryan Day might turn to him in certain situations – or stick with Fielding down the stretch.

He also reminds fans that in big games, special teams mistakes can end seasons just as quickly as offensive or defensive breakdowns.

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eff “Tito” Thitoff is back with another Buckeyes Daily Blitz, and Ohio State fans are riding high.

Tito opens with a quick look at Ohio State hoops: the women absolutely destroy Niagara and crack the Top 25, while the men suffer another buzzer-beater heartbreaker to Pitt before both programs gear up for Big Ten play vs. Northwestern.

Then it is all about Ohio State 27, Michigan 9.

Tito breaks down how the Buckeyes dominated in the Big House, snapped a four-game losing streak to Michigan, and why this win means everything for Ryan Day. He dives into:

• Why Ryan Day is the perfect modern college football coach
• Matt Patricia leading the best defense in college football
• The massive gap now between Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten
• Why Michigan might be closer to the middle of the pack than the top
• Clearing up the Carnell Tate “agent” rumors and praising this tight-knit locker room
• Why Ohio State is the premier program in the country right now
• Early thoughts on the B1G Championship showdown vs. Indiana

If you love Buckeye football and hate Michigan excuses, this is your show.

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Welcome to The Buckeye Blitz with Jeff "Tito" Thitoff!

It's finally here: MICHIGAN WEEK! Tito dives deep into "The Game," discussing why this rivalry is the absolute best in all of sports and what it will take for the Buckeyes to snap the painful four-game losing streak.

While the CFP has changed the impact on the overall season, Tito explains why the emotional, Big Ten Championship, and Heisman stakes have never been higher for the Buckeyes. Plus, we break down the latest news on key player statuses for receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate and the importance of having a strong running game for the final "bad weather" game of the year.

In This Episode:

🏈 Ohio State vs. Michigan: Is it the greatest thing in sports?

🏈 Ending the Streak: How an emotional victory in Ann Arbor this year would feel for the fans.

🏈 Heisman Hype: The role Julian Sayin's performance plays in his bid for the Heisman Trophy.

🏈 Player Status: Why it was a smart decision to rest Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, and whether they'll be ready for the Wolverines' defense.

🏈 Big Ten & Playoff Implications: A win for Ohio State means the Big Ten Championship and knocking Michigan out of the CFP conversation.

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