Has Ohio State Lost DGG?! / Insane Sayin Takes / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 94 Presented by FanDuel

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE #94 Presented by FanDuel Hosts: Garrison Gaddy & Riley Barnett (Voice of College Football / OhioStateVOCFB) Date: Tuesday night broadcast Key Topics & Highlights 1. Has Ohio State Lost DGG? (5-star RB recruit) Tennessee gained momentum with crystal ball predictions; DGG expected to commit to Tennessee the next day (5:30 PM ET). Hosts acknowledge Tennessee’s strong pitch: higher NIL package, ability to keep high school number, immediate playing time, and family travel support from Canada. Ohio State viewed as offering more long-term development and program prestige but unlikely to outbid on money (especially vs. their current All-Big Ten RB). Emphasis that this was always a competitive recruitment (driven heavily by Coach Loughlin); fans who assumed it was a lock were unrealistic. Strong criticism of toxic Ohio State fans on X/Twitter sending hate/DMs to the recruit — called “unhinged” and damaging to the program’s image. Hosts urge better representation. Perspective on current OSU RB room (young but talented with Isaiah West, Bo Jackson, etc.) and not overreacting to one high school prospect. 2. “Insane” Takes on Julian Sayin (OSU QB) Strong defense of Julian Sayin against offseason criticism (especially claims he “lacks fire” or emotion). Highlights: Highest-rated passer (regular + postseason) last year, Heisman finalist odds, New York invite. Comparisons: Fire/emotion debates called “low IQ” — references to Joe Burrow, past OSU QBs (Fields, Stroud, McCord, Howard, JT Barrett), and how fire didn’t translate to wins in big games for others. Critiques of Sayin (pocket awareness, sack avoidance, situational running) are fair, but narrative-pushing and stat-chasing (e.g., demanding 40+ TDs) are overblown. Third OC in three years noted; high expectations for a redshirt freshman who already beat Michigan and performed well in tough spots (e.g., Texas game drops). Hosts push back on premature “Tavian Sinclair vs. Sayin” or transfer portal hypotheticals — season hasn’t started. 3. Pat Narduzzi’s Comments (Pitt HC) Narduzzi criticized the Big Ten and hyped the ACC. Hosts (and quoted responses) push back hard: Big Ten has dominated recent titles and has a strong historical record vs. ACC. ACC respected as solid/competitive (Miami, Clemson, etc.), but not on par with Big Ten depth/talent. Riley (Marshall grad) gives a quick shout-out/apology to Sun Belt while defending overall point. 4. Michigan Updates (Ann Arbor) Ward Manuel stepping down as Athletic Director at end of 2025 (Dec 31). Discussion around transparency issues, communication failures, and program culture questions (citing John U. Bacon and others). Rivalry banter with healthy perspective; timing noted for recruiting/portal implications. Overall Tone & Takeaways Balanced, passionate Ohio State fan discussion — acknowledges disappointments (DGG) but urges realism, positivity, and better fan behavior. Heavy emphasis on watching film, context, and avoiding knee-jerk offseason narratives. Fan interaction (e.g., Aaron) keeps energy high. Sponsors: FanDuel mentioned; website/shop plugs (vocfb.com). Closing: Standard sign-off with O-H-I-O, call-in show tease for Thursday, and appreciation for viewers. Episode Length/Context: Full live show with natural back-and-forth, guest chat, and tangents — typical energetic VOCFB Primetime style focused on Ohio State football news, recruiting, and hot takes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.