Horns DOWN & Clock Shenanigans! / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 101 Presented by FanDuel

Ohio State Primetime LIVE 101 — Horns Down & Clock Shenanigans Presented by FanDuel | Hosts: Garrison Gaddy, Riley Burnett, Denzel Jones OhioStateVOCFB Intro & setup 00:00–01:20 Garrison and Riley open the show, plug vocfb.com and the shop, and set the table: Ohio State at Texas this week after talking with the Texas VOCFB guys. Quick pivot to Big Ten chaos before the preview. Western Michigan–Michigan clock controversy 01:20–08:50 Garrison (West Michigan native, proud Bronco fan) and the group recap the ending: WMU thought they had the win, celebrated, then Michigan got an extra second and Bryce Underwood hit a 47-yard TD. Riley was FaceTiming a friend and thought the game was over before looking back up. Denzel calls it disappointing and “disgusting” for the WMU players and coach who already believed they had the biggest upset. Mental checkout after the whistle makes it nearly impossible to reset. They discuss Big Ten audio (broadcast time vs. game clock), Coach Lance Taylor’s composure, and the MAC initially agreeing then walking it back. Garrison argues the MAC should fight harder—WMU is their best Playoff hope with Boise State coming. Contrasts it with a live play that isn’t over vs. a game that already felt finished. Ryan Day presser, Jeremiah Smith, Devin McEwen 08:50–16:10 Day on getting Jeremiah Smith (#4) the ball: there has to be balance, but they have to work so he impacts the game. Riley is on the fence—Devin McEwen could be this year’s Carnell Tate in Week 2, but raw talent wins in certain spots and they have to get Smith the ball, especially if Texas shows man. Stretch the field; don’t just settle for jet sweeps and screens like the last CFP meeting. Garrison is less worried: they’ve beaten Texas twice without forcing Smith volume; if they occupy two defenders on him, run McEwen underneath or use Julian Sayin’s legs. Riley wants Smith at 90+ yards as a low bar and will take shots even in tight windows (or take the PI). If the backs go crazy instead, that’s fine if the line wins. Day also sounded loose and confident (unlike some past big-game pressers). Flexibility on the O-line; they can make in-game changes. Legend Bay 16:10–18:30 Shoutout to Jalen Turner’s comment that Legend Bay unlocks Smith’s swing/screen game. Day addressed Bay’s ups and downs vs. Ball State (two kickoff returns he should have knelt). Group loves the juice and lateral quickness—“best thing since Braxton Miller.” Creating middle-of-the-field separation and east-west playmaking will be huge Saturday. Braxton Miller co-sign (give him No. 5) lands well. Game framing & storylines 19:10–23:10 Garrison does not have Ohio State No. 1 personally (Notre Dame/Miami ahead in his fluid top 15). Sixth meeting this century. They like the big-boy scheduling (Georgia later). Excited for the narrative if an SEC team that went undefeated in Week 1 loses at home in Week 2 to a Big Ten team. Sarkisian excuse-making is already anticipated. Defense vs. Texas 23:10–32:00 Comfortable with the four linebackers. TJ Alford and Riley Pettijohn stood out; Peyton Pierce had missed tackles (everyone did in the first half). Bo Atkinson disappointing; Caden Curry/Kyrie Wilder movement was encouraging. Kenyatta Jackson favored his right leg for a stretch in the second quarter—watch that for edge pressure and finishing vs. Arch Manning. Jackson led the country in Week 1 pressures (8) but has to finish sacks. Tackling is the biggest Week 1 leftover. Can’t miss vs. Ryan Wingo, Hollywood Smothers, Relique Brown, Cam Coleman, Arch. Secondary: trust corners and safeties, but Ball State isn’t the bar. Jermaine Mathews locked Wingo last year; Jaylen Simmons was lights-out as a true freshman but this is the real test. Like the 4-3 packages they showed (Pierce at Mike, Alford/Pettijohn outside). Show it early to keep Arch from getting into rhythm. Garrison’s FanDuel locks 32:00–34:20 Arch Manning under 1.5 passing TDs Devin McEwen 50+ receiving yards (lock of the game) Texas first-quarter lead -1.5 Also likes Texas getting a scripted fast start at home. Offense vs. Texas defense / O-line 34:20–41:30 Riley wants middle-of-field usage and Legend Bay after-catch work to gas Texas, then tempo. Denzel wants 3.5–4 yards per carry and O-line improvement after a rough first half vs. Ball State (adjustments helped). Day comparing McEwen to Chris Olave is exciting. Bo Jackson’s change-of-direction over pure speed. Want more Isaiah West. Philip Daniels cannot stay at RT vs. Colin Simmons. Prefer matching All-American vs. All-American (Daniels on Simmons) and living with Van Sickle/Padilla on the othe