PRIMETIME GAME SET, BUCKEYE'S JERSEY REVEAL & NEXT LEVEL SAYIN / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 86

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE #86 Host: Garrison Gaddy Date: May 12,2026 Title/Topics: PRIMETIME GAME SET, BUCKEYE’S JERSEY REVEAL & NEXT LEVEL SAYIN 1. New Ohio State Black Jerseys Reveal Ohio State dropped new black alternate jerseys. Garrison loves them — calls them some of the best in program history; wants to see them on-field, especially at night. Compares to past uniforms (heritage stripes, old black sets, metallic, all-white, all-scarlet). Favorite historical set shown: early 1900s-style with heritage stripes. Viewer discussion: Best game to debut them? Strong preference for night game. Oregon (Nov, 3:30 slot) discussed as ideal but likely Fox primetime conflict. Fallback: Illinois (protected rivalry, potential night vibe). 2. 2026 Ohio State vs. Texas — Primetime Night Game Week 2 at DKR Stadium: 7:30 PM ET on ABC. Big for the sport and both programs. Huge for Texas/Sarkeesian (must-win to prove “Texas is back”; pressure on Sark in big games). Ryan Day/Ohio State don’t “need” the win the same way but welcome the showcase. Eyes of college football (and recruits) on this matchup. 3. Ryan Day Interview Highlights (with Josh Pate) Day discusses NIL-era recruiting: teaching players money management, investing, and life skills — deeper-level parent recruiting. Strong support for mandatory 2-year commitment before portal eligibility (with exceptions like coaching changes). Helps freshmen/sophomores push through adversity, develop mentally, and grow. Better for player development and mental health vs. immediate portal after tough freshman year. Garrison fully agrees — college football should return to building young men through resilience. 4. Julian Sayin (“Next Level Sayin”) Sayin staying at Ohio State; not entering portal. Focused on chasing Buckeye standard: Beat Michigan → Win Big Ten → National Championship. Offseason improvements: Pocket presence, stepping up, avoiding deep drops, better decision-making. Now in Year 3 with OC (Arthur Smith system puts more on QB). Self-aware, even-keeled, confident leader. Garrison prediction: Significant jump in Year 2 → First-round NFL Draft pick (potentially top-10) if he builds on 2025 accuracy/quick release while fixing pocket issues. Viewer optimism: If Sayin processes faster, throws aggressively downfield, and uses legs → Ohio State contends for natty. 5. Other Notes NIL Roster Valuation (College Front Office): Jeremiah Smith at $5M, Julian Sayin ~$2.7–2.8M, etc. Some surprises (e.g., Philip Daniels, Carson Hinzman). QB Recruiting 2027: Interest in Brady Evans (UCLA pushing) and flipping Trey Taylor (Nebraska commit). Strategy discussion. Lane Kiffin/Ole Miss side topic: Garrison’s thoughts on Kiffin’s comments about racism at Ole Miss and player loyalty (e.g., Trinidad Chambliss staying). Standard plugs: vocfb.com, shop, FanDuel, like/subscribe, call-in show Friday 7:30 PM ET. Overall Tone: Positive, fan-focused, optimistic about 2026 season. Heavy emphasis on program culture, player development, and big-game excitement. Great energy discussing new uniforms and Sayin’s growth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.