Ohio football handed us a full spectrum of emotions: the Buckeyes steamrolled UCLA behind ruthless efficiency and depth, the Bengals unraveled under pressure without Joe Burrow, and the Browns proved elite on defense while searching for quarterback stability. We dig into how Julian Sayin’s calm start and a 100-yard Lorenzo Styles Jr. return set the tone for Ohio State, why resting Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith now matters for Rutgers and Michigan, and how Matt Patricia’s fingerprints are all over a disciplined, relentless defense that looks playoff-ready.
Then we head to Cincinnati, where the lack of sustained drives exposed a defense already stretched thin. We unpack how pressure changed the Bengals’ short-game rhythm, where tempers and penalties flipped momentum, and who actually flashed promise: Mims, Fairchild, Chase Brown, and a trio of young defenders who need snaps more than speeches. The conversation turns candid about what a Burrow-less plan must look like and which pieces are worth building around when the margins tighten.
Cleveland’s story sits in the middle: Myles Garrett continues a Hall-of-Fame arc as the offense scrambles after Dylan Gabriel’s concussion. Shedeur Sanders stepped in, took hits, and showed leadership beyond the box score, while a few officiating moments sparked the recurring question about consistency across the league. We map the Browns’ best path on turf in Las Vegas: simplify early-down calls, protect the pocket, and let the defense cash in field position.
If you love Ohio State football, need a sober read on the Bengals’ identity crisis, or want the clearest plan for the Browns to grind out wins, this one delivers real answers and bold calls. Subscribe, share with an Ohio fan who needs the therapy, and leave a review with your upset pick for the week.

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