The Beat: Ohio State gets painful, pre-playoff wake-up call in Big Ten title loss
The Beat: Ohio State gets painful, pre-playoff wake-up call in Big Ten title loss  
Podcast: Austin & Birm
Published On: Mon Dec 08 2025
Description: Ohio State is once again heading into the College Football Playoff on the heels of a deflating, disappointing loss after coming up short on Saturday night in the Big Ten title game against Indiana. The Buckeyes still have national-title aspirations and the talent to reach them, but they have to learn from their mistakes heading into the Cotton Bowl. Former Buckeyes captain Zach Boren takes a look at what those lessons are as Ryan Day tries to get his team refocused for New Year’s Eve.