Silver Bullets Podcast

Buckeyes in the NFL, Caleb Downs, and Off-Season News

June 25, 2024 07:31 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss recent news about Buckeyes in the NFL, whether Caleb Downs should be taking snaps at running back, Nigel Porter returning to Northwestern, the Ohio State football schedule changes since last month, Billy Fessler's new role with the offense, Tavien St. Clair's performance at Elite 11, and the OSU players Phil Steele has on his preseason All-American list.

Outbound OSU Transfers, Incoming Freshmen & NFL Buckeyes

May 28, 2024 07:50 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the ex-Buckeyes who entered the transfer portal after the spring, the incoming Ohio State freshmen arriving on campus this summer, the addition of Keenan Nelson to the OSU roster, Ohio State's game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field this fall, and the former Buckeyes who signed their NFL contracts after being drafted. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you won't miss any future episodes and feel free to reach out to us with questions and feedback at ...

OSU Spring Game, Transfer Portal News, and Buckeyes in the NFL Draft

April 29, 2024 07:30 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich look back at the Ohio State Spring Game to see if there is anything that can be gleaned from the annual glorified intra-squad scrimmage. Plus, the latest from the transfer portal regarding the Buckeyes and the addition of Carlos Locklyn to the coaching staff. Finally, a look at where the Ohio State players ended up in the NFL Draft or as undrafted free agents after its conclusion.

Spring Practice News, Coaching Staff Departure, and Jersey Numbers

March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich check in with news from Ohio State's spring practices, some position updates, new jersey numbers, the departure of Tony Alford to Michigan, a new record set by Jeremiah Smith after four practices, and even some non-football news.

Ohio State's 2024 Coaching Staff & College Football Playoff Expansion Talk

February 27, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the final touches that Ryan Day put on his 2024 coaching staff, including replacing Bill O'Brien with Chip Kelly and the addition of pass rush specialist Brandon Jordan as a defensive assistant. They also discussed the topic of possibly expanding the College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams even though there hasn't even been a single season yet with a 12-team playoff. Finally, they weigh in on the likely matchup with Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

Jim Harbaugh's Departure, OSU Coaching Staff Changes, and More

January 30, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 185 MB

We’ve got a lot to discuss on this episode of the Silver Bullets Podcast at the end of an eventful January. We start with a discussion of the biggest Big Ten news of the month, as Jim Harbaugh has departed Ann Arbor and will no longer have to face the consequences of his actions. He’s even taking the assistant most likely to share in the penalties. We break down the possible ramifications awaiting Michigan when the NCAA investigation is complete and discuss the possibility that Sherrone Moor...

Missouri Rewind, Transfer Portal and NFL Decisions, and Coaching Staff Questions

January 02, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 165 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich unpack Ohio State's dismal performance against the Missouri Tigers in the Cotton Bowl, check their score and player predictions, discuss the portal and NFL decisions through the New Year's weekend, and go through the OSU coaching staff to determine which staffers are doing a good job and where Ohio State can make improvements.

Transfer Portal Destinations, Ohio State Recruiting Flips, and Missouri Preview

December 19, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 199 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the landing spots for several of Ohio State's departing players in the transfer portal, the unknowns the Buckeyes face heading into the Cotton Bowl, recruiting trail flips and flops, which coaches should be on the way off Ryan Day's staff, and more. They also gave their predictions for what will happen when Ohio State takes on the Missouri Tigers in the Cotton Bowl.

Bowl Season, the Transfer Portal, and Kyle McCord

December 05, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the Ohio State Buckeyes' bowl future, with an appointment against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. They also look around at the other Big Ten teams' bowl opponents, as well as a few of the other interesting matchups coming up over the course of December and into January. The Buckeyes had a dozen guys declare for the transfer portal on Monday, including starting quarterback Kyle McCord. The guys discuss what it means for Ohio State and how it may or may not h...

Michigan Rewind, Ryan Day, Kyle McCord, and More

November 28, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 196 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 30-24 loss at Michigan, discuss Ryan Day as a coach and Kyle McCord as a quarterback, look around at the rest of the Big Ten results from the weekend, and check back on their preseason predictions for the Big Ten East and West standings.

Minnesota Rewind and Michigan Preview

November 21, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 188 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 37-3 home win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Senior Day, discuss the other scores from around the Big Ten this past weekend, unpack recent developments in the ongoing Michigan scandal, and look ahead to the Buckeyes' visit to play the Wolverines for the right to go to the conference championship.

Michigan State Rewind and Minnesota Preview

November 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 236 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 38-3 home win over the Michigan State Spartans, dive into the Big Ten's ruling on the Michigan scandal (and that school's insistence on playing the victim card for getting caught cheating), and preview the Buckeyes' upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Senior Day.

Rutgers Rewind and Michigan State Preview

November 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich review Ohio State's 35-16 win at Rutgers, see who came closest to predicting the final score, break down the key plays and players, and check to see which of their player picks to click actually clicked. They also checked on the other scores around the Big Ten to track all of the contenders. Finally, they looked ahead to Saturday night's matchup against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium.

Wisconsin Rewind and Rutgers Preview

October 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich look back at Ohio State's 24-10 win over the Wisconsin Badgers, check their score and key player predictions, discuss the other scores around the Big Ten from the weekend, touch on the Michigan signal-stealing scandal, and look ahead to this weekend's road game as the Buckeyes visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Penn State Rewind and Wisconsin Preview

October 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 20-12 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions, including all the key moments, plays, and players that shaped this matchup of Top 10 teams. They also discussed the other scores around the Big Ten from Saturday and looked ahead with their preview, predictions, and picks to click for the Buckeyes' trip to play the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend.

Purdue Rewind and Penn State Preview

October 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 217 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 41-7 road win over the Purdue Boilermakers, including the key plays, players, and moments that mattered in the game. They also discussed some key players who sustained injuries in Saturday's win. Matt de Bear from the Roar Lions Roar podcast joins to help the guys preview this weekend's showdown with the Penn State Nittany Lions. They also took a look at the other results around the Big Ten and made their predictions and picks to click fo...

Maryland Rewind and Purdue Preview

October 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 191 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 37-17 home win over the Maryland Terrapins. They hit on the frustrations of OSU fans, call out the big plays and key moments, and check back on their score predictions and picks to click. They also take a look at the other scores around the Big Ten and look ahead to Saturday's noon kickoff on the road against the Purdue Boilermakers.

Buckeye Bye Week News and Maryland Preview

October 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich dive into the top Ohio State stories from the Buckeyes' bye week, walk through the scores around the Big Ten from the weekend, and look ahead to Ohio State's matchup with the Maryland Terrapins. For the Maryland preview, Testudo Times Deputy Editor Andrew Chodes joins in to give the Terps' perspective of the upcoming Big Ten conference game.

Notre Dame Rewind and Big Ten Results

September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 171 MB

Ohio State survived a difficult road test in a tough environment with Saturday’s 17-14 win at Notre Dame at literally the last second. The Buckeyes may have taken six years off our lives in that nailbiter that didn’t seem to need to be one for much of the game, but at least the team emerged with its undefeated record intact. It was a fantastic growing experience for quarterback Kyle McCord, who put on his big boy pants and led the team down the field for a clutch winning touchdown on the road...

Western Kentucky Rewind and Notre Dame Preview

September 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 202 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 63-10 win over Western Kentucky, checking in on their score predictions and hitting all the highlights, key performers and big plays. They also look ahead to Saturday's huge matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with the help of Brendan McAlinden from the One Foot Down blog. They inspect the other scores from around the Big Ten from last weekend and make their predictions for the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish in South Bend.

Youngstown State Rewind and Western Kentucky Preview

September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 175 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 35-7 home win over Youngstown State with key players and statistics from the game. They also check in on their score predictions and player picks to click to see how well (or not) they prognosticated the game. They discussed the situation with Mel Tucker at Michigan State, checked in on the other scores around the Big Ten, and previewed the upcoming matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Indiana Rewind and Youngstown State Preview

September 05, 2023 04:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

The Buckeyes’ 2023 season is underway. Although it began in underwhelming fashion, it’s the first outing, on the road, with a new quarterback and a mostly new offensive line. It was never going to look crisp right out of the box. Far be it from us to tell you not to panic — you may do so if you wish; that’s your prerogative — but we simply have more things we’ll be keeping an eye on as the season moves forward. We broke down Ohio State’s 20-point win at Bloomington, including the key plays, ...

Camp News & Indiana Preview

August 29, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 140 MB

It’s game week at last and we’re ready to go after seeing some Week 0 games this past Saturday. The Buckeyes are going through their final preparations for the upcoming season and it starts with a Big Ten East showdown in Bloomington this Saturday. We begin the show with some news, including the naming of Ted Carter as the next president of The Ohio State University. That was the first domino that needed to fall in order to get a new athletic director hired to replace Gene Smith in the posit...

Captains, More Black Stripes, and B1G East Predictions

August 22, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

There’s always so much news to get to as the season’s about to start. With so much to discuss, we started this week’s show with the bad news first. Two Buckeyes will not see the field in 2023 — tight end Bennett Christian, because of testing positive for a banned substance, and linebacker Kourt Williams II, with torn ACL. We wish both players the best of luck in getting back on the field. In better news, Ohio State named its 2023 captains, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the choices. We...

Black Stripes, Watch Lists, Commitments & B1G West Predictions

August 15, 2023 11:55 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich are back to their weekly in-season schedule and this episode is a full one! They talked about a variety of topics, including recent Ohio State recruiting commitments, Buckeyes on national award watch lists, the newer OSU players who had their black helmet stripes removed, Omari Abor's latest tough injury, Gene Smith's impending retirement, Jim Harbaugh's postponed suspension, the additions of Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten in the coming years, and...finall...

Alternate Uniforms, Big Ten Media Days, and the Northwestern Scandal

July 25, 2023 04:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss a Buckeye tragedy, the new, all-gray, alternate uniforms that Ohio State will wear against Michigan State this season, what they're excited about when it comes to Big Ten Media Days, defensive recruiting, and the Northwestern hazing scandal.

The 2023 Ohio State schedule, future B1G scheduling, and the Glenville Pipeline

June 27, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the upcoming 2023 Ohio State schedule, start times, television networks, and how a first-year quarterback might handle the environment at Notre Dame in prime time. They also discuss the Big Ten's plans for scheduling over the next two seasons, including protected rivalries throughout the conference. Finally, they welcome the re-establishment of the Glenville Pipeline.

Buckeyes in the Draft, Transfer Portal, and Kickoff Times

May 23, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's NFL Draft day, including where players went, who slipped, who went where they should, and who didn't get picked at all. The transfer portal comings and goings after spring football were also addressed, with a look at what fans can expect from the new arrivals. We also talked about the kickoff times for the Buckeyes that have been announced so far and about the new NBC deal that has some schools a bit miffed at former Big Ten commissioner ...

Ohio State's Spring Game Review and NFL Draft Projections

April 25, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss what they saw and which players impressed at Ohio State's 2023 Spring Game from both sides of the ball. They also discuss the draft projections of the former Buckeyes entering the NFL and touch on some OSU recruiting news as well as some of the rule changes coming to college football.

Spring Practice Starts, Coaches' Salaries, and NFL-Bound Buckeyes

March 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the start of Ohio State's spring practice, the Buckeyes at the NFL combine, new jersey numbers for some OSU players in 2023, the release of coaches' salary numbers, and the draft stock of several guys who are headed to the NFL.

Off-Season News, Coaching Staff Stuff, NFL Declarations and More

February 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the biggest off-season news items from the Peach Bowl through the death of former Buckeye wide receiver Dimitrious Stanley. There were transfer portal comings and goings, NFL declarations and returns to Ohio State, players sitting out of spring ball, changes among the coaching staff, and more.

Ohio State-Georgia Rewind and Postmortem

January 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss Ohio State's narrow, heartbreaking loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff on New Year's Eve. They go over the key plays, calls, decisions, and statistics from the game and check in on their predictions and picks to click. There was also some discussion of reports that Ryan Day plans to give up play-calling duties in 2023 and that Jim Harbaugh is willing to jump to the NFL if he gets a head coaching job offer.

Early Signing Day and Georgia Preview

December 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 185 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss Ohio State's consensus and unanimous All-Americans, give their thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2023 Early Signing Day class, and preview the big New Year's Eve match-up against the Georgia Bulldogs with the help of Jeremy from Dawg Sports.

Ohio State Awards and B1G Bowls

December 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the Ohio State postseason news so far on the coaching and awards fronts and walk through the non-Buckeye Big Ten bowl match-ups for the eight other conference schools that qualified.

Buckeyes in the Playoff and Lots of OSU News

December 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's selection into the College Football Playoff to meet the Georgia Bulldogs, and discuss the end of Jaxon Smith-Njigba's OSU career, changes to the Buckeye coaching staff, the Hesiman finalists, and the transfer portal.

Michigan Rewind and a Whole Lot of Venting

November 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 246 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's loss to Michigan, discuss what might be next for the Buckeyes, check the other scores from around the Big Ten, and talk about the new coaching hires in the conference.

Maryland Rewind and Michigan Preview

November 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 226 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich look back at Ohio State's 43-30 win at Maryland, discuss the other results around the Big Ten, and look ahead to the showdown against Michigan this weekend with the help of guest David Woelkers from Maize N Brew.

Indiana Rewind and Maryland Preview

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 188 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 56-14 win over the Indiana Hoosiers, take a look around the rest of the scores from Saturday's Big Ten games, and preview the Buckeyes' trip to College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins.

Northwestern Rewind and Indiana Preview

November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 195 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 21-7 road win over the Northwestern Wildcats, discuss the other scores around the Big Ten, and preview the Buckeyes' upcoming game at home against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Penn State Rewind and Northwestern Preview

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 196 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 44-31 win at Penn State on Saturday, discuss the other scores from around the Big Ten over the weekend, and look ahead to the Buckeyes' trip to play the Northwestern Wildcats.

Iowa Rewind and Penn State Preview

October 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich analyze Ohio State's 54-10 win over Iowa, discuss the other results around the Big Ten on Saturday, and preview the Buckeyes' trip to play Penn State in Happy Valley with Matt de Bear from Roar Lions Roar.

B1G Results and Iowa Preview

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 184 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich dive into the Big Ten results during Ohio State's bye week to keep up with the rest of the conference, discuss some of the games of national significance, and preview the Buckeyes vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes with the help of Adam Jacobi from GoIowaAwesome.com.

Sparty Rewind and Bye Week Preview

October 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich analyze Ohio State's 49-20 win on the road against Michigan State, run through the other Big Ten games from this past weekend, take stock of the conference at the halfway point, and discuss the match-ups taking place on the Buckeyes' upcoming open week.

Rutgers Rewind and Sparty Preview

October 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 212 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 49-10 win over Rutgers, discuss the other scores from around the Big Ten, and preview the Buckeyes' trip to East Lansing to face Michigan State with Ryan O'Bleness of The Only Colors.

Toledo Rewind and Wisconsin Preview

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 77-21 victory over the Toledo Rockets, discuss the other scores around the Big Ten, and welcome guest Rohan Chakravarthi from Bucky's 5th Quarter to preview Saturday's OSU conference opener against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Arkansas State Rewind and Toledo Preview

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 218 MB

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down Ohio State's 45-12 win over Arkansas State, walk through the other results around the Big Ten, weigh in on Nebraska firing Scott Frost, and get ready for the Buckeyes against the Toledo Rockets with the help of Hustle Belt writer Steve Helwick.

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