Ryan Day Promising a 'Fun Offense'

Ryan Day says Ohio State’s offense is going to be fun in 2026. But what exactly does that mean?

In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what Day means when he talks about a fun offense — and why the Buckeyes may be positioned to deliver one.

The discussion starts with explosiveness in the running game and the expectation that Bo Jackson, Isaiah West and Legend Bey can turn ordinary gains into much bigger plays. The guys also look at how Arthur Smith plans to involve players like Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, why the offense should be harder for defenses to predict, and how multiple plays can build off the same looks.

They also get into the offensive line, where Carson Hinzman says Smith has brought a sense of “tangible violence” to the running game, and why a more physical, efficient and explosive offense could be a lot more enjoyable for everybody involved — especially Ohio State fans.

0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:10 — Ryan Day is promising a “fun” offense
0:18 — What does a fun offense actually mean?
1:08 — Explosive plays make football more fun
2:05 — Ryan Day expects more big plays from the running backs
2:44 — Rewatchability and what makes an offense entertaining
3:27 — Arthur Smith’s plan to get everyone involved
4:37 — Why Brandon Inniss believes the plan is real
5:10 — Building plays off plays
5:53 — Why frustrating the defense is part of the fun
7:22 — “Tangible violence” on the offensive line
8:27 — If the offensive line is having fun, that’s a good sign
9:46 — Remembering explosive Ohio State offenses of the past
10:22 — Can this Buckeye offense become one of those?
11:00 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
11:34 — Closing

What would make this Ohio State offense “fun” for you? More explosive runs? More deep shots? More Jeremiah Smith? More creativity from Arthur Smith? Let us know in the comments.

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