Ohio State Call-in Show 80 Presented By FanDuel

Ohio State Call-in Show 80 Presented by FanDuel Hosts: Garrison Gaddy & Denzel Jones | OhioStateVOCFB Focus: Texas news (linebacker departure), Chris Vannini coach tier list reaction, OSU linebacker interviews/depth, caller Tyler on Arch Manning/Cam Coleman/Texas matchup & betting angles, player development notes.

Intro & Housekeeping (0:00–1:30)

Garrison welcomes viewers to the Ohio State call-in show. Promotes VOC FB site/writers, shop (hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, koozies, etc.), and the call-in link in chat. Open for Ohio State or broader CFB talk/questions.

Denzel: Doing well after a solid 3.5-hour nap. Casual Friday vibe.

Breaking Texas News: Linebacker Departure (1:30–5:30)

Garrison shares fresh report (via Anwar Richardson, ~30–40 minutes old at airtime): Sources say as of Friday afternoon, Texas junior linebacker Dante Smith (later referenced in discussion as Ty Anthony Smith in places—transcription variance) is no longer with the team. Notes fluidity of his practice presentation the past couple weeks; possibility of further changes remains open.

Context: Smith was viewed as a potential starter.

Hosts’ take (strong OSU fan angle):

Excited for the run game. Texas LB room showing cracks is a positive for Ohio State’s ability to run the ball and attack gaps.

Not wishing injury/ill will—hope players are fine mentally/physically—but happy if a good player is unavailable. “You want your team to win… any means necessary.”

Broader point on fans/media pretending to care about opposing players vs. pure competitive interest.

Chris Vannini (The Athletic) Coach Tier List Reaction (5:30–11:30)