Menace2Sports with Zach Smith

Former Ohio State Football Coach Zach Smith keeps it REAL talking all things college football and sports in general! Zach and Akron's Finest Kris Drew tackle all things Ohio State Football, B1G Football and overall Midwest Football. Unfiltered and RAW... The best College Football show on the planet!

Menace2Sports with Zach Smith is a sports podcast hosted by Zach Smith, with 1,486 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Zach Smith hosts Menace2Sports with Zach Smith, a sports show with 1,486 episodes published.

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  Kirk Ferentz Is Waiting For Bryce Underwood

  Sep 25, 20261h 29m

  Kirk Ferentz Is Waiting For Bryce Underwood — Here's the Trap He's Setting Iowa travels to Michigan for the Big Ten opener, and Kirk Ferentz just told everyone exactly how he plans to attack Bryce Underwood: patience. No gimmicks, no exotic pressure packages — Ferentz is going to sit back, force the true freshman to beat him with his arm over and over, and wait for the mistakes that come with every young quarterback facing a hostile road environment for the first time. In this video we break down exactly what Ferentz said about Underwood and Michigan's offense, why this is classic Kirk Ferentz defensive football, and whether it's actually the right way to attack a talent like Underwood. We get into what makes Bryce Underwood dangerous, where he's been inconsistent through the first month of the season, what Iowa's defense actually does well that sets this plan up, and whether the Big House on a Saturday is enough to rattle a true freshman or whether playing at home actually works in his favor. If you're breaking down the Big Ten this week, this is the film session you need before kickoff. In this video: – What Kirk Ferentz actually said about Bryce Underwood – Why Iowa's defensive plan is built on patience, not pressure – Bryce Underwood's tape: strengths and weaknesses so far – Why the Big House environment matters for this matchup – Our prediction for Iowa at Michigan Subscribe for daily Big Ten breakdowns, film study, and college football takes all season long. Subscribe for daily college football breakdowns Like if you think Iowa's patient approach is the right call Comment your prediction: does Bryce Underwood carve up Iowa's defense? #Iowa #Michigan #BryceUnderwood #KirkFerentz #CollegeFootball #CFB #NCAAFootball #BigTenFootball #IowaHawkeyes #MichiganWolverines

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  Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland

  Sep 24, 20261h 24m

  Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland — Here's Why Ohio State hosts Illinois this weekend, but there's a game hundreds of miles away that matters just as much to Ryan Day's season. No. 1 Texas and Arch Manning head into Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee in one of the biggest games of Week 4, and the result directly affects how Ohio State's loss to Texas gets viewed the rest of the season. If Arch Manning and the Longhorns go into Knoxville and win, that "bad loss" starts looking like a quality loss to the best team in the country. If Texas drops this game, Ohio State's resume takes the hit right along with them. On this episode we break down exactly why this game matters so much for Columbus, what Arch Manning needs to show against a tough Tennessee defense, and how the playoff picture shifts depending on what happens at Neyland. We also get into whether Ohio State fans should actually be rooting for Texas the rest of the way, and what it says about the state of the Big Ten's resume-building this season. If you're tracking Ohio State's playoff case or just want the honest breakdown on this weekend's biggest games, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Ohio State breakdowns, playoff analysis, and college football takes all season long.

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  Ryan Day Says Ja'Kobi Jackson Ran Harder Than Bo Jackson

  Sep 23, 20261h 24m

  Ryan Day Says Ja'Kobi Jackson Ran Harder Than Bo Jackson — And That's a Problem for Ohio State's RB1 Ryan Day just said the quiet part out loud. Coming off Ohio State's Illinois press conference, Day publicly challenged his running backs to "run angry" — and made a point of saying Ja'Kobi Jackson has been running harder than RB1 Bo Jackson. That's not a throwaway comment from a head coach who's had a low red zone success rate and a lack of explosive runs all season. On this episode we break down exactly what Day said, why he said it now, and what it means for the Ohio State backfield the rest of the way. We get into the tape on both backs — why Bo Jackson's explosiveness hasn't translated into contact balance, what Ja'Kobi Jackson has actually shown when he's gotten his opportunities, and whether this is Ryan Day setting up a real competition at running back or just lighting a fire under his RB1. If you've been watching Ohio State's offense and wondering why the run game has looked off through three-plus games, this is the breakdown that explains it. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Ohio State breakdowns, film study, and hot takes all season long.

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  Trinidad Chambliss Is Living In Lane Kiffin's Head

  Sep 22, 20261h 27m

  Trinidad Chambliss Is Living In Lane Kiffin's Head — And He Just Proved It On National TV Lane Kiffin came back to Oxford for the first time since leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and Trinidad Chambliss made sure he'll never forget it. No. 8 Ole Miss knocked off No. 7 LSU 32-24, and Chambliss didn't just beat his old coach's new team — he pointed right at Kiffin after sealing it with a game-winning interception. On this episode we break down exactly how Chambliss torched LSU's defense, why he turned down the chance to follow Kiffin to Baton Rouge, and what this win does for Ole Miss's playoff and Heisman case. We also get into the tampering rumors that followed Chambliss all offseason, why he says he's had zero contact with Kiffin since the coaching change, and why this performance was the loudest answer he could give. If you're following the Lane Kiffin to LSU saga and the fallout in Oxford, subscribe so you don't miss the next breakdown. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily college football analysis and film breakdowns all season long.

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  Julian Sayin Isn't Staring Down Jeremiah Smith

  Sep 21, 20261h 34m

  Julian Sayin Isn't Staring Down Jeremiah Smith — And That's Exactly Why Ohio State's Offense Works Everyone assumes a quarterback with the best receiver in college football just locks onto him every snap. Julian Sayin doesn't — and on this episode we break down exactly why that's the most underrated part of his game right now. We go through Ohio State's offense play by play to explain how Sayin is working full-field progressions, manipulating safeties, and still getting Jeremiah Smith the ball on his terms instead of forcing it and tipping off the defense. We also get into where Sayin's game still needs to tighten up — including the miss against Kent State — and what No. 7 Ohio State needs from its quarterback to keep climbing the rankings and make a real playoff push. If you're following Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and Ohio State's season, subscribe so you don't miss the next breakdown. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for weekly Ohio State Buckeyes analysis all season long.

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