Ohio State is No. 1 in ESPN’s preseason power rankings, but the road ahead is brutal. On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Buckeyes’ ranking, Stewart Mandel’s Big Ten predictions, and whether Ohio State could realistically lose two conference games.

Tito also dives into Bo Atkinson’s bigger role on defense, the young pass rushers making noise, and why Isaiah West could become one of the biggest breakout players on the roster after adding 12 pounds and feeling faster and more explosive. Plus, Ohio State basketball adds international forward Lee Aaliya, giving the Buckeyes even more size and depth.