Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald is fresh off a historic season as the Buckeyes prepare for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Miami. McDonald became the first Ohio State DT in 55 years to earn unanimous All-American honors, and he talks about confidence, mindset, and what this CFP run means to the program.

Plus, an insightful and refreshing conversation with Juliet Pettijohn, mother of Ohio State freshman linebacker Riley Pettijohn. After navigating the recruiting process firsthand, Juliet turned her experience into a practical guide for families with her Amazon-available booklet, Fourth And Goal: A Recruiting Playbook For Football Parents. She shares lessons learned, common pitfalls, and how parents can better support their athletes without losing perspective.

From elite-level confidence in the trenches to real-world recruiting advice every football family can use, this episode delivers insight from both sides of the game.