Adapt and Respond with RJ Young: A College Football Podcast Adapt and Respond with RJ Young: A College Football Podcast

Live with RJ Week 7 No. 4 Ohio State at No. 5 Indiana + Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Kentucky

Oct 12, 2026 · 44m

Summary

RJ Young analyzes the upcoming Ohio State vs. Indiana matchup, highlighting Indiana’s 22-game winning streak and key players like Nick Marsh. He also breaks down Oklahoma’s upset victory over No. 1 Texas, attributing the win to defensive dominance and Texas’s self-inflicted errors rather than offensive excellence. Young critiques Oklahoma’s struggling offense and QB John Mateer, while praising Kentucky’s complete team identity ahead of their game against the Sooners.

Topics discussed

CalSheet sponsor segment and disclaimer Show introduction and upcoming topics Recap of Oklahoma's win over Texas Preview: Ohio State vs Indiana matchup Indiana's recent close losses to Northwestern and Nebraska Analysis of Indiana's offensive weapons and run game Josh Hoover's Heisman potential and ball security Jeremiah Smith's dominance and award politics The 'Gale Sayers Rule' applied to Jeremiah Smith Ohio State's offensive line and game prediction Transition to Oklahoma vs Kentucky segment Listener reactions to the OU-Texas upset Why the defense was crucial in the Texas upset Coaching philosophy: play-calling vs head coaching Critique of Ben Arbuckle's offense and QB choice Brent Venables' leadership and 'digging out' of mistakes How Oklahoma won despite poor offensive stats John Mateer's struggles and lack of progression Oklahoma vs Kentucky preview and prediction Listener voicemails and closing remarks
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