The Lantern's Sports Podcast

In the latest edition of the Lantern Sports podcast, former Ohio State basketball walk-on, leader of the towel gang, and now host of the Drive The Lane podcast, Joey Lane joins the show to talk about this year’s team and how it stacks up to teams in the past.

On the latest episode of the Lantern Sports Podcast, we dive into the NFL draft decisions of more than 20 players on the Ohio State football team. From Justin Fields to Chris Olave, we break down what the future holds for those who have chosen to stay and the shoes that must be filled for those who have moved on. For more from The Lantern, be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more Lantern Sports content.

Urban Meyer had a simple objective when he took on the head coaching duties at Ohio State. However, setting a goal and achieving it are two different things. Despite creating lofty goals in his introductory press conference, Meyer would lead a resurgence of the Ohio State football program, but his journey would not be without turbulence. “Our objective is simple: It's to make the state of Ohio proud; recruit student‑athletes that will win in the classroom and win on the field,” Meyer said Nov. 28, 2011. “I'm going to go about and try to assemble the best coaching staff in college football. Our goal is to compete and win Big Ten championships.” Read more at The Lantern: http://www.thelantern.com/2021/01/football-urban-meyer-and-his-lasting-impact-on-ohio-state/

Ohio State will have to wait at least another week to get to 4-0. The Saturday game against Maryland has been canceled after the Terrapins paused football activities due to an outbreak of cases. The game will not be rescheduled. “The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes is our main concern,” head coach Ryan Day said in a release. “Obviously, we are disappointed at not being able to compete this week, but I am incredibly proud of our team and the way they have handled themselves throughout this entire pandemic.” Big Ten rules establish that a team will be eligible for the Big Ten Championship if a team has participated in at least six games. Ohio State is set to host No. 10 Indiana Nov. 21.

On the latest episode of the Lantern Sports Podcast, we dive into how Ohio State’s self-supporting status affects the budget deficit they face during the 2021 fiscal year. The department is still expecting $73 million in revenue for the 2021 fiscal year, not including any media rights revenue that could come as well. We breakdown where that money comes from and just how much money athletics could save from media deals. We also take a look at furloughs, pay cuts, the possibility of an internal loan for athletics, and whether or not Ohio State Athletics may stray away from its self-sufficiency in the future. For more on Ohio State Athletics, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.