On this week’s episode of THE SCRIPT: A Podcast on THE Ohio State Buckeyes, Cardale Jones, Beanie Wells, and host Dave Holmes react to Ohio State’s Cotton Bowl loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. After spending much of the season ranked No. 1, the Buckeyes closed the year with back-to-back losses to CFP Final Four teams Indiana and Miami. Beanie Wells doesn’t hold back, calling the finish both shocking and embarrassing. Hit the comments to vent and air it out with us. Blame can be placed all over the program, but the guys get specific. Julian Sayin has to take the next step to win a national title, the offensive line needs immediate improvement, and the running game must return to elite form for Ohio State to get back on top. We break down what has to change moving forward. We also react to the postgame moment everyone’s talking about: superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith appearing very friendly with Miami players after the loss. Did you see the video? Is it a non-issue or did it cross a line? We discuss—and want to hear your thoughts in the comments. Remember the fans who said they’d rather beat the team up north and lose in the postseason? Well, they got their wish—and the results were disappointing. We have some fun with that mindset, including at the expense of our own Beanie Wells. Later, with help from our friends at Buckeye Basement Solutions, we try to fix the 2026 Ohio State roster. Where should the Buckeyes spend in the transfer portal? Some of the answers on this episode might surprise you. Thanks to our friends at Dr Pepper, we also dive into Lane Kiffin doing Lane Kiffin things once again—leaving Ole Miss but continuing to poach staff members as they advance in the CFP. What’s really going on? We break it all down. Finally, we make our CFP picks and answer fan questions. As always, hit the comments with your thoughts, questions, and concerns—and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share THE SCRIPT. Make sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments. Drop your comments, reactions, and predictions below — and don’t forget to subscribe! All that and more on this week’s episode of THE SCRIPT. Tune in! Don’t miss this week’s episode of THE SCRIPT: A Podcast on THE Ohio State Buckeyes. #ohiostate #sports #football Thank you to our sponsors: BUCKEYE BASEMENT SOLUTIONS: https://buckeyebasementsolutions.com/ If you live in Central Ohio and want to keep your basement dry and your foundation strong, call Buckeye Basement Solutions today at (614) 956-4592 or visit BuckeyeBasementSolutions.com Thank you to our sponsor: Wendy's Join Team Tendy’s and enjoy a line-up like never before. Crispy. Juicy. Tendys Now at Wendy’s. http://www.tendys.com/ Shop the Ohio State Collection at Branded Bills https://www.brandedbills.com/collections/ohio-state-university New episodes of THE SCRIPT drop every Wednesday throughout the off-season. Make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube and following on all pod platforms. Also, make sure you’re locked in on social media @TheScriptOSU on all platforms for highlight moments, bonus content, and engaging with the guys and Buckeye Nation. THE SCRIPT 👉https://www.flowcode.com/page/thescript Instagram 👉 / thescriptosu Twitter 👉 https://x.com/TheScriptOSU TikTok 👉 / thescriptosu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices