The first-ever College Football Playoff Champions! On January 12th, 2015, the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes traveled to Arlington, Texas to play #2 ranked Oregon Ducks, led by Heisman trophy winner Marcus Mariota. As was the case the previous two games (Wisconsin and Alabama), the Buckeyes headed into the game as an underdog, yet are resolute to win College Football’s ultimate prize. In Season One’s final episode of Glory Days: Dreams and Nightmares, former Co-Captains Joshua Perry and Evan Spencer take listeners through what it is like to prepare for, and adjust to, Oregon’s frenetic style of play. In addition to a detailed look at in-game action, listeners will hear insight on such topics as: College Football finances, the emotional and physical toll of a 15-game season, Ohio State’s practice intensity versus the NFL, the responsibilities of being named a team Captain, Buckeye philanthropy, the Joshua Perry Family Foundation, Jacob Jarvis and the impact of his family, Ezekiel Elliot, the feelings associated with ultimate victory, and the enduring legacy of the 2014 Buckeyes. To close this memorable episode, we engage both Joshua and Evan in some rapid-fire closing questions about the 2014 season. To Buckeye fans AND College Football fans EVERYWHERE, it’s an episode you won’t want to miss…..and to our listeners…..we thank you for your support of Glory Days: Dreams and Nightmares!

One of the most important games in Ohio State Football history! On January 1, 2015, the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes traveled to New Orleans to face the #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the inaugural College Football Playoff semi-final. At stake: An opportunity to play #2 ranked Oregon in the following week’s College Football Championship. In this most requested, and anticipated episode of Glory Days: Dreams and Nightmares, former Captains Evan Spencer and Joshua Perry take listeners through a detailed look at the monstrous preparation needed to compete with big, bad Alabama, winners of three National Championships in the past five years. During this miraculous journey, Evan and Joshua detail the intensity and focus needed from the ENTIRE PROGRAM to topple a College Football powerhouse. Along the way, additional topics include: Reviewing College Football’s Conference Championship weekend, selection Sunday and the importance of seeding, Coach Meyer’s obsession with the Alabama inspired “Chase”, Evan’s honesty in dealing with the press, the Coaching Staff’s unique mental preparation for the players, Bowl week events, interacting with Alabama prior to the game, a discussion about TV ratings, Urban Meyer and Nick Saban comparisons, sizing up Alabama physically, an iconic play by Evan Spencer and Michael Thomas, Darron Lee’s trash talking and an in-depth analysis of in-game action. This episode is HISTORIC and a MUST LISTEN for Buckeye and College Football Fans everywhere. Don’t miss it!!

The road towards the first-ever College Football Playoffs begins as Head Coach Urban Meyer and the #5 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to battle Wisconsin in the 2014 Big Ten Championship. Emotions take center stage in this week’s episode of Glory Days: Dreams and Nightmares, as our co-hosts and former Captains, Joshua Perry and Evan Spencer, discuss in-depth the tragic events leading up to the disappearance and untimely passing of beloved teammate Kosta Karageorge. Additionally, as the team prepares to face the #13 Badgers, both Evan and Joshua discuss the changes necessary to make new starting Quarterback Cardale Jones comfortable in his new role. Along the way, more topics include how the Coaches recognize individual award winners, showcasing the success of the Program to potential recruits, and personality profiles of Jeff Heuerman, Michael Bennett, and Cardale Jones. All of this and MORE in this HISTORIC episode!