The grind is real. The standards are sky high. And the competition for spots? Ruthless.

In Episode 2 of The College Diaries, our homegrown Aussie Joe McGuire takes us deeper into the engine room of Ohio State Football – where days start early, the gym numbers are off the charts, and every single rep could make or break your spot and your season.

From a special Collingwood gift for a teammate to the raw intensity of pre-season training, Joe shares what it really takes to earn your spot on the field in one of the most elite sporting environments in the world. It’s early mornings, high stakes, and big pressure – but it’s all part of chasing greatness with the Buckeyes.

This is college football as you've never heard it. The culture. The chaos. The competition. And the characters.

Joe’s got a front row seat – and you do too.

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College Diaries release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode!

Episode 1 – Monday, July 7 – Not Your Average Joe

Episode 2 – Monday, July 14 - Gold Standard

Episode 3 – Monday, July 21

Episode 4 – Monday, July 28

Episode 5 – Monday, August 4

Episode 6 – Monday, August 11

Episode 7 – Monday, August 18

Game: Ohio State vs Texas – August 30

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