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Matt Patricia's first season as Ohio State Defensive Coordinator could not have gone much better. The Buckeyes finished with one of the most statistically-dominate defenses in not only Buckeye football history, but all of college football. 

Now, comes the hard part. Gone are SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, DT Kayden McDonald and a handful of other stars who are now playing on Sundays. So what does Patricia have planned to get his rebuilt defense ready for the season?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Patricia about more than a d...

Ryan Day met with the media following practice No. 9 of fall camp for the 2026 Ohio State football team, and the running back room was one of the biggest topics of the day.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

While freshman phenom Legend Bey and hard-charging sophomore Isaiah West have been the talk of fall camp until now, it was returning 1,000-yard rusher Bo Jackson and veteran transfer Ja'Kobi Jackson who got the most attention on Saturday. What will that...

The Ohio State Buckeyes have benefited from a number of talented transfers from the Alabama Crimson Tide over the last few years, including SAF Caleb Downs, QB Julian Sayin, and Rimington Award-winning C Seth McLaughlin. Now, a pair of talented defensive linemen, James Smith and Qua Russaw are set to continue that pipeline of talent from Tuscaloosa to Columbus.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from both Smith and Russaw about what made them decide to transfer to Ohio State, their experiences in Columbus so far, and the roles they're expected to...

Practice No. 7 is now in the books for Ohio State's 2026 fall camp, and the defense was the talk of the day. 

Following practice, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeInsiders.com got a chance to talk to defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and several OSU defensive linemen about where things stand a week into fall camp. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear them discuss:
How a whole lot of new faces could lead to a very different look compared to the 2025 defenseThe process happening right now to figure out the best fi...

Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith met with the media following the sixth practice of fall camp for the Buckeyes to discuss some of the biggest storylines for the upcoming season. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things they learned after talking to Smith following practice. 
What's the latest on the race for the starting five on the offensive line?How will things change with the offense's approach to pace, and the in-game chess match against the defense? How will Julian Sayin be...

One of the most unique and bizarre days on the annual Ohio State football calendar is here: hotel check-in day.

The entire Ohio State football team is arriving to check in to the team hotel for the duration of fall camp. This has turned into an annual event for Ohio State media and fans.

Join the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com for a look at this year’s team arrival.

With Ohio State football season right around the corner, it won't be long until announcers are talking about the Buckeyes and other teams utilizing Run/Pass Options, or RPOs. 

What is an RPO, how does it work, and why has it become a staple in many offenses across the nation? And how will the addition of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith impact the Buckeyes' use of RPOs this season? 

Michael Pettit, one of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to answer those questions an...

Michael Pettit, one of the scheme insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, had some interesting takeaways after watching Ohio State football practice over the weekend. 

He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he saw from the linebacker rotation, what he thinks it might mean for this season, and why the 4-3 alignment might be making a comeback. 

Plus, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is bringing some new looks to the Buckeyes' rushing attack. What that could look like on the field this fall. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in...

Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist, earned a spot in the Big Ten Championship, and a top-2 seed in the College Football Playoff as a first-year starter for Ohio State in 2025, but he is aiming much higher in 2026. 

Following the third Ohio State practice of fall camp, Sayin met with the media to discuss some big physical changes he made to prepare for his second season as a starter, the growth of sophomore RB Isaiah West, some of the Buckeyes' talented true freshmen, and his relationship with star WR Jeremiah Smith. 

In this special bonus episode, yo...

The Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 2026 fall camp schedule with three practices Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. After the first one, the Buckeyes' head coach, Ryan Day, met with the media to discuss which positional battles he's watching most closely, how the new eligibility rules are changing the approach to every freshman's season, the emergence of RB Isaiah West, and much more. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu a...

Ohio State wrapped up the first week of its 2026 fall camp on Saturday with its first padded practice of the month, and a handful of true freshmen made a big impression. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the new faces who could play bigger roles than expected this fall, including RB Legend Bey, CB Jay Timmons, WR Brock Boyd, and more.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the T...

Ohio State just announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, and three former Buckeyes football stars, including JT Barrett, Chris Sanders, and Stan White headline the list. And former OSU baseball star Nick Swisher, who went on to have a long MLB career, is also part of the class. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss those four inductees, and the rest of the class in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of th...

Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a deep dive into the greatest rivalry in college football. The guys share their personal memories of growing up with Ohio State vs. Michigan, rank the biggest Wolverine Killers and Buckeye Killers, discuss Bryce Underwood and Michigan's 2026 outlook, and examine whether the Wolverines are positioned for long-term success under Kyle Whittingham.

0:00 – Welcome to The Time and Change Will Surely Show
0:45 – Growing up with The Game: Tony and Juck's rivalry memories
4:28 – Juck explains his "Wolverine Killer" ranking formula
5:20 – No. 5: Texas' best
6:47 – Tony begins his "Buckeye Killers" list
8:36 – No. 4: Missouri's b...

The Ohio State Buckeyes open up fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and there will be a lot to watch for as Ryan Day's team prepares for its 2026 season. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three storylines that they'll be watching for on the defensive side of the ball, including who will win the last starting spot on the defensive line opposite Kenyatta Jackson, which different alignments they might use along the defensive line, and which linebackers are likely to e...

The Ohio State Buckeyes open up fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and there will be a lot to watch for as Ryan Day's team prepares for its 2026 season. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three storylines that they'll be watching for on the offensive side of the ball, including who will win the last starting spot on the offensive line, which receivers will step up across from Jeremiah Smith, and which running backs will earn roles in Carlos Locklyn's r...

Expectations are sky-high for the Ohio State football team in 2026, as Ryan Day's team chases another potential national championship season. But where could the Buckeyes be even better than fans expect entering fall camp?

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss several position groups that could exceed expectations, including linebackers, defensive ends, and more. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that i...

The Big Ten is emphasizing holding this year and also letting cameras and micorphones into the replay booth for the first time ever.

Big Ten director of officials Bill Carollo discusses these things and more on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosted by Buckeye Insiders' Tony Gerdeman. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham's first Big Ten Media Days featured plenty of rivalry talk, the unnecessary need for hate in a rivalry, his happiness with being at Michigan, the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the depth at defensive line, the search for an offensive line, and more.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tony Gerdeman to discuss their biggest takeaways from Whittingham's sitdown with the media.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of...

Ohio State safety Jaylen McClain met with the media at 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago on Wednesday, and had a lot of interesting thoughts on how the Buckeyes will replace Caleb Downs, the roles that Earl Little and Terry Moore will take on, what to expect from sophomore cornerback Devin Sanchez, his impressions of new OSU wide recievers Devin McCuin and Kyle Parker, and more. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss his biggest takeaways from the 30-minute interview session with McClain. 

To...

The 2026 college football season will be an enormous one for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, and their showdown with Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Coliseum on Halloween will go a long way toward determining whether the Trojans can earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Riley about his personal history against Ohio State and the historic rivalry between the Buckeyes and Trojans, and whether this could be the start of a rekindled rivalry. 

Plus, you'll hear his thoughts about a 24-team Co...

Penn State's new head coach Matt Campbell has extensive ties to Ohio, from his playing and early coaching career at Mount Union, to his time as the head coach at Toledo, so it wasn't surprising that he was asked a couple of questions involving Ohio State during 2026 Big Ten Media Days.

In this special bonus episode, you'll get to hear Campbell discuss the impact that former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has had on his career, and his decision to take the Penn State job, as well as the role that former OSU running back James Peoples...

The Ohio State Buckeyes take center stage at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, and the crew from BuckeyeInsiders.com knows exactly what they want to ask head coach Ryan Day, QB Julian Sayin, WR Jeremiah Smith, and SAF Jaylen McClain.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to preview Ohio State's appearance at Big Ten Media Days, and discuss what they're hoping to learn.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50...

2026 Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday in Chicago, with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti addressing the future of the league and college sports on the whole, and then six Big Ten head coaches previewing their team's season, including USC's Lincoln Riley, Penn State's Matt Campbell, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Illinois' Bret Bielema, Rutgers' Greg Schiano, and Wisconsin's Luke Fickell.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest storylines they're interested in learning about this week, what you can expect to see and...

The Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning countdown of the 40 biggest impact players for the 2026 Ohio State football season has reached its conclusion, with this look at the five players we project to have the biggest impact on this year's Buckeye football season. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down those five players, including superstar WR Jeremiah Smith, returning starting QB Julian Sayin, senior DE Kenyatta Jackson, Jr., SAF Jaylen McClain, and OL Austin Siereveld. 

This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the To...

The Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the greatest defenses in program history in 2025, but after losing first-round picks Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald to the NFL, did they do enough in the Transfer Portal to fill those holes?

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more as they count down players 10 through 6 on the list of the most impactful Buckeyes for the 2026 season.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in...

One day after the Ohio State Buckeyes got bad news about their top target for the running back position for the 2027 recruiting class, they got some very good news about their quarterback commit.

Brady Edmunds, who has been committed to Ohio State's class for well over a year, reaffirmed his commitment on Thursday, after more than a month of uncertainty. There were questions about Ohio State's plans for the quarterback position, and whether Edmunds might flip to another school, but that is all apparently in the past. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr t...

The Ohio State men's basketball team enters the 2026-27 season with a chance to take another step forward after making the NCAA Tournament last spring. 

One of the biggest issues that last year's team faced with a shortage of quality depth, so Jake Diebler's program went into the portal to add quality rotation players like Curtis Givens III and Jimmie Williams.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's C...

One of Ohio State's top remaining targets for the 2027 recruiting cycle is set to announce his decision on Wednesday. David Gabriel Georges, a 5-star running back, will decide between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Buckeyes. So which program is he likely to choose?

Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

If DGG does pick the Vols, where will Carlos Locklyn turn next to help fill out his room? And how big of a blow would it b...

Our countdown of the most impactful players on the 2026 Ohio State football team continues today with No. 15 to 11, including a pair of cornerbacks who could be the best duo at the position anywhere in the nation.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Jermaine Mathews, Devin Sanchez, and three other players. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus t...

The Ohio State defense is replacing a number of stars following its dominant 2025 season, but brought in some potential playmakers through the Transfer Portal.

In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, Tony Gerdeman, the team insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss safety Terry Moore, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and three other players among the top-20 impact players on this year's roster.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus...

Kenyatta Jackson is going to be a standout at one defensive end position for Ohio State this fall, but there are still some questions about who will be playing at the spot on the other side of the defensive line. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss two young players who could be on the verge of breakout seasons at edge: second-year Buckeyes Zion Grady and Epi Sitanalei. 

Plus, a look at several other players ranked as the 25th to 21st biggest-impact Buckeyes fo...

The Ohio State Buckeyes just landed the final - and biggest - piece to their elite 2027 defensive line recruiting class. Karlos May, a 4-star defensive tackle out of Birmingham, Alabama, just announced that he was committing to Larry Johnson's class over other finalists like Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State.

In this special breaking news episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the Recruiting Insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down the importance of May's commitment, how he fits in with the top-100 players already committed to the class, including DJ Jacobs, Markus...

It's not easy for a true freshman to crack the rotation to earn playing time for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and it's even more uncommon for a first-year player to make a real impact on the season. However, this year, a pair of true freshmen have a chance to do just that on offense for Ryan Day's program. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to count down players 30-26 on the list of the most impactful Buckeyes for 2026, including freshman RB Legend Bey and freshman WR Ch...

The team from BuckeyeInsiders.com got a chance to watch Ohio State men's basketball practice on Thursday, and came away thinking that former 5-star forward recruit Anthony Thompson could be a difference-maker for Jake Diebler's team this season. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Basketball Insider Marcus Hartman joins host Tom Orr to discuss their biggest takeaways from watching practice, and also speaking with Diebler, and the Buckeyes' four true freshmen, Thompson, guard LJ Smith, forward Alex Smith, and center Vuk Lazarevic. 

This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale st...

The Ohio State Buckeyes are just under two weeks away from Big Ten Media Days and the unofficial start to the 2026 college football season. The team from BuckeyeInsiders.com is counting down to the big event with a look at the players most likely to make an impact on the season for Ryan Day's program.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to count down from No. 35 to 31 on the list, as well as taking a quick run through five players who narrowly missed the countdown. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes have filled most of their 2027 recruiting class on the defensive side of the ball, and could be on the verge of adding another big piece later this week when 4-star DT Karlos May announces his decision. 

So where do things stand right now, with Signing Day about five months away?

Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to share his grades on every position group on defense. The defensive end group is absolutely loaded, but where is there still work to do?

Today's episode is p...

Ohio State did not have a 70-yard run during the entire 2025 season, but Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com thinks that a true freshman could be just the person to break that drought this fall. 

Tony joins host Tom Orr on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning to discuss how freshman RB Legend Bey could be a gamebreaker for Ohio State in 2026, along with three other predictions for the year. 
Will the Buckeyes snap a four-decade drought against a new Big Ten opponent?How much of a statistical leap will Kenyatta Jackson take this fall?Which Buckeye is go...

You've probably heard announcers discuss Ohio State's use of Creepers and Sim Pressures on defense over the years, but those terms are not interchangeable. So what's the difference, and why do defensive coordinators use each one?

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the scheme insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com breaks down the difference between Creepers and Sim Pressures, how they're different from zone blitzes, and the pros and cons of running them.

Today's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of...

The Ohio State men's basketball team was able to retain a pair of key building blocks for this season, in guard John Mobley and forward Amare Bynum, brought in a pair of 5-star freshmen in Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith, and they made some big additions in the Transfer Portal as well. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the roles that guard Justin Pippen and forward/center Andrija Jelavic could play this year.

After the show, stick around to hear interviews with J...

Ohio State men's basketball will take part in an all-new four-team event this October at an outdoor venue. The Caresource Invitational will pit the Buckeyes against Cincinnati, and Xavier against Dayton, and be played outside at the Linder Family Tennis Center, just north of Cincinnati.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the event, and why it's just the first step in what could be a welcome change in college basketball.

Following the show, you'll hear an interview with Ohio State head coach...