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Tuesday afternoon, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media to preview the Buckeyes' showdown with the USC Trojans, and was asked about the availability of OL Austin Siereveld, DE Kenyatta Jackson, DB Jay Timmons, and other Buckeye standouts who are less than 100 percent right now. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Day about them and much more.

Ohio State will either start Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair on the road on Saturday night against the USC Trojans. It's a tough spot to make your first career start, and it could be even more nerve-wracking if that starter is looking over his shoulder, wondering if he's going to get pulled from the game the first time he makes a mistake. 

So how is OSU head coach Ryan Day going to ensure his starter doesn't have to worry about that?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Day about that and much m...

The Ohio State Buckeyes' offense is going to look different this weekend at USC with new starting QB Luke Fahey, who is stepping in for the injured Julian Sayin. 

So what are Ryan Day and Arthur Smith planning to do to maximize Fahey's abilities, and to limit his potential downside? 

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, BuckeyeInsiders.com Scheme Insider Ross Fulton breaks down four plays from Fahey's limited time in the game against Indiana to discuss what they might show us about the plans for Fahey moving forward.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes will have a first-time starter at quarterback when they travel to USC this weekend to take on the Trojans at 7:30 pm Eastern on NBC. But it's still not entirely clear who that new starter is going to be.

In the wake of the injury suffered by Julian Sayin at Indiana, both freshman Luke Fahey and second-year Tavien St. Clair have been taking snaps with the first-team offense. So who is OSU head coach Ryan Day leaning toward starting?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that question and many...

With QB Julian Sayin out indefinitely, the focus of Ohio State's offense is going to shift, but WR Jeremiah Smith is certain to be at the center of whatever Ryan Day and Arthur Smith cook up for the rest of the season. 

In this episode of BuckeyeInsiders.com's Scheme Insiders, Ross Fulton takes a look at some of the different coverage concepts that opposing defenses have thrown at Smith and the Buckeyes, as well as taking a look at some things that could be a little different with Luke Fahey running the show now instead of Sayin. 

The 2026 college football season has already been loaded with shocking upsets and wildly unpredictable results, and things figure to only get crazier from here. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to examine how one extra conference game for each team in the Southeastern Conference is changing the math for the College Football Playoff committee.

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 is s...

With Julian Sayin out "indefinitely," the Ohio State Buckeyes now have to prepare a new starting quarterback to take on the USC Trojans next weekend.

How is offensive coordinator Arthur Smith planning to get Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair ready to go?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Smith about that and more.

The Ohio State defense has made some significant steps forward over the past few weeks, including wins over Iowa, Maryland, and Indiana. 

This week, OSU defensive coordinator Matt Patricia met with the media to discuss the improvement by players like Eddrick Houston and Jay Timmons, and more.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has a reputation for playing things safe in big moments against good opposition, but Saturday in Bloomington, Patricia dialed up the heat in a couple of crucial fourth-down plays to get a pair of critical stops in the Buckeyes' 19-15 win over the Hoosiers.

In this episode of BuckeyeInsiders.com's Scheme Insiders, Michael Pettit breaks down four plays that show Patricia's approach to pass defense from the game, including:
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With Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out "indefinitely" the big question in Columbus is whether true freshman Luke Fahey or second-year Tavien St. Clair will take over as the Buckeyes' starter for next weekend's game at USC. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear everything OSU head coach Ryan Day had to say about Sayin's injury, the battle to replace him, and more.

The Ohio State Men's Basketball team opens its home schedule this weekend at the Schott with an exhibition game against the Butler Bulldogs, and while it will be a look ahead at this upcoming season, it will also be a look back into the modern golden age of Ohio State hoops. 

Former Buckeye and Bulldog head coach Thad Matta will be back at the Schott for the game and will be honored at halftime. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from OSU head coach Jake Diebler about what went into making that happen, and more.

Ohio State's defense has improved tremendously against the run since their week two loss against Texas, thanks to a combination of dramatically stronger defensive line and linebacker play, and some schematic changes from defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. 

In this Scheme Insider episode, BuckeyeInsiders.com scheme insider Michael Pettit takes a look at how the Buckeye defense locked down the Indiana Hoosiers in a variety of schemes and looks, against several different run concepts, including:
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Tuesday night, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said that Julian Sayin would be out "indefinitely" after suffering an injury against Indiana, and left the door open to either Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair winning the starting job to replace him.

Day said, "Luke’s been ahead of Tavien in terms of what we’ve seen, but now that we have a bye week, these guys are both going to get a lot of reps, and we’re going to start to put together a plan on how we’re going to move forward. We’re going to play th...

The Ohio State men's basketball team will play its third and final exhibition game of the 2026-27 season on Sunday when they host the Butler Bulldogs, on a day when former coach Thad Matta will return to the Schott to be honored.

Tuesday, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com got a chance to watch Jake Diebler's team practice, and then learned more from the OSU head coach during a post-practice interview session.

Marcus joins host Tom Orr to discuss a few of their key takeaways in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Julian Sayin's injury means big changes are coming to the Ohio State Buckeyes' offense before their trip to play at USC, but how much can they really change, and what do they need to adjust in the offense to accommodate new starting QB Luke Fahey?

In this episode of Scheme Insiders, Justin Whitlatch of BuckeyeInsiders.com discusses what to expect from Luke Fahey, what the coaching staff is doing right now to help prepare him, what Justin learned from watching Fahey's high school film, how that fits with what the Buckeyes have been doing on offense, and what...

There was a whole lot to talk about following Ohio State's 19-15 win, and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talked about a lot of it. 

From the impact of a last-minute win over the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, to the injury to Julian Sayin, and what it will mean to have true freshman Luke Fahey taking over as the starter, Day had a lot of fascinating things to say.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Day about that and more. 

As part of the Buckeye Insiders' live postgame show, Juck Miletti takes over following the Buckeyes' press conference and shares his intial thoughts on Ohio State's 19-15 win at Indiana and what this means for the Buckeyes. He also answers questions from the livestream viewers.

The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes held on for a dramatic final-minute win over No. 5 Indiana on the road on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington. 

On a day filled with shocking upsets across college football, the win was a big one for the Buckeyes, but it may have also come at the cost of a serious injury to one of their biggest stars.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three key takeaways, including:
Just how important the dramatic final moments wereHow the Buckeyes r...

Saturday's top-5 matchup between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana is expected to be extremely close, and could come down to just a handful of crucial little things, from the kicking game to whether the Buckeyes can protect Julian Sayin, to the way Indiana's defense disguises coverages, to just how well sophomore RB Bo Jackson can perform with veteran Ja'Kobi Jackson sidelined with an injury.

But could the path to victory for Ohio State be as simple as "just throw it to Jeremiah Smith?"

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and...

The Indiana Hoosiers held Ohio State to just 10 points during their last matchup in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. This weekend, the Buckeyes will head to Bloomington with a banged-up offense, knowing that they'll need to put more than 10 points on the board if they want a chance to win.

In this episode, Scheme Insider Michael Pettit of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four concepts he's watching for from Bryant Haines and the Hoosiers' defense this weekend, including:
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BuckeyeInsiders.com Scheme Insider Michael Pettit takes a look at five concepts the Indiana Hoosiers have used this season on offense, and how they might utilize them this weekend during their top-5 showdown with Ohio State. 

In this episode, he'll look at:
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Ohio State QB Julian Sayin has been one of the most statistically impressive passers in program history, but several times each game, it seems like he's either not seeing open receivers or not pulling the trigger on passes to them. So why not?

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross takes a look at a few plays that fans have been complaining about this week and discusses what's really happening. Plus, how the Buckeyes used RPOs in their win over Maryland, and what to expect this weekend against the Indiana Hoosiers.

The Ohio State Buckeyes' 2026 defense has taken some notable steps forward over the past couple of games, as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia seems to be dialing in on what his unit is best at executing this season. 

But several players on the defense have shown big improvement over that time as well. In this episode of Ohio State Scheme Insider, Michael Pettit of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to highlight a handful of defensive players who have upped their game, just as the team heads into its toughest stretch of the regular season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 10-for-14 on fourth downs this season, which puts them in the top-10 nationally in fourth-down conversions and the top-15 nationally in fourth-down attempts. 

They haven't been in many desperate situations this season, so why have they been so aggressive on fourth downs? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and several other very good questions directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Bloomington, Indiana this weekend for a top-5 showdown against the No. 5 IU Hoosiers, but it's still not entirely clear how many of the Buckeyes' starting offensive linemen will be healthy for that game. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about the status of RT Phillip Daniels, what he saw from the young offensive lineman who stepped into the lineup at the last minute for the Maryland game, and much more.

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Covering an Ohio State Buckeyes football game inside the famous Horseshoe is always a memorable experience.

In this special Ohio State Football Behind the Scenes episode, you'll be along for the ride for a 10-hour day covering the Buckeyes. Get a front-row look at the team taking the field before the game, superstar WR Jeremiah Smith scoring a touchdown, inside the photo bunker underneath South Stands, and both teams' postgame press conferences.

Plus, a look around the stadium hours before the gates open to fans, and long after everyone else has gone home for the night.<...

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti is one of the most fascinating people in the college football world, after turning the losingest program in the sport into a national champion in just two years. 

Now, in year three in Bloomington, Cignetti's No. 5 Hoosiers are getting ready for what could be the biggest on-campus game in program history, as they square off with No. 4 Ohio State in a top-5 showdown. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Cignetti about his thoughts on his team, Ohio State, and much more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated their game against Maryland far more on a down-to-down basis than the 45-16 final score indicated. So what did OSU do to control things so much?

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a view on that from the opposing sideline, as Maryland coach Mike Locksley shares his thoughts on how the Buckeyes were able to completely lock down the Terrapins' passing attack, hit a number of explosive plays on offense, and more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes were missing five starters for their 45-16 win over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday evening inside Ohio Stadium, but with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers on deck, it's going to be critical for the Bucks to get back as many of those missing players as they can.

So where do things stand with OL Phillip Daniels and Austin Siereveld, WR Brandon Innis and Devin McCuin, and LB Christian Alliegro? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that question directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day...

The Ohio State Buckeyes played a sloppy game, including seven first-half penalties and a couple of crucial turnovers, but beat lowly Maryland, 45-16 in a constant rain inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday. 

Ryan Day's team was playing without five starters, including OL Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels, WR Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss, and LB Christian Alliegro, but controlled the game from start to finish, outgaining the Terrapins, 449-146, and holding the Terps' offense to just one drive of more than 22 yards. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com jo...

Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com goes live following Ohio State's 45-16 win over Maryland on Saturday. He shares his first thoughts from the Buckeyes' win, finding plenty to be concerned about as the trip to Indiana looms.

BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview today's matchup between Ohio State and Maryland.

The Buckeyes are heavy favorites in this game, so the expectations are once again high for the Ohio State offense. The hosts discuss what they expect to see from Jeremiah Smith and other OSU receivers, including the debut for Kyle Parker.

Defensively for the Buckeyes, the fellas discuss the challenges they're facing against an aggressive Maryland passing attack.

At the end, they share their score predictions. Feel free to put yours in the comments, and come join us all...

In this bonus episode, Marcus Hartman, the Basketball Insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned from the season-opening outdoor exhibition game this week between Jake Diebler's Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bearcats. 

You've heard a lot from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day this week. This episode is going to be very different. This time, you'll hear some of the most interesting answers from the press conference of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley. 

He's in a very, very different spot than Day and the Buckeyes are. Maryland enters this weekend on a three-game losing streak, and as an underdog of more than 30 points. Locksley's job status is pretty precarious as well, as he entered the year on the hot seat and hasn't done much to cool things off.

I...

The Ohio State Buckeyes' defense gave up a lot more yardage through the air than you'd typically expect against the Iowa Hawkeyes - at least in the first half. 

So what went wrong for Matt Patricia's defense, and how did they fix it? In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross looks at how Iowa was able to scheme its receivers open in the first half, and how the Buckeyes adjusted to lock things down after the break.

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & s...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had one of the more insightful and interesting interview sessions of the week following practice on Wednesday night. 

Day was asked some intriguing questions about specific players and big-picture topics, and had a lot to say about all of it. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Day about some very big-picture topics including:
What they've learned after adding 51 new players during the offseason, and how that impacted things during the offseason and even into the year.Whether those lessons learned might impact their approach to personnel in th...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had one of the more insightful and interesting interview sessions of the week following practice on Wednesday night. 

Day was asked some intriguing questions about specific players and big-picture topics, and had a lot to say about all of it. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Day about a bunch of different personnel situations including:
Whether DT Eddrick Houston took a meaningful step forward with a big day at IowaJake Cook's role in the Bison package, and how he prepares to play a hybrid positionIf DE Qua Ru...

The Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the greatest players in recent memory on this year's team in Jeremiah Smith, and it's not exactly a secret. So with opposing teams laser-focused on taking him away, how has offensive coordinator Arthur Smith been able to manipulate defenses to continue getting him the ball?

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, he takes a look at that, plus the Buckeyes continue to have an efficient run game that moves the chains, but which hasn't been able to turn that into big, explosive runs. What's working, and what isn't, on the...

Ohio State's offense ranks No. 2 in the nation in SP+ following the Iowa game. The defense is No. 3. 

The special teams? They're 100th in the nation, out of 138 teams in FBS.

So what the heck is going on in the kicking game? Ryan Day brought in Robby Discher to be the special teams coordinator during the offseason, and the team is still missing field goals and failing to kill punts inside the 10. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Day about his thoughts on the special teams, just how big of an issue th...

This is a special bonus episode of Ohio State Scheme Insider, featuring Michael Pettit, the defensive specialist on the scheme team at BuckeyeInsiders.com

In this episode, Michael breaks down what the Iowa Hawkeyes did to attack Matt Patricia's defense and how the Buckeyes responded to lock things down after halftime.

This episode includes analysis of:
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