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The Ohio State Buckeyes' football team just lost three more players to the NCAA Transfer Portal, including a pair of true freshmen from the 2025 recruiting class. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the impact of the departures of freshman OL Jayvon McFadden, freshman DT Maxwell Roy, and senior safety Keenan Nelson. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes finished the season with just 10 points in the Big Ten Championship Game against Indiana and 14 points against Miami in back-to-back losses. So what caused the high-flying Buckeye attack to grind to a halt at times in those games, and were there missed chances to put up some big plays that could have made a difference in those outcomes. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis on the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, our Xs and Os guru, talks with host Tom Orr about 10 plays that defined the good, the bad, and the missed opportunities for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes' offense.

The Ohio State Buckeyes finished their season with 10 points against Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game and 14 points against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Those two losses ended the Buckeyes' season and sent them into the offseason with some big questions to answer. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, our Xs and Os guru, answers four crucial questions about Ryan Day and the Ohio State offense this offseason, including:Does Ryan Day need to go outside the program to add an offensive coordinator, and if so, who should he go after to help fill out the coaching staff?Where does Julian Sayin need to improve his game, headed into his second season as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback?How can Ohio State improve its offensive line, and do the Buckeyes need to go into the Transfer Portal to add a lineman, or are the answers already on the roster?Where are the Buckeyes' biggest needs on offense in the Transfer Portal? 

The 2026 Transfer Portal window has only been open for two full days, and it has already been a busy one for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Sunday, OSU officially added a pair of players to their 2026 roster, a tight end transfer from the Ohio Bobcats, and a long-snapper from the UCF Golden Knights.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the two additions, and what roles they could play on the Ohio State football team this fall.

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost two potential starters to the Transfer Portal in the first couple of days that it was open, but they are already hard at work looking for replacements for Aaron Scott and Bryce West.  In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the departure of two current Ohio State cornerbacks, as well as discussing a pair of corners from other power conference teams who are visiting Columbus this weekend.

James Peoples, who opened the 2025 Ohio State football season as one of the Buckeyes' top running backs, has entered his name into the Transfer Portal. Peoples rushed for 344 yards and three touchdowns for the Buckeyes in 2025, including a highlight reel hurdle against the UCLA Bruins, but gradually lost playing time to true freshmen Bo Jackson and Isaiah West over the course of the season. So where does the departure of Fields and Sam Dixon, and the graduation of CJ Donaldson leave the Buckeyes at running back moving forward? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, host Tom Orr discusses what could be next for Carlos Locklyn's room. 

Shortly after Ohio State's 24-14 loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes also lost a tight end to the transfer portal. Jelani Thurman, who played three seasons with Ohio State, announced shortly after the end of the OSU football season, that he was entering the portal. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Thurman's time as a Buckeye, and why he's looking for a new home. 

The 2025 Ohio State football season came to an earlier-than-expected end on New Year's Eve in a 24-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. The defeat ended Ryan Day's team's run at back-to-back national championships, and turned a 12-0 start, including a win over archrival Michigan, into a 12-2 final record. But despite the disappointing ending, was this still a successful season for the Buckeyes?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, as well as breaking down some of the key factors that led to the upset loss.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes will take on No. 10 Miami on Wednesday night in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals in the 2025 Cotton Bowl. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com shares his thoughts on the game, including where Ohio State and Miami could have advantages on either side of the ball, the impact of Ohio State being able to get away from using a silent count on offense, why the Hurricanes' rushing attack may have trouble consistently moving the ball against Matt Patricia's defense, how OSU will try to take away talented freshman WR Malachi Toney, and more. 

In this special bonus episode of the Daily Huddle College Football Podcast, host Garrett Searight discusses how the matchup of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes could potentially get a little ugly for one of the teams. 

The Miami Hurricanes wrapped up their last high-intensity practice of the week in preparation for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal in the 2025 Cotton Bowl game. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com got a chance to watch some of Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes' practice, as well as talk to players like DE Reuben Bain, WR Malachi Toney, CB Keionte Scott, QB Carson Beck, RB Mark Fletcher, and more. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss five key takeaways from Miami football practice and the Hurricanes' Media Day in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes will likely be without one of their starting offensive linemen for the Cotton Bowl game against Miami, as starting right guard Tegra Tshabola is listed as DOUBTFUL for the game on the first official availability report, released Sunday night. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Tshabola's absence, as well as the latest on other Ohio State football players dealing with injuries right now, on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Five-star cornerback Jay Timmons was a huge steal for the Buckeyes who flipped the big-time corner from Florida State late in the process. In this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, Marc and Juck break down Timmons' game and path to the field in Columbus.

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes held their first post-Christmas practice on Friday afternoon inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com was there. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to discuss five things they saw and learned inside Buckeye football practice as Ryan Day's team prepares for their Cotton Bowl showdown with the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes.

In the middle of the 2025 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes lost two of three games, including a road loss at SMU and a home loss to Louisville. Both games were marked by sloppy play and costly penalties. However, when the Canes went on the road to start the College Football Playoffs against Texas A&M, they had seemingly cleaned up the worst of those penalty issues. Now, with a Cotton Bowl showdown against Ohio State on deck, are Miami's penalty problems a thing of the past?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal with his thoughts on that and much more, including how his team turned the page quickly following the win over the Aggies, his views on Ohio State as a team and program, and the latest updates on injuries to players like defensive tackle Ahmad Moten, safeties Jakobe Thomas and Zechariah Poyser and linebacker Mo Toure.

Entering the Cotton Bowl game against the Miami Hurricanes and their dominating defensive line, the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to be shaking things up at the right guard position. With this season's starter, Tegra Tshabola, out with an injury, will Gabe Van Sickle or Josh Padilla be the one who steps in for Ryan Day's Buckeyes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the latest on that directly from Day, as well as updates on the plan for playcalling with offensive coordinator Brian Hartline headed to USF after the season, and more.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was a dynamic pass rush threat through much of the season, but his role has changed as the Buckeyes have faced quarterbacks like Michigan's Bryce Underwood and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, who present a run threat in addition to passing. However, with Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck on deck in the Cotton Bowl, that could free up Reese to go back to more of an attacking role for OSU defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Patricia about that and much more.

Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is juggling two jobs right now, as the new head coach of the USF Bulls, and also as a staff member of the Buckeyes as they prepare for the Cotton Bowl game against the Miami Hurricanes.Will Hartline still be calling plays for Ohio State in that game? Or will Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day take over?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.

The Miami Hurricanes knocked off Texas A&M in front of a loud and hostile crowd on Saturday to earn a spot facing the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve.After the game, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal met with the media to discuss his team's big win, the play of standout freshman WR Malachi Toney and Bryce Fitzgerald, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear everything Cristobal had to say about his team's win. 

The Miami Hurricanes won an old-fashioned rock fight against Texas A&M, 10-3, to advance to the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs and set up a showdown with Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. It was a dramatic, but somewhat sloppy game, but what will it mean for Mario Cristobal's team and what they might do against the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Ohio State landed a commitment from 2027 LB Quinton Cypher on Friday, giving James Laurinaitis a top-of-the-board addition to his next recruiting class. And that's just the start of the news on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, including updates on the Buckeyes' next opponent, and a bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. Despite putting up video game numbers at a Texas High School powerhouse, Brock Boyd's high school production didn't line up with his ranking, and that has the Southlake Carroll star coming to Columbus with a chip on his shoulder. Marc and Juck discuss Boyd's profile entering college on this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. 

Four-star Texas athlete Legend Bey, who flipped from Ohio State to Tennessee on National Signing Day, has been released from his Letter of Intent with the Vols and will sign with the Buckeyes. In this special bonus presentation of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, Marc and Juck break down the big news.

The Miami Hurricanes have to hit the road this week to take on Texas A&M inside Kyle Field with a berth in the Cotton Bowl, and a showdown with No. 2 Ohio State on the line. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal about his team's preparation for that showdown with Mike Elko and the Aggies. 

The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the winner of this Saturday's College Football Playoff first-round matchup between the 7th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies and the 10th-seeded Miami Hurricanes. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a chance to hear from Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko about his team's preparations for Carson Beck, Rueben Bain, and the Hurricanes, including specific thoughts on A&M's star quarterback Marcel Reed and SEC Defensive Player Of The Year Cashius Howell, who started his college career by playing two seasons in the state of Ohio.

Matt Patricia's Ohio State defense held Indiana to just 13 points and one touchdown in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game, but there is still room for improvement as the Buckeyes prepare for the College Football Playoff and a quarterfinal showdown with the winner of the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com, breaks down eight plays from the Big Ten title game that illustrate what went right for the OSU defense, and where they need to improve before the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve.

The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the 2025 College Football Playoffs as the No. 2 seed, and already know that the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers will present a major challenge if they face off again. However, some of the other toughest potential matchups include teams ranked lower in the bracket.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr breaks down the five teams in the CFP bracket who would present the toughest challenges for Ohio State, specifically because of strong pass rushes, solid overall defenses, and offenses capable of challenging the Buckeyes' stout defense.

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes enter the 2025 College Football Playoff as the No. 2 seed, and the favorite to win the national championship for the second straight season. Which potential opponents could give the Buckeyes the biggest challenge, thanks to strong defenses, dominating pass rushes, and strong overall statistical profiles?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, host Tom Orr breaks down the six teams that are least likely to present a serious challenge to Ohio State.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is in New York this weekend as one of four finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Sayin with some of his thoughts on the Heisman, which former winner he was a big fan of, what went wrong for the Buckeyes' offense against Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game, and more. 

In the last episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross took a deep dive on what went wrong for the Ohio State offense inside the red zone against Indiana. Today, he'll look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from the rest of the game, including struggles along the offensive line, some missed oppotunities in the passing game, and also some things that worked well, and what they could mean as Ryan Day and the Buckeyes turn the page and get ready to play in the College Football Playoff.

The 2025 Big Ten Championship Game came down to Ohio State's inability to score touchdowns in the red zone. The Buckeyes got the ball inside Indiana's 20 on four separate occasions and only came away with 10 points - including two empty possessions in the second half.So what went wrong for Ryan Day's offense in the red zone, and more importantly, can those issues be fixed for the College Football Playoff?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's extensive use of 13 personnel - formations with three tight ends and only one wide receiver on the field. Why did the coaching staff feel that was the best option, and what impact did it have on these crucial plays?And how can the Buckeyes adjust before the Cotton Bowl game against either Texas A&M or Miami? 

The Ohio State Buckeyes will get a chance to watch the 10th-seeded Miami Hurricanes travel to play the 7th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the College Football Playoff, with the winner earning a spot in the Cotton Bowl to face Ryan Day's team on New Year's Eve. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Miami head coach Mario Cristobal about his team's preparation for that game, learn about some key players to know, and more. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes will face the winner of the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. In the weeks leading up to that game, you'll get a crash course in both Mike Elko and Mario Cristobal's programs, starting with the Aggies today. You'll hear from Elko as he discusses the matchup with Miami in the first round and the opportunity ahead for Texas A&M. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes will open their run through the College Football Playoff in the 2025 Cotton Bowl against the winner of Texas A&M and Miami. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss OSU's spot as the No. 2 team in the field, the potential matchups with the Hurricanes and Aggies, and Ryan Day's plans for the next few weeks in the leadup to the game.

The Indiana Hoosiers took another big step in one of the greatest rags-to-riches stories in college football history by knocking off the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 13-10, in a slugfest in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. After the game, while Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers were celebrating in a shower of confetti, the Buckeyes were left to figure out where things would go from here. So what's next for Ryan Day's program?Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

In this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, host Marc Givler breaks down some absolutely huge recruiting news. After a couple of days of drama following the announcement that Brian Hartline was leaving Ohio State to take the head coaching position at USF, 5-star wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr. announced that he would be sticking with the Buckeyes and signing on Friday. 

Ohio State pulled off a National Signing Day flip, pulling four-star Lewis Center (Ohio) Olentangy safety Kaden Gebhardt away from Clemson. Marc and Juck break down what it means for the Buckeyes in this special bonus presentation of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast.

The Ohio State defense dominated Michigan for the vast majority of the game, holding the Wolverines without a touchdown in a 27-9 win. What went right for Matt Patricia's defense, and where was Michigan able to take advantage of some things? And what does it all mean for this Saturday's No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game?All of that and more in this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis.

The Ohio State Buckeyes exorcised some demons on Saturday, running and throwing all over Wink Martindale's Michigan defense in a 27-9 win, which featured both three touchdown passes and also a run-heavy 20-play drive that consumed nearly a full quarter of the game clock.How were they able to use Martindale's tendencies against the Wolverines, and take advantage of predictable matchup wins?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from Buckeye Huddle, joins host Tom Orr to break down nine key plays from The Game, ranging from an opening possession interception and some struggles at the goal line, to the three touchdown passes, and more.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has the Hoosiers' football program in a place they've never been before - the Big Ten Championship Game in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Cignetti about how his team is preparing this weekend's massive showdown, what he learned from a regular-season loss to Ryan Day's team last year, how the 2025 Buckeyes are different from last year's squad in his eyes, and much more. 

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes exorcised some demons on Saturday in Ann Arbor, grinding archrival Michigan down in a smothering 27-9 win to clinch a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game.After the game, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and star QB Julian Sayin discussed the emotions surrounding the win, shared insights into some of the biggest plays of the game, and what the win meant to the program.

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn't just beat their archrivals from Michigan on Saturday, they physically dominated the Wolverines, pushing them around on their own field, on a snowy day that seemed well-suited for what Michigan's Sherrone Moore wants to do. So how did Ryan Day's Buckeyes do it? And what could that mean as the Buckeyes shift their sights to the postseason?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss all of that and more. 

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes are arriving at their team hotel early Friday evening in preparation for their annual showdown with archrival Michigan.The team from BuckeyeHuddle.com is live on the ground near Ann Arbor and will talk to OSU head coach Ryan Day one final time before The Game kicks off on Saturday.

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will take on their archrivals, the Michigan Wolverines Saturday at noon inside Michigan Stadium.A perfect season and a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game are on the line for the Buckeyes, while Michigan is looking to make a case for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr outside Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor to preview The Game, including five key storylines that will go a long way toward determining which team will win.

In this special bonus presentation of Buckeye Huddle Primetime, Juck and Tony Gerdeman discuss all angles of The Game live with your comments!What the Rutgers game told usRyan Day's tip-off for JJ and Carnell playingIs the Ohio State offensive line coming around, or is it fool's gold?Ryan Day's preparation feels different, doesn't it?Chip Kelly fired ??

Matt Patricia's Ohio State defense is rewriting the school's record books this season. No one has scored more than 16 points against the Buckeyes in the first 11 games of the regular season, and the defense is a darling of most advanced analytical systems, holding opponents far below their averages on the ground and through the air. But does Patricia now have more tricks left in his toolbox with archrival Michigan on deck? And how does the Wolverines' offense, with standouts like Bryce Underwood, Jordan Marshall, and Andrew Marsh match up with what the Buckeyes will be trying to do with stars like Kayden McDonald, Arvell Reese, and Caleb Downs?In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down some of Michigan's key concepts on the ground and through the air, and how Patricia and the Buckeyes may try to defend them.

The status of Ohio State star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate is still somewhat up in the air as the countdown to the Buckeyes' showdown with archrival Michigan looms on Saturday. Tuesday, OSU head coach Ryan Day didn't go into too many details on their status, but did shed some light on their recovery when he was asked if they could play on Saturday without practicing during the week. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear that answer directly from Day, as well as discussions about Matt Patricia's dominating defense, how last year's shocking upset loss to the Wolverines changed him as a coach, and more.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was anything but uptight during his afternoon press conference inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday. Day shared his thoughts on whether he was having fun this week, the challenge of playing loose in the biggest game of the season, whether former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly might rejoin the Buckeyes' staff after being fired by the Las Vegas Raiders, what he learned from last year's shocking loss to the Wolverines, and much more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes enter Saturday's game against archrival Michigan with a few crucial questions on offense, specifically the health of wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. How will their availability impact what the Buckeyes try to do against Wink Martindale's Wolverine defense? And what from Ohio State's win against Rutgers might be an indication of how they will try to move the ball Saturday inside Michigan Stadium?In this super-sized episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down five key plays from OSU's win over Rutgers and takes a look at three plays from the Michigan defense that could be a cause for concern for the Wolverines this weekend.

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore previewed this weekend's match-up between his Wolverines and archrival Ohio State at his weekly press conference on Monday. Moore discussed the intensity of the rivalry and whether the expanded College Football Playoff had lessened it in any way. Plus, the challenge posed by Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and the Ohio State passing game, why his team has dominated the second half of The Game against the Buckeyes in recent years, and more. These press conference clips are courtesy of Michigan Athletics.

Could the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines end up playing two weekends in a row? The answer is yes, but it would take a few crazy upsets this weekend. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, host Tom Orr breaks down all of the different combinations of outcomes in the three games that will determine which Big Ten teams play for the conference championship in Indianapolis on the first weekend of December.

The Ohio State rushing attack has had to kick it into high gear the last couple of weeks to make up for the loss of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, and the ground game has done what the Buckeyes needed and more. So is the rushing attack now where it needs to be entering this week's massive showdown in Ann Arbor against arch-rival Michigan?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about that and much more.