Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

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 empowered to do more in his second season as a starter?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 simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 and 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 and make a reservation today.

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 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.

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, you'll hear directly from Sayin about all of those topics and 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 and make a reservation today.

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 and make a reservation today.

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 Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 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.

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 Show0:45 – Growing up with The Game: Tony and Juck's rivalry memories4:28 – Juck explains his "Wolverine Killer" ranking formula5:20 – No. 5: Texas' best6:47 – Tony begins his "Buckeye Killers" list8:36 – No. 4: Missouri's best10:27 – Tony's No. 4: The running wounded12:25 – No. 3: Spin and win14:38 – Tony's No. 3: Died trying16:56 – No. 2: Joseph Thomas19:31 – Tony's No. 2: Timmay20:45 – No. 1: There can be only one23:55 – Tony's No. 1: Ditto26:43 – Honorable mentions from both lists29:01 – Present day: Michigan's 2026 outlook30:11 – Bryce Underwood's development and Kyle Whittingham's comments33:39 – Can Michigan's running backs carry the offense?36:36 – Breaking down Michigan's receivers and offensive line38:14 – Evaluating Michigan's defensive front40:34 – Concerns about the Wolverines' secondary and linebackers43:52 – Michigan's schedule and biggest swing games44:45 – Looking ahead: Recruiting under Kyle Whittingham51:17 – Is Michigan's recruiting momentum slowing?55:22 – The long-term future of the Wolverines57:02 – Final thoughts and predictionsIf you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your own lists:Who are your Top 5 Wolverine Killers?Who are your Top 5 Buckeye Killers?How do you see Michigan's future under Kyle Whittingham?⭐ The best way to support everything we do is by becoming a member at BuckeyeInsiders.com for premium Ohio State coverage, analysis, recruiting, and community discussion.

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 earn spots in the rotation this fall.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 simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 rotation.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 simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 is simply unmatched. JeffRuby.com/Columbus

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 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

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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 College Football Playoff, what it will take to get USC over the hump and into the CFP, and why he's so openly confident about his team this year.

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 could have on this season's Penn State team. Plus, you'll hear his thoughts on imprinting his culture on the Penn State program, how he'll adapt to the increased expectations in Happy Valley, and more.

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 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 hear, 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 and make a reservation today. 

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 Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 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.

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 to discuss the impact of Edmunds remaining in Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class, as well as the future of the quarterback position for the Buckeyes. 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.

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 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.

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 be to the running back room in the next couple of seasons?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.

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 to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 for the 2026 season. 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.

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 Fakatou, and Wyatt Smith, and more.

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 Chris Henry, Jr. 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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 going to pick off Michigan QB Bryce Underwood?The answers to those questions and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. This 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.

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 Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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 Jelavic and Pippen following practice this week.Today's show 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.

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 Jake Diebler about the game and why he's a big fan of playing in-state matchups like this. 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.

5-star 2027 RB prospect David Gabriel Georges will announce his commitment on July 22. His recruitment is down to three schools, but the decision is likely to come down to the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. So which way is the talented back leaning? An interview with his uncle this week at On3 may have provided some insight.Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he said, what DGG said in response, and what it could mean for Ohio State's chances to land the future star. Our new website is now live at BuckeyeInsiders.com, and we invite you to come check it out. We would love to have you sign up for a membership and join us on the Insiders Board, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, to talk about this story, and everything else happening around Ohio State Buckeyes football, basketball, and other sports. Sign up today at Buckeye Insiders.com 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.

The day we've been waiting for is finally (almost) here! Buckeye Insiders, the new Ohio State fan community is set to launch Wednesday, July 8 at Noon Eastern. Who is a part of the new site? How is it going to be different? How can you be a part of it all?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to talk about everything you need to know to be a part of the big launch day. Today's show 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.

In this special bonus presentation of the Time And Change Will Surely Show, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti discuss the past, present, and future of Ohio State freshman phenoms.Tony and Juck rank the Top 10 true freshman seasons ever by a Buckeye, led by Jeremiah Smith's incredible 2024 campaign. Along the way, they debate Andy Katzenmoyer, Maurice Clarett, Orlando Pace, Ted Ginn Jr., the Bosa brothers, J.K. Dobbins and more before turning their attention to the current Buckeyes.Which members of Ohio State's 2026 freshman class could make a championship-level impact? Could Chris Henry Jr., Legend Bey, Brock Boyd, Jay Timmons or Khari Wilder become the next freshman stars? Finally, the guys look ahead to the 2027 recruiting class and discuss the long-term outlook for one of Ohio State's most talented groups in recent memory, including the pursuit of David Gabriel-Georges.Who would make your Top 10 list?Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting, history, and analysis.This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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.

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork about some big changes coming to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.The program is rolling out a $125 million renovation project that will totally remake the program's offices and practice facility. You'll hear from Bjork about what's about to change, when the project will launch, and what the team will do while its facility is being rebuilt.Today's episode is sponsored 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.

There has been a lot of speculation about the future direction of college sports, and whether the top teams in the nation could ultimately break off from the traditional conference structure to form a Super League. Ohio State would unquestionably be included in any plans along those lines, but is that something the Buckeyes want to see happen?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that question directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, would the reported plans to pool media rights across conferences cost the Buckeyes money? And could OSU get backed into a corner and be forced to do something it doesn't really want to?Today's episode is sponsored 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.

The House Settlement completely changed the game in college sports last year, allowing schools to distribute revenue-sharing dollars to student-athletes for the first time ever. It's up to each school how it wants to split those dollars between different sports. So how much money is available to Ohio State athletes, which sports do the Buckeyes split the money between, and how have things changed from last year to this? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answers to those questions and much more directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. He was also asked whether the men's basketball team gets enough resources to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten, the future of the Schottenstein Center as the home of the Buckeye basketball programs, and more.Today's episode is sponsored 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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU. In this special breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Harrison's commitment and what it means for the future of the wide receiver room in Columbus. His commitment gives OSU at least one 5-star wide receiver in every recruiting class from 2023 to 2029, starting with Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Quincy Porter, Chris Henry, Jr., Jamier Brown, Jett Harrison, and Austin Miller. Today's episode is sponsored 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.

A bill going through Congress right now promises to address a number of issues currently facing college athletics, but would it be good for Ohio State if it actually passes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on that proposed legislation, what it could mean for the Buckeyes, and the impact it could have if it isn't in Ohio State's best interest.And thanks to our friends at 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.

Ohio State's 2027 defensive line recruiting class was already one of the strongest in recent history, and then Larry Johnson added a commitment on Monday from 5-star edge Marcus Fakatou. Now, with the nation's top overall player, 5-star David Jacobs, already committed, along with 4-stars Wyatt Smith and Prince Goldsby (considered an edge by many ranking sources), where does this rank among the greatest defensive line classes in Ohio State history?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and where this year's class stacks up against some of the best hauls of the past including 2021 (JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Mike Hall), and 2016 (Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper, Malik Barrow), and 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 and make a reservation today.

The college football magazines are starting to come out, including this week's release of Phil Steele's popular edition. Steele has Ohio State ranked No. 3 in the nation, which puts them on track to have a difficult path through the College Football Playoff. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what a hypothetical road to the national championship could look like for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of Ryan Day's Buckeyes. Today's show 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.

The Ohio State men's basketball program has unquestionably taken a step forward over the span of the last year, and seems poised to do that again in the upcoming season.But in the wake of Michigan's national championship, many Buckeye basketball fans found themselves wondering if OSU invested enough in its program to field a team that could compete with the top of the Big Ten.In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned about that from a conversation with OSU athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, what is the future of the Schottenstein Center? Will Ohio State basketball continue to call it home? Or could the program be on the move?Today's episode is sponsored 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. 

This is a special bonus presentation of The Time And Change Will Surely Show, one of the new podcasts from the Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network. Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football. 1:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered1:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies2:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era3:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good5:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories6:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments7:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank9:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses10:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings11:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith13:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"15:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans17:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era18:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses19:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster21:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s22:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses23:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever26:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?28:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma31:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?35:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?36:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics39:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting41:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone43:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting46:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments48:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications50:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?52:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy54:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well56:49 – Is player development more important than ever?57:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means58:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage

The Ohio State men's basketball program held its "Vet Camp" this week, welcoming back more than a dozen former players, including stars like Scoonie Penn, David Lighty, Greg Oden, and former head coach Thad Matta. It's a great kickoff to a new season, and an opportunity for the next Ohio State team to learn from some living legends. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the week, what it means to both the former and current players, and more. This 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.

The Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the year-round home of Ohio State's football team, is about to get a massive overhaul. Thursday morning, Ross Bjork, the OSU athletic director, met with the media to discuss a $125 million renovation project for the WHAC that's expected to kick off in a little more than a year.  Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the program feels like it needs to overhaul the facility, what's going to happen to the team during that construction project, and what to expect when it's all done. 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.

Jake Diebler's third full season as Ohio State's head coach is going to have a different - and bigger - look than the previous two years. The Buckeyes loaded up with big bodies in the front court to allow Amare Bynum to play farther from the hoop, and those bigger players should give OSU the ability to throw a number of different looks at opponents. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the new basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the four big players that Diebler is going to roll out this year, and how they could change the game for the basketball Buckeyes. Ivan Njegoven, who is ready to take on a bigger role in year threeAndrija Jelavic, a Kentucky transfer who can stretch the floorJosh Ojianwuna, a big-bodied Baylor transfer who can provide muscle down lowVuk Lazerovic, a freshman who may be a year away from taking on a roleToday'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 simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.