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The Ohio State women's basketball team suffered a second-round NCAA Tournament loss at home for the third straight season, falling 83-73 to Notre Dame on Monday afternoon. That brought a close to some of the Buckeyes' highest-profile winter sports. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a quick run through how the seasons for the men's and women's basketball, men's and women's hockey, and wrestling teams ended over the past few days, as well as a look ahead at the football team's return to the practice field. 

In this special bonus presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast, host Juck Miletti discusses: Ohio State is loaded with young inexperienced talent at LB. Who will emerge from the pack?Who stood out at Spring practice?Recruiting updatesThe Buckeyes' win total of 9.5 is the lowest in how long?

Jake Diebler's second season as Ohio State's head basketball coach represented a clear step forward from year one. The Buckeyes finished in the top half of the Big Ten standings, and comfortably earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament, before falling in the final minute against TCU. Now, as Diebler and the Buckeyes look to take the next step in 2026-27, they have a crucial offseason ahead. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the players that Ohio State needs to ensure they can bring back, and which positions they need to prioritize in the transfer portal. 

In this special bonus presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast, host Juck Milletti discusses: Could some welcome changes be on the way from Ryan Day?Jake Deibler confirmed what Ohio State fans thought about him one way or the otherTop 25 college football coachesRecruiting update

The 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes battled back from a 15-point halftime deficit to take a 5-point lead over 9-seeded TCU, but couldn't close the Horned Frogs out, falling 66-64 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the game, the final play that drew a lot of criticism, and what this means for the future of the Buckeye basketball program.

Kenyatta Jackson, Jr. enters the 2026 Ohio State football season as one of only two remaining members of the Buckeyes' 2022 recruiting class still on the roster. Following the second practice of Ohio State's spring football schedule, Jackson met with the media to discuss why he decided to return for a fifth season in Columbus, how the team is working to acclimate the 51 new players to the program, and his early impressions of talented true freshman defensive end Khary Wilder. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Jackson about all of that and more. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team will tip off the 2026 NCAA Tournament Thursday afternoon against the TCU Horned Frogs. TCU plays strong defense, but doesn't score particularly well, and isn't a very tall team on the whole. So what kind of matchup issues will they present to the Buckeyes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about that and much more, courtesy of the Ohio State Department of Athletics. Diebler also shares his thoughts on what goes into preparing for high-profile games on short notice, the play of freshman Amare Bynum, whether TCU's lack of size presents an opportunity for Devin Royal, and what it means for senior guard Bruce Thornton to finally make the Big Dance.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes have a unique distinction - both their offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator are former NFL head coaches. So what made Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia attractive targets when Ryan Day was looking to fill out his coaching staff? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Ryan Day himself.

Jake Diebler, Bruce Thornton, and the Ohio State men's basketball team are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. The Buckeyes received an 8-seed and will take on the 9th-seed TCU Horned Frogs on Thursday. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to preview the matchup of Ohio State and TCU, look at some key stats, and where the Horned Frogs could challenge the Buckeyes.

The Ohio State football team is two practices into its 15-practice spring schedule, and there was already a lot to see and learn inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center this spring. With 51 new players on the team, there are a lot of new faces in what is going to be a new-look season of Buckeye football. Following the second practice of the spring, redshirt sophomore QB Julian Sayin met with the media to discuss his offseason, some areas where he wants to grow before this fall, as well as his first impressions of new wide receivers Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker, and Chris Henry, Jr.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Sayin about all of that and more.

The 2025 Ohio State defense was one of the best in program history under first-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. However, the Buckeyes didn't produce as many turnovers as they have in the past. So, is there a way to take more chances to generate fumbles and interceptions, without compromising in other areas?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

Ohio State's offense was dominant for long stretches of the 2025 season, but fell flat at the end of the year in back-to-back losses to Indiana and Miami. Now, as the Buckeyes look for ways to generate more big plays and points in 2026, the coaching staff may be looking to quarterback Julian Sayin to offer an increased threat to run the ball, to give the team a numerical advantage. Is that something Sayin is willing to do? And if so, is it something he can work on this spring while wearing a no-contact jersey?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and other things they learned while talking to Sayin and senior DE Kenyatta Jackson after the second spring practice of the season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will hold their second practice of the 2026 spring football season on Thursday, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be there to provide updates on what should be a busy day inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.There are a lot of intriguing storylines this spring, including what's happening along the offensive line. Ryan Day's team has four returning starters and a number of promising young players looking to break into a bigger role. So, how are they working to mix and match offensive linemen this spring?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

The Ohio State Buckeyes opened spring practice on Tuesday inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from BuckeyeHuddle.com were there to watch the start of spring ball, and then Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held a press conference to share some updates on the offseason, coaching changes, transfer portal additions, as well as his thoughts on day one of spring ball. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, the fellas discuss what they learned from their time inside the Woody, and more.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team will kick off its spring practice schedule on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be there to watch. So what can you learn at the first practice of the spring, and what will we need to wait until later in the spring to figure out? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and much more on this spring football kickoff episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team will kick off its spring practice schedule on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be there to watch. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four potential breakout players they'll be watching closely on defense, including defensive linemen Qua Russaw and James Smith, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and cornerback Devin Sanchez.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team will kick off its spring practice schedule on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be there to watch. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four potential breakout players they'll be watching closely on offense, including offensive linemen Ian Moore and Jake Cook, wide receiver Devin McCuin, and RB Legend Bey. 

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast, Juck discusses the development of Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, puts Big Ten schools into tiers, and how Jeremiah Smith took the road less traveled to play his entire career for one program.

With the start of spring football now less than a week away, it's time to look at four players on the defensive side of the ball who could be headed into make-or-break springs. These 15 practices will be particularly important for DT Jason Moore, LB Garrett Stover, CB Miles Lockhart, and SAF Leroy Roker, all of who have to fend off talented younger players, high-level transfer additions, or both, to keep their spots on the depth chart and position themselves for bigger roles in the future. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the next 15 practices could be particularly crucial for each of those Buckeyes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes open spring practice on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, marking the start of the 2026 spring football calendar.Those 15 practices will be crucial for a team replacing as much talent as Ryan Day's team is, but it will be particularly important for four players on the offensive side of the ball. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss OL Deontae Armstrong, TE Bennett Christian, WR De'Zie Jones, and WR Phillip Bell, where they stand entering spring ball, and what's on the line for each of them this spring.

In this special bonus presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast with Juck: The Ohio State schedule is so difficult in 2026 that you could remove Oregon, USC and Texas and it would still be a more difficult schedule than 2025.The light will shine bright on the Buckeyes next year as they play in so many big games that they dominate every list featuring the best matchups of 2026.

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes will kick off spring football practice in a week, and there is a lot on the line for a number of players on the team.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss seven players who have the most to gain with a big spring.

The first game of Jake Diebler's head coaching career was a shocking upset win over No. 2 Purdue in February 2024. Now, in his second full season as the Buckeyes' men's basketball head coach, Diebler just picked up another enormous win over Matt Painter's Boilermakers, and added a crucial line to their NCAA Tournament resume.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the win and what it means for OSU's chances to make the Big Dance.

College football's most hated, and least-understood rule, could be on the verge of a major change. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the proposed change to the enforcement of targeting penalties in college football. Plus, is the NCAA about to start enforcing penalties about uniforms? And a possible change to special teams rules, too. The fellas discuss it all in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles made up one of the greatest linebacker duos in the long history of Ohio State football, and this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the two former Buckeyes put on an absolute show. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the ridiculous numbers that Reese and Styles put up, which could lead to both players going in the top-10 or even top-5 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast with Juck:Brady Edmunds drops again as he wins the LA Elite 11 Regional.Why are the Bucks going for 2nd QB?Should we care in an era when OSU has lost 4 QB's to the portal in just a few years?1 Buckeye Shoots to 5-star rangeNFL Combine Buckeye who can help himself the most

The NFL combine kicks off this week in Indianapolis, in what is shaping up to be an enormous year for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL Draft.Long-time draft guru Mel Kiper just released an updated mock draft, and he thinks Ohio State could be on the verge of doing something that no college football program has ever accomplished before. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss where former Buckeye stars like Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, and Kayden McDonald are projected to go in what could be an unprecedented run on talent.

Following one of the greatest defensive seasons in Ohio State football history, defensive coordintor Matt Patricia is coming back for an encore. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Patricia reached an agreement on a contract extension to return to coach the Buckeye defense in 2026, and beyond.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the news, what it means for the 2026 Ohio State defense, and more.

Following the USA men's hockey team's overtime win over Canada in the gold medal game, it seemed like a great time to take a look back at some of the most memorable overtime games in Ohio State football history.The Buckeyes have played in 13 overtime games since the format was first introduced in 1996, and they are 11-2 in those games, with the only losses coming at Northwestern in 2004, and at Purdue in 2011. OSU hasn't played an overtime game since beating Maryland, 52-51, in 2018. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the five greatest overtime games in Ohio State football history, including the 2016 double-OT classic against Michigan, and the 2003 Fiesta Bowl win over the Miami Hurricanes that gave Jim Tressel a 14-0 national championship season. 

Former Ohio State and current Notre Dame WR Mylan Graham made a comment the other day the college football fans have pounced on about the difference between Ohio State and Notre Dame.In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast, Juck talks about that, plus Marcus Freeman has built the best version of Notre Dame we've seen in a very long time.Who is the 2nd best Midwest best program in the next 5 years? Notre Dame is coming for the titleOhio State Wide Receiver Room has more questions than ever.What to expect from Cortez Hankton

After some special teams errors cost the Ohio State football team in some crucial moments in recent seasons, head coach Ryan Day is overhauling the unit, bringing in new Special Teams Coordinator Robby Discher from Illinois, three new placekickers including Baylor transfer Connor Hawkins, and more.So what can Buckeye fans expect from the special teams this season?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the changes and what things might look like in the kicking game when the Buckeyes open spring practice. 

Ohio State football kicks off its spring schedule in less than three weeks, and one of the areas that will get the most attention is the new look safety unit. Former Duke safety Terry Moore, and Florida State transfer Earl Little are joining Matt Guerreri's position group, along with returning starter Jaylan McClain. But can talented young players like Blaine Bradford, Leroy Roker, or Deshawn Stewart make a push for playing time, too?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.

With the start of Ohio State spring football practice now just a few weeks away, our series previewing the depth chart at each position continues today with the cornerbacks. Jermaine Mathews is back at one outside corner position, but is sophomore Devin Sanchez ready to step into a bigger role as the starter on the other side? Or will promising Georgia transfer Dominick Kelly win a spot for himself? And can talented true freshmen like Jay Timmons, Jordan Thomas, or Khmari Bing earn a role? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime Podcast, Juck takes a look at the schedules for the top-10 contenders in the 2026 Big Ten football season. Is Ohio State's the most difficult?

The 2025 Ohio State football team featured two of the greatest linebackers in Buckeye football history, as both Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles positioned themselves to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.Now, James Laurinaitis must replace both of those talented stars, and he has a lot of good options to choose from. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss who's next at linebacker for Ohio State, including last season's third linebacker, Payton Pierce, talented Wisconsin transfer Christian Allegro, second-year standouts Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford, and potentially even Alabama transfer Qua Russaw.

The Ohio State defensive line has a little bit of everything in 2026. There is a proven veteran edge in Kenyatta Jackson, a promising second-year edge in Zion Grady, a three-tech with a chance to take on a bigger role in Eddrick Houston, top transfer additions in James Smith and John Walker, and more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the depth chart for Larry Johnson's defensive line heading into 2026 Ohio State spring football practice.

With the start of Ohio State spring football practice now less than a month away, it's time to start taking a position-by-position look around the Buckeyes' team.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to take a deep dive on the depth chart for the offensive line. Tyler Bowen's position group has a lot of returning talent, but how will they make the pieces fit together?

With Ohio State's spring football practice less than a month away, it's time to start a new series looking at where things stand on the Buckeyes' depth chart at wide receiver. Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss are back, but the rest of the position group is either new to Columbus or unproven.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break things down at the three receiver positions entering the spring.

Ohio State's spring football practice starts in less than a month, so it's time to start a new series looking at where things stand on the Buckeyes' depth chart at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break things down at those three position groups entering the spring.

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime Show, Juck discusses how, between the coaching staff hires and the transfer portal additions, Ohio State's moves have set them up to win it all next season. 

The Big Ten Student-Athlete Issues Commission, including athletes from every Big Ten school, sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday, asking him to throw the NCAA's support behind a major change. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the athletes' call for an end to college player prop bets. While those are only legal in a small percentage of states, they have led to some big issues, including a federal investigation and death threats to athletes.

The Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl thanks in part to former Ohio State football star Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but also due to outstanding special teams play.That win came just weeks after the Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day made their own major investment in the kicking game, adding new special teams coordinator Robby Disher from Illinois, kicker Connor Hawkins from Baylor, as well as a high school kicker recruit, a transfer punter, and a pair of long snappers. So what inspired the total overhaul of the special teams, and what will it mean for the Buckeyes in 2026?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton added some elite talent to what was already an impressive room following the 2025 college football season. And while Jermaine Mathews and Devin Sanchez represent a strong foundation, there are also some very talented incoming true freshmen and transfer additions from the SEC who could raise the level of play even higher.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss which of those newcomers will play the biggest role for the 2026 Ohio State football team.Former Georgia CB Dominick Kelly, who transferred to Ohio State for his second seasonFormer Alabama, Utah, and Michigan CB Cam Calhoun, the most experienced newcomerTrue freshman CB Jay Timmons, ranked as a 5-star by RivalsTalented true freshman CB Jordan Thomas, out of a New Jersey high school powerhouseTrue freshman Khmari Bing, from a Maryland high school powerhouse

The Ohio State Buckeyes went into the portal to add a pair of talented wide receivers, as well as two top tight ends, but didn't bring in any offensive linemen. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os analyst for BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what those additions - and lack of additions - tell him about what to expect from the Ohio State offense under the Buckeyes' new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

The implementation of the Transfer Portal, as well as the growth of NIL has transformed college football in a big way, nowhere more than in recruiting. Mark Pantoni, the General Manager, Player Personnel for Ryan Day's Ohio State football program, just appeared on Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast to discuss the challenges of roster construction, high school recruiting, and acquiring and keeping players in the Transfer Portal era.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss their biggest takeaways from Pantoni's comments, including the mixture of players they're looking for, the increased importance of recruiting close to home, and why coming in second place for some top prospects might not sting quite as badly as it used to.

Mark Pantoni is the General Manager, Player Personnel for Ryan Day's Ohio State football program. He just appeared on Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast to discuss the challenges of roster construction, high school recruiting, and acquiring and keeping players in the Transfer Portal era.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest takeaways from Pantoni's appearance, including:The lessons of The Indiana Model, and what Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers taught the rest of the college football world.Why some talented young Buckeyes hit the portal after just one year, and the challenges of balancing youthful promise with veteran production.The absurdity of the transfer portal market, and some real-world examples of just how out of control things have gotten. 

The College Football Playoff committee just announced the dates and locations for the quarterfinal and semifinal locations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons and... well... they're kind of a mess. Why are they moving a quarterfinal game off of New Year's Eve... but only for one year?Why is there a nearly two-week break between the quarterfinal games and semifinal games? And who thought it was a good idea to play the national championship game nearly a week later than it has been for the last couple of seasons?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the schedule and why everyone from the Rose Bowl to ESPN to the NFL is to blame for this mess of a Playoff.

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost 35 players to the Transfer Portal following the 2025 college football season. That was nearly twice as many as had left Ryan Day's program following either of the two previous seasons. But Day thinks that huge list of departures may be the exception, rather than the rule moving forward. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why that might be the case, how potential changes to the college football calendar could impact that moving forward, and whether the growth of the Transfer Portal in roster building could make high school recruiting a lot less important in the future.

After offensive coordinator Brian Hartline left Ohio State to take the head coaching position at South Florida, the Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day had two positions to fill. Hartline was also the wide receivers coach, and Day is turning to two different people to replace Hartline's roles on the staff.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, what Day had to say about why he chose them for those roles, and what they could bring to the 2026 Ohio State football team. 

Ryan Day may have accidentally tipped off a big change coming to the Ohio State offensive line in 2026, with a comment he made on his radio show on Friday.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what Day had to say about Phillip Daniels, who started at right tackle in 2025, but who might be part of a big change to the Ohio State offensive line in 2026. 

A pair of promising young Ohio State running backs are going to miss the 2026 spring football season after each undergoing surgery. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what this news means for talented RBs Bo Jackson and Isaiah West for the 2026 Ohio State football season, the opportunities it will open up for new RBs Ja'Kobi Jackson, Turbo Rogers, Legend Bey, and Favour Akih, and more.