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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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will enter their regular-season finale against archrival Michigan unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the nation, following their 42-9 win over Rutgers on Saturday inside Ohio Stadium.Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down a few takeaways from the win over the Scarlet Knights, and what it means for next weekend's matchiup in Ann Arbor.

In this special bonus episode of the BuckeyeHuddle Prime Time podcast, Juck breaks down the 13 commits Ohio State has landed since the start of October. 

The UCLA Bruins took a more aggressive approach to pass rushing than most opponents have against Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes this season, and it led to one of the lowest Ohio State passing outputs of the year. So is that a recipe that other teams will be able to use? Or was it just a result of Carnell Tate being out, and Jeremiah Smith being limited? In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross discusses five plays that show where the Buckeye offense struggled to move the ball through the air, the different reasons why that happened, and what it could mean moving forward.

In the week leading up to Ohio State's regular-season home finale against Rutgers, many Buckeye fans are very concerned about the health status of star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Tate has missed the Buckeyes' last two games, and Smith was listed as questionable for the game against UCLA, played only in the first half, and left the field with a noticable limp after the game. So what's the latest on those two stars? And is there any concern about QB Julian Sayin after he tweaked his ankle against the Bruins?In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear every question and answer about those injuries directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano got asked a very interesting question at his press conference this week: Do the Scarlet Knights have a little bit of an edge this weekend when they play at Ohio State because the Buckeyes might be looking ahead to next weekend's game against arch-rival Michigan? Schiano has some real insight in this area, after serving as Ohio State's defensive coordinator in 2017 and 2018. In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and several other great questions about the Buckeyes, Rutgers, and this weekend's game, directly from Schiano. 

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday and was asked about the latest on injuries to wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith, whether there was about to be a shakeup at right guard, and this Saturday's Senior Day celebration. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, host Tom Orr is joined by Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com to discuss that and more.

Ohio State kicked off its Sunday morning with a big commitment from four-star Buford (Ga.) defensive end Dre Quinn. Marc and Juck break down the big recruiting news for the Buckeyes in this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, star QB Julian Sayin, and a cameo from UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper about the Buckeyes' 48-10 win over the Bruins on Saturday night, including updates on the status of injured OSU wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, the improvement of young running backs Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, and James Peoples, where Sayin still needs to improve his game, and much more. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes rolled to a 48-10 win over UCLA Saturday night inside Ohio Stadium to improve to 10-0 on the season. After the game, Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joined host Tom Orr to discuss some of their biggest takeaways from the game, including an update on the health of star WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, whether this win locks up a berth in the College Football Playoff, and more.

There is only one opponent that this Ohio State team should fear this season. Juck explains on this special bonus episode of Buckeye Huddle Primetime.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has continued to iterate his Buckeye defense, mixing in new looks to what has been a very effective scheme through three-quarters of the 2025 college football regular season. Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to break down some of the looks the Buckeyes used in a dominating win over Purdue. This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is sponsored 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.

Nine games into the 2025 Ohio State football season, things still aren't totally settled along the offensive line. Backup RG Josh Padilla and starting RT Phillip Daniels sat out the Buckeyes' win at Purdue due to injury, so when will they be back on the field? And when they do return, could a change be coming to the starting lineup?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear an update to that question and much more, directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes rolled to another comfortable win Saturday against Purdue, and while the game wasn't exactly thrilling, there were some signs of progress for Ryan Day's offense. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross joins host Tom Orr to discuss the positives in the ground game, as well as looking at some of the continuing concerns along the offensive line. Plus, detailed breakdowns of one of the best - and worst - throws Julian Sayin made all day. 

The UCLA Bruins are getting set for their second cross-country trip to face one of the nation's top teams in just the last three weeks. After suffering a 56-6 loss at Indiana, now UCLA is set to travel to Columbus to take on the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a first-hand look at where things stand for the Bruins right now, directly from their interim head coach Tim Skipper. He turned things around right away, taking an 0-4 team to three straight wins, before back-to-back losses against Indiana and Nebraska. Skipper provides updates on a key injury on their offensive line, some positive takeaways from their last game against Nebraska, and what impresses him most about Ryan Day's Ohio State team. 

Ohio State's 34-10 win at Purdue offered a number of young Buckeyes a chance to take on bigger roles. So did players like RG Gabe Van Sickle, WR Mylan Graham, RT Ian Moore, TE Jelani Thurman, and RB Isaiah West make the most of those opportunities, and are they ready to potentially take on bigger roles in the home stretch of the season?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and a number of other questions directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. Why did Carnell Tate miss the game, and is there any concern about a longer-term health issue for him? Is the right guard position still an issue? And when will Josh Padilla be back from his injury?

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes put together a workmanlike effort to beat Purdue 34-10 without a handful of starters.Starting WR Carnell Tate, RT Phillip Daniels, rotation RG Josh Padilla, and DT Tywone Malone missed the game, and the Buckeyes played a deep rotation in most position groups during the game. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four key takeaways from the win.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on Purdue on Saturday afternoon in Ross-Ade Stadium, and the Boilermakers will likely take the same approach as many OSU opponents have this season: take away star WR Jeremiah Smith and make someone else beat them. So how will Ryan Day's program respond? In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Day and QB Julian Sayin about that, plus DT Kayden McDonald discusses his change in approach this year, and TE Max Klare talks about returning to the place where he played his first two seasons of college football, and where his younger brother is still on the Boilermaker football team. 

Mason Wilhelm, a 2026 offensive line prospect out of St. Edward's High School in northeast Ohio, committed to play college football for the Ohio Stte Buckeyes.Wilhelm is the son of former OSU all-American linebacker Matt Wilhelm, and was previously committed to Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr for this special breaking news episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is running the nation's top defense for the nation's No. 1 team, but he's not resting on his laurels. Instead, Patricia is mixing in a number of different looks to keep opponents off-balance, and keep the Buckeyes' defense dominant.In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down some of the different looks the Buckeyes showed in their 38-14 win over Penn State, and discusses a couple of things the Nittany Lions were able to do successfully, and how Patricia countered those later in the game.

Ohio State's offensive coaching staff came up with a winning game plan against former colleague and current Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in the Buckeyes' 38-14 win over the Nittany Lions. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the concepts that helped OSU find success in the ground game, as well as taking the top off of Penn State's defense through the air.