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Matt Patricia is just over a week away from his first game as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, and it is going to be a big one. The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are coming to Columbus to face No. 2 Ohio State in one of the most-anticipated non-conference matchups in years. Patricia has a long history with the Manning family from his days with the New England Patriots, but this will be his first matchup with mega-hyped Texas QB Arch Manning. Patricia discussed what he knows about Arch, what he's learned from previous Manning matchups, and much more. You'll hear it all directly from him in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
With the massive No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown between Ohio State and Texas now just over 10 days away, there are still questions to be answered for the Buckeyes' defense. We know that star safety Caleb Downs will play a crucial role at the back of of the Buckeyes' defense, but who will be playing at the safety spot next to him?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com tried to get the answers to that question and more from OSU safeties coach Matt Guerreri and cornerbacks coach Tim Walton on Tuesday inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Tony joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he learned on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes have their starting quarterback. Monday, OSU head coach Ryan Day announced that redshirt freshman Julian Sayin would start the season-opener against the Texas Longhorns, setting up a showdown with another former 5-star QB prospect, Arch Manning. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the coaching staff picked Sayin over Lincoln Kienholz, and also share updates on several other key positional battles on this year's team.
Ohio State named its 2025 captains over the weekend, including three players in just their third seasons of college football. So what makes Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Caleb Downs a good fit to lead this year's Buckeye football team? And why was senior linebacker Sonny Styles named both a team captain and the Block O jersey recipient?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Will the Buckeyes have standout defensive tackle Eddrick Houston for the season opener against Texas? Tony Gerdeman joins Tom Orr to break that down.
The 2025 college football season will kick off with one of the biggest games of the year in week one inside Ohio Stadium, as two of the best teams in the nation square off. When the Texas Longhorns take on the Ohio State Buckeyes, both teams will be breaking in new quarterbacks with impressive recruiting pedigrees, with Arch Manning leading Texas, and either Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz quarterbacking the Buckeyes. What are some areas to watch when those talented teams square off? Brett Ciancia of PickSixPreviews.com joins host Tom Orr for a Texas vs. Ohio State preview, as well as a look at some of the other national title contenders that could come out of the Big Ten. Is this the year that James Franklin and Penn State finally get over the hump to beat OSU, win the Big Ten, and even the national championship? Is Oregon destined for a step back following its run to the conference championship and No. 1 ranking in 2024? Will Michigan's freshman phenom QB Bryce Underwood be ready for prime time when the bright lights come on?And which College Football Playoff contender could be headed for a surprisingly tough season?You'll hear about that and much more in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. And make sure you check out Pick Six Previews at www.PickSixPreviews.com
With less than three weeks to go until the season-opening No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with the Texas Longhorns, the Ohio State Buckeyes are still trying to figure out who their starting offensive line will be in Week One. However, there are signs that new O-Line coach Tyler Bowen may be getting close to a decision.Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss what they learned while talking to Bowen and his players in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Following the first scrimmage of 2025 fall camp, how close is Ohio State head coach Ryan Day to naming a starting quarterback? Monday, Day met with the media, and both the questions and the answers seemed to point to one candidate being the most likely to win the starting job. And with the titanic season-opening showdown with Texas now less than three weeks away, that decision could be coming soon. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the Ohio State quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz, which player is seemingly ahead right now, and when a final decision could be announced.
The 2024 Ohio State football team saw a huge benefit from splitting carries between TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, as both backs stayed healthy throughout the season and reached 1,000 yards on the ground. Now, with both of them off to the NFL, will Carlos Locklyn's room produce another pair of backs with that level of production? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Locklyn about that and much more. How sophomore RB James Peoples has grown since his first season with the BuckeyesHow CJ Donaldson's background as a receiver could impact his productionAnd more
Before the 12-team College Football Playoff format went into effect, Ralph Russo of the Associated Press found that on average over the previous 10 seasons, a 12-team CFP field would have consisted of:4 of the top-5 teams in the preseason AP Poll2 of the teams ranked from 6-10 in the preseason AP Poll2 of the teams ranked from 11-20 in the preseason AP Poll1 of the teams ranked from 21-25 in the preseason AP Poll3 teams not ranked at all in the preseason AP PollLast summer, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joined host Tom Orr to take their shot at using that formula to predict the first-ever 12-team CFP field. How did the formula hold up, and how did Tony and Tom do with their predictions?And more importantly, how do they think that formula will play out in the 2025 college football season?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get the answers to all of that and more.
With Cody Simon off to the NFL, Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese is set to take on a much bigger role in the Buckeyes' defense in 2025, starting with the massive No. 1 vs. No. 2 season-opening showdown with the Texas Longhorns. What has linebackers coach James Laurinaitis seen from Reese that makes him think he's ready for this bigger role?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and much more from Laurinaitis, as well as Ohio State quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler.
Tuesday morning, Ohio State announced a series of major changes to game day operations inside Ohio Stadium for Buckeye football games, starting with the season opener against Texas. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the new look for home games in the Horseshoe. Plus, the fellas talk about what they learned from OSU head coach Ryan Day, as well as QB coach Billy Fessler, and quarterbacks Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are entering their second week of fall camp, as they prepare for a season opening No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup with the Texas Longhorns. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline about the start of OSU's fall camp, the growth of projected starting wide receivers Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, and Brandon Inniss, as well as how big of a role players like Bryson Rodgers and Mylan Graham could have this fall. Plus, his thoughts on freshman RB Turbo Rogers, how he's working with new run game coordinator Tyler Bowen, and much more.
Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will bring a very different perspective to this year's Buckeye defense after spending the last two decades coaching in the NFL. He is replacing college football lifer Jim Knowles in that role, but how much different will this year's defense be? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Patricia about that and much more, including what Caleb Downs could bring to the nickel role, how some young defensive tackles are making the most of Eddrick Houston's absense, what kind of impact transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson could have this fall, and much more.
The Ohio State Buckeyes were back on the practice field for day one of 2025 fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw and what they learned during practice on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.The fellas discuss Eddrick Houston's injury and what it could mean for this year's team, what they learned about the quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz, the impressive performance from second-year wide receiver Mylan Graham, and more.
The Ohio State Buckeyes kick off fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and there will be a lot of new faces running with the ones on defense compared to last season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest storylines to watch on the defensive side of the ball, including our first look at transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson, how much players like Will Smith, Jr., Jason Moore, and Tywone Malone have improved in the interior of the defensive line, how the Buckeyes plan to take advantage of a talented trio of safeties, and more.
The Ohio State Buckeyes kick off their 2025 fall preseason camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five things they're interested to see on offense, ranging from the battle for the starting quarterback job between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz, to the development of running backs James Peoples, CJ Donaldson, Sam Williams-Dixon, Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, and Turbo Rogers, how the offensive line will line up, and whether Max Klare will be able to revolutionize the tight end position in Columbus.
Ohio State and Oregon don't have much shared history, but playing two high-profile matchups during the 2024 season hit the fast-forward button on what may be a developing rivalry.During 2025 Big Ten Media Days, the Buckeyes were asked a number of questions about the Ducks, including about Ryan Day's relationship with Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, their impressions of Oregon's Autzen Stadium, the dramatic and controversial ending to the teams' regular-season matchup, and the Buckeyes' blowout win in the 2025 Rose Bowl.
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns will kick off their 2025 regular seasons with one of the most anticipated matchups of the entire year when they square off in a top-5 showdown inside Ohio Stadium.The two teams are coming off a classic Cotton Bowl matchup in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and now Steve Sarkesian and the Longhorns will be looking for revenge.Both teams will be starting new quarterbacks with Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz battling it out to be the starter for the Buckeyes, and Arch Manning finally getting a chance to live up to his immense hype for the Horns. Plus, Ohio State's superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is looking for some personal redemption after being held to just one catch for three yards the last time these teams met.
Penn State QB Drew Allar met with reporters for an extended discussion of the Nittany Lions' 2025 season at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas.Allar discussed a number of topics related to Ohio State, including how former Buckeye defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has used information from his time in Columbus to improve Allar's game, what it will mean to get a chance to play in the Horseshoe this fall, and what it's going to take to finally get over the hump and beat the Buckeyes after so many close calls.
Big Ten Media Days wrapped up last Thursday in Las Vegas, but there is still a lot from those three days to discuss as we count down the days to the start of Ohio State's 2025 fall camp. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a chance to hear everything that Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said about Ohio State, the rivalry between the Buckeyes and Wolverines, whether the NCAA investigation into the Connor Stalions cheating scandal was a distraction entering the season, and much more.
2025 Big Ten Media Days just wrapped up with Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore saying of Ohio State's national championship, "You know it's not no real win if y'all didn't beat us."Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of Buckeye Huddle discuss that, plus what they learned from Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, and much more in this special live episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
It has been "close, but no cigar" for the Penn State Nittany Lions for close to a decade against Ohio State. James Franklin's program hasn't beaten the Buckeyes or won the Big Ten since 2016, but with senior QB Drew Allar, a veteran offensive line, and the dynamic RB duo of Katron Allen and Nick Singleton all back, this could be the year the Lions end that streak.Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss what they learned while talking to Franklin, Allar, and the Nittany Lions on Wednesday at 2025 Big Ten Media Days.
Tuesday afternoon, news broke that the College Sports Commission was making a major change to how it would handle NIL payments from collectives.So what will this mean for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com talked to OSU athletic director Ross Bjork about that and much more today at Big Ten Media Days.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti wrote a letter to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions asking them to let Michigan go without any further punishment in the Connor Stalions case. That news broke Monday, in a story by Dan Wetzel of ESPN. So why is Petitti coming to the Wolverines' defense, how much will that impact the punishments the COI might ultimately lay out, and why is that story just coming out today?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss all of that and more in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
The unofficial kickoff to the 2025 Big Ten football season happens this week in Las Vegas with the start of Big Ten Media Days. This three-day event brings all 18 teams in the league together for 72 hours of college football talk, drama, and intrigue. And this year, there will be a LOT to talk about. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the hottest topics of conversation this week, including how schools are taking different approaches to NIL, the future of the College Football Playoff, and how a certain three-letter conference down south has gotten demolished by the Big Ten the last couple of seasons.
The sport of college football has been going through a tumultuous time over the past few years as constant change and uncertainty have left everyone from athletic directors to head coaches to boosters unsure of which rules need to be followed, and which ones are more of a suggestion. Now, just about a month after the House Settlement supposedly got everyone on the same page (it didn't), and weeks after Congress looked like they might step in to provide some additional guardrails with the SCORE Act (they haven't), now it's the Executive Branch's turn to take a swing at solving the issue. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the latest news - a report from Ross Dellenger that the White House may try to save college football from itself with an Executive Order to answer some of the biggest questions facing the sport.
Big Ten Media Days kick off next week in Las Vegas, but this week, it's the SEC's turn in the spotlight, including Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Texas Longhorns. The Horns were asked about their season-opening showdown with Ohio State, the chance for revenge following their season-ending loss in the College Football Playoffs in the Cotton Bowl in January, the challenge of defending OSU superstar WR Jeremiah Smith, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear everything the Longhorns had to say about Ohio State, as well as some other topics of interest.
In 2024, former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord transferred to Syracuse and put up massive numbers for his team in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Now, in 2025, another one of Ryan Day's former quarterbacks, Devin Brown, is hoping to do the same thing. Brown is now a member of the Cal Bears, and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com thinks he could be on the way to an impressive season in Berkeley.Tony joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, as well as three other predictions for the 2025 college football season.
Ohio State has been playing college football since 1890, and over that span the Buckeyes have had some remarkable players accomplish incredible things. But there are some Buckeye football records that will likely never be broken. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to rank the most unbreakable records on the defensive side of the football. Will Chris Spielman and Tom Cousineau's record of 29 tackles in a game ever be matched?Can any Buckeye ever top Malik Hooker's record of three pick sixes in a single season?What would it take to top Marcus Marek's record for career tackles?
In this special bonus episode of the Daily Huddle podcast, host Garrett Searight takes a look at the latest in the Connor Stalions saga. TCU's Sonny Dykes said recently that they were told Michigan was stealing signs, so they changed theirs. Over the weekend, Connor Stalions disagreed by saying he knew exactly what TCU was running. So who's lying? Garrett Searight tried to figure it out.
The Ohio State Buckeyes lost 14 players to the NFL Draft in April, leaving a lot of spots available for young players to take on much bigger roles in the 2025 Buckeye football season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com thinks there are five Ohio State players poised for a breakout season this fall. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss why WR Brandon Inniss, RB James Peoples, QB Julian Sayin, DE Kenyatta Jackson, Jr, and DT Eddrick Houston could be on the verge of very big things.
In this special bonus episode, Garrett Searight of The Daily Huddle podcast looks at some of the greatest rivalries in college football. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to The Daily Huddle wherever you get Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.
The Ohio State football program has reached some incredible heights in recent years, but even during national championship seasons, they haven't been able to touch a number of records set by previous players. What are the 10 most unbreakable records on offense in Ohio State history?Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, including something Dwayne Haskins accomplished in 2018 that's almost impossible to do now.Plus, the three marks set by two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin that no one has come close to in the last 50 years. And the three records set by freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith in 2024 that are almost certainly out of reach for decades to come.
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face a challenging road schedule in 2025, including a pair of trips to projected College Football Playoff participants, a cross-country journey to one of the most hostile environments in the sport, and more. So, which of the Buckeyes' road trips are the most dangerous?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down those road matchups, starting with Ohio State's first visit to Washington's Husky Stadium in 18 years, and concluding with the annual showdown with arch-rival Michigan.
The EA Sports College Football 26 game will hit consoles on Monday for those who paid for the early release date. The rest of the nation will have to wait for Thursday. But for any Buckeye fans, this game promises to be worth the wait, as the top two players in the ratings are both going to play in scarlet and gray. In this special bonus episode of the Daily Huddle podcast, host Garrett Searight breaks down some of the top-rated quarterbacks in the game and shares his thoughts to get you ready for the kickoff of the virtual season.
Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class is seemingly in pretty good shape on the interior of the defensive line, but there are some significant holes still waiting to be filled on the edges. So why are things seemingly lagging there, and what can Larry Johnson, Ryan Day, and the Buckeye program do about it?Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning to discuss it all.
A Buckeye Huddle podcast listener asked, and Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answered. What has happened to the Buckeye football program since the team won the national championship back in January?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a Cliff Notes run through everything you need to know including:Where former Buckeyes ended up after transferring outWhich assistants left the program, and where they ended upWho replaced them on the staffWhich true freshmen stood out during spring ballWhat the biggest lingering questions were after the spring gameWhere the Buckeyes' historic NFL Draft class ended upHow the House Settlement is impacting things in recruiting
Jeremiah Smith's freshman season was filled with firsts in Ohio State football history as he rewrote the Buckeye record book en route to a national championship. Now, as a sophomore, could some news that broke on Monday afternoon be a hint that he could be about to make history again?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the players most likely to earn spots as team captains, and whether Smith might make history by becoming the first true sophomore in program history to earn that honor.
It was a busy weekend for the Ohio State football program, as the Buckeyes landed commitments from a pair of 2026 defensive linemen. You can get a breakdown of the commitment of Damari Simeon on the Buckeye Weekly podcast feed, and in this special bonus episode, you'll hear Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com breaking down the impact of the commitment of Cameron Brickle.
The College Football Playoff will have a different look this fall in the second season for the 12-team format. The biggest change: the top four spots are no longer guaranteed to go to four different conference champions. So what will that mean for this year's Buckeye team?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to look at what this year's College Football Playoff field could look like, based on the predictions of college football magazine guru Phil Steele.
In this special bonus edition of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, we are talking about Ohio State picking up Phoenix (Ariz.) offensive tackle Aaron Thomas and what the Buckeyes are getting with this big-bodied tackle. This is Ohio State's second OL commit in the state of Arizona and he fills a position of need at tackle as the Buckeyes are always looking for players to play outside. What else is Ohio State getting here and what does the board look like for a potential fifth linemen in the class? Kevin Noon is sitting in for Marc Givler and is joined by Tom Orr as we break down this recruiting news.
In this special bonus presentation of the Daily Huddle podcast, host Garrett Searight discusses a new law proposed in the Michigan state legislature that could put the Spartans and Wolverines at odds with the new House settlement.
The 2025 Ohio State football season will kick off against the Texas Longhorns in less than 70 days. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com has some bold predictions on how the Buckeyes' season could go. He joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to discuss:Can CB Devin Sanchez do something no OSU freshman has in more than 20 years?Will the Buckeyes' quarterbacks accomplish something for the first time since 1995?Can an offensive standout hit a milestone no Buckeye has in more than a decade?Will LB Sonny Styles do something no OSU linebacker has since AJ Hawk?
The Ohio State men's basketball program will have a new look in 2025-26, as Jake Diebler's program spent a busy season on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal to rebuild a roster that narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament in the spring. Diebler met with the media recently to share his thoughts on the upcoming season, and some of the team's biggest moves. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Diebler about some of those moves, including the three major additions to the frontcourt, and their quest to add backcourt depth to help veteran guard Bruce Thornton in his final season in Columbus.
Ohio State's latest 5-star quarterback signee, Tavien St. Clair, made a name for himself with impressive performances at the Buckeyes' summer 7-on-7 camps. Thursday, his younger brother, Reign St. Clair, put on a show at the same camp. Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they saw from the 2028 quarterback prospect. Plus, could Ohio State be getting ready to add a second quarterback to their 2027 class? With Brady Edmunds already committed, another 2027 signalcaller with an OSU offer had an impressive day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Could Teddy Jarrard end up a Buckeye as well? And could two-quarterback recruiting classes become a more common thing?All that, plus a look at in-state linebacker commit CJ Sanna on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Camp season is wrapping up this week at Ohio State, and two of the quarterbacks at the top of the Buckeyes' board for 2028 were on campus to work out in front of Ryan Day and the OSU coaching staff. Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com was there to see both Champ Monds and Neimann Lawrence throw. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he saw from both players, as well as where things stand in their recruitments in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Recruiting season has kicked into high gear for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they work to fill their 2026 recruiting class. Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the latest Ohio State recruiting news and rumors following a big weekend of official visits. Could a current SEC commit be on the verge of a flip to Ohio State?Which defensive line target is trending toward the Buckeyes, and which might be headed elsewhere?Has Tim Walton found his next top cornerback target?And more
The College Football Playoff will have a different look in 2026, but it's still up in the air what that new format might look like. The Big Ten and SEC are pushing a format where they would each get four guaranteed spots, the Big 12 and ACC would get two each, the non-power leagues would get one, and three spots would be set aside for an at-large team. Other leagues seem to favor five conference champions getting a guaranteed spot, with the other 11 spots going to at-large teams. So which of those formats would have typically worked out better for Ohio State? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.
Breaking Down Ohio State's $20.5M NIL Strategy: Insights from Ross Bjork | Buckeyes Tomorrow MorningJoin host Tony Gerdeman on this episode of Buckeyes Tomorrow Morning as he covers the latest from Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork's press conference. Dive into the details of Ohio State's new $20.5 million NIL cap, the Buckeye Sports Group, and Project 36. Learn how the funds will be distributed among four key sports: football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball. Get insights into the compliance with Title IX and the potential roadblocks involving Congress and employment status for student athletes. For the full hour-long discussion with Ross Bjork, check out the video at youtube.com/buckeyehuddle and find detailed bullet points at buckeyehuddle.com. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the thumbs up! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:38 Interview with Ross Bjork: Overview 01:37 NIL and Buckeye Sports Group03:27 Project 36: Funding Allocation 06:48 Title IX and Gender Equality 08:24 Decision-Making and Allocation Metrics10:28 Employment Status Debate 12:46 Legal Perspectives on Compensation Rules15:16 Conclusion and Farewell