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Through seven games, Matt Patricia's Ohio State defense has allowed just 41 points, the fewest of any team since 1993 Florida State. He's doing it with a unit that lost eight starters from its national championship squad in 2024, and was expected to take a step back. So how is he doing it?In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross looks at how Patricia's use of multiple fronts and different coverages helped them put up a shutout at Wisconsin last weekend.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the middle of their second off-week of the 2025 college football season now, and even with the team ranked at the top of the polls and unbeaten, they're still looking for areas to improve. One of those is on the offensive line, where what had been a rotation between Tegra Tshabola and Josh Padilla at right guard could be on the verge of a change.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from OSU head coach Ryan Day about that and much more, including the play of redshirt freshman QB Julian Sayin, and whether they are turning the intensity up or down in practice this week. 

Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men's basketball program just landed the fourth-highest ranked recruit the Buckeyes have this century. Anthony Thompson, a 2026 forward ranked the No. 8 player overall in his class, committed to the Buckeyes on Tuesday. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the commitment and what it could mean for the future of the Ohio State basketball program. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes rolled to a 34-0 win at Wisconsin on Saturday, thanks in part to an efficient and sometimes explosive use of RPOs. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com has a breakdown of how the RPO game helped the Buckeyes hit big plays, both on the ground, and through the air.

Julian Sayin put up impressive stats in the Buckeyes' 34-0 win over Wisconsin on Saturday. He completed 86 percent of his passes (36-for-42) for 393 yards and four touchdowns in the victory. After the game, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was clearly impressed with the redshirt freshman's performance. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Day about Sayin's game, how he has developed over the course of his career, and more. Plus, WR Carnell Tate had a monster game. Day shares the story behind Tate's crazy touchdown catch, and where he ranks among the best players in the nation.

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to roll through their 2025 regular season, knocking off Wisconsin, 34-0 to improve to 7-0 on the season.There was a lot to like from the Buckeyes' perspective, starting with a stunning performance from QB Julian Sayin, who finished 36-for-42 for 393 yards and four touchdowns. WR Carnell Tate added a pair of touchdown receptions, and the Buckeye defense put together four totally impressive quarters, continuing its historically dominating run under defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.But there were areas for concern as well, including another rough day for the rushing attack, and an uneven performance by the special teams.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to recap it all on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

In this special bonus episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss the commitment of 2026 safety Khmari Bing to Ohio State. Bing was previously committed to Maryland.

Entering the Buckeyes' game at Illinois, Matt Patricia's defense was allowing fewer than six points per game, and had given up just two touchdowns total in five games.Then, the Illini used an up-tempo offense to put up a pair of touchdowns in the second half of their 34-16 loss to the Buckeyes.So is that going to be a potential concern for Patricia's defense moving forward? And why did it create issues against the Illini?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to answer that and discuss much more from the game, and what it could mean this weekend against Wisconsin.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell met with the media to preview the Badgers' game this weekend with top-ranked Ohio State.Fickell, of course, has deep ties to the Buckeyes as a former player, assistant coach, and head coach, and shared his thoughts on Ryan Day's team, Matt Patricia's defense, and much more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear Fickell discuss the game, the calls for him to lose his job in the midst of a disastrous season, and more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 in the nation, unbeaten halfway through the regular season, and the favorites to win another national championship. But there are still concerns about areas where the team needs to improve. One is the run game, where the Buckeyes ran for less than three yards per carry in a win over Illinois. So what's holding the OSU rushing attack back? Is is offensive line play? The lack of an elite back? Or is the coaching staff just not taking advantage of easy opportunities to work on areas where they need to improve?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more. 

Just a few weeks into the 2025 Big Ten football season, things are already getting crazy in the race for the conference championship game. Only two teams, Ohio State and Indiana, are still unbeaten in Big Ten play, but a whopping nine teams - ranging from No. 8 Oregon to a UCLA team that already fired its head coach - currently have exactly one loss in the league. So are Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers and Ryan Day's Buckeyes the most likely teams to earn a spot in Indianapolis? And which teams will be waiting in the wings if Ohio State or Indiana slip up?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to run through all 11 teams still solidly in the conference title race and handicap which ones are most likely to face off the first weekend in December.

The Ohio State Buckeyes rushed for just 2.9 yards per carry at Illinois on Saturday, creating some concern around what was otherwise a solid road win over the 17th-ranked team in the nation. So what did OSU head coach Ryan Day see with the rushing attack during the game, and is he concerned?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Day about that, the injury scare for Ohio State's star WR Jeremiah Smith, the play of true freshman CB Devin Sanchez in his first career start, and more. 

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business on the road against No. 17 Illinois on Saturday afternoon, beating the Fighting Illini, 34-16. The result was a solid win, but head coach Ryan Day still walked away from the game with areas for the Buckeyes to improve.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four things they learned from the game. 

In this special bonus episode of Buckeye Huddle Primetime, Juck Miletti takes a look at Ryan Day unofficially launching Jeremiah Smith's campaign for the Heisman Trophy, and how realistic it is. 

Tight end Max Klare came to Ohio State off of a wildly impressive 2024 season, where he piled up 51 catches for 685 yards, and four touchdowns. Those are crazy numbers for a tight end, but when Klare got to Columbus, it was clear that he still had a long way to go. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith about how Klare has come so far, so fast this season. Plus, what to expect from Illinois star QB Luke Altmyer this Saturday, the potential rule change that could have a major impact on CJ Hicks' future, and more. 

Through five games, the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense has allowed just two touchdowns, and opponents have yet to reach double-digits yet this season. Matt Patricia's clever coverage disguises are certainly a part of that success, but in this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, you'll learn why it all starts up front for the OSU defense. Ross breaks down what went right for the Ohio State defense in their 42-3 win over Minnesota, and what it could mean moving forward.

The Ohio State Buckeyes put together another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking off Minnesota, 42-3. The game saw some notable tweaks to the Buckeye offense, including more use of 11 personnel in short yardage and goal-to-go situations, as well as more downfield passing. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more about Ryan Day and Brian Hartline's offense.

In 2007, Illinois shocked No. 1 Ohio State in the Horseshoe, handing the Buckeyes their first loss of the season. In 2010, Bret Bielema's Wisconsin team upset No. 1 Ohio State in Madison, ruining the Buckeyes' perfect season. So in 2025, can Bret Bielema's Illini do it again?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Illinois head coach Bret Bielema as he discusses this weekend's matchup with Ryan Day and Ohio State, where his team has struggled on defense, some of the potential difference-makers for the Illinois offense, and much more.

A pair of Ohio State veterans are now expected to take redshirt seasons in 2025, according to a report from Stephen Means of Cleveland.com.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why defensive end CJ Hicks and safety Malik Hartford decided to take a redshirt this season, what it will mean for this year's defense, and for their futures in Columbus.

Ohio State's redshirt freshman QB Julian Sayin has gradually taken on a bigger role in the Buckeyes' offense this season, and answered some lingering questions about his game in each successive week. Saturday night against Minnesota, Sayin completed 85 percent of his passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns, including multiple downfield passes that stretched the Gophers' defense. So what is it that makes Sayin such a unique talent? That's just one of the questions that Ryan Day answered following the Buckeyes' 42-3 win on Saturday night. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Day about that and much more. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 5-0 after a 42-3 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday night inside Ohio Stadium.Minnesota took the opening kickoff and marched down the field before settling for a field goal and an early 3-0 lead. The next time they managed more than 19 yards in a drive, the score was 35-3 and the game was functionally over. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the game, Matt Patricia's dominating defense, and a career night for WR Carnell Tate. 

Ohio State's offense has been efficient, but not necessarily explosive at times through four games this season. Will that change on Saturday night against Minnesota?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about whether OSu wants to try to stretch the field more, as well as other topics like the solid start to the season for placekicker Jayden Fielding, and how DT Tywone Malone has taken a big step this fall. 

The Washington Huskies came into last Saturday's game against Ohio State having scored touchdowns on 19 of their last 21 non-kneel-down possessions. They then scored a total of six points in eight possessions against Matt Patricia's Buckeye defense. So what did OSU do to lock down Demond Williams and the Washington offense?In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down what we right for Ohio State schematically, as well as how a disciplined pass rush kept Williams bottled up all day. 

The Ohio State offense got off to another slow start on the road against Washington, before taking control of the game in the second half. What is causing Ryan Day and Brian Hartline's offense to bog down in the red zone at key moments? And are the Buckeyes leaning too heavily on tight end-heavy personnel packages like 13 and 14 at the expense of their elite wide receiver unit?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, as well as some downfield passing opportunities that QB Julian Sayin may not have capitalized on. 

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to preview this weekend's prime time game between the Buckeyes and Minnesota. Day discussed a number of topics including the Buckeyes' red zone struggles, RT Phillip Daniels facing his former team, adjusting to an even slower pace of play and number of posessions this season, whether the OSU offense can lean on Matt Patricia's dominating defense, and what they've learned through a third of the regular season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck held his weekly press conference Monday in advance of the Gophers' trip to Columbus for this Saturday's prime time game against top-ranked Ohio State. Fleck discussed the challenge of playing a night game inside Ohio Stadium, what Matt Patricia is doing that makes the Buckeye defense so strong this year, and what they're expecting from OSU's star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

While Tony and Tom make their way back from Seattle, please enjoy this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, discussing the commitment of 2027 safety Angelo Smith, some recent offers, and updates on several players the Buckeyes are trying to flip. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes started a little slowly before taking control of a 24-6 win over Washington in Husky Stadium.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of their biggest takeaways from the game, including a dominating day from the defensive line, the emergence of a young running back, and more.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes are on the road this week, visiting one of the most hostile venues in the entire sport, Husky Stadium. The Washington Huskies have won 22 consecutive home games, the second-longest streak in the entire nation. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to preview Saturday's showdown on the shores of Lake Washington. 

The Washington Huskies enter this weekend's showdown with top-ranked Ohio State with a 3-0 record and a chance to pick up one of the biggest wins in program history. However, in order to do that, they will need to find a way to contain the Buckeyes' elite passing attack, including star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Does defensive coordinator Ryan Walters have the players or the scheme to do that? Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

The Ohio State defense has yet to allow an opponent to reach double digits in the 2025 college football season, but Washington's high-flying offense has scored points on its last 21 non-kneel down possessions, including 19 touchdowns. So how will Buckeyes' defensive coordinator Matt Patricia keep the Huskies' offense and talented dual-threat quarterback Demond Williams in check?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are making a change to their game plan for traveling across the country to take on the Washington Huskies this week. Why did Ryan Day's program decide to leave a day earlier than normal, and how might that impact things during this weekend's game in Husky Stadium? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more, including how Ohio State is preparing for the crowd noise they wil have to deal with in Seattle, the challenge posed by Washington's big bodies on the outside, and more.

The Washington Huskies will already have their hands full this weekend when they welcome the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to town for an early-season Big Ten showdown. But things may have gotten a little tougher for the Dogs with the news that a starting linebacker will miss the game against Ohio State due to injury, and a starting cornerback could be forced to sit out due to an injury as well. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear updates on both players directly from Washington head coach Jedd Fisch, as well as looks at some of the younger players who may be asked to step in for them. 

Angelo Smith, a 2027 prospect and the younger brother of Ohio State superstar WR Jeremiah Smith, has committed to the Buckeyes. The news broke Sunday night. Angelo Smith is a different prospect from his older brother. He projects to play on the defensive side of the ball in college, at least for now. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they saw from Angelo Smith during his appearance at a Buckeye football camp, and where he fits into Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. 

The Washington Huskies are off to a dominant start to the 2025 college football season, but have yet to play a College Football Playoff contender. Some of the Huskies' stats this season, as well as their home-field dominance, sound too good to be true, but many of them are. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to try to separate fact from fiction when it comes to Jedd Fisch, Demond Williams, and the Washington Huskies football team. Do the Huskies currently hold the longest home winning streak in the nation?Did QB Demond Williams really have as many 20-yard runs as incompletions in the Apple Cup game against Washington State?How long has it been since UW punted the football or turned it over on offense?Has Washington ever beaten an AP #1 team before?And more.

Through a quarter of Ohio State's 2025 regular season, third-year wide receiver Brandon Inniss has just five receptions for 37 yards. Will the talented slot receiver earn a bigger role in the Buckeyes' passing offense as the team turns to conference play with this weekend's game at Washington?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that and a number of other intriguing questions directly from Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline. 

The Ohio State defense has faced three mobile quarterbacks in its first three games, but is Matt Patricia's unit prepared to face Washington's unique dual-threat QB Demond Williams?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Matt Patricia about that and much more.

Ohio State started Tywone Malone at 3-tech on defense against the Ohio Bobcats instead of Eddrick Houston. And Ethan Onianwa came in to replace Tegra Tshabola at right guard for the OSU offensive line against OU as well. So are those indications that there could be major changes on the depth chart heading into Big Ten play?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to those questions and several others directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

In his first season as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia has the Buckeyes showing different looks up front as well as in the secondary, mixing and matching, and disguising coverages to change the picture for opposing offenses after the snap of the ball. So what is he doing, and why is it working so well so far this fall?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down five plays from the Buckeyes' win over the Ohio Bobcats that show Patricia's influence on the Ohio State defense. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated almost all of their game against the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday night, but some repeated struggles in the red zone kept them from pulling away from a pesky OU team until midway through the second half. So why did the Buckeyes struggle to both run and pass the ball close to the end zone, and more importantly, how can they fix those issues before traveling cross-country to take on Washington in a little over a week?Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis.

Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning: Top Three Defensive Surprises for Ohio StateIn this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr is joined by Buckeye Huddle's Tony Gerdeman to discuss three pleasant surprises on the Ohio State defense this season. They highlight standout performances from Caden Curry, Arvell Reese, and Jaylen McClain. The discussion delves into each player's contributions and their impact on the team's early successes. The episode also previews upcoming games, including the much-anticipated matchup against the Washington Huskies. 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Games 00:11 Sponsor Message: Grateful Griddle 00:23 Offensive Surprises Recap 00:30 Defensive Surprises: Overview 01:34 Defensive Standout: Caden Curry 03:43 Defensive Standout: Arvell Reese 05:56 Defensive Standout: Jaylen McClain 07:42 Upcoming Challenges and Season Outlook 08:57 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Ohio State Offensive Surprises: Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson & Philip Daniels - Buckeyes TomOrrow MorningIn this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr and guest Tony Gerdeman from Buckeye Huddle discuss three offensive players who have been pleasant surprises for Ohio State this season. They break down the impressive performances of quarterback Julian Sayin, running back Bo Jackson, and offensive lineman Phillip Daniels. The duo also touches upon team prospects moving forward as they head into Big Ten play. Tune in for in-depth analysis and updates on the Buckeyes' journey this season. 00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Games 00:10 Event Planning with Grateful Griddle 00:21 Season Recap and Future Outlook 01:02 Julian Sayin's Impressive Performance 05:05 Bo Jackson's Breakout Games 07:41 Phillip Daniels' Unexpected Rise 10:20 Conclusion and What's Next

It took a while to get going, but the Ohio State Buckeyes eventually pulled away from the Ohio Bobcats in a 37-9 win inside Ohio Stadium on Saturday night. Kevin Noon and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss some of their key takeaways, including the good and bad of Julian Sayin's night, the emergence of true freshman RB Bo Jackson, another huge night for the wide receiver duo of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, a dominating performance by the Buckeye defense, and more. 

Ohio State tight end Will Kacmarek has spent much of his college career outside of the spotlight. The first three seasons of his FBS experience were as a tight end for the Ohio Bobcats in the MAC, and since coming to Ohio State prior to the 2024 season, he has mostly been known for his outstanding blocking. But last weekend, he scored his first touchdown as a Buckeye on a nice catch-and-run in the first quarter against Grambling, and now he's at center stage again as his current team gets set to take on his former team. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Kacmarek about how Ohio's coaches found him as a high school recruit and offered him a shot to play at the FBS level, what he learned from them, and what it means to be taking on his former team. 

This isn't a podcast, but we thought you might enjoy it anyway. It's an audio version of the Ohio State Marching Band's pregame show, including the Ohio State Alumni Marching Band from last Saturday inside Ohio Stadium. Close your eyes (unless you're driving, obviously) and enjoy the sensation of being inside the Horseshoe on a fall Saturday, just minutes before kickoff. 

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media to preview the Buckeyes' upcoming game against the Ohio Bobcats. He discussed a wide range of topics, but had some interesting things to say about the OSU passing game, new starting QB Julian Sayin, and how his ability to get the ball out has helped keep opponents without a sack through two games, and how he has been placing throws in exactly the right places to allow receivers to pick up big yardage.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast you'll hear directly from Day about that and more.

Through two games, Matt Patricia's Ohio State defense has allowed just one touchdown to Buckeye opponents, a strong start to his time as defensive coordinator. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross discusses how Patricia has used simulated pressures, as well as mixing things up along the defensive front and in coverages to make things difficult on opposing offenses. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes put up 70 points in a drama-free win over Grambling, but they tried to mix things up to show some new looks as QB Julian Sayin starts taking on a bigger role in the offense. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to look at what Ryan Day and Brian Hartline were trying to do with the run game, including the related RPOs. Plus, how they used motion to set up some big plays, and some signs of progress in Sayin's second start. 

The Ohio Bobcats enter Saturday's prime time game at Ohio Stadium coming off one of the biggest wins in program history. OU knocked off West Virginia last Saturday in front of the largest crowd in Peden Stadium history, and now they'll head up Route 33 to take on the top-ranked team in the nation. So can the Bobcats pull off the massive upset under the lights in Columbus?In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio head coach Brian Smith about the Bobcats' big win over WVU, the challenge ahead in Columbus, and some of the players to watch on Saturday night. 

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin is still adjusting to life as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback, but he made major strides between game one of his career and game two. While the challenge posed by Texas is obviously very different from what Sayin saw from Grambling, his performance - 18-for-19 for 306 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an interception - would have been impressive regardless of opponent. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Sayin about his first couple of starts, what it's like to play with such a talented supporting cast, and more. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 2-0 on the 2025 college football season, with a dramatic win over then-No. 1 Texas, and a comfortable 70-0 blowout against Grambling. Other than the outcome, the two games didn't have much in common. The Buckeye offense struggled to sustain drives against the Longhorns, but marched up and down the field repeatedly against the Tigers.Julian Sayin finished the Grambling game 18-for-19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Did that represent a big step forward in his young career?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's thoughts on that and much more.