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With just a week to go before the 2026 Ohio State spring game, the buzz around Buckeyes' true freshman running back Legend Bey continues to grow. Bey has been limited by a minor injury this spring, but his potential is undeniable, according to Ohio State RB coach Carlos Locklyn, and several of Bey's fellow running backs. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned talking to Locklyn, Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, and Ja'Kobi Jackson, and more. 

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The Ohio State Buckeyes just held their 10th practice of spring football, meaning that there are just five more practices left, including the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game. Wednesday after practice, the team from Buckeye Huddle got a chance to talk to Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and sophomore CB Devin Sanchez about some of the new faces in that position room, including sophomore Dominick Kelly, who transferred in from Georgia, and true freshmen Jay Timmons and Jordan Thomas.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned, and what it might mean for the 2026 Buckeyes football team. 

With the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game now just over 10 days away, the Buckeyes still have some questions to answer on the offensive side of the football.On this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three big questions still lingering for Ryan Day's program including:What's happening with the running backs, and how will the different pieces fit together?How many of the young wide receivers will be able to play this fall? How many offensive linemen will the coaching staff feel like they can trust to play?

The Ohio State football team just wrapped up its 9th practice of the 2026 spring football schedule, and some big things are happening on the defensive side of the ball. Monday, following practice, OSU head coach Ryan Day met with the media to discuss some of his biggest takeaways from spring ball, including:How sophomore linebacker TJ Alford has forced his way into the lineupWhat they've seen from transfer safeties Earl Little and Terry MooreWhat else Alabama DT transfer James Smith still needs to show this spring.Tony Gerdeman 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 presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast with Juck, he discusses: The 5 Freshmen with the most buzzDisappointing starts for a few transfers?What were the main takeaways from Hankton's first presser?Top WR target chooses Tennessee

The Ohio State Buckeyes just wrapped up their 8th practice of the 2026 spring calendar, and the team from BuckeyeHuddle.com was there to see it all. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five players on offense who stood out during practice, including backup QB Tavien St. Clair, WR Devin McCuin, RB Ja'Kobi Jackson, and more.

The team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be back inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Saturday to watch practice No. 8 of the Ohio State spring football schedule. So what will Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr be looking for when they watch practice? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, they'll discuss some of the most interesting positional battles, transfer additions, and intriguing freshmen to keep an eye on this spring. 

As the Ohio State Buckeyes football team nears the halfway point of its 2026 spring practice schedule, the focus turns to the tight ends.In 2025, Keenan Bailey's unit might have been the deepest tight end room in program history. Now, with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith involved, but a deeper wide receiver room, how involved will players like Nate Roberts, Hunter Welcing, Mason Williams, and Bennett Christian be in the offense this fall?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com has his eye on a handful of key storylines as Ohio State's spring football schedule nears its halfway point. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss four things to know on the offensive side of the ball this spring including:How new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith may change things up in the run gameThe different looks they're trying on the offensive line, and which might work bestHow talented true freshman RB Legend Bey could bring explosiveness to the offenseWhether transfer WR Devin McCuin and Kyle Parker can stretch the field

The Michigan Wolverines are nearing the halfway point of their 2026 spring football schedule, and there is a lot to talk about in head coach Kyle Whittingham's first season in charge. In this episode of Wolverines TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr is joined by Tony Gerdeman of the Michigan Monday column to discuss five key storylines in Ann Arbor including:New offensive coordinator Jason Beck bringing a new emphasis to the QB run gameBryce Underwood working with a new QB coach to develop his gameTrue freshman RB Savion Hiter standing out earlyTexas transfer WR Jamie Ffrench joining Andrew Marsh in the passing gameTwo key offensive linemen who are limited for the spring

One day after losing forward Devin Royal to the transfer portal, the Ohio State men's basketball team got some very good news on Monday, as forward Amare Bynum announced that he would return to Columbus for his sophomore season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why this was the most important player for Jake Diebler's team to get back, and what else is left on the program's off-season to-do list. 

The Ohio State men's basketball team just lost multi-year starting forward Devin Royal to the Transfer Portal. The Pickerington, Ohio native typically would have been expected to play his entire career with his hometown team, but this move didn't come as a big surprise - either from Royal's side, or from the Buckeyes'. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Royal's departure and what it means for Jake Diebler's program in the upcoming season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes' offense was one of the more efficient attacks in college football in 2025, but lacked explosiveness, especially in the passing game. So how can they go from near the bottom of the nation in yards after catch to the top? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned while talking to OSU superstar WR Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State's new WR coach Cortez Hankton. 

In this special bonus presentation of Buckeye Huddle Primetime with Juck:Buckeyes on the draft bubbleWhy Ohio State draft classes will no longer dipOhio State gears up for a run with another NFL staffer

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia put together one of the most statistically-dominant defenses in program history in his first season with the Buckeyes. Now, entering 2026, he is tasked with repeating that performance while also replacing stars like Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Kayden McDonald, Arvell Reese, Caden Curry, and more.Thursday, following practice No. 4 of the Ohio State spring football schedule, Patricia met with the media to discuss the new-look Buckeye defense, and where things stand so far this spring. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to talk about some of their biggest takeaways. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are just three practices into the 2026 spring football schedule, but some early trends are already emerging on the defensive side of the ball. Ross Fulton is the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com.  In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, he joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the early standouts from the spring on Matt Patricia's defense, as well as some different looks he's expecting to see on the defensive line this season. Plus, how transfer additions like DT James Smith, Edge Qua Russaw, and LB Christian Alliegro are fitting in, and how they could provide flexibility on the defense this fall. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes put together an efficient, but not always explosive offense in 2025. Now, with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in charge, how much will things change in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to discuss what they learned while talking to Smith following the Buckeyes' third practice of the spring. Is he planning to increase the tempo of the Ohio State offense this fall?

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.

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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.