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The Ohio State Buckeyes struggled to run the ball against lowly Ball State on Saturday, but seemed to get things on track after halftime. But was that just a function of the Cardinals wearing down in the heat? Or did offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the OSU coaching staff identify and fix an issue?In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross takes a look at zone tracks, what was going wrong in the first half, what they got fixed, and what it could mean for this weekend's top-5 showdown in Austin. 

Following a disappointing 2025 season where the Texas Longhorns opened the season ranked No. 1 and missed the College Football Playoffs, head coach Steve Sarkisian brought in veteran coach Will Muschamp as his new defensive coordinator. In his first game this season, Muschamp's defense forced three turnovers and held an explosive Texas State attack to just 7 points. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sarkisian about Muschamp, Pickerington native and Longhorn linebacker star Rasheem Biles, and much more.

Texas QB Arch Manning opened the year with a 20-for-27 performance for 305 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT in a 59-7 win over Texas State. So is that a sign that he and a revamped Longhorns offense are ready for this weekend's top-5 showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about that and much more, including their talented wide receiver duo of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, the return of LT Trevor Goosby from a knee injury, and more. 

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's first two passes of the 2026 were incomplete, but business picked up quickly for the third-year standout from there. He went 21-for-23 for 320 yards and three touchdowns for the rest of his shortened day on the field, in a 56-3 Ohio State win over Ball State.In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin with some of his postgame thoughts on Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCuin, Legend Bey, his relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the challenge ahead when the Buckeyes travel to Texas.

There were some inconsistent moments for the Ohio State offense during its' 56-3 win over Ball State, as the Buckeyes were not able to run the ball for most of the first half, but the OSU defense locked down the Cardinals all day long.In this special bonus episode, you'll hear about that directly from Ohio State head coach, as well as second-year linebacker TJ Alford, who had a great season debut, including an interception.

Ohio State fans have been hearing about freshman phenom Legend Bey since February, but they hadn't seen him in action until Saturday's season-opening win over Ball State. Bey made a couple of bad choices on special teams, running kickoffs out of the end zone, but also made some big plays on offense, including a jaw-dropping catch-and-run 25-yard touchdown. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with his thoughts on Bey's performance, Jeremiah Smith's dazzling season debut, and a peek ahead to next weekend's massive showdown with the Texas Longhorns.

The Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business in a 56-3 season-opening win over Ball State. After the game, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com shared some of his instant reactions to the game in this episode of Juck's Quick Hits.

The Ohio State Buckeyes opened up their 2026 season with a 56-3 win over overmatched Ball State, and while the game itself wasn't particularly dramatic, there were still several major takeaways about what it could mean for Ryan Day's team.In this special postgame episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things they learned during the game, including: The Ohio State offensive line struggled at times against an unimpressive Ball State defense. How big of a concern is that?The running back room delivered (eventually) on the promised big playsThe true freshman class made a surprisingly big contribution, including several players who are going to play meaningful snaps at Texas next week.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The transfer portal has completely changed college football, but transfers have been impacting Ohio State football for much longer than you might think.On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti look at the past, present, and future of Ohio State transfers.Tony unveils his ranking of the 10 most impactful transfers in Buckeye history, including Justin Fields, Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Davison Igbinosun, Julian Sayin and more. But who deserves the No. 1 spot? Is it Downs, or should the quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship get the nod?Then Tony and Juck turn their attention to Ohio State's newest group of transfers. Could James Smith become a star on the defensive line? Is Devin McEwen capable of becoming one of the Buckeyes' next great receivers? What should we expect from Earl Little, Christian Alliegro, Beau Atkinson and the rest of the newcomers?Finally, they look ahead to the next transfer cycle. If Julian Sayin heads to the NFL, will Ohio State have to find another starting quarterback in the portal? And with major decisions looming along the offensive line, could the Buckeyes once again be shopping for veteran help up front?00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change01:02 — Tony's Top 10 most impactful Ohio State transfers02:34 — Josh Simmons, Seth McLaughlin and Jonah Jackson03:34 — Where does Julian Sayin belong?04:39 — Tony reveals his Top 505:44 — Caleb Downs vs. Will Howard for No. 107:57 — Why Will Howard has an argument for the top spot09:52 — Where does Justin Fields rank?10:14 — Fields and the history of Ohio State transfers12:15 — What would Sayin need to do to reach No. 1?14:35 — Which 2026 transfers could eventually crack the Top 10?15:15 — Why James Smith could become a star17:49 — Does Ohio State need a star at defensive tackle?20:28 — Earl Little's changing role in the Buckeye defense22:48 — Is Devin McEwen a potential first-round talent?26:01 — Qua Russaw's specialized role as a pass rusher28:11 — What should Ohio State expect from Christian Alliegro?29:32 — Could Devin McCuin become OSU's best transfer WR ever?30:18 — Don't forget about Beau Atkinson33:27 — Looking ahead: Will Ohio State need a transfer QB in 2027?36:00 — The timing problem with Sayin's NFL decision37:44 — Ryan Day's complicated history recruiting quarterbacks39:05 — How the Tavien St. Clair conversation has changed40:42 — Why OSU may need a proven starting quarterback42:47 — The changing reality of quarterback development44:00 — Could Ohio State need transfer offensive linemen next year?45:33 — Would three new starters on the interior be too much?47:07 — Final thoughts and the all-time transfer debateWho is the most impactful transfer in Ohio State history? Caleb Downs? Will Howard? Justin Fields? Someone else entirely? Drop your Top 5 in the comments.For more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting discussion, analysis, and insider conversation, check out BuckeyeInsiders.com.The Time and Change Will Surely ShowHosted by Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, one of the Scheme Insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things he's expecting to see from the Ohio State defense, as well as three areas of concern. Here's what he's expecting from Matt Patricia and the Ohio State Defense:More Situational Packages: No, this is not a prediction that Patricia will rotate more solely for rotation's sake. I expect guys like Payton Pierce, Jaylen McClain, and Earl Little to be on the field for nearly every snap that matters. But I do expect Patricia to deploy more situational packages than he did in 2025. Last year, Patricia effectively used three packages—nickel against 11 personnel, 4-3 against 12 personnel, and a dime package (which was a 3-2-6) on certain third and longs. This year, while those three looks will remain the mainstays, look for Patricia to add several more packages. In particular, I expect Patricia will use a 3-3-5 look on certain passing downs, using a linebacker (likely Christian Alliegro or Riley Pettijohn) as an edge rusher, and a “big nickel” package, with more of a hybrid linebacker/safety type (think Simeon Caldwell) at that spot.More Creepers and Simulated Pressures: In line with the above concept of aiding the defensive line in creating pressure, I expect Patricia to use a higher percentage of creepers and/or simulated pressures, where the defense rushes four defenders, but one of those four is a back seven defender, while a defensive lineman drops into underneath coverage. Such pressures force the offense to block rushers from different spots—while still allowing Ohio State to play its base cover 2 and cover 3 zones behind. The Buckeyes also have the benefit of having a defensive end like Qua Russaw who is more comfortable dropping into the curl/flat in space on such looks.More Penny Front: Finally, consistent with the trend across college football, I expect Patricia to use even more of a 5-1 Penny front this year. Such a look fits with Ohio State's current personnel and takes advantage of the Buckeyes' versatility—while minimizing the Buckeyes' reliance on the defensive end spot opposite Kenyatta Jackson. Specifically, Alliegro can play the role Arvell Reese did last year of a standup outside linebacker. And Ohio State's personnel provides Patricia options within the Penny front. Patricia can go to a heavier Penny look—using Eddrick Houston and James Smith as the two defensive tackles flanking the nose guard—or he can bump Jackson inside like he did last year and use Qua Russaw as the other stand-up outside linebacker.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

There have been few training camp stories more remarkable this season than the emergence of true freshman CB Jay Timmons as the clear-cut, no-doubt day-one starter at the nickel position for Ohio State this fall. Timmons' father played in the NFL, and he was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school, but it's still very surprising to see a true freshman take hold of a starting job right out of the gate in fall camp, and never let it go. So how was he able to do that?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from another guy who knows a thing or two about playing early as a cornerback at Ohio State; sophomore standout Devin Sanchez.

The Ohio State offensive line returns four starters in 2026, including three players on the interior who played crucial roles in the Buckeyes' run to the 2024 national championship. So what do Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, and Austin Siereveld bring to this year's offensive line? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Montgomery about his view of the veteran core of the offensive line, why this year's offense should be fun to play in, what he's expecting from freshman RB phenom Legend Bey, and much more.

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, one of the Scheme Insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things he's expecting to see from the Ohio State offense, as well as three areas of concern. Here's what he's expecting:More Making Plays Look Alike: To paraphrase the late great football coach Homer Smith, a key to offensive football is making plays look alike. If a defense can tell one play from another, they can play fast. If all your plays look alike, they have to play slow. To that end, I expect that Arthur Smith will do a better job layering plays together compared to the Ohio State offense last season. The run game will be based off a few core concepts—particularly outside zone and duo—and may use fewer concepts than last season. But Smith will build more play action and bootleg concepts off of those run plays. This should allow Ohio State's offense to be more explosive, as an effective run game with play action can force teams out of using cone coverage against Jeremiah Smith and open holes behind linebackers.More Under Center: To accomplish point 1 above, I expect more under center from Ohio State. In addition to providing the offense the ability to run the same play in either direction, under center aids play action in that the quarterback turns his back to the defense and the fake can be more drawn out. In addition, while Julian Sayin is not a real run threat on designed quarterback runs or run reads—lessening the value of shotgun to the offense—he is mobile enough and throws well on the run such that he is effective off bootleg action. Notably, Sayin was effective off bootlegs in the second half last year against Indiana, as teams were often overplaying the run action. While I certainly do not expect the shotgun to go away—it remains effective for run-pass-options—I do believe that under-center will be a more heavily featured part of the offense.More Quick Game: I likewise think that Smith will take advantage of Sayin's skill-set by using more underneath quick game concepts such as slants, hitches, and quick outs. Such an emphasis would be consistent with Ryan Day's focus on putting receivers in a position where they can gain yards after the catch.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

We got our final chance to talk to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Wednesday evening following practice, and there were some interesting takeaways, including: Which players will get a chance to return punts on Saturday, and who will be the kick returner?How he thinks they can find a balance between playing true freshmen, and understanding that may mean dealing with some youthful mistakes.Who is going to start on the defensive lineAnd more

In this bonus episode, you'll get to hear directly from Ohio State center Carson Hinzman, who will be starting for the Buckeyes for the fourth season in a row. In addition to being one of only three fifth-year players who have spent their entire careers as Buckeyes, Hinzman is also one of the most entertaining interviews on this year's team. He discusses his expectations for this year's offensive line, what it would mean to win the Joe Moore Award, what he's seen from the team's running backs, the growth of Julian Sayin, and much more.

There is a new rule in college football that could benefit the Ohio State Buckeyes in a big moment - and there are indications that Ryan Day's program could be preparing to take advantage of it in a crucial game. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss college football's new fair catch kick rule, and how a new transfer kicker could help Ohio State capitalize on the change. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

There are a number of questions about the 2026 Ohio State defense that will at least start getting answered on Saturday when the Buckeyes kick off the season against Ball State, but earlier this week, OSU head coach Ryan Day shared his thoughts on a few of those areas.In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Day's thoughts on the linebacker room, the defensive tackles, and more. 

Two of the biggest names from the 2002 Ohio State national championship season will be back in the Horseshoe on Saturday to be honored for their roles in the program. Former head coach Jim Tressel is being inducted into the school's Ring of Honor alongside legendary former coaches Woody Hayes and Paul Brown, and former standout running back Maurice Clarett will ring the Victory Bell before the game. Both Tressel and Clarett left Ohio State under less-than-ideal circumstances, so what was it that led the school to honor them? In this special bonus episode, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day discussed that, as well as sharing his thoughts on the Buckeyes' opponents from Ball State, how the 5-for-5 rule is changing everything for freshmen this season, and much more.

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about all sorts of topics surrounding the Buckeyes' 2026 offense. From the veteran interior of the offensive line, to the battle for the backup quarterback position, to the role talented true freshman Legend Bey might take on, to which wide receivers are likely to play this weekend, you'll hear it all, straight from Ryan Day.

The expectations for Ohio State's 2026 offensive line are relatively high, with four of last year's starters returning, and talented third-year player Ian Moore on track to start at left tackle, but Tuesday during midweek interviews, there was even more encouraging talk about just how good that line could end up being.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman, the team insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and center Carson Hinzman. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The 2026 Ohio State football season is just days away from kicking off, and the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com is making their final calls on several positional battles that have still not been officially decided. Team Insider Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to let you know what they're hearing about the battles for the five starting offensive line spots, the backup quarterback position, the top-three linebacker spots, and both the kick return and punt return roles. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The way Ohio State and every other Big Ten team reports injuries is getting a major overhaul for the 2026 college football season.Now, instead of one availability report that's released two hours prior to kickoff, every Big Ten team will be releasing updated versions every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of a game week... but only for conference games.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what this means for Big Ten teams this fall, why the league is making the change, and what they could do to make it all make a whole lot more sense. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has been honored as an all-conference player, an all-American, an Iron Buckeye, a player of the week, and much more. But when he was named one of the captains of the 2026 Ohio State football team, he got emotional. So why was that such a big deal to him?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Smith.

Ralph Russo, formerly of the Associated Press and now at The Athletic, researched how many teams from the preseason AP Top 25 would have made the College Football Playoff in each of the 10 years before the playoff expanded in 2024. Here's what he found. On average, the 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 PollTony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to use these guidelines to pick the 2026 College Football Playoff field, and they come up with some very different answers. Want to try your hand at it? The categories are listed below.AP Preseason Top 5 (Pick 4 of these): Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas AP Preseason 6-10 (Pick 2 of these): Indiana, Miami, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Oklahoma AP Preseason 11-20 (Pick 2 of these): LSU, Texas Tech, Alabama, BYU, USC, Michigan, Washington, Penn State, SMU, Tennessee AP Preseason 21-25 (Pick 1 of these): Utah, Iowa, Houston, Louisville, Missouri Unranked in the preseason AP Poll (pick 3 teams not listed above)

Payton Pierce is going to be the man in the middle of almost everything for the Ohio State defense in 2026. He's the middle linebacker, the guy with the green dot who runs all of the helmet radio communications, and, now, a team captain. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Pierce about how he earned such a big role, what he said to the entire defense after a disappointing start to fall camp, and more.

Austin Siereveld was a second-team all-conference player at left tackle in 2025, and so it would have been perfectly reasonable to expect him to play another year on the blind side this fall. But from all indications, he's going to be moving to right guard for 2026. Initially, Siereveld wasn't necessarily thrilled about the move, so what changed that got him on board with the move? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Siereveld. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State captain, wide receiver, and Block O jersey recipient Brandon Inniss about why that last honor gave him a momentary pause, why he thinks new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has a plan to get him the ball, how QB Julian Sayin has taken over the offense, and why true freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd are poised for big things this fall.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist in his redshirt freshman season and put up one of the most statistically impressive seasons in program history as a first-time starter. Now, he has much bigger plans for the upcoming 2026 season. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin about the honor of being named one of the team's captains, how quickly he and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have gotten on the same page, the new responsibilities that he's expecting to have on the field this fall, and much more. 

One of the most consistent things we've heard this preseason about new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is that he does a great job taking simple concepts and building on them to create confusion for opposing defenses. One great example that Buckeyes fans will likely see on the field this fall is Duo, and related concepts that build off it it, like Windback.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down how those plays fit together, and why they can be so effective in tandem.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel to see footage of all of the plays he's describing here: https://youtu.be/9NA2v64rEMo

With the start of the 2026 Ohio State football season now a little over a week away, we're cramming a few extra bonus shows into your feed to help you fill the time between now and kickoff. In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and his thoughts on some of the bigger-picture items in the news right now, including former NFL players trying to return to college football, how the recruiting process has changed for high school quarterbacks, and how they decided to have seven captains this season.If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider. Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

With the Ohio State football season now just over a week away from kicking off, it's the perfect time to welcome back BuckeyeInsiders.com's Scheme Insider Ross Fulton to break down what he's expecting to change this year with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in charge. Will the Buckeyes' base run scheme be different?How will that impact personnel groupings?And will a new OC mean a more up-tempo attack from the Ohio State offense?Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

With the start of the 2026 Ohio State football season now a little over a week away, we're cramming a few extra bonus shows into your feed to help you fill the time between now and kickoff. In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and his thoughts on the defensive side of the ball. How are the various pieces of the secondary going to fit together this season? Are they happy with the depth they have on the interior of the defensive line? And what makes Payton Pierce such a respected member of the program?If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider. Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

With the kickoff of the Ball State game now less than two weeks away, the Ohio State Buckeyes are in the home stretch of their preseason camp. In this special bonus episode, you'll get updates on some of the biggest remaining questions on the offensive side of the ball directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. He discusses the latest in the race for the five starting offensive line positions and the backup quarterback job, along with which tight ends and wide receivers are in line for playing time this fall. If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider. Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

The Ohio State football program just finished its 15th practice of preseason camp, and there are a number of young Buckeyes who have taken a big step forward already this month, to earn bigger roles on this fall's team.Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the young Bucks who have made the most of their chances, including QB Luke Fahey, WR Chris Henry, Jr., WR Brock Boyd, WR De'Zie Jones, WR Phillip Bell, DT Damari Simeon, CB Jay Timmons, and SAF Simeon Caldwell.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The 2026 Ohio State football season is less than two weeks away, and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com has three predictions about unusual things that he thinks will happen this fall - one on offense, one on defense, and one on special teams.He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he sees happening with WR Jeremiah Smith, DE Khary Wilder, and K Conner Hawkins. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Bennett Christian is one of just three members of the 2022 Ohio State recruiting class to still be active members of the Buckeye football team this fall. Christian has had an eventful career, including a one-year suspension, and has only seven career catches. But in a time when thousands of players are entering the Transfer Portal every year, Christian has chosen to stick it out in Columbus. So what made him want to be a Buckeye for life? Which of the new faces in the tight end room are standing out? And what has new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith brought to the program this season?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions, and much more, directly from Ohio State 5th-year TE Bennett Christian. 

WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely ShowOhio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State's wide receiver room.The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10.Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early?Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio.From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season?Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes.00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas?24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers?26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become?33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records?35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin?38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR traditionWho are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a chance to hear from two of the players expected to play a big role in the linebacker room this fall: Wisconsin transfer Christian Alliegro, and sophomore Riley Pettijohn. They'll discuss Peyton Pierce, the middle linebacker who was named a captain on Saturday, what it's like playing for James Laurinaitis, how tackling Bo Jackson has gotten a lot tougher since last fall, and more. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Earlier this week, the Ohio State men's basketball team released its full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Jake Diebler's Buckeyes are going to face some challenging opposition. In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the schedule, why it may not be an ideal fit from an NCAA Tournament resume perspective, and more. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Ohio State men's basketball program just added a former player for the Argentinian U19 national team to its roster for the upcoming season, but there are a whole lot of questions still unanswered about what he will bring to this year's Buckeyes. Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss Lee Aaliya, who was just officially announced as an addition to the program on Friday. There are a lot of reasons to be excited by the talented forward, but still a lot of unanswered questions, including what positions he could play, whether he'll be ruled eligible, and if so, how many years of eligibility he might have to play in Columbus. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

With 2025 starting linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles both selected among the top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have a new look at linebacker this fall. But more than just new faces, there are going to be new roles and a new mixture of players in different packages. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss how the new-look linebackers could fit together to defend against the wide variety of offenses they'll face this fall.From last year's third linebacker Payton Pierce, to Wisconsin transfer Christian Alliegro, to talented second-year standouts Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford, there is a lot of potential in James Laurinaitis' position group.  Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Ohio State Buckeyes held practice No. 12 of fall camp on Wednesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following practice, several members of the running back and tight end rooms met with the media to discuss their preparations for the 2026 college football season. During those interviews, RB Isaiah West and TE Bennett Christian shared some interesting insights into the impact that new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is having on this year's team, and Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com has some thoughts on what that could look like on the field this fall. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss Arthur Smith's impact, and what to expect when the Buckeyes take the field against Ball State in just over two weeks. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The preseason Associated Press Top-25 poll is out, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked as the No. 1 team in the nation. But the overall trends in the poll may be an indication of where the sport of college football is headed - particularly when you look at how those preseason rankings would look in the College Football Playoff field.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the dominance of the top end of the Big Ten, the depth of the SEC, and what's left for the rest of the teams and leagues in FBS. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are loaded at defensive end in the 2027 recruiting class, but only have a commitment from one defensive tackle.That could all change in 2028, when Larry Johnson and the Buckeyes already have a commitment from 5-star DT Jameer Whyce, and are in position to make a run at four other top-100 defensive tackles in the class. Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's pursuit of:5-star DT Kellen Hall out of Kentucky, ranked as the top DT in the nation for 20285-star DT Tyzon Swann out of Maryland, ranked as the No. 2 DT in the 2028 classTop-100 DT Nikolas Stevens from Maryland, who plays at Chase Young's high schoolTop-100 DT Aedyn Havili from Washington, who plays at JT Tuimoloau's high schoolToday's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

This is another bonus episode, featuring some of the most interesting things we heard over the weekend from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. This episode focuses on the defense. The Buckeyes are replacing eight starters on that side of the ball, including SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, and DT Kayden McDonald. So is it fair to expect Matt Patricia's defense to take a step back this year? And how is the quest to replace that talented duo of linebackers going so far?In this episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and more directly from the head coach of the Buckeyes.

There was a lot to learn from our conversation with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Saturday, following the first scrimmage of fall camp for the Buckeyes. In this special bonus episode, you'll get updates on how the new "5 to play 5" rule is completely changing the game for every freshman on the Ohio State roster, what went into the decision to move Senior Day up to the first weekend of the season, and much more. 

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the ninth practice of the Buckeyes' 2026 preseason camp, and had a lot of interesting things to say about the OSU offense. From the impact of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to the growth of second-year starting QB Julian Sayin, the latest on the young but talented running back room, and the race to identify the starting offensive line, Day had a lot to say. In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear about all of it, directly from Day.

New Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has spent nearly two decades in the NFL, including a head coaching stint with the Atlanta Falcons and also serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers. So what has the adjustment to college coaching been like? What is it like coaching a young quarterback like Julian Sayin after working with veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers? And how challenging is it to ensure your best player is getting the ball as much as possible when that player is a wide receiver?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and many more directly from Arthur Smith.

Matt Patricia's first season as Ohio State Defensive Coordinator could not have gone much better. The Buckeyes finished with one of the most statistically-dominate defenses in not only Buckeye football history, but all of college football. Now, comes the hard part. Gone are SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, DT Kayden McDonald and a handful of other stars who are now playing on Sundays. So what does Patricia have planned to get his rebuilt defense ready for the season?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Patricia about more than a dozen different topics, including how they'll replace those stars, and the benefits of adding some of the veteran transfers they brought in.

Ryan Day met with the media following practice No. 9 of fall camp for the 2026 Ohio State football team, and the running back room was one of the biggest topics of the day.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.While freshman phenom Legend Bey and hard-charging sophomore Isaiah West have been the talk of fall camp until now, it was returning 1,000-yard rusher Bo Jackson and veteran transfer Ja'Kobi Jackson who got the most attention on Saturday. What will that mean for the ground game this fall? The fellas discuss that and much more.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's 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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have benefited from a number of talented transfers from the Alabama Crimson Tide over the last few years, including SAF Caleb Downs, QB Julian Sayin, and Rimington Award-winning C Seth McLaughlin. Now, a pair of talented defensive linemen, James Smith and Qua Russaw are set to continue that pipeline of talent from Tuscaloosa to Columbus.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from both Smith and Russaw about what made them decide to transfer to Ohio State, their experiences in Columbus so far, and the roles they're expected to play on the field this fall.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's 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.