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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the Ohio State football program's 2027 recruiting class. The two break down the nine most important targets as OSU heads into the offseason and recruiting moves to the forefront. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Buckeyes will be asking more of sophomore defensive end Zion Grady this year, but what is a realistic expectation for him in 2026? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Zion Grady and his role in this year's defense and what they are expecting to see from him as a true sophomore.
Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.
Austin Ward was in for Carp, today in history, Chris Henry Jr. talks about Hartline's departure and sticking with the Buckeyes, is Name, Image & Likeness good or bad for CFB?, Quick Hitters: Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 NFL Draft prospects, Anthony Thompson's a McDonald's All-American & LeBron makes his 22nd all-star game, Roger Goodell's State of the Union and we chatted about the red-hot Blue Jackets with Aaron Portzline.
FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt breaks down the Big Ten's schedule release and gives out his winners and losers of the conference's “schedule lottery.” He explains which under-the-radar teams' schedule could propel them to a big season and which schedules will force teams to fight to stay above water. He then ranks his top 5 games for the upcoming season as teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State and USC all set for key matchups in the conference. Klatt gives his analysis of Ohio State's hiring of Arthur Smith as the new OC and what it means for Ryan Day and the Buckeye offense as well as USC's hiring of former TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson to lead the Trojan defense this upcoming season. He wraps up the show by looking at the tampering problem in college football after Miami got Duke QB Darian Mensah at the 11th hour of the Portal window and Dabo Swinney went off on Ole Miss for convincing one of his players to enter the Portal. 0:00-2:58 Intro2:59-7:38 Biggest takeaways from the Big Ten schedule release7:39-14:32 Klatt's easiest schedules in the Big Ten14:33-25:15 Klatt's hardest schedules in the Big Ten25:16-32:40 5 games that will decide the Big Ten32:41-38:41 Ohio State hires new offensive coordinator38:42-41:04 USC hires new defensive coordinator41:05-54:17 Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss for tampering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ryan Day spoke publicly for the first time in a few weeks on his radio show Friday evening. Ohio State's head coach had several interesting things to say about the Buckeyes' offseason, including the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, how OSU fared in the transfer portal and more. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork joins Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik on Buckeye Talk The trio discusses the state of Ohio State athletics, ranging from the 2026 football schedule, non-conference opponents, NIL, College Football Playoff expansion and even whether OSU will wear patches on its jerseys in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After offensive coordinator Brian Hartline left Ohio State to take the head coaching position at South Florida, the Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day had two positions to fill. Hartline was also the wide receivers coach, and Day is turning to two different people to replace Hartline's roles on the staff.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, what Day had to say about why he chose them for those roles, and what they could bring to the 2026 Ohio State football team.
Ryan Day may have accidentally tipped off a big change coming to the Ohio State offensive line in 2026, with a comment he made on his radio show on Friday.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what Day had to say about Phillip Daniels, who started at right tackle in 2025, but who might be part of a big change to the Ohio State offensive line in 2026.
Ohio State has reportedly hired Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher to helm the same position with the Buckeyes.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the hire, Discher's past, and why having a special teams coordinator isn't the end of the world like some people used to think it was.
A pair of promising young Ohio State running backs are going to miss the 2026 spring football season after each undergoing surgery. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what this news means for talented RBs Bo Jackson and Isaiah West for the 2026 Ohio State football season, the opportunities it will open up for new RBs Ja'Kobi Jackson, Turbo Rogers, Legend Bey, and Favour Akih, and more.
Ohio State men’s basketball beat reporter Adam Jardy recaps the Buckeyes’ 92–82 loss to Wisconsin in Saturday’s game in Madison, Wisconsin, on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra basketball podcast.
The Buckeyes are replacing both of their starting linebackers, which has created a number of concerns at the position.In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the three biggest concerns at linebacker ahead of spring ball.
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Happy Friday! Brandon Beam is in with Joshua Perry for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open the show with the announcement of the Spring Game for Ohio State and the Athletics Department setting a record year in revenue. Ryan Day held his Radio Show, and we take a listen to what he had to say about the coaching additions he has made. We go down memory lane in a great chat with former Buckeye Michael Bennett. We get into news of some potential CSC guidelines being violated and some Way-Too-Early Playoff predictions in the College Football Pulse, and more!
The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle has opinions on Arthur Smith as Ohio State's offensive coordinator, the Buckeyes' tough 2026 schedule, OSU's approach to building its roster for next season and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Friday! Common Man had an odd encounter when he arrived at work today, the CBJ have the stage to themselves tonight, Joey Votto gets hired by NBC, Broncos get shamed into upgrades, Buckeyes have the toughest schedule, we need to get rid of all-star games & we send people to jail.
Was the transfer portal a net win or loss for the Buckeyes?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about whether or not the transfer portal was a net positive or negative for the Buckeyes.
Which Buckeyes are at risk of losing a job to a transfer portal addition?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dicuss this listener question. Are there any starters who have had their jobs already given to a transfer portal addition?
Now that they have a couple of Buckeyes on the team, is Notre Dame the next team from the Midwest to win a national title?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer that listener question and others, including will Buckeye fans hear what they want to hear the next time Ryan Day talks to the media?
The date is now set for the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game, as Ryan Day and the Buckeyes' football team begin their work leading up to the next season of OSU football.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss when Ohio State will start spring football practice, the date of the 2026 Ohio State Football Spring Game, and more.
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Happy Thursday! Brandon Beam is in with Austin Ward for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open the show talking about the Matt Patricia situation. We get into a debate about Cars movies. Could this be the last time Ohio State schedules a major non-conference game? The Buckeyes will be traveling a lot next season. What players are we keeping an eye on in winter workouts? Changes coming to the targeting rule and Miami beats Duke in the Darian Mensah case in the College Football Pulse. How confident are we in the Ohio State Offensive Line for this season? We breakdown the Big Ten schedule for all times. Basketball to play Kansas next season. #Buckeyes and more!
This week, we welcome @mrjoshuaperry to discuss the NIL and transfer portal landscape, whether Miami fans “deserved” to win the national championship, a Tennessee fan who thinks the B1G still can't compete with the SEC, Brian Kelly vs. Lane Kiffin, an Ohio State fan who thinks the Buckeyes would be better off with Marcus Freeman, and our Genius of the Week! the national championship game, an Alabama fan who thinks college football died on Monday, a Purdue fan who's down bad, whether the ACC is conspiring against Duke, a Tennessee fan wondering where his “talent fees” are going, the Manning Mafia and Molly Sirus, and our Genius of the Week! Follow us on Twitter:MBG - @BoardGeniusesCasey - @FromSluggoCourtney - @CourtAnne1225Hoos - @HoosFootballPodcast - @TheMBGPodcast Voice Intro:Virginia Hamilton, https://virginiahamilton.net/ Theme Song:Midnight Blues by lemonmusicstudio, https://pixabay.com/music/modern-blues-midnight-blues-21179/ Find more Message Board Geniuses content at https://messageboardgeniuses.com
As we transition in offseason mode, Ohio State is hard at work. We focus on the Buckeyes adding an Ivy League Ohioan from the transfer portal, where coaches are on the road, our future at nose tackle and a lot more. It's a potpourri of knowledge featuring our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. Schedule chatter? Offers going out? This is where you need to be to get all Bucknutted up. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis take questions from Subtext subscribers on a range of topics. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Buckeyes lost a number of talented players to the transfer portal, but did they lose anybody that they were unable to replace? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions about the portal and the Buckeyes' role in it.
The Buckeyes signed some 2026 starters out of the transfer portal, but did they sign any out of high school?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a listener question about the possibility of any of the Buckeyes' freshmen winning a starting job this year. Note: There was an audio issue during this show, which we greatly apologize for.
More than 30 Ohio State football players have entered the Transfer Portal following the 2025 college football season, and most of them have already found their new homes. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the most recent landing spots for former Buckeyes, including a pair who are staying in the state of Ohio, and two who will be playing for other Big Ten teams in 2026.
Justin Hokanson of Auburn Sports describes how the early weeks of the Alex Golesh era are going. Chuck and Heath discuss Ohio State's schedule being better to prepare them for postseason in 2026. Tye Richardson of ESPN Arkansas looks at the Razorbacks after a major portal influx.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Trail Hero Expedition Spotlight, Episode 2 in the Trail Hero Expeditions Spotlight series, JD talks with the team about their Buckeye, Arizona roots, desert-driven wheeling style, and the mindset that comes from piling on serious trail miles. They share Trail Hero stories, what it's like being tracked and moving at event pace, and how a tight crew handles the little problems that can snowball fast on the trail—plus the backstory behind their team name.
Ohio State's full schedule was released on Tuesday, complete with specific dates for each game. We already knew the teams the Buckeyes would play in 2026, so we were fully aware this was going to be a daunting slate. How daunting? Three teams that will begin the season likely ranked within the top-5 (at Indiana, at Texas, Oregon), two more that will be ranked within the top-15 (at USC, Michigan) and two more that will be ranked in the top-25 (at Iowa, Illinois). Whew, that's a doozy. However, Buckeye fans should still be confident about their team's chances in the 2026 season, and Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell explain why on today's show. We also get Steeler-fan-Bax's take on new OSU offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (we know Biddle likes the hire) and more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The dates for every Big Ten game on Ohio State's schedule have been released, finalizing its path back to the College Football Playoff. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss OSU's schedule in term of its strength, favorability and which teams pose the biggest threat. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Wednesday! Timmy saw Les Miserable last night, Browns hire Todd Monken as head coach, we go over the Buckeyes schedule for 2026, we have some Leather Jacket Time with Nicole Shearin, chat about bathroom etiquette, Ryan Day gets an OL in the portal, chat about restaurants & new pizza places & we go Name Dropping with Jeff Rimer.
Every schedule has a trap game or two, including the Buckeyes' newly released 2026 football schedule.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they view as the trap games on Ohio State's 2026 schedule.
Chris Lebron joins the show to discuss things going on in the hoops world as well as bragging about his Hurricanes beating the Buckeyes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecoachmomurphypodcast.substack.com
The Ohio State Buckeyes added an offensive lineman through the Transfer Portal on Wednesday, bringing in an Ohio native with starting experience in the Ivy League.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the addition of Vasean Washington, who was a starting right tackle for Dartmouth in 2025, and who has given up just one sack in more than 700 career snaps.
Happy Wednesday! Brandon Beam is in with Justin Zwick for this edition of the Buckeye Show. We open with our thoughts on the Big Ten schedule for Ohio State after that was released. We also dive into the hire of Arthur Smith as Offensive Coordinator. We do our weekly Wednesday chat with Austin Ward. Joshua Perry joins the show giving us the College Football storylines right now. We react to Bill Belichick being left out of the Hall of Fame, and Rutgers has a math problem in the College Football Pulse. And more!
My chat with "overnight success" and One Story editor-in-chief Patrick Ryan, who published his debut novel for adults, Buckeye, at 60 years old, and it became the runaway hit of last year. We discussed (1) how novels have the unique ability to present audiences with the grand sweep of time; (2) what was different about Buckeye from the six or seven novels he wrote before it that didn't get published; and (3) his long, twisty journey to literary stardom late in life, a tale full of gratitude and fortitude, one that gives nourishment and hope to any aspiring artist. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.
Recorded: January 26th 2026 | On this episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Taylor Lewan welcomes Josh “The Weatherman” Pate for a conversation that somehow blends natural disasters with college football chaos — perfectly on brand. The show opens with Taylor breaking down why it is just him on the show as Will is stuck without power and phone service. Josh joins Taylor to breakdown what exactly made Winter Storm Fern so dangerous and catastrophic. He gets into the science behind freezing rain, why it’s so dangerous, and what it means for cities like Nashville when Mother Nature decides to go nuclear. Once the storms pass, it’s time to talk ball. The boys react to the CFP National Championship and give their biggest takeaways from the title game, including what it means for the future of the power balance in college football. They debate whether Indiana’s run is a flash in the pan or a sign of real staying power, and question if Miami is headed for a tougher road than expected next season. To wrap it up, the crew looks ahead at some of the sport’s biggest brands and their outlooks moving forward. Michigan and Alabama both get the microscope as the boys break down expectations, pressure, and what success looks like next year. As well as what it will look like for Ohio State after they hired Arthur Smith and what that move could mean for the Buckeyes offensively. If you are in need of an escape from everything, look no further than here. Come join the boys for a fun hang and fun listen. Please stay safe out there and as always, big hugs tiny kisses. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro2:33 Weekend Recap6:19 KNF Clean Take12:09 Is Taylor Going To Bring Zips To Nashville?23:20 UFC 324 Recap32:49 JOSH PATE INTERVIEW STARTS33:00 Will Is In Hell With No Power35:14 Josh “The Weatherman” Pate47:11 Chasing Tornadoes 57:46 Light At The End Of The Tunnel For Nashville?1:01:29 The Science Of Freezing Rain/The Damage It Can Cause1:14:30 CFP National Championship Takeaways1:19:36 Is Indiana Here To Stay?1:25:09 Is Miami Going To Struggle?1:29:39 Will Michigan Be Back?1:34:18 Alabama & Kalen DeBoer Outlook1:40:07 Ohio State Hiring Arthur Smith1:46:30 Bud Light QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recruiting in the new college football era has changed ... drastically. With NIL and the transfer portal entering mix, chaos has basically ensued. There are many that feel high school recruiting is going the way of the dinosaur. Is that so? Will Ohio State be a T-Rex on the recruiting trail? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on how the Buckeyes will attack high school recruiting going forward. We also have a scouting report on DJ Jacobs - an elite Ohio State HIGH SCHOOL commitment. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.,'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's potential breakout candidates in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Tuesday! We're here and we're planning on doing a full show today, we're not happy about all of the school cancelling, OSU hoops beat Penn State, we go Inside the Buckeyes, we do some Rapid Fire, Man has a soda addiction, Rutgers is going bankrupt, Jen Winters stops by & it's Game Show Tuesday.
Happy Monday! We're considered essential so we made it to work today, we recap the NFL championship games, discuss everyone buying toilet paper, the Buckeyes hire a new OC & we had to end the show abruptly.
The final 2026 recruiting rankings have been released by Rivals and nobody has signed more 5-star signees than the Buckeyes.In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman discuss the final rankings, the five 5-stars for the Buckeyes, the fact that four of the top six players in the nation are not headed to traditional powers, and more.
The Buckeyes added 17 players through the transfer portal, but how many of them will be All-Big Ten?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which of the Buckeyes portal additions will make an impact that earns them All-Big Ten status.
Is Arthur Smith a home-run hire for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes?In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their thoughts on the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.
According to multiple reports, the Ohio State football program is set to hire former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the same role with the Buckeyes.Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss every angle to Smith's hiring, including the important (but unexciting) administrative piece of the job, what he's likely to add to the Buckeyes' playbook, how his offensive philosophies will mesh with Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, and whether his hiring is an indication that OSU is about to lean heavily on tight ends yet again in 2026.
The Big Ten Conference just released the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule, and it is going to be a very challenging season for head coach Ryan Day, QB Julian Sayin, WR Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of the Buckeyes. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the schedule week-by-week, including:A trip to face Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns in AustinA road trip to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the always challenging confines of Kinnick StadiumA road game against Curt Cignetti and the defending national champion Indiana HoosiersA cross-country trip to face what is expected to be a College Football Playoff-contending USC Trojans teamA home game the following week against one of the national championship favorites, Dan Lanning, Dante Moore and the Oregon DucksThe traditional regular season finale against archrival Michigan, QB Bryce Underwood, and new head coach Kyle Whittingham
Ohio State has found its new offensive coordinator in longtime NFL coach Arthur Smith. Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the hire and what he brings to the Buckeyes. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices