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The NCAA has officially changed its eligibility rules, and the impact on Ohio State's roster could be significant. Instead of the traditional four seasons within a five-year window, most college football players will now have five full years of eligibility. That means nearly half of Ohio State's roster suddenly has a different career timeline. In this episode, we break down: The new NCAA eligibility rule Which Buckeyes benefit the most Players who could now return in 2027 What it means for Ryan Day's roster building Why this could become a major advantage for Ohio State Some of the biggest names affected include Luke Montgomery, Jermaine Mathews Jr., Mason Williams, Christian Alliegro, James Smith, Jeremiah Smith, Eddrick Houston, Payton Pierce, Devin Sanchez and many more. Will this rule help Ohio State build another championship roster? Let me know in the comments.
Ohio State lost two elite linebackers from last year's national championship defense, so how concerned should Buckeye fans be about the position in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the biggest linebacker concerns facing Ohio State this season, including the challenge of replacing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, the pressure on Payton Pierce as the new leader of the defense, the importance of tackling consistency, and how much Riley Pettijohn, Christian Allegro, TJ Alford, Eli Lee, and others could factor into the rotation.The Buckeyes may not have two first-round linebackers again, but can Matt Patricia and the Ohio State defense still find the right answers?Join us at BuckeyeInsiders.com for more Ohio State football coverage, message board discussion, insider analysis, and more.00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast01:01 BuckeyeInsiders.com is live01:56 The biggest concerns at linebacker02:25 Replacing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese03:17 Can Ohio State still have very good linebacker play?05:41 Why the Buckeyes don't have to replace everyone one-for-one06:25 Concern No. 2: Tackling without Sonny Styles07:26 How much does Ohio State's margin for error shrink?09:15 The impact of losing Caleb Downs behind the linebackers10:20 Concern No. 3: Payton Pierce taking over the defense11:25 Why Pierce may already be prepared for the role13:09 Concern No. 4: Figuring out Riley Pettijohn's role14:20 Why missing spring matters for Pettijohn15:26 How TJ Alford and C.J. Hicks-style versatility could help the rotation16:28 Eli Lee, depth, coaching, and final thoughts17:10 Subscribe, comment, and join BuckeyeInsiders.com
Which one-on-one matchups could define Ohio State's season?Tony Gerdeman makes Tom Orr blindly rank five individual Buckeye matchups that could shape some of Ohio State's biggest games this year, including battles against Texas, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana.The discussion includes Kenyatta Jackson against Indiana's offensive line, Devin Sanchez facing a major receiver test, Payton Pierce and Michigan's running game, Julian Sayin matching wits with Oregon, and Carson Hinzman trying to help Ohio State solve a familiar problem up front.00:00 — Intro00:11 — Tom deflects with an I-70 construction rant02:14 — The blind ranking challenge begins03:29 — Matchup No. 1: Ohio State pass rush vs. Indiana protection05:00 — Why Jeremiah Smith vs. Texas is not really a one-on-one matchup06:14 — Matchup No. 2: Devin Sanchez gets a huge test07:40 — Matchup No. 3: Ohio State linebacker vs. Michigan's running game10:00 — Matchup No. 4: Julian Sayin vs. a star safety13:35 — Could this matchup have been ranked lower?14:00 — Matchup No. 5: Ohio State's interior offensive line vs. Indiana's defensive front16:05 — Final ranking reaction and listener challengeWhich individual matchup do you think will matter most for Ohio State this season? Drop your rankings in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly on your audio platforms for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to get updates on everything coming next.
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Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis' Future | Time and Change Will Surely ShowTony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today's roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks04:36 Shazier Spotlight07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles31:35 Stover and Young Depth35:03 Trust in Coaching35:51 Portal and Snap Management37:41 Five for Five Fallout40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path55:32 Head Coach Debate59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks
Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis' Future | Time and Change Will Surely ShowTony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today's roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks04:36 Shazier Spotlight07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles31:35 Stover and Young Depth35:03 Trust in Coaching35:51 Portal and Snap Management37:41 Five for Five Fallout40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path55:32 Head Coach Debate59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks
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