Podcast appearances and mentions of Ryan Day

Ohio State has turned the page to the next chapter of the Ryan Day era as it prepares for the 2026 season. On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis project a 2026 defensive depth chart featuring a solid mixture of both returning players and a few new faces. 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 college football Transfer Portal closed on January 16, but due to potential paperwork delays and the long holiday weekend, it wasn't safe to say that the Ohio State Buckeyes were done losing players until now. It appears that safety Cody Haddad will be the final departure from Columbus during the 2026 portal window. He committed to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes shortly after this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast was recorded. In this episode, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Haddad's departure, how many roster spots Ryan Day's program still has available for 2026, and where the Buckeyes might be looking to add another player or two. 

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The 2026 Big Ten football schedule release date is coming a lot later than usual this year, but we did just learn the date of one of the biggest games on the college football calendar for this fall.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the newly-released kickoff date for the matchup between the last two national champions, Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes and Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers. 

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have added several crucial pieces to their roster for 2026 through the Transfer Portal, but still have a few big holes to fill. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss which positions Ryan Day's team is still going to pursue in the portal, and where they may be all set for the upcoming season.

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On this episode of Bleav in Buckeyes, hosts Bryant Browning and Chimdi Chekwa are joined by college football beat writer, Mike Wachsman to discuss the transfer portal, NIL deals, and how programs like Ohio State are building championship-caliber rosters. The conversation covers player development, roster continuity, financial decision-making, and predictions for the college football national championship. Tune in for expert insight into the evolving future of college football. Takeaways The transfer portal this season has seen unprecedented activity. Ohio State is facing significant losses in player classes due to transfers. Ryan Day's recruitment strategy is shifting towards more portal acquisitions. Financial considerations are increasingly influencing player recruitment decisions. Local Ohio players may accept lower offers to stay with the Buckeyes. Players are prioritizing playing time over financial incentives in many cases. Ohio State's roster management is becoming more cautious and strategic. The upcoming schedule for Ohio State is significantly tougher than previous years. Indiana's momentum could play a crucial role in the national championship. The need for a reliable kicker is a pressing concern for Ohio State. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to College Football Dynamics 01:25 The Transfer Portal: A New Era 03:48 Recruitment Strategies and Player Development 08:07 NIL and Its Impact on Player Decisions 11:51 New Additions to the Team 16:35 Bo Jackson's Situation and Its Implications 19:15 NIL Landscape at Ohio State 24:09 The Transfer Portal Dilemma 29:04 Competition and Player Development 32:04 Roster Decisions and Upcoming Challenges 34:57 Predictions for the National Championship Keywords college football, transfer portal, Ohio State, NIL, recruitment strategy, player development, national championship, player decisions, roster management, football dynamics, Ryan Day, Bo Jackson, Learfield, Mylan Graham, Chimdi Chekwa, Bryant Browning, Mike Wachsman, national championship, buckeyes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Business is starting to pick up in the Transfer Portal for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and for the second time in a week, Ryan Day's team has added a tight end. This time, it's former Northwestern standout Hunter Welcing, who caught 28 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns, including an 81-yard day against the Michigan Wolverines. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Welcing's addition, and what it could mean for the OSU tight end room in 2026.

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Ohio State's offensive line struggled in the Buckeyes' two late-season losses, but it doesn't seem like that's an area that Ryan Day's program is prioritizing right now in the Transfer Portal?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the surprisingly deep group that Tyler Bowen has coming back, including four starters, and three players who provided quality depth in 2025. Plus, is there anyone worth chasing who is available in the portal right now? 

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