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The Buckeyes are losing a number of defenders to the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr explain how Ohio State is going to replace linebacker Arvell Reese -- or at least attempt to replace him.

The Buckeyes are in need of a cornerback to replace departed starter Davison Igbinosun, but they shouldn't have to search long.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for sophomore cornerback Devin Sanchez this season for the Buckeyes and beyond.

The Buckeyes went into the portal and signed former Florida running back Ja'Kobi Jackson to bolster the Ohio State backfield.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they are expecting to see from Ja'Kobi Jackson this season in the Ohio State offense.

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.

The Buckeyes must replace their most underrated defender from last season in nickel back Lorenzo Styles, Jr.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss how the Buckeyes will go about finding a new nickel back for Matt Patricia's defense.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their series looking at the three biggest concerns at each position for the Buckeyes this year with a look at the Ohio State wide receivers.

The Buckeyes' most-ballyhooed true freshman this season is wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr., but what is a fair expectation of him in his first season at Ohio State?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for Chris Henry, Jr. and talk about the history of OSU freshman wide receivers as a point of reference for what generally happens with rookie receivers.

The 2025 Ohio State football team featured two of the greatest linebackers in Buckeye football history, as both Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles positioned themselves to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.Now, James Laurinaitis must replace both of those talented stars, and he has a lot of good options to choose from. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss who's next at linebacker for Ohio State, including last season's third linebacker, Payton Pierce, talented Wisconsin transfer Christian Allegro, second-year standouts Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford, and potentially even Alabama transfer Qua Russaw.

Epi Sitanilei was a late arriver last year as a true freshman for the Buckeyes, but he has since added weight and strength and is getting ready for his first spring camp at Ohio State.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for Epi Sitanilei this season as a redshirt freshman for the Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes secured a bunch of experienced players out of the transfer portal, save for freshman cornerback Dominick Kelly out of Georgia.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their expectations for Dominick Kelly this year and why his signing was so intriguing by the Buckeyes.

With the start of Ohio State spring football practice now less than a month away, it's time to start taking a position-by-position look around the Buckeyes' team.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to take a deep dive on the depth chart for the offensive line. Tyler Bowen's position group has a lot of returning talent, but how will they make the pieces fit together?

The Ohio State defensive line has a little bit of everything in 2026. There is a proven veteran edge in Kenyatta Jackson, a promising second-year edge in Zion Grady, a three-tech with a chance to take on a bigger role in Eddrick Houston, top transfer additions in James Smith and John Walker, and more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the depth chart for Larry Johnson's defensive line heading into 2026 Ohio State spring football practice.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has big expectations for quarterback Julian Sayin in year two as a starter, but as Day said recently, you can't just assume your starting quarterback is going to return.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ryan Day alluding to the fact that Julian Sayin could have asked Ohio State for more money but he wanted to make sure there was enough talent around him to win a national title.

With Ohio State's spring football practice less than a month away, it's time to start a new series looking at where things stand on the Buckeyes' depth chart at wide receiver. Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss are back, but the rest of the position group is either new to Columbus or unproven.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break things down at the three receiver positions entering the spring.

Ohio State's spring football practice starts in less than a month, so it's time to start a new series looking at where things stand on the Buckeyes' depth chart at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break things down at those three position groups entering the spring.

The Buckeyes didn't just go the portal for their new impact players. Some of them will be among the returning players stepping into new roles.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which returning Buckeyes who have yet to earn starting jobs prior to this season will have the biggest impact on offense in 2026.

The Buckeyes didn't just go the portal for their new impact players. Some of them will be among the returning players stepping into new roles.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which returning Buckeyes who have yet to earn starting jobs prior to this season will have the biggest impact on defense in 2026.

Can a three-loss Ohio State football team make the College Football Playoff in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman tackle this listener question, which has a couple of qualifiers along with it as well.

The Buckeyes must replace All-American linebacker Sonny Styles this year.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss how the Buckeyes will go about replacing starting linebacker Sonny Styles in 2026.

It is not unusual for true freshmen to impact the Buckeyes each year, but it is rare for that freshman to be an offensive lineman. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss offensive tackle Sam Greer and wonder if he can be the exception to the rule in 2026.

Why is coverage of Ohio State basketball lacking? Why does the media continue to give a pass to the men's basketball program when more pressure from the media might raise the standards of a middling program?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address a listener question about men's basketball coverage -- or lack thereof, as well as an overall lack of interest from both the media and the fans, and what's really to blame for Ohio State not having a top-tier basketball program?

The Buckeyes added a couple of receivers via the transfer portal in hopes of replacing the production of Carnell Tate.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for UTSA transfer wide receiver Devin McCuin in 2026 for the Buckeyes.

The Big Ten Student-Athlete Issues Commission, including athletes from every Big Ten school, sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday, asking him to throw the NCAA's support behind a major change. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the athletes' call for an end to college player prop bets. While those are only legal in a small percentage of states, they have led to some big issues, including a federal investigation and death threats to athletes.

The Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl thanks in part to former Ohio State football star Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but also due to outstanding special teams play.That win came just weeks after the Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day made their own major investment in the kicking game, adding new special teams coordinator Robby Disher from Illinois, kicker Connor Hawkins from Baylor, as well as a high school kicker recruit, a transfer punter, and a pair of long snappers. So what inspired the total overhaul of the special teams, and what will it mean for the Buckeyes in 2026?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.

Ohio State had one of the slowest-paced offenses in the nation in 2025 -- and by far the slowest of the College Football Playoff teams. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about the Buckeyes' pace of play and if things would be better for Ohio State if they increased their pace on offense in 2026.

Ohio State and Alabama are scheduled to play a home-and-home series in 2027 and 2028, however, there are rumblings that the Crimson Tide could be looking to back out of the series.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address this possibility and discuss why it's happening now. They also talk about the Georgia series down the road and what can help save that series from being canceled in the future.

Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton added some elite talent to what was already an impressive room following the 2025 college football season. And while Jermaine Mathews and Devin Sanchez represent a strong foundation, there are also some very talented incoming true freshmen and transfer additions from the SEC who could raise the level of play even higher.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss which of those newcomers will play the biggest role for the 2026 Ohio State football team.Former Georgia CB Dominick Kelly, who transferred to Ohio State for his second seasonFormer Alabama, Utah, and Michigan CB Cam Calhoun, the most experienced newcomerTrue freshman CB Jay Timmons, ranked as a 5-star by RivalsTalented true freshman CB Jordan Thomas, out of a New Jersey high school powerhouseTrue freshman Khmari Bing, from a Maryland high school powerhouse

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman continue their position-by-position series looking at some concerns for the Ohio State football team. In today's episode, they discuss the Buckeye defensive ends.

The Buckeyes must replenish a number of losses at receiver in 2026, and one of the options in doing that could be redshirt freshman Phillip Bell.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what their expectations are for Phillip Bell this coming season.

Ohio State must replace two-time All-American Caleb Downs at safety this year, which is a monumental task. How will the Buckeyes do it?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss how the Buckeyes will attempt to replace Caleb Downs and who will be involved in making that happen.

The Ohio State Buckeyes went into the portal to add a pair of talented wide receivers, as well as two top tight ends, but didn't bring in any offensive linemen. Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os analyst for BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what those additions - and lack of additions - tell him about what to expect from the Ohio State offense under the Buckeyes' new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

The Alabama football program has been very kind to Ohio State through the transfer portal over the years, sending the Buckeyes players like Seth McLaughlin, Caleb Downs, and Julian Sayin. Defensive tackle James Smith is the latest.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for James Smith in 2026 with the Buckeyes.

What are the biggest concerns at running back for the Buckeyes in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some concerns for the Buckeye backfield as spring practice approaches.

Ohio State must replace Unanimous All-American nose tackle Kayden McDonald in 2026.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss how the Buckeyes will go about replacing one of the most active defensive tackles in Ohio State football history.

The implementation of the Transfer Portal, as well as the growth of NIL has transformed college football in a big way, nowhere more than in recruiting. Mark Pantoni, the General Manager, Player Personnel for Ryan Day's Ohio State football program, just appeared on Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast to discuss the challenges of roster construction, high school recruiting, and acquiring and keeping players in the Transfer Portal era.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss their biggest takeaways from Pantoni's comments, including the mixture of players they're looking for, the increased importance of recruiting close to home, and why coming in second place for some top prospects might not sting quite as badly as it used to.

A freshman cornerback has been in the two-deep for the Buckeyes each of the past five seasons. Can Jordan Thomas keep that streak alive in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the expectations for Jordan Thomas as a true freshman in Ohio State's defense.

If players can leave on a whim for any number of reasons, is there still a point in purposely redshirting any longer?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic from a viewer and wonder what a pending change in the rules could do for the prospect of redshirting.

Mark Pantoni is the General Manager, Player Personnel for Ryan Day's Ohio State football program. He just appeared on Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast to discuss the challenges of roster construction, high school recruiting, and acquiring and keeping players in the Transfer Portal era.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest takeaways from Pantoni's appearance, including:The lessons of The Indiana Model, and what Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers taught the rest of the college football world.Why some talented young Buckeyes hit the portal after just one year, and the challenges of balancing youthful promise with veteran production.The absurdity of the transfer portal market, and some real-world examples of just how out of control things have gotten. 

One of many keys to victory that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has talked about over the years is winning the "middle eight," which entails outscoring opponents over the final four minutes of the second quarter and the first four minutes of the third quarter.Those two possessions can swing a game in either direction, which is why it is a focus for the Buckeyes and every other program in college football.So how effective was that focus this past year for Ohio State?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr look at the numbers to see how well Ryan Day's middle eight plan of attack worked.

The Buckeyes went into the transfer portal and brought in a productive play maker in Florida State safety Earl Little, Jr.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what to expect this season from Earl Little in this Ohio State defense.

The College Football Playoff committee just announced the dates and locations for the quarterfinal and semifinal locations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons and... well... they're kind of a mess. Why are they moving a quarterfinal game off of New Year's Eve... but only for one year?Why is there a nearly two-week break between the quarterfinal games and semifinal games? And who thought it was a good idea to play the national championship game nearly a week later than it has been for the last couple of seasons?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the schedule and why everyone from the Rose Bowl to ESPN to the NFL is to blame for this mess of a Playoff.

The Buckeyes signed four talented wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class. The lowest-ranked among them is Brock Boyd, who has also been the most productive in big-time Texas high school.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the expectations this season for Brock Boyd and wonder if he's being overlooked by Buckeye fans and others.

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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost 35 players to the Transfer Portal following the 2025 college football season. That was nearly twice as many as had left Ryan Day's program following either of the two previous seasons. But Day thinks that huge list of departures may be the exception, rather than the rule moving forward. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why that might be the case, how potential changes to the college football calendar could impact that moving forward, and whether the growth of the Transfer Portal in roster building could make high school recruiting a lot less important in the future.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss three concerns facing the Ohio State offensive line as spring ball approaches next month.

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.

Will true freshman wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr. earn a starting role in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the starting possibilities for Chris Henry, Jr. and they wonder if people are expecting too much from the Ohio State freshman.