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The Ohio State men's basketball team was able to retain a pair of key building blocks for this season, in guard John Mobley and forward Amare Bynum, brought in a pair of 5-star freshmen in Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith, and they made some big additions in the Transfer Portal as well. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the roles that guard Justin Pippen and forward/center Andrija Jelavic could play this year.After the show, stick around to hear interviews with Jelavic and Pippen following practice this week.Today's show 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.

Ohio State men's basketball will take part in an all-new four-team event this October at an outdoor venue. The Caresource Invitational will pit the Buckeyes against Cincinnati, and Xavier against Dayton, and be played outside at the Linder Family Tennis Center, just north of Cincinnati.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the event, and why it's just the first step in what could be a welcome change in college basketball.Following the show, you'll hear an interview with Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the game and why he's a big fan of playing in-state matchups like this. 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.

5-star 2027 RB prospect David Gabriel Georges will announce his commitment on July 22. His recruitment is down to three schools, but the decision is likely to come down to the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. So which way is the talented back leaning? An interview with his uncle this week at On3 may have provided some insight.Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he said, what DGG said in response, and what it could mean for Ohio State's chances to land the future star. Our new website is now live at BuckeyeInsiders.com, and we invite you to come check it out. We would love to have you sign up for a membership and join us on the Insiders Board, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, to talk about this story, and everything else happening around Ohio State Buckeyes football, basketball, and other sports. Sign up today at Buckeye Insiders.com 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 day we've been waiting for is finally (almost) here! Buckeye Insiders, the new Ohio State fan community is set to launch Wednesday, July 8 at Noon Eastern. Who is a part of the new site? How is it going to be different? How can you be a part of it all?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to talk about everything you need to know to be a part of the big launch day. Today's show 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.

In this special bonus presentation of the Time And Change Will Surely Show, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti discuss the past, present, and future of Ohio State freshman phenoms.Tony and Juck rank the Top 10 true freshman seasons ever by a Buckeye, led by Jeremiah Smith's incredible 2024 campaign. Along the way, they debate Andy Katzenmoyer, Maurice Clarett, Orlando Pace, Ted Ginn Jr., the Bosa brothers, J.K. Dobbins and more before turning their attention to the current Buckeyes.Which members of Ohio State's 2026 freshman class could make a championship-level impact? Could Chris Henry Jr., Legend Bey, Brock Boyd, Jay Timmons or Khari Wilder become the next freshman stars? Finally, the guys look ahead to the 2027 recruiting class and discuss the long-term outlook for one of Ohio State's most talented groups in recent memory, including the pursuit of David Gabriel-Georges.Who would make your Top 10 list?Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting, history, and analysis.This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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.

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork about some big changes coming to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.The program is rolling out a $125 million renovation project that will totally remake the program's offices and practice facility. You'll hear from Bjork about what's about to change, when the project will launch, and what the team will do while its facility is being rebuilt.Today's episode is sponsored 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.

There has been a lot of speculation about the future direction of college sports, and whether the top teams in the nation could ultimately break off from the traditional conference structure to form a Super League. Ohio State would unquestionably be included in any plans along those lines, but is that something the Buckeyes want to see happen?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that question directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, would the reported plans to pool media rights across conferences cost the Buckeyes money? And could OSU get backed into a corner and be forced to do something it doesn't really want to?Today's episode is sponsored 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 House Settlement completely changed the game in college sports last year, allowing schools to distribute revenue-sharing dollars to student-athletes for the first time ever. It's up to each school how it wants to split those dollars between different sports. So how much money is available to Ohio State athletes, which sports do the Buckeyes split the money between, and how have things changed from last year to this? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answers to those questions and much more directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. He was also asked whether the men's basketball team gets enough resources to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten, the future of the Schottenstein Center as the home of the Buckeye basketball programs, and more.Today's episode is sponsored 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 started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU. In this special breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Harrison's commitment and what it means for the future of the wide receiver room in Columbus. His commitment gives OSU at least one 5-star wide receiver in every recruiting class from 2023 to 2029, starting with Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Quincy Porter, Chris Henry, Jr., Jamier Brown, Jett Harrison, and Austin Miller. Today's episode is sponsored 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.

A bill going through Congress right now promises to address a number of issues currently facing college athletics, but would it be good for Ohio State if it actually passes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on that proposed legislation, what it could mean for the Buckeyes, and the impact it could have if it isn't in Ohio State's best interest.And thanks to our friends at 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.

Ohio State's 2027 defensive line recruiting class was already one of the strongest in recent history, and then Larry Johnson added a commitment on Monday from 5-star edge Marcus Fakatou. Now, with the nation's top overall player, 5-star David Jacobs, already committed, along with 4-stars Wyatt Smith and Prince Goldsby (considered an edge by many ranking sources), where does this rank among the greatest defensive line classes in Ohio State history?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and where this year's class stacks up against some of the best hauls of the past including 2021 (JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Mike Hall), and 2016 (Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper, Malik Barrow), and 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 college football magazines are starting to come out, including this week's release of Phil Steele's popular edition. Steele has Ohio State ranked No. 3 in the nation, which puts them on track to have a difficult path through the College Football Playoff. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what a hypothetical road to the national championship could look like for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of Ryan Day's Buckeyes. Today's show 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 men's basketball program has unquestionably taken a step forward over the span of the last year, and seems poised to do that again in the upcoming season.But in the wake of Michigan's national championship, many Buckeye basketball fans found themselves wondering if OSU invested enough in its program to field a team that could compete with the top of the Big Ten.In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned about that from a conversation with OSU athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, what is the future of the Schottenstein Center? Will Ohio State basketball continue to call it home? Or could the program be on the move?Today's episode is sponsored 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. 

This is a special bonus presentation of The Time And Change Will Surely Show, one of the new podcasts from the Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network. Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football. 1:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered1:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies2:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era3:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good5:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories6:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments7:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank9:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses10:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings11:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith13:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"15:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans17:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era18:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses19:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster21:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s22:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses23:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever26:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?28:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma31:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?35:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?36:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics39:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting41:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone43:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting46:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments48:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications50:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?52:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy54:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well56:49 – Is player development more important than ever?57:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means58:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage

The Ohio State men's basketball program held its "Vet Camp" this week, welcoming back more than a dozen former players, including stars like Scoonie Penn, David Lighty, Greg Oden, and former head coach Thad Matta. It's a great kickoff to a new season, and an opportunity for the next Ohio State team to learn from some living legends. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the week, what it means to both the former and current players, and more. This 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 Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the year-round home of Ohio State's football team, is about to get a massive overhaul. Thursday morning, Ross Bjork, the OSU athletic director, met with the media to discuss a $125 million renovation project for the WHAC that's expected to kick off in a little more than a year.  Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the program feels like it needs to overhaul the facility, what's going to happen to the team during that construction project, and what to expect when it's all done. 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.

Jake Diebler's third full season as Ohio State's head coach is going to have a different - and bigger - look than the previous two years. The Buckeyes loaded up with big bodies in the front court to allow Amare Bynum to play farther from the hoop, and those bigger players should give OSU the ability to throw a number of different looks at opponents. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the new basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the four big players that Diebler is going to roll out this year, and how they could change the game for the basketball Buckeyes. Ivan Njegoven, who is ready to take on a bigger role in year threeAndrija Jelavic, a Kentucky transfer who can stretch the floorJosh Ojianwuna, a big-bodied Baylor transfer who can provide muscle down lowVuk Lazerovic, a freshman who may be a year away from taking on a roleToday'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. 

Former Ohio State head football coach, and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Jim Tressel will make history this fall, as just the third former Buckeye coach to be inducted into the program's ring of honor inside Ohio Stadium.OSU announced on Tuesday that Tressel's name would be added to the facing of C-Deck in Ohio Stadium at the season-opening game against Ball State. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Tressel's impact on the program's history, the honor he is set to receive, and his legacy within the state and the program. Episode artwork includes photos taken by the legendary Jim Davidson of TheOzone.net 

Ohio State had a busy weekend of official visits inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, so where do things stand now between the Buckeyes and some of their top visitors?Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to discuss the latest on:5-star 2027 WR Jamier Brown, who is already committed to Ohio State4-star DT Karlos May, a monster defensive tackle who could be the key to Larry Johnson's 2027 recruiting class4-star WR Blake Wong, who will make his college decision later this week4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who was hoping to get answers to questions he had about the Buckeyes' plans to determine if he would stay committed to Ohio StateAnd an unofficial visitor, elite 2029 WR Austin Miller, who seems to be trending in a good direction for the BuckeyesToday'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.

A lot of the conversation around Ohio State's 2026 running back room has centered around Bo Jackson, which is fair enough, considering he topped 1,000 yards as a true freshman. However, there is a talented trio of other players in Carlos Locklyn's position group who are all expected to take a big step forward this fall.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three players who Ohio State fans might not be thinking about very much now, but who people inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are expecting big things from this fall. This episode is sponsored 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 team made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years last season. Now, Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes are looking to build on that this year, and they have an intriguing combination of returning standouts, veteran transfers, and a pair of 5-star true freshmen who could make that possible. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Diebler with his thoughts on:Guard Juni Mobley, who considered entering the NBA Draft before returning for another season in ColumbusForward Amare Bynum, whose return for a second season was a huge offseason win for the programTransfer Justin Pippen, who projects to be an impact player both on and off the court5-star freshman Anthony Thompson, whose athleticism could be a gamechanger5-star freshman LJ Smith, a late addition to the roster, who enrolled a year earlier than expectedToday's episode is sponsored 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.

Five top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class are making their official visits to Ohio State this weekend, and they are in five very different spots in their recruitments. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss each of the visitors, and where things might stand coming out of the weekend. 5-star WR Jamier Brown, a local standout who has been an active recruiter in the class4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who is looking for answers to clarify his future with the Buckeyes4-star DT Karlos May, who could give Larry Johnson a massive nose tackle in the middle of the line4-star WR Blake Wong, who would be a solid addition to Cortez Hankton's first recruiting classUnranked WR Jordan Donahoo, who has some intriguing measurables, but who is more or less unknown nationallyThis episode is sponsored 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 held its final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and even on a day loaded with talent, three players stood out above the rest. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss:Jett Harrison, the 5-star 2028 wide receiver, and younger brother of former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison, Jr.Aedyn Havili, the 2028 top-100 defensive tackle who showcased a dominant burst along the line of scrimmage.Xander Edwards, the 4-star 2028 running back, who flashed quick feet to earn an offer from the Buckeyes.This episode is sponsored 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.

Brady Edmunds, the 4-star California QB who has been committed to Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class for well over a year, is in Columbus now getting ready for his official visit. But going into the weekend, there are still more questions than answers about exactly how his recruitment will end. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com spent Wednesday morning watching Edmunds dominate a 7-on-7 camp at Ohio State, and then got a chance to talk to the talented quarterback about where things stand with him and the Buckeyes, his recent official visit to UCLA, what he's hoping to get cleared up this weekend, and more. This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is sponsored 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.

Ohio State's summer camp season rolled into week two on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com was there to see it all. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five players who stood out during Tuesday's camp, including:Donald Tabron II, a 5-star QB out of Michigan powerhouse Cass TechTyzon Swann, considered by some to be the nation's top 2028 DTBrandon Murphy, a 2028 Defensive Back who jumped out with some big playsDeNeiro Girton, a 2028 Safety considered one of the top players on many teams' boardsPhilip Georgeopolous, a 2027 Punter with a massive leg

Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough that your players can execute the plan. And while mixing different coverage schemes is certainly one way to do it, there are also ways to show different looks within the same basic coverage. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to look at how Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is able to take a Cover 2 scheme and put a very different spin on things. Today's show 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 just added a crucial commitment to their 2027 recruiting class, 4-star cornerback Deontay Malone from Massillon Washington High School.Malone is the first corner to commit to OSU's 2027 class, making him a key piece of the future of Tim Walton's position room.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Malone's commitment and who could end up joining Malone in the 2027 cornerback class.Today's show 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.

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

Lorenzo McMullen, Jr. had already earned 5-star status as a recruit, but until this past week, the Cincinnati Princeton High School standout had not earned an offer from Ohio State.That all changed when he stepped on the field at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center at camp, where he got a chance to work with new OSU wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton for the first time. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss McMullen's impressive performance and what it means for his recruitment. Plus, a look at 2029 WR Maddox Porter, a Tennessee native who also earned an offer at camp this week. This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast 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 first week of summer camps wrapped up at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Thursday with an impressive group of quarterbacks. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four players who jumped out, including:Graham Simpson, a 4-star 2028 QB out of Tennessee, and the younger brother of former Alabama QB Ty SimpsonJames Armstrong, a 4-star 2028 QB out of western PennsylvaniaTitus Huard, a 4-star 2028 QB out of Colorado, and the son of former Washington standout Brock HuardReign St. Clair, a 2028 QB now playing for Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, and the younger brother of current Ohio State backup Tavien St. ClairAfter the show, you'll also get a short interview with Armstrong as he discusses his day, and where things stand with him and Ohio State.Today's episode is sponsored 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.

Camp season is in full swing at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and this week, we saw five offensive linemen who could potentially be fits for Ohio State's 2028 recruiting class. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss:Samuel Bailey, a 2028 top-100 prospect out of AlabamaAnthony Blalock, a 2028 4-star out of YoungstownEytan D’Oleo, a 2028 4-star out of southern New JerseyTy Davis-Winn, a 2028 4-star out of eastern PennsylvaniaCollin Burris, 2028 prospect out of Marysville, OhioFollowing the show, you'll hear two brief interviews with players, including:9:26 - 2028 Top-100 OL Samuel Bailey11:30 - 2028 4-Star OL Anthony BlalockToday's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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 held its first prospect camp of the 2026 summer season on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com was there to see it all. In this super-sized episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com as he joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of his biggest takeaways from the day, including big performances from: 2028 DT Kellen Hall, a 5-star prospect from Christian Academy of Louisville in Kentucky2028 DT Nikolas Stevens, a 4-star prospect from DeMatha Catholic in Maryland2029 OL Jax Wilkerson, a promising lineman from Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma2029 WR Sukora "Sip" Cooper, a talented receiver from Frisco Panther Creek High School in TexasThen, after the episode, you'll hear post-camp interviews at:9:51 with 2028 DT Kellen Hall12:13 with 2029 WR Sukora "Sip" Cooper14:21 with 2028 DT Nikolas StevensThanks as always to our partners at Jeff Ruby's of 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 held their second weekend of official visits, and there is plenty of news coming out of those, including a couple of players who could potentially commit to Ryan Day's program at some point soon. Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the latest on:Glenville LB Kaylon Bailey, who could be the next member of the Tarblooder-to-Buckeye pipelineRB Jayden Miles, who visited from Louisiana, and still has several big visits to goCB Jaden Carey, one of the top remaining targets on Tim Walton's recruiting boardPlus, the latest on current Ohio State QB commit Brady Edmunds, who visited UCLA over the weekendAnd what kind of impression did the Texas Longhorns leave on Markus Fakatou, one of the top remaining defensive line targets for Larry Johnson?Today's episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning 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 football summer camp season kicks off this week at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, providing the first look at the players who will become the next generation of college football stars. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they're expecting to see this week at camp, some of the now-famous names that they first saw at these events in the past, and much more. This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast 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 loaded up in the Transfer Portal this offseason, bringing in a lot of top players who could become immediate impact guys in Columbus. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss their lists of the players most likely to make the leap from the Transfer Portal to stardom on the 2026 Ohio State football team, including Florida State safety transfer Earl Little, Alabama defensive line transfers Qua Russaw and James Smith, Georgia cornerback transfer Dominick Kelly, and more.This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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.

Ohio State QB Rankings: Top 10 Buckeyes Ever + What’s Next for Julian Sayin & Tavien St. Clair | Time and ChangeIn the first episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti launch their Ohio State-focused podcast by examining Buckeye quarterbacks across past, present, and future, including childhood QB memories and a stats-based formula that ranks J.T. Barrett No. 1 historically. They reveal and debate their personal top-10 lists, while discussing legacies of players like Terrelle Pryor, Dwayne Haskins, Braxton Miller, Cardale Jones, and Will Howard. They then project where Julian Sayin could land with another season and how a national title would change his standing, evaluate Tavien St. Clair’s long-term upside, and discuss future QB recruiting, including Brady Edmunds’ UCLA visit and Ohio State’s pursuit of another 2026 quarterback such as Nebraska commit Trae Taylor.

Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class could be on the verge of some very big changes. Brady Edmunds, the only quarterback currently committed to the Buckeyes, is visiting UCLA and its up-and-coming head coach Bob Chesney this weekend. What could this mean for Ryan Day's 2027 recruiting class, and how does this fit in with the Buckeyes' pursuit of 2027 QB Trae Taylor, who is currently committed to Nebraska?Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.  This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast 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 football program is set to host its second weekend of official visits this weekend in Columbus. Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the six official visitors for this weekend, including:Wyatt Smith: Ohio State's top-100 Edge commitEli Johnson: Ohio State's 4-star Safety commitAngelo Smith: Ohio State's Safety commitJaden Carey: 4-star CornerbackJayden Miles: 4-star Running BackKaylon Bailey: 3-star Glenville LBToday's episode is sponsored 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. Go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today. 

Chaz Coleman is a native of northeast Ohio and put together an intriguing true freshman season at Penn State before entering the Transfer Portal. He ended up choosing to transfer to Tennessee instead of Ohio State, but has not participated in a number of practices this spring with the Volunteers, and missed team workouts this week. Now, with some Vols insiders hinting that Coleman could potentially leave the program soon, should Ohio State take another crack at bringing Coleman to Columbus if he's available?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. The Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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.

After the Ohio State Buckeyes hosted three top 2027 recruits on Official Visits, where do things stand with 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges, 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou, and 4-star WR Benny Easter?Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus. Visit JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss a fascinating recent article from Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com. You can read that article here: https://www.matchquarters.com/p/af414b32-2870-4ea1-bbf3-b6bd2e0c467fToday's episode takes a deep dive into some of the concepts discussed there, including the Penny Front, Passive Pressure, and a breakdown of why the core concepts Patricia relied on in the NFL were not the same ones he used the most with the Buckeyes in 2025.The Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's of Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus, named one of the top-50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Check out the menu and make a reservation today at JeffRuby.com/Columbus

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news that they have left their former home and are launching BuckeyeInsiders.comThey discuss what that means for listening to their podcasts, finding them on YouTube, and some things to expect moving forward at BuckeyeInsiders.com

The official visit season for the college football recruiting class of 2027 kicks off with a bang this weekend in Columbus, as the Ohio State Buckeyes welcome in a group including three elite players. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast joins host Tom Orr to discuss three names for every Ohio State football fan to know, including:5-star RB David Gabriel Georges, the top back on Ohio State's board for 2027, and a must-get for the Buckeyes' class5-star DL Marcus Fakatou out of California, who could turn an already impressive OSU defensive line class into an incredible oneTop-50 WR Benny Easter, Jr., a Texas Tech commit who could give Cortez Hankton his first huge recruiting win in Columbus

Ohio State's 2026 football schedule is starting to take shape, with kickoff times and TV networks now set for a third of the regular season, and the kickoff time for one more game narrowed down to the late afternoon or evening. Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast joins host Tom Orr to discuss the latest on the kickoff times for Ohio State's matchups with Ball State, Texas, Kent State, Maryland, and Michigan on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 

James Laurinaitis added another top linebacker prospect to Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class, with the commitment of 4-star prospect Prince Goldsby out of Missouri.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Goldsby's commitment on Ohio State's 2027 class. 

Urban Meyer loses a $30 million judgment and has another case pending this summer. His legacy is fascinating. Juck takes a look at that and more in this special bonus presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast. 

The 2026 Ohio State football schedule is loaded with huge matchups with other top programs, but Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast found that it might be an even better slate than most fans think.He joins host Tom Orr to take an objective run through the top 10 games of the season - and Ryan Day's program is part of five of them.

In this special bonus presentation of the Buckeye Huddle Primetime podcast, host Juck Miletti and guest Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast break down Ohio State's challenging 2026 schedule.

College football's leadership is fighting over the future of the sport's postseason. Will the College Football Playoff double in size from 12 to 24 next year? Will it just increase from 12 to 16? Or will Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey deadlock, and leave the CFP at a dozen teams?Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and whether an expanded postseason could kill the importance of college football's regular season.

The playing field at Ohio Stadium is getting a new look for the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football season, and it comes with multiple possible setups for different games.Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly podcast joins host Tom Orr to discuss the changes, and what it could look like inside the historic Horseshoe this fall.