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With the Ohio State football season now just over a week away from kicking off, it's the perfect time to welcome back BuckeyeInsiders.com's Scheme Insider Ross Fulton to break down what he's expecting to change this year with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in charge. Will the Buckeyes' base run scheme be different?How will that impact personnel groupings?And will a new OC mean a more up-tempo attack from the Ohio State offense?Today'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.

With the start of the 2026 Ohio State football season now a little over a week away, we're cramming a few extra bonus shows into your feed to help you fill the time between now and kickoff. In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and his thoughts on the defensive side of the ball. How are the various pieces of the secondary going to fit together this season? Are they happy with the depth they have on the interior of the defensive line? And what makes Payton Pierce such a respected member of the program?If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider. Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

With the kickoff of the Ball State game now less than two weeks away, the Ohio State Buckeyes are in the home stretch of their preseason camp. In this special bonus episode, you'll get updates on some of the biggest remaining questions on the offensive side of the ball directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. He discusses the latest in the race for the five starting offensive line positions and the backup quarterback job, along with which tight ends and wide receivers are in line for playing time this fall. If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider. Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

The Ohio State football program just finished its 15th practice of preseason camp, and there are a number of young Buckeyes who have taken a big step forward already this month, to earn bigger roles on this fall's team.Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the young Bucks who have made the most of their chances, including QB Luke Fahey, WR Chris Henry, Jr., WR Brock Boyd, WR De'Zie Jones, WR Phillip Bell, DT Damari Simeon, CB Jay Timmons, and SAF Simeon Caldwell.Today'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.

The 2026 Ohio State football season is less than two weeks away, and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com has three predictions about unusual things that he thinks will happen this fall - one on offense, one on defense, and one on special teams.He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he sees happening with WR Jeremiah Smith, DE Khary Wilder, and K Conner Hawkins. Today'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.

Bennett Christian is one of just three members of the 2022 Ohio State recruiting class to still be active members of the Buckeye football team this fall. Christian has had an eventful career, including a one-year suspension, and has only seven career catches. But in a time when thousands of players are entering the Transfer Portal every year, Christian has chosen to stick it out in Columbus. So what made him want to be a Buckeye for life? Which of the new faces in the tight end room are standing out? And what has new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith brought to the program this season?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions, and much more, directly from Ohio State 5th-year TE Bennett Christian. 

WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely ShowOhio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State’s wide receiver room.The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10.Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early?Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio.From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season?Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes.00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas?24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers?26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become?33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records?35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin?38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR traditionWho are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful.🔔 Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for more Ohio State football coverage🏈 Join the conversation at BuckeyeInsiders.com

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll get a chance to hear from two of the players expected to play a big role in the linebacker room this fall: Wisconsin transfer Christian Alliegro, and sophomore Riley Pettijohn. They'll discuss Peyton Pierce, the middle linebacker who was named a captain on Saturday, what it's like playing for James Laurinaitis, how tackling Bo Jackson has gotten a lot tougher since last fall, and more. Today'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.

Earlier this week, the Ohio State men's basketball team released its full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Jake Diebler's Buckeyes are going to face some challenging opposition. In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the schedule, why it may not be an ideal fit from an NCAA Tournament resume perspective, and more. Today'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.

The Ohio State men's basketball program just added a former player for the Argentinian U19 national team to its roster for the upcoming season, but there are a whole lot of questions still unanswered about what he will bring to this year's Buckeyes. Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss Lee Aaliya, who was just officially announced as an addition to the program on Friday. There are a lot of reasons to be excited by the talented forward, but still a lot of unanswered questions, including what positions he could play, whether he'll be ruled eligible, and if so, how many years of eligibility he might have to play in Columbus. Today'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.

With 2025 starting linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles both selected among the top-10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have a new look at linebacker this fall. But more than just new faces, there are going to be new roles and a new mixture of players in different packages. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss how the new-look linebackers could fit together to defend against the wide variety of offenses they'll face this fall.From last year's third linebacker Payton Pierce, to Wisconsin transfer Christian Alliegro, to talented second-year standouts Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford, there is a lot of potential in James Laurinaitis' position group.  Today'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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes held practice No. 12 of fall camp on Wednesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following practice, several members of the running back and tight end rooms met with the media to discuss their preparations for the 2026 college football season. During those interviews, RB Isaiah West and TE Bennett Christian shared some interesting insights into the impact that new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is having on this year's team, and Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com has some thoughts on what that could look like on the field this fall. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss Arthur Smith's impact, and what to expect when the Buckeyes take the field against Ball State in just over two weeks. Today'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.

The preseason Associated Press Top-25 poll is out, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked as the No. 1 team in the nation. But the overall trends in the poll may be an indication of where the sport of college football is headed - particularly when you look at how those preseason rankings would look in the College Football Playoff field.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the dominance of the top end of the Big Ten, the depth of the SEC, and what's left for the rest of the teams and leagues in FBS. Today'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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are loaded at defensive end in the 2027 recruiting class, but only have a commitment from one defensive tackle.That could all change in 2028, when Larry Johnson and the Buckeyes already have a commitment from 5-star DT Jameer Whyce, and are in position to make a run at four other top-100 defensive tackles in the class. Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ohio State's pursuit of:5-star DT Kellen Hall out of Kentucky, ranked as the top DT in the nation for 20285-star DT Tyzon Swann out of Maryland, ranked as the No. 2 DT in the 2028 classTop-100 DT Nikolas Stevens from Maryland, who plays at Chase Young's high schoolTop-100 DT Aedyn Havili from Washington, who plays at JT Tuimoloau's high schoolToday'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.

This is another bonus episode, featuring some of the most interesting things we heard over the weekend from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. This episode focuses on the defense. The Buckeyes are replacing eight starters on that side of the ball, including SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, and DT Kayden McDonald. So is it fair to expect Matt Patricia's defense to take a step back this year? And how is the quest to replace that talented duo of linebackers going so far?In this episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and more directly from the head coach of the Buckeyes.

There was a lot to learn from our conversation with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Saturday, following the first scrimmage of fall camp for the Buckeyes. In this special bonus episode, you'll get updates on how the new "5 to play 5" rule is completely changing the game for every freshman on the Ohio State roster, what went into the decision to move Senior Day up to the first weekend of the season, and much more. 

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the ninth practice of the Buckeyes' 2026 preseason camp, and had a lot of interesting things to say about the OSU offense. From the impact of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to the growth of second-year starting QB Julian Sayin, the latest on the young but talented running back room, and the race to identify the starting offensive line, Day had a lot to say. In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear about all of it, directly from Day.

New Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has spent nearly two decades in the NFL, including a head coaching stint with the Atlanta Falcons and also serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers. So what has the adjustment to college coaching been like? What is it like coaching a young quarterback like Julian Sayin after working with veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers? And how challenging is it to ensure your best player is getting the ball as much as possible when that player is a wide receiver?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and many more directly from Arthur Smith.

Matt Patricia's first season as Ohio State Defensive Coordinator could not have gone much better. The Buckeyes finished with one of the most statistically-dominate defenses in not only Buckeye football history, but all of college football. Now, comes the hard part. Gone are SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, DT Kayden McDonald and a handful of other stars who are now playing on Sundays. So what does Patricia have planned to get his rebuilt defense ready for the season?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Patricia about more than a dozen different topics, including how they'll replace those stars, and the benefits of adding some of the veteran transfers they brought in.

Ryan Day met with the media following practice No. 9 of fall camp for the 2026 Ohio State football team, and the running back room was one of the biggest topics of the day.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.While freshman phenom Legend Bey and hard-charging sophomore Isaiah West have been the talk of fall camp until now, it was returning 1,000-yard rusher Bo Jackson and veteran transfer Ja'Kobi Jackson who got the most attention on Saturday. What will that mean for the ground game this fall? The fellas discuss that and much 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 Ohio State Buckeyes have benefited from a number of talented transfers from the Alabama Crimson Tide over the last few years, including SAF Caleb Downs, QB Julian Sayin, and Rimington Award-winning C Seth McLaughlin. Now, a pair of talented defensive linemen, James Smith and Qua Russaw are set to continue that pipeline of talent from Tuscaloosa to Columbus.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from both Smith and Russaw about what made them decide to transfer to Ohio State, their experiences in Columbus so far, and the roles they're expected to play on the field this fall.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.

Practice No. 7 is now in the books for Ohio State's 2026 fall camp, and the defense was the talk of the day. Following practice, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeInsiders.com got a chance to talk to defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and several OSU defensive linemen about where things stand a week into fall camp. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear them discuss:How a whole lot of new faces could lead to a very different look compared to the 2025 defenseThe process happening right now to figure out the best fits for the 2026 Buckeyes' defensive personnel and schemeHow and when they will line up in a 4-3 defense as opposed to a 4-2-5Why Patricia is so encouraged by what he's seen from a young group of linebackersToday'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.

Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith met with the media following the sixth practice of fall camp for the Buckeyes to discuss some of the biggest storylines for the upcoming season. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things they learned after talking to Smith following practice. What's the latest on the race for the starting five on the offensive line?How will things change with the offense's approach to pace, and the in-game chess match against the defense? How will Julian Sayin be empowered to do more in his second season as a starter?Today'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.

One of the most unique and bizarre days on the annual Ohio State football calendar is here: hotel check-in day.The entire Ohio State football team is arriving to check in to the team hotel for the duration of fall camp. This has turned into an annual event for Ohio State media and fans.Join the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com for a look at this year’s team arrival.

With Ohio State football season right around the corner, it won't be long until announcers are talking about the Buckeyes and other teams utilizing Run/Pass Options, or RPOs. What is an RPO, how does it work, and why has it become a staple in many offenses across the nation? And how will the addition of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith impact the Buckeyes' use of RPOs this season? Michael Pettit, one of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to answer those questions 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.

Michael Pettit, one of the scheme insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, had some interesting takeaways after watching Ohio State football practice over the weekend. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he saw from the linebacker rotation, what he thinks it might mean for this season, and why the 4-3 alignment might be making a comeback. Plus, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is bringing some new looks to the Buckeyes' rushing attack. What that could look like on the field this fall. 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.

Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist, earned a spot in the Big Ten Championship, and a top-2 seed in the College Football Playoff as a first-year starter for Ohio State in 2025, but he is aiming much higher in 2026. Following the third Ohio State practice of fall camp, Sayin met with the media to discuss some big physical changes he made to prepare for his second season as a starter, the growth of sophomore RB Isaiah West, some of the Buckeyes' talented true freshmen, and his relationship with star WR Jeremiah Smith. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin about all of those topics 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 Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 2026 fall camp schedule with three practices Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. After the first one, the Buckeyes' head coach, Ryan Day, met with the media to discuss which positional battles he's watching most closely, how the new eligibility rules are changing the approach to every freshman's season, the emergence of RB Isaiah West, and much 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.

Ohio State wrapped up the first week of its 2026 fall camp on Saturday with its first padded practice of the month, and a handful of true freshmen made a big impression. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the new faces who could play bigger roles than expected this fall, including RB Legend Bey, CB Jay Timmons, WR Brock Boyd, 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.

Ohio State just announced its 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, and three former Buckeyes football stars, including JT Barrett, Chris Sanders, and Stan White headline the list. And former OSU baseball star Nick Swisher, who went on to have a long MLB career, is also part of the class. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss those four inductees, and the rest of the class in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. 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.

Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a deep dive into the greatest rivalry in college football. The guys share their personal memories of growing up with Ohio State vs. Michigan, rank the biggest Wolverine Killers and Buckeye Killers, discuss Bryce Underwood and Michigan's 2026 outlook, and examine whether the Wolverines are positioned for long-term success under Kyle Whittingham.0:00 – Welcome to The Time and Change Will Surely Show0:45 – Growing up with The Game: Tony and Juck's rivalry memories4:28 – Juck explains his "Wolverine Killer" ranking formula5:20 – No. 5: Texas' best6:47 – Tony begins his "Buckeye Killers" list8:36 – No. 4: Missouri's best10:27 – Tony's No. 4: The running wounded12:25 – No. 3: Spin and win14:38 – Tony's No. 3: Died trying16:56 – No. 2: Joseph Thomas19:31 – Tony's No. 2: Timmay20:45 – No. 1: There can be only one23:55 – Tony's No. 1: Ditto26:43 – Honorable mentions from both lists29:01 – Present day: Michigan's 2026 outlook30:11 – Bryce Underwood's development and Kyle Whittingham's comments33:39 – Can Michigan's running backs carry the offense?36:36 – Breaking down Michigan's receivers and offensive line38:14 – Evaluating Michigan's defensive front40:34 – Concerns about the Wolverines' secondary and linebackers43:52 – Michigan's schedule and biggest swing games44:45 – Looking ahead: Recruiting under Kyle Whittingham51:17 – Is Michigan's recruiting momentum slowing?55:22 – The long-term future of the Wolverines57:02 – Final thoughts and predictionsIf you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your own lists:Who are your Top 5 Wolverine Killers?Who are your Top 5 Buckeye Killers?How do you see Michigan's future under Kyle Whittingham?⭐ The best way to support everything we do is by becoming a member at BuckeyeInsiders.com for premium Ohio State coverage, analysis, recruiting, and community discussion.

The Ohio State Buckeyes open up fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and there will be a lot to watch for as Ryan Day's team prepares for its 2026 season. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three storylines that they'll be watching for on the defensive side of the ball, including who will win the last starting spot on the defensive line opposite Kenyatta Jackson, which different alignments they might use along the defensive line, and which linebackers are likely to earn spots in the rotation this fall.Today'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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes open up fall camp on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and there will be a lot to watch for as Ryan Day's team prepares for its 2026 season. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three storylines that they'll be watching for on the offensive side of the ball, including who will win the last starting spot on the offensive line, which receivers will step up across from Jeremiah Smith, and which running backs will earn roles in Carlos Locklyn's rotation.Today'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.

Expectations are sky-high for the Ohio State football team in 2026, as Ryan Day's team chases another potential national championship season. But where could the Buckeyes be even better than fans expect entering fall camp?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss several position groups that could exceed expectations, including linebackers, defensive ends, and more. Today'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. JeffRuby.com/Columbus

The Big Ten is emphasizing holding this year and also letting cameras and micorphones into the replay booth for the first time ever.Big Ten director of officials Bill Carollo discusses these things and more on this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosted by Buckeye Insiders' Tony Gerdeman. 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.

New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham's first Big Ten Media Days featured plenty of rivalry talk, the unnecessary need for hate in a rivalry, his happiness with being at Michigan, the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the depth at defensive line, the search for an offensive line, and more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tony Gerdeman to discuss their biggest takeaways from Whittingham's sitdown with the media.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

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The 2026 college football season will be an enormous one for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans, and their showdown with Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Coliseum on Halloween will go a long way toward determining whether the Trojans can earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Riley about his personal history against Ohio State and the historic rivalry between the Buckeyes and Trojans, and whether this could be the start of a rekindled rivalry. Plus, you'll hear his thoughts about a 24-team College Football Playoff, what it will take to get USC over the hump and into the CFP, and why he's so openly confident about his team this year.

Penn State's new head coach Matt Campbell has extensive ties to Ohio, from his playing and early coaching career at Mount Union, to his time as the head coach at Toledo, so it wasn't surprising that he was asked a couple of questions involving Ohio State during 2026 Big Ten Media Days.In this special bonus episode, you'll get to hear Campbell discuss the impact that former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has had on his career, and his decision to take the Penn State job, as well as the role that former OSU running back James Peoples could have on this season's Penn State team. Plus, you'll hear his thoughts on imprinting his culture on the Penn State program, how he'll adapt to the increased expectations in Happy Valley, and more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes take center stage at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, and the crew from BuckeyeInsiders.com knows exactly what they want to ask head coach Ryan Day, QB Julian Sayin, WR Jeremiah Smith, and SAF Jaylen McClain.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to preview Ohio State's appearance at Big Ten Media Days, and discuss what they're hoping to learn.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.

2026 Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday in Chicago, with Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti addressing the future of the league and college sports on the whole, and then six Big Ten head coaches previewing their team's season, including USC's Lincoln Riley, Penn State's Matt Campbell, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, Illinois' Bret Bielema, Rutgers' Greg Schiano, and Wisconsin's Luke Fickell.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the biggest storylines they're interested in learning about this week, what you can expect to see and hear, and much 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 Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning countdown of the 40 biggest impact players for the 2026 Ohio State football season has reached its conclusion, with this look at the five players we project to have the biggest impact on this year's Buckeye football season. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down those five players, including superstar WR Jeremiah Smith, returning starting QB Julian Sayin, senior DE Kenyatta Jackson, Jr., SAF Jaylen McClain, and OL Austin Siereveld. 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 Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the greatest defenses in program history in 2025, but after losing first-round picks Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald to the NFL, did they do enough in the Transfer Portal to fill those holes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more as they count down players 10 through 6 on the list of the most impactful Buckeyes for the 2026 season.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.

One day after the Ohio State Buckeyes got bad news about their top target for the running back position for the 2027 recruiting class, they got some very good news about their quarterback commit.Brady Edmunds, who has been committed to Ohio State's class for well over a year, reaffirmed his commitment on Thursday, after more than a month of uncertainty. There were questions about Ohio State's plans for the quarterback position, and whether Edmunds might flip to another school, but that is all apparently in the past. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Edmunds remaining in Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class, as well as the future of the quarterback position for the Buckeyes. 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 Ohio State men's basketball team enters the 2026-27 season with a chance to take another step forward after making the NCAA Tournament last spring. One of the biggest issues that last year's team faced with a shortage of quality depth, so Jake Diebler's program went into the portal to add quality rotation players like Curtis Givens III and Jimmie Williams.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss that 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.

One of Ohio State's top remaining targets for the 2027 recruiting cycle is set to announce his decision on Wednesday. David Gabriel Georges, a 5-star running back, will decide between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Buckeyes. So which program is he likely to choose?Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast. If DGG does pick the Vols, where will Carlos Locklyn turn next to help fill out his room? And how big of a blow would it be to the running back room in the next couple of seasons?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.

Our countdown of the most impactful players on the 2026 Ohio State football team continues today with No. 15 to 11, including a pair of cornerbacks who could be the best duo at the position anywhere in the nation.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Jermaine Mathews, Devin Sanchez, and three other players. 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 Ohio State defense is replacing a number of stars following its dominant 2025 season, but brought in some potential playmakers through the Transfer Portal.In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, Tony Gerdeman, the team insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss safety Terry Moore, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and three other players among the top-20 impact players on this year's roster.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.

Kenyatta Jackson is going to be a standout at one defensive end position for Ohio State this fall, but there are still some questions about who will be playing at the spot on the other side of the defensive line. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss two young players who could be on the verge of breakout seasons at edge: second-year Buckeyes Zion Grady and Epi Sitanalei. Plus, a look at several other players ranked as the 25th to 21st biggest-impact Buckeyes for the 2026 season. 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 Ohio State Buckeyes just landed the final - and biggest - piece to their elite 2027 defensive line recruiting class. Karlos May, a 4-star defensive tackle out of Birmingham, Alabama, just announced that he was committing to Larry Johnson's class over other finalists like Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State.In this special breaking news episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the Recruiting Insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down the importance of May's commitment, how he fits in with the top-100 players already committed to the class, including DJ Jacobs, Markus Fakatou, and Wyatt Smith, and more.