New NCAA Rule Could Be Huge For Buckeyes

How NCAA’s ‘Five Years to Play Five’ Rule Could Reshape Ohio State’s 2027 Roster | Buckeye WeeklyTony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a pending NCAA rule that would allow players five years of eligibility to play five seasons and how it could impact Ohio State’s 2027 roster by potentially keeping 2026 true seniors for an extra year. They run through possible returnees—WRs Devin McCuin and Brandon Innis, TE Mason Williams, LG Luke Montgomery, DT James Smith, LB Christian Allegro, and CB Jermaine Matthews—debating draft projections, NIL tradeoffs, positional needs, and whether retaining veterans could replace portal additions. They highlight the value of continuity and frame the change as a way to re-sign in-house “free agents” before turning to the portal.00:00 Welcome Back Banter01:22 NCAA Five Years Rule02:43 Wide Receiver Decisions06:43 Tight End Return Case09:22 Luke Montgomery O Line13:18 James Smith D Line16:18 Christian Alliegro Outlook20:28 Jermaine Mathews Debate23:17 Portal Style Roster Building26:12 Wrap Up And Subscribe