Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

The team from BuckeyeInsiders.com is LIVE on the ground in Iowa, and just got done talking to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day at the Buckeyes' team arrival.

Now, they'll answer your questions and break down everything you need to know about Saturday's top-15 showdown between Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the Bucks, and Hank Brown, Kamari Moulton, and the Hawks.

The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes have arrived in Iowa City in advance of their showdown with the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. Join the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com LIVE from Ohio State's team hotel to preview the game and get your first look at the team on the ground in Iowa.

Join Tony Gerdeman, Juck Miletti, and Tom Orr of Buckeye Insiders for all of that. Plus, you'll get a front-row seat to a live interview with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

This year's Ohio State men's basketball team is an interesting mix of returning standouts like John Mobley and Amare Bynum, a 5-star true freshman in Anthony Thompson, some veteran portal additions like Justin Pippen, and a whole lot more. 

But one of the most intriguing new faces is LJ Smith, who was also ranked as a 5-star recruit by some sources, and who enrolled a year early at Ohio State. So how much can he impact this year's team during what should have been his senior season of high school?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Ohio State men's basketball coach Jake Diebler address that and much more, including their outdoor opening exhibition game next week against Cincinnati.

The Ohio State men's basketball team is getting set to tip off its season next Wednesday in an outdoor matinee against the in-state Cincinnati Bearcats. The team from BuckeyeInsiders.com will be there to cover that game, but before then, it's time for a bonus episode to let you hear a little bit from OSU men's basketball coach Jake Diebler.

Diebler met with the media on Wednesday this week to preview the upcoming season, discuss some of the new faces on this year's team, and more. 

Justin Whitlatch is the newest member of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com. His speciality is offense, and the offensive line in particular. This week, the video of his breakdown of the Ohio State offense's performance against Illinois is exclusive to members at BuckeyeInsiders.com, but you can listen to the full episode here on the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast feel.

If you want to watch the video and join the conversation, you can find it on the Insiders Board at BuckeyeInsiders.com: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/threads/scheme-insiders-justin-whitlatch-offense-recap-vs-illinois.668/

Wednesday evening after Ohio State football practice, we got a chance to talk to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the first time since fall camp, and there were a lot of interesting questions to ask. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Smith about topics including: whether they ramped up their plans to get the ball to Jeremiah Smith when they saw how Illinois was defending them, how he has seen the run game continue to grow and evolve this season, and where Julian Sayin has made significant strides already this year.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his interview session following Wednesday evening's practice in the lead-up to the Buckeyes' road game at Iowa. 

Day answered questions about Julian Sayin's execution of quarterback sneaks, how Jeremiah Smith handles opposing teams throwing multiple defenders at him on most snaps, what he remembers from the Buckeyes' previous trip to Iowa City in 2017, and much more. 

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has seen it all since taking over in Iowa City in 1999. Now the dean of Big Ten football coaches, Ferentz has his Hawkeyes back in the top-15 of the national polls, following a dramatic last-second victory over the Michigan Wolverines. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ferentz about that win, the difficulties ahead from facing Ohio State, and what they're doing to try to get ready for the unique challenge posed by the Buckeyes' star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

BuckeyeInsiders.com Scheme Insiders Ross Fulton breaks down the Ohio State defense and where they struggled against the run in a 41-19 win. In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross examines the film to see how the Buckeyes' defense performed, evaluating run fits and assignments that challenged the players throughout the game.

By reviewing the tape, you will gain a better understanding of the defensive adjustments needed as the team prepares for this weekend's matchup against Iowa. 

Ross also highlights the development of the younger players on the roster and discusses how the coaching staff is managing personnel rotations. Whether you are looking for a detailed breakdown of the defensive scheme or insights on how Ohio State is evolving on that side of the ball, this episode provides a clear look at where the team stands. 

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The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Iowa City this weekend to take on the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. Any trip to Kinnick Stadium can be dicey, especially for a top-15 team. In fact, the Hawkeyes are have won four of their last nine home games against top-15 opponents, and even many of their losses have come down to the final minute and a single possession. 

So what makes Kinnick Stadium such a tough place to play, and why is Kirk Ferentz's team so successful at dragging visitors into low-scoring slugfests?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Ohio State head coach answer that and much more, including an update on talented true freshman DE Khary Wilder's role, Day's biggest concerns on defense, and more.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin was a Heisman Trophy Finalist as a first-time starter and redshirt freshman in 2025. Now, in 2026, Sayin has shown noticeable signs of progress in a number of areas, most notably in his willingness and ability to run the football when needed.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and his thoughts on Sayin's season, his progress, and the passing game on the whole.

With a top-15 showdown on deck in Iowa City this Saturday, it's time for a few bonus episodes to let you hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with some of his thoughts on the play of the Buckeyes' offense. 

Day has been challenging his team over the past month - challenging the offensive line to get more push, and the running backs to run harder - angry, even. So is he seeing that on the field?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly Day about that, the status of talented true freshman Legend Bey, and much more.

Through four games, new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has begun to evolve and develop the Buckeyes' attack, finding new ways to get the ball to superstar WR Jeremiah Smith, to put the Ohio State running backs in positions to succeed, and to make the most of QB Julian Sayin's strengths. 

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down nine plays from Ohio State's 42-19 win over Illinois that illustrate how Arthur Smith continues to broaden and strengthen the Buckeyes' 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.

We don't normally do a show with postgame clips from Ohio State's next opponent, but when that opponent stuns Michigan on the final play of the day in Ann Arbor, we understand that Buckeyes fans might be a little more interested than usual. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz in the wake of his team's 20-19 shocker over the Wolverines, including his thoughts on the play of QB Hank Brown, WR Reece Vander Zee, that final play on the whole, and much more.

There were a lot of interesting things to discuss following Ohio State's 42-19 win over Illinois on Saturday inside Ohio Stadium. 

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shared his thoughts on a number of topics, including the day that Matt Patricia's defense had, Jeremiah Smith's 12-catch, 217-yard, 4-touchdown performance, and what a difference a little running from QB Julian Sayin can make.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Day about that and more.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes improved to 3-1 in the 2026 college football season with a 41-19 win over Bret Bielema and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday inside Ohio Stadium. 

There were some positive takeaways from the game, including the play of star WR Jeremiah Smith, who finished with 12 receptions for 217 yards and 4 touchdowns. 

However, there were also some concerning signs, including the Buckeyes' running backs continuing to struggle to break off long runs and the defense failing to generate a single three-and-out all day. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three key takeaways from the game. 

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.

Ohio State opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois, and Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are live with their instant reaction on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.

Jeremiah Smith put together another ridiculous performance, finishing with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns, while Julian Sayin showed something Buckeye fans have been waiting to see: a willingness to use his legs. Sayin repeatedly extended plays and picked up key first downs as a runner, adding another dimension to the Ohio State offense.  

But the Buckeyes didn't leave this game without some concerns. Illinois rushed for 199 yards and consistently generated explosive plays against an Ohio State defense that struggled to control the line of scrimmage. Tony and Tom discuss the defensive line, linebacker rotation, Khary Wilder, Riley Pettijohn, the lack of a consistent pass rush, and whether Ohio State's run defense has officially become a concern.

They also break down Ohio State's running game, the offensive line without Phillip Daniels, the continued development of the Buckeyes' young players, and what this performance means heading into a road trip to Iowa.

0:00 — Instant reaction to Ohio State's 42-19 win
1:38 — Jeremiah Smith's monster four-touchdown performance
5:00 — Should Ohio State just keep feeding Jeremiah Smith?
7:30 — Where were the other Buckeye receivers?
10:00 — What Ohio State's rotations tell us about who the coaches trust
12:26 — Khary Wilder, Riley Pettijohn and the young Buckeye defenders
16:00 — Illinois exposes problems with Ohio State's run defense
20:00 — Is the defensive line Ohio State's biggest concern?
24:00 — Where is the Buckeyes' pass rush?
28:00 — Breaking down Ohio State's offensive line
30:00 — Is the running-game problem the backs or the offensive line?
32:23 — Bret Bielema on trying to defend Jeremiah Smith
34:46 — Bielema on Julian Sayin using his legs
35:34 — Has Ohio State solved its short-yardage problem?
38:00 — Every contender in college football has flaws
44:00 — Why Ohio State fans shouldn't overlook a comfortable Big Ten win
47:00 — The biggest concern with this Buckeye team right now
52:00 — Why the defensive line could determine Ohio State's ceiling
56:00 — Why isn't Legend Bey playing more?
59:00 — Ohio State goes 4-for-4 in the red zone
1:00:11 — Tony vs. Tom: Who came closer on the final score?
1:01:30 — Looking at Illinois and the rest of its schedule
1:04:07 — What we'll be breaking down this week at Buckeye Insiders

Ohio State has plenty to clean up, particularly defensively, but the Buckeyes also left this one with encouraging developments from Sayin and yet another reminder that Jeremiah Smith can take over a football game almost by himself.

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Juck Miletti checks in from Ohio Stadium with his initial reaction following Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois to open Big Ten play.

Julian Sayin showed a new element to his game with his legs, Jeremiah Smith delivered a monster four-touchdown performance, and the Buckeyes were dramatically better on third down and in the red zone. But there were still some concerns, most notably an Ohio State defense that surrendered far too many explosive plays.

Juck breaks down what stood out from Sayin, Smith, the young linebackers, Nate Roberts and the tight ends, Ohio State’s offensive line combinations, the running game, special teams and more. He also hands out his Buckeye helmet stickers and looks ahead to next week’s road test at Iowa.

0:00 — Opening thoughts on Ohio State’s 42-19 win
0:36 — Julian Sayin finally shows the X-factor with his legs
1:34 — How much does Sayin’s scrambling change the offense?
2:30 — Jeremiah Smith takes over the game
3:43 — Can Ohio State just keep feeding Jeremiah Smith?
5:20 — Concern over Illinois’ explosive plays against the defense
9:01 — Ohio State’s huge improvement on third and fourth down
10:25 — Perfect day in the red zone
10:55 — Matt Patricia shows more defensive aggression
12:58 — Riley Pettijohn’s growing role at linebacker
14:00 — Nate Roberts stands out at tight end
15:25 — What is Ohio State doing with the tight end rotation?
16:35 — Brock Boyd flashes when given an opportunity
17:12 — Did Bo Jackson answer Ryan Day’s challenge?
19:32 — Ja'Kobi Jackson continues to make the most of his carries
20:00 — Gabe VanSickle and the offensive line combination
21:22 — How Julian Sayin handled pressure
22:22 — Why Ohio State’s special teams remain frustrating
24:35 — Buckeye helmet stickers: Jeremiah Smith, Nate Roberts and Jaylen McClain
25:30 — Payton Pierce on Ohio State’s defensive breakdowns
28:27 — Juck’s thoughts on Payton Pierce
29:20 — The passing game is carrying the Buckeyes right now
30:15 — Ohio State’s youth movement is coming
32:21 — Final thoughts and looking ahead to Iowa

Ohio State improved to 4-0 with the victory, but Juck sees a team that is still developing week by week — with plenty of encouraging signs and a few issues that need to be cleaned up before the schedule gets tougher.  

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It is gameday as Ohio State kicks off Big Ten play by hosting 2-1 Illinois. The Buckeye Insiders' team of Juck Miletti, Tom Orr, and Tony Gerdeman preview the game and share their picks for what's about to happen. Where do the Illini have issues? Where can the Buckeyes take advantage? Will the Ohio State running game respond? All of this is covered and much more.

James Laurinaitis has done a lot as an Ohio State football player and coach, but he will get to do something new on Saturday before the Buckeyes take on Illinois: ring the Victory Bell.

Laurinaitis is being honored as the pregame bell-ringer on Saturday in honor of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

As soon as he's done ringing the bell, he'll have to hustle back down to the sidelines to coach the linebackers. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about Laurinaitis, how he ended up back as a coach on the OSU staff, and the honor ahead.

Plus, updates on the offense, defense, and more.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia always has some interesting insights during interview sessions, and this week was no exception. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll get to hear directly from Patricia with an update on the Ohio State defense as they sit one-quarter of the way through the 2026 college football regular season. 

Patricia discusses the emergence of young standout Jay Timmons, veteran DT Jason Moore, what they're doing to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and more.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and some of the most interesting things he had to say during his weekly Tuesday press conference about the offense. 

Day discussed what qualities he looks for when recruiting and evaluating quarterbacks, where he thinks Julian Sayin is in his personal growth at the moment, the issues he sees in the running game and how they'll need to be fixed, where the various combinations of offensive line lineups stack up, and more.

The Ohio State 2026 football regular season is already 25% over, which seems like a good time to check in to see where things stand and where the Buckeyes still need to take big steps forward in order to reach their goals. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his Tuesday afternoon press conference about that, this weekend's matchup with Illinois, the Illibuck Trophy, and more.

This is a bonus episode, featuring answers from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his Tuesday afternoon press conference previewing this weekend's game against Illinois. 

This episode focuses on the defense, including the performance of DT Eddrick Houston, the emergence of Nickel Jay Timmons, the surprising impact of DT Jason Moore, and which players Day feels they should build their 2026 defense around. 

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The Ohio State defense has been solid for the most part through three games in 2026, but there are definitely still areas for improvement. 

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross takes a look at four players on Matt Patricia's defense who need to play bigger roles for the rest of the season. 

It starts up front with DT Jason Moore, one of the most pleasant surprises on this year's Ohio State football team. Then, the conversation covers transfer LB Christian Alliegro, sophomore LB Riley Pettijohn, and CB Jay Timmons. 

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A lot of the immediate reaction to the performance of Ohio State's offense against Kent State was wrong. That's one of the things Ross Fulton, one of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, took away after breaking down the film following the game.

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, he discusses the Buckeyes' use of quick-game, the Bison package, and what is (and isn't) working for Arthur Smith's offense in short-yardage situations.

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 Illinois Fighting Illini are nearly four-touchdown underdogs this weekend when they visit Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

According to a recent story by The Athletic, the Illini are a big underdog on the balance sheet as well, with their roster estimated to be making about half of what Ryan Day's team is this season. 

So what does always-outspoken Illinois head coach Bret Bielema think about that? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Bielema about that and much more.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is always opinionated, and always a fascinating person to hear discuss almost any issues in college football. This week, at his weekly press conference, he shared his thoughts on the new Big Ten injury reporting protocols, the value of having a quarterback who has already been to Ohio Stadium as a visitor, his offensive coordinator's plan to add some "sizzle" this week, and much more. 

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Ohio State's game against Kent State didn't feature much drama, but it did hold the promise of giving Buckeye fans a look at some of the program's young talents, and what they could bring to Ryan Day's team either this season or in the future. 

But RB Legend Bey only got one carry in the game, and DE Khary Wilder barely played in the first half and finished with just 11 snaps. So why didn't the two young standouts get more playing time? The answer was different for each of them.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to both of those questions, and much more, directly from OSU head coach Ryan Day.

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.

Following Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent State, BuckeyeInsiders.com's Juck Miletti shared his first thoughts on the Buckeye win. The good, the bad, the worse, and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent State. The running game is discussed, as is the lack of pass rush. Jeremiah Smith's record-setting day kicks off the show, and the fellas discuss everything they saw on the afternoon.

It's gameday from Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes host the Kent State Golden Flashes. 

BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr, Juck Miletti, and Tony Gerdeman preview the game from the Ohio State press box. They talk about what they expect to see, what it will mean, and why most of what they see won't mean much. 

Which young players will stand out? Which veterans need to emerge? Who will be quarterback No. 2? Which top recruits are in attendance today? The Buckeye Insiders crew talks about all of this and much more.

The Ohio State men's basketbal team released its full 2026-27 Big Ten schedule, and Jake Diebler's squad is going to face a brutal slate of road games. 

Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down this season's schedule, and how it could factor into the Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament resume.

Jake Diebler and the Ohio State basketball program just landed a commitment from top-50 2027 forward Deng Ngor on Thursday. 

Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Ngor's commitment, as well as another player who could join Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class soon.

Ohio State's defense probably wasn't quite as good as the scoreboard looked through the first three quarters against the Texas Longhorns, and probably wasn't quite as bad as the 21 points allowed in the fourth quarter would have suggested, either.

So what went right for Matt Patricia's defense, before a whole lot went wrong late?

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross breaks down six plays that span the good, the bad, and the ugly for the Buckeye defense, and shares some thoughts on changes he'd like to see to both scheme and personnel. 

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.

Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas inspired a whole lot of questions about all three phases of the game, including offense, defense, and special teams.

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear from OSU head coach Ryan Day about the last two of those. 

Did the Buckeyes sit back too much and let Texas QB Arch Manning pick them apart? Should different players be playing more on defense? And should they expect more out of the punt game?

Any time Ohio State loses a football game, there are lots of questions about what went wrong. As the song "I Want To Go Back To Ohio State" promises, "We'll win the game or know the reason why."

So what went wrong for the Buckeye offense in Austin that caused a 20-point first half to turn into a 3-point second half?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear OSU head coach Ryan Day discuss what he saw from the offense, where they need to improve, and what it will all mean moving forward.

There was a whole lot to talk about in the days following Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas, and Ryan Day's mid-week press conference featured some fascinating questions and answers. 

In this bonus show, you'll get a chance to hear some of them, centering on coaching, strategy, where the team is right now, and what they need to do to bounce back. 

The Ohio State defense held Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns' offense in check for three quarters before surrendering 21 points in the final 15 minutes in a stunning 24-23 loss. 

So what worked for Matt Patricia and the Buckeye defense, and then, what stopped working in the crucial final quarter?

Were there early signs of trouble? Michael Pettit, one of the scheme insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss it all.

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.

Ohio State's fourth-quarter collapse in Austin turned a 23-3 lead into a stunning 24-23 defeat that left the Buckeyes' coaching staff, players, and fans with a lot of questions. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear some of head coach Ryan Day's first thoughts following the game, including what went wrong in all three phases of the game and what their approach was on offense and defense in the final 15 minutes. 

Did the coaching staff consider letting Texas score after they moved the ball down to the Buckeyes' 1-yard line to give the offense more time to respond?

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The Ohio State Buckeyes were seemingly cruising to an impressive road win over the Texas Longhorns before the roof fell in. Arch Manning led the 'Horns on three consecutive touchdown drives to stun Ryan Day's team, 24-23. 

So what happened? And what will it mean for the rest of the Buckeyes' season?

In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what went wrong for the offense, the defense, and the special teams.

BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr, Juck Miletti, and Tony Gerdeman preview Saturday night's game live from DKR. What will decide the game? What kind of scoring should we expect? Who are we watching? What are we watching for? The fellas talk about all of it and more.

In this continuation of a live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Juck Miletti discuss a handful of topics surrounding Ohio State vs. Texas. They start by wondering which stars will emerge in this game -- since it always happens, then they discuss what they expect from Julian Sayin and their confidence level in him right now. The show then finishes with a discussion about the Ohio State secondary and the relative unknowns that are patrolling the Buckeyes' last line of defense.

The Texas Longhorns have lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in each of the last two seasons, first in the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Cotton Bowl, and then in the season-opening game last fall in Columbus. 

But in both of those games, the Texas defense limited OSU star WR Jeremiah Smith to a fraction of his normal production. Smith has combined for 7 catches for 46 yards between those two games. So how did Texas do it, and more importantly, can they do it again Saturday night in Austin?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian discuss that and more.

This is a special bonus episode, featuring clips from a press conference with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian this week, as the No. 4 Longhorns get ready to take on the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes. 

This will be the third meeting between the teams in as many years, and the first two both went Ohio State's way, thanks in no small part to some key wins in goal line situations. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Sark discuss what went wrong for the Longhorns in those moments, as well as where he thinks his rushing attack stands right now, and much more.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, who had a very entertaining and informative press conference earlier in the week, previewing this weekend's titanic matchup with Ohio State.

In this episode, you'll hear some general thoughts from Sark on his team's week one win over Texas State, the challenge ahead from the Buckeyes, and whether they can treat this as "just another game" or whether it's more than that.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 4 Texas Longhorns are getting set for one of the biggest games on the 2026 college football schedule, and one of the most intriguing chess matches will be between new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and new Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. 

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, BuckeyeInsiders.com scheme insider Ross Fulton breaks down some of the concepts Muschamp is known for, what he showed during week one against Texas State, and some things the Buckeyes can try to take advantage of what Muschamp might do.

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.

Ohio State ran out several young defensive linemen early against Ball State, with second-year DE Zion Grady getting the start, and freshman DE Khary Wilder playing a key role in the third-down pass rush package. 

So are those two young standouts ready for a big step up in competition this weekend against the Texas Longhorns?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on that and much more.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes have a road trip to No. 4 Texas on deck, which means there isn't much time to sort out the big questions facing the team. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from OSU head coach Ryan Day about whether changes could be coming to the offensive line, the growth of Julian Sayin over the past year, the jaw-dropping comp he made for Devin McCuin, and more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes struggled to run the ball against lowly Ball State on Saturday, but seemed to get things on track after halftime. But was that just a function of the Cardinals wearing down in the heat? Or did offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the OSU coaching staff identify and fix an issue?

In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, Ross takes a look at zone tracks, what was going wrong in the first half, what they got fixed, and what it could mean for this weekend's top-5 showdown in Austin. 

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.

Following a disappointing 2025 season where the Texas Longhorns opened the season ranked No. 1 and missed the College Football Playoffs, head coach Steve Sarkisian brought in veteran coach Will Muschamp as his new defensive coordinator. 

In his first game this season, Muschamp's defense forced three turnovers and held an explosive Texas State attack to just 7 points. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sarkisian about Muschamp, Pickerington native and Longhorn linebacker star Rasheem Biles, and much more.

Texas QB Arch Manning opened the year with a 20-for-27 performance for 305 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT in a 59-7 win over Texas State. So is that a sign that he and a revamped Longhorns offense are ready for this weekend's top-5 showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about that and much more, including their talented wide receiver duo of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, the return of LT Trevor Goosby from a knee injury, and more. 

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's first two passes of the 2026 were incomplete, but business picked up quickly for the third-year standout from there. He went 21-for-23 for 320 yards and three touchdowns for the rest of his shortened day on the field, in a 56-3 Ohio State win over Ball State.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin with some of his postgame thoughts on Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCuin, Legend Bey, his relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the challenge ahead when the Buckeyes travel to Texas.

There were some inconsistent moments for the Ohio State offense during its' 56-3 win over Ball State, as the Buckeyes were not able to run the ball for most of the first half, but the OSU defense locked down the Cardinals all day long.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear about that directly from Ohio State head coach, as well as second-year linebacker TJ Alford, who had a great season debut, including an interception.

Ohio State fans have been hearing about freshman phenom Legend Bey since February, but they hadn't seen him in action until Saturday's season-opening win over Ball State. 

Bey made a couple of bad choices on special teams, running kickoffs out of the end zone, but also made some big plays on offense, including a jaw-dropping catch-and-run 25-yard touchdown. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with his thoughts on Bey's performance, Jeremiah Smith's dazzling season debut, and a peek ahead to next weekend's massive showdown with the Texas Longhorns.

The Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business in a 56-3 season-opening win over Ball State. After the game, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com shared some of his instant reactions to the game in this episode of Juck's Quick Hits.

The transfer portal has completely changed college football, but transfers have been impacting Ohio State football for much longer than you might think.

On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti look at the past, present, and future of Ohio State transfers.

Tony unveils his ranking of the 10 most impactful transfers in Buckeye history, including Justin Fields, Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Davison Igbinosun, Julian Sayin and more. But who deserves the No. 1 spot? Is it Downs, or should the quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship get the nod?

Then Tony and Juck turn their attention to Ohio State's newest group of transfers. Could James Smith become a star on the defensive line? Is Devin McEwen capable of becoming one of the Buckeyes' next great receivers? What should we expect from Earl Little, Christian Alliegro, Beau Atkinson and the rest of the newcomers?

Finally, they look ahead to the next transfer cycle. If Julian Sayin heads to the NFL, will Ohio State have to find another starting quarterback in the portal? And with major decisions looming along the offensive line, could the Buckeyes once again be shopping for veteran help up front?

00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change
01:02 — Tony's Top 10 most impactful Ohio State transfers
02:34 — Josh Simmons, Seth McLaughlin and Jonah Jackson
03:34 — Where does Julian Sayin belong?
04:39 — Tony reveals his Top 5
05:44 — Caleb Downs vs. Will Howard for No. 1
07:57 — Why Will Howard has an argument for the top spot
09:52 — Where does Justin Fields rank?
10:14 — Fields and the history of Ohio State transfers
12:15 — What would Sayin need to do to reach No. 1?
14:35 — Which 2026 transfers could eventually crack the Top 10?
15:15 — Why James Smith could become a star
17:49 — Does Ohio State need a star at defensive tackle?
20:28 — Earl Little's changing role in the Buckeye defense
22:48 — Is Devin McEwen a potential first-round talent?
26:01 — Qua Russaw's specialized role as a pass rusher
28:11 — What should Ohio State expect from Christian Alliegro?
29:32 — Could Devin McCuin become OSU's best transfer WR ever?
30:18 — Don't forget about Beau Atkinson
33:27 — Looking ahead: Will Ohio State need a transfer QB in 2027?
36:00 — The timing problem with Sayin's NFL decision
37:44 — Ryan Day's complicated history recruiting quarterbacks
39:05 — How the Tavien St. Clair conversation has changed
40:42 — Why OSU may need a proven starting quarterback
42:47 — The changing reality of quarterback development
44:00 — Could Ohio State need transfer offensive linemen next year?
45:33 — Would three new starters on the interior be too much?
47:07 — Final thoughts and the all-time transfer debate

Who is the most impactful transfer in Ohio State history? Caleb Downs? Will Howard? Justin Fields? Someone else entirely? Drop your Top 5 in the comments.

For more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting discussion, analysis, and insider conversation, check out BuckeyeInsiders.com.

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In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, one of the Scheme Insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things he's expecting to see from the Ohio State defense, as well as three areas of concern. Here's what he's expecting from Matt Patricia and the Ohio State Defense:

More Situational Packages:No, this is not a prediction that Patricia will rotate more solely for rotation’s sake. I expect guys like Payton Pierce, Jaylen McClain, and Earl Little to be on the field for nearly every snap that matters. But I do expect Patricia to deploy more situational packages than he did in 2025. Last year, Patricia effectively used three packages—nickel against 11 personnel, 4-3 against 12 personnel, and a dime package (which was a 3-2-6) on certain third and longs. This year, while those three looks will remain the mainstays, look for Patricia to add several more packages. In particular, I expect Patricia will use a 3-3-5 look on certain passing downs, using a linebacker (likely Christian Alliegro or Riley Pettijohn) as an edge rusher, and a “big nickel” package, with more of a hybrid linebacker/safety type (think Simeon Caldwell) at that spot.

More Creepers and Simulated Pressures:In line with the above concept of aiding the defensive line in creating pressure, I expect Patricia to use a higher percentage of creepers and/or simulated pressures, where the defense rushes four defenders, but one of those four is a back seven defender, while a defensive lineman drops into underneath coverage. Such pressures force the offense to block rushers from different spots—while still allowing Ohio State to play its base cover 2 and cover 3 zones behind. The Buckeyes also have the benefit of having a defensive end like Qua Russaw who is more comfortable dropping into the curl/flat in space on such looks.

More Penny Front:Finally, consistent with the trend across college football, I expect Patricia to use even more of a 5-1 Penny front this year. Such a look fits with Ohio State’s current personnel and takes advantage of the Buckeyes’ versatility—while minimizing the Buckeyes’ reliance on the defensive end spot opposite Kenyatta Jackson. Specifically, Alliegro can play the role Arvell Reese did last year of a standup outside linebacker. And Ohio State’s personnel provides Patricia options within the Penny front. Patricia can go to a heavier Penny look—using Eddrick Houston and James Smith as the two defensive tackles flanking the nose guard—or he can bump Jackson inside like he did last year and use Qua Russaw as the other stand-up outside linebacker.

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There have been few training camp stories more remarkable this season than the emergence of true freshman CB Jay Timmons as the clear-cut, no-doubt day-one starter at the nickel position for Ohio State this fall. 

Timmons' father played in the NFL, and he was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school, but it's still very surprising to see a true freshman take hold of a starting job right out of the gate in fall camp, and never let it go. So how was he able to do that?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from another guy who knows a thing or two about playing early as a cornerback at Ohio State; sophomore standout Devin Sanchez.

The Ohio State offensive line returns four starters in 2026, including three players on the interior who played crucial roles in the Buckeyes' run to the 2024 national championship. So what do Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, and Austin Siereveld bring to this year's offensive line? 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Montgomery about his view of the veteran core of the offensive line, why this year's offense should be fun to play in, what he's expecting from freshman RB phenom Legend Bey, and much more.

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, one of the Scheme Insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss three things he's expecting to see from the Ohio State offense, as well as three areas of concern. Here's what he's expecting:

More Making Plays Look Alike:To paraphrase the late great football coach Homer Smith, a key to offensive football is making plays look alike. If a defense can tell one play from another, they can play fast. If all your plays look alike, they have to play slow. To that end, I expect that Arthur Smith will do a better job layering plays together compared to the Ohio State offense last season. The run game will be based off a few core concepts—particularly outside zone and duo—and may use fewer concepts than last season. But Smith will build more play action and bootleg concepts off of those run plays. This should allow Ohio State’s offense to be more explosive, as an effective run game with play action can force teams out of using cone coverage against Jeremiah Smith and open holes behind linebackers.

More Under Center:To accomplish point 1 above, I expect more under center from Ohio State. In addition to providing the offense the ability to run the same play in either direction, under center aids play action in that the quarterback turns his back to the defense and the fake can be more drawn out. In addition, while Julian Sayin is not a real run threat on designed quarterback runs or run reads—lessening the value of shotgun to the offense—he is mobile enough and throws well on the run such that he is effective off bootleg action. Notably, Sayin was effective off bootlegs in the second half last year against Indiana, as teams were often overplaying the run action. While I certainly do not expect the shotgun to go away—it remains effective for run-pass-options—I do believe that under-center will be a more heavily featured part of the offense.

More Quick Game:I likewise think that Smith will take advantage of Sayin’s skill-set by using more underneath quick game concepts such as slants, hitches, and quick outs. Such an emphasis would be consistent with Ryan Day’s focus on putting receivers in a position where they can gain yards after the catch.


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In this bonus episode, you'll get to hear directly from Ohio State center Carson Hinzman, who will be starting for the Buckeyes for the fourth season in a row. In addition to being one of only three fifth-year players who have spent their entire careers as Buckeyes, Hinzman is also one of the most entertaining interviews on this year's team. 

He discusses his expectations for this year's offensive line, what it would mean to win the Joe Moore Award, what he's seen from the team's running backs, the growth of Julian Sayin, and much more.

There is a new rule in college football that could benefit the Ohio State Buckeyes in a big moment - and there are indications that Ryan Day's program could be preparing to take advantage of it in a crucial game. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss college football's new fair catch kick rule, and how a new transfer kicker could help Ohio State capitalize on the change. 

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There are a number of questions about the 2026 Ohio State defense that will at least start getting answered on Saturday when the Buckeyes kick off the season against Ball State, but earlier this week, OSU head coach Ryan Day shared his thoughts on a few of those areas.

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Day's thoughts on the linebacker room, the defensive tackles, and more.

Two of the biggest names from the 2002 Ohio State national championship season will be back in the Horseshoe on Saturday to be honored for their roles in the program. 

Former head coach Jim Tressel is being inducted into the school's Ring of Honor alongside legendary former coaches Woody Hayes and Paul Brown, and former standout running back Maurice Clarett will ring the Victory Bell before the game. 

Both Tressel and Clarett left Ohio State under less-than-ideal circumstances, so what was it that led the school to honor them? In this special bonus episode, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day discussed that, as well as sharing his thoughts on the Buckeyes' opponents from Ball State, how the 5-for-5 rule is changing everything for freshmen this season, and much more.

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about all sorts of topics surrounding the Buckeyes' 2026 offense. From the veteran interior of the offensive line, to the battle for the backup quarterback position, to the role talented true freshman Legend Bey might take on, to which wide receivers are likely to play this weekend, you'll hear it all, straight from Ryan Day.

The expectations for Ohio State's 2026 offensive line are relatively high, with four of last year's starters returning, and talented third-year player Ian Moore on track to start at left tackle, but Tuesday during midweek interviews, there was even more encouraging talk about just how good that line could end up being.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman, the team insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and center Carson Hinzman. 

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The 2026 Ohio State football season is just days away from kicking off, and the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com is making their final calls on several positional battles that have still not been officially decided. 

Team Insider Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to let you know what they're hearing about the battles for the five starting offensive line spots, the backup quarterback position, the top-three linebacker spots, and both the kick return and punt return roles. 

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The way Ohio State and every other Big Ten team reports injuries is getting a major overhaul for the 2026 college football season.

Now, instead of one availability report that's released two hours prior to kickoff, every Big Ten team will be releasing updated versions every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of a game week... but only for conference games.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what this means for Big Ten teams this fall, why the league is making the change, and what they could do to make it all make a whole lot more sense. 

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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith has been honored as an all-conference player, an all-American, an Iron Buckeye, a player of the week, and much more. But when he was named one of the captains of the 2026 Ohio State football team, he got emotional. So why was that such a big deal to him?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Smith.

Payton Pierce is going to be the man in the middle of almost everything for the Ohio State defense in 2026. He's the middle linebacker, the guy with the green dot who runs all of the helmet radio communications, and, now, a team captain. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Pierce about how he earned such a big role, what he said to the entire defense after a disappointing start to fall camp, and more.

Austin Siereveld was a second-team all-conference player at left tackle in 2025, and so it would have been perfectly reasonable to expect him to play another year on the blind side this fall. But from all indications, he's going to be moving to right guard for 2026. 

Initially, Siereveld wasn't necessarily thrilled about the move, so what changed that got him on board with the move? 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from Siereveld.

In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State captain, wide receiver, and Block O jersey recipient Brandon Inniss about why that last honor gave him a momentary pause, why he thinks new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has a plan to get him the ball, how QB Julian Sayin has taken over the offense, and why true freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd are poised for big things this fall.

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist in his redshirt freshman season and put up one of the most statistically impressive seasons in program history as a first-time starter. Now, he has much bigger plans for the upcoming 2026 season. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin about the honor of being named one of the team's captains, how quickly he and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have gotten on the same page, the new responsibilities that he's expecting to have on the field this fall, and much more. 

One of the most consistent things we've heard this preseason about new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is that he does a great job taking simple concepts and building on them to create confusion for opposing defenses. 

One great example that Buckeyes fans will likely see on the field this fall is Duo, and related concepts that build off it it, like Windback.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down how those plays fit together, and why they can be so effective in tandem.

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You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel to see footage of all of the plays he's describing here: https://youtu.be/9NA2v64rEMo

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 some of the bigger-picture items in the news right now, including former NFL players trying to return to college football, how the recruiting process has changed for high school quarterbacks, and how they decided to have seven captains this season.

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 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?

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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 Show

Ohio 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 Change
01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs
02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?
03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?
04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson
06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers
08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba
08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson
10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith
12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.
14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early
16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup
17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition
19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell
19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith
20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka
20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel
21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio
22:49 — 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 expectations
28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?
30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers
32:08 — 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 production
41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth
42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class
43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?
47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead
49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class
50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know
53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR tradition

Who 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.

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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. 

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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. 

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