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Is Ohio State Ticketed For Another Brutal College Football Playoff Run? Jun 28, 2026

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The college football magazines are starting to come out, including this week's release of Phil Steele's popular edition. Steele has Ohio State ranked No. 3 in the nation, which puts them on track to have a difficult path through the College Football Playoff.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what a hypothetical road to the national championship could look like for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of Ryan Day's Buckeyes.
Today's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Does Ohio State Basketball Get What It Needs To Compete In The Big Ten? Jun 28, 2026

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The Ohio State men's basketball program has unquestionably taken a step forward over the span of the last year, and seems poised to do that again in the upcoming season.
But in the wake of Michigan's national championship, many Buckeye basketball fans found themselves wondering if OSU invested enough in its program to field a team that could compete with the top of the Big Ten.
In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned about that from a conversation with OSU athletic director Ross Bjork.
Plus, what is the future of the Schottenstein Center? Will Ohio State basketball continue to call it home? Or could the program be on the move?
Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby’s Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

BONUS: Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting Jun 28, 2026

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This is a special bonus presentation of The Time And Change Will Surely Show, one of the new podcasts from the Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network.
Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football.
1:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered
1:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies
2:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era
3:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good
5:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories
6:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments
7:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank
9:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses
10:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings
11:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith
13:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"
15:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans
17:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era
18:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses
19:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster
21:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s
22:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses
23:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever
26:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?
28:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma
31:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?
35:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?
36:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics
39:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting
41:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone
43:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting
46:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments
48:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications
50:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?
52:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy
54:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well
56:49 – Is player development more important than ever?
57:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means
58:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage

Ohio State Basketball: 5 Things We Learned From Jake Diebler Jun 26, 2026

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The Ohio State men's basketball program held its "Vet Camp" this week, welcoming back more than a dozen former players, including stars like Scoonie Penn, David Lighty, Greg Oden, and former head coach Thad Matta. It's a great kickoff to a new season, and an opportunity for the next Ohio State team to learn from some living legends.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the week, what it means to both the former and current players, and more.
This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Ohio State Football: BIG Changes Coming To The Home Of The Buckeyes Jun 25, 2026

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The Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the year-round home of Ohio State's football team, is about to get a massive overhaul. Thursday morning, Ross Bjork, the OSU athletic director, met with the media to discuss a $125 million renovation project for the WHAC that's expected to kick off in a little more than a year.
Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the program feels like it needs to overhaul the facility, what's going to happen to the team during that construction project, and what to expect when it's all done.
Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby’s Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Ohio State Men's Basketball: Buckeyes Going Big Up Front In 2026-27 Jun 24, 2026

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Jake Diebler's third full season as Ohio State's head coach is going to have a different - and bigger - look than the previous two years. The Buckeyes loaded up with big bodies in the front court to allow Amare Bynum to play farther from the hoop, and those bigger players should give OSU the ability to throw a number of different looks at opponents.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the new basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the four big players that Diebler is going to roll out this year, and how they could change the game for the basketball Buckeyes.

Ivan Njegoven, who is ready to take on a bigger role in year three
Andrija Jelavic, a Kentucky transfer who can stretch the floor
Josh Ojianwuna, a big-bodied Baylor transfer who can provide muscle down low
Vuk Lazerovic, a freshman who may be a year away from taking on a role

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 Football: Jim Tressel Earns Historic Honor Jun 23, 2026

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

Ohio State Recruiting Insider: How Official Visits Changed Key Recruitments Jun 23, 2026

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Ohio State had a busy weekend of official visits inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, so where do things stand now between the Buckeyes and some of their top visitors?
Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to discuss the latest on:

5-star 2027 WR Jamier Brown, who is already committed to Ohio State
4-star DT Karlos May, a monster defensive tackle who could be the key to Larry Johnson's 2027 recruiting class
4-star WR Blake Wong, who will make his college decision later this week
4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who was hoping to get answers to questions he had about the Buckeyes' plans to determine if he would stay committed to Ohio State
And an unofficial visitor, elite 2029 WR Austin Miller, who seems to be trending in a good direction 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.

Ohio State Football: 3 Buckeyes Poised For Breakout Seasons Jun 22, 2026

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A lot of the conversation around Ohio State's 2026 running back room has centered around Bo Jackson, which is fair enough, considering he topped 1,000 yards as a true freshman. However, there is a talented trio of other players in Carlos Locklyn's position group who are all expected to take a big step forward this fall.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three players who Ohio State fans might not be thinking about very much now, but who people inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are expecting big things from this fall.
This episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Ohio State Basketball: 5 Buckeyes To Watch This Season Jun 21, 2026

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The Ohio State men's basketball team made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years last season. Now, Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes are looking to build on that this year, and they have an intriguing combination of returning standouts, veteran transfers, and a pair of 5-star true freshmen who could make that possible.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Diebler with his thoughts on:

Guard Juni Mobley, who considered entering the NBA Draft before returning for another season in Columbus
Forward Amare Bynum, whose return for a second season was a huge offseason win for the program
Transfer Justin Pippen, who projects to be an impact player both on and off the court
5-star freshman Anthony Thompson, whose athleticism could be a gamechanger
5-star freshman LJ Smith, a late addition to the roster, who enrolled a year earlier than expected

Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus, named one of the top-50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

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