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Ohio State Football Insider: Get To Know The Next Guys Up At Linebacker Aug 23, 2026

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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.
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.

BONUS: Ohio State Men's Basketball Unveils Nonconference Schedule Aug 22, 2026

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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.
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 Basketball Insider: Buckeyes Add International Standout To Roster Aug 21, 2026

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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.

Why Ohio State Will Have A New Look At Linebacker In 2026 Aug 21, 2026

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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.

Buckeyes Football Insider: Arthur Smith & Ohio State's Offensive Scheme Aug 19, 2026

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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.

What The AP Top-25 Says About The Dominance Of The SEC And Big Ten Aug 18, 2026

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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.

Ohio State Recruiting Insider: Are The Buckeyes Going All-In At Defensive Tackle? Aug 17, 2026

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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 2028
5-star DT Tyzon Swann out of Maryland, ranked as the No. 2 DT in the 2028 class
Top-100 DT Nikolas Stevens from Maryland, who plays at Chase Young's high school
Top-100 DT Aedyn Havili from Washington, who plays at JT Tuimoloau's high school

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.

Bonus Episode: Is Ryan Day Expecting A Rebuilding Year On Defense? Aug 17, 2026

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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.

Bonus Episode: Ryan Day On How "5 For 5" Will Change Everything For Freshmen Aug 17, 2026

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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.

Bonus Episode: What Still Has Ryan Day Concerned About Ohio State's Offense? Aug 16, 2026

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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.

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