The College Football Playoff will have a different look this fall in the second season for the 12-team format. The biggest change: the top four spots are no longer guaranteed to go to four different conference champions. So what will that mean for this year's Buckeye team? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to look at what this year's College Football Playoff field could look like, based on the predictions of college football magazine guru Phil Steele.
Jun 26, 2025•16 min
In this special bonus edition of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, we are talking about Ohio State picking up Phoenix (Ariz.) offensive tackle Aaron Thomas and what the Buckeyes are getting with this big-bodied tackle. This is Ohio State's second OL commit in the state of Arizona and he fills a position of need at tackle as the Buckeyes are always looking for players to play outside. What else is Ohio State getting here and what does the board look like for a potential fifth linemen in the c...
Jun 26, 2025•17 min
In this special bonus presentation of the Daily Huddle podcast, host Garrett Searight discusses a new law proposed in the Michigan state legislature that could put the Spartans and Wolverines at odds with the new House settlement.
Jun 25, 2025•13 min
The 2025 Ohio State football season will kick off against the Texas Longhorns in less than 70 days. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com has some bold predictions on how the Buckeyes' season could go. He joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to discuss: Can CB Devin Sanchez do something no OSU freshman has in more than 20 years? Will the Buckeyes' quarterbacks accomplish something for the first time since 1995? Can an offensive standout hit a milestone no Buck...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min
The Ohio State men's basketball program will have a new look in 2025-26, as Jake Diebler's program spent a busy season on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal to rebuild a roster that narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament in the spring. Diebler met with the media recently to share his thoughts on the upcoming season, and some of the team's biggest moves. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Diebler about some of those moves, including the t...
Jun 22, 2025•17 min
Ohio State's latest 5-star quarterback signee, Tavien St. Clair, made a name for himself with impressive performances at the Buckeyes' summer 7-on-7 camps. Thursday, his younger brother, Reign St. Clair, put on a show at the same camp. Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they saw from the 2028 quarterback prospect. Plus, could Ohio State be getting ready to add a second quarterback to their 2027 class? With Brady Edmunds already committed, another 2027 signalcalle...
Jun 18, 2025•13 min
Camp season is wrapping up this week at Ohio State, and two of the quarterbacks at the top of the Buckeyes' board for 2028 were on campus to work out in front of Ryan Day and the OSU coaching staff. Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com was there to see both Champ Monds and Neimann Lawrence throw. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he saw from both players, as well as where things stand in their recruitments in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Jun 18, 2025•9 min
Recruiting season has kicked into high gear for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they work to fill their 2026 recruiting class. Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the latest Ohio State recruiting news and rumors following a big weekend of official visits. Could a current SEC commit be on the verge of a flip to Ohio State? Which defensive line target is trending toward the Buckeyes, and which might be headed elsewhere? Has Tim Walton found his next top cornerback target?...
Jun 16, 2025•11 min
The College Football Playoff will have a different look in 2026, but it's still up in the air what that new format might look like. The Big Ten and SEC are pushing a format where they would each get four guaranteed spots, the Big 12 and ACC would get two each, the non-power leagues would get one, and three spots would be set aside for an at-large team. Other leagues seem to favor five conference champions getting a guaranteed spot, with the other 11 spots going to at-large teams. So which of tho...
Jun 16, 2025•20 min
Breaking Down Ohio State's $20.5M NIL Strategy: Insights from Ross Bjork | Buckeyes Tomorrow Morning Join host Tony Gerdeman on this episode of Buckeyes Tomorrow Morning as he covers the latest from Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork's press conference. Dive into the details of Ohio State's new $20.5 million NIL cap, the Buckeye Sports Group, and Project 36. Learn how the funds will be distributed among four key sports: football, men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball....
Jun 13, 2025•17 min
On the latest edition of Buckeye Banter, 2024 Rimington Award winner Seth McLaughlin sits down with Seth Shaner. The two talk about McLaughlin's career both at Alabama and Ohio State and relive the run through the College Football Playoff, as well as his devastating injury in November. Jeremy Brauning of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective sits in to talk about the work McLaughlin did for the agency and what can be done through the donation of time and money to help feed Central Ohioans. Join this chan...
Jun 12, 2025•30 min
Join Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman in this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. Marc and Tony discuss day three of Ohio State's one-day camp, spending time talking about a talented pair of 2028 Florida skill players. That conversation goes elsewhere after that, including the mention of a 5-star offensive lineman who is currently at Ohio State getting ready for an official visit.
Jun 11, 2025•13 min
Skull Session Recruiting Podcast It was a rainy day at the WHAC but there were top targets from the state of Ohio and beyond at the second camp date of June for the Buckeyes. Who looked good, who are names you need to focus on what is the latest? Join Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman for this post-game breakdown of the latest as some familiar names and some new names take center stage.
Jun 10, 2025•13 min
Ohio State has secured a significant commitment from four-star running back Favour Akih, a standout from Hayes high school in Delaware (Ohio). Known for his explosive speed and vision on the field, Akih is poised to make an immediate impact in the Big Ten. In this video, we break down his playing style, what he brings to the Buckeyes, and how his commitment shapes Ohio State's recruiting strategy moving forward. 00:00 – Introduction to Favour Akih's Commitment 01:15 – Overview of Akih's High Sch...
Jun 08, 2025•20 min
Ohio State's First One-Day Camp Insight In this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, host Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss the first one-day camp at Ohio State, held on June 5th. They delve into the performances of standout players, including 2027 OSU QB commit Brady Edmunds, as well as other potential recruits like defensive tackle Jalen Brewster from Texas. The episode also highlights the upcoming camp sessions and the recruiting process. Tune in for in-de...
Jun 06, 2025•14 min
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has come out in favor of the Big Ten receiving a set number of automatic bids for the College Football Playoff. In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss Day's comments and the positives and negatives of auto bids. Tony then tries to convince Kevin that auto bids are the best path forward for college football. Will Kevin eventually agree, or will he stand firm in his beliefs that auto bids are the ...
Jun 04, 2025•42 min
All of the hype is around the games against Texas, Penn State, and Michigan, but where do the Buckeyes need to be careful not to fall into a trap on their 2025 schedule?
Jun 03, 2025•24 min
Recruiting Talk: Key 5-Star Recruits from the Big Official Visit Weekend In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tony Gerdeman welcomes Marc Givler from BuckeyeHuddle.com to discuss the latest updates from Ohio State's big official visit weekend. They delve into the recruitment status of three high-profile 5-star prospects: offensive tackle Felix Ojo, running back Savion Hiter, and linebacker Xavier Griffin. The conversation covers Ohio State's competitive edge in the NIL space, their...
Jun 02, 2025•19 min
In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon explore the errors and oversights in the preseason college football magazines regarding the Ohio State Buckeyes. Tony and Kevin break down the details of where they think these publications missed the mark. They discuss Heisman watch list controversies, transfer portal winners and losers, and perceived inaccuracies in the evaluation of Ohio State's talent. Tune in to hear their take on why certain Buckeye players de...
Jun 01, 2025•27 min
The first weekend of official visits is here, and there is going to be a loaded slate of visitors in Columbus. A trio of five-star prospects in the 2026 class will be at Ohio State, and the Buckeyes will make their pitch to try to land their commitments. Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss 5-star OT Felix Ojo, 5-star RB Savion Hiter, and 5-star LB Xavier Griffin, and how likely each is to end up signing with Ohio State.
May 29, 2025•9 min
Ohio State could be close to landing another elite player from the famous Glenville pipeline, but Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide aren't going to make it easy. So will the Buckeyes land a commitment from 2026 LB Cincere Johnson when he announces his pick on June 19? Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more, including: The potential kickoff time for the Ohio State vs. Texas game, which could be announced Thursday. Richard Wesley, the defensive l...
May 28, 2025•10 min
Every year since Ryan Day took over the Ohio State program before the 2019 season, the Buckeyes have been in the thick of the national championship race deep into the season. Which of those seasons were the ones where Ohio State was in the best position to potentially win it all, and where does the upcoming 2025 season rank on that list? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to answer those questions, including how the 12-team playoff changes their odds, how a challenging schedul...
May 27, 2025•15 min
FOX's Urban Meyer made some interesting comments recently on his podcast, stating that the Big Ten has passed the SEC in the college football conference hierarchy. Was he right? In this special bonus episode, Garrett Searight of the Daily Huddle podcast discusses that. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe to the Daily Huddle wherever you get Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.
May 26, 2025•12 min
Brian Hartline has stacked elite wide receiver recruiting classes on top of each other for years, turning his position room into the best in the nation. Now, with four players already committed for 2026, is Hartline looking to add another player in this class? Or is he ready to move on to 2027? Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, as well as a trio of elite 2027 prospects who all play their high school football relatively close to Columbus....
May 25, 2025•10 min
The defending national champion Ohio State football team is seemingly always in the national spotlight, turning many Buckeye stars into household names before they finish college. But there are also players who fly under the radar, and who might be underappreciated or simply not talked about as much as they should be. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the five most underrated players on the 2025 Ohio State f...
May 22, 2025•15 min
Savion Hiter, the top running back in the nation in the class of 2026 is scheduled to make an official visit to Ohio State in about a week, but the Buckeyes have a lot of competition to try to sign the 5-star standout from Virginia, including from their archrivals in Ann Arbor. Andrew Ellis of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the latest in Carlos Locklyn's pursuit of Hiter, as well as other elite running backs from across the nation, including Derrek Cooper from Florida, Georgia's...
May 21, 2025•9 min
The Ohio State Buckeyes just added a new quarterback to their 2025 roster, bringing former Houston Christian QB Eli Brickhandler to Columbus. Brickhandler has previous starting experience, so what kind of impact could he have on this year's Buckeye football team as he joins Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, and Tavien St. Clair in the OSU quarterback room? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast....
May 20, 2025•9 min
On the latest edition of Buckeye Banter, Seth Shaner is joined by former all-Big Ten point guard Jamar Butler. The two talk about Butler being a bridge from being recruited by Jim O'Brien to playing for Thad Matta, and also the 2006 Big Ten title team to the 2007 NCAA runner up team. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing comm...
May 19, 2025•52 min
When you talk about Ohio State recruiting coverage, you have to talk about the Southern Swing, the big annual trip across the south that Marc Givler and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com make every year. The fellas just returned home after this year's trip, which spanned more than 5,000 miles and included interviews with some of the nation's absolute best high school football players. Kevin joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of his biggest takeaways from the trip, including which player on each si...
May 18, 2025•16 min
The Sunshine State of Florida has provided Ohio State with some of its most talented football players for decades, and there are no signs that trend is slowing down. Marc Givler and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com are in the middle of their Southern Swing trip to see some of the nation's top high school football prospects. In this special bonus episode, they check in with some of their biggest takeaways from their time in Florida.
May 15, 2025•28 min
