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Since the Buckeyes suffered a one-point loss on the road at No. 1 Oregon, Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been changing things up, mixing in new pressure packages, and new coverages in the secondary to keep opponents off-balance.
That continued on Saturday against Purdue, as Knowles introduced three-man fronts, including the long-discussed Jack position, as well as some new and creative blitz packages and coverage schemes.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning...
Published 11/14/24
The Ohio State offense put together a solid performance against Purdue, scoring 45 points in a comfortable win. But what was there to learn from the ways Chip Kelly and the Buckeyes continued to develop their scheme?
Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down six plays from the win over the Boilermakers.
Published 11/13/24
Week two of the College Football Playoff rankings will come out Tuesday night, but after a weekend filled with major upsets, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com are taking a look ahead at what it could all mean for the projected field of 12 teams for this year's playoff.
Will Georgia fall out of the field entirely after getting stomped by Ole Miss?Could Alabama really play a road game at Indiana?Is the No. 1 or No. 5 seed a better path to the title?
Published 11/11/24
It feels like it has been a while since the Ohio State special teams unit made a really impactful play, but they did just that on Saturday, blocking a punt to set up the Buckeyes' first touchdown in a 45-0 win over Purdue.
After the game, Ryan Day talked about what they saw on film, what they changed, and how important that play was in getting things moving at the start of the game.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ryan Day about that, as...
Published 11/10/24
The Ohio State Buckeyes are now just three wins away from a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a potential rematch with No. 1 Oregon.
Ryan Day's team handled its business on Saturday, knocking off lowly Purdue, 45-0 in front of more than 103,000 fans inside Ohio Stadium.
Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss their biggest takeaways from the game on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Published 11/10/24
The 7-1 Ohio State Buckeyes enter Saturday's game against 1-7 Purdue without a lot of questions. Ryan Day's team just picked up a big win on the road at Penn State, and is favored by more than five touchdowns against the Boilermakers.
But if the Buckeyes can get out to a comfortable lead, it could be a great opportunity to give some younger and less-experience players a chance to get some crucial in-game experience.
Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com just wrote his signature Tale of the Tape...
Published 11/08/24
After weeks of complaints from Ohio State fans, Jim Knowles' defense came out and dominated long stretches of the Buckeyes' win over Penn State, holding the Nittany Lions' offense without a touchdown, thanks in part to a key goalline stand.
Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com says one of the key tweaks that Knowles has made is going back to some of the concepts that worked well for him at Oklahoma State.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross breaks...
Published 11/07/24
The Ohio State struggled to put up yards and points against Nebraska at home, but bounced back with a solid performance on the road at Penn State. So how did Ryan Day and Chip Kelly get things back on track, and how did the new-look offensive line perform?
Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game, including the pick-six that opened the day, what worked and what didn't along the offensive line, and how...
Published 11/06/24
The Ohio State football team is 2/3 of the way through its regular season schedule, and now turning its attention to this weekend's game against Purdue.
Have Ryan Day and his team found their new offensive line, with Donovan Jackson at left tackle and Carson Hinzman at left guard? Can the Buckeyes avoid a hangover following their big win at Penn State? Will this weekend provide an opportunity for young standouts like Julian Sayin and James Peoples to get more playing time?
Tony Gerdeman...
Published 11/06/24
The College Football Playoff committee will announce its first set of rankings for the 2024 season on Tuesday evening. The crew from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be live-streaming our instant reactions to the rankings and the initial bracket reveal for the first ever 12-team playoff.
So what could that bracket look like, and where could Ohio State fit in? Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to run through a projected bracket based on the latest rankings from the Associated Press...
Published 11/04/24
The Ohio State Buckeyes are up one spot to No. 3 in the Associated Press poll following their 20-13 win over Penn State in Happy Valley, but the impact of that win could go far beyond just climbing one rung higher on the rankings ladder.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and starting quarterback Will Howard about what the win meant to them, and why HOW it happened could be even more important than the fact that it did...
Published 11/03/24
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes picked up their biggest win of the 2024 college football season, knocking off No. 3 Penn State on the road in State College, 20-13.
Beyond just the win, there was a lot for Buckeye fans to feel good about during the game, including the play of the offensive line, the rushing attack, the linebackers, the defense allowing zero touchdowns and just six points, and the special teams even adding a 2-for-2 day on field goals.
Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins...
Published 11/02/24
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes enter Saturday's showdown with the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions with a big question mark on the offensive line. With backup left tackle Zen Michalski likely to miss the game with an injury, the big question is how the Buckeyes will shuffle their personnel up front.
Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and several other big storylines for Saturday's big game.
Published 11/02/24
A big game week demands extra coverage, so today, you're getting an extra episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast with Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com.
Ross breaks down some of the changes that Jim Knowles made to the Ohio State defense in its strong performance against Nebraska, and what the Buckeye defense might try to do this weekend at Penn State.
This episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime...
Published 11/01/24
The first round of College Football Playoff Rankings is set to come out in just a few days, kicking off the official countdown to the first 12-team playoff in FBS history.
There are a lot of unanswered questions in the first season with the new format, but Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com just got the answers to several of them this week on a call with CFP Executive Director Rich Clark. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss:
Can the non-power conference champion be seeded higher than No....
Published 10/31/24
Injury reports and rumors are swirling around both teams heading into this weekend's top-5 showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions.
Where do things stand with OSU safety Lathan Ransom and offensive tackle Zen Michalski?
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com just talked to OSU head coach Ryan Day about that and much more. In this special live bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, the guys talk about that and much more.
Published 10/31/24
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Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down seven plays from the Ohio State vs. Nebraska game that showcase what worked, and what didn't for the Buckeyes in...
Published 10/30/24
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes are about to head into their two toughest days of practice in the leadup to their showdown at No. 3 Penn State this weekend.
There are significant areas of concern on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes, but how much can OSU change in the next few days?
In this special live episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to discuss that and much more.
Published 10/29/24
Penn State is dealing with some potentially significant injuries heading into this weekend's top-5 matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
QB Drew Allar, RT Anthony Donkoh, and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton are all banged up, and may or may not play this weekend. How and when will those decisions get made? Penn State head coach James Franklin answered questions about all three players during his press conference on Monday. You'll hear those answers, plus conversations about backup QB Beau Pribula and...
Published 10/28/24
Penn State head coach James Franklin met with the media on Monday to preview this weekend's massive top-5 showdown between the Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Franklin with his thoughts on this year's Ohio State team, what the game will mean to former OSU and current PSU wide receiver Julian Fleming, whether the Buckeyes are more physical now in the run game and on defense, and much more.
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Published 10/28/24
Ohio State's 21-17 win over Nebraska brought a little more drama than Buckeye fans were probably expecting, but with a trip to Penn State on deck, what was there to learn from the come-from-behind victory?
In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and quarterback Will Howard about some of their big takeaways. Plus, a remarkable postgame message from Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule.
Published 10/27/24
The Ohio State Buckeyes escaped a scare from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to win, 21-17.
After the game, Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joined host Tom Orr to discuss four big takeaways, including:
How another injury could put the Buckeyes in a bad spot on the offensive lineWhat was different with the defense, and did things improve?Why did Ohio State struggle so badly running the ball?How Jordan Hancock saved the day in the closing moments.
Published 10/27/24
The Ohio State Buckeyes are getting set to face off with the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday at noon inside Ohio Stadium. This will be a game with a lot of familiar faces on both sides.
Nebraska's starting quarterback Dylan Raiola was at one time the QB of the future at Ohio State when he was a 5-star commit to Ryan Day's program. Raiola discussed that, the challenge of bouncing back from a 56-7 loss at Indiana, and much more during interviews this week.
And Nebraska head coach Matt...
Published 10/25/24
The Ohio State Buckeyes return to the field this weekend when they host Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
How will the two teams match up in each phase of the game? Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com just posted his famous Tale of the Tape column. He joins host Tom Orr to break it all down in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
Published 10/25/24