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.

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.

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.

Five top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class are making their official visits to Ohio State this weekend, and they are in five very different spots in their recruitments. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss each of the visitors, and where things might stand coming out of the weekend. 

• 5-star WR Jamier Brown, a local standout who has been an active recruiter in the class
• 4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who is looking for answers to clarify his future with the Buckeyes
• 4-star DT Karlos May, who could give Larry Johnson a massive nose tackle in the middle of the line
• 4-star WR Blake Wong, who would be a solid addition to Cortez Hankton's first recruiting class
• Unranked WR Jordan Donahoo, who has some intriguing measurables, but who is more or less unknown nationally

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 held its final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and even on a day loaded with talent, three players stood out above the rest. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss:

• Jett Harrison, the 5-star 2028 wide receiver, and younger brother of former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison, Jr.
• Aedyn Havili, the 2028 top-100 defensive tackle who showcased a dominant burst along the line of scrimmage.
• Xander Edwards, the 4-star 2028 running back, who flashed quick feet to earn an offer from the Buckeyes.

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.

Brady Edmunds, the 4-star California QB who has been committed to Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class for well over a year, is in Columbus now getting ready for his official visit. But going into the weekend, there are still more questions than answers about exactly how his recruitment will end. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com spent Wednesday morning watching Edmunds dominate a 7-on-7 camp at Ohio State, and then got a chance to talk to the talented quarterback about where things stand with him and the Buckeyes, his recent official visit to UCLA, what he's hoping to get cleared up this weekend, and more. 

This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast 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.

Ohio State's summer camp season rolled into week two on Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and the team from BuckeyeInsiders.com was there to see it all. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five players who stood out during Tuesday's camp, including:

• Donald Tabron II, a 5-star QB out of Michigan powerhouse Cass Tech
• Tyzon Swann, considered by some to be the nation's top 2028 DT
• Brandon Murphy, a 2028 Defensive Back who jumped out with some big plays
• DeNeiro Girton, a 2028 Safety considered one of the top players on many teams' boards
• Philip Georgeopolous, a 2027 Punter with a massive leg

Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough that your players can execute the plan. 

And while mixing different coverage schemes is certainly one way to do it, there are also ways to show different looks within the same basic coverage. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to look at how Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is able to take a Cover 2 scheme and put a very different spin on things. 

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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes just added a crucial commitment to their 2027 recruiting class, 4-star cornerback Deontay Malone from Massillon Washington High School.

Malone is the first corner to commit to OSU's 2027 class, making him a key piece of the future of Tim Walton's position room.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Malone's commitment and who could end up joining Malone in the 2027 cornerback class.

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.

Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis’ Future | Time and Change Will Surely Show

Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today’s roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.

00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers
03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks
04:36 Shazier Spotlight
07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate
11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List
13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises
16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit
20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage
23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook
24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth
27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders
29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles
31:35 Stover and Young Depth
35:03 Trust in Coaching
35:51 Portal and Snap Management
37:41 Five for Five Fallout
40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge
44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker
47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path
55:32 Head Coach Debate
59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks