The Ohio State football program lost a lot of key veterans after completing its run to the national championship, including Lathan Ransom. So who is the next man up to replace Ransom's crucial role in the back of the defense?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com takes a look at that in this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning.

After weeks of speculation, consternation, and drama, Ryan Day made things official on Thursday, announcing the hiring of new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and new offensive line. coach and run game coordinator Tyler Bowen, and the promotion of new offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, new co-offensive coordinator Keenan Bailey, new quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler, new co-defensive coordinator Tim Walton, and new passing game coordinator Matt Guerreri. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss each of the moves and how it could impact the Buckeyes' program in 2025.

Veteran defensive ends JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer both played a crucial role in the Ohio State Buckeyes' national championship run in 2024. Now, with both of them, plus Mitchell Melton gone, Kenyatta Jackson and Caden Curry are the next men up for 2025. But behind them on the depth chart is a group of players who haven't played much - or at all - at the Big Ten level before. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what to expect from that next group of edge rushers this spring.

Which of Ohio State's true freshmen will make the biggest immediate impact this fall? Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman share their thoughts on this bonus episode from the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast feed.

The Ohio State football team lost an incredible SIX offensive tackles off its roster following the 2024 season. Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, and Josh Fryar are off to the NFL, and Zen Michalski, George Fitzpatrick, and Miles Walker all headed to the Transfer Portal. 

That obviously left a massive hole on the Buckeyes' depth chart, but a pair of Transfer Portal additions, as well as two talented returning young prospects, and a pair of true freshman have a chance to rebuild that three-deep this spring.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the impact the additions of Ethan Onianwa and Phillip Daniels will have, along with the returns of Ian Moore and Deontae Armstrong, and the arrivals of freshmen Carter Lowe and Jayvon McFadden.

Tony Gerdeman from BuckeyeHuddle.com discusses how Ohio State plans to replace Emeka Egbuka at slot receiver this year. With his departure, the Buckeyes face the challenge of replacing the all-time leading receiver in school history.

Tony breaks down the profiles of potential replacements, including Brandon Inniss, Bryson Rodgers, and others, analyzing their strengths and potential contributions. He also touches on strategic adjustments by the coaching staff and the importance of the upcoming spring practices.

There isn't a more talented position group on the Ohio State football team than the wide receiver room, and with Emeka Egbuka off to the NFL, there are plenty of snaps and receptions up for grabs. 

So which young Buckeye wideout is going to be the next to take a step forward to assume a bigger role in 2025? 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the talented young Bucks who could be the next one up for Zone 6, including second-year players Mylan Graham and Damarion Witten, and five-star true freshman Quincy Porter.

Last year, we conducted a survey of BuckeyeHuddle.com members to find out what people wanted us to add to our coverage of Ohio State athletics. One of the top responses was a series talking to former Buckeye players about their days in the scarlet and gray, and what they're doing now. 

Now, that series has just launched as a new show in the Buckeye Huddle podcast network called Buckeye Banter. Seth Shaner, the host of Buckeye Banter, joins Tom Orr to discuss his new series, and share some of his own memories of covering Ohio State athletics. 

You can find Buckeye Banter wherever you get Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning and all of the other great shows from the Buckeye Huddle podcast network. 

You can also manually add it to your podcast app of choice with this link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6518910/episodes/feed

For the second time in about a year, a talented young offensive skill player who entered the Transfer Portal has decided to return to Ohio State instead of leaving for another school.

This time, it's Sam Williams-Dixon, who played sparingly in his true freshman season in Columbus, but who could be in line for a much bigger role in 2025.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Williams-Dixon's return, and what it could mean for a crowded running back room this year.

Ryan Day has decided on the new defensive coordinator to replace the departed Jim Knowles, and it's Matt Patricia, who served in the same position under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots, and also as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. 

The news set off an immediate reaction, both strongly positive and strongly negative from different segments of the Buckeye fanbase and the football world in general. So what can Ohio State fans expect from Matt Patricia as he, new co-defensive coordinator Tim Walton, and new passing game coordinator Matt Guerreri begin working together this spring? 

Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break it all down in this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.