Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

Every one of Ohio State's national championship seasons since 1950 but one has been led by a first-year starting quarterback.

Is that just a coincidence, or is there something about a first-year starter that brings out the best in Buckeye football teams?

And more importantly, will first-year starter Kyle McCord or Devin Brown be able to add to that championship history in 2023?

Marcus Hartman of the Dayton Daily News just did a deep-dive on Buckeye football history to write about that. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.

New offensive coordinator Brian Hartline will be taking over as the primary play-caller for Ohio State this fall. But is that a reason for Buckeye fans to worry?

On this listener question episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.

Ohio State's defense is expected to be much improved in 2023. Could one or more true freshmen be a part of that change?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the new players in Columbus this year, and how likely it is that they'll be difference-makers on the field in Ohio Stadium this fall.

It's not easy for a true freshman to make an immediate impact on an offense as loaded as Ohio State's, but with a freshman class as talented as the Buckeyes' it's a possibility.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five true freshmen who have a chance to not just get on the field, but potentially make a difference to the 2023 Ohio State football team.

The top uncommitted players in the state of Ohio for the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 all took part in a 7-on-7 competition this week, and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com was there to see it all.

Kevin joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he learned about each of the three top prospects:

• 2024 CB Aaron Scott, a lockdown defender who is set to announce his college decision at the end of the month.
• 2025 CB Dorian Brew, whose recruitment is shaping up to be a battle of some of the top programs in the midwest
• 2026 WR Chris Henry, Jr., the son of former NFL standout Chris Henry, who is already a top target for Ohio State and Brian Hartline.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had some interesting thoughts on some big changes that he thinks could improve the sport of college football, as well as a few things he thinks the folks in charge need to leave alone.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to run through what they learned from Day's appearance on Joel Klatt's "Big Noon Conversations" podcast, and what it could mean for the Ohio State football program moving forward.

Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern football program are facing some shocking allegations of hazing, abuse, and racial discrimination from former players.

The head coach was initially suspended for two weeks, but as a steady flow of new allegations has continued, that punishment could be about to get much more severe.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the latest developments in the situation, what they could mean for the Wildcats and their long-time head coach, and much more.

There are high expectations for Ohio State's 2023 defense, thanks in large part to the return of stars like JT Tuimoloau, Mike Hall, Tommy Eichenberg, and Denzel Burke. But a number of players with lower profiles could play big roles in determining just how much better the Buckeye defense really is.

Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss six Ohio State defenders who might be a little under-the-radar now, but who could be big players when the season kicks off in September.

You know all about Marvin Harrison, Jr. and Emeka Egbuka and the race for the starting quarterback position between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown, but there are other Buckeyes who are much more under the radar and could have a big impact on just how good the 2023 Ohio State offense could be.

Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.

The number of kickoff returns for touchdowns in college football has nearly been cut in third over the past decade or so. Kick returns are being de-emphasized for a good reason, but it's still taking away one of the most exciting plays in the sport.

So is it too late to save kickoff returns? Or could a possible solution already exist in other football leagues?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com just wrote about how kickoff returns are an endangered species in the sport, and what the future of special teams could look like. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more.