Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

Jim Knowles says his scheme is "safety-driven" so does the 2023 Ohio State defense have the safeties it will need to take a big step forward?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down where things stand right now at all three safety positions, the "Bandit" or Boundary safety, the "Adjustor" or Field safety, and at the Nickel or slot position.

After giving up some crucial big plays late in the 2022 season, how big of a concern are the safety spots heading into this year?

After going a decade without a college football video game on major consoles, EA Sports took a major step toward clearing one of its biggest hurdles this week.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss EA Sports College Football 2025, and the news that came out on Wednesday that makes it far more likely that you'll really be able to play that game next year.

Marc Givler and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com are on the road this week during their annual Southern Swing. The guys have met with some of the top prospects in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 recruiting classes to scout them in person and discuss their interest in playing for Ohio State and some of the nation's other top programs at the college level.

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the guys discussing some of the biggest takeaways from their first week down south, including:

• Ohio State's 2024 QB commit Air Noland and Michigan's 2024 commit Jadyn Davis battle it out at the Elite 11 regionals last weekend. Which player came out on top?
• Can Ohio State land 5-star DL Eddrick Houston in their 2024 class?
• Are the Buckeyes a serious contender to land the son of an NFL legend?
• And much more.

Ohio State returns one of the deepest and most talented running back rooms in the country this fall, but can the Buckeye ball carriers stay healthy in 2023?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what they're expecting from TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams, Chip Trayanum, Dallan Hayden, and Evan Pryor this fall.

The BuckeyeHuddle.com Southern Swing is firing up, with Marc Givler and Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle traveling across the south to meet with some of Ohio State's top recruiting targets in the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026.

On this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Kevin Noon joins host Tom Orr to discuss where things stand with Ohio State and some of the impressive players they've already met with.

David Sanders: The #1 overall prospect in the class of 2025
London Merritt: A top-100 edge in 2025
Amari Winston: A 2025 TE who is seriously considering the Buckeyes
Jerome Bettis, Jr.: The son of an NFL legend, and a 2025 WR from Atlanta
Deuce Geralds: A 2026 Defensive lineman already making a big impression

Official visit season is just a few weeks away from kicking off in Columbus and across the nation, and Ohio State is set to welcome in some of the very best high school football players in America.

With Ohio State's 2024 class already in good shape on the offensive side of the ball, Alex Gleitman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to take a look at some of the top defensive prospects who are set to visit Columbus.

• 5-star Edge Dylan Stewart out of Washington, DC
• 5-star Safety KJ Bolden from Georgia
• 5-star Cornerback Charles Lester, III from Florida
• 4-star Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa from California
• 4-star Safety Peyton Woodyard, a current Georgia commit
• And many more

Plus, how concerned should Buckeye fans be about 5-star WR commit Jeremiah Smith visiting Florida and Georgia?

The Big Ten is "strongly considering" doing away with a rule that requires each of its member teams to schedule a Power 5 conference opponent in non-conference play every season.

So what's the thinking behind the change, and how could it impact the league and the rest of the college football world starting in 2024?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the potential change, and several possible reasons for it. Is it being driven by the TV networks? Are coaches trying to make it easier to get their teams bowl-eligible, or into the newly-expanded 12-team College Football Playoff?

Ohio State has zeroed in on a top defensive tackle in the transfer portal.

Tywone Malone played two seasons for the Rebels, and is now making his decision on where he'll play this fall. If he chooses the Buckeyes, he could fill a significant hole on Ohio State's depth chart.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the potential addition of Malone, as well as where things stand with the rest of the defensive line heading out of spring football.

• Could the Buckeyes' entire 2021 defensive line recruiting class be headed to the NFL after this year?
• How big of a concern is the depth in the middle of the line?
• Are Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson ready to be contributors on the edge this fall?
• Can Mitchell Melton and CJ Hicks turn the Jack position into a true weapon?

Ohio State returns its entire tight end unit for 2023, following a big season from Cade Stover. So how much better can the Buckeyes get there?

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

• Why are the tight ends such an important part of Ryan Day's offense?
• Do the questions about the offensive line mean the Buckeyes will need to use two tight ends more often?
• Is freshman TE Jelani Thurman ready to contribute right away?

Big Ten football is going to have a very different look in 2023. Gone are the days of games broadcast on ABC and ESPN, replaced by ones on CBS, NBC, and even the Peacock app.

The league's new television contracts are going to mean a lot more money in the bank accounts of member schools, but how will it change the typical college football Saturday for fans?

Matt Sarzyniak of MattSarzSports.com is the nation's leading expert on college football television. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.

• How will FOX, CBS, and NBC divide up the best games each week?
• With CBS still televising SEC games this year, how will they split up key timeslots between them and the Big Ten?
• Will Ohio State fans have to subscribe to the Peacock app to watch the Buckeyes this fall?
• What time are the Buckeyes' first four games - including the showdown with Notre Dame - most likely to kick off?