Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

For the first (and likely only) time this fall, the media got a chance to watch a full Ohio State football practice Thursday morning at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

It was an opportunity to get an updated look at how things have changed on the depth chart, which position groups are now settled, and which might still be a concern.

Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they saw, what they learned, and what it all means for the 2022 Ohio State football team.

Ohio State's defense should look very different, and likely much better than it did in 2021. But what are the Buckeyes actually going to be doing differently this fall?

Buckeye Huddle's Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much more.

- Why are the Buckeyes going to play a 4-2-5, and what does that actually mean?
- Explaining how the linebackers will aim to "spill and kill" this season
- How will this year's defense differ from the "one-high" look the Buckeyes have featured in previous seasons?
- Why were they "guarding grass" last season, and why is that going to change this fall?
- How confident is Ross that they can have a top-10 defense in 2022?

The Ohio State football team just wrapped up day five of fall camp, and there was a lot to talk about on the defensive side of the ball.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what they learned from talking to defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, and the linebackers.

- Which true freshman does Knowles describe as a "secret weapon"?
- Which two linebackers have seemingly jumped in front in the race for the starting jobs?
- Which linebacker just lost his black stripe?
- And much more.

Ohio State entered its second week of fall camp with practice no. 4 on Monday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Afterward, offensive line coach Justin Frye and eight of the offensive linemen met with the media to discuss everything that had happened so far in fall camp, and what to expect this season.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what they learned, and the storylines to watch along the line this fall.

The punt might be the most important play in football, at least in Big Ten country, but it might not matter nearly as much if this year's Ohio State offense is as explosive and efficient as expected.

But there are several other big questions looming about the Buckeyes' special teams this fall.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss all of them.

- With three kickers on scholarship, how will the team split up the kicking roles?
- Will having a big-legged kicker change the way Ryan Day approaches field goals?
- Which explosive young players will get a chance to shine on kick returns this year?

The top of the sport of college football can be a little too predictable at times. If you're a fan of Ohio State or Alabama or a handful of other "haves" that can be a good thing. But fans of a lot of other teams are left hoping that their team can put together a surprising season and sneak their way into the top level of the sport.

Last year, Michigan and Cincinnati were first-time entrants into the College Football Playoff. So who's likely to be the next team to earn a spot in college football's final four this fall?

Brett Ciancia of PickSixPreviews.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss the surprising team he thinks could earn a spot in the Playoff this fall.

Plus, a look at where he thinks the Buckeyes could finish, the biggest questions surrounding Notre Dame entering the massive season opener in Columbus, how much of a step back will Michigan take, and much more.

Ohio State's offense gets most of the headlines, but the Buckeyes' defense might be what determines the difference between whether it's a very good 2022 season or one for the ages.

With new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles now in charge, the sky is seemingly the limit, and with a talented group of second-year players in line to potentially play much bigger roles, Buckeye fans are dreaming big.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss five big questions for this year's defense, including just how much of a role second-year standouts like JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Denzel Burke, and others could play.

Plus, with a big positional shuffle, and several key players coming back from injury, what is the safety position going to look like this fall?

It's pretty much a given that almost no one really knows what constitutes a targeting penalty in college football. It's a well-intentioned rule that has had an outsized and controversial impact on some crucial games. So is there a way to fix it while still protecting players?

Bill Carollo, the Big Ten's Director of Officiating, weighed in on that and much more during Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Carollo is always entertaining and informative, and discussed the impact the national referee shortage is having at different levels of the sport, what the league is doing about "disconcerting signals" from the defense, and how he wants to wipe out the wave of teams faking injuries during crucial moments in games.

Ohio State football opens its fall camp on Thursday as the Buckeyes gear up for another run at the Big Ten Championship, College Football Playoff, and even a potential national championship.

This season's offense is shaping up to potentially be the best in program history, with Heisman candidate CJ Stroud on track to totally rewrite the record books with TreVeyon Henderson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and absolutely loaded position groups.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to preview five of the biggest storylines to watch on offense in fall camp.

- Who will back up Stroud at the quarterback position?
- How will they split up carries among the running backs?
- With an absolutely loaded wide receiver room, which young receivers are set to break out?
- And much more.

One of the most chaotic weekends in Ohio State recruiting memory ended with two new commitments, a decommitment, and more drama potentially on the way soon for the Buckeyes.

Alex Gleitman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to try to sort it all out.

- Ohio State now has its 2023 quarterback. So what are they getting in Brock Glenn?
- What made a cornerback from Georgia decide that he would be the first Buckeye commit for 2025?
- Cornerback Dijon Johnson decommitted from Ohio State's 2023 class. Can they possibly win him back?
- Both of the Buckeyes' 2023 tight end commits visited SEC programs in the last few days. Which one is a bigger threat to flip?
- Plus, a 2023 safety is set to announce his decision in two weeks. Are the Buckeyes the favorite to land Jayden Bonsu?