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In this special bonus presentation of the Time And Change Will Surely Show, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti discuss the past, present, and future of Ohio State freshman phenoms.

Tony and Juck rank the Top 10 true freshman seasons ever by a Buckeye, led by Jeremiah Smith's incredible 2024 campaign. Along the way, they debate Andy Katzenmoyer, Maurice Clarett, Orlando Pace, Ted Ginn Jr., the Bosa brothers, J.K. Dobbins and more before turning their attention to the current Buckeyes.

Which members of Ohio State's 2026 freshman class could make a championship-level impact? Could Chris Henry Jr., Legend Bey, Brock Boyd, Jay Timmons or Khari Wilder become the next freshman stars? Finally, the guys look ahead to the 2027 recruiting class and discuss the long-term outlook for one of Ohio State's most talented groups in recent memory, including the pursuit of David Gabriel-Georges.

Who would make your Top 10 list?

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This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's of 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.

In today's episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork about some big changes coming to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

The program is rolling out a $125 million renovation project that will totally remake the program's offices and practice facility. You'll hear from Bjork about what's about to change, when the project will launch, and what the team will do while its facility is being rebuilt.

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.

There has been a lot of speculation about the future direction of college sports, and whether the top teams in the nation could ultimately break off from the traditional conference structure to form a Super League. Ohio State would unquestionably be included in any plans along those lines, but is that something the Buckeyes want to see happen?

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answer to that question directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, would the reported plans to pool media rights across conferences cost the Buckeyes money? And could OSU get backed into a corner and be forced to do something it doesn't really want to?

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.

The House Settlement completely changed the game in college sports last year, allowing schools to distribute revenue-sharing dollars to student-athletes for the first time ever. It's up to each school how it wants to split those dollars between different sports. So how much money is available to Ohio State athletes, which sports do the Buckeyes split the money between, and how have things changed from last year to this? 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answers to those questions and much more directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. He was also asked whether the men's basketball team gets enough resources to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten, the future of the Schottenstein Center as the home of the Buckeye basketball programs, and more.

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.

The Ohio State Buckeyes started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU. 

In this special breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Harrison's commitment and what it means for the future of the wide receiver room in Columbus. 

His commitment gives OSU at least one 5-star wide receiver in every recruiting class from 2023 to 2029, starting with Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Quincy Porter, Chris Henry, Jr., Jamier Brown, Jett Harrison, and Austin Miller. 

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.

A bill going through Congress right now promises to address a number of issues currently facing college athletics, but would it be good for Ohio State if it actually passes?

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on that proposed legislation, what it could mean for the Buckeyes, and the impact it could have if it isn't in Ohio State's best interest.

And thanks to our friends at 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 2027 defensive line recruiting class was already one of the strongest in recent history, and then Larry Johnson added a commitment on Monday from 5-star edge Marcus Fakatou. Now, with the nation's top overall player, 5-star David Jacobs, already committed, along with 4-stars Wyatt Smith and Prince Goldsby (considered an edge by many ranking sources), where does this rank among the greatest defensive line classes in Ohio State history?

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and where this year's class stacks up against some of the best hauls of the past including 2021 (JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Mike Hall), and 2016 (Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper, Malik Barrow), and more.

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.

• The college football magazines are starting to come out, including this week's release of Phil Steele's popular edition. Steele has Ohio State ranked No. 3 in the nation, which puts them on track to have a difficult path through the College Football Playoff. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what a hypothetical road to the national championship could look like for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of Ryan Day's Buckeyes. 

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 men's basketball program has unquestionably taken a step forward over the span of the last year, and seems poised to do that again in the upcoming season.

But in the wake of Michigan's national championship, many Buckeye basketball fans found themselves wondering if OSU invested enough in its program to field a team that could compete with the top of the Big Ten.

In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned about that from a conversation with OSU athletic director Ross Bjork. 

Plus, what is the future of the Schottenstein Center? Will Ohio State basketball continue to call it home? Or could the program be on the move?

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.

This is a special bonus presentation of The Time And Change Will Surely Show, one of the new podcasts from the Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network. 

Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football. 

1:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered
1:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies
2:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era
3:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good
5:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories
6:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments
7:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank
9:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses
10:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings
11:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith
13:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"
15:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans
17:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era
18:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses
19:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster
21:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s
22:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses
23:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever
26:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?
28:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma
31:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?
35:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?
36:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics
39:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting
41:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone
43:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting
46:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments
48:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications
50:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?
52:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy
54:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well
56:49 – Is player development more important than ever?
57:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means
58:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage