Episodes

  • Ross Fulton Analysis: Jim Knowles Changing Things Up On Ohio State Defense

    Ross Fulton Analysis: Jim Knowles Changing Things Up On Ohio State Defense
    Nov 14 2024
    Since the Buckeyes suffered a one-point loss on the road at No. 1 Oregon, Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has been changing things up, mixing in new pressure packages, and new coverages in the secondary to keep opponents off-balance.

    That continued on Saturday against Purdue, as Knowles introduced three-man fronts, including the long-discussed Jack position, as well as some new and creative blitz packages and coverage schemes.

    In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what was new, and what to expect this weekend against Northwestern in Wrigley Field.
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    17 mins
  • Ross Fulton Analysis: How Chip Kelly Continues To Grow The Ohio State Run Game

    Ross Fulton Analysis: How Chip Kelly Continues To Grow The Ohio State Run Game
    Nov 13 2024
    The Ohio State offense put together a solid performance against Purdue, scoring 45 points in a comfortable win. But what was there to learn from the ways Chip Kelly and the Buckeyes continued to develop their scheme?

    Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down six plays from the win over the Boilermakers.
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    22 mins
  • Has A Weekend Of Upsets Given Ohio State An Easier Playoff Path?

    Has A Weekend Of Upsets Given Ohio State An Easier Playoff Path?
    Nov 11 2024
    Week two of the College Football Playoff rankings will come out Tuesday night, but after a weekend filled with major upsets, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com are taking a look ahead at what it could all mean for the projected field of 12 teams for this year's playoff.
    • Will Georgia fall out of the field entirely after getting stomped by Ole Miss?
    • Could Alabama really play a road game at Indiana?
    • Is the No. 1 or No. 5 seed a better path to the title?
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    15 mins
  • Inside The Blocked Punt That Kickstarted Ohio State's Win Over Purdue

    Inside The Blocked Punt That Kickstarted Ohio State's Win Over Purdue
    Nov 10 2024
    It feels like it has been a while since the Ohio State special teams unit made a really impactful play, but they did just that on Saturday, blocking a punt to set up the Buckeyes' first touchdown in a 45-0 win over Purdue.

    After the game, Ryan Day talked about what they saw on film, what they changed, and how important that play was in getting things moving at the start of the game.

    In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ryan Day about that, as well as freshman DT Eddrick Houston's first career start, and another record-breaking day from freshman WR phenom Jeremiah Smith.
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    14 mins
  • 5 Things We Learned From Ohio State's 45-0 Win Over Purdue

    5 Things We Learned From Ohio State's 45-0 Win Over Purdue
    Nov 10 2024
    The Ohio State Buckeyes are now just three wins away from a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a potential rematch with No. 1 Oregon.

    Ryan Day's team handled its business on Saturday, knocking off lowly Purdue, 45-0 in front of more than 103,000 fans inside Ohio Stadium.


    Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss their biggest takeaways from the game on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast.
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    18 mins
  • Which Young Buckeyes Will Stand Out Against Purdue?

    Which Young Buckeyes Will Stand Out Against Purdue?
    Nov 8 2024
    The 7-1 Ohio State Buckeyes enter Saturday's game against 1-7 Purdue without a lot of questions. Ryan Day's team just picked up a big win on the road at Penn State, and is favored by more than five touchdowns against the Boilermakers.

    But if the Buckeyes can get out to a comfortable lead, it could be a great opportunity to give some younger and less-experience players a chance to get some crucial in-game experience.

    Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com just wrote his signature Tale of the Tape column on the game. He joins host Tom Orr to break down the matchup, and discuss a couple of young Buckeyes who could get a chance to shine.
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    16 mins
  • Ross Fulton Analysis: How Jim Knowles' Ohio State Defense Shut Down Penn State

    Ross Fulton Analysis: How Jim Knowles' Ohio State Defense Shut Down Penn State
    Nov 7 2024
    After weeks of complaints from Ohio State fans, Jim Knowles' defense came out and dominated long stretches of the Buckeyes' win over Penn State, holding the Nittany Lions' offense without a touchdown, thanks in part to a key goalline stand.

    Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com says one of the key tweaks that Knowles has made is going back to some of the concepts that worked well for him at Oklahoma State.

    In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross breaks down seven plays that illustrate what Knowles and the Silver Bullets did to win the game in Happy Valley.
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    23 mins
  • Ross Fulton Analysis: How The Buckeyes' Offense Got Back On Track At Penn State

    Ross Fulton Analysis: How The Buckeyes' Offense Got Back On Track At Penn State
    Nov 6 2024
    The Ohio State struggled to put up yards and points against Nebraska at home, but bounced back with a solid performance on the road at Penn State. So how did Ryan Day and Chip Kelly get things back on track, and how did the new-look offensive line perform?

    Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game, including the pick-six that opened the day, what worked and what didn't along the offensive line, and how the Buckeyes sealed the deal with a punishing ground attack on the last drive.
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    26 mins