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How Does Quinn Ewers Compare To Trevor Lawrence And Justin Fields?

April 30, 2021 01:15 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Ohio State is in the middle of an incredible run of quarterback talent. From Dwayne Haskins and Justin Fields to CJ Stroud, Jack Miller, and Kyle McCord, and now Quinn Ewers. Ewers is the top-ranked player in the class of 2022 regardless of position and is next in the line of incredible talent assembled by Ryan Day. Greg Powers is a Senior Recruiting Analyst for Dave Campbell's Texas Football, and the president of Next Level Athlete. He has scouted Ewers in person for several years and ju...

Meet NevadaBuck's Wisemen, Debating College Football Playoff Expansion

April 29, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

If you're an Ohio State fan who has spent any meaningful amount of time on Buckeye message boards, you've undoubtedly heard of NevadaBuck and his wise men. They've worked together to break some of the biggest stories of the last 30 years, and are still producing incredible insights into the OSU program today. But who are these mysterious insiders? Nevada joins host Tom Orr to share the history of his Wiseman before Thursday's Four Wisemen takeover on the Ask The Insiders board at Buckeye Sc...

Who Will Be The Next Buckeye Commit From Florida?

April 28, 2021 01:15 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

The state of Florida has been a crucial recruiting ground for Ohio State over the years. Recently, star players like Shaun Wade, Damon Arnette, and Joey and Nick Bosa have headed to Columbus and been a big part of championship teams. So who is the next star from the Sunshine State who will head north to play for the Buckeyes? Dominique Smith is Buckeye Scoop's man on the ground in Florida. He joins host Tom Orr to run through several names for OSU fans to know, including some 5-star talente...

How Will Ohio State Fill Its Big Hole At Linebacker?

April 27, 2021 01:15 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Ohio State hasn't lost many recruits over the past few years, but the decommitment of Dasan McCullough is unquestionably a big blow to the Buckeyes. How will OSU replace the talented linebacker in their 2022 class? Buckeye Scoop's Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more. Why it might not be as simple as sliding top-100 linebacker Shawn Murphy into the class instead, and a look ahead at one of the most-anticipated days in Buckeye Scoop's history later this week.

How TreVeyon Henderson Made A Big Impression At Ohio State This Spring

April 26, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The Ohio State running back room is pretty crowded with talented players, but true freshman TreVeyon Henderson still made a big impression on the Buckeyes' coaching staff this spring. Can the five-star prospect turn that early momentum into a starting role this fall? Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more. When does Ryan Day want to have a starting quarterback named? How much will the skill set of that starting QB impact what they do on offen...

How Will The Ohio State Defense Be Different In 2021?

April 23, 2021 01:15 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Ohio State's offense was good enough to win the national championship in 2020. The defense... not so much. So what's going to change for the Buckeyes in 2021 to get their title hopes back on track? Buckeye Scoop's Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to break down his takeaways from the spring game, and what he thinks it will mean for the Ohio State defense this fall. What change did the 2020 defense make that this year's team might reverse? How can a simple switch of two players ...

How The Ohio State Defense Will Be Different In 2021?

April 23, 2021 01:15 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Ohio State's offense was good enough to win the national championship in 2020. The defense... not so much. So what's going to change for the Buckeyes in 2021 to get their title hopes back on track? Buckeye Scoop's Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to break down his takeaways from the spring game, and what he thinks it will mean for the Ohio State defense this fall. What change did the 2020 defense make that this year's team might reverse? How can a simple switch of two players ...

Ohio State Basketball Reloads For Another Championship Run

April 22, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

The 2019-2020 men's basketball season ended with a thud for Chris Holtmann's Ohio State program, but the Buckeyes have been busy rebuilding their roster and are now set to make another run at a title next fall. Two in-conference transfers will fill much-needed holes, and the return of big man Kyle Young answers another huge question. Buckeye Scoop's Mick Walker joins host Tom Orr to run through the players who have come and gone since the team's surprising loss to Oral Roberts, and what re...

8 Buckeyes To Watch Who You Didn't See In The Spring Game

April 21, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

The 2021 Ohio State spring game gave Buckeye fans their first look at this year's team. But several players who could play crucial roles this fall weren't out on the field. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to look at some of those players, and what fans can expect from them when the season kicks off in September.

What Did We Learn About The Ohio State Defense This Spring?

April 20, 2021 01:42 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Since Ryan Day arrived in Columbus before the 2017 season, the Buckeyes have never had a major issue scoring points on offense. The only thing standing between them and championship seasons has been an inconsistent defense. The 2020 team struggled to stop opposing passing attacks, and enters the 2021 season still looking for answers at a number of positions around the field. So what did we learn about the Buckeye linebackers and defensive backfield this spring? Buckeye Scoop's Bill Greene...

Which Ohio State Freshman Will Be A Star This Fall?

April 19, 2021 01:39 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

The 2021 Ohio State Spring Game gave Buckeye fans a lot to be excited about. Kyle McCord, a 5-star freshman was one of three quarterbacks who turned in impressive performances. TreVeyon Henderson, a 5-star running back showed flashes that he might be ready to make a major impact immediately. A pair of freshman receivers, Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison, Jr. both began living up to their considerable hype with big afternoons. And 5-star defensive end Jack Sawyer recorded three sacks, ...

7 Things We Can't Wait To See At The Ohio State Spring Game

April 16, 2021 02:38 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes will welcome fans back to Ohio Stadium on Saturday for the annual spring game. The spring game is always a popular event, and this year's game is loaded with fascinating storylines and position battles to watch. The Buckeye Scoop staff joins host Tom Orr to share which players, position groups, or storylines they're most excited to see on Saturday in the Horseshoe.

What To Watch For In The Ohio State Spring Game

April 15, 2021 01:15 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

The Ohio State spring game is set for Saturday inside Ohio Stadium. It will be the first time many fans get to watch the Buckeyes in person in more than a year. But of course you can't read too much into what you see during one controlled scrimmage in April. So what should you be watching for on Saturday to actually learn something about this year's Buckeye team? Buckeye Scoop's Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he'll be watching for on Saturday. What tweak fr...

What Is The Ohio State Spring Game Really Like For Players?

April 14, 2021 01:20 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

The Ohio State spring game is a real milestone on the football calendar for Buckeye fans; the only chance most of them get to go inside Ohio Stadium in the nine months between the end of one regular season and the start of the next. But what is the game like for players? Is it something they look forward to? Who does it matter most for? And which players are going to be the most interesting to watch this weekend? Former Ohio State captain and All-American Kirk Barton joins host Tom Orr to ...

Ohio State Practice Insider: 7 Things We Learned About The Buckeyes

April 13, 2021 02:16 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes have just two practices left before Saturday's spring game inside Ohio Stadium. Monday, Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr got a chance to watch Ryan Day's team practice, and came away with seven observations about this year's team. They run through what they saw, what they learned, and what it might all mean for this fall, including a surprising potential starter on the offensive line, a new receiver running with the first-team, a pair of freshmen phenoms al...

Two Potential 5-Stars To Watch For Ohio State In 2023

April 12, 2021 01:20 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

The Under Armour Ohio Camp brought some of the region's top football prospects to Columbus this weekend, and Buckeye Scoop's Marc Givler was there to see all of the action. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss some Ohio State commits, as well as some of the Buckeyes' top targets who he saw. Two of them are a pair of potential 5-star players from inside the state who the Buckeyes would love to add to their 2023 class. An update on Sonny Styles and Brennan Vernon, and where things stand between...

Updates On 4 Positions To Watch For Ohio State Football

April 09, 2021 01:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Ohio State football spring game is just over a week away, and there are still a number of positions up for grabs around the field. Buckeye Scoop's Alex Gleitman has been checking with his sources inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and joins host Tom Orr to share what he's learned about some of the most interesting positional battles. Which young quarterback looked best during a recent scrimmage, and which one may have picked up a lot of ground this week? Which of the young runnin...

Is Ohio State Basketball About To Add A 5-Star Center?

April 08, 2021 01:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

The 2020-21 men's basketball season didn't end the way Chris Holtmann wanted, but the Buckeyes are already being discussed as one of the top programs in the nation for next year. And they could add a 5-star center in the next week that would fill one of their biggest needs as a program. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Mick Walker joins host Tom Orr to discuss where things stand right now in the recruitment of Efton Reid. Plus, the transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh awa...

An Insider Look At How Ohio State Will Figure Out Its Offensive Line

April 07, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

The 2021 Ohio State football team might have the most-talented offensive line in school history. With a trio of five-star prospects in the mix to start, plus another player ranked as the top center in the nation in his recruiting class, and a four-year starter at left tackle, the sky is the limit for this year's O-line. But how will they line up, and how difficult could it be for guys who are switching positions or changing which side of the line they're playing on? Kirk Barton was an all-...

Which Young Quarterback Is Making A Push For The Ohio State Job?

April 05, 2021 01:17 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

The battle for the starting quarterback job for the 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes is one of the most closely-watched in the nation. Three highly-touted young players, CJ Stroud, Jack Miller, and Kyle McCord, are all fighting for that job this spring. And while Stroud entered spring practice perceived as the favorite to win it, another player has made a serious push to win the job instead. BuckeyeScoop.com's ultimate insider, NevadaBuck, joins host Tom Orr to share what he has learned about all...

Is The Supreme Court About To Deal A Big Blow To The NCAA?

April 02, 2021 01:25 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court heard a case centering around college sports for the first time in four decades. The last time it happened, it completely changed the business of college football broadcasting. This time, the issue at hand involves college athletes and money. Sports law expert Dan Lust joins host Tom Orr to explain what's at stake in the Alston case, and what it will - and won't - mean for the future of college athletics. Plus, with Name, Image, and Lik...

The Secrets To Understanding College Football Recruiting

April 01, 2021 01:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Recruiting can be a complicated, confusing, and crazy process, but it's also the lifeblood of a college football program. So how can you filter through all the fake info, smokescreens, and deception to figure out what's really going to happen? Buckeye Scoop's Bill Greene has been covering recruiting for a quarter-century and has learned a lot of lessons along the way. He just updated his 31 Recruiting Rules and joins host Tom Orr to share some of his secrets. Why early information is cru...

Inside Ohio State Pro Day: Justin Fields' Impressive Performance

March 31, 2021 01:25 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Ohio State held its 2021 Pro Day on Tuesday, allowing players like Justin Fields, Pete Werner, Wyatt Davis, Josh Myers, and Tommy Togiai to try to move up on the draft boards of NFL teams. What actually happens on Pro Day? Which Buckeyes may have done the most to improve their draft stock? Marcus Hartman of the Dayton Daily News joins host Tom Orr to answer those questions and more. How much of what you read and hear this time of year from people who cover the draft is legitimate and how...

5 Things We've Learned About The Ohio State Offense This Spring

March 30, 2021 01:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Spring football is now a third of the way done, and some trends and stories are starting to emerge about the 2021 Buckeyes. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to run through some of the things they've learned about the OSU offense already this spring. - Where does the three-man race for the starting quarterback job stand right now? - Which running back just tested as the fastest player on the entire team? - What does a very deep wide receiver mean for the rotatio...

Who Will Be At Ohio State's First Big Recruiting Weekend Of 2021?

March 29, 2021 01:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

The NCAA-mandated dead period for recruiting has now lasted for more than a year, but it's starting to look like it could end soon. And when it does, the Buckeyes likely won't wait long to start bringing some of the nation's top players to Columbus for visits. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to discuss when the Dead Period could finally come to an end, and what's likely to happen as soon as it does. Which of the Buckeyes' 2022 commits are expected to be...

Scouting Future Buckeye Football Stars, Changes Coming To Ohio State Wrestling?

March 26, 2021 01:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Buckeye Scoop's Mick Walker has been on the road watching Ohio State commits and recruits both on the field and at camps. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss players like 2022 tight end commit Benji Gosnell. Plus, which Ohio standouts in the classes of 2022 and 2023 could potentially earn an offer from the Buckeyes? Finally, there could be some big changes coming to the Ohio State wrestling program. Mick discusses what it could mean for one of the Buckeyes' most consistent national champions...

NevadaBuck's Inside Scoop On The Ohio State Spring Game, Spring Football Practices

March 25, 2021 01:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

The Big Ten just announced that Ohio State and the rest of the league's schools will be able to start bringing fans in to watch sporting events soon. That will include spring football games. So how many fans will actually get to attend? And what will games inside the Horseshoe look like this fall? Buckeye Scoop's ultimate insider, NevadaBuck joins host Tom Orr to answer those questions and more. He also shares some of the most interesting nuggets he's learned from the first week of OSU's ...

Can Treveyon Henderson Win The Ohio State Running Back Job?

March 24, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

The race for the starting running back job at Ohio State is as wide open as any in recent memory. Six talented backs are all trying to win the starting job to replace record-breaking one-year standout Trey Sermon. So who will end up at the top of the depth chart this fall? Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to break down what each of the players brings to the team. Can Master Teague hold on to the top spot on the depth chart? Is Marcus Crowley finally healthy again? Can Stee...

The Most Interesting Ohio State Spring Football Stories To Watch

March 23, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ohio State just completed its second spring football practice of 2021, and there are a ton of fascinating story lines playing out right now at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Buckeye Scoop's Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to run through the positional battles and schematic decisions he's watching for between now and the spring game. The three-man race for the starting quarterback job will get a lot of the attention from Buckeye fans, but the race to earn time in a loaded wide receiver uni...

Who Are The Best 2022 Recruits In Ohio? Can Buckeyes Pull Talented OL Out Of Georgia?

March 22, 2021 01:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Buckeye Scoop's updated list of the top 2022 football players in the state of Ohio is out and there's a new name at the top of the list. Recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to explain who it is, and why he has moved up to become the clear-cut No. 1 player in the state. Plus, scouting Aamil Wagner, who just earned an Ohio State offer. How good can he be at the college level, and what does he have to do to get there? Finally, a look at an offensive lineman from the state of Ge...

Danny Vanatsky On Life As An Ohio State Football Quarterback

March 19, 2021 01:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Danny Vanatsky just finished a three-year career as a walk-on quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He earned three Big Ten championship rings, two pairs of Gold Pants, and was part of two College Football Playoff teams. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what life is like as a walk-on at a college football powerhouse. What is it like running the scout team against one of the toughest defenses in the nation? What was the most exciting moment of his career? And what it is like inside a qu...

For Which Players Does Spring Football Matter The Most?

March 18, 2021 01:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Ohio State is set to kick off its spring football practices this Friday. It's a crucial time for the program as they try to sort out a three-man race for the starting quarterback job, bring in top new running back talent, balance an incredibly deep wide receiver room, shuffle players along what should be a strong offensive line, and replace star players on all three levels of the defense. Former Ohio State captain and all-American Kirk Barton joins host Tom Orr to explain why spring ball is...

Recruiting Insider: Scouting Top Football Talent In Florida

March 17, 2021 01:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

BuckeyeScoop.com now has a man on the ground in the Sunshine State. Dominque Smith is the newest recruiting analyst on the site, based out of Florida. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss what recruiting is really like in one of the most competitive regions in the country. Which in-state schools control which parts of Florida? Are Miami, FSU, and Florida on their way back to greatness, and can the Buckeyes continue to take advantage of things to pull top talent out when the in-state programs ...

How To Pick NCAA Tournament Upsets, Why Ohio State Could Make A Deep Run

March 16, 2021 01:15 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

The NCAA Tournament is beloved because it's so unpredictable. But there's a method to the March Madness if you know where to look. Bill Bender of the Sporting News identified a trend - something the more than half of all the teams that pull off the biggest upsets have in common. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and more. Why the Ohio Bobcats could give Virginia another early exit, why he thinks Ohio State is poised for a deep run, and the Big Ten could finally snap a two-decade champ...

Big Ten Tournament Insanity, Ohio State To Face Oral Roberts In NCAA Tournament

March 15, 2021 01:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

The Ohio State men's basketball team fell just short of the Big Ten Tournament championship after a crazy four-day run filled with dramatic comebacks, close finishes, and overtime classics. Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman was in Indianapolis for all the excitement and joins host Tom Orr to recap it all. What did he learn about the team during that late-game insanity? What's the latest on forward Kyle Young? Plus, the Buckeyes are now a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and set to face Oral Rober...

Ohio State Survives Familiar Issues In Big Ten Tournament Win

March 12, 2021 01:27 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

It wasn't pretty, and it probably triggered a few flashbacks for anxious Buckeye fans, but Ohio State survived a scare from Minnesota to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman is in Indianapolis to cover the tournament and joins host Tom Orr to recap the game and preview Friday's matchup with Purdue. They run through the good news and bad from Thursday's game, and discuss whether the issues that came up against the Gophers will continue to be ...

How Ohio State Football Built A Recruiting Pipeline In Arizona

March 11, 2021 02:35 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MB

Until Ryan Day took over the Ohio State program, the Buckeyes hadn't signed a recruit from the state of Arizona since the 1990s. But in recent years, the Grand Canyon State has turned into a pipeline of talent for OSU. Nick Bitar just wrote about the Buckeyes' sudden influx of talent from Arizona and joins host Tom Orr to discuss how it happened, and how long it can last. Players like Lathan Ransom, Jack Miller, and Denzel Burke are already in Columbus starting to make a name for themselve...

What Are Big Ten Presidents Trying To Hide?

March 10, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

The Washington Post recently uncovered emails from Big Ten presidents and chancellors last summer that showed that they were trying to find ways to get around open records laws. They sent emails openly discussing how they would evade their obligations to turn over documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) which were then, somewhat amusingly, turned over during a FOIA request. This all centered around the decision-making process last summer when Big Ten schools were figuring out ...

The Future Of Ohio State Quarterback Recruiting

March 09, 2021 02:50 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Since taking over as Ohio State's head coach, Ryan Day has landed a quarterback ranked as a 5-star prospect in either recruiting or the Transfer Portal in every class. That's on track to continue in 2022 with Quinn Ewers, who ranks as the top overall player in his class. But once the NCAA opens visits back up, how crazy will things get at the quarterback position across the nation? And how could that impact Ewers' commitment? None of the top quarterbacks for 2023 are committed yet. How qui...

How Can Ohio State Basketball Turn Things Around In The Tournament?

March 08, 2021 02:20 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

The Ohio State men's basketball team is still projected as a No. 2 seed for the NCAA Tournament, but the Buckeyes aren't exactly going into the postseason on a hot streak. After dropping a close game against Illinois over the weekend, Chris Holtmann's team is on a four-game losing streak. So how can the program turn things around? Buckeye Scoop's Matt Goldman joins host Tom Orr to discuss what's not working right now for the OSU hoops team, and how much of that is fixable before the start o...

How Many Big Ten Programs Are Really College Football Blue Bloods?

March 05, 2021 02:35 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Only a tiny number of programs can claim to be true college football royalty. But what makes a team one of the sport's real Blue Bloods, and which supposedly big-time Big Ten teams are really just pretenders? Brett Ciancia of PickSixPreviews.com has run an annual poll of more than 100,000 college football fans to find out which programs have truly stood the test of time to be the best of the best. He joins host Tom Orr to discuss which of the Big Ten's four historical powers are in the disc...

Which Young Players Are Impressing In Ohio State Football Winter Workouts?

March 04, 2021 02:09 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Ohio State will kick off its spring football practices two weeks from tomorrow. Right now, they're wrapping up their winter workouts, and some very intriguing reports are coming out of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center about some young players who are already impressing the insiders. BuckeyeScoop.com's Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to share what he has heard from inside the walls of the WHAC. Which of the young quarterbacks has the strongest arm? Which young running back could quickly win ...

Are Big Changes On The Way For Ohio State's Defense?

March 03, 2021 02:05 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Is the conventional wisdom wrong about Ohio State's defensive issues against Alabama? At least one Power-5 conference defensive coordinator thinks so. Buckeye Scoop's Bill Greene shares what he learned from that candid conversation, as well as what it could mean for the Buckeyes' defense this fall. Plus, an update on the top overall player in the class of 2021, JT Tuimoloau, and when he may finally decide whether he wants to be a Buckeye or play his college football somewhere else. And M...

The Biggest What-Ifs Of Ohio State Football, 1990-2021

March 02, 2021 02:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Ohio State has consistently fielded one of the strongest programs in college football for most of modern history. But the Buckeyes have also had a number of tantalizing and talented players who never turned into stars in Columbus for a number of reasons. This was a popular topic on the Ask The Insiders board at BuckeyeScoop.com on Monday (https://buckeyescoop.com/community/threads/brian-snead-3-carries-186-yards-3-tds-for-austin-peay-who-is-your-all-time-what-if-buckeye.3788/). Former Oh...

Buckeyes Land Commitment From Standout WR Kyion Grayes

March 01, 2021 02:15 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class just added another impressive piece with the commitment of 4-star WR Kyion Grayes on Sunday. Buckeye Scoop's Mick Walker met with Grayes during his visit to Columbus this weekend, and joins host Tom Orr to discuss why he decided OSU was the place for him, and what he'll bring to the program. Plus, the Ohio State men's basketball team suffered its third straight loss, this time a dispiriting home defeat against Iowa. Is it time to panic? Or do the Buckeyes ...

5 Bold Predictions For The 2021 College Football Season

February 26, 2021 02:45 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

With spring football starting across the nation, it's a perfect time to take a way-too-early look at some crazy things that could happen across the nation during this fall's college football season. Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to run through some bold predictions for the 2021 season. Just how bad could things get in Ann Arbor for Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines? Is Penn State about to get off to another slow start? Is this the year Oklahoma finally breaks throu...

An Insider Look At When And Where The Big Ten Could Expand Again

February 25, 2021 02:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Big Ten conference last expanded in 2014 when they added Rutgers and Maryland to bring the league to 14 members. Now, with the league's TV deal set to expire soon, the conference subcommittee on expansion just met to discuss when and where they might add new members. Buckeye Scoop's ultimate insider NevadaBuck got the inside scoop on what happened during that meeting, and joins host Tom Orr to talk about it all. What are the four teams being discussed as logical fits for the league - in...

Big Updates On Ohio State And 5-Star Cornerback Recruits

February 24, 2021 03:10 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Cornerback is one of the most crucial positions for Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class, and a pair of 5-star prospects there have made major announcements recently that have a direct impact on the Buckeyes. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to examine what it could all mean for Ohio State's pursuit of 5-star corners Will Johnson and Denver Harris. Plus, where do things stand right now between Ryan Day's program and the nation's top overall prospect, JT Tuimolo...

Scouting Ohio State's Possible Next Commitment

February 23, 2021 02:30 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

One of Ohio State's top targets for 2022 is scheduled to visit Columbus this weekend, in what could be one of the last steps before Kyion Grayes makes his college decision. Andrew Morgan just spent the last weekend scouting Grayes and several other Buckeye recruits this past weekend at the Battle 7v7 tournament in Glendale, Ariz. He joins host Tom Orr to recap what he saw, and what he learned from talking with Grayes and other top Buckeye targets. Where would top-100 safety Xavier Nwankpa f...

What We Learned From An Ohio State vs. Michigan Classic

February 22, 2021 02:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

For the first time in the history of either program, Ohio State and Michigan played a men's basketball game when both teams were ranked in the top-5 in the nation. Sunday, that matchup lived up to every bit of its considerable advance billing. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to examine what they learned from the 92-87 Wolverine win. There were good and bad takeaways for Chris Holtmann's squad, which went toe-to-toe with a team considered a strong contender for t...

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