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Gabe Powers, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2022 committed to Ohio State over the weekend.  Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to share his insights on what Powers will bring to Ryan Day’s program. Will he stay at linebacker, or grow into the next edge-rusher for Larry Johnson? Powers …

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The 2020 college football season is starting to take shape… sort of. Thursday, the SEC released the outline of its 2020 schedule, and there were reports that the Big Ten’s could be coming soon. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to examine what we learned on Thursday. For one thing, it’s …

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The ACC dropped a major bombshell on Wednesday, as it revealed that for the first time, Notre Dame will play as a member of a conference in 2020. Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins host Tom Orr to look at what that could mean in the chase for the College Football Playoff. Plus, Brett …

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Tuesday afternoon, Ohio State shared a significant update on just how different games could look inside the Horseshoe this fall. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to run through what we learned about the reduced-capacity season in Ohio Stadium. How is the school cutting down on season tickets, what could that …

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Ohio State’s 2021 recruiting class is on track to be the greatest in school history, and possibly the best ever in the modern era. But the Buckeyes still need to add top-line offensive tackle. Tristan Leigh is rated as a 5-star prospect, and has Ohio State high on his list. So how likely is he …

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All of FBS has been in a recruiting “dead period” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means that college coaches haven’t been able to evaluate any prospects in person, and haven’t been able to host them for on-campus visits, either. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to break down …

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The Ohio State Buckeyes take another big step toward the start of the 2020 college football season today with the start of walkthroughs. Former OSU captain and all-American Kirk Barton joins host Tom Orr to explain what this next step means, and why it’s a clear sign for optimism as the team begins ramping up …

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Chris Holtmann just landed a commitment from the highest-ranked prospect in his time at Ohio State. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Mick Walker joins host Tom Orr to break down what the commitment of 2021 shooting guard Malaki Branham will mean for the Buckeyes.  He’s the third top-100 prospect to join the class, as it’s starting …

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Quinn Ewers might be not only the top quarterback in the nation in the 2022 class, he very well may end up as the top-ranked player in the country regardless of position. So how likely is it that the Buckeyes can make him the centerpiece of their 2022 class? Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Alex Gleitman …

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Cornerback might be the position group with the most lingering questions as the Buckeyes enter fall camp. Shaun Wade moves outside, but who will join him. Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown are two decent guesses. And who will replace Wade in the slot? Will that change the Buckeyes’ ability to play the one-high look that …

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Ohio State’s already-incredible 2021 recruiting class just added another highly-ranked member.  Jordan Hancock, one of the best cornerback prospects in the nation, just committed to the Buckeyes, just days after decommitting from Clemson.  Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to look at what Hancock brings to Ohio State, and what his …

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The NCAA released new guidelines for its members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the return to action in sports including football.  Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to go through the recommendations, and what they could mean for the likelihood of a 2020 season. The overall trends aren’t …

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Most Ohio State fans have probably had an issue with how the College Football Playoff Committee has done its job at least once or twice during its six-year run.  The committee has a stated list of criteria for teams to meet, but which of those really matters, and which have proven to be less important …

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Some major news broke Tuesday night as highly-touted 2021 CB Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson.  He’s arguably the best pure corner in the class of 2021, and Buckeye Scoop recruiting analysts have been pointing to him as a potential flip candidate for Ohio State. Now, that’s one step closer to happening.  Alex Gleitman joins host …

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Optimism has been hard to find this week as college football programs start to work their way toward a fall 2020 season.  Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to review what he has learned about Ohio State’s plans to get players back to offseason workouts, and the potential schedule leading up …

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