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What the heck has happened to the Ohio State defense over the past two games? Buckeye fans have a lot of questions, and BuckeyeInsiders.com Scheme Insider Ross Fulton is here to answer them.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross discusses:Whether Matt Patricia has been overly conservative with his pass rush, allowing opposing quarterbacks too much time in the pocketWhat the heck they're doing with Kenyatta Jackson, and whether he's being dropped into pass coverage too oftenHow Patricia's scheme differs from other top defenses like Georgia and Notre DameWhy other teams seem to be able to consistently exploit the middle of the field for easy completionsWhy it seems like they are having issues even getting lined up correctly at times, and why it seems like the defense might be structurally unsound.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The fallout from Ohio State’s disastrous loss to Oregon over the weekend has begun. According to multiple reports, special teams coordinator Robby Discher has been fired.Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports was the first to break the news.Discher was hired away from Illinois after the 2025 season to turn the Buckeyes’ special teams into a difference-maker. Instead, the unit cratered to its worst level in the history of modern analytics.In this breaking news episode, you'll get the details on what went wrong for the special teams this season, what may have been the final straw during Saturday's debacle against the Ducks, and what else could change soon within the Ohio State program.

The Ohio State Buckeyes made history on Saturday, and not in a good way. For the first time this century, OSU gave up 38 consecutive points in a game. The last time that happened was the lost season of 1999. This year's team includes a group of veterans brought in to provide stability and experience, and features a pair of coordinators who previously worked not only as NFL coordinators, but served as head coaches, too. So how can such an experienced group seem to be so unable to stop the bleeding when things start going against them?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear Ryan Day answering questions about that and more from immediately after the game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes jumped out to a 14-0 lead against the Oregon Ducks, and then gave up 38 unanswered points in a total collapse in all three phases of the game.So what went wrong for the Buckeyes' offense, defense, and special teams?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three takeaways from the debacle, including:The offense's continued failure to make use of Jeremiah SmithThe defense's baffling mix of lack of pressure and significant gaps in downfield coverageThe special teams' game-changing mistake against a fake puntToday's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 23 Oregon Ducks are getting set to square off in a game with very different stakes than expected before the season started. Instead of a matchup of national championship frontrunners, it's a battle between two teams just trying to stay alive in the race for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from BuckeyeInsiders.com preview the game from Ohio Stadium.The pregame show is presented by The Pennant: Ohio News Delivered To Your Inbox Every Weekday, all for free! Sign up today at ThePennantOH.com/insider

The Ohio State defense played fairly well on the whole against the USC Trojans, but a handful of big plays doomed them in a 30-18 loss. In this episode of Ohio State Scheme Insiders, we examine how some pre-snap alignment issues may have been to blame for two of the Trojans' biggest plays of the night, as well as what it was supposed to look like. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

An awful lot went wrong for the Ohio State Buckeyes during their 30-18 loss to USC last weekend in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now, with the Oregon Ducks headed to Columbus, how much can Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his team really get corrected before that game against Dan Lanning's squad on Saturday afternoon?In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Day about what they think the plan is for the offensive line, whether he has considered making any changes to his coaching staff, how much more true freshman QB Luke Fahey might be able to do in his second start, and more.

The Ohio State Buckeyes struggled in the red zone on offense, gave up three crucial explosive plays on defense, and committed three different penalties on special teams in a comprehensive collapse in a 30-18 loss to USC. Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had a fascinating press conference where he discussed what went wrong, and what the Buckeyes needed to do to right the ship moving forward. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Day discuss everything he has to say about the USC game, the effort on defense, and much more. 

Matt Patricia and the Ohio State defense had gone all season long without allowing a play of more than 40 yards, and then got gashed for pass plays of 70 yards and 69 yards in a loss to USC. So what went wrong?In this episode of Scheme Insiders from BuckeyeInsiders.com, Michael Pettit breaks down seven plays from the Ohio State defense against the Trojans that showcase what worked and what didn't in the loss inside the Coliseum.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Ohio State Buckeyes piled up more than 200 yards on the ground and 260 through the air on Saturday against USC, but got into the end zone just once. So what went wrong in the red zone?In this episode of Ohio State Scheme Insider, Ross Fulton of BuckeyeInsiders.com discusses that, plus takes a look at what went well in the ground game, and where OSU missed some crucial opportunities through the air.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.