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The transfer portal has completely changed college football, but transfers have been impacting Ohio State football for much longer than you might think. On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti look at the past, present, and future of Ohio State transfers. Tony unveils his ranking of the 10 most impactful transfers in Buckeye history, including Justin Fields, Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Davison Igbinosun, Julian Sayin and more. But who deserves the No. 1 spot? Is it Downs, or should the quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship get the nod? Then Tony and Juck turn their attention to Ohio State's newest group of transfers. Could James Smith become a star on the defensive line? Is Devin McCuin capable of becoming one of the Buckeyes' next great receivers? What should we expect from Earl Little, Christian Alliegro, Beau Atkinson and the rest of the newcomers? Finally, they look ahead to the next transfer cycle. If Julian Sayin heads to the NFL, will Ohio State have to find another starting quarterback in the portal? And with major decisions looming along the offensive line, could the Buckeyes once again be shopping for veteran help up front? 00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change 01:02 — Tony's Top 10 most impactful Ohio State transfers 02:34 — Josh Simmons, Seth McLaughlin and Jonah Jackson 03:34 — Where does Julian Sayin belong? 04:39 — Tony reveals his Top 5 05:44 — Caleb Downs vs. Will Howard for No. 1 07:57 — Why Will Howard has an argument for the top spot 09:52 — Where does Justin Fields rank? 10:14 — Fields and the history of Ohio State transfers 12:15 — What would Sayin need to do to reach No. 1? 14:35 — Which 2026 transfers could eventually crack the Top 10? 15:15 — Why James Smith could become a star 17:49 — Does Ohio State need a star at defensive tackle? 20:28 — Earl Little's changing role in the Buckeye defense 22:48 — Is Devin McCuin a potential first-round talent? 26:01 — Qua Russaw's specialized role as a pass rusher 28:11 — What should Ohio State expect from Christian Alliegro? 29:32 — Could Devin McCuin become OSU's best transfer WR ever? 30:18 — Don't forget about Beau Atkinson 33:27 — Looking ahead: Will Ohio State need a transfer QB in 2027? 36:00 — The timing problem with Sayin's NFL decision 37:44 — Ryan Day's complicated history recruiting quarterbacks 39:05 — How the Tavien St. Clair conversation has changed 40:42 — Why OSU may need a proven starting quarterback 42:47 — The changing reality of quarterback development 44:00 — Could Ohio State need transfer offensive linemen next year? 45:33 — Would three new starters on the interior be too much? 47:07 — Final thoughts and the all-time transfer debate Who is the most impactful transfer in Ohio State history? Caleb Downs? Will Howard? Justin Fields? Someone else entirely? Drop your Top 5 in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting discussion, analysis, and insider conversation, check out BuckeyeInsiders.com. The Time and Change Will Surely Show Hosted by Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti

WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely Show Ohio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State’s wide receiver room. The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10. Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early? Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio. From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season? Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes. 00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change 01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs 02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20? 03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver? 04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson 06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers 08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba 08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson 10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith 12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr. 14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early 16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup 17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition 19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell 19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith 20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka 20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel 21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio 22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? 24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers? 26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations 28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low? 30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers 32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become? 33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records? 35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin? 38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production 41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth 42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class 43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul? 47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead 49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class 50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know 53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR tradition Who are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful. 🔔 Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for more Ohio State football coverage 🏈 Join the conversation at BuckeyeInsiders.com

Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a deep dive into the greatest rivalry in college football. The guys share their personal memories of growing up with Ohio State vs. Michigan, rank the biggest Wolverine Killers and Buckeye Killers, discuss Bryce Underwood and Michigan's 2026 outlook, and examine whether the Wolverines are positioned for long-term success under Kyle Whittingham. 0:00 – Welcome to The Time and Change Will Surely Show 0:45 – Growing up with The Game: Tony and Juck's rivalry memories 4:28 – Juck explains his "Wolverine Killer" ranking formula 5:20 – No. 5: Texas' best 6:47 – Tony begins his "Buckeye Killers" list 8:36 – No. 4: Missouri's best 10:27 – Tony's No. 4: The running wounded 12:25 – No. 3: Spin and win 14:38 – Tony's No. 3: Died trying 16:56 – No. 2: Joseph Thomas 19:31 – Tony's No. 2: Timmay 20:45 – No. 1: There can be only one 23:55 – Tony's No. 1: Ditto 26:43 – Honorable mentions from both lists 29:01 – Present day: Michigan's 2026 outlook 30:11 – Bryce Underwood's development and Kyle Whittingham's comments 33:39 – Can Michigan's running backs carry the offense? 36:36 – Breaking down Michigan's receivers and offensive line 38:14 – Evaluating Michigan's defensive front 40:34 – Concerns about the Wolverines' secondary and linebackers 43:52 – Michigan's schedule and biggest swing games 44:45 – Looking ahead: Recruiting under Kyle Whittingham 51:17 – Is Michigan's recruiting momentum slowing? 55:22 – The long-term future of the Wolverines 57:02 – Final thoughts and predictions If you enjoy the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your own lists: Who are your Top 5 Wolverine Killers? Who are your Top 5 Buckeye Killers? How do you see Michigan's future under Kyle Whittingham? ⭐ The best way to support everything we do is by becoming a member at BuckeyeInsiders.com for premium Ohio State coverage, analysis, recruiting, and community discussion.

Who had the greatest true freshman season in Ohio State football history? Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti 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 GabrielGeorges. Who would make your Top 10 list? Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting, history, and analysis. 0:00 Welcome to The Time and Change Will Surely Show 0:49 The show's format: Past, Present and Future 1:17 Ranking the greatest true freshman seasons in Ohio State history 1:48 Jeremiah Smith claims the No. 1 spot 2:36 When did everyone realize Jeremiah Smith was different? 4:19 Ryan Day's "Watch this" moment and spring practice memories 7:02 No. 2: Andy Katzenmoyer's legendary 1996 season 9:26 No. 3: Orlando Pace changes left tackle forever 11:08 Maurice Clarett's unforgettable freshman championship run 13:09 Joey Bosa vs. Nick Bosa debate 14:44 J.K. Dobbins' explosive freshman campaign 15:41 Marcus Marek, Korey Stringer and the offensive line legends 17:49 Ted Ginn Jr.'s game-breaking freshman season 20:54 Juck's personal Top 10 list 23:51 Cris Carter's place among Ohio State greats 25:28 Which 2026 freshmen could make the biggest impact? 26:54 Chris Henry Jr. vs. Legend Bey 29:58 Why Legend Bey could be a perfect fit immediately 30:38 David Boston and Michael Wiley set the standard in 1996 32:53 Jay Timmons, Khari Wilder and the defensive freshmen to watch 36:34 Looking ahead to Ohio State's loaded 2027 recruiting class 40:34 The future of the Buckeye defensive line 42:22 Where does Jamier Brown fit? 44:09 David Gabriel-Georges' potential impact 48:22 Why Ohio State's 2027 class is already a major success 50:59 Is David Gabriel-Georges a "must-get" recruit? 53:52 The latest recruiting prediction discussion 55:15 Final thoughts and outro

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.  0:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered 0:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies 1:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era 2:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good 4:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories 5:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments 6:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank 8:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses 9:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings 10:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith 12:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs" 14:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans 16:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era 17:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses 18:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster 20:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s 21:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses 22:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever 25:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level? 27:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma 30:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect? 34:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes? 35:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics 38:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting 40:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone 42:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting 45:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments 47:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications 49:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches? 51:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy 53:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well 55:49 – Is player development more important than ever? 56:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means 57:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage

Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis’ Future | Time and Change Will Surely Show Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today’s roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule. 00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup 00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers 03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks 04:36 Shazier Spotlight 07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate 11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List 13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises 16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit 20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage 23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook 24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth 27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders 29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles 31:35 Stover and Young Depth 35:03 Trust in Coaching 35:51 Portal and Snap Management 37:41 Five for Five Fallout 40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge 44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker 47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path 55:32 Head Coach Debate 59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks

Ohio State QB Rankings: Top 10 Buckeyes Ever + What’s Next for Julian Sayin & Tavien St. Clair | Time and Change In the first episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti launch their Ohio State-focused podcast by examining Buckeye quarterbacks across past, present, and future, including childhood QB memories and a stats-based formula that ranks J.T. Barrett No. 1 historically. They reveal and debate their personal top-10 lists, while discussing legacies of players like Terrelle Pryor, Dwayne Haskins, Braxton Miller, Cardale Jones, and Will Howard. They then project where Julian Sayin could land with another season and how a national title would change his standing, evaluate Tavien St. Clair’s long-term upside, and discuss future QB recruiting, including Brady Edmunds’ UCLA visit and Ohio State’s pursuit of another 2026 quarterback such as Nebraska commit Trae Taylor. 00:00 Show Intro and Format 01:00 First QB Memories 01:42 QB Ranking Formula 03:58 Starting the Top 10 04:17 Hoying vs Germaine 06:02 JT Barrett Legacy 07:45 Pryor and Cardale Debate 10:31 Will Howard Surprise Season 13:27 Braxton Miller Breakdown 15:31 Top Five Pryor Case 21:07 Number Four 22:09 Number Three 25:27 Number Two  28:20 Number One 30:54 Julian Sayin Top 10 Case 36:09 Up Tempo Offense Fit 37:46 Tavien St. Clair Projection 39:58 Should Sayin Return 44:22 Brady Edmunds Recruiting Rift 48:16 Trae Taylor Flip Talk 53:04 Portal Era QB Strategy 55:26 Wrap Up And Subscribe