The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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. Wh...

Ohio State may have one of the deepest running back rooms in the country, but are there still reasons for concern? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Buckeyes’ running back situation, including the injury histories throughout the room, how Carlos Locklyn can manage a deep group, whether the backs can get into a rhythm while sharing carries, and who Ohio State can trust in short-yardage situatio...

Ohio State lost two elite linebackers from last year’s national championship defense, so how concerned should Buckeye fans be about the position in 2026? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the biggest linebacker concerns facing Ohio State this season, including the challenge of replacing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, the pressure on Payton Pierce as t...

Ohio State’s offensive line could be very good this season — but there are still some important questions to answer. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss four major concerns for the Buckeyes up front, including the left tackle situation, Philip Daniels’ development, how the line handles movement and stunts, and how quickly Ohio State can settle on its be...

The day we've been waiting for is finally (almost) here! Buckeye Insiders, the new Ohio State fan community is set to launch Wednesday, July 8 at Noon Eastern.  Who is a part of the new site? How is it going to be different? How can you be a part of it all? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to talk about everything you...

Could Ohio State have its deepest running back room in more than 30 years? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss whether the Buckeyes’ current backfield could be the deepest since the loaded 1992 group that featured Robert Smith, Raymont Harris, Jeff Cothran, Eddie George, Butler By’not’e, and others. They compare that room to the current group of Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey,...

Bryce Underwood says he feels like he is the best player ever to come out of Michigan. Is that confidence, or is that going too far? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Underwood’s comments, whether he meant the best player from the state of Michigan or the best player from the University of Michigan, and how he compares to names like Charles Woodson, Andre Rison, Tyrone Wheatley, Antonio Gates, Jer...

Can Ohio State make it three straight Big Ten Freshman of the Year winners? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss whether the Buckeyes have a realistic candidate to follow Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin as the most recent Big Ten Freshmen of the Year from Ohio State. They look back at the Buckeyes' history with the award, including Robert Smith, Orlando Pace, Maurice Clarett, Terrelle Pryor, Braxton...

Tony Gerdeman has five Ohio State football predictions for Tom Orr to judge. Some are bold. Some are reasonable. Some may depend on opportunity, schedule, injuries, development, and how quickly new faces emerge for the Buckeyes this season. Tony and Tom discuss several areas that could shape Ohio State’s year, including young offensive playmakers, linebacker production, special teams pressure, clo...

What would Julian Sayin need to do to win the Heisman Trophy? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the path for Ohio State’s quarterback to become a Heisman contender, including the stats he would need, the wins that would matter most, and why the award is still so tied to narrative, record, and big-game moments. They compare Sayin’s chances to recent Heisman quarterback seasons, discuss how Jeremiah...

What would it take for Jeremiah Smith to win the Heisman Trophy? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the kind of season Ohio State’s superstar wide receiver would need to put together to become a serious Heisman contender. They compare Smith’s potential numbers to past wide receiver Heisman-like seasons, including DeVonta Smith and Michael Crabtree, and discuss why stats alone may not be enough. The...

This is the latest episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning as Tom Orr and Juck Miletti break down the commitment of 5-star wide receiver Jett Harrison from Wednesday. -- The Ohio State Buckeyes started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU.  In this special bre...

Which one-on-one matchups could define Ohio State’s season? Tony Gerdeman makes Tom Orr blindly rank five individual Buckeye matchups that could shape some of Ohio State’s biggest games this year, including battles against Texas, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana. The discussion includes Kenyatta Jackson against Indiana’s offensive line, Devin Sanchez facing a major receiver test, Payton Pierce and Mi...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about newest Ohio State WR commit Jordan Donahoo and what makes him such an interesting prospect.

With so much attention on freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd, is classmate Jerquaden Guilford being overlooked? He is the highest-rated receiver recruit for Ohio State by at least one recruiting service, but he has not received the same kind of buzz. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their expectations for Guilford this seas...

BOOM! Buckeyes land a huge commit from 5-star California defensive end Marcus Fakatou. In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman discusses the commitment of Marcus Fakatou and what the Buckeyes are getting from the talented defensive lineman.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss expectations for Ohio State freshman receiver Chris Henry, Jr. They revisit their talks about him from the winter and examine how their opinions have changed after watching Henry go through spring ball.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr have a discussion on what to expect from Ohio State freshman wide receiver Brock Boyd this season. They revisit their discussion about Boyd from back in the winter and examine how their opinions have changed after watching him in spring and beyond.

Who could be Ohio State’s next breakout stars on defense? | The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss five Buckeye defenders who could take a major step forward this season, including new starters, transfer additions, and returning veterans with All-Big Ten or even All-American potential. The conversation covers the next wave in the secondary, a pair of intriguing transfer addit...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's stance regarding the Protect College Sports Act. Why is Congress needed in all of this? Why is there so much frustration among coaches? When might there be answers? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

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 f...

In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman is joined by Juck Milletti as the two discuss the commitment of Mississippi offensive lineman Caden Moss. Moss is a high four-star prospect that the Buckeyes were able to pull out of the deep south. What kind of player is he? Where does he fit in? What does this commitment mean for Tyler Bowen? The fellas discuss all of thi...

Could Ohio State be on the verge of a huge recruiting weekend? Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down several major Buckeye recruiting decisions, including upcoming commitments, recent official visits, and where Ohio State stands with some of its top remaining targets. The discussion includes key defensive line targets, wide receiver recruiting, offensive line momentum, Ohio prospects, quarter...

Two Spring Camps Per Year? June OTAs? FBS Proposes Additional Offseason Practice Period College football’s calendar could be changing again. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a new FBS proposal that would reshape the offseason practice schedule beginning in 2027, including two separate offseason practice periods, fewer fall camp practices, a shorter transfer portal window, expanded off-campus recr...

Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads. They also discuss some honorable mentions, includ...