The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman is joined by Buckeye Insiders' recruiting insider Juck Milletti as they discuss the commitment of 2029 wide receiver Austin Miller. While the rankings for 2029 have yet to be released, Miller is expected to be one of the top prospects in the class. Juck and Tony discuss what kind of player the Buckeyes are getting and...

This is a recent episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning featuring host Tom Orr and Michael Pettit, who is one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com. Subscribe to the show if you have not yet done so! ---- Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough tha...

Ohio State fans have all felt it at some point: the Buckeyes are in on a five-star recruit, things seem promising, and then suddenly that player commits somewhere else. So why does it feel like Ohio State “always loses out” on top recruits? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about recruiting frustration, perception vs. reality, NIL,...

If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position Group... If Ohio State could guarantee elite play from one position group all season long, which group would matter most? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate the best answer for the Buckeyes: offensive line, defensive line, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, or somewhere else. They discuss how elite play up front changes everything, why Ohio...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw at Ohio State basketball practice on Thursday. This was the first opportunity to get a look at the 2026-2027 Buckeyes, and there was plenty to talk about. - First impressions of five-star freshmen Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith. - Thoughts on a physical first practice. - Vocal leaders stepping up. -...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their top 10 playmakers on the 2026 Ohio State offense. 

Brady Edmunds, who is making his official visit to Ohio State this weekend, met with the media during Wednesday's 7-on-7 competition at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.  This is a big weekend for Edmunds and the Buckeyes, as the two sides discuss where things stand in his recruitment. Edmunds has been committed to Ohio State for about 18 months, but there have been questions about whether he will...

Ohio State landed a verbal commitment from 4-star cornerback Jaden Carey on Wednesday. In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the commitment and where Carey projects in the Ohio State defense. They also discuss the current cornerback class and look at how things are shaping up.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a pair of running backs who were offered scholarships following Ohio State's 1-day camp on Tuesday. 2029 RB William Green and 2030 RB Cooper Jones are both from Texas and each of them put on a show on Tuesday. Tony shares his conversations with and about both players. Following the conversation, highlights from...

Did Michigan’s Cheating Scandal Enable Texas Tech’s Gambling Defiance? | Buckeye Weekly Podcast On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a listener question arguing that the NCAA’s handling of Michigan’s Connor Stalions cheating scandal emboldened Texas Tech’s defiant response to quarterback Brennan Sorsby’s gambling-related rules violation. They compare the schools’ approa...

In this breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr is joined by Tony Gerdeman to discuss the commitment of Deontay Malone to Ohio State. Malone is one of the top defenders in the state for the 2027 class. They discuss his commitment and what else might be coming down the road. 

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...

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: 5 Best Ohio State Individual Seasons Since 1990 On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about the five best individual seasons by an Ohio State player since 1990, debating standout years across positions.  00:00 Listener Question Setup 01:00 J K Dobbins 2019 02:57 Malik Hooker 2016 04:35 Orlando Pace Dominance 06:51 Vrabel and Cha...

This comes from Friday night's Recruiting Insider show from Juck Milletti on our YouTube page, which you can subsribe to at YouTube.com/@BuckeyeInsiders. -With recent commitments elsewhere, Ohio State's board looks very narrow at several positions. We take a look at each position group. -Why Ohio State will BEAT TENNESSEE -Official visit week number 3 features just 4 uncommitted visitors again and...

Will Julian Sayin Run More in 2026? Ohio State QB Run Game Debate | Buckeye Weekly On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr respond to a listener question about Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin using his legs and whether Ryan Day might force a “square peg into a round hole.” They argue the goal isn’t to build the offense around quarterback runs, but to create an implied th...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Ohio State special teams, Ryan Day's lack of aggression in this area, and why that could potentially be changing. They also make a couple of picks for some breakout stars on the Buckeye special teams.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their best effort at predicting every kickoff time and network for the Buckeyes this season.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which players from the Urban Meyer era they'd add to this year's Ohio State football team to best ensure a national title.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman pick one Buckeye from the Jim Tressel era that they would add to this year's Ohio State football team in order to best ensure a national title.

Which John Cooper-Era Buckeye Would Guarantee a Title for Ohio State? | Buckeye Weekly Podcast On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr kick off a series revisiting past Ohio State eras by debating which John Cooper-era players they’d add to the current Buckeyes to best ensure a national championship. Both agree Orlando Pace is the obvious top choice and discuss where he’d play on...

Buckeye Weekly: Texas Judge’s Injunction Lets Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Play Despite NCAA Gambling Rules On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a Texas judge granting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction that allows him to play most of the season despite violating NCAA gambling rules by placing thousands of bets, including on games he could have...

What OSU Needs to Win the National Title: O-Line, Julian Sayin, Run Game & Defense | Buckeye Weekly On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss results from Tony’s Twitter poll asking fans to finish, “Ohio State will win a national championship this year if ___.” The most common response was improved offensive line play (about 55–60%), driven by late-season issues like pas...

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Top 5 Ohio State Football Transfers of All Time On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman rank the top five transfer additions in Ohio State football history and debate the impact of each, noting that recency bias and missed older names are possible. They discuss Seth McLaughlin’s Rimington Award-winning season and Achilles injury, Quinshon Judkins’ one...

Will Ohio State Have Another Top-5 Defense in 2026? Buckeye Weekly Podcast On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss whether Ohio State can field another top-five defense this season after losing several high-end, versatile defenders. They note last year’s unit was historically great (9.3 points per game, 4.0 yards per play, and no opponent scored 20 defensive points), makin...

Should Ohio State Have the Big Ten’s Best Offense in 2026? Tempo, Efficiency, and a Tougher Schedule Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr open by promoting Tony’s new “Time and Change Will Surely Show” podcast on Buckeye Insiders, then shift to whether Ohio State should have the Big Ten’s best offense this season and what could limit it. They discuss how Ohio State’s pace has slowed under Ryan Day to reduce...