The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Listener Questions on OSU Football, Michigan Rivalry, and Offensive Coordinator Brian Hartline In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr tackle a variety of listener questions. They discuss the impact of the Michigan game on Ohio State's national championships over the years, the potential fallout from Michigan's cheating scandal, and th...

Penn State was picked to win the Big Ten in 2025 by the league's media, but to do that, they will very likely have to get over a hurdle they have struggled to clear for close to a decade - beating the Ohio State Buckeyes.  In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Penn State head coach James Franklin's thoughts on what it will take to beat the Buckeyes this fall in Columbus, as well as the impact...

There was a lot to talk about with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Buckeye football stars Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles at 2025 Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas. The Buckeyes answered questions about the battle for the starting quarterback position, the race to find replacements for 14 players who were selected in the NFL Draft and more.  But the Buckeyes also had a lot to say ab...

Impact of NIL and Federal Regulations on Ohio State Recruiting | Skull Session Recruiting Podcast In this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, host Marc Givler and guest Tony Gerdeman discuss their recent experiences in Las Vegas and dive deep into the current state of college football recruiting. They explore the effects of recent NIL rules, executive orders, and the role of legal and...

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Big Ten Media Days Recap & Michigan Preview with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the third day of Big Ten Media Days with a focus on Michigan. They discuss Michigan's coaching staff, player representatives, and the dynamics of the team's upcoming season. The hosts also touch on other Big Te...

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Big Ten Media Days Recap & Viewer Q&A In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap the first day of Big Ten Media Days and answer questions about the Buckeyes from the livestream viewers. They discuss the schedule for Day 2, including coaches and player appearances, and delve into topics such as the upcoming football season, p...

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr as they kick off this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast live from Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 Big Ten Media Days. They discuss their early observations, the packed schedule ahead, and field listener questions about Ohio State football. Topics include potential playoff formats, team rankings, key plotlines for the season, and much more! 00:00 Welcome to Buck...

This is Friday's episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast as Buckeye Huddle's Marc Givler and Andrew Ellis break down the commitment of 4-star wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford.

Top 10 Ohio State Players of the Ryan Day Era | Buckeye Weekly Podcast Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they break down their top 10 players of the Ryan Day era at Ohio State. From dominating defensive stars like Chase Young to offensive powerhouses like Justin Fields and Marvin Harrison Jr., the hosts discuss and debate who deserves to be on the list. Find out if yo...

Ohio State Football: 2025 Bold Predictions | Buckeye Weekly Podcast In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into some bold predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. From the number of Buckeyes who will have 100-yard receiving games to the chances of freshman linebackers recording tackles for loss, Tony and Tom discuss various intriguing sc...

Understanding the SCORE Act: The Future of College Sports? Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive deep into a proposed bi-partisan bill in Congress called the SCORE Act (Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsement Act). The hosts discuss the implications of this bill on the future of college sports, including athlete compen...

Buckeye Weekly: Predicting Which Ohio State Freshmen Will Play or Redshirt in 2025 In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into their annual tradition of speculating which Ohio State freshmen are likely to see the field this season versus those who will redshirt. From quarterback Tavian St. Clair to defensive players like Zion Grady and Faheem Delane, th...

This is breaking news episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast with host Marc Givler. Marc and Tony Gerdeman discuss the recent commitment of Glenville DT Jamir Perez, who flipped from his commitment to the Florida Gators. What kind of player is Perez and what does this mean for the Buckeyes? Marc and Tony break it down.

The Buckeyes have landed their 2026 quarterback! California 4-star quarterback Luke Fahey has committed to Ohio State. Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman break down Fahey's game, what he'll bring to the Buckeyes, and what this means for the 2027 quarterback class as well.

Ohio State Football: Ranking Potential Surprise Stars & NIL Recruitment Strategies In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr engage in lively discussions about their favorite fireworks, personal anecdotes, and best viewing experiences. They also dive deep into answering listener questions about Ohio State football, including ranking potential surprise super...

A Buckeye Weekly podcast listener asked, and Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answered. What has happened to the Buckeye football program since the team won the national championship back in January? In this episode, you'll get a Cliff Notes run through everything you need to know including:  Where former Buckeyes ended up after transferring out Which assistants left the program, and where they ended up...

Importance of 2026 QB Luke Fahey, Conference Championship Future & Worst CFB Analysts | Buckeye Weekly In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr tackle listener questions on various topics. They delve into the significance of securing a commitment from 2026 quarterback Luke Fahey for Ohio State, discuss the potential future of conference championship games...

Tony Gerdeman discusses the breaking news that IMG defensive tackle Cameron Brickle has committed to Ohio State. He breaks down what kind of player is Brickle and what he will bring to Ohio State.

Tony Gerdeman discusses the breaking news that 4-star New Jersey defensive tackle Damari Simeon has committed to the Buckeyes.

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Bold-Adjacent Predictions for Ohio State's Upcoming Season In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from Buckeye Huddle delve into six intriguing predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. Tony shares his forecasts for various players, including true freshman wide receiver Quincy Porter, freshman running back Bo Jackson, a...

Buckeye Weekly: Ohio State's NIL Strategy and Defensive Line Recruiting In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from Buckeye Huddle discuss the recent commitment of four-star defensive end Luke Wafle to USC, who chose the Trojans over Ohio State and other top programs. The conversation revolves around Ohio State's approach to NIL offers and the broader implic...

Here is a bonus episode for you. This is Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman on Marc's Skull Session Recruiting Podcast breaking down the commitment of linebacker Cincere Johnson and what it means for the Buckeyes.

This is an episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast featuring Buckeye Huddle's Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman breaking down what they saw on Tuesday at the final one-day camp of June for the Buckeyes. The Buckeye Weekly Podcast featuring Tony Gerdeman and oftentimes Tom Orr will be back to regular shows probably Wednesday-ish. Thanks for being patient with the galavanting.  -------- Recappin...

Breaking News: Ohio State's First 2028 Commitment - RB Elijah Newman-Hall In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that 2028 running back Elijah Newman-Hall from Tampa Blake High School has committed to Ohio State. They recount Tony's observations from the camp and the high praise for Elijah, who already stands out physically as a fre...

Ohio State AD Ross Bjork Discusses Night Games and Big Noon Kickoff Impact In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman is joined by Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle to discuss Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork's recent comments regarding the desire for more night games at Ohio Stadium. The conversation delves into the clash with FOX's Big Noon Kickoff timeslot, the distribu...