The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr. In this episode, the hosts react to the breaking news of Ohio State acquiring former West Virginia running back C.J. Donaldson through the transfer portal. They discuss Donaldson's impressive stats, his potential impact on the team's dynamic, and what his addition means for the Buckeyes' running back room. Wit...

Here's a replay of the original edition of what we learned after rewatching Ohio State's 32-31 loss at Oregon back in October. Obviously things have changed for the Buckeyes since that game, but this will be a good baseline and reminder of where things started as we continue to cover and preview the Rose Bowl. We will have much more on the Ducks and Bucks over the next week.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr as they dive into a detailed rewatch of Ohio State's impressive 42-17 College Football Playoff victory over Tennessee. They discuss standout performances, tactical nuances, and the emotional roller coaster experienced by fans and players. The duo covers a range of topics including the efficiency of Ohio State's off...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman and dive into ESPN's broadcast of the College Football Playoff game between Tennessee and Ohio State. They discuss ESPN's framing and narrative, especially in light of the network's business partnership with the SEC. The conversation also explores the broader landscape of college sports media, fan reactions, and the int...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 42-17 win over Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State's fourth-year junior offensive tackle Zen Michalski will enter the transfer portal. They analyze Michalski’s performance, speculate on his future, and examine the implications for Ohio State's roster. The discussion highlights the potential challenges the Buckeyes face in streng...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive deep into the upcoming College Football Playoff game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. They discuss key matchups, expectations, and predictions. Whether it's analyzing Tennessee's road game struggles or Ohio State's defensive strengths, this episode covers all angles to prepare you for t...

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive into their bold predictions for the upcoming College Football Playoff game between Ohio State and Tennessee. From potential game-changing plays to fun bets, the hosts discuss the stakes, past performances, and make some daring calls for the game. Don't miss the banter and insights as they prepare for this hig...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into the strategies Ohio State needs to employ to secure a win over Tennessee in the upcoming College Football Playoff game. They analyze the importance of Ohio State's running game, the impact of offensive line play, and the crucial roles of quarterback Will Howard and the wide receivers. The discussion also cover...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman covers the breaking news of redshirt freshman safety Jayden Bonsu entering the transfer portal. Tony delves into Bonsu's journey at Ohio State, his challenges, and what this means for the Buckeyes' safety depth chart moving forward. Get insights on potential replacements and the overall outlook for the position. Don't forget to subs...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the major news of Minnesota redshirt freshman right tackle Phillip Daniels transferring to Ohio State. They delve into Daniels' background, his performance history, and why this addition is vital for the Buckeyes. They also explore Ohio State's current offensive line needs and speculate on further transfer porta...

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they got to see during a brief viewing window of Ohio State football practice on Wednesday. They discuss the shakeup on the offensive line, the pecking order at quarterback, and they answer questions from the live stream viewers. Of note, there are some audio difficulties in this episode but we tried to clean...

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they provide an in-depth discussion on what the Tennessee Volunteers need to do to secure a victory against Ohio State in the upcoming College Football Playoff game. They analyze each team's strengths, weaknesses, and strategies, focusing on defensive fronts, running games, key players, and special teams. Don’t miss this detaile...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State freshman quarterback Air Noland has entered the transfer portal. The hosts delve into the implications for Ohio State's quarterback depth chart, Noland's high school career, and potential future destinations for the talented quarterback. They also explore the broader context of...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into Tennessee's 36-23 victory over Vanderbilt in the Vols' last regular season game, analyzing key aspects of the Volunteers' performance. They discuss the significance of special teams, penalties, and the depth of Tennessee's defensive line, as well as potential vulnerabilities Ohio State could exploit in the up...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address listener questions about Ohio State’s upcoming playoff showdown against Tennessee. They discuss strategic approaches, weather impacts, potential lineup changes, and special teams performance as the Buckeyes prepare for a highly anticipated matchup. How much Jeremiah Smith would be too much? Will the Buckeyes lea...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman provide a detailed preview of Ohio State's upcoming playoff game against Tennessee. They discuss the increased number of shows this week, potential strategic moves, key game matchups, and answer listener questions. The hosts delve into Ohio State's offensive and defensive strategies, player performances, and what fans c...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer listener questions about Ohio State's upcoming first-round playoff game against Tennessee. The duo discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, including the critical matchup between Ohio State's offensive line and Tennessee's defensive line.  They dive into the potential impact of the weather, specifica...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into Tennessee's 19-14 loss to Arkansas. They discuss how the game unfolded, the performance of key players, and what Ohio State might learn from this matchup.  They analyze the Tennessee offensive line's struggles, their approach to tempo, and how Arkansas's defensive strategy could inform Ohio State's game plan....

Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast with hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman. In this episode, they dive into their analysis of Tennessee's 31-17 loss this season to Georgia in order to gain insights ahead of the upcoming matchup between the Vols and Ohio State. They discuss key takeaways, performance of players such as Dylan Sampson and Carson Beck, Tennessee's defense, and how the weather and othe...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss potential transfer portal options for Ohio State's offensive line. With four starters potentially leaving, they dive into several prospects like Josh Thompson from Northwestern, Gunnar Hansen from Vanderbilt, Isaiah World from Nevada, and Alex Wollschlaeger from Bowling Green. They analyze the strengths and pote...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman delve into Tennessee's 24-17 win over Alabama from earlier this season. They discuss the key takeaways and performances from the game, including the impact of Tennessee's defensive strategies, the struggles of Alabama's offensive line, and standout players like Dylan Sampson and Nico Iamaleava. The hosts also preview ho...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the departure of Ohio State offensive lineman Miles Walker to the transfer portal. The hosts analyze Walker's background, his struggles with injuries, and his lack of playing time at Ohio State. They also delve into what this means for the Buckeyes' offensive line moving forward and the potential strategies Ohio...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown is entering the transfer portal. They analyze the timing of Brown's decision, his career stats, and the potential impact on the Ohio State quarterback room. Additionally, the hosts speculate on where Brown might transfer and what this move means for playe...

The bracket for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff is about to come out, and fans across the nation are waiting to find out whether their team will make the field, and what their path to a national title will look like. Will Alabama sneak into the field? Or will SMU hold on to the last spot? How far will Penn State and Texas fall after losing in conference championship games on Saturd...