The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The kickoff of the first Ohio State football game of the 2024 season is just over two weeks away. With the Buckeyes now just over halfway through fall camp, all eyes are on the quarterback position. Thursday, OSU head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles met with the media to provide updates on positional battles and the team's progress. In this e...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into their predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. From defensive stats like interceptions and sacks to offensive powerhouses scoring and rushing totals, they cover it all. They also touch on game strategies, key players, and even some fun over/under bets suggested by listeners. Tune in to hear the...

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they tackle over/under predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. From Jeremiah Smith's receiving yards and touchdowns, to defensive third-down conversion rates, and even the possibility of Michigan coaching suspensions, they cover a wide range of topics. Whether you're a Buckeye fan looking for in-depth...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their observations from Ohio State's seventh football practice of fall camp. They cover key topics including the offensive line's struggle with illness, standout performances from practice, and the ongoing quarterback battle between Will Howard and Devin Brown. Defensive line dominance and the health status of various...

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the latest episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they break down the fifth day of Ohio State's fall camp. This episode includes insightful discussions on player performances, particularly focusing on the quarterbacks, with first-time talks with Air Noland and Julian Sayin, with updates on key plays and conditioning improvements. They also touch on coachin...

Sunday a draft of the NCAA Notice of Allegations against the Michigan football program for the Connor Stalions scandal leaked to ESPN. According to the report, a number of former Michigan staffers, including former head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter could be facing Level 1 violations, and current Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore deleted more than 50 text messages with...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon provide an in-depth analysis of Ohio State's fall camp, discussing observations from practice, position battles, and standout performances. They particularly focus on the quarterback situation, offensive line rotations, and defensive developments. Additionally, the episode includes a live reaction to breaking news ab...

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss coverage of day three of Ohio State's fall practice. The episode features insights on standout plays, observations on player performances, and detailed analysis of the offensive and defensive lines. Key highlights include Will Howard's impressive run, the quarterback dynamics, the tight end performance, an...

The Ohio State Buckeyes just wrapped up day two of their 2024 fall camp, and there was a lot to see and a lot to learn inside practice and while talking to defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down their big takeaways on this special live episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast. The hosts dive into the performances of quarterbacks Will Howard, Devin...

First Day of Fall Camp Recap: Ohio State Buckeyes Insights & Player Highlights Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they break down the first day of Fall Camp for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In this episode, they discuss key takeaways from practice, standout performances by players like Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith, and provide insights into the progression of quarte...

Day three of Big Ten Media Days is set to kick off inside Lucas Oil Stadium with two of the biggest programs in the league, Oregon and Michigan. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss what they've already learned about those teams, and what they're hoping to hear more about today. They also answer viewer questions live from Indianapolis.

Day one of 2024 Big Ten Media Days is now in the books, and there was a lot to learn from our conversations with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, CB Denzel Burke, WR Emeka Egbuka, and DE Jack Sawyer. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break it all down in this special live episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast from Indianapolis.

2024 Big Ten Media Days kick off Tuesday morning in Indianapolis. The event has expanded to three days this year to accommodate the league's 18 members. Day one will feature Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and Buckeye standouts Denzel Burke, Emeka Egbuka, and Jack Sawyer. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com are live in Indianapolis to preview the unoff...

Countdown to Buckeye Football Season & EA College Football Game Review Join Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss the upcoming Big Ten media days, fall camp, and the exciting new EA College Football game. They explore some predictions for the season, reflect on Ohio State and Michigan's potential performances, and delve into the return of the c...

Adding Ohio State Legends to the 2024 Buckeyes In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr complete part three of their series examining past Ohio State teams to identify standout players who could elevate the 2024 Buckeyes. With Big Ten Media Days around the corner, the hosts reminisce about notable players from the Urban Meyer era, including Dwayne Haskins, Nick Bosa...

Welcome to another episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr. In this episode, the hosts dive into the Jim Tressel era of Ohio State football to select standout players who could bolster the current Ohio State football team. They discuss quarterbacks like Troy Smith, linebackers such as A.J. Hawk and James Laurinaitis, and other key players including Nick Mangold, Will S...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman venture through a hypothetical discussion on which three players from the John Cooper era could be added to the current Ohio State football team to make them championship favorites. (Note: Orlando Pace and Antoine Winfield have been removed from the draft board.) The duo reminisces about various historical Buckeye stars, and...

Join Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon in this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss the latest commitment to Ohio State — high four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn from McKinney, Texas. They delve into his recruitment journey, official visits, and what his addition means for the Buckeyes' linebacker room. The hosts also touch upon the impact of James Laurinaitis' recruiting prowess and...

Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr. In this episode, Tony and Tom dive deep into bold predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. Tony shares his '50 for 50' series predictions involving Caleb Downs, the Ohio State rushing attack, and a surprising prediction involving Buckeyes with 100-yard receiving games. They also discuss the likelihood of a true f...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon discuss Ohio State's latest commitment of Trajen Odom, a top defensive tackle from North Carolina. They break down his potential impact on the team, his recruitment process, and what it means for Ohio State's future. They also delve into the state of Ohio State's recruiting class, potential new commitments, and the overall...

In this breaking episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon discuss Ohio State's latest addition to their recruiting class, three-star tight end Brody Lennon from Gilmour Academy. They delve into Lennon's potential contributions, the overall state of the Buckeyes' tight end room, and the recruiting efforts by tight ends coach Keenan Bailey. The discussion also covers the d...

Join Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman on the latest episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast! In today's episode -- which is powered by listener questions, the duo discusses the rapidly approaching college football season, including the EA college football video game and Big Ten media days. They dive deep into Chip Kelly's future—will he stay at Ohio State? Move to the NFL? Take up another head coaching rol...

The Buckeyes have struck again in the state of Alabama with the commitment of Zion Grady. The 6-foot-4 defensive end recently took an official visit to Ohio State and must have liked what he saw as he followed it up in relatively short order with a commitment. Grady is a consensus top-100 player and one of the best out of the state of Alabama. Make no mistake, this one is a big deal as both Alabam...

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into an exciting range of topics around Ohio State athletics. They provide insights on a huge recruitment weekend for the Ohio State football program, highlighting key visitors like offensive tackle David Sanders and cornerbacks Dorian Brew and Na'eem Offord. Discussions also cover the likelihood of these recruits...

Join Tony and Tom in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive into a lively discussion about the possible consequences facing Michigan amidst ongoing NCAA investigations and whether a postseason ban is conceivable. They also cover recent historical precedents involving NCAA penalties and analyze the ongoing legal battle involving former Michigan linebacker’s coach Chris Partridge ag...