The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day says that Legend Bey is lightning in a bottle, but what does that mean for this coming season? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State freshman athlete Legend Bey and what to expect from him as a true freshman at Ohio State.

Ohio State has reportedly hired Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher to helm the same position with the Buckeyes. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the hire, Discher's past, and why having a special teams coordinator isn't the end of the world like some people used to think it was.

Will true freshman wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr. earn a starting role in 2026? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the starting possibilities for Chris Henry, Jr. and they wonder if people are expecting too much from the Ohio State freshman.

The Buckeyes are replacing both of their starting linebackers, which has created a number of concerns at the position. In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the three biggest concerns at linebacker ahead of spring ball.

Was the transfer portal a net win or loss for the Buckeyes? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about whether or not the transfer portal was a net positive or negative for the Buckeyes.

Which Buckeyes are at risk of losing a job to a transfer portal addition? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dicuss this listener question. Are there any starters who have had their jobs already given to a transfer portal addition?

Now that they have a couple of Buckeyes on the team, is Notre Dame the next team from the Midwest to win a national title? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer that listener question and others, including will Buckeye fans hear what they want to hear the next time Ryan Day talks to the media?

The Buckeyes lost a number of talented players to the transfer portal, but did they lose anybody that they were unable to replace? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions about the portal and the Buckeyes' role in it.

The Buckeyes signed some 2026 starters out of the transfer portal, but did they sign any out of high school? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a listener question about the possibility of any of the Buckeyes' freshmen winning a starting job this year. Note: There was an audio issue during this show, which we greatly apologize for.

Every schedule has a trap game or two, including the Buckeyes' newly released 2026 football schedule. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they view as the trap games on Ohio State's 2026 schedule.

The Ohio State football schedule for the 2026 season has been released and there's nothing easy about it. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five toughest games on next year's schedule.

The final 2026 recruiting rankings have been released by Rivals and nobody has signed more 5-star signees than the Buckeyes. In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman discuss the final rankings, the five 5-stars for the Buckeyes, the fact that four of the top six players in the nation are not headed to traditional powers, and more.

The Buckeyes added 17 players through the transfer portal, but how many of them will be All-Big Ten? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which of the Buckeyes portal additions will make an impact that earns them All-Big Ten status.

Is Arthur Smith a home-run hire for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their thoughts on the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.

Have the Buckeyes landed a First-Team All-American out of the transfer portal? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their picks for which transfer portal additions will be First-Team All-Americans for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State quarterback Tavien St. Clair is stepping up from scout team quarterback to backup quarterback. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the expectations for Tavien St. Clair in year two.

Who will be opposite Kenyatta Jackson on the Ohio State defensive line and will they be able to produce like Caden Curry? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about the Buckeyes and a possible concern at defensive end opposite Kenyatta Jackson.

Did the Buckeyes get better at receiver through the transfer portal? In this listener question episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the additions of receivers Devin McCuin and Kyle Parker and what both players will bring to the Buckeyes in 2026.

BREAKING: Ohio State is hiring former NFL head coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator. In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti discuss the Arthur Smith hiring. Is this a boring hire? Has Ryan Day earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to coordinator hires? What should Buckeye fans expect from an Arthur Smith offense? All of this and m...

Why didn't Ohio State address the right side of the offensive line in the transfer portal? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman tackle two listener questions with one stone. Both questions surround the right side of the Ohio State offensive line. Should the Buckeyes have done something to strengthen it in the portal? Has Ian Moore moved ahead of Phillip Da...

Will the college football transfer portal always be this crazy? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about the transfer portal, namely will it be even crazier next year. The fellas discuss what made the transfer portal so interesting this year and what could make it less or more interesting next time around.

The full Ohio State football schedule is going to be released next week, but why wait? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take a shot at predicting what the  Buckeyes' schedule will look like when the Big Ten releases everything next week.

In this episode of Buckeye Huddle Primetime, host Juck Miletti is joined by Tony Gerdeman as the pair share their thoughts on Ohio State's transfer portal haul.

The Buckeyes are looking for considerable help from their transfer portal additions. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank which transfer portal additions on defense will have the biggest impact in 2026.

The Buckeyes are looking for considerable help from their transfer portal additions. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank which transfer portal additions on offense will have the biggest impact in 2026.