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The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat.
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Episodes

Michigan At Media Days: Bryce Underwood, Connor Stalions, and NCAA Sanctions

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 Ten teams, the implications of conference scheduling, and potential NCAA sanctions for Michigan. Dive ...

Jul 24, 20251 hr

Ohio State Football LIVE: Big Ten Media Days In Las Vegas

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, player performances, and positions. They also talk about Ohio State's linebacker and defensive end ro...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 10 min

Ohio State Football: LIVE From Las Vegas

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 Buckeye Weekly Podcast 00:23 Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas 01:07 Tony Petitti's Stance on Playoff Form...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 16 min

The 10 Best Players Of The Ryan Day Era

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 your favorite Buckeye made the cut, and share your thoughts on their picks in the comments! 00:00 Intr...

Jul 17, 202533 min

Ten More Bold-Ish Ohio State Predictions For 2025

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 scenarios. They also talk about potential standout performances from key players like CJ Donaldson, Je...

Jul 15, 202532 min

Is College Football One Step Closer To Regaining Sanity?

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 compensation, NIL deals, agent fees, and the potential impact on Olympic sports programs. Tune in for an i...

Jul 10, 202544 min

Which Ohio State Freshmen Will Play This Year And Which Will Redshirt?

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, they analyze each position group and discuss potential contributions. Tune in for an in-depth look at ...

Jul 07, 202525 min

BONUS: Glenville DT Jamir 'JJ' Perez Commits To Ohio State

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.

Jul 05, 202514 min

BREAKING: Buckeyes Land Commitment From 4-Star QB Luke Fahey

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.

Jul 03, 202513 min

Who Will Be The Surprise Stars For Ohio State This Year?

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 superstar on this year's Buckeye football team. The conversation shifts to the current landscape of NIL a...

Jul 03, 202535 min

BONUS: 7 Things To Know About The 2025 Ohio State Football Team

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 Who replaced them on the staff Which true freshmen stood out during spring ball What the biggest ling...

Jul 02, 202523 min

Who Is The Worst College Football Analyst On TV This Century?

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 amidst ongoing changes in college football playoff formats, and debate who the worst college footbal...

Jul 01, 202530 min

Six Key Predictions For The Buckeyes In 2025

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, and junior wide receiver Carnell Tate, among others. They analyze the likelihood of these predictions...

Jun 24, 202533 min

Should Ohio State Start Breaking The Bank For Defensive Line Recruiting?

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 implications for their recruiting strategy, particularly for defensive linemen. They delve into the debate...

Jun 20, 202540 min

BONUS: Ohio State Recruiting: Top Targets Put On A Show In OSU's Last One-Day Camp

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. -------- Recapping the Final Day of Ohio State's June One-Day Camps | Skull Session Recruiting Podcast Join Marc Givle...

Jun 17, 202516 min

BREAKING: Top 2028 RB Elijah Newman-Hall Commits To Ohio State

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 freshman. Additionally, they delve into Elijah’s impressive stats, his commitment decision, and what th...

Jun 13, 202511 min

How Ohio State AD Ross Bjork Is Trying To Combat Big Noon

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 distribution of a $20.5 million fund across various sports, and potential changes to improve game day experi...

Jun 13, 202536 min

BONUS: Ryan Day Says The Big Ten Deserves HOW MANY Automatic Bids To The CFP?

Here is a bonus episode for you. Tony Gerdeman of Buckeye Weekly and Kevin Noon of Big Me Kickoff step in for Tom Orr on Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning and have a discussion about Ryan Day, the Big Ten, and the CFP. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has come out in favor of the Big Ten receiving a set number of automatic bids for the College Football Playoff. In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss Day's comments and the positives and...

Jun 04, 202542 min

Texas and Ohio State Set For Big Noon, Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Schedule Kick Times

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Kickoff Times & Texas Game Announcement In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon break down the latest news about Ohio State's kickoff times for the 2025 season. They reveal that Ohio State vs. Texas will be a 12:00 PM kickoff on Fox and dive deep into predicting the kickoff times for the rest of the Buckeyes' games this year. They discuss the implications, fan preferences, and the overall impact of...

May 29, 202559 min

Michigan Monday: Is The Hammer About To Drop On The Wolverines?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tony's Michigan Monday piece where he employed various AI language models to predict potential NCAA penalties for Michigan amidst the ongoing investigation into Connor Stallions' sign-stealing accusations. They analyze the AI's projections, discuss the ambiguity around the term 'hammer' in terms of penalties, and reflect on historical NCAA sanctions, particularly comparing to Ohio State's incidents in 2010 and...

May 26, 202532 min

Drafting Ten Buckeyes Who Will Earn First-Team All-Big Ten Honors In 2025

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they hold an exciting draft to select the Ohio State Buckeyes who are most likely to be named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2025. The duo discusses potential standout players, their attributes, and their chances of making the prestigious list. Dive into insights about players like Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, James Peoples, and more, and understand the various factors that influence all-conference selections. Don't miss this engaging an...

May 22, 202535 min

How Will The New College Football CEO Impact The Michigan Cheating Investigation?

New College Football CEO Could Change Michigan's Investigation Outcome | Buckeye Weekly Podcast In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss how the introduction of a new college sports CEO could impact Michigan's cheating investigation and subsequent punishment. The conversation delves into the details of Pete Thamel's ESPN report on the proposed CEO for college sports, the potential changes in enforcement, the role of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) guidel...

May 21, 202556 min

Five Breakout Buckeyes On Defense For 2025

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Breakout Stars for Ohio State's Defense In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss five (or so) potential breakout players on the defense for Ohio State in the upcoming season. They analyze the importance of these players stepping up, including Eddrick Houston, Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson, and more. They delve into statistics, potential impacts, and expectations for each player and how their performances could s...

May 15, 202530 min

Five Breakout Buckeyes On Offense For 2025

Five Breakout Buckeyes on Offense for 2025 | Buckeye Weekly Podcast In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their picks for the five breakout Buckeyes on offense for this year's Ohio State football team. They kick off the episode by reflecting on the rapid passage of time and the arrival of May. The discussion then delves into the potentially breakout performances of players like James Peoples, Julian Sayin, Max Klare, and more. With a focus on each...

May 14, 202531 min
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