In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr release their annual Ohio State vs. Michigan Tale of the Tape. The fellas they look at both squads position by position, picking which team has the better talent up and down the line. They begin with quarterbacks, comparing what the Wolverines have to what the Buckeyes have. Then they move to running backs, pass catchers, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, special teams, and head coache...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In part two of the most-recent edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some defensive over/unders like sacks, tackles, and interceptions based on the averages over the past decade. They also address a number of over/unders sent in from listeners, including numbers on freshman receiver Carnell Tate, freshman tackle Luke Montgomery, running back TreVeyon Henderson, and much, much more.
Aug 25, 2023•41 min
We are now just days away from game week for the Ohio State Buckeyes, which means we don't have much more time to make some guesses as to how this season is going. With that in mind, in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman make some calls on some Buckeye-related over/unders on the offensive side of the ball. The fellas also look back over the last decade or two and build some more over/unders based on Ohio State football history. How much should be expected from ...
Aug 24, 2023•35 min
The Ohio State quarterback battle rages on, as does the arguing. Ryan Day has now gone later than he's ever gone before when it comes to naming a quarterback, but he's also never had a competition as even as this one. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss where things stand right now for the Buckeyes, and who it favors the longer this goes on. They also talk about how the coaches are split on who they want. Is there an even split along offensive and def...
Aug 22, 2023•53 min
Larry Johnson and the Ohio State defensive line met with the media on Thursday. They shared a vision of being "one unit" with no individual goals other than being successful as a unit. Where is this message coming from and how different is it from a year ago? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic and what else they heard from eight OSU defensive linemen and defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Spoiler: There is going to be a renewed focus on s...
Aug 17, 2023•34 min
The Buckeyes need to find three new starters on the offensive line, so how is that process going? Sounds like things are progressing very well after speaking to OL coach Justin Frye and a bunch of members of OSU's offensive line. In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they learned from the Ohio State offensive line. They discuss the current mood of the Buckeyes up front, and it's surprisingly confident. There have even been some thoughts that thi...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min
Brian Hartline has done it again. Four-star St. Louis wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan has committed to Ohio State. He held offers from all over the nation. In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what kind of player the Buckeyes are getting, where he projects in the Ohio State offense, and what this means for receiver recruiting the rest of the 2024 cycle. You can also check out BuckeyeHuddle.com for even more coverage on McClellan's commitment...
Aug 13, 2023•16 min
In this bonus episode, Buckeye Weekly's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman join Kevin Noon on his Big Me Kickoff to recap what they saw at Friday's Ohio State football practice. Was it as bad as everybody said? Is it time to panic? Is it too late to build a bomb shelter? The fellas discuss the quarterback competition and talk about who stood out. The defense was also a popular topic, which should be viewed as a good thing. Plus a ton of viewer questions were answered as well.
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reaction to Gene Smith's announcement that he's retiring at the end of June 2024. Just minutes after Smith finished his press conference with the assembled media, the fellas give their thoughts on the news, what it was like in the room, Smith's legacy at Ohio State, the good, the bad, and what's next for his successor.
Aug 10, 2023•33 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap their conversations on Tuesday with Ohio State safeties Sonny Styles, Lathan Ransom, Ja'Had Carter, and Cam Martinez. Safeties coach Perry Eliano was also made available, and he had plenty to say as well. The fellas talk about Styles at nickel and why that is a surprise, and why it may be a concern. They also discuss what could the trio of Ransom, Carter, and Styles look like, and then answer a handful of questions fr...
Aug 08, 2023•39 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman is joined by Kevin Noon as they discuss what they saw on Thursday at Ohio State's first practice of fall camp. They answer questions from the live stream viewers and talk plenty about Sonny Styles running with the ones. What's the situation with the offensive line? CJ Hicks? The quarterbacks? The fellas discuss all of that, as well as the latest with college football expansion. By the time you listen to this, Oregon and Washington may ...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions. First, the fellas discuss the number of times they'll be traveling to the great state of Indiana this year. Then they answer a question about who will end up in the playoffs this year. That is followed by a conversation about the worst missed calls in Ohio State football history. Then a brief history lesson is provided before the show wraps up with a question about Big Ten coaches and...
Aug 01, 2023•35 min
The unofficial start of Ohio State football season is here - it's Big Ten Media Days live from Indianapolis. Join Tony Gerdeman, Marc Givler, and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com live in Indianapolis as they share what they're hoping to learn this week, some big news about the status of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, and much more. Plus, they answer your questions live.
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr. had a fantastic year as a sophomore in 2022, but what does he have in store in 2023? Could he set a triple crown of OSU receiver records of catches, yards, and touchdowns this season? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic, as well as several other listener questions. The other topics include some Big Ten talk, possibilities for Northwestern's next head coach and offensive system, road trip nightma...
Jul 21, 2023•35 min
Will Ryan Day allow the backups to run the Ohio State offense in the fourth quarter of blowouts this year, or will he choose to simply run the clock out like he has in the past? This is just one of the listener questions that Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr handle in this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. They also discuss the Big Ten coaches as social media platforms, who we would add to the Big Ten to get to 20 teams, the best wings in Columbus, which OSU beat writers we could take in a fight, ...
Jul 18, 2023•35 min
College football will be expanding its playoffs to 12 teams beginning in 2024. First-round games will be held on college campuses, which will make for some fantastic and rare matchups. So which playoff matchups and venues should Buckeye fans be looking forward to most beginning next year? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman tackle that question from listeners, as well as others. They cover topics such as Northwestern's future head coach, renovations at Ohio S...
Jul 13, 2023•35 min
Last year was arguably the most injury-riddled season in Ohio State football history. And certainly in recent history. Why were there so many injuries? What was the impact? And how do the numbers compare to previous years? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss last year's injuries and the factors that may have led to them. There has been plenty of focus on the new turf field installed last summer, so the fellas discuss the type of turf that OSU put in l...
Jul 11, 2023•37 min
This is a bonus episode for you, featuring Friday's edition of Kevin Noon's "Big Me Kickoff." Kevin is joined by Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman as they discussed a wide variety of Ohio State and college football topics. They also answered a bunch of questions from the livestream viewers. We encourage you to subscribe to Big Me Kickoff if you haven't already!
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Ohio State has landed a commitment from 4-star Arizona cornerback Miles Lockhart. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions to this commitment, as well as what Lockhart will bring to the Buckeyes, and what this means for the rest of their secondary recruiting.
Jul 06, 2023•14 min
Ohio State already has one five-star defensive lineman committed in the class of 2024. Justin Scott, who committed on Sunday, is ranked the No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation. The Buckeyes are also believed to lead for five-star defensive ends Eddrick Houston and Dylan Stewart. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the possibilities on the defensive line and wonder if Ohio State could be headed towards their best defensive line class ever. In order to...
Jul 05, 2023•35 min
Every season is littered with difficult matchups. Most good teams also have games against opponents that they should beat, but could be considered trap games. in this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman is joined by Kevin Noon as the two of them talk about the Big Ten's trap games, and also answer a ton of questions from the livestream viewers. Discussions about the Buckeyes' personnel in the secondary, recruiting, and much, much more is on tap.
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Marvin Harrison, Jr. became Ohio State's first unanimous All-American wide receiver last year, which puts him all alone in at least one category. But where will he end up on the list of all-time great Buckeye receivers when this season is over? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss that topic in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. They also talk about some unsung Buckeyes that people might want to sing about this year. There is also a conversation about players and situations around the Big ...
Jun 27, 2023•36 min
Ohio State's elite 2024 recruiting class just got even better with the addition of 4-star TE Damarion Witten from Cleveland's Glenville High School. Witten is a speedy athlete who promises to be a major receiving threat out of the tight end position. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss the news, the impact on Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class, and what it could mean for the OSU offense in the coming years.
Jun 25, 2023•13 min
Ohio State just landed a massive commitment from in-state CB Bryce West. West, ranked as the top player in the state of Ohio and a top-50 prospect overall in the 247 Composite, just announced that he would play his college ball for the Buckeyes. He picked OSU over arch-rival Michigan. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss how West gives Ohio State a crucial cornerstone on defense, as they continue to build an elite 2024 recruiting class. Why is this such a big win for the Buckey...
Jun 24, 2023•14 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the Big Ten's scheduling plans for 2024 and 2025. What does it mean for the Buckeyes? Is losing an annual game against Penn State a big deal? How is the Big Ten doing Ohio State and Michigan a favor? Will a Buckeyes-Wolverine Big Ten Championship Game diminish the regular season? The fellas talk about all of this and much more.
Jun 22, 2023•44 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap some blue-chip recruiting visitors from this past weekend. Five-star defenders were in abundance at Ohio State, but can the Buckeyes capitalize? The fellas discuss the big names that were on campus and the chances that they'll end up in Scarlet and Gray. They also touch base on their All-Decade teams because somebody asked them to also put together a coaching staff.
Jun 20, 2023•46 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr extract a question from a listener and give it a thorough run through. The fellas have been tasked with putting together an All-Decade team from the 1990s, the 2000s, and the 2010s, and then deciding which of those three teams would win, and also which of the members of those three teams would make up an All-Star team of the three squads. This is the final piece of our four-part series. We will pit our three All-Decade team...
Jun 15, 2023•36 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr extract a question from a listener and give it a thorough run through. The fellas have been tasked with putting together an All-Decade team from the 1990s, the 2000s, and the 2010s, and then deciding which of those three teams would win, and also which of the members of those three teams would make up an All-Star team of the three squads. This is the third of a four-part series. Up next, we put together our All-Decade Team ...
Jun 13, 2023•37 min
Four-star New Jersey safety Jaylen McClain has committed to Ohio State. He chose the Buckeyes over offers from USC, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State, Texas A&M, and many others. What is this Ohio State defense getting in McClain and who does he play like? Marc Givler is joined by Tony Gerdeman as they discuss those topics, and also where McClain fits in, how he plays, and where this leaves the secondary recruiting for the Buckeyes at the moment. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the bes...
Jun 13, 2023•22 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr extract a question from a listener and give it a thorough run through. The fellas have been tasked with putting together an All-Decade team from the 1990s, the 2000s, and the 2010s, and then deciding which of those three teams would win, and also which of the members of those three teams would make up an All-Star team of the three squads. This is the second of a four-part series. Up next, we put together our All-Decade Team...
Jun 08, 2023•36 min
