In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview Saturday night's matchup between Wisconsin and Ohio State. The fellas share some numbers and tendencies between the two teams and then discuss OSU's running and passing situation against the Badger defense, and then flip the script and do the same thing for the Wisconsin offense against the Ohio State defense. Where are the advantages and disadvantages? Tony and Tom talk about all of it in this episode. Check out Bu...
Sep 23, 2022•35 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take part in their weekly bold predictions show. First, the fellas go over the glorious results from last week, including how the posters at BuckeyeHuddle.com did in this week's contest. Then the real fun begins as Tony and Tom go back and forth making bold predictions for this Saturday's contest between Wisconsin and Ohio State. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of co...
Sep 22, 2022•30 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss some significant proposed changes to the college football calendar. The 10 conference commissioners are putting a plan together that could move the season up a week, which could either lead to an extra bye week or help to unclog a congested December and January when the expanded playoffs begin. There are also some new recruiting rules and transfer portal rules being proposed. The fellas discuss it all and try to sho...
Sep 21, 2022•41 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share what they learned after rewatching the broadcast of Ohio State's 77-21 in over Toledo. They discuss several elements of the running game -- including some sizable differences in what the Buckeyes are doing now compared to last year. They also talk about just how impressive the receivers have been. Cade Stover is a topic as well, as are several aspects of the defense. There was plenty learned and the fellas cover all o...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min
In this Monday episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr eschew their normal Michigan Monday episode for a larger conversation about the Buckeyes and the Big Ten. They spend a good portion of the show discussing Penn State's victory at Auburn and what they saw from the Nittany Lions. Have their opinions on Penn State changed? Are they a bigger threat to Ohio State than Michigan? The fellas discuss this topic and many more as they look forward to the rest of the Big Ten sea...
Sep 19, 2022•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 77-21 win over Toledo. The fellas discuss the explosive Buckeye offense, the balance that was shown, the return of some talented weapons, the dynamic consistency of Marvin Harrison, and a couple of talented true freshman running backs. Defensively, some plays were once again allowed, but how bad is it? All of these topics are discussed and many, many more. Questions from t...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon preview Saturday night's game between Toledo and Ohio State. There is a good chance that Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming will be back this game. But is now the time for the Buckeyes to get the running game going, or should they open up the passing attack to shake the rust off of Fleming and Smith-Njigba? The fellas discuss this topic and many, many more as they answer questions from the livestream vi...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview Saturday night's game between Toledo and Ohio State. Statistically, the Rockets have one of the best defenses in the nation, and one of the easiest schedules the first two weeks of the season. How does the Ohio State offense match up against the Toledo defense and where might the Buckeyes have some advantages? The fellas discuss the offensive side of the ball for OSU before turning to the defensive side of things. T...
Sep 16, 2022•32 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman once again compete against each other with bold predictions for what's going to happen this weekend between the Toledo Rockets and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Who will boldly go where the other simply cannot? That depends upon which predictions will actually come to fruition. And those predictions involve turnovers, special teams, a defense getting into the backfield, random math, a dynamic OSU offense, and much, much more. Ch...
Sep 15, 2022•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a number of topics related to Ohio State football. Up first, they go over the latest injury report from Ryan Day, who said he expects Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming to play this week. How will their presumed additions alter things for the Buckeyes? The fellas discuss a number of other topics as well, including the following. - Mike Hall is healthy and good to go. - How did Jim Knowles know that Mike Hall was ...
Sep 14, 2022•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss 10 or so things they learned from rewatching Ohio State's 45-12 win over Arkansas State from this past weekend. What caught the fellas' eyes? A number of things, including the following topics. - Replay hates Ohio State. - CJ Stroud running the ball. - Appreciating CJ Stroud the proper way. - Cornerback play. - How teams are scoring on Ohio State. - Special teams not so special. - Special special teams. - Jim Knowle...
Sep 13, 2022•33 min
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr spend some time talking about that team up north. Michigan beat up on Hawai'i as everyone expected, so the fellas spend most of the show talking about Wolverines quarterback JJ McCarthy. Is he the most dangerous Michigan quarterback the Buckeyes have ever faced? What makes him so dangerous? Why is he the right answer for Michigan? Will he be able to perform against an actual defense this year? All of these topics are discus...
Sep 12, 2022•27 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 45-12 win over Arkansas State. The defense had some issues but they still kept the the Red Wolves out of the end zone. Were they exposed more than they were in week one? Offensively, the Buckeyes averaged 10 yards a play, so is there really anything to complain about? Receivers Marvin Harrison and Emeka Egbuka were fantastic and the fellas discuss those two and a whole sle...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon preview Saturday's matchup between Arkansas State and Ohio State. They discuss matchups, what they'll be watching for, and also answer a ton of questions from the livestream viewers. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in al...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview Saturday's matchup between Ohio State and Arkansas State. Will the Buckeyes come out throwing early and get CJ Stroud to the bench? Will the defense continue their stellar ways? Which freshmen will finally get an opportunity to shine? The fellas cover all of these topics and many, many more.
Sep 09, 2022•35 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman boldly go to the same place the go every week: Prediction Town, population two. The fellas go back and forth making their bold predictions for Ohio State's game against Arkansas State on Saturday. Will the fellas be correct in their boldness, or will they once again be failed by the machinations of fate? There's only one way to find out. Also, just like last week, subscribers to BuckeyeHuddle.com are invited to compete agai...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say about Saturday's win over Notre Dame and this weekend's upcoming game against Arkansas State. Also speaking with reporters was safeties coach Perry Eliano and quarterback CJ Stroud. The fellas discuss a number of topics that were brought up during the interview sessions, as well as a few other things. Here's a brief rundown of today's discussion. - Injury update on Jaxon ...
Sep 07, 2022•36 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they learned after rewatching Ohio State's 21-10 win over Notre Dame. The fellas go back and forth on things that caught their attention, such as the play of CJ Stroud, Paris Johnson's performance, the disruptive nature of JT Tuimoloau, Lathan Ransom stepping up, messages being sent by Jim Knowles, and much, much more. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of ...
Sep 06, 2022•37 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Michigan's 51-7 win over Colorado State to open the season. Jim Harbaugh began the season with a quarterback competition, but based on what the fellas saw on Saturday, that competition is now over. Tom and Tony discuss that subject and then a number of other things that stood out, both good and bad, for the Wolverines. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contrib...
Sep 05, 2022•36 min
In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their instant reactions from Ohio State's 21-10 win over Notre Dame. The offense wasn't as explosive as expected. Is that a problem? How much did the Buckeyes miss Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Is this Jim Knowles defense legit? How good was Mike Hall? All of these topics and more are covered as the fellas also as a number of questions from the viewers of our postgame live stream.
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon preview Saturday's matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame by answering viewer questions about the game for a full two hours. The fellas venture into other college football areas as well, but plenty of time is spent on discussing the biggest game of the weekend.
Sep 03, 2022•2 hr 8 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at the eight biggest games this weekend. Can Michigan pick up where they left off last season? Is Iowa on upset alert? Can North Carolina fix its defense this week? How much talent does Georgia have remaining? Can Florida win as an underdog at home? And much, much more. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with re...
Sep 02, 2022•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day had to say during his radio show and his "lightning round" session with reporters. Day spent time discussing Saturday's matchup with Notre Dame and answering questions about his squad. He talked about his confidence level in his players, particularly his talented group of second-year players. Following those updates, the fellas preview Saturday's game against Notre Dame and then als...
Sep 01, 2022•42 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr boldly predict what is going to happen in Saturday night's Top 5 matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State. The fellas go back and forth with their individual predictions, including some bickering as needed. Among the predictions are the following. - CJ Stroud's production. - A surprise defensive touchdown. - A big day for the Buckeye linebackers. - A long day for a Notre Dame quarterback. - A career day for a number of Buc...
Aug 31, 2022•50 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap everything that Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, Paris Johnson, Ronnie Hickman, and Cade Stover had to say when speaking with reporters on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed in this show are the following. - Jim Knowles' confidence in this defense. - Ryan Day's excitement about seeing the defense in action. - The determination to win the line of scrimmage on offense. - How the Buckeyes will deploy their running attack. - The h...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr provide their annual Tale of the Tape between Ohio State and Michigan. They discuss where the two teams are strong and where they have question marks. The fellas compare each position group between the two teams and tally which program has the best quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive line, defensive line, and so on until they ultimately decide which of these two programs has the best overall team.
Aug 29, 2022•45 min
In the second part of this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon talk Ohio State football. With fall camp now officially over, the fellas talk about what they've learned while also answering a number of questions from the viewers.
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon talk Ohio State football. With fall camp now officially over, the fellas talk about what they've learned while also answering a number of questions from the viewers. This is a two-part episode, with the second half dropping tomorrow.
Aug 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss a number of topics surrounding the world of Ohio State football. Those topics include. - Is junior safety Lathan Ransom healthy? - HOW is Lathan Ransom healthy? - Where is he playing? - What does this mean for the Buckeye defense this year? - Is this OSU receivers room deeper than it was last year? - Why is Brian Hartline planning on playing more guys this year? - What does a "positionless" room really mean? - What ...
Aug 25, 2022•48 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles had to say at interviews on Monday. The fellas address the following topics. - How long will receiver Kam Babb be out with an injury? - How is the health of the cornerbacks right now? - What will the Buckeyes do without Evan Pryor? - How much should we expect to see Dallan Hayden this year? - How much of the defense does Jim Knowles have installed...
Aug 23, 2022•36 min
