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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

Ohio State Star Announces He Will Be Back For 2023

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the announced return of Buckeyes' leading rusher Miyan Williams to the team. They also discuss the potential return of the rest of the Ohio State running backs. The fellas talk about the state of the game now and how players have to announce that they're staying as much as they announce that they're leaving. They then talk about the addition of Syracuse safety Ja'Had Carter and the departure of cornerback JK Johnson...

Jan 05, 202335 min

10 Reasons To Be Optimistic About The 2023 Buckeyes

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr look ahead to the 2023 season for Ohio State and give you 10 solid reasons you should be optimistic about the Buckeyes' chances next year.

Jan 02, 202343 min

Instant Reaction From A College Football Playoff Thriller In The Peach Bowl

Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com recap Ohio State's 42-41 loss in the 2022 Peach Bowl in this instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast. The fellas discuss CJ Stroud's incredible night, the costly injuries to Marvin Harrison, Jr. and Cade Stover, what went wrong with the Buckeye defense, and the dramatic final moments of the game.

Jan 01, 202348 min

Buckeye Weekly Live: Peach Bowl Problems, Predictions, and Pandemonium

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon go live for a Friday afternoon stream talking about the Peach Bowl between Ohio State and Georgia. The fellas discuss the game and answer dozens of questions from the viewers.

Dec 31, 20221 hr 57 min

Buckeye Weekly Live: Ohio State vs. Georgia Preview From Atlanta

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com spent the day talking to players and coaches from Ohio State and Georgia, then watched both the Buckeyes and Bulldogs practice inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Then they hopped on YouTube live to talk about all of it and answer listener questions as well. In this episode, you'll hear the fellas talk about: The status of Ohio State RB Miyan Williams Who was repping at RB for the Buckeyes in practice The massive difference between how the Bulldogs and Bu...

Dec 29, 20221 hr 30 min

Buckeye Weekly LIVE: BuckeyeHuddle.com Member Q&A

Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, Kevin Noon, and Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com did an exclusive live Q&A show just for members of the site. They answered questions for more than an hour from the site of the 2022 Peach Bowl, including ones about the status of RB Miyan Williams, the future of RB Chip Trayanum, which unheralded young players could potentially have breakout games against Georgia and much more. To be a part of the next exclusive live Q&A show, sign up today to be a member of Buckey...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 2 min

Peach Bowl Preview - 10 Things We Learned Watching Georgia vs LSU

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they learned from watching Georgia's 50-30 win over LSU in the 2022 SEC Championship Game. The fellas go back and forth discussing the Bulldogs' offense, the defense, where LSU was effective, and how it all applies to what Ohio State might see in the Peach Bowl.

Dec 22, 202240 min

Ohio State Recruiting - Early Signing Day Preview

Signing Day is on Wednesday, and in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview what the 2023 signing class is going to look like for the Buckeyes. Where is the class strong, where is it lacking? Are there any surprises in store? The fellas discuss all of the current commitments and a few that could join ship by Wednesday's end.

Dec 20, 202238 min

Peach Bowl Preview - 10 Things We Learned Rewatching Georgia vs Kentucky

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman go back and forth discussing what they learned after rewatching Georgia's 16-6 win at Kentucky from earlier this season. What troubled the Bulldog offense? How were the Wildcats able to stay close, and how close actually were they to pulling off an upset? The fellas discuss the entire game and how it applies to Ohio State and what the Buckeyes might see in the Peach Bowl in two weeks.

Dec 18, 202240 min

Are The Buckeyes As Engaged As They Need To Be For Georgia?

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss the Ohio State news of the day. They also dive into some NIL talks and provide some updates on what the Buckeyes had to say this week. The fellas discuss the transfer portal and some OSU targets, talk recruiting, and answer a ton of questions from the livestream viewers.

Dec 17, 20221 hr 15 min

Are The Buckeyes Getting Healthy At Just The Right Time?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman finish up the last of the remaining listener questions. On the docket today are questions about the lack of snaps for the Buckeye quarterbacks and if that is a concern, the regression of running back vision thsi year, "how did Michigan get so awesome," which defensive backs are getting healthy and how much will it help, and where are the Buckeyes' fruitful second-half adjustments?

Dec 16, 202234 min

What Is Preventing Ohio State From Having A Dominant Defense?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions. First up, however, they discuss the commitment of 5-star 2024 wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. What kind of player is he and what does his commitment mean for the Buckeyes? The fellas then cover topics such as the difficulties of covering the team after a loss, why can't Ohio State have a dominating defense, what will the RB room look like next year, some early projections for Caden Curr...

Dec 15, 202240 min

What Makes Ohio State Quarterback Commit Lincoln Kienholz Special?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman spend some time recapping a busy Wednesday of player interviews. Over 20 Buckeyes spoke with reporters, with popular topics being the loss to Michigan and also the injury to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The season-ending surgery for TreVeyon Henderson is also discussed and what the absence now means for the Buckeyes. To start the show, however, Tony and Tom talk about the commitment of 4-star quarterback Lincoln Kienholz and what ma...

Dec 15, 202240 min

Peach Bowl Preview: 10 Things We Learned Watching Georgia vs. Tennessee

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share 10 things they learned from watching Georgia's 27-13 win over Tennessee this past November. The fellas discuss how much Tennessee's attack mirrors what Ohio State might do in the Peach Bowl. Where might the Buckeyes have advantages and disadvantages? They discuss everything while talking about one of Georgia's more dominating -- and yet closer-than-it-should-have-been -- victories.

Dec 13, 202237 min

Why Didn't Ryan Day Go Outside Ohio State For His Latest Coaching Hire?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Ryan Day's latest coaching moves as they answer questions from listeners. What does the expected hire of Keenan Bailey mean for the Buckeyes? What is going to happen at offensive coordinator? Other topics involve Deion Sanders' move to Colorado, the evolution of the Ohio State running game for next year, last-minute commits and decommits on the recruiting trail, and whether or not the Buckeyes could provide Michigan...

Dec 12, 202237 min

Peach Bowl Preview: 10 Things We Learned Watching Georgia Vs. Missouri

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about what they learned from watching Georgia's 26-22 come-from-behind win over Missouri this season. The fellas discuss several reasons for the Bulldogs' near-defeat and how it might apply to their Peach Bowl matchup with the Buckeyes at the end of the month.

Dec 11, 202233 min

Peach Bowl, Award Snubs and So Much More for the Buckeyes

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss a handful of college football awards, including the Biletnikoff (which did not go to the best receiver in the nation). The fellas also discuss the Peach Bowl a bit and also answer a number of questions from the livestream viewers.

Dec 10, 20221 hr 8 min

How Much Longer Will Ohio State Lose Recruits And Transfer Portal Targets Due To NIL?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about a number of topics by answering a handful of listener questions. The topic du jour is NIL and its impact on Ohio State right now. Will the Buckeyes ever get their collective minds together and figure out how to keep up in the world of NIL and collectives? OSU AD Gene Smith released a statement to this fact on Thursday, so the fellas also discuss the meaning behind that particular call to action. They also discuss...

Dec 08, 202239 min

Peach Bowl Preview: 10 Things We Learned Watching Georgia vs. Oregon

As Ohio State prepares to face top-ranked Georgia in the 2022 Peach Bowl, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com are working to get you ready for the game by rewatching some of the Bulldogs' biggest games of the year to figure out what they might mean for the College Football Playoff semifinal matchup on New Year's Eve. The first edition looks at the Dawgs' opening weekend blowout win over Oregon, one of the most impressive performances of the year by any team. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.co...

Dec 06, 202238 min

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is Out, Will The Buckeyes Lose A Coach Too?

Two major pieces of news about the Ohio State football program broke almost simultaneously on Monday afternoon. Star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba announced that he will not play in the College Football Playoff due to ongoing injury issues. And just minutes after that bombshell dropped, news broke that OSU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was close to accepting the head coaching job at Tulsa. Kevin Noon and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of both pieces of news on this special live ...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 9 min

Live: Rankings Reveal - Buckeyes And Georgia Will Meet In The Peach Bowl!

In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon follow along live with Sunday's College Football Playoff rankings reveal. They react to the Buckeyes being paired up with Georgia in the Peach Bowl, as well as TCU and Michigan getting set for battle in the Fiesta Bowl. They discuss the Buckeyes being granted a second life and answer a slew of questions from the livestream viewers.

Dec 05, 20221 hr 40 min

Bonus Episode: What USC's Blowout Loss Means For Ohio State In The College Football Playoff

This is an extended episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning that we wanted to share with all of our Buckeye Weekly subscribers. The Utah Utes dominated USC, 47-23 to roll to the 2022 Pac-12 conference championship. More importantly for Ohio State, the lopsided defeat meant that Lincoln Riley and the Trojans will almost certainly not be a part of the four-team field for the College Football Playoff. For No. 5 Ohio State, that is extremely good news. In this very, very extended live episode of the Bu...

Dec 03, 20221 hr 51 min

Who Should Buckeye Fans Be Rooting For This Weekend?

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss the important conference championship games and how they could impact the Ohio State playoff prospects. They also discuss the news of playoff expansion and how that will affect the Buckeyes and college football moving forward. Questions from the livestream viewers are also answered throughout the show.

Dec 02, 20221 hr 4 min

Buckeyes Fall In CFP Rankings -- What's Next In Race For Final Four?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr have a livestream watch-along of the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. The Buckeyes have fallen three spots to No. 5. Does that mean they're out of the playoff picture? Not at all. The fellas discuss what needs to happen for OSU to get back in, as well as a couple of crazier options that could feature some fantastic conference matchups in the semifinals. They also answer a handful of questions through...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 32 min

With Luke Fickell and Matt Rhule Now In The Mix, Who Is The B1G's Best Head Coach?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss some recent goings-on around Ohio State and the Big Ten. First, they recap a handful of official visits from players who are committed to other schools. Then they discuss the new coaching hires in the Big Ten with Nebraska and Matt Rhule and Wisconsin and Luke Fickell. Both are good hires, but it begs the question of who the best coach in the Big Ten is now. So Tony and Tom then decide to rank the Big Ten's coaches ...

Nov 29, 202248 min

Instant Reaction From Michigan's 45-23 Win Over Ohio State

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions from Ohio State's 45-23 loss to Michigan. The Big Ten title is gone, playoff hopes are fleeting, but even more importantly what does this mean for Ohio State's status in this rivalry? What happened? Why did it happen? And when will it stop happening? Tom and Tony discuss all of this and take several questions from the live viewers.

Nov 27, 20221 hr 37 min

Live: It's A Full-Blown Michigan-Ohio State Preview!

In this extended live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are joined by Kevin Noon, Marc Givler, and Ross Fulton as the five of them break down every element of Saturday's matchup between Michigan and Ohio State. Ross goes through the Xs and Os, Marc updates the huge recruiting weekend, and all five of them answer questions from the livestream viewers as they get into the nuts and bolts of the best rivalry in sports.

Nov 26, 20222 hr 19 min

Answering 18 Questions About Ohio State vs Michigan

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer 18 listener questions about Saturday's game between Ohio State and Michigan. They discuss topics regarding Dallan Hayden, Mike Hall, an Ohio State national title following a loss to Michigan, who is more vital to their respective teams, how has OSU's run defense changed in a year, what's up with Matt Jones, will the team that wins the rushing battle win the game, and many, many others. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to ...

Nov 25, 202252 min

Ohio State vs Michigan Tale Of The Tape

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at Ohio State and Michigan position by position. Who has the better QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, OL, DL, LB, CBs, SAFs, and Special Teams? The fellas break it down spot by spot and player by player as they try to measure out which squad is better before Saturday's game makes all of this irrelevant. Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-t...

Nov 25, 202231 min
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