The Buckeyes will hold their annual Student Appreciation Day spring practice on Saturday. Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman will be on hand to watch all of the action. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, the fellas preview what they'll be watching. How will the quarterbacks look? Are any other freshmen standing out? Who is repping where? Tony and Tom also discuss defensive line interviews from Thursday, spending time talking about redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jason Moore, and defensive ...
Mar 29, 2024•38 min
Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was expected to impress eventually, but he has wasted no time in setting off all kinds of alarm bells based on his play this spring for the Buckeyes. True freshman receivers at Ohio State rarely work themselves into the regular rotation. Fewer still break into the starting lineup. Based on early reports from those who have seen him this spring, Jeremiah Smith is ready to make an impact immediately. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, To...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min
The Ohio State football team just wrapped up its fourth spring practice of 2024. With the team now more than a quarter of the way through the spring, what have we learned so far? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com talk about that and answer your questions LIVE from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
Mar 22, 2024•20 min
For the first time since Tony Alford's shocking jump from the Ohio State football coaching staff to Michigan, OSU head coach Ryan Day met with the media. Tuesday morning in Columbus, Day shared his thoughts on Alford's move to Sherrone Moore's staff, the Buckeyes' return to the practice field, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekliy Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Day's thoughts on Alford's departure, the plan moving forward in finding a new coach, and Day's role as a su...
Mar 19, 2024•34 min
The Buckeyes are replacing just three starters on defense this season, and they may be filling each of those three spots with veterans who have double-digit starts in their respective careers. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the two-deep on the Ohio State defense from what they've seen from the Buckeyes at spring practice so far. The starters are mostly known, but depth is a must. The fellas discuss the various things they've seen and what ever...
Mar 14, 2024•49 min
Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford left the program on Wednesday to take the same position at the University of Michigan. Garrett Searight says that's the one unwritten rule that you can't break.
Mar 14, 2024•15 min
One of the assistant coaches in college football's greatest rivalry just switched sides. Former Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford just made a shocking move to take the same position with the Buckeyes' arch rivals, the Michigan Wolverines. Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com join host Tom Orr to break down everything you need to know, including why Alford might make the move, the impact of the timing of his jump, who Ryan Day might target as a replacement, and much more....
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The Buckeyes have made it through one week of spring practice. What is the depth chart looking like so far? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they have seen from the two-deep on offense. Is anybody stepping forward at quarterback? Is there a pecking order at receiver? What is the situation at tight end? How deep is the offensive line? The fellas discuss all of these topics and more.
Mar 12, 2024•34 min
The Buckeyes had over 10 players put the NFL on hold for a year so that they could come back and try to win a national championship. Cornerback Denzel Burke said on Thursday that it's "Natty or bust" for the Ohio State football team this year. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this thought and ask if "Natty or bust" is an unfair standard. Or is it exactly what this team should be striving for? The fellas also ask if this is the same standard they've...
Mar 08, 2024•36 min
Spring practice got underway for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday. Following practice, new OSU offensive coordinator Chip Kelly spoke with reporters for the first time as a Buckeye. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything Chip Kelly had to say, including why Kelly decided to leave UCLA, what he thinks of the opportunity at Ohio State, calling plays, where he'll be situated on game days, the energy that he is bringing to the program, and much ...
Mar 06, 2024•30 min
In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr celebrate their 1,000th episode. They answer questions from the livestream viewers throughout the show but also spend plenty of time discussing the likely move to a 14-team playoff coming in 2026, as well as the possibility of adding a signing day in June. The fellas also hold their annual Black Stripe draft, picking which true freshmen will lose their black stripes first and why. All of this and much more.
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 34 min
The Buckeyes return their top five defensive ends from last year and six of their top eight defensive tackles. This is going to be one of the most experienced groups in college football. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State defensive line as the Buckeyes are just a week out from spring ball opening. The fellas discuss how much work JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer are expecting to get this spring, which players are primed for a breakout, whe...
Feb 27, 2024•34 min
Ohio State junior safety Sonny Styles is one of the most versatile players in college football, but versatility eventually needs to find a home. With a loaded defensive back room and a possible need for linebacker help, is it time for Styles to make the move to linebacker? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the current plan and ongoing conversations surrounding Sonny Styles and what will ultimately factor into the decision to keep him where he is or ...
Feb 23, 2024•27 min
Spring football is less than two weeks away for Ohio State and there are plenty of questions looking for answers. One of those questions surrounds junior linebacker CJ Hicks. Can Hicks win a starting job this spring? According to OSU linebackers coach James Laurinaitis, Hicks just needs to "cut it loose and go play." In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State linebacker and offensive line positions, discussing what Laurinaitis had to say about...
Feb 21, 2024•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the hiring of James Laurinaitis as linebackers coach and then get back to their positional previews as the Buckeyes are getting closer and closer to spring ball. Tom and Tony discuss what took so long for Laurinaitis to be finalized, then answer some questions about the receivers. Namely, who is this the biggest spring for, and who will be the Buckeyes' top three receivers when camp opens. The fellas also preview th...
Feb 17, 2024•44 min
Ohio State will open spring camp in three weeks with a pair of running backs with over 2,000 yards rushing in their respective careers. They will also have a quarterback room featuring three former 5-star prospects, which doesn't even include a quarterback with 27 career starts or another with over 10,000 yards passing in high school. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview spring practice for the Ohio State backfield. Can Will Howard make a move this spr...
Feb 13, 2024•46 min
It is great to sign a 5-star quarterback, but how realistic is it to ever expect that player to become a starting quarterback for your team? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic, looking back on Ryan Day's quarterback recruiting at Ohio State and how often it has led to a starting quarterback. They then discuss the likelihood of the current quarterback room producing multiple starters. The fellas also explore the possibility of Chip Kelly co...
Feb 08, 2024•39 min
The Buckeyes are trending upwards for Faheem Delane, the nation's top 2025 safety. What would this addition mean for the Ohio State recruiting class? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this development and talk about what is looking like an extraordinary class in the secondary. The fellas also talk about a spring game announcement and why this could be the most anticipated spring game in Buckeye football history. There is also some Ryan Day discussio...
Feb 06, 2024•32 min
Ohio State has landed another massive commitment from a five-star cornerback as Birmingham (AL) Parker star Na'eem Offord committed to the Buckeyes on his visit this weekend. Offord combines with Devin Sanchez to give Ohio State the top two ranked cornerback prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of this huge pick up for the Buckeyes.
Feb 05, 2024•31 min
Ohio State has welcomed in six transfers to the 2024 Buckeye football team. Five of those transfers were made available to speak with the media on Tuesday. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their first impressions of the newest Buckeyes and discuss how each of them will fit in at Ohio State. They also discuss why each player chose Ohio State and what that says about their collective goals. Before all of that, however, the fellas discuss OSU cornerback...
Feb 01, 2024•46 min
Sherrone Moore was named Michigan head football coach on Friday, taking over for the departed Jim Harbaugh. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the move and what Moore has facing him in Ann Arbor. The fellas talk about whether this was the best possible move for the Wolverines or maybe the only possible move. They then discuss other former assistant coaches who are leading major programs as first-time head coaches.
Jan 29, 2024•36 min
Will the coaching shake up at Michigan provide immediate benefits for Ohio State on the recruiting trail? Marc Givler and Kevin Noon discuss that, Carter Lowe's upcoming decision, and how the Midwest can help the Buckeyes bolster their lines in the next two classes. If you enjoy this special bonus episode, make sure you subscribe to The Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, available wherever you listen to Buckeye Weekly.
Jan 26, 2024•38 min
Jim Harbaugh is leaving Michigan to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon discuss what this means for the Wolverines, their roster, their coaching staff, and also Harbaugh's legacy. The fellas also answer a number of questions from the livestream viewers.
Jan 25, 2024•56 min
There are folks from the Southeastern part of the country who are growing a little uncomfortable with Ohio State's recent success in the transfer portal. The commitments of Caleb Downs and Justin Sayin have sparked a wave of finger pointing at Ohio State. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this matter and the conversations surrounding Ohio State's successes over the month of January. Much of that success has been chalked up to NIL, which has brought ...
Jan 23, 2024•51 min
The good news keeps on coming for the Ohio State Buckeyes as Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin is transferring to OSU. Julian Sayin was the top quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class and was an early enrollee at Alabama just a couple of weeks ago. He will now transfer to Ohio State and compete in a loaded quarterback room for the Buckeyes. In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the news, what made Julian Sayin a take for the Buckeyes, what ...
Jan 21, 2024•14 min
Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class just added another major piece with the commitment of defensive lineman Dominic Kirks. An in-state prospect, Kirks had an unusual road to Ohio State, first committing to Washington, before the Buckeyes made a big push for him in December. He decommitted from the Huskies after the departure of head coach Kalen DeBoer, and visited Ohio State before committing to the Buckeyes. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Kirks as a prospect, the s...
Jan 20, 2024•12 min
In this live instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon react to the news that Alabama Freshman All-American safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State. Is Downs the missing piece to the puzzle? What will he bring to the Buckeye defense? The fellas discuss all of that and much more, while also answering dozens of questions from the live stream viewers.
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Ryan Day has hired a new offensive coordinator. Ohio State announced on Friday that former Penn State and Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien will be the Buckeyes' new offensive coordinator. Is this a good hire? A bad hire? What is O'Brien's background that made him worthy of this job? In this live instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon react to the hire, discuss what O'Brien will be doing, what this means for the rest of the OSU staff, ...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Alabama is losing talented players to the transfer portal like Deion Sanders just showed up and told everybody to get the hell out. Two of the most coveted players that are reportedly hitting the transfer portal are Freshman All-Americans Caleb Downs and Kadyn Proctor. Downs is a talented safety, while Proctor is one of the best young offensive linemen in the nation. Both earned starting spots for the Crimson Tide as true freshmen. So, with both in the portal, which would be the more important p...
Jan 18, 2024•40 min
Jim Harbaugh has been "about to sign a contract extension" for about two months now but still hasn't re-upped with the University of Michigan. Now reports are coming out that he wants immunity from Michigan for any kind of hell storm that may be coming from the NCAA. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to this news and how it is totally the actions of somebody who is 1) very innocent; and 2) wants to stay at Michigan more than anything.
Jan 17, 2024•26 min
