The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Here is a bonus episode for you. This is the latest edition of Buckeye Huddle Primetime with Juck from Monday evening. -Ryan Day's offensive changes in 2025 resulted in less points, lower efficiency and less explosive plays than 2025. How do they get it back?-Days Surprising answer about tight ends. -defensive line up and comers make for a wide open battle on the end.

Who is stepping up on offense? What has impacted the lack of explosion at running back? Could All-Big Ten left tackle Austin Siereveld slide inside to guard this season?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these topics that were revealed by Ryan Day during Monday's press conference. How has Legend Bey's absence impacted the offense? Can Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld, and Phillip Daniels all play together? Who has surprised Ryan Day on offense? The fellas talk about all of this and more, including a little bit of Brock Boyd as well.00:00 Offense Focus Intro00:51 Legend Bey Explosiveness04:12 Run Game Depth Updates04:57 Best Five Offensive Line08:40 Line Continuity Reps11:45 Transfer Tight Ends Rising15:54 Brock Boyd Buzz18:15 Wrap Up And Subscribe

In this bonus episode, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap the top offensive players they saw at Saturday's Ohio State student appreciation day practice. Who stood out and impressed on the offensive side of the ball? This episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning discusses it all.

It was Student Appreciation Day at Ohio State, which meant open practice for students and media. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap a handful of defensive standouts from the day, including defensive tackle James Smith, defensive end Qua Russaw, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and more.

The team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be back inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Saturday to watch practice No. 8 of the Ohio State spring football schedule. So what will Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr be looking for when they watch practice? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, they'll discuss some of the most interesting positional battles, transfer additions, and intriguing freshmen to keep an eye on this spring. 

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down Ohio State's wide receiver depth and what realistic production looks like beyond the top targets. The Buckeyes have four veterans who will play, but there are talented freshmen like Chris Henry, Jr., Brock Boyd, and Jerquaden Guilford making noise as well.How many receivers will actually play, and what should fans expect from WR4, WR5, and beyond?0:00 – Intro and “Steiner math” warning0:33 – WR depth and rotation discussion begins2:25 – Tom on realistic snap distribution3:33 – Historical production for WR4/WR55:38 – Why depth should improve in 20257:23 – Comparing Hartline vs. Hankton usage9:09 – True freshman expectations explained11:15 – Jeremiah Smith vs. historical freshmen11:50 – What “normal” production really looks like13:17 – Fewer tight ends, more WR opportunities15:02 – Freshman stat projections debate18:30 – Final expectations and realistic outlook

Despite losing future first-round picks Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese to the 2026 NFL Draft, Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis is adamant that the standard will remain the standard.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they learned from speaking with James Laurinaitis and the Buckeye linebackers on Thursday, which includes their first meeting with transfer Christian Alliegro.

The Buckeyes brought in a record number of transfers (for them) this winter and many of them have been creating a buzz since they arrived. Others have created a buzz in practice.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they've been hearing about transfers Earl Little, James Smith, Qua Russaw, Christian Alliegro, Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker, and more.

Ohio State wide receiver Brock Boyd became the first member of the 2026 freshman class to lose his black stripe. He was joined on Tuesday by transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro in being officially welcomed to the Buckeye football team.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they heard from Ryan Day on Tuesday, which includes a discussion on what Brock Boyd has done to lose his black stripe. Day also discussed the offensive line, the defensive tackles, freshman receiver Chris Henry, Jr., and much more.

There are a handful of true freshmen who are making waves for the Buckeyes right now.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which Buckeye rookies are making noise so far in spring practice.

In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr is joined by Tony Gerdeman to discuss the breaking news that freshman forward Amare Bynum will be returning for his sophomore season. The duo talk about why this is such big news for the Buckeyes and what needs to happen next for the basketball program.

Only two Buckeyes have lost their black stripes so far, and both of them have been transfers. Who will be the next player to join receiver Kyle Parker and safety Earl Little?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman pick the next eight Buckeyes to have their black stripes removed and discuss why it will happen for each player.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are just three practices into the 2026 spring football schedule, but some early trends are already emerging on the defensive side of the ball. Ross Fulton is the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com.  In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, he joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the early standouts from the spring on Matt Patricia's defense, as well as some different looks he's expecting to see on the defensive line this season. Plus, how transfer additions like DT James Smith, Edge Qua Russaw, and LB Christian Alliegro are fitting in, and how they could provide flexibility on the defense this fall. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes' offense was one of the more efficient attacks in college football in 2025, but lacked explosiveness, especially in the passing game. So how can they go from near the bottom of the nation in yards after catch to the top? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned while talking to OSU superstar WR Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State's new WR coach Cortez Hankton. 

The Buckeyes could be dependent upon some young receivers this season. The good news is that there has been a ton of positive buzz about them.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they learned about young receivers like Kyle Parker, Chris Henry, Jr., and Brock Boyd from OSU receivers coach Cortez Hankton and All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their Thursday conversations with Ohio State football players James Smith, Garrett Stover, and Jermaine Mathews. All three players have stepped up as leaders this year, and all three are doing it from a different position, both literally and figuratively.

Ohio State held its Pro Day on Wednesday. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw at the event, what the players had to say, and some thoughts from Ryan Day thrown in as well.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap their conversations with Ohio State players Brandon Inniss, Carson Hinzman, and Luke Montgomery. Inniss spoke about his need to become more explosive and how he's going about making that happen. The linemen discussed the disappointing finish to last season and the drive to right those wrongs this year. All of this isi discussed and much more.

The Buckeyes lose All-American nose tackle and fifth-year senior Tywone Malone, as well as a handful of transfers, so what do they look like at defensive tackle this spring?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State defensive tackle situation and ask all of the pertinent questions about a very important position.

Kenyatta Jackson is back, but he's joined by a number of new and young defensive ends.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State defensive ends and ask all of the pertinent questions looking for answers. Will this be a position of strength? Who needs to step up? Will the young players emerge? Will Kenyatta Jackson make a step forward? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

How does a team replace two First-Team All-American linebackers?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State linebackers and discuss some glaring questions regarding the position.

The Buckeyes must replace two-time All-American Caleb Downs and starting nickel back Lorenzo Styles, Jr. How will they make that happen?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the safety position for the Buckeyes and discuss how this defense is going to move on without Downs keeping things under control.

The Buckeyes return just two cornerbacks from last year's team who saw any action on defense, but does that mean they're in trouble?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the cornerback position for the Buckeyes and examine all of the questions facing the Ohio State corners.

What will the Ohio State running back situation look like in 2026?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about whether or not the Buckeyes will be running back by committee this season.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer the eternal listener question: will the Buckeyes play at a faster pace this season? They discuss last year's pace as well as the pace of the nation's top teams. If the Buckeyes have more weapons than their opponents, why not try to use more of them?

After answering a listener question about true freshman Legend Bey, there was a retort from a listener saying that having to rely on true freshmen for big plays is not a great situation for the Buckeyes to be in.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman explore this thought and discuss whether or not the Buckeyes will actually be relying on true freshmen for big plays.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about what actually is a realistic expectation for this year's Ohio State football team considering the difficult schedule and the 51 new faces on the team. They also discuss the recent release of win totals, specifically Ohio State's 9.5 number.

In this listener question episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman are asked if the Buckeyes have made up for the portal losses on the defensive line with the portal additions on the defensive line. 

In this listener question episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman are asked how legitimate is the hype surrounding Ohio State freshman running back Legend Bey, and also what would be a good comparison for him. The hosts discuss both of these questions while also talking about realistic projections for the highly touted rookie.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their reactions on what they saw and heard at Thursday's open Ohio State football practice. They discuss watching freshman running back Legend Bey and RB coach Carlos Locklyn, how the secondary is shaping up, the wide receivers, and much more.

Tony Gerdeman joins Juck Miletti in this edition of Buckeye Huddle Primetime to discuss Tuesday's opening of camp and a number of roster questions facing the Buckeyes as the season is now just six months away.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw on day one at Ohio State spring practice. What caught their eye? Who stood out? What's the latest on the depth chart? The fellas talk about all of it in this live show and then answer some questions from the viewers.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer up a full spring preview of the Ohio State tight ends by discussing a number of topics, including who all is back, a storyline to watch, a number to know, a question wanting an answer, a player to watch for, who is trending up or down, the best-case scenario leaving spring, an expectation, and whatever else might be left over.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer up a full spring preview of the Ohio State quarterbacks by discussing a number of topics, including who all is back, a storyline to watch, a number to know, a question wanting an answer, a player to watch for, who is trending up or down, the best-case scenario leaving spring, an expectation, and whatever else might be left over.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer up a full spring preview of the Ohio State wide receivers by discussing a number of topics, including who all is back, a storyline to watch, a number to know, a question wanting an answer, a player to watch for, who is trending up or down, the best-case scenario leaving spring, an expectation, and whatever else might be left over.

In this instant reaction edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman are coming to you live from the Schottenstein Center following Ohio State's 91-78 win over Indiana. The fellas give their thoughts on Bruce Thornton setting the school scoring record and very likely clinching a ticket to the Big Dance.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer up a full spring preview of the Ohio State offensive line by discussing a number of topics, including who all is back, a storyline to watch, a number to know, a question wanting an answer, a player to watch for, who is trending up or down, the best-case scenario leaving spring, an expectation, and whatever else might be left over.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer up a full spring preview of the Ohio State running backs by discussing a number of topics, including who all is back, a storyline to watch, a number to know, a question wanting an answer, a player to watch for, who is trending up or down, the best-case scenario leaving spring, an expectation, and whatever else might be left over.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their expectations this season for true freshman cornerback Jay Timmons.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their thoughts on what to expect from freshman linebacker Cincere Johnson, who comes to Ohio State from Glenville High School, just like Arvell Reese.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their expectations for 5-star freshman defensive end Khari Wilder and the impact he will have on the Buckeyes this year.

It is that time of year again! In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft and try to predict which true freshmen will have their black stripes removed first.