The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

In today's episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which three former Buckeyes they would add to this year's team in order to best guarantee a national championship. Should they choose the best players or the biggest needs? The fellas discuss a large number of former players before coming to their own separate conclusions. Who would you take? Let us know!

In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions to the commitment of defensive tackle Tywone Malone. The former Top 100 member of the 2021 recruiting class who signed with Ole Miss has now announced his transfer to Ohio State. What are the Buckeyes getting in Malone? What does this mean for the rest of the defensive line? The fellas talk about all of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the recent release of the 2024 College Football Playoff dates and sites, and then they talk about how the constant travel -- and especially where the travel might be -- could put Ohio State at a disadvantage relative to the rest of the nation's powers.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the commitment of running back Jordan Lyle. Why are the recruiting rankings so far apart on Lyle? What does the addition do to the rest of the class? Why is it important that the Buckeyes are taking three running backs in this class? The fellas also talk about where Ohio State is scholarships-wise. The Buckeyes need to be at the NCAA limit of 85 scholarships, but right now they are over. Why is this the case for some many programs? Tony and Tom break it all down and then some.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the surprising departure of redshirt freshman receiver Kaleb Brown to the transfer portal. Why now for Brown? The fellas discuss the what this means for the Buckeyes and how they will handle the departure in the near future and down the road.

This is an episode of Marc Givler's Skull Session Recruiting Podcast for you to check out!Ohio State picked up a big addition on Sunday afternoon in San Diego State offensive line transfer Josh Simmons. Tony Gerdeman joins Marc Givler to break down what this means for the Buckeyes who have had some O-Line concerns during the spring.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reaction to the news that Notre Dame cornerback Lorenzo Styles, Jr. is transferring to Ohio State. Why are the Buckeyes a good fit? Why weren't the Irish? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

Few people would disagree that Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State are going to be three of the top-five teams in the nation this upcoming season. Many people would say they would be the top-three teams and just argue on the order of each of them. Something that cannot be argued is the fact that all three of these teams are thin on quarterback experience as Bryce Young, Stetson Bennett and CJ Stroud are all moving on and names like Jalen Milroe, Carson Beck and Kyle McCord are being talked about but none of those three have locked down their position battles and one program could still be looking to the portal for reinforcements. It is not rare that the top of football is this unsettled at quarterback, and we felt it was a great time to sit down with people who cover these teams to get the latest as spring ball is done for most and the long wait to the fall is underway. Join us along with Tony Tsoukalas of TideIllustrated.com, Jed May of UGASports.com and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com as we talk quarterbacks.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address a handful of listener questions. Among the questions addressed in today's show include whether or not the fellas think the Buckeyes are now more or less likely to win it all based on what they saw in the spring. There are also questions about the Top 15 people on the Ohio State beat, terrible assistant coach hires, Big Ten expansion options based on food, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a handful of listener questions. Among the topics they tackle are the transfer portal and OSU's lack of activity, thoughts on the ongoing craziness at Colorado, an over/under of 11.5 wins for the Buckeyes, the Wonderlic test, TreVeyon Henderson's upcoming season, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down their top six risers of spring ball. Which Buckeyes made the most of their 15 practices? The fellas each have three players that they single out. They also discuss where the Buckeyes should turn in the transfer portal, and also talk about whether or not there's even anybody in there to turn to yet.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap the latest news and notes around Ohio State football. The fellas open the show by discussing Brian Hartline's accident and the potential fallout. They then move to an ongoing Twitter beef between Ohio State and Michigan commits. Is this a healthy dialogue? Should Buckeye commits even be chirping at this point? The show closes with thoughts on new Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and what he could be bringing to the conference.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their instant reactions from Ohio State's 40-31 win over Ohio State in this year's spring game. Is the offensive line as big a concern as it looked like? How about that secondary, though? The fellas discuss everything they saw and also answered questions from the livestream viewers.

The 2023 Ohio State Spring Game is set to kick off Saturday at noon inside Ohio Stadium. It will be the final chance for fans and media to see the Buckeyes before the start of fall camp in August, and there are a lot of big storylines to know heading into the game.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast presented as a bonus episode on the Buckeye Weekly feed, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about a number of those storylines including:The battle for the starting QB job, and the impact that Devin Brown's absence will haveHow he's feeling about the search for replacements at both tackle positions as well as center on the offensive lineWhether the Buckeyes might dip into the Transfer Portal to fill holes on the offensive lineWhich young players he's most interested in watching on SaturdayAnd much more

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman ring in the new college football year with bold predictions for Saturday's Ohio State spring game.

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown suffered an injury in practice recently and will not participate in the spring game. What does the injury mean for Brown's chances of starting this year? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the injury, Brown's situation, and what it means for the Buckeyes. They also recap some of what head coach Ryan Day had to say to reporters on Wednesday, specifally his concerns on the offensive line.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reaction to Tuesday night's commitment of four-star Texas linebacker Payton Pierce. Pierce is the second defensive member of Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class. Who is he and what is he bringing to the Buckeyes? What is next for Ohio State on the recruiting trail? The fellas discuss all of that and more.

THIS IS AN EPISODE OF KEVIN NOON'S 'BIG ME KICKOFF.'---The 2023 NFL Draft is less than a month away and front offices are putting in overtime to sort out their draft boards and figure out who to make multi-million dollar investments in.For teams at the top of the draft, quarterback is very much front-and-center because you would not be at the top of the draft if everything was working out.That is good news for players like CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis as they all expect to hear their names called very early in just a few short weeks, but only one player can go first out of that group and with Carolina moving up to No. 1, there is little drama that the first pick overall will be a quarterback. Who is on top and why? What does each player bring and what are the challenges?Join Kevin Noon here on the Big Me Kickoff as he is joined by Ian Valentino from Pro Football Network as they go in-depth on the quarterback position in the draft.Get out ahead of everyone else and be ready to witness the event that every football player dreams of being a part of.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions to 4-star Georgia quarterback Air Noland committing to Ohio State. Noland won a state title last year for Langston Hughes High School. The left-hander threw for over 4,000 yards last year as a junior. What kind of players are the Buckeyes getting? Why was Ohio State the right choice? The fellas talk about all of it.

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they got to see Friday morning at Ohio State football practice. They are joined by Kevin Noon behind the camera as they field questions from the live stream viewers and recap what they saw. They talk about the Ohio State quarterbacks having to check down for most of the practice, and why that's actually a good thing. They discuss the players who lost their black stripes. They talk players stepping up while others are injured, and much, much more.

Ohio State just added a second 5-star wide receiver to its 2024 recruiting class. Mylan Graham, a deep-threat prospect with elite speed, just committed to the Buckeyes on Tuesday night. He is the second out-of-state offensive skill player to commit to OSU this week. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss where Graham might fit in the Buckeyes' offense, and whether another big offensive commitment could be on the way later this week.

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn't sign a running back in the 2023 recruiting class, but they're already off to a great start for 2024. James Peoples, a 4-star prospect out of San Antonio, Texas, ranked as the No. 69 overall prospect in his class in the 247 composite, just announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of the news, the importance of a strong class of backs for the Buckeyes in 2024, and much more. Plus, could Ohio State be less than a week from locking in its 2024 quarterback as well?

In this special live bonus episode, Kevin Noon and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the most interesting things they saw and learned during Saturday's Student Appreciation Practice inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The guys discuss the dominance of the defensive line, including second-year standout Kenyatta Jackson, Jr., the impressive performances of WR Carnell Tate, RB Dallan Hayden, TE Jelani Thurman, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap a Thursday interview session with Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and safeties coach Perry Eliano, as well as what they heard from a number of members of the OSU secondary, including newcomers Davison Igbinosun and Ja'Had Carter, as well as veterans Lathan Ransom, Denzel Burke, Jordan Hancock and Josh Proctor, along with sophomore Sonny Styles and nickel Cam Martinez. The fellas also answer questions from the livestream viewers.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they saw on Tuesday at Ohio State football practice. They also discuss what Jim Knowles and Brian Hartline had to say following practice. There are some young players emerging who could be forging some roles on both offense and defnese, so the fellas talk about them.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything they learned following Ohio State football practice on Thursday. It was interview day for the Buckeyes on the offensive and defensive lines, so the fellas discuss what they heard from Justin Frye and Larry Johnson, as well as a dozen or so players who talked about camp and where things stand right now for the team as a whole.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss some of the things that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say following practice No. 3 on Tuesday. This was the first practice in pads for the Buckeyes, so the intensity is ramping up. How is Day feeling about his offensive line? What area is he seemingly feeling quite good about? The fellas talk about both of those things and also answer a number of questions from the livestream viewers.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft. They hold a snake draft picking which true freshman on the Ohio State football team will lose their black stripes first. The removal of a black stripe from a player's helmet indicates that he has done enough in practice or in a game to be considered a full-fledged member of the team. Tom is defending his crown from last season, but nobody remembers that. The past is history. Today, the fellas look at the future and make their best guesses as to which true freshmen will make the biggest impacts in practice first.

Tom Orr and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com host a special live episode of Buckeye Weekly, answering your questions about competing in the Olympics, Michigan coming hard into Ohio in recruiting, the NCAA Tournament and much more.

The first full day of the 2023 NCAA Tournament tips off on Thursday, which has Kevin Noon and Tom Orr feeling a little nostalgic for some of the great March Madness moments of the past. With Tony Gerdeman off for the day, the fellas discuss some of their NCAA Tournament memories, as well as their favorite tips for picking a winning bracket.Then the conversation turns to a report from Dick "Hoops" Weiss that Chris Holtmann is a leading candidate to take the vacant head coaching job at Notre Dame. The guys make the arguments for and against Holtmann taking that leap.And finally, they answer some listener questions about everything from playing in an NFL game to audiobooks.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they saw in Tuesday's practice at Ohio State. They also discuss what they heard from the OSU receivers and linebackers in the interviews afterward. Also speaking to reporters was offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, so the fellas discuss a bit of what he had to say as well. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following day one of Ohio State spring ball. The fellas were permitted to watch a little bit of practice, and then had an opportunity to meet with Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, and the Buckeye quarterbacks. What did they glean from the day? They go over all of it. Some depth chart news, injury updates, and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the recent news that the Big XII may be looking to poach Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah. This would leave six teams remaining in the Pac 12. Would the possible collapse of the Pac 12 cause the Big Ten to extend invitations to programs like Washington, Oregon, Stanford, and Cal? Is the money there to make it work for the current Big Ten programs? And if so, could top Big Ten programs like Ohio State and Michigan demand more money than their conference partners? If the Big Ten makes a move, what does the SEC do to respond? Can they destabilize an ACC that has a grant of rights deal through 2036? Tony and Tom discuss all of this and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State cornerback position heading into spring practice. The Buckeyes are healthy at the position, so how much will that impact their performance in the spring? Denzel Burke is the lone returning starter, but no jobs are guaranteed. There are a number of options to start this year. The fellas discuss all of the scholarship options on the table for the Buckeyes at cornerback.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State running backs this spring. The Buckeyes will be without Evan Pryor and TreVeyon Henderson, so what does that mean for everyone else? How much work will Miyan Williams get? What is next for Dallan Hayden? Everybody at this point feels like a known quantity, so what can we actually learn from the OSU RBs this spring?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman continue their spring positional previews with a look at the Ohio State defensive line. The fellas discuss what they know, what they think they know, and what they expect to learn this spring about the Buckeyes on the defensive line. Among the topics they discuss is Jack Sawyer and the pushing and pulling of his usage, the next step for the defensive tackles, is Tyleik Williams finally ready to put it all together, is there a two-deep yet, and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring positional previews by taking a look at the Ohio State offensive line. They first discuss what they know, then go into what they think they know, then conclude with what they expect to learn during spring practice. They discuss topics about positional adjustments, where Josh Fryar will play, is there a left tackle on the roster, what's the situation at center, and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at the Ohio State linebackers in the spring positional preview. The Buckeyes will be without starting middle linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, so the fellas wonder who that benefits most. They also discuss what to expect from the likes of Steele Chambers, Cody Simon, CJ Hicks, Gabe Powers, and Reid Carrico this spring. Can Hicks, Powers, and Carrico make a move and start to earn larger roles in this Buckeyes' defense? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview spring practice for the Ohio State wide receivers and tight ends. The fellas try to put some depth charts together. They discuss who has enrolled early and who is out with injury. They also talk about how those injuries are going to allow for some significant opportunities for some young receivers. A couple of listener questions are also thrown in for good measure.

The NFL Draft is still a couple of months out but that does not mean the process is not going full-steam ahead for everyone involved. The all-star games are over and attention now is turning to the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine. We felt this was the perfect time to catch up with Ian Cummings of the Pro Football Network to get some of his thoughts about what could be coming with NFL Draft 2023. What will the quarterback derby look like? Who is his number one right now? Can CJ Stroud accomplish something that has been a long time coming for the Buckeyes? Ohio State has three big-time linemen in the draft on the offensive side, is there a chance we could see two come off the board on night one? Zach Harrison may not be getting a lot of mention right now but why will that change come NFL Combine time?That and so much more. And be sure to follow Ian Cummings at @IC_Draft and at @PFN365

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the spring ahead for the Ohio State safeties. The Buckeyes lose two starters from this past season, but they have replacements waiting in the wings. Where does Sonny Styles fit into OSU's plans? What about Syracuse transfer Ja'Had Carter? Lathan Ransom returns, but in what role? What does the return of Josh Proctor mean for the Buckeyes as well? And what happens if Kye Stokes suddenly emerges as a starter for this Ohio State defense? The fellas discuss all of this and more in previewing the Buckeyes at safety as they head into spring ball in one month.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr begin to preview spring football for the Buckeyes. Today they preview the Ohio State quarterback situation. How wide open is the battle this spring? Does anybody have a leg up? The fellas discuss the competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown while also answering listener questions about the Buckeye QBs.