Episodios

  • How Will Ohio State Replace All-American DT Kayden McDonald?
    Feb 6 2026
    Ohio State must replace Unanimous All-American nose tackle Kayden McDonald in 2026.

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss how the Buckeyes will go about replacing one of the most active defensive tackles in Ohio State football history.
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    11 m
  • Is Freshman Cornerback Jordan Thomas An IMMEDIATE Contributor?
    Feb 5 2026
    A freshman cornerback has been in the two-deep for the Buckeyes each of the past five seasons. Can Jordan Thomas keep that streak alive in 2026?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the expectations for Jordan Thomas as a true freshman in Ohio State's defense.
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    14 m
  • Is Redshirting Pointless In Today's College Football?
    Feb 5 2026
    If players can leave on a whim for any number of reasons, is there still a point in purposely redshirting any longer?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic from a viewer and wonder what a pending change in the rules could do for the prospect of redshirting.
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    14 m
  • How Effective Was The Middle Eight For Ohio State In 2025?
    Feb 4 2026
    One of many keys to victory that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has talked about over the years is winning the "middle eight," which entails outscoring opponents over the final four minutes of the second quarter and the first four minutes of the third quarter.

    Those two possessions can swing a game in either direction, which is why it is a focus for the Buckeyes and every other program in college football.

    So how effective was that focus this past year for Ohio State?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr look at the numbers to see how well Ryan Day's middle eight plan of attack worked.
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    15 m
  • Earl Little, Jr. Might Be Ohio State's Secret Weapon On Defense
    Feb 4 2026
    The Buckeyes went into the transfer portal and brought in a productive play maker in Florida State safety Earl Little, Jr.

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what to expect this season from Earl Little in this Ohio State defense.
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    11 m
  • Is Ohio State Freshman WR Brock Boyd Being Overlooked?
    Feb 3 2026
    The Buckeyes signed four talented wide receivers in the 2026 recruiting class. The lowest-ranked among them is Brock Boyd, who has also been the most productive in big-time Texas high school.

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the expectations this season for Brock Boyd and wonder if he's being overlooked by Buckeye fans and others.
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    13 m
  • Young Buckeye Pass Rusher Ready For Breakout Season?
    Feb 3 2026
    The Buckeyes will be asking more of sophomore defensive end Zion Grady this year, but what is a realistic expectation for him in 2026?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Zion Grady and his role in this year's defense and what they are expecting to see from him as a true sophomore.
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    13 m
  • Three Concerns On The Ohio State Offensive Line
    Feb 2 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss three concerns facing the Ohio State offensive line as spring ball approaches next month.
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    17 m