The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat.
Episodes
February 4, 2026 • 15 mins
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 f...
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 f...
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February 4, 2026 • 10 mins
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.
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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February 3, 2026 • 13 mins
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.
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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February 2, 2026 • 13 mins
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.
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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February 2, 2026 • 17 mins
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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February 1, 2026 • 14 mins
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day says that Legend Bey is lightning in a bottle, but what does that mean for this coming season?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State freshman athlete Legend Bey and what to expect from him as a true freshman at Ohio State.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State freshman athlete Legend Bey and what to expect from him as a true freshman at Ohio State.
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February 1, 2026 • 10 mins
Ohio State has reportedly hired Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher to helm the same position with the Buckeyes.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the hire, Discher's past, and why having a special teams coordinator isn't the end of the world like some people used to think it was.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the hire, Discher's past, and why having a special teams coordinator isn't the end of the world like some people used to think it was.
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February 1, 2026 • 13 mins
Will true freshman wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr. earn a starting role in 2026?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the starting possibilities for Chris Henry, Jr. and they wonder if people are expecting too much from the Ohio State freshman.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the starting possibilities for Chris Henry, Jr. and they wonder if people are expecting too much from the Ohio State freshman.
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January 31, 2026 • 14 mins
The Buckeyes are replacing both of their starting linebackers, which has created a number of concerns at the position.
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the three biggest concerns at linebacker ahead of spring ball.
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the three biggest concerns at linebacker ahead of spring ball.
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January 30, 2026 • 15 mins
Was the transfer portal a net win or loss for the Buckeyes?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about whether or not the transfer portal was a net positive or negative for the Buckeyes.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about whether or not the transfer portal was a net positive or negative for the Buckeyes.
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January 30, 2026 • 10 mins
Which Buckeyes are at risk of losing a job to a transfer portal addition?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dicuss this listener question. Are there any starters who have had their jobs already given to a transfer portal addition?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dicuss this listener question. Are there any starters who have had their jobs already given to a transfer portal addition?
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January 30, 2026 • 16 mins
Now that they have a couple of Buckeyes on the team, is Notre Dame the next team from the Midwest to win a national title?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer that listener question and others, including will Buckeye fans hear what they want to hear the next time Ryan Day talks to the media?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer that listener question and others, including will Buckeye fans hear what they want to hear the next time Ryan Day talks to the media?
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January 29, 2026 • 14 mins
The Buckeyes lost a number of talented players to the transfer portal, but did they lose anybody that they were unable to replace? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener questions about the portal and the Buckeyes' role in it.
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January 28, 2026 • 13 mins
The Buckeyes signed some 2026 starters out of the transfer portal, but did they sign any out of high school?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a listener question about the possibility of any of the Buckeyes' freshmen winning a starting job this year. Note: There was an audio issue during this show, which we greatly apologize for.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a listener question about the possibility of any of the Buckeyes' freshmen winning a starting job this year. Note: There was an audio issue during this show, which we greatly apologize for.
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January 28, 2026 • 13 mins
Every schedule has a trap game or two, including the Buckeyes' newly released 2026 football schedule.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they view as the trap games on Ohio State's 2026 schedule.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they view as the trap games on Ohio State's 2026 schedule.
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January 28, 2026 • 17 mins
The Ohio State football schedule for the 2026 season has been released and there's nothing easy about it.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five toughest games on next year's schedule.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five toughest games on next year's schedule.
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January 27, 2026 • 20 mins
The final 2026 recruiting rankings have been released by Rivals and nobody has signed more 5-star signees than the Buckeyes.
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman discuss the final rankings, the five 5-stars for the Buckeyes, the fact that four of the top six players in the nation are not headed to traditional powers, and more.
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman discuss the final rankings, the five 5-stars for the Buckeyes, the fact that four of the top six players in the nation are not headed to traditional powers, and more.
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January 27, 2026 • 19 mins
The Buckeyes added 17 players through the transfer portal, but how many of them will be All-Big Ten?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which of the Buckeyes portal additions will make an impact that earns them All-Big Ten status.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which of the Buckeyes portal additions will make an impact that earns them All-Big Ten status.
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January 27, 2026 • 15 mins
Is Arthur Smith a home-run hire for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes?
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their thoughts on the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their thoughts on the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.
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January 26, 2026 • 12 mins
Have the Buckeyes landed a First-Team All-American out of the transfer portal?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their picks for which transfer portal additions will be First-Team All-Americans for the Buckeyes.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their picks for which transfer portal additions will be First-Team All-Americans for the Buckeyes.
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