The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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

January 12, 2026 11 mins
The Buckeyes have landed commitments from a pair of Alabama defensive starters.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the commitments of Alabama defensive tackle James Smith and edge linebacker Qua Russaw and what both players could bring to the Ohio State defense in 2026.
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Ohio State has landed a commitment from Big Ten quarterback Justyn Martin.

Martin played this past season at Maryland after spending the previous two years at UCLA. What are the Buckeyes getting in this commitment and what will be expected of him in 2026? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these very topics.
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Could Duke safety Terry Moore be the finishing touch for the Ohio State secondary?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take a look Duke safety Terry Moore as a possible portal target for the Buckeyes. What's his game like? How would he fit into OSU's defense? The fellas talk about all of this and more.
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January 11, 2026 31 mins
In this bonus episode of Juck On Bucks, Juck Miletti is joined by Tony Gerdeman as the duo discuss the current state of Ohio State football and why so many players are transferring. Is this a sign of bad things to come? Is this the new normal? Is it indeed time to panic? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

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The Buckeyes have landed top portal safety Earl Little, Jr. 

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Buckeyes landing Florida State safety Earl Little. They discuss what kind of players  the Buckeyes are getting and what he can bring to this Ohio State defense.
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The Buckeyes are hosting a pair of transfer quarterbacks.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Ohio State hosting veteran quarterbacks Justyn Martin and Ryan Staub, where each guy is coming from, and how they might fit into Ohio State's plans.
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Defensive end target Chaz Coleman is transferring to Tennessee. So now what for Ohio State?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Chaz Coleman signing with Tennessee and where Ohio State goes from here on their hunt for a defensive end in the transfer portal.
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Ohio State safety Faheem Delane is entering the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State freshman safety Faheem Delane is entering the transfer portal. Delane was seen as a potential starter in 2026, so what does this mean for the Buckeyes moving forward? The hosts discuss this and also wonder about a possible replacement or two.
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Marc and Juck discuss the Ohio State signees and recruiting targets competing this week at the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
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Northwestern tight end Hunter Welcing is visiting Ohio State.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the news that Northwetern tight end Hunter Welcing is visiting Ohio State. What kind of player is he and what could he bring to the Buckeyes? The fellas talk about these topics and more.
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Another Ohio State wide receiver is entering the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent news that freshman wide receiver Bodpegn Miller is entering the transfer portal.
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Ohio State junior safety Malik Hartford is headed to the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that junior safety Malik  Hartford is leaving for the portal. They discuss what this means for the Buckeyes and the safety room moving forward.
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January 9, 2026 10 mins
The Buckeyes are hosting one of the top running backs in the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the upcoming visit of former Michigan State running back Makhi Frazier. The fellas discuss Frazier's time at MSU -- including his 100-yard performance against Michigan this season, how he could fit into the Ohio State offense, and much more.
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Two more young defensive linemen are entering the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that redshirt freshman defensive tackle Eric Mensah and true freshman defensive tackle Jarquez Carter are both entering the transfer portal. The fellas discuss what they Buckeyes are losing, how they will replaced, and what is next for the Buckeyes overall.
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The Buckeyes are hosting one of the top defensive tackles in the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take a closer look at Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu, who will be taking a visit to Ohio State this weekend. What kind of player is he and what kind of fit would he be in the Ohio State defense?
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The Buckeyes are looking at a pair of Alabama defenders.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr touch on the commitment of Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro, whom they had just done a previous show on. They then get into the discussion of possible visits by Alabama defensive lineman James Smith and linebacker Qua Russaw, and how both players fit -- or don't -- in the Ohio State defense.
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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at another transfer portal possibility in the form of Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro. The two sides have been in contact. What kind of fit would he be in the Ohio State offense and what would it mean for the other linebackers in the room? All of this is discussed and more.
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Ohio State has landed UTSA transfer WR Devin McCuin.

In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this commitment and what it means for Ohio State and what McCuin can bring to the Buckeye offense.
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January 7, 2026 8 mins
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate has announced that he will be foregoing his senior year and entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Carnell Tate's rise at Ohio State, where he'll stand among the OSU WR greats, what the NFL will be getting, and more.
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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking -- but expected -- news that Caleb Downs is headed to the NFL. They discuss his time at Ohio State and what he'll do moving forward.
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