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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat. You can also find them at BuckeyeInsiders.com. 

  1. vor 10 Std.

    The Four BIGGEST Linebacker Concerns

    Ohio State lost two elite linebackers from last year’s national championship defense, so how concerned should Buckeye fans be about the position in 2026? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the biggest linebacker concerns facing Ohio State this season, including the challenge of replacing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, the pressure on Payton Pierce as the new leader of the defense, the importance of tackling consistency, and how much Riley Pettijohn, Christian Allegro, TJ Alford, Eli Lee, and others could factor into the rotation. The Buckeyes may not have two first-round linebackers again, but can Matt Patricia and the Ohio State defense still find the right answers? Join us at BuckeyeInsiders.com for more Ohio State football coverage, message board discussion, insider analysis, and more. 00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 01:01 BuckeyeInsiders.com is live 01:56 The biggest concerns at linebacker 02:25 Replacing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese 03:17 Can Ohio State still have very good linebacker play? 05:41 Why the Buckeyes don’t have to replace everyone one-for-one 06:25 Concern No. 2: Tackling without Sonny Styles 07:26 How much does Ohio State’s margin for error shrink? 09:15 The impact of losing Caleb Downs behind the linebackers 10:20 Concern No. 3: Payton Pierce taking over the defense 11:25 Why Pierce may already be prepared for the role 13:09 Concern No. 4: Figuring out Riley Pettijohn’s role 14:20 Why missing spring matters for Pettijohn 15:26 How TJ Alford and C.J. Hicks-style versatility could help the rotation 16:28 Eli Lee, depth, coaching, and final thoughts 17:10 Subscribe, comment, and join BuckeyeInsiders.com

    20 Min.

  2. vor 1 Tag

    Four MAJOR Concerns on the Offensive Line

    Ohio State’s offensive line could be very good this season — but there are still some important questions to answer. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss four major concerns for the Buckeyes up front, including the left tackle situation, Philip Daniels’ development, how the line handles movement and stunts, and how quickly Ohio State can settle on its best five. They also discuss where Austin Siereveld, Ian Moore, Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery, Philip Daniels, Josh Padilla, Gabe VanSickle, and Jake Cook could fit into the offensive line picture. 00:00 — Intro 00:07 — Tom reacts to the title 00:19 — Concern No. 1: Is Ian Moore ready at left tackle? 01:37 — Why Ian Moore is more of a question than a crisis 03:46 — Concern No. 2: Philip Daniels’ next step 05:36 — Right-side issues from last season 06:09 — How much growth has Daniels already shown? 07:59 — Concern No. 3: Can the line handle movement and stunts? 10:08 — Why experience and Arthur Smith could help 12:21 — Concern No. 4: How long until Ohio State finds its best five? 14:11 — Fall camp options and possible offensive line combinations 16:33 — Final thoughts and listener questions What is your biggest concern with Ohio State’s offensive line this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates, coverage, and more.

    19 Min.

  3. vor 1 Tag

    Launch Day! Buckeye Insiders Is About To Go Live!

    The day we've been waiting for is finally (almost) here! Buckeye Insiders, the new Ohio State fan community is set to launch Wednesday, July 8 at Noon Eastern.  Who is a part of the new site? How is it going to be different? How can you be a part of it all? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to talk about everything you need to know to be a part of the big launch day.  Today's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

    15 Min.

  4. vor 2 Tagen

    Could This Be the Deepest Buckeye Backfield Ever?

    Could Ohio State have its deepest running back room in more than 30 years? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss whether the Buckeyes’ current backfield could be the deepest since the loaded 1992 group that featured Robert Smith, Raymont Harris, Jeff Cothran, Eddie George, Butler By’not’e, and others. They compare that room to the current group of Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, Turbo Rogers, and more. They also look back at other Ohio State running back rooms from the Cooper, Tressel, Meyer, and Day eras to determine where this year’s group could eventually rank. 00:00 — Intro 00:10 — BuckeyeInsiders.com launch update 00:38 — Could this be Ohio State’s deepest RB room since 1992? 02:47 — Comparing this year’s backfield to the 1992 group 05:05 — Could this year’s production exceed 1992? 07:19 — Why the 1992 rushing numbers need context 10:17 — Remembering Tim Williams and the 1992 offense 13:48 — Other Ohio State running back rooms in the conversation 17:18 — NFL production from past Buckeye backfields 19:19 — Final thoughts and listener question Could Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, and the rest of Ohio State’s running backs become one of the deepest backfields in Buckeye history? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates on the launch of the new site.

    21 Min.

  5. vor 3 Tagen

    Is Bryce Underwood the Best Player In Michigan History?

    Bryce Underwood says he feels like he is the best player ever to come out of Michigan. Is that confidence, or is that going too far? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Underwood’s comments, whether he meant the best player from the state of Michigan or the best player from the University of Michigan, and how he compares to names like Charles Woodson, Andre Rison, Tyrone Wheatley, Antonio Gates, Jerome Bettis, Chad Henne, J.J. McCarthy, and others. They also look at Underwood’s freshman season, his development, Michigan’s quarterback history, and what he still has to prove before claims like that can be taken seriously. 00:31 — Intro 00:40 — Tom’s goal for the show 01:03 — Bryce Underwood’s big quote 03:20 — Did he mean Michigan high school football or the University of Michigan? 05:01 — Comparing Underwood to Michigan legends and freshman quarterbacks 07:37 — Bryce Underwood vs. Chad Henne as freshmen 10:22 — Terrelle Pryor comparison and freshman QB development 11:41 — J.J. McCarthy comparison and Michigan’s offensive outlook 13:19 — Final thoughts and listener question Is Bryce Underwood on track to become the best player to come out of Michigan? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates on the launch of the new site.

    16 Min.

  6. vor 4 Tagen

    Which Buckeye Will Win B1G Freshman of the Year?

    Can Ohio State make it three straight Big Ten Freshman of the Year winners? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss whether the Buckeyes have a realistic candidate to follow Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin as the most recent Big Ten Freshmen of the Year from Ohio State. They look back at the Buckeyes' history with the award, including Robert Smith, Orlando Pace, Maurice Clarett, Terrelle Pryor, Braxton Miller, J.T. Barrett, Mike Weber, and C.J. Stroud. They also discuss which current Buckeye freshmen have the best path to playing time, whether a true freshman wide receiver could put up the necessary numbers, how special teams could factor in, and why this might be a harder award for Ohio State to win this season than it was the last two years. 00:00 — Intro 00:12 — Tom discovers another second-generation Buckeye 01:27 — Ohio State’s recent Big Ten Freshman of the Year run 03:48 — Could Chris Henry Jr. be the top candidate? 05:25 — What kind of production would it take? 06:57 — The case for a versatile offensive weapon 09:16 — Why starters usually win this award 10:18 — Possible defensive candidates and longshot scenarios 11:22 — Final thoughts and listener picks Which Buckeye freshman do you think has the best chance to win Big Ten Freshman of the Year? Drop your pick in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.

    14 Min.

  7. vor 5 Tagen

    Five Ohio State Predictions That Could Define the Season

    Tony Gerdeman has five Ohio State football predictions for Tom Orr to judge. Some are bold. Some are reasonable. Some may depend on opportunity, schedule, injuries, development, and how quickly new faces emerge for the Buckeyes this season. Tony and Tom discuss several areas that could shape Ohio State’s year, including young offensive playmakers, linebacker production, special teams pressure, close-game situations, and whether the Buckeyes can answer one of the biggest questions facing the offense. 00:00 — Intro 00:11 — Tom prepares for Tony’s predictions 00:26 — Prediction No. 1 01:36 — How realistic is the first prediction? 03:01 — Prediction No. 2 04:39 — Why early-season narratives matter 06:56 — Texas games and linebacker expectations 08:44 — Prediction No. 3 09:40 — Prediction No. 4 10:24 — Late-game kicking situations 12:12 — Prediction No. 5 13:48 — Why the final prediction may be more realistic than it sounds 15:46 — One key difference from last year 16:57 — BuckeyeInsiders.com launch update 17:36 — Wrap-up Which prediction do you think is most likely to happen? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates on the launch of the new site.

    20 Min.

  8. vor 6 Tagen

    What Must Julian Sayin Do to Win the Heisman?

    What would Julian Sayin need to do to win the Heisman Trophy? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the path for Ohio State’s quarterback to become a Heisman contender, including the stats he would need, the wins that would matter most, and why the award is still so tied to narrative, record, and big-game moments. They compare Sayin’s chances to recent Heisman quarterback seasons, discuss how Jeremiah Smith could both help and hurt his campaign, and look back at how much the award has changed from the days of Gino Torretta, Andre Ware, David Klingler, Cam Newton, Troy Smith, and others. 00:00 — Intro 00:11 — BuckeyeInsiders.com launch update 01:11 — Red, White, and Buckeye Insiders 01:38 — What Julian Sayin needs to do to win the Heisman 03:35 — Why wins may matter more than stats 05:24 — How close the Heisman race can get 07:10 — Could Ohio State vs. Oregon become a Heisman showdown? 09:01 — How many huge passing games does Sayin need? 10:32 — Heisman moments and Troy Smith comparisons 11:14 — Gino Torretta and old-school Heisman quarterback numbers 12:08 — Looking back at the 1992 Heisman race 13:12 — How much quarterback stats have changed 14:47 — David Klingler, Andre Ware, and video-game passing numbers 15:06 — Final thoughts and listener reminders What would Julian Sayin need to do to win the Heisman this season? Drop your stat line and prediction in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com for updates on the launch of the new site.

    17 Min.
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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat. You can also find them at BuckeyeInsiders.com. 

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