The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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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. 12 hr ago

    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

  2. 1 day ago

    What Jeremiah Smith MUST Do to Win the Heisman

    What would it take for Jeremiah Smith to win the Heisman Trophy? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the kind of season Ohio State’s superstar wide receiver would need to put together to become a serious Heisman contender. They compare Smith’s potential numbers to past wide receiver Heisman-like seasons, including DeVonta Smith and Michael Crabtree, and discuss why stats alone may not be enough. They also look at how defenses will try to limit Jeremiah Smith, why big performances against Texas, Oregon, Indiana, and Michigan would matter, how red-zone usage could boost his touchdown total, and whether Heisman voters may hold his position — or his already massive expectations — against him. 00:00 — Intro and the heat wave update 01:13 — Listener question: What does Jeremiah Smith need to do to win the Heisman? 02:10 — DeVonta Smith’s Heisman numbers 03:01 — Why DeVonta Smith’s situation was different 03:34 — Special teams value and extra Heisman points 04:29 — Michael Crabtree’s freshman season and Heisman voting history 06:25 — Why defenses will build everything around stopping Jeremiah Smith 09:50 — The burden of massive expectations 11:29 — How Ohio State can use Smith near the goal line 12:37 — Highlight catches, touchdowns, and Heisman moments 13:59 — Will Jeremiah Smith win the Heisman? 14:19 — Final thoughts and listener question 14:48 — BuckeyeInsiders.com launch update 15:35 — Wrap-up Do you think Jeremiah Smith can win the Heisman this season? What numbers would he need to put up to make it happen? Drop your 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.

    18 min

  3. 1 day ago

    BONUS: BOOM! 5-Star WR Jett Harrison Commits to the Buckeyes

    This is the latest episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning as Tom Orr and Juck Miletti break down the commitment of 5-star wide receiver Jett Harrison from Wednesday. -- The Ohio State Buckeyes started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU.  In this special breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Harrison's commitment and what it means for the future of the wide receiver room in Columbus.  His commitment gives OSU at least one 5-star wide receiver in every recruiting class from 2023 to 2029, starting with Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Quincy Porter, Chris Henry, Jr., Jamier Brown, Jett Harrison, and Austin Miller.  Today's episode is sponsored 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.

    12 min

  4. 2 days ago

    Five Individual Matchups That Will Decide The Season

    Which one-on-one matchups could define Ohio State’s season? Tony Gerdeman makes Tom Orr blindly rank five individual Buckeye matchups that could shape some of Ohio State’s biggest games this year, including battles against Texas, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana. The discussion includes Kenyatta Jackson against Indiana’s offensive line, Devin Sanchez facing a major receiver test, Payton Pierce and Michigan’s running game, Julian Sayin matching wits with Oregon, and Carson Hinzman trying to help Ohio State solve a familiar problem up front. 00:00 — Intro 00:11 — Tom deflects with an I-70 construction rant 02:14 — The blind ranking challenge begins 03:29 — Matchup No. 1: Ohio State pass rush vs. Indiana protection 05:00 — Why Jeremiah Smith vs. Texas is not really a one-on-one matchup 06:14 — Matchup No. 2: Devin Sanchez gets a huge test 07:40 — Matchup No. 3: Ohio State linebacker vs. Michigan’s running game 10:00 — Matchup No. 4: Julian Sayin vs. a star safety 13:35 — Could this matchup have been ranked lower? 14:00 — Matchup No. 5: Ohio State’s interior offensive line vs. Indiana’s defensive front 16:05 — Final ranking reaction and listener challenge Which individual matchup do you think will matter most for Ohio State this season? Drop your rankings in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly on your audio platforms for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to get updates on everything coming next.

    19 min

  5. 3 days ago

    Ohio State WR Commit Jordan Donahoo Loaded With Potential

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about newest Ohio State WR commit Jordan Donahoo and what makes him such an interesting prospect.

    16 min

  6. 3 days ago

    Is Freshman WR Jerquaden Guilford Being Overlooked?

    With so much attention on freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd, is classmate Jerquaden Guilford being overlooked? He is the highest-rated receiver recruit for Ohio State by at least one recruiting service, but he has not received the same kind of buzz. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their expectations for Guilford this season and also look back on what their expectations were before spring and how things have changed since the winter.

    16 min

  7. 3 days ago

    BREAKING: 5-Star DL Marcus Fakatou Commits to Ohio State

    BOOM! Buckeyes land a huge commit from 5-star California defensive end Marcus Fakatou. In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman discusses the commitment of Marcus Fakatou and what the Buckeyes are getting from the talented defensive lineman.

    11 min

  8. 4 days ago

    Are Expectations Too High for Chris Henry, Jr.?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss expectations for Ohio State freshman receiver Chris Henry, Jr. They revisit their talks about him from the winter and examine how their opinions have changed after watching Henry go through spring ball.

    14 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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