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. 3h ago

    BREAKING: Elite OL Caden Moss Commits to Ohio State

    In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman is joined by Juck Milletti as the two discuss the commitment of Mississippi offensive lineman Caden Moss. Moss is a high four-star prospect that the Buckeyes were able to pull out of the deep south. What kind of player is he? Where does he fit in? What does this commitment mean for Tyler Bowen? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

    12 min

  2. 21h ago

    Big Commitments Coming This Weekend?

    Could Ohio State be on the verge of a huge recruiting weekend? Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down several major Buckeye recruiting decisions, including upcoming commitments, recent official visits, and where Ohio State stands with some of its top remaining targets. The discussion includes key defensive line targets, wide receiver recruiting, offensive line momentum, Ohio prospects, quarterback uncertainty, and which uncommitted visitors could still end up in Ohio State’s 2027 class. 00:00 — Intro and weekend recruiting preview 01:21 — Where things stand with David Gabriel-Georges 03:19 — Confidence level on Marcus Fakatou 04:21 — Breaking down Marcus Fakatou’s upside 05:23 — Is Benny Easter a realistic Ohio State flip target? 07:09 — Caden Moss and a big offensive line decision 08:17 — Could Ohio State pull a top lineman out of Mississippi? 09:55 — Justin Frye’s offensive line recruiting momentum 10:48 — Monsanna Torbert and the Ohio State/Michigan/Louisville battle 12:10 — What is it worth to keep a player from your rival? 13:31 — Ohio State’s chances with Monshun Sales 15:13 — Wide receiver money and future roster retention 15:57 — Blake Wong’s Ohio State vs. BYU decision 17:28 — Karlos May and Ohio State’s defensive tackle push 19:34 — A recruiting tactic Ohio State could use more often 20:14 — Could this become Ohio State’s best defensive line class ever? 21:34 — Brady Edmunds and the quarterback decision 23:23 — Why the Edmunds situation has gotten complicated 26:04 — Jordan Donahoo and developmental receiver recruiting 27:44 — Final thoughts and listener predictions Which commitments do you think Ohio State lands this weekend? Drop your predictions in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Insiders for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.

    30 min

  3. 1d ago

    NCAA Allowing Spring Camp and June OTAs in 2027?

    Two Spring Camps Per Year? June OTAs? FBS Proposes Additional Offseason Practice Period College football’s calendar could be changing again. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a new FBS proposal that would reshape the offseason practice schedule beginning in 2027, including two separate offseason practice periods, fewer fall camp practices, a shorter transfer portal window, expanded off-campus recruiting access, and possible real-time replay video access for coaches during games. They break down what the changes could mean for Ohio State, how a June OTA-style practice period could work, why coaches may like spreading out instruction, and how these proposals continue to move college football closer to an NFL-style calendar. 00:00 — Intro 00:34 — Proposed changes to the college football calendar 01:42 — How two offseason practice periods could work 03:23 — Discretionary weeks, OTAs, and June practices 06:06 — Questions about the details of the proposal 06:35 — Trading fall camp practices for more offseason work 08:52 — Transfer portal window could shrink 08:56 — How the new portal window could affect playoff teams 10:38 — Why June OTAs could help summer enrollees 11:57 — Expanded off-campus recruiting access 13:08 — How Ohio State could use more staffers on the road 14:18 — Real-time replay video access for coaches 15:59 — Experimental replay rules and what comes next 16:55 — Final thoughts and viewer reminders What do you think of the idea of two offseason practice periods? Would this help college football, or is it just another step toward the sport becoming the NFL? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.

    20 min

  4. 2d ago

    The Five Biggest Buckeye Villains This Century

    Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads. They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge. 00:00 — Show open 00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain? 02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past 02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember 04:17 — A special teams dagger from 2015 04:53 — The first spot on the list 06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run 09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic 09:56 — Tom’s personal connection to the aftermath 11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion 13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season 16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget 18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense 20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years 23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost 26:47 — Did we miss anybody? 28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminder Who would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball

    30 min

  5. 4d ago

    BREAKING: Top 2029 WR Austin Miller Commits to Ohio State

    In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman is joined by Buckeye Insiders' recruiting insider Juck Milletti as they discuss the commitment of 2029 wide receiver Austin Miller. While the rankings for 2029 have yet to be released, Miller is expected to be one of the top prospects in the class. Juck and Tony discuss what kind of player the Buckeyes are getting and also talk a little bit about receivers coach Cortez Hankton's trending recruiting.

    16 min

  6. 5d ago

    BONUS: How Matt Patricia Mixes Looks In Cover 2

    This is a recent episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning featuring host Tom Orr and Michael Pettit, who is one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com. Subscribe to the show if you have not yet done so! ---- Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough that your players can execute the plan.  And while mixing different coverage schemes is certainly one way to do it, there are also ways to show different looks within the same basic coverage.  In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to look at how Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is able to take a Cover 2 scheme and put a very different spin on things.  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.

    13 min

  7. 5d ago

    Why Does It Seem Like Ohio State "Always Loses Out" On Top Recruits?

    Ohio State fans have all felt it at some point: the Buckeyes are in on a five-star recruit, things seem promising, and then suddenly that player commits somewhere else. So why does it feel like Ohio State “always loses out” on top recruits? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about recruiting frustration, perception vs. reality, NIL, quarterback recruiting, and why Ohio State fans tend to remember the misses more than the massive wins. The guys discuss why recruiting is never Ohio State vs. one school — it’s Ohio State vs. the entire field — and why every elite program has its own version of recruiting heartbreak. They also look at recent Buckeye wins like Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr., Devin Sanchez, Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair, and others to explain why the situation is far better than it sometimes feels. They also dive into quarterback recruiting, why top quarterbacks may not always want to join a crowded room, and why timing, NIL, depth charts, and playing-time paths all matter. 00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 00:11 The listener question: Why does Ohio State always miss on top recruits? 01:13 Ohio State isn’t recruiting against one school — it’s recruiting against the field 03:17 Why fans remember the recruiting misses more than the wins 05:55 NIL, money, and why some “misses” may not really be misses 08:05 Why don’t more top quarterbacks want to play at Ohio State? 11:08 Quarterback timing, depth charts, and the path to playing time 13:39 Why Ohio State is still attractive to elite quarterback recruits 14:30 Recruiting frustration, fan anxiety, and why Ohio State will be okay 16:21 Closing thoughts and listener question invitation

    18 min

  8. 6d ago

    If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position This Year, Which Are You Choosing?

    If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position Group... If Ohio State could guarantee elite play from one position group all season long, which group would matter most? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate the best answer for the Buckeyes: offensive line, defensive line, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, or somewhere else. They discuss how elite play up front changes everything, why Ohio State’s defensive line could be the safest answer, how better running back play could have changed last season, and whether Julian Sayin and the receivers are already close enough to elite. 00:00 — Intro 00:31 — The question: which Ohio State position group would you guarantee elite play from? 01:41 — Why offensive line feels like the obvious answer 04:26 — Tony pushes back and makes the case for defensive line 06:48 — Could wide receiver be the answer? 09:01 — The case for elite running back play 10:57 — How much would elite RB play change Ohio State’s offense? 12:59 — What would elite quarterback play from Julian Sayin mean? 15:05 — Why the trenches remain the safest answer 16:45 — Tony and Tom make their final picks 16:53 — Would you still choose offensive line? Would you guarantee elite offensive line play, defensive line play, quarterback play, running back play, or wide receiver play for Ohio State? Drop your answer in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting updates, analysis, and more. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #OhioState

    20 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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