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. 13h ago

    David Gabriel Georges to Tennessee: How Did This Happen?

    David Gabriel Georges has committed to Tennessee, ending one of the most high-profile Ohio State recruiting battles of the cycle. Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti break down how the Buckeyes lost out, what Tennessee did to win the recruitment, how NIL changed the equation, and whether Ohio State miscalculated the cost of landing one of the nation’s top running back prospects. They also discuss Carlos Locklyn’s role in the recruitment, Ryan Day’s involvement, the reality of recruiting against Tennessee in the NIL era, whether Ohio State should have pushed harder financially, and where the Buckeyes go from here at running back. 00:00 — Intro 00:12 — Juck reacts to the end of the David Gabriel Georges recruitment 01:48 — Ohio State’s offer and the challenge of battling Tennessee 04:40 — Did Ohio State miscalculate the market? 08:55 — Why Tennessee deserves credit for going all-in 13:10 — Why choosing Tennessee can make sense for a running back 16:55 — Ryan Day, Carlos Locklyn, and Ohio State’s recruiting strategy 20:59 — Did Ohio State ever really have a chance? 24:42 — The locker room impact of a massive running back NIL deal 26:20 — How NIL has changed roster construction 27:48 — Why Ohio State could afford to take this swing 31:00 — Why the loss still stings 33:57 — Big-picture perspective on Ohio State’s 2027 recruiting class 35:41 — Final thoughts and listener reaction Who do you blame for Ohio State missing on David Gabriel Georges — or was Tennessee simply willing to go further than anyone else? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

  2. 19h ago

    Can Devin McCuin Exceed Expectations?

    Devin McCuin arrives at Ohio State after three productive seasons at UTSA, but what should Buckeye fans realistically expect from the veteran wide receiver transfer? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss McCuin’s past production, how big of a step up he faces at Ohio State, what they saw from him during spring practice, and why his range of possible outcomes may be wider than almost anyone else on the Buckeye offense. They also break down his potential role opposite Jeremiah Smith, how Chris Henry Jr., Brandon Inniss, Kyle Parker, and other receivers could impact his opportunities, and whether McCuin could become a major piece of Ohio State’s passing game this season. 00:02 — Intro 00:12 — Tom sets up the uncertainty around Devin McCuin 00:37 — Devin McCuin’s UTSA production and Ohio State opportunity 02:20 — Revisiting Tony’s February projection 03:47 — Why McCuin’s range of outcomes is so wide 06:00 — What spring practice did and did not reveal 07:34 — How McCuin performed against better competition at UTSA 09:55 — Tony revises his Devin McCuin prediction 10:26 — Tom goes over on the new projection 11:12 — Could McCuin approach Carnell Tate-type production? 12:18 — Why September may reveal his role 13:00 — Final thoughts and listener question What kind of season do you expect from Devin McCuin at Ohio State? Drop your catches, yards, and touchdown predictions in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

  3. 2d ago

    Three BIG Concerns At Defensive End?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss three concerns for the Ohio State defensive ends. How big are these concerns and how likely are they to impact the Buckeyes' season? The fellas talk about this and much more.

  4. 2d ago

    Warde Manuel Is Out at Michigan, But Is He to Blame?

    Warde Manuel Is OUT...Eventually Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is stepping down at the end of the year, following the release of a summary from an outside review into the Michigan athletic department’s culture, oversight, and accountability. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what Michigan revealed, what it did not reveal, why Manuel is staying on through the end of the year, and how the report frames issues inside the athletic department. They also look at the long list of Michigan football controversies and suspensions in recent years, the challenge of overseeing a major football program, and whether Manuel is being fairly blamed for what happened on his watch. 00:00 — Intro 00:11 — Tom introduces the “$11 million episode” 00:30 — Warde Manuel is out — eventually 01:03 — Why Manuel is staying through the end of the year 01:34 — What Michigan released from the outside review 02:47 — The report’s positives and vague negatives 03:44 — The “deep and wet well” analogy 04:59 — Failures of oversight and accountability 06:04 — Why Manuel is being asked to help fix the culture 07:38 — Why Michigan may want stability right now 08:38 — Oversight issues inside the football program 10:50 — Michigan’s recent suspension history 11:40 — The coaches, not the players, have been the issue 12:48 — How much blame belongs to Warde Manuel? 15:19 — Carefully worded exits and Michigan’s culture of accountability 16:40 — Why Kyle Whittingham may represent a culture reset 17:46 — Final thoughts and listener question Is Warde Manuel to blame for Michigan’s recent athletic department issues, or is he being unfairly railroaded? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

  5. 3d ago

    Can Brandon Inniss Be a Big-Play Producer?

    Brandon Inniss is back for another season as a key piece of Ohio State’s offense, but can he become more explosive in year two as a starter? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss expectations for Inniss, what he did last season, where his numbers need to improve, and whether Ohio State can get more big plays from the slot receiver position this year. They also discuss how Inniss compares to past productive Buckeye slot receivers, why yards after the catch will be so important, how Julian Sayin’s progression reads could impact his targets, and whether Inniss can remain a reliable weapon while also increasing his downfield and red-zone production. 00:30 — Intro 00:40 — Tom explains why expectations shows are fun 00:57 — Setting up Brandon Inniss’ year-two expectations 01:29 — Looking back at Inniss’ 2025 production 02:40 — Why 271 receiving yards was lower than expected 04:19 — The yards-per-catch issue 05:15 — Ohio State’s history of productive slot receivers 06:11 — Tony’s projected numbers for Brandon Inniss 06:59 — What would count as a solid season? 08:20 — Could Inniss add more touchdowns? 09:40 — Inniss’ sure hands and punt return value 10:03 — Where Inniss fits in Julian Sayin’s passing progression 11:21 — Final thoughts and listener question 11:54 — Tom sings the show out What kind of season do you expect from Brandon Inniss? Drop your catches, yards, and touchdown predictions in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

  6. 3d ago

    Six Breakout Buckeyes On Offense

    Which Ohio State offensive players are ready to become breakout names this season? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr draft six Buckeyes who could take major steps forward on offense, including players along the offensive line, in the backfield, at wide receiver, and at tight end. They discuss why Ian Moore may be one of the most important players on the offense, how Legend Bey could become a dangerous weapon, what Chris Henry Jr. could bring to the wide receiver room, and much more. 00:30 — Intro 00:41 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and the PowerPauseKing 01:49 — Setting up six breakout Buckeyes on offense 02:29 — Breakout Pick No. 1: Ian Moore 03:28 — Why Ian Moore could be critical at left tackle 04:09 — Breakout Pick No. 2: Legend Bey 06:08 — How many touches could Legend Bey get? 07:05 — Breakout Pick No. 3: Chris Henry Jr. 08:01 — Why Chris Henry Jr. could become a bigger part of the offense 09:53 — Breakout Pick No. 4 11:14 — Breakout Pick No. 5 13:58 — Breakout Pick No. 6 16:43 — Final thoughts and listener question Which Buckeye offensive player do you think is most likely to break out this season? Drop your pick in the comments. Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more. Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.

  7. 4d ago

    BREAKING: 4-Star Defensive Tackle Karlos May Commits To Ohio State

    The Ohio State Buckeyes just landed the final - and biggest - piece to their elite 2027 defensive line recruiting class. Karlos May, a 4-star defensive tackle out of Birmingham, Alabama, just announced that he was committing to Larry Johnson's class over other finalists like Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State. In this special bonus show - a breaking news episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the Recruiting Insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down the importance of May's commitment, how he fits in with the top-100 players already committed to the class, including DJ Jacobs, Markus Fakatou, and Wyatt Smith, and more.

  8. 5d ago

    Arch Manning or Bryce Underwood: Ranking Ohio State's Best Opposing QBs

    Who is the best quarterback Ohio State will face during the 2026 season? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the opposing quarterbacks on the Buckeyes’ schedule, from the least proven options to a top three featuring Texas' Arch Manning and others. The discussion includes Bryce Underwood’s potential sophomore leap at Michigan, Malik Washington’s promising freshman production at Maryland, Anthony Colandrea’s unpredictable playmaking ability, and what Illinois can expect from former Michigan State quarterback Katin Houser. Tony and Tom also examine whether Josh Hoover can maintain Indiana’s recent standard at quarterback, debate whether Arch Manning belongs ahead of Maiava, and explain why Moore may enter the season as the most dangerous passer Ohio State is scheduled to face. Which quarterback would you rank No. 1? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 — Introducing the opposing quarterback rankings 1:18 — Ranking Nos. 12 through 9 3:45 — No. 8 5:33 — No. 7 7:20 — No. 6 10:12 — No. 5 12:50 — No. 4 15:56 — No. 3 18:21 — No. 2 19:44 — No. 1 22:52 — Final thoughts on Ohio State’s challenging quarterback schedule Subscribe to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast for daily Ohio State football news, analysis, rankings, and discussion. Become a member and join the conversation at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

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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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