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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news of Ohio State's latest commitment from running back Isaiah West out of St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia.

They delve into West's background, talents, and what this commitment means for Ohio State's recruiting strategy, including its impact on future recruitments like that of Jordon Davison. The hosts also talk about the dynamics of the running back room and the importance of securing top talent to maintain depth and competitive edge.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:18 Breaking News: Ohio State's New Commitment
00:33 Isaiah West: Player Profile and Recruitment
04:08 Recruitment Strategy and Impact
05:06 Running Back Room Dynamics
06:59 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
11:00 Conclusion and Sign-Off

This bonus episode is from the latest Skull Session Recruiting Podcast with Buckeye Huddle's Marc Givler as Marc and Tony Gerdeman discuss Friday's commitment of New Jersey wide receiver Quincy Porter to Ohio State. Marc and Tony break the commitment down, discuss Porter's game, and what the Buckeyes will do next with their receiver recruiting.

Join Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they delve into viewer feedback and discuss the latest Ohio State recruiting evaluations. Tony and Tom unpack two weeks of Ohio State's one-day camps. They also touch upon important topics like the effectiveness of the Jack position, the impact of recruiting in Texas and Georgia, and the trajectories of promising players. 

Viewer questions about running back recruiting, the secondary class, and defensive end positions are covered in detail, providing listeners with comprehensive and candid information about the state of Ohio State football recruiting. (Note: This episode was streamed and recorded prior to the commitment of wide receiver Quincy Porter.)

00:00 Introduction and Viewer Feedback
02:00 Ohio State's One-Day Camps Recap
02:36 Spotlight on Eric McFarland
05:36 Recruiting Insights and Future Prospects
07:33 In-State Talent and Ohio State's Strategy
15:42 Linebacker Prospects and Defensive Strategies
20:58 Offensive Line Recruiting Challenges
27:25 Offensive Line Improvement and High School Recruiting
28:14 Recruiting Prospects: Isaiah West and Jordan Davison
28:42 Running Back Depth and Transfer Options 
31:13 Official Visits and Potential Commitments
32:22 Storm Miller and Clemson Connection
34:30 Recruiting Coordinator Moves to Michigan
37:06 Fun and Food Challenges
42:42 Recruiting Concerns and Prospects
50:09 Season Countdown and Upcoming Events

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss seven of Tony's bold predictions for the upcoming college football season.

Highlights include a true freshman wide receiver having a two-touchdown game, Jack Sawyer scoring a touchdown, and Jim Knowles winning the Broyles Award. They also debate predictions about Ohio State's top running backs, the potential of the OSU defense, and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
01:36 A Jeremiah Smith Prediction
05:47 A Jack Sawyer Prediction
10:16 An Ohio State Defense Prediction
16:08 Bold Predictions for Running Backs
19:57 A Non-Quarterback Touchdown Prediction
24:02 A Prediction About Jim Knowles
28:36 A Prediction About The Buckeye Quarterbacks
35:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerderman and Tom Orr discuss their observations from the first two days of Ohio State's football camps. They highlight standout prospects like Jakim Stewart, Simeon Caldwell, Jameer Brown, and Victor Singleton, emphasizing their performances and potential.

They also touch upon the interactions between current Ohio State players and the campers, as well as the recruiting implications for the Buckeyes. The episode also includes lighter moments, like Tony's sunscreen mishap, and a brief debate about the best types of donuts.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:33 Ohio State Camps and Prospects Overview
01:08 Sunscreen Mishaps and Camp Observations
03:04 Spotlight on Jahkeem Stewart
07:49 Larry Johnson's Coaching Impact
13:46 Simeon Caldwell: Rising Safety Prospect
17:49 Quarterback Prospects: Tavien St. Clair and Brady Edmunds 
23:17 Jamier Brown: The Next Buckeye Wide Receiver?
26:21 High School Talent and College Prospects
28:16 Impressive Freshman Performance
30:31 Ohio State's Competitive Camp Environment
31:21 Spotlight on Victor Singleton
32:40 Preston Bowman: A Rising Star
36:07 Ohio State's Recruiting Strategy
37:04 2026 Quarterback Prospects
40:59 The Role of Current Buckeyes in Camps
47:47 Transfer Realities in Modern College Football
49:53 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Tuesday's commitment of 4-star running back Bo Jackson. How important was this commitment for the Buckeyes? Where does this put them in terms of RB numbers in the 2025 recruiting class? The fellas discuss these topics and many more, including a number of questions from the livestream viewers.