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Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive into the latest release of Lindy's National College Football Magazine. They discuss the excitement of seeing the first magazine hit the newsstands, dissect playoff predictions, and analyze team rankings. They also provide insights into anticipated matchups and potential conference champions.

Additionally, they review national position rankings across various categories, evaluating how Big Ten players are expected to perform this season. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the upcoming college football season!

00:00 Introduction to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast

00:15 The Anticipation for College Football Magazines

02:04 Deep Dive into Lindy's National College Football Magazine Predictions

02:20 Analyzing Playoff Predictions and Team Rankings

06:05 Quarterfinals and Semifinals Speculation

10:01 Exploring the Potential of Ohio State vs. Oregon Matchups

22:03 Position Rankings and Big Ten Standouts

43:40 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Find College Football Magazines

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into the implications of the recent settlement involving House vs the NCAA. They explore its impact on Ohio State and college athletics at large, discussing billion-dollar settlements, future financial responsibilities, and potential changes in roster policies. The duo also tackles the contentious issues of Title IX, fair market value for player compensations, and the evolving landscape of collegiate sports. Tune in to hear insights on how Ohio State can navigate through these systemic shifts and what the future may hold for smaller schools.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:21 The State of College Athletics and Leadership Critique
01:07 NCAA Settlement Impact on College Sports
05:03 The Financial Burden on Smaller Schools
12:18 Ohio State's Position in the Changing Landscape
16:15 The Future of Group Five Conferences
20:32 NIL Enforcement and Fair Market Value Challenges
25:09 Title IX Considerations in the New NCAA Landscape
26:58 The Freshman Quarterback's Worth and NIL Value
27:52 Spring Practices and Jeremiah Smith's Rising Value
28:19 Evaluating NIL Values and Future Prospects
29:43 Roster Changes and Scholarship Cap Challenges
32:53 The Impact of Limiting Roster Sizes on Player Health
36:05 Potential New D1 Subdivision and Practice Squad Solutions
39:34 The NCAA's Employment Dilemma and Future Lawsuits
45:24 Personal Anecdote and Closing Remarks

The 2024 college football season is the most anticipated in the history of the sport. There are a number of major changes in store for the game, be it the 12-team playoff, campus playoff games, new coaches in new places, transfers, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take turns drafting the best and worst college football changes this year and discussing the impact that each will have on the game and its fans.

EA Sports has finally unveiled the first official trailer for their new college football game that will drop this July. In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions from what they saw, their plans for the game, and much more. They also answer plenty of viewer questions along the way.

How has the Sherrone Moore era gone so far for Michigan and can he keep Michigan on top? This is a question posed to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Moore's situation, the difficulty of picking up where Jim Harbaugh left off, the reality of winning at Michigan, the NCAA infractions hanging over the program, life after Connor Stalions, and much more. Can Sherrone Moore keep Michigan at a high level? Perhaps, but how high is considered good enough?

How long will the Buckeyes go into the season with head coach Ryan Day having to answer questions about whether or not the starting quarterback situation is finally settled? It took a few games last year, so what about this year?

That is one of the questions that is discussed by Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr in today's episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast. It's a listener questions episode that also features conversations about any possible dropoff at linebacker for the Buckeyes, whether or not the NBC evening timeslot is better than the Big Noon slot on FOX, absurd trends in college football, and more.