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. 1h 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.

  2. 12h 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.

  3. 1d 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.

  4. 1d 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.

  5. 2d 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.

  6. 3d 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.

  7. 4d ago

    Is Ja'Kobi Jackson Being Overlooked?

    Is Ja’Kobi Jackson being overlooked in Ohio State’s crowded running back room? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their running back expectations series by examining one of the Buckeyes’ most difficult players to project for the 2026 season. Jackson appeared in only four games last year before an injury ended his season, but his previous work at Florida included productive performances against Georgia, Texas, and LSU. So which version of Jackson should Ohio State expect this fall? Tony and Tom discuss whether Jackson can carve out a consistent role behind Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, how many carries may realistically be available, and why his value could extend beyond his rushing totals. They also explore his potential as a third-down back, pass protector, and receiving threat out of the backfield. Could Jackson become this year's version of C.J. Donaldson? Might he finish third in snaps but fourth in carries? And is a 400-yard rushing season a fair expectation—or evidence that he is being overlooked? Let us know your Ja’Kobi Jackson projections in the comments. 0:00 — Projecting Ja’Kobi Jackson’s 2026 season 0:36 — Why Jackson is so difficult to evaluate 2:17 — His productive stretch against top SEC defenses 4:43 — Could Jackson play more than his rushing totals suggest? 7:59 — His potential impact in the passing game 10:15 — Are Ohio State’s rushing projections getting too high? Subscribe to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast for daily Ohio State football news, analysis, predictions, and discussion. Join the conversation at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

  8. 5d ago

    Isaiah West Could Be Not-So-Secret Weapon This Season

    Will Isaiah West emerge as Ohio State’s not-so-secret weapon in 2026? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr revisit their expectations for the talented second-year running back after continuing to hear strong reviews about his potential inside the Ohio State football program. West rushed for 312 yards and two touchdowns as a true freshman, but his role could grow considerably in an offense expected to place a greater emphasis on the running game under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. How close is West to presumed starter Bo Jackson? Could the two running backs combine for 2,000 rushing yards? And might West’s size make him Ohio State’s primary short-yardage and goal-line option? Tony and Tom discuss West’s projected carries, rushing yards and touchdowns, the value of keeping the Buckeyes’ running backs fresh, and why West could be much more than a traditional backup this season. Let us know your Isaiah West projections in the comments. 0:00 — Will Isaiah West be Ohio State’s secret weapon? 1:09 — Why expectations for West have changed 2:42 — Revisiting the preseason projections 4:19 — Could West rush for more than 800 yards? 5:49 — West’s potential short-yardage role 7:51 — Projecting his 2026 touchdown total 9:07 — Could West produce his first 100-yard game? 11:09 — Why Ohio State will divide the carries 12:01 — Final Isaiah West projections Subscribe to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast for daily Ohio State football discussions, analysis, predictions and news. 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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