In this live instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon react to the news that Alabama Freshman All-American safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State. Is Downs the missing piece to the puzzle? What will he bring to the Buckeye defense? The fellas discuss all of that and much more, while also answering dozens of questions from the live stream viewers.

BREAKING: Buckeyes Land Top Portal Safety Caleb Downs

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With just days before the transfer portal closes, the Buckeyes have lost a veteran safety to the portal. Senior Ja'Had Carter is entering the transfer portal. In this emergency edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what this loss means for the Buckeyes and why it may have come about. They talk about Carter's impressive history and what the Ohio State defense will now do without him.

BREAKING: Buckeyes Lose Another Safety To The Transfer Portal

The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday night, so in honor of one of America's great sports holidays, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast go head to head by drafting five all-time Ohio State defensive backs and four all-time Ohio State wide receivers, and then go back and forth as to who has gotten the better of each selection and who would have the advantage in each matchup.

Drafting Four All-Time Ohio State Receivers To Face Five All-Time Ohio State Defensive Backs

Michigan held its spring game this past Saturday. How did the Wolverines look? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw from Michigan. They spend plenty of time talking about the Wolverines' quarterback situation, eventually discussing the possibility of Michigan trying to lure a quarterback like Texas' Arch Manning into the transfer portal.

Should Michigan Make An Offer To Arch Manning?

A number of Buckeyes on the defensive side of the ball had fantastic camps this spring. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss eight of those players and how their stock has risen over the last six weeks or so.There are conversations about sophomore cornerback Jermaine Mathews, Jr., junior linebacker CJ Hicks, junior defensive end Caden Curry, some talented freshmen, and more.

Eight Buckeyes On Defense Whose Stock Has Risen The Most Following Spring Ball

Spring practice is now over the Ohio State, so there are plenty of happenings to look back on. In today's episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the eight Buckeyes on offense whose stock rose more than anybody else's from January to April. The fellas mention names from every position on the field. There are first-year players and fifth-year players. Which should tell you just how deep the Buckeyes are this season.

BREAKING: Buckeyes Land Top Portal Safety Caleb Downs

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