In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview Saturday's titanic matchup between Penn State and Ohio State. They discuss the season that the Nittany Lions offense has had and whether the Buckeyes should attack defensively, or play things straight up. Is this a Penn State offensive attack that can threaten the Ohio State defense? On the other side of things, can the Buckeyes move the ball against the Nittany Lions. Penn State's defense has not been threatened all season long, but they haven't played an offense of note this year. Can the Buckeyes change that on Saturday? The fellas discuss all of this and give out their predictions.

Breaking Down The Penn State vs. Ohio State Matchup From All Angles

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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.

BONUS: Skull Session Recruiting Podcast - Buckeyes Land Top 100 WR Quincy Porter

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 Feedback02:00 Ohio State's One-Day Camps Recap02:36 Spotlight on Eric McFarland05:36 Recruiting Insights and Future Prospects07:33 In-State Talent and Ohio State's Strategy15:42 Linebacker Prospects and Defensive Strategies20:58 Offensive Line Recruiting Challenges27:25 Offensive Line Improvement and High School Recruiting28:14 Recruiting Prospects: Isaiah West and Jordan Davison28:42 Running Back Depth and Transfer Options 31:13 Official Visits and Potential Commitments32:22 Storm Miller and Clemson Connection34:30 Recruiting Coordinator Moves to Michigan37:06 Fun and Food Challenges42:42 Recruiting Concerns and Prospects50:09 Season Countdown and Upcoming Events

Ohio State Recruiting Insider - Commitment Watch For A Big Visit Weekend

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 Overview01:36 A Jeremiah Smith Prediction05:47 A Jack Sawyer Prediction10:16 An Ohio State Defense Prediction16:08 Bold Predictions for Running Backs19:57 A Non-Quarterback Touchdown Prediction24:02 A Prediction About Jim Knowles28:36 A Prediction About The Buckeye Quarterbacks35:20 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 

Seven Bold-Ish Predictions For The Ohio State Buckeyes This Season

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 Podcast00:33 Ohio State Camps and Prospects Overview01:08 Sunscreen Mishaps and Camp Observations03:04 Spotlight on Jahkeem Stewart07:49 Larry Johnson's Coaching Impact13:46 Simeon Caldwell: Rising Safety Prospect17:49 Quarterback Prospects: Tavien St. Clair and Brady Edmunds 23:17 Jamier Brown: The Next Buckeye Wide Receiver?26:21 High School Talent and College Prospects28:16 Impressive Freshman Performance30:31 Ohio State's Competitive Camp Environment31:21 Spotlight on Victor Singleton32:40 Preston Bowman: A Rising Star36:07 Ohio State's Recruiting Strategy37:04 2026 Quarterback Prospects40:59 The Role of Current Buckeyes in Camps47:47 Transfer Realities in Modern College Football49:53 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

Ohio State Football Live: Summer Camps, 5-Star Updates, And More

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.

Breaking Down The Penn State vs. Ohio State Matchup From All Angles

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