In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr address listener questions about Ohio State’s upcoming playoff showdown against Tennessee. They discuss strategic approaches, weather impacts, potential lineup changes, and special teams performance as the Buckeyes prepare for a highly anticipated matchup.
How much Jeremiah Smith would be too much? Will the Buckeyes learn from past mistakes? What will the OSU offensive line look like? What kind of tackling has Tennessee shown this season? Can anybody return a kickoff for the Buckeyes? Tune in for insights and conversation about what to expect in this critical game.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Promotion 
01:03 Listener Questions Kickoff 
01:51 Jeremiah Smith's Role in the Game 
03:22 Ohio State's Offensive Strategy 
04:40 Weather Impact on Game Plan 
07:45 Offensive Line Adjustments 
12:43 Tennessee's Defensive Challenges 
18:29 Special Teams Considerations 
22:30 Illegal Gear Hypotheticals 
28:16 Conclusion and Teasers