Six Ohio State juniors with NFL decisions to make announced on Tuesday that they were going to play in the Cotton Bowl and not opt out. Could those decisions provide some hints as to what their ultimate NFL decisions might be?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Buckeye Huddle's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the decisions to opt in and why those decisions were made. They also talk about their first conversations with the Buckeyes since quarterback Kyle McCord entered the transfer portal. How did the Buckeyes find out the news?How has quarterback Devin Brown stepped up in McCord's absence? Why is this game so important for the Buckeyes? Tony and Tom discuss all of these topics and more.

Is Devin Brown Ready To Step Up For The Buckeyes?

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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.

EA Sports College Football 2025 Trailer Release: Live Reaction

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?

Michigan Monday: Can Sherrone Moore Keep Michigan At A High Level?

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.

How Long Into The Season Will The Ohio State Quarterback Battle Last?

A handful of kickoff times for the Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to be released over the next month. Rather than wait for those crumbs to be tossed to you on the ground, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman from the Buckeye Weekly Podcast attempt to reason out and predict the kickoff times and networks for every Buckeye football game this year. This isn't an exact science, but that didn't stop the fellas from wearing lab coats.

What Will The Kickoff Times Be For Every Ohio State Game In 2024?

There will eventually be major changes coming to college football. One of those changes is the idea that NIL contracts will eventually have language that requires players to play in postseason games in order to collect what they are owed. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this topic as well as the impact that House vs. The NCAA is having right now on the possibility of some settlements and fixes coming down the road in pretty short order.

Is Devin Brown Ready To Step Up For The Buckeyes?

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