Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Breaking Down Ohio State vs Indiana in the Big Ten Championship
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into Ohio State's 13-10 loss to Indiana in the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. They discuss key plays and strategies, personnel decisions, and the performance of both teams. Topics include the red zone offense woes, linebacker responsibilities, defensive coverage challenges, and standout performances from players like Caden Curry and Sonny Styles. Gerdeman and Orr also reflect on how the game might impact future matchups and Ohio State's preparation for upcoming games. Tune in to get an in-depth look at what the Buckeyes can learn from this hard-fought game.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Revisiting the 2025 Big 10 Championship Game
01:00 Ohio State's Red Zone Offense Analysis
03:26 Key Plays and Player Performances
04:44 Personnel Decisions and Game Strategy
09:56 Caden Curry's Standout Game
13:55 Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers Matchup
19:52 High-Level Receivers for Indiana
20:39 Linebackers' Unique Roles
21:34 Arval Reese's Performance Analysis
26:09 Ohio State's Touchdown Drive
27:44 Missed Calls and Penalties
32:28 Jeremiah Smith's Utilization
33:58 Physicality and Strategy
38:07 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps