In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss fifth-year senior defensive end Mitchell Melton signing with Virginia. They talk about Melton's time at Ohio State, his contributions, his future in the ACC, and what this means for the Buckeyes in 2025.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions from Ohio State's 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the 2025 College Football Championship Game.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com preview Monday night's National Championship Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish by making 14 Bold Predictions for the game.

Will Marcus Freeman and Riley Leonard lead Notre Dame to its first national title since 1988? Can Ryan Day and Jack Sawyer secure their place in Ohio State football immortality by bringing home the title?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they saw at Ohio State football practice and what they heard from the Buckeye coaches and players at media day on Saturday. They talk the health of the Buckeyes, the Notre Dame offensive line, and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman go live from Ohio State's departure in Columbus all the way to their arrival in Atlanta. The fellas answer live questions from the viewers and have Marcus Freeman and Ryan Day share their remarks upon their respective arrivals in Atlanta.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer listener questions about the Ohio State Buckeyes' upcoming national championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. They discuss key strategies, potential game plans, defensive tactics, and the overall challenges both teams might face. Additionally, they provide personal insights into covering the extended college football playoff season and share their thoughts on what it will take for Ohio State to secure a victory. Don't miss this comprehensive preview for the biggest game of the season!

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 
01:13 Defensive Strategies and New Wrinkles 
09:04 Photography Tips with Tom 
12:44 Analyzing Notre Dame's Defense 
17:05 Game Strategy and Predictions 
21:28 Notre Dame's Pass Protection Concerns 
22:02 Ohio State's Aggressive Strategy 
22:48 Notre Dame's Middle Eight Impact 
24:02 Ohio State's Run Defense Dominance 
27:41 Notre Dame's Struggling Rushing Offense 
28:27 Ohio State's Defensive Consistency 
30:29 Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges 
36:15 Managing the Playoff Grind 
41:13 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions about Ohio State's upcoming national championship game against Notre Dame. The duo discusses and contrasts the defenses of Notre Dame and Texas, evaluates individual players and defensive lines, and ponders how Ohio State should strategize for a win. The episode also delves into the importance of being aggressive, potential adjustments in defensive tactics, and Ohio State learning from past games like their matchup against Michigan. Additionally, they talk about their upcoming trip to Atlanta and the possibility of stopping at Buc-ee's along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Critique 
01:00 Listener Questions Begin 
01:14 Notre Dame vs. Texas Defense Comparison 
02:23 Notre Dame's Defensive Line Analysis 
04:13 Linebackers and Secondary Comparison 
10:42 JT Tuimoloau's Health Update 
12:23 Ohio State's Game Strategy 
22:26 Evaluating Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges 
23:03 Ohio State's Defensive Edge 
23:26 Notre Dame's Injury Woes 
24:17 Comparing Team Health and Preparedness 
25:01 Ohio State's Passing Attack vs. Notre Dame's Defense 
26:03 Notre Dame's Path to Victory 
26:33 Lessons from the Michigan Game 
29:38 Ohio State's Goal Line Defense 
32:41 Notre Dame's Defensive Strategy 
38:35 Road Trip to Atlanta 
41:11 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into Notre Dame's performance against Penn State in the Orange Bowl. They analyze key players, moments, and strategies from the game, drawing insights on how these elements might influence the upcoming Ohio State vs Notre Dame national championship game. Key topics include Notre Dame's offensive line struggles, the effectiveness of their short-yardage game, the role of special teams, and potential matchups that could sway the game's outcome. This comprehensive breakdown aims to provide a detailed preview of what Ohio State can expect and how they can possibly capitalize on Notre Dame's vulnerabilities while also dealing with their strengths. Tune in for an in-depth examination of this highly anticipated championship clash.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter
01:33 Penn State's Offensive Struggles
04:29 Notre Dame's Offensive Line Woes
13:43 Notre Dame's Running Game Analysis
17:08 Special Teams and Turnover Impact
21:44 Nick Singleton's Red Zone Dominance
21:56 Notre Dame's Line of Scrimmage Concerns
22:28 Special Teams and Defensive Struggles
23:03 Christian Gray's Performance and Key Plays
23:46 Notre Dame's Resilience Against Penn State
24:09 Ohio State's Strategy Against Notre Dame
26:45 High Snap Issues for Notre Dame
28:18 Grateful Griddle Sponsorship
28:56 Penn State's Tight Ends and Ohio State's Defense
33:21 Notre Dame's Creative Playmaking
39:07 Ohio State's Talent Advantage
42:20 Final Thoughts and Game Preview

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down their takeaways from rewatching Notre Dame's playoff victory over Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. They discuss key points like Notre Dame's strategies, their defensive prowess, and special teams' aggressiveness. The hosts also explore how these factors will impact Ohio State's upcoming national championship game against the Irish.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:12 Notre Dame vs. Georgia: A Game of Confusion
01:40 Notre Dame's Unimpressive Offensive Stats
03:44 Georgia's Missed Opportunities
07:33 Notre Dame's Defensive Standouts
16:46 Young and Undersized: Notre Dame's Defense
19:37 Georgia's Struggles and Notre Dame's Methodical Offense
21:26 Strategizing the Next Play
21:50 Riley Leonard: The Dual Threat
22:45 Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges
34:07 Special Teams: The Game Changer
35:50 Keys to Victory for Notre Dame
43:27 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what they learned from rewatching Notre Dame's playoff win over Indiana from last month. They discuss key moments, player performances, and how these insights apply to Ohio State's preparation for the upcoming national championship game against the Irish. Topics include Notre Dame's rushing attack, defensive strengths and weaknesses, special teams play, and how Ohio State can exploit mismatches.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
00:13 Revisiting Notre Dame's Playoff Game
00:47 Big Ten's Performance in the Playoffs
03:11 Notre Dame's Rushing Analysis
04:16 Jeremiyah Love's Impact
06:39 Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges
10:08 Riley Leonard's Passing Game
17:32 Notre Dame's Path to Victory
19:57 Concerns for Notre Dame's Defense
21:46 Notre Dame's Young Secondary Faces Challenges
22:39 Comparing Notre Dame's Defense to Previous Opponents
25:14 Key Players and Their Performances
34:26 Special Teams and Miscellaneous Observations
40:53 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts