Ohio State Linebackers & Tight Ends Insight: Coaches & Player Highlights

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they delve into their recent conversations with Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis and linebackers Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Payton Pierce, Garrett Stover, Riley Pettijohn, TJ Alford, and Eli Lee, as well as tight ends coach Keenan Bailey and Buckeye tight ends Will Kacmarek, Jelani Thurman, Bennett Christian, Max Klare, and Nate Roberts. Key topics include leadership roles, player progressions, team dynamics, and detailed insights about standout players. Don't miss this deep dive into the current state and future outlook of Ohio State's linebackers and tight ends. 

00:00 Introduction and Banter 
00:45 Linebackers and Tight Ends Overview 
01:30 In-Depth Discussion on Linebackers 
05:14 Freshman Linebackers' Experience 
12:02 Tight Ends Analysis 
18:56 Max Klare's Journey and Insights 
23:54 Conclusion and Sign-Off

The Buckeyes have landed a huge in-state commitment from Akron Hoban star Sam Greer. In this special bonus episode, Marc Givler and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the news.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into the early observations from the first two practices of Ohio State's spring camp. They discuss standout performances from freshman players, the impact of Iron Buckeyes on team leadership, and position battles on both the offensive and defensive lines. Key topics include the potential of freshman wide receivers Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, the coaching dynamics for CJ Hicks' positional change, and the quarterback competition involving Julian Sayin, Devin Brown, and Lincoln Kienholz. The hosts also highlight the leadership roles emerging among the veteran and younger players, and how this could shape the forthcoming season for the Buckeyes.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
02:20 Discussing Ohio State Football Practices
02:58 Freshman Wide Receivers to Watch
08:30 Offensive Line Leadership and Experience
13:39 CJ Hicks' Position Change and Development
18:27 Defensive Line Leadership and Depth
23:09 Freshmen Defensive Line Prospects
23:59 Linebacker Lineup Insights
26:34 Freshmen Leadership and Development
33:08 Quarterback Competition Analysis
38:40 Jeremiah Smith: A Constantly Rising Star
44:49 Spring Ball Recap and Closing Remarks

Ohio State Spring Practice Begins: Key Observations from Day

1 In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman delve into the first day of Ohio State's spring football practice. They discuss notable performances from quarterbacks Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, and Tavien St. Clair, updates on positional changes including C.J. Hicks moving to defensive end, and insights from their discussion with head coach Ryan Day. The episode also covers the ongoing development of team leadership, the significance of new players like Devin Sanchez and Quincy Porter, and the impact of offseason training. Tune in to hear all the key takeaways from the start of spring camp for the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

00:00 Introduction and Banter 
00:29 Spring Practice Begins 
01:11 Quarterback Rotation Insights 
02:34 New Players and Depth Chart 
04:30 Leadership and Team Dynamics 
10:04 Position Changes and Player Development 
12:59 Transfers and Roster Updates 
18:19 Offensive Line Versatility 
19:37 Wide Receiver Lineup and Performance 
20:39 Challenges for Freshman Players 
22:04 Safety Position Dynamics 
24:03 Versatility in Defensive Roles 
26:44 Spring Practice Highlights 
33:31 Offensive Line Adjustments 
36:50 Book Project and Closing Remarks

Here is an episode of the newest podcast at Buckeye Huddle -- 'Around The Big Ten' -- hosted by Marc Givler and Chip Minnich. They discuss the latest goings-on around America's Conference on a regular basis. They have been doing a series on three questions for each B1G team as spring football approaches, so we thought it would be appropriate to go ahead and include their episode about Ohio State into the Buckeye Weekly feed. If you like the show, please subscribe. Thanks!

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Debating Michigan QB Bryce Underwood's Bold Ohio State Claims

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood's recent comments about the Ohio State football program. They discuss the potential implications of his statements, the 2025 Michigan football schedule, the quarterback situation at Michigan, and how Bryce Underwood might impact the dynamics on the field.

The hosts also touch on the transfer strategies of both Ohio State and Michigan, the college football landscape, and finish up with some discussion on Ohio State's basketball season and Eddie George's new role at Bowling Green. 

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 
00:14 Midwest Weather Woes 
01:34 Spring Football and Bryce Underwood's Bold Claims 
02:31 Freshman Quarterbacks and Rivalry Talk 
05:49 Memorable Moments and Likable Rivals 
15:27 Michigan's Quarterback Dilemma 
22:56 The Evolution of College Football Transfers 
23:56 Michigan's NIL and Player Development Challenges 
25:22 Central Michigan vs. Michigan: A Scheduled Matchup 
26:25 Eddie George's Coaching Journey 
32:31 Bryce Underwood's Potential at Michigan 
39:07 Michigan's Transfer Strategy and Future Prospects 
42:55 Spring Football and Upcoming Coverage

The Buckeyes have landed a verbal commitment from Maxwell Riley, who is the top offensive lineman in the state of Ohio in the 2026 recruiting class. In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman break down the commitment, what it means for the Buckeyes, what else is out there, and they also answer questions from the livestream viewers.

Breaking Down Ohio State's Spring Football Insights In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into the latest updates from the Ohio State coaching staff. They discuss impressions of new coaches like defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

The hosts also talk about key insights from interviews with returning staff, including Keenan Bailey and James Laurinaitis, providing a comprehensive look at the team's preparations heading into spring football. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on player evaluations, coaching strategies, and the upcoming spring game. 

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 
01:10 Matt Patricia Joins Ohio State 
01:56 Defensive Strategies and Player Evaluations 
11:40 Tim Walton's Insights on the Defense 
16:35 Carlos Laughlin on Recruiting and Player Development 
20:58 Coaching Staff Dynamics and Roommate Stories 
22:54 Ohio State's New Offensive Line Coach: Tyler Bowen 
24:10 Billy Fessler's Excitement and Role at Ohio State 
24:51 Recruiting Insights and Keenan Bailey's Strategy 
28:24 Spring Ball Expectations and Preparations 
30:41 Quarterback Reps and Leadership Development 
36:25 First Impressions of New Coaches 
40:39 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Spring Football

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss the 10 Ohio State football players on defense who have the most to gain or lose during spring practice. The conversation covers various players, including defensive tackles, linebackers, corners, and safeties, as they analyze the potential impact these players can have on the team and their future roles.

Get insights on players like Jason Moore, Tywone Malone, Joshua Mickens, CJ Hicks, Payton Pierce, Lorenzo Styles Jr., and more as the hosts break down each player's opportunities and challenges this spring. 

00:00 Introduction and Spring Football Excitement
01:36 Discussing Ohio State Defensive Tackles
10:28 Linebackers with the Most to Gain or Lose
13:27 Defensive Ends and Their Spring Opportunities
19:10 Secondary Players to Watch This Spring
37:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they analyze the top 10 Ohio State Buckeyes on offense who have the most to gain or lose during spring practice. The duo begins with an overview of their recent activities, including Tom's coverage of the Blue Jackets game and Tony's observations at the NFL combine.

Key players discussed include quarterback Julian Sayin, running backs James Peoples and Sam Williams Dixon, wide receivers Bryson Rodgers and Mylan Graham, and many more. Tune in for an in-depth look at the essential offensive players to watch this spring as they strive to solidify their spots on the team. 

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 
00:18 NFL Combine Highlights 
01:17 Buckeyes' Offensive Players with Most to Gain or Lose 
01:35 Quarterback Battle: Julian Sayin vs. Lincoln Kienholz 
06:27 Running Back Depth Chart Analysis 
11:08 Wide Receiver Competition 
17:21 Tight End Prospects: Jelani Thurman and Bennett Christian 
23:12 Offensive Line Battles 
32:49 Spring Ball Preview and Conclusion