The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr. In this episode, Tony and Tom dive deep into bold predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season.

Tony shares his '50 for 50' series predictions involving Caleb Downs, the Ohio State rushing attack, and a surprising prediction involving Buckeyes with 100-yard receiving games. They also discuss the likelihood of a true freshman quarterback throwing three touchdown passes and Emeka Egbuka achieving some rarefied air.

00:00 Introduction and Show Setup
00:30 Ohio State Football Predictions Overview
01:18 Caleb Downs' Interception Prediction
03:30 Ohio State's Rushing Game Prediction
07:44 100-Yard Receiving Games Prediction
11:32 Freshman Quarterback Touchdown Prediction
15:16 Emeka Egbuka's Touchdown Prediction
20:35 First Four Opponents' Margin of Victory Prediction
27:49 A Receiving Yards Prediction
31:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon discuss Ohio State's latest commitment of Trajen Odom, a top defensive tackle from North Carolina. They break down his potential impact on the team, his recruitment process, and what it means for Ohio State's future.

They also delve into the state of Ohio State's recruiting class, potential new commitments, and the overall recruiting landscape for the Buckeyes. Viewer questions cover a range of topics including the potential flipping of recruits, the importance of specific recruitments, and the implications for Ohio State's football program moving forward. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on all things Buckeyes!

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:13 Big Commitment for Ohio State: Trajen Odom
01:24 Analyzing Trajen Odom's Impact
02:39 Recruitment Strategy and Future Prospects
02:53 Ohio State's Defensive Line Depth
04:16 High School Football Insights
05:26 Recruiting Updates and Predictions
06:32 The Importance of Defensive Tackles
06:55 Ohio State's Future Roster and Portal Strategy
08:25 North Carolina Talent and Rankings
11:06 Recruiting Battles and SEC Competition
13:49 Defensive Line Prospects and Commitments
19:18 Recruiting Dynamics and Star Rankings
29:22 Safety Commits and Scholarship Numbers
32:17 Commitment Dynamics: Kentucky vs. Ohio State
33:35 Ohio State's Wide Receiver Strategy
35:37 Recruiting Shifts and Opportunities
39:29 Impact of NIL and Transfer Portal
48:39 Ohio State's Recruiting Class Prospects
57:23 Offensive Line Recruitment Challenges
01:01:02 Closing Remarks and Community Interaction

In this breaking episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon discuss Ohio State's latest addition to their recruiting class, three-star tight end Brody Lennon from Gilmour Academy.

They delve into Lennon's potential contributions, the overall state of the Buckeyes' tight end room, and the recruiting efforts by tight ends coach Keenan Bailey. The discussion also covers the developmental paths of tight ends, Ohio State’s recruiting strategy moving forward, and the balance needed between pass-catching and run-blocking for tight ends in the Buckeyes' offense.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:21 Ohio State's New Recruit: Brody Lennon
01:54 Recruitment Insights and Comparisons
02:41 Tight End Room Dynamics
04:41 Future Prospects and Strategy
08:32 Challenges for Freshman Tight Ends
11:38 Class Size and Recruitment Strategy

Join Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman on the latest episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast! In today's episode -- which is powered by listener questions, the duo discusses the rapidly approaching college football season, including the EA college football video game and Big Ten media days. They dive deep into Chip Kelly's future—will he stay at Ohio State? Move to the NFL? Take up another head coaching role?

Listener questions also bring up potential head coaches from Ohio State's assistant ranks, the 2024 recruiting class's redshirt potentials, and the challenges in securing a 2026 quarterback recruit. 

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
02:16 Listener Questions Begin
02:42 Chip Kelly's Future Plans
10:56 Ohio State Assistant Coaches: Who's Next for a Head Coach Role?
22:24 2024 Recruiting Class: Who Won't Redshirt?
34:37 2026 Quarterback Recruiting Challenges

The Buckeyes have struck again in the state of Alabama with the commitment of Zion Grady. The 6-foot-4 defensive end recently took an official visit to Ohio State and must have liked what he saw as he followed it up in relatively short order with a commitment.

Grady is a consensus top-100 player and one of the best out of the state of Alabama. Make no mistake, this one is a big deal as both Alabama and Auburn both had offered Grady.

Ohio State beat out Auburn, Florida State, Miami (Fla.), and Tennessee, all schools that had welcomed Grady on campus for official visits along with Ohio State.

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to break down the impact of Grady's commitment, what other defensive linemen could join the class, and then the guys answer viewer questions live.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into an exciting range of topics around Ohio State athletics. They provide insights on a huge recruitment weekend for the Ohio State football program, highlighting key visitors like offensive tackle David Sanders and cornerbacks Dorian Brew and Na'eem Offord.

Discussions also cover the likelihood of these recruits joining the team and the impact of potential commitments. Tune in for an in-depth look at Ohio State's recruiting strategies and official visits this crucial weekend.

Note: This show was recorded prior to the commitment of wide receiver Bodpegn Miller.

00:00 Introduction and New Baseball Coach Announcement
01:10 Big Recruiting Weekend for Ohio State
02:28 Running Back Recruitment Insights
11:21 Offensive Line Prospects and Opportunities
22:30 Top Cornerback Prospects Visiting
32:38 Local Ohio Prospects and Commitment Watch
35:37 Conclusion and How to Stay Updated

Join Tony and Tom in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive into a lively discussion about the possible consequences facing Michigan amidst ongoing NCAA investigations and whether a postseason ban is conceivable.

They also cover recent historical precedents involving NCAA penalties and analyze the ongoing legal battle involving former Michigan linebacker’s coach Chris Partridge against the university. Is a postseason ban for Michigan possible?

00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk
01:10 Discussing Ohio State Camps
02:47 Artificial Turf vs. Natural Grass
03:27 Listener Question: Michigan's Postseason Ban?
05:47 Historical NCAA Penalties
09:17 Comparing Tennessee and Michigan Cases
20:04 Chris Partridge Lawsuit
26:52 Potential NCAA Penalties for Michigan
34:56 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news of Ohio State's latest commitment from running back Isaiah West out of St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia.

They delve into West's background, talents, and what this commitment means for Ohio State's recruiting strategy, including its impact on future recruitments like that of Jordon Davison. The hosts also talk about the dynamics of the running back room and the importance of securing top talent to maintain depth and competitive edge.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:18 Breaking News: Ohio State's New Commitment
00:33 Isaiah West: Player Profile and Recruitment
04:08 Recruitment Strategy and Impact
05:06 Running Back Room Dynamics
06:59 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
11:00 Conclusion and Sign-Off

This bonus episode is from the latest Skull Session Recruiting Podcast with Buckeye Huddle's Marc Givler as Marc and Tony Gerdeman discuss Friday's commitment of New Jersey wide receiver Quincy Porter to Ohio State. Marc and Tony break the commitment down, discuss Porter's game, and what the Buckeyes will do next with their receiver recruiting.

Join Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they delve into viewer feedback and discuss the latest Ohio State recruiting evaluations. Tony and Tom unpack two weeks of Ohio State's one-day camps. They also touch upon important topics like the effectiveness of the Jack position, the impact of recruiting in Texas and Georgia, and the trajectories of promising players. 

Viewer questions about running back recruiting, the secondary class, and defensive end positions are covered in detail, providing listeners with comprehensive and candid information about the state of Ohio State football recruiting. (Note: This episode was streamed and recorded prior to the commitment of wide receiver Quincy Porter.)

00:00 Introduction and Viewer Feedback
02:00 Ohio State's One-Day Camps Recap
02:36 Spotlight on Eric McFarland
05:36 Recruiting Insights and Future Prospects
07:33 In-State Talent and Ohio State's Strategy
15:42 Linebacker Prospects and Defensive Strategies
20:58 Offensive Line Recruiting Challenges
27:25 Offensive Line Improvement and High School Recruiting
28:14 Recruiting Prospects: Isaiah West and Jordan Davison
28:42 Running Back Depth and Transfer Options 
31:13 Official Visits and Potential Commitments
32:22 Storm Miller and Clemson Connection
34:30 Recruiting Coordinator Moves to Michigan
37:06 Fun and Food Challenges
42:42 Recruiting Concerns and Prospects
50:09 Season Countdown and Upcoming Events