The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeyes are back at it this week in preparation for Saturday's game at Rutgers.

Days after a very productive freshman debut, will Kyle McCord be back in the saddle at quarterback for the Buckeyes? Or will it be CJ Stroud? What did Ohio State head coach Ryan Day have to say about his quarterback situation?

Buckeye Scoop's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the ongoing quarterback battle and Day's thoughts on where things stand for all parties. They also discuss the improving Buckeye defense. Has Ohio State finally landed on their best 11 on defense?

All of these topics are covered and more in this latest edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich analyze Ohio State's 59-7 dismantling of the Akron Zips and discuss who graded out as champions. They also talk about a pair of linebackers who left the team this week and the weekly results around the Big Ten. And they preview the upcoming game against Rutgers on the road with Greg Patuto from the On the Banks blog.

After three massive blowouts, the Michigan Wolverines played their first competitive football game of the 2021 season against Rutgers.

And while Jim Harbaugh's team emerged with a win, did some cracks start to appear?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeScoop.com break down what they saw from the Wolverines on Saturday.

- How concerning is it that Michigan struggled to run the ball?
- Can the Cade McNamara-led passing attack bail them out if the run game isn't there?
- How was Rutgers able to sustain so many long drives?
- Can Michigan win a shootout if they have to this season?
- How many sure wins are left on the schedule for the Wolverines?

A pair of top 10 teams lost this week and others looked quite vulnerable. We're only four weeks into this season and the craziness is taking control.There aren't four great teams around the country, which means that teams like the Buckeyes are still very much alive.

Buckeye Scoop's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the national picture by looking back at this weekend's action and pointing out some of the flaws among top 10 teams that could eventually put the Buckeyes back in the race.

Ohio State started slowly but finished with aplomb in their 59-7 win over Akron.

The game was not without its drama, however. Linebacker K'Vaughan Pope may have quit in the middle of the game. The Buckeyes started four true freshmen, including quarterback Kyle McCord.

Even though the game wasn't close, there are still plenty of things to talk about. Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following the Buckeyes' win, and then they answer viewer questions, which include a discussion about whether or not Ryan Day is in a battle for the soul of this program.

There are some significant college football matchups this weekend, headed up by Wisconsin and Notre Dame meeting at Soldier Field in Chicago Saturday at 12:00 pm. Then another neutral-site matchup between Arkansas and Texas A&M in Arlington could turn the race for the SEC West title upside down.

Buckeye Scoop's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview 10 of the biggest games of the week and discuss some of the more interesting odds and ends. But mostly odds.

Ohio State Football got some interesting news on Thursday when head coach Ryan Day announced that quarterback CJ Stroud likely would not be starting or playing against Akron, opening the door for either Kyle McCord or Jack Miller to start the game as Stroud nurses a sore shoulder. What does this mean for the Buckeyes moving forward? Sure, it is just Akron and Ohio State Football is a seven-touchdown favorite, at least in this one. Does this open the door for a quarterback controversy? What happens if the understudy looks really good? Or what happens if the understudy struggles? Join Kevin Noon and Tom Orr as they look at all of this in this edition of the Big Me Kickoff.

In this special emergency edition of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news that just broke on Thursday that CJ Stroud will not start Saturday's game for Ohio State.

The fellas talk about:
- Which of the backups is likely to win the starting job, Kyle McCord or Jack Miller?
- Will Quinn Ewers be available to play?
- How much would Saturday's starter have to do to win the starting job permanently?
- How will a good or bad performance impact the timetable for Stroud's return?

In an up-and-down 2021 season, true freshman cornerback Denzel Burke has been one of the biggest surprise for the Ohio State football team.

He not only earned a starting job for the season opener, but he has played well, and looked extremely comfortable and confident while doing it.

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Burke's play and attitude, and what it could mean for his future.

Plus what they learned while talking to Matt Jones about his fight for a starting job and love of cars, Chris Olave about being held without a reception against Tulsa, and much more.

Ohio State hosts Akron this weekend as prohibitive favorites. The Buckeyes can practically name their score, which makes this an interesting game when it comes to making bold predictions.

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr have no fear, however, when it comes to making bold predictions, as they once again bring out six predictions each for this Saturday's Buckeye game.

Who will win the week? It's anybody's guess.