The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes are replacing a number of key players, and may be relying on several true freshmen to make an impact this fall.

You know all about names like Jack Sawyer, Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison, Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and TreVeyon Henderson already, but how many freshmen who only arrived this summer will play this fall as well?

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer that question, as well as a number of others from listeners. How big a difference will the new overtime rules make this fall? Can Henderson win the starting running back job? What is the Big Ten going to do if teams can't play a game due to COVID?

The Big Ten, Pac 12, and ACC have joined in an alliance. What exactly does this alliance do?

Nobody knows!

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr attempt to answer the unanswerable as they recap what the three commissioners had to say about their historic alliance.

Why now? What does this mean for the playoffs? Is somebody going to go back for the Big XII? Will this lead to some interesting non-conference scheduling?

Tom and Tony talk about all of it and try to make sense out of what exactly the commissioners didn't have to say.

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich are eastbound and down this week as they handicap the Big Ten East for the 2021 season and there's a lot more disagreement in the predictions than there was for the West. Plus, there's a starting quarterback named, some captains, and more to discuss.

There is safety in numbers, but do the Buckeyes have the right number of safeties to succeed this year?

When the Ohio State defense has a solid free safety, the defense is in good hands. When they don't, things like last year can happen.

On Wednesday, Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr spoke with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, the Buckeye safeties, and defensive backs coach Matt Barnes.

In this episode, they cover much of what was said and whether or not Buckeye fans should be a little less nervous about the secondary this year.

The fellas are also joined by a surprise guest who just happened to be in WHAC while they were recording.

And no, it wasn't farm equipment.

The Michigan football program is entering what could be a do-or-die season for head coach Jim Harbaugh. Do the Wolverines have the weapons they need on offense to have a successful season?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeScoop.com are turning the popular Michigan Monday column into a podcast this fall, and present the premiere episode looking at the Wolverines' offense.

- Is Cade McNamara the answer at quarterback?
- Is Donovan Edwards going to be ready to contribute immediately?
- Do the Wolverines have enough playmakers at wide receiver and tight end to keep the chains moving?
- Can the offensive line stay healthy enough this fall to avoid concerns about depth?

All that and more in this episode of Michigan Monday.

What are the head coaching prospects for each of Ohio State's assistant coaches and who will be the first among them to take over a program?

What are the Buckeyes running into when they head to Minnesota to face the Gophers next month?

Which Ohio State players are most irreplaceable this year?

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer those listener questions about the Buckeyes and more in this latest edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.

The CJ Stroud Era has begun!

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has named redshirt freshman CJ Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback.

Day cited Stroud's leadership, accuracy, ability to move the chains, and much more as key factors in his decision.

What should Buckeye fans now expect from the Ohio State offense?

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break it all down in this emergency podcast.

They also discuss the naming of Ohio State's six captains and what it means for the Buckeyes this year.

Just how good will the Ohio State secondary be and how quickly will they need to be at their best?

Could a freshman cornerback break into the starting lineup? How much of the Rushmen will the Buckeyes show right away in Minneapolis?

These questions and many more are answered in this week's Buckeye Weekly Podcast as Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a 10-pack of listener questions about the Buckeyes.

There is also plenty of talk about the offense, including CJ Stroud and TreVeyon Henderson.

All of this and much, much more.

Reporters were permitted to watch Ohio State's practice on Wednesday.

Following practice, Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recapped what they saw.

The first topic of discussion was the lack of throwing from presumed starter CJ Stroud. Ryan Day says it's nothing to worry about.

The show then spends some time talking about talented freshman TreVeyon Henderson, who continues to shine on offense. The potential is legitimate and perhaps immediate.

Receivers and offensive line were topics as well, including the absence of Thayer Munford and what that could mean down the line.

Defensively, there were a lot of numbers to watch, which makes putting together a two-deep difficult for on-lookers. Tom and Tony talk about those difficulties and much, much more.

Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson has put his plan into motion and Buckeye fans should get excited.

Defensive tackles Haskell Garrett and Taron Vincent normally play the same position, but they are now expected to play next to each other instead of rotate with each other.

What will this bring to the Ohio State defense? A lot.

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss that aspect of the Buckeyes' defense, as well as many others along the defensive line.

The fellas spoke with Larry Johnson and his defensive line on Tuesday, so they recap what was said and provide updates on the Buckeyes up front.