The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take turns talking about the 10 things they're looking forward to watching in the Big Ten this year. Turns out both are excited that Bret Bielema is back in the conference. They're also excited that Jim Harbaugh is back for at least one more year.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the weekend official visit of JT Tuimoloau and where the Buckeyes stand now that he's headed off to Oregon. They also discuss other official visitors this weekend, including Dallan Hayden and Kojo Antwi. The fellas then look ahead to some visitors this week and preview some of the top prospects who will be camping at Ohio State this week.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the potential transfer of former USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote to Ohio State. The former five-star prospect has shown up in the Ohio State University directory, so it appears that the transfer is happening. The fellas talk about what Gaoteote's potential role would be with the Buckeyes as well as a few potential issues that could arise with his arrival.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss 5-star defensive end JT Tuimoloau's official visit to Ohio State this year and the things that OSU could use to sell him on the fact that Ohio State is the best place for him to be.

It is a big week for Ohio State football recruiting with the Rivals Five-Star Challenge taking place in Atlanta while Ohio State had had a pair of football camps take place this week, a big official visit weekend is taking place for the class of 2022, and oh yeah, a big 2021 prospect is starting his official visit weekend as well, it’s JT Tuimoloau, for those who are not keeping track.

So much going on, so much to talk about, and things are evolving by the second. That is why we have the BuckeyeGrove Instant Access podcast here, to try and wrap a few things up, at least for the moment as we just don’t know what is in store at the next twist and/or turn.

Join Kevin Noon from Ohio and Joseph Hastings who is in Atlanta as we try and bring a little clarity as to what is going on with everything on the recruiting front. And if you are not a member, why not? Take advantage of our excellent free trial promo and don’t miss a thing.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some of the problems that people have with the 12-team playoff expansion proposal and try to ease some concerns. They talk through issues like the diminishing of the regular season, the toll being too severe for the players, travel difficulties, teams sitting starters, and much more.

This is a special bonus episode of Buckeye Weekly, featuring Tom Orr and Marc Givler of BuckeyeScoop.com, recorded at Ohio State football camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

They discuss an offensive line prospect who looked impressive during the morning session and several big-time players who are expected to work out in the afternoon.

Plus, a sneak preview of the atmosphere inside the WHAC in the leadup to this weekend's official visit from JT Tuimoloau, the top-ranked player in the class of 2021.

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich break down recent transfer portal happenings of interest to Ohio State fans, chat about recent NFL signings of former Buckeyes, briefly discuss the 2021 schedule, and dive into NIL issues and the recent proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the recent 12-team College Football Playoff proposal, including who it involves, next steps, improvements that would help, concerns, and much more.

Could we be seeing the end of the four-team College Football Playoff in favor of a 12-team expanded playoff? That movement took a huge step forward on Thursday as a subcommittee of the CFP recommended a move from four to 12 teams, but there is a long way to go before we will see anything different in terms of how college football crowns a champion.

We are breaking down the proposal with our immediate reactions to what we have seen, who would be in, who would be off, who would play four games and who would play three. Where would games be played? And when? We have some ideas on how that would be sorted out.

And is this just too much football to ask these players to take part in? We go into that as well.