The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say about the Buckeyes' 2021 signing class on Wednesday. What were the areas of need? What was different about recruiting this year and why? How much can culture and fit impact a class? All of this is discussed and more. Also, the fellas recap everything that Mark Pantoni had to say during his Zoom conference as well.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Tuesday's media session with the Buckeyes and discuss everything that was said, including Shaun Wade's notion that Ohio State needs to blow out the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Championship Game. The fellas also look at the All-Big Ten teams and Michigan's third cancelation in a row. All of this and much more.

Michael Citro and Chip Minnich discuss the cancellation of The Game, Big Ten results from Saturday, the Illinois coaching vacancy, and Big Ten Championship Weekend match-ups. Plus, our preview of Ohio State vs. Northwestern in the league's title game.

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Michigan's return to practice on Sunday and the subsequent allegations that the Wolverines were ducking the Buckeyes. They then preview Wednesday's signing day by talking about the areas of strength within the class and the players most likely to make an impact next year

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the comments by Florida head coach Dan Mullen and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney about Ohio State's playoff resume. Should the Buckeyes' abbreviated schedule keep them out of the College Football Playoff? What did Ryan Day have to say about that idea?

Plus, a look at the Champions' Weekend schedule in the Big Ten, what the Buckeyes did instead of playing Michigan on Saturday, and an early scouting report on Northwestern heading into the Big Ten Championship Game. The fellas discuss these topics and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent report that the Rose Bowl could be moving out of California for one year. Why is this happening and is it a good idea? Where may it be headed? The fellas discuss these questions and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the upcoming decision of the nation's top wide receiver Emeka Egbuka on Friday. Are the Buckeyes the team to beat and what kind of player will somebody be landing? The fellas then have a conversation about some memorable Michigan moments on the Buckeye beat. They then finish the show by talking about some of the biggest games this weekend.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Big Ten's decision to change their long-standing rule about a team needing to play six games to be eligible for the Championship Game. Is this the Big Ten just bending the knee to the Buckeyes or is this the correct decision? They also discuss how much longer Ohio State should continue to put up with the Big Ten and whether or not OSU should finally just leave the Big Ten altogether. Much more is discussed throughout the show, including the softness of Notre Dame's schedule.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – We are all still reeling from the news that “The Game” has been called off for this year and the Buckeyes are still looking for a dance partner for this weekend. There is a lot of significance when it comes to getting to six games for Ohio State, or any team in the Big Ten for that matter.

According to rules that are currently in place, there is no opportunity to be in the Big Ten Championship Game without having competed in at least six games, based on rolling averages of games played and things of that nature. That rule, like most things, could be subject to change but as of now, is still in place.

We don’t know who else may not be able to go in the Big Ten and if the Buckeyes will be able to find someone to play against this upcoming weekend to get to Indy to try and defend its crown as Big Ten Champion.

But it does bring up an interesting thought if the Buckeyes were able to go out of the league and find a non-conference opponent. A game last weekend between BYU and Coastal Carolina came together at the 11th hour and provided one of the more entertaining games of the season.

Texas A&M saw its game canceled against Ole Miss this week as the Mississippi program was dealing with its own COVID issues and now the Aggies would like to find someone to play as they sit outside of the top-four in the College Football Playoff rankings, strangely enough, just behind the Buckeyes who are No. 4 in those rankings.

We want to preface this whole discussion by saying that we are well aware that the league shot down Nebraska earlier this year when the Huskers’ game against Wisconsin was canceled and while the Huskers found an opponent, the league said that was not an option.

But what if this game was green-lit and allowed to happen?

For the first time since 1917, Ohio State and Michigan will play a football season without facing each other. The Wolverines canceled this weekend's scheduled game on Tuesday due to COVID-19 issues in their program.

With the Buckeyes still one game short of the minimum required to play in the Big Ten Championship Game, what's next for the Buckeyes?

Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr examine a number of potential scenarios, including a rematch with Indiana, a non-conference clash against Texas A&M, and opportunities to make up previously-canceled games against Maryland and Illinois.