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In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman is joined by Buckeye Insiders' recruiting insider Juck Milletti as they discuss the commitment of 2029 wide receiver Austin Miller. While the rankings for 2029 have yet to be released, Miller is expected to be one of the top prospects in the class. Juck and Tony discuss what kind of player the Buckeyes are getting and also talk a little bit about receivers coach Cortez Hankton's trending recruiting.

This is a recent episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning featuring host Tom Orr and Michael Pettit, who is one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com. Subscribe to the show if you have not yet done so!

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Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough that your players can execute the plan. 

And while mixing different coverage schemes is certainly one way to do it, there are also ways to show different looks within the same basic coverage. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to look at how Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is able to take a Cover 2 scheme and put a very different spin on things. 

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Ohio State fans have all felt it at some point: the Buckeyes are in on a five-star recruit, things seem promising, and then suddenly that player commits somewhere else. So why does it feel like Ohio State “always loses out” on top recruits?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about recruiting frustration, perception vs. reality, NIL, quarterback recruiting, and why Ohio State fans tend to remember the misses more than the massive wins.

The guys discuss why recruiting is never Ohio State vs. one school — it’s Ohio State vs. the entire field — and why every elite program has its own version of recruiting heartbreak. They also look at recent Buckeye wins like Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr., Devin Sanchez, Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair, and others to explain why the situation is far better than it sometimes feels.

They also dive into quarterback recruiting, why top quarterbacks may not always want to join a crowded room, and why timing, NIL, depth charts, and playing-time paths all matter.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:11 The listener question: Why does Ohio State always miss on top recruits?
01:13 Ohio State isn’t recruiting against one school — it’s recruiting against the field
03:17 Why fans remember the recruiting misses more than the wins
05:55 NIL, money, and why some “misses” may not really be misses
08:05 Why don’t more top quarterbacks want to play at Ohio State?
11:08 Quarterback timing, depth charts, and the path to playing time
13:39 Why Ohio State is still attractive to elite quarterback recruits
14:30 Recruiting frustration, fan anxiety, and why Ohio State will be okay
16:21 Closing thoughts and listener question invitation

If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position Group...

If Ohio State could guarantee elite play from one position group all season long, which group would matter most?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate the best answer for the Buckeyes: offensive line, defensive line, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, or somewhere else. They discuss how elite play up front changes everything, why Ohio State’s defensive line could be the safest answer, how better running back play could have changed last season, and whether Julian Sayin and the receivers are already close enough to elite.

00:00 — Intro
00:31 — The question: which Ohio State position group would you guarantee elite play from?
01:41 — Why offensive line feels like the obvious answer
04:26 — Tony pushes back and makes the case for defensive line
06:48 — Could wide receiver be the answer?
09:01 — The case for elite running back play
10:57 — How much would elite RB play change Ohio State’s offense?
12:59 — What would elite quarterback play from Julian Sayin mean?
15:05 — Why the trenches remain the safest answer
16:45 — Tony and Tom make their final picks
16:53 — Would you still choose offensive line?

Would you guarantee elite offensive line play, defensive line play, quarterback play, running back play, or wide receiver play for Ohio State? Drop your answer in the comments.

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they saw at Ohio State basketball practice on Thursday. This was the first opportunity to get a look at the 2026-2027 Buckeyes, and there was plenty to talk about.

- First impressions of five-star freshmen Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith.
- Thoughts on a physical first practice.
- Vocal leaders stepping up.
- Thoughts on the other new additions, such as Justin Pippen and Curtis Givens.
- Following the show there are highlights from the practice itself.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their top 10 playmakers on the 2026 Ohio State offense.

Brady Edmunds, who is making his official visit to Ohio State this weekend, met with the media during Wednesday's 7-on-7 competition at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. 

This is a big weekend for Edmunds and the Buckeyes, as the two sides discuss where things stand in his recruitment. Edmunds has been committed to Ohio State for about 18 months, but there have been questions about whether he will end up in the class, and he recently visited UCLA. 

Edmunds discussed what he's hoping to learn from the OSU coaching staff this weekend, what he likes about UCLA and new head coach Bob Chesney, and more.

Ohio State landed a verbal commitment from 4-star cornerback Jaden Carey on Wednesday. In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the commitment and where Carey projects in the Ohio State defense. They also discuss the current cornerback class and look at how things are shaping up.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a pair of running backs who were offered scholarships following Ohio State's 1-day camp on Tuesday. 2029 RB William Green and 2030 RB Cooper Jones are both from Texas and each of them put on a show on Tuesday. Tony shares his conversations with and about both players. Following the conversation, highlights from the RBs' performance in camp are included at youtube.com/@buckeyeinsiders

Did Michigan’s Cheating Scandal Enable Texas Tech’s Gambling Defiance? | Buckeye Weekly Podcast

On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a listener question arguing that the NCAA’s handling of Michigan’s Connor Stalions cheating scandal emboldened Texas Tech’s defiant response to quarterback Brennan Sorsby’s gambling-related rules violation. They compare the schools’ approaches, noting Michigan threatened legal action but never went to court, while Texas Tech obtained a Texas judge’s injunction blocking the NCAA’s suspension attempt and released a 22-minute video defending its position. They argue the NCAA has punished or tried to punish wrongdoing (including fines and individual penalties), but courts and conferences like the Big 12 may shape outcomes, and they explore how conference or College Football Playoff decisions could affect Texas Tech if the situation continues.

00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:45 Listener Question
01:25 Michigan vs Texas Tech
02:37 NCAA Teeth and Courts
04:00 Shameless PR Defense
08:18 Mental Health vs Eligibility
09:34 Judge Ruling and Big 12
12:05 CFP Fallout Scenarios
14:07 Wrap Up and Callouts