Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking -- but expected -- news that Caleb Downs is headed to the NFL. They discuss his time at Ohio State and what he'll do moving forward.

Should the Buckeyes target defensive end Damon Wilson?

After years of pursuit in high school, could the Buckeyes again try to land talented defensive end Damon Wilson? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the idea and what it would take to get involved in such a recruitment again.

Two more Buckeyes are out the door.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the impact of a pair of departures on the offensive line in Justin Terry and Devontae Armstrong and the impact it could have on the Buckeyes next season.

In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news that freshman wide receiver Quincy Porter is entering the transfer portal. Does that mean he is absolutely gone? The fellas discuss that scenario and what his departure could mean and why it might have happened.

Is Pittsburgh sophomore linebacker Rasheem Biles an ideal fit for the Buckeyes?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the versatile linebacker and the potential that Ohio State could bring him back home to Central Ohio.

Could Koi Perich be the perfect replacement for Caleb Downs?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr look at another intriguing prospect in the transfer portal in the form of Minnesota safety Koi Perich. They discuss how he could fit into an Ohio State defense that could be missing a talented safety should Caleb Downs do the expected and leave for the NFL.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the upcoming visit of outstanding Penn State defensive Chaz Coleman and what he could bring to the Buckeyes' defensively. Is he a must get? Do the Buckeyes have a shot? The fellas talk about all of this and more.

Ohio State has landed UCF defensive tackle John Walker out of the transfer portal. He is a former Top 100 recruit and Freshman All-American. Walker provides positional flexibility on the interior. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what this addition means for the Buckeyes.

-After a shocking ejection from the playoffs Ohio State will evaluate everything. What will they do to replace Brian Hartline?

-Does "the Ohio State offense" need help from an outside voice?

-Will it be an internal hire?

-How did each coach do with his unit this year?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a wide receiver target that Ohio State may be getting involved with. Explosive Old Dominion receiver Tre Brown could be exactly what the Buckeyes are looking for to pair with star receiver Jeremiah Smith.