The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeyes are deeper at running back than they were a year ago, and Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn expects them to be much better overall as well.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their conversations with Locklyn and Buckeye running backs Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, and Ja'Kobi Jackson. Lockly is very high on this group and didn't mind sharing his thoughts about each of them.

Wednesday following Ohio State football practice, safeties coach Matt Guerrieri and safeties Earl Little, Leroy Roker, and Jaylen McClain spoke with reporters about how spring is going, how the safety room is shaping up, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they heard from the Buckeye safeties and how it will apply to the Ohio State defense this season.

5 Ohio State Offensive Players With the Most to Gain in the Final Weeks of Spring Ball | Buckeye Weekly

On the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which Ohio State offensive players have the most to gain as spring ball nears the spring game on the 18th. They highlight running back Ja'Kobi Jackson benefiting from staying healthy and taking first-team reps amid injuries, left tackle Ian Moore getting extensive reps with the ones while other linemen are out, and tight end Mason Williams emerging in 12 personnel with Bennett Christian sidelined. They also discuss freshman wide receiver Brock Boyd playing well and pushing for snaps in a crowded receiver group, plus tackle Carter Lowe earning valuable second-team reps that help his long-term development.

00:00 Podcast Intro
00:26 Spring Ball Stakes
00:58 Ja'Kobi Jackson Breakout
04:14 Ian Moore at Left Tackle
08:45 Mason Williams Emerges
11:57 Brock Boyd Freshman Buzz
14:11 More Names to Watch
17:35 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Here is a bonus episode for you. This is the latest edition of Buckeye Huddle Primetime with Juck from Monday evening. 

-Ryan Day’s offensive changes in 2025 resulted in less points, lower efficiency and less explosive plays than 2025. How do they get it back?
-Days Surprising answer about tight ends. 
-defensive line up and comers make for a wide open battle on the end.

Who is stepping up on offense? What has impacted the lack of explosion at running back? Could All-Big Ten left tackle Austin Siereveld slide inside to guard this season?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these topics that were revealed by Ryan Day during Monday's press conference. How has Legend Bey's absence impacted the offense? Can Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld, and Phillip Daniels all play together? Who has surprised Ryan Day on offense? The fellas talk about all of this and more, including a little bit of Brock Boyd as well.

00:00 Offense Focus Intro
00:51 Legend Bey Explosiveness
04:12 Run Game Depth Updates
04:57 Best Five Offensive Line
08:40 Line Continuity Reps
11:45 Transfer Tight Ends Rising
15:54 Brock Boyd Buzz
18:15 Wrap Up And Subscribe

In this bonus episode, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap the top offensive players they saw at Saturday's Ohio State student appreciation day practice. Who stood out and impressed on the offensive side of the ball? This episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning discusses it all.

It was Student Appreciation Day at Ohio State, which meant open practice for students and media. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap a handful of defensive standouts from the day, including defensive tackle James Smith, defensive end Qua Russaw, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and more.

The team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be back inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Saturday to watch practice No. 8 of the Ohio State spring football schedule. 

So what will Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr be looking for when they watch practice? 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, they'll discuss some of the most interesting positional battles, transfer additions, and intriguing freshmen to keep an eye on this spring. 

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down Ohio State’s wide receiver depth and what realistic production looks like beyond the top targets. The Buckeyes have four veterans who will play, but there are talented freshmen like Chris Henry, Jr., Brock Boyd, and Jerquaden Guilford making noise as well.

How many receivers will actually play, and what should fans expect from WR4, WR5, and beyond?

0:00 – Intro and “Steiner math” warning
0:33 – WR depth and rotation discussion begins
2:25 – Tom on realistic snap distribution
3:33 – Historical production for WR4/WR5
5:38 – Why depth should improve in 2025
7:23 – Comparing Hartline vs. Hankton usage
9:09 – True freshman expectations explained
11:15 – Jeremiah Smith vs. historical freshmen
11:50 – What “normal” production really looks like
13:17 – Fewer tight ends, more WR opportunities
15:02 – Freshman stat projections debate
18:30 – Final expectations and realistic outlook

Despite losing future first-round picks Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese to the 2026 NFL Draft, Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis is adamant that the standard will remain the standard.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they learned from speaking with James Laurinaitis and the Buckeye linebackers on Thursday, which includes their first meeting with transfer Christian Alliegro.