The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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.

The Buckeyes brought in a record number of transfers (for them) this winter and many of them have been creating a buzz since they arrived. Others have created a buzz in practice.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they've been hearing about transfers Earl Little, James Smith, Qua Russaw, Christian Alliegro, Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker, and more.

Ohio State wide receiver Brock Boyd became the first member of the 2026 freshman class to lose his black stripe. He was joined on Tuesday by transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro in being officially welcomed to the Buckeye football team.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they heard from Ryan Day on Tuesday, which includes a discussion on what Brock Boyd has done to lose his black stripe. Day also discussed the offensive line, the defensive tackles, freshman receiver Chris Henry, Jr., and much more.

There are a handful of true freshmen who are making waves for the Buckeyes right now.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which Buckeye rookies are making noise so far in spring practice.

In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, host Tom Orr is joined by Tony Gerdeman to discuss the breaking news that freshman forward Amare Bynum will be returning for his sophomore season. The duo talk about why this is such big news for the Buckeyes and what needs to happen next for the basketball program.

Only two Buckeyes have lost their black stripes so far, and both of them have been transfers. Who will be the next player to join receiver Kyle Parker and safety Earl Little?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman pick the next eight Buckeyes to have their black stripes removed and discuss why it will happen for each player.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are just three practices into the 2026 spring football schedule, but some early trends are already emerging on the defensive side of the ball. 

Ross Fulton is the Xs and Os guru at BuckeyeHuddle.com.  In this episode of Ross Fulton Analysis, he joins host Tom Orr to discuss some of the early standouts from the spring on Matt Patricia's defense, as well as some different looks he's expecting to see on the defensive line this season. 

Plus, how transfer additions like DT James Smith, Edge Qua Russaw, and LB Christian Alliegro are fitting in, and how they could provide flexibility on the defense this fall. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes' offense was one of the more efficient attacks in college football in 2025, but lacked explosiveness, especially in the passing game. So how can they go from near the bottom of the nation in yards after catch to the top? 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned while talking to OSU superstar WR Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State's new WR coach Cortez Hankton. 

The Buckeyes could be dependent upon some young receivers this season. The good news is that there has been a ton of positive buzz about them.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they learned about young receivers like Kyle Parker, Chris Henry, Jr., and Brock Boyd from OSU receivers coach Cortez Hankton and All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their Thursday conversations with Ohio State football players James Smith, Garrett Stover, and Jermaine Mathews. All three players have stepped up as leaders this year, and all three are doing it from a different position, both literally and figuratively.