The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeyes have landed a verbal commitment from Maxwell Riley, who is the top offensive lineman in the state of Ohio in the 2026 recruiting class. In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman break down the commitment, what it means for the Buckeyes, what else is out there, and they also answer questions from the livestream viewers.

Breaking Down Ohio State's Spring Football Insights In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into the latest updates from the Ohio State coaching staff. They discuss impressions of new coaches like defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

The hosts also talk about key insights from interviews with returning staff, including Keenan Bailey and James Laurinaitis, providing a comprehensive look at the team's preparations heading into spring football. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on player evaluations, coaching strategies, and the upcoming spring game. 

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 
01:10 Matt Patricia Joins Ohio State 
01:56 Defensive Strategies and Player Evaluations 
11:40 Tim Walton's Insights on the Defense 
16:35 Carlos Laughlin on Recruiting and Player Development 
20:58 Coaching Staff Dynamics and Roommate Stories 
22:54 Ohio State's New Offensive Line Coach: Tyler Bowen 
24:10 Billy Fessler's Excitement and Role at Ohio State 
24:51 Recruiting Insights and Keenan Bailey's Strategy 
28:24 Spring Ball Expectations and Preparations 
30:41 Quarterback Reps and Leadership Development 
36:25 First Impressions of New Coaches 
40:39 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Spring Football

Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss the 10 Ohio State football players on defense who have the most to gain or lose during spring practice. The conversation covers various players, including defensive tackles, linebackers, corners, and safeties, as they analyze the potential impact these players can have on the team and their future roles.

Get insights on players like Jason Moore, Tywone Malone, Joshua Mickens, CJ Hicks, Payton Pierce, Lorenzo Styles Jr., and more as the hosts break down each player's opportunities and challenges this spring. 

00:00 Introduction and Spring Football Excitement
01:36 Discussing Ohio State Defensive Tackles
10:28 Linebackers with the Most to Gain or Lose
13:27 Defensive Ends and Their Spring Opportunities
19:10 Secondary Players to Watch This Spring
37:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they analyze the top 10 Ohio State Buckeyes on offense who have the most to gain or lose during spring practice. The duo begins with an overview of their recent activities, including Tom's coverage of the Blue Jackets game and Tony's observations at the NFL combine.

Key players discussed include quarterback Julian Sayin, running backs James Peoples and Sam Williams Dixon, wide receivers Bryson Rodgers and Mylan Graham, and many more. Tune in for an in-depth look at the essential offensive players to watch this spring as they strive to solidify their spots on the team. 

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 
00:18 NFL Combine Highlights 
01:17 Buckeyes' Offensive Players with Most to Gain or Lose 
01:35 Quarterback Battle: Julian Sayin vs. Lincoln Kienholz 
06:27 Running Back Depth Chart Analysis 
11:08 Wide Receiver Competition 
17:21 Tight End Prospects: Jelani Thurman and Bennett Christian 
23:12 Offensive Line Battles 
32:49 Spring Ball Preview and Conclusion

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon dive into insights from Day 2 of media interviews at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. They discuss interviews with Ohio State players Denzel Burke, Lathan Ransom, and Jordan Hancock. Key takeaways include Burke's praise for quarterback Julian Sayin, Lathan Ransom's thoughts on young running back James Peoples, and an overview of potential replacements in Ohio State's secondary. The hosts also explore the dynamics of the defensive line and the evolving roles of several key players, while providing an insider look into the atmosphere at the Combine.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:12 Day Two at the NFL Scouting Combine
00:35 Ohio State Defensive Backs and Tight Ends
00:45 Travis Hunter and Media Frenzy
01:42 Upcoming Quarterback Interviews
02:53 Talking Ohio State's Future Players
04:42 Lathan Ransom's Insights
09:58 Jordan Hancock's Versatility
13:29 Replacing Key Defensive Players
15:39 Big Ten Defensive Strategies
16:40 Denzel Burke on Julian Sayin
20:54 Mylan Graham's Potential
25:42 James Peoples: A Rising Star
27:29 Jim Knowles' Departure
29:16 Wrapping Up from the Combine

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Marc Givler are at the 2025 NFL Combine. They share their thoughts on what they heard from former Buckeyes Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Ty Hamilton, and Cody Simon. They talk about their plans for the combine and then address Ohio State's future in the front seven by making bold claims on guys like Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson, and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft, selecting which Ohio State true freshmen will have their black stripes removed from their helmets first. Follow along as Tony and Tom discuss their picks, ranging from standout quarterbacks to future special teams stars, while inviting listeners and subscribers to join in the fun by competing against them on the Buckeye Huddle message board. Tune in for an exciting and competitive draft process filled with insights and some friendly banter!

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:11 Introducing the Black Stripe Draft
01:07 Competing Against Listeners and Viewers
01:52 Draft Strategy and Rules
03:15 First Round Picks
06:00 Second Round Picks
09:08 Third Round Picks
11:41 Fourth Round Picks
14:58 Fifth Round Picks
18:18 Sixth Round Picks
27:57 The Importance of Losing the Black Stripe Before the Season
28:30 Drafting the Next Tier of Players
29:14 Offensive Line Prospects and Challenges
31:57 Wide Receiver and Tight End Picks
34:12 Defensive Line and Special Teams Considerations
37:18 Final Picks and Strategy Discussion
51:26 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is expanding his offensive line coaching staff by hiring Wendy Laurent, Charles Dickey, and Marcus Johnson. They delve into the roles these new additions will play, the impact on the existing coaching staff, and what this means for the future of Ohio State Buckeyes football. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the latest developments in Ohio State's coaching strategy and staff adjustments.

00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:29 Ohio State's New Offensive Line Coaching Staff
01:23 Impact on Tim Drevno's Situation
02:21 Coaching Staff Changes Post-National Championship
03:43 Role of New Analysts in Coaching
04:22 Recruiting and Coaching Backgrounds
05:18 Jim Knowles' Influence on New Hires
07:39 Challenges and Opportunities for the Offensive Line
11:43 Spring Ball and Coaching Announcements
15:56 Offseason Schedule and Recruiting
21:02 Fan Engagement and National Championship Confetti
22:26 Challenges in Recruiting: The Role of Support Staff
24:26 High School Basketball and Patrick Henry Patriots
25:33 Strength Training and Jeremiah Smith 
27:23 Chris Henry Jr.'s Recruitment Journey 
34:29 NIL and Ohio State's Financial Landscape 
40:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into Ross Dellenger's Yahoo Sports report about the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 16 teams. They discuss the momentum behind the SEC and Big Ten's push for four automatic qualifiers each and what that means for the future of college football. The hosts also explore potential adjustments to conference championship weekends, the implications for regular season scheduling, and the overall impact on the sport. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of how these changes could shape the landscape of college football.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:40 Discussion on College Football Playoff Expansion
03:18 Automatic Qualifiers and Conference Power Dynamics
07:11 Impact of NIL and SEC's Performance
13:41 Conference Championship Weekend Changes
32:01 Potential Big Ten and SEC Matchups
38:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This is a special bonus episode, giving you a sample of the newest podcast on the Buckeye Huddle podcast network, Buckeye Banter.

On the first edition of Buckeye Banter, Seth Shaner sits down with former Ohio State captain and Rose Bowl champion, Greg Bellisari.

The two share highlights of Bellisari's journey to Ohio State, his career with the Buckeyes and the life he built after shedding the pads.

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