Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the NFL announcements made by the Buckeyes on the defensive side of the ball. On a scale of 1-10, how disastrous is the departure of Tommy Togiai? Where would this front be if Antwuan Jackson hadn't returned? Are Jackson and Jerron Cage good enough at nose tackle to win a title with? How important was Haskell Garrett's return following Togiai's departure? Could Taron Vincent emerge as an All-American like Garrett did this year? Will the Buckeyes look to the transfer portal for guys like former USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote? What about a cornerback where the Buckeyes must replace Shaun Wade. Regardless, the Ohio State options are much greater in 2021 than they were in 2020. The fellas discuss all of this and much more.

Weighing Gains and Losses from the Buckeye Defense

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A number of Buckeyes on the defensive side of the ball had fantastic camps this spring. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss eight of those players and how their stock has risen over the last six weeks or so.There are conversations about sophomore cornerback Jermaine Mathews, Jr., junior linebacker CJ Hicks, junior defensive end Caden Curry, some talented freshmen, and more.

Eight Buckeyes On Defense Whose Stock Has Risen The Most Following Spring Ball

Spring practice is now over the Ohio State, so there are plenty of happenings to look back on. In today's episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the eight Buckeyes on offense whose stock rose more than anybody else's from January to April. The fellas mention names from every position on the field. There are first-year players and fifth-year players. Which should tell you just how deep the Buckeyes are this season.

Eight Buckeyes On Offense Whose Stock Is Up The Most Following Spring Ball

The first of what are expected to be several NCAA punishments were handed down to Michigan today, as the NCAA announced the the Wolverine football program was being placed on three years of probation, with several members of the coaching staff receiver one-year show-cause penalties, and additional upcoming penalties all stemming from violations during and around the COVID-19 pandemic, including campus visits, on-field and off-field coaching, and more.In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this breaking development while also having to remind the viewers that these penalties have nothing to do with the cheating scandal from 2021-2023. That investigation is still ongoing.The fellas also discuss the last few months of Michigan news and answer questions from the live viewers.

BREAKING: NCAA Finds Michigan Football Program Committed Violations

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reaction from Ohio State's big win over Ohio State in the 2024 Ohio State spring game. Who stood out? Where do things stand with the quarterbacks now? What was the most disappointing aspect of the day's event? How did the running backs look? The fellas discuss all of these things and a whole bunch more.

Instant Reaction From The 2024 Ohio State Spring Game

The Ohio State spring game is this Saturday and there are a ton of interesting storylines to follow. There are also countless directions things can go on Saturday. In an effort to predict some of those things in advance, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their 14 bold predictions for the spring game. There's mentions of freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith, freshman quarterback Julian Sayin, junior linebacker CJ Hicks, junior quarterback Devin Brown, and much, much more.

Weighing Gains and Losses from the Buckeye Defense

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