The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Ohio State Tranfer Portal: Time To Add One Of These Kickers
Jan 4, 2026
14:57
Ohio State's Special Teams Overhaul: Potential Kicker Transfers
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom discuss the current state of Ohio State's special teams and the potential kicker targets in the transfer portal. With the departure of key kickers, the team needs a major overhaul in the kicking game. The hosts delve into the profiles of possible transfer candidates like David Olano from Illinois and Mateen Bhaghani from UCLA, examining their stats and potential impact on the team. They also touch on the historical performance of Ohio State's kickers and the critical need for consistency in field goals, especially in important games. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on what Ohio State needs in its next kicker.
00:00 Welcome to Buckeye Weekly
00:37 Ohio State's Special Teams Overhaul
02:20 Potential Kicker Recruits
02:46 Evaluating David Olano
05:01 The Importance of Reliable Kickers
09:06 Exploring Other Kicker Options
13:39 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom discuss the current state of Ohio State's special teams and the potential kicker targets in the transfer portal. With the departure of key kickers, the team needs a major overhaul in the kicking game. The hosts delve into the profiles of possible transfer candidates like David Olano from Illinois and Mateen Bhaghani from UCLA, examining their stats and potential impact on the team. They also touch on the historical performance of Ohio State's kickers and the critical need for consistency in field goals, especially in important games. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on what Ohio State needs in its next kicker.
00:00 Welcome to Buckeye Weekly
00:37 Ohio State's Special Teams Overhaul
02:20 Potential Kicker Recruits
02:46 Evaluating David Olano
05:01 The Importance of Reliable Kickers
09:06 Exploring Other Kicker Options
13:39 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell