

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Buckeye Huddle Podcast Network
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat.
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Jun 6, 2023 • 34min
Putting Together An Ohio State All-Decade Team From The 1990s
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr extract a question from a listener and give it a thorough run through. The fellas have been tasked with putting together an All-Decade team from the 1990s, the 2000s, and the 2010s, and then deciding which of those three teams would win, and also which of the members of those three teams would make up an All-Star team of the three squads. This is the first of a four-part series. Up first, we put together our All-Decade Team from the 1990s.

Jun 1, 2023 • 36min
Ohio State Game Times Now Set For First Month Of The Season
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news of game-time releases for the first three weeks of the college football season. They also cover the game times and networks for the Buckeyes. There are some very interesting games over the first three weeks, as well as some games that might have CBS and NBC wondering if they have overpaid.

May 30, 2023 • 37min
Plans Are Emerging For CJ Hicks And Sonny Styles In The Ohio State Defense
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap their afternoon of talking with all 10 of Ohio State's assistant coaches. One of the main topics was Jim Knowles' discussion on the plans that are emerging for sophomores Sonny Styles and CJ Hicks. There is plenty else discussed as well, including the quarterbacks, defensive line, linebackers, secondary, and much more.

May 25, 2023 • 41min
Are The Buckeyes Being Overlooked Nationally?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the announcement of a kick time for the Notre Dame game. They also have a conversation about why on earth would Michigan State give up a home game against Penn State. On Wednesday, 4-star Ohio quarterback Tavien St. Claire was offered by Ohio State, so the fellas discuss that offer and the current QB recruiting situation for the Buckeyes. The final topic of the day is a run down on some things that Tony found in Athlon's national college football preview magazine that he disagrees with.

May 23, 2023 • 39min
Big Ten Forced To Fix Kevin Warren's Baffling TV Contract Snafus
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a story by ESPN's Pete Thamel detailing former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's baffling television contract snafus. Such as conference coaches and administrators not being aware that they'd have to play Saturday nights in November, and that Warren gave a Big Ten Championship Game to NBC without the power to do so. The fellas discuss Thamel's piece, how administrators could not have realized Saturday nights were going to become a big thing, Ohio State's attempt to help the situation, Michigan's lack of attempt to do the same, and much more.

May 17, 2023 • 30min
Which ACC Schools Will Eventually Fit Best In The Big Ten?
In this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent news coming out about the ACC and their unhappy schools. The conference is in turmoil as half the teams are looking for more money, if not a way out entirely. The fellas discuss where things stand in the ACC and what will happen if things eventually collapse. Which programs would be good fits in the Big Ten? Which programs would Tom and Tony like to see? How many is too many? How many is just enough? All of this is discussed and more.

May 16, 2023 • 39min
First Two Ohio State Kickoff Times For 2023 Announced, What's Next?
In this episde of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the announcement of two kickoff times and networks for the Buckeyes this season. The Michigan and Michigan State games have dates, times, and channels. What does this mean for the rest of the schedule? The fellas talk about that and also answer a handful of listener questions.

May 11, 2023 • 32min
Which Three Former Buckeyes Would You Add To This Year's Team?
In today's episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which three former Buckeyes they would add to this year's team in order to best guarantee a national championship. Should they choose the best players or the biggest needs? The fellas discuss a large number of former players before coming to their own separate conclusions. Who would you take? Let us know!

May 9, 2023 • 19min
Instant Reaction To The Commitment Of DT Tywone Malone
In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions to the commitment of defensive tackle Tywone Malone. The former Top 100 member of the 2021 recruiting class who signed with Ole Miss has now announced his transfer to Ohio State. What are the Buckeyes getting in Malone? What does this mean for the rest of the defensive line? The fellas talk about all of this and much more.

May 4, 2023 • 34min
Will The Expanded Playoffs Make Things More Difficult For The Buckeyes?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the recent release of the 2024 College Football Playoff dates and sites, and then they talk about how the constant travel -- and especially where the travel might be -- could put Ohio State at a disadvantage relative to the rest of the nation's powers.


