

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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Mar 2, 2023 • 28min
Are The Buckeye Cornerbacks Ready For A Bounce Back?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State cornerback position heading into spring practice. The Buckeyes are healthy at the position, so how much will that impact their performance in the spring? Denzel Burke is the lone returning starter, but no jobs are guaranteed. There are a number of options to start this year. The fellas discuss all of the scholarship options on the table for the Buckeyes at cornerback.

Feb 28, 2023 • 30min
What Can We Learn About The Ohio State Running Backs This Spring?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State running backs this spring. The Buckeyes will be without Evan Pryor and TreVeyon Henderson, so what does that mean for everyone else? How much work will Miyan Williams get? What is next for Dallan Hayden? Everybody at this point feels like a known quantity, so what can we actually learn from the OSU RBs this spring?

Feb 23, 2023 • 32min
Is There A Disconnect On The Ohio State Defensive Line?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman continue their spring positional previews with a look at the Ohio State defensive line. The fellas discuss what they know, what they think they know, and what they expect to learn this spring about the Buckeyes on the defensive line. Among the topics they discuss is Jack Sawyer and the pushing and pulling of his usage, the next step for the defensive tackles, is Tyleik Williams finally ready to put it all together, is there a two-deep yet, and much, much more.

Feb 21, 2023 • 34min
Do The Buckeyes Have Five Offensive Linemen They Trust?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring positional previews by taking a look at the Ohio State offensive line. They first discuss what they know, then go into what they think they know, then conclude with what they expect to learn during spring practice. They discuss topics about positional adjustments, where Josh Fryar will play, is there a left tackle on the roster, what's the situation at center, and much, much more.

Feb 16, 2023 • 34min
Which Linebacker Will Make The Most Of Tommy Eichenberg's Absence?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at the Ohio State linebackers in the spring positional preview. The Buckeyes will be without starting middle linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, so the fellas wonder who that benefits most. They also discuss what to expect from the likes of Steele Chambers, Cody Simon, CJ Hicks, Gabe Powers, and Reid Carrico this spring. Can Hicks, Powers, and Carrico make a move and start to earn larger roles in this Buckeyes' defense? The fellas discuss all of this and more.

Feb 14, 2023 • 33min
Which Young Receivers Are Poised For A Breakout Spring?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview spring practice for the Ohio State wide receivers and tight ends. The fellas try to put some depth charts together. They discuss who has enrolled early and who is out with injury. They also talk about how those injuries are going to allow for some significant opportunities for some young receivers. A couple of listener questions are also thrown in for good measure.

Feb 10, 2023 • 43min
Bonus: Big Me Kickoff - Will the Buckeyes shine brightly in the NFL Draft process?
The NFL Draft is still a couple of months out but that does not mean the process is not going full-steam ahead for everyone involved. The all-star games are over and attention now is turning to the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine. We felt this was the perfect time to catch up with Ian Cummings of the Pro Football Network to get some of his thoughts about what could be coming with NFL Draft 2023. What will the quarterback derby look like? Who is his number one right now? Can CJ Stroud accomplish something that has been a long time coming for the Buckeyes? Ohio State has three big-time linemen in the draft on the offensive side, is there a chance we could see two come off the board on night one? Zach Harrison may not be getting a lot of mention right now but why will that change come NFL Combine time?That and so much more. And be sure to follow Ian Cummings at @IC_Draft and at @PFN365

Feb 9, 2023 • 28min
Is It Time For The Buckeyes To Get Sonny Styles Involved?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the spring ahead for the Ohio State safeties. The Buckeyes lose two starters from this past season, but they have replacements waiting in the wings. Where does Sonny Styles fit into OSU's plans? What about Syracuse transfer Ja'Had Carter? Lathan Ransom returns, but in what role? What does the return of Josh Proctor mean for the Buckeyes as well? And what happens if Kye Stokes suddenly emerges as a starter for this Ohio State defense? The fellas discuss all of this and more in previewing the Buckeyes at safety as they head into spring ball in one month.

Feb 7, 2023 • 35min
Is This The Most Wide-Open Quarterback Competition At Ohio State In Two Decades?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr begin to preview spring football for the Buckeyes. Today they preview the Ohio State quarterback situation. How wide open is the battle this spring? Does anybody have a leg up? The fellas discuss the competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown while also answering listener questions about the Buckeye QBs.

Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 22min
What Did We Learn From The Ohio State Coaches This Week?
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discussed what they learned from their Wednesday interview sessions with all of the Ohio State coaches, including newest graduate assistant James Laurinaitis, and general manager Mark Pantoni. The fellas answered questions throughout the show, talking about topics like Ohio State walking away from recruits who were too focused on NIL, the situation at safety and who they see starting there, the next former Buckeye to become an Ohio State coach, will the NCAA ever do its job, and much, much more.


