The Buckeye Weekly Podcast (Buckeye Huddle Podcast Network)

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Ohio State's signing day. They spoke with Ryan Day and Brian Hartline, so the fellas recap everything that the two Buckeye coaches had to say. They also look over the entire class, position group by position group, breaking down the Ohio State haul of 2020.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr welcome some very special guests from both sides of the Fiesta Bowl aisle. Matt and Ben from The State in South Carolina and Patrick Murphy from 247/Bucknuts all meet up in Room 209 for an hour of Fiesta Bowl talk. This show also features a special appearance by Andy Anders of The Lantern and also zero editing.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what was said by Ryan Day at the Fiesta Bowl media day. They also reflect on just how much Clemson has changed Ohio State over the years. They also discuss a number of other topics as the playoff game nears.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Fiesta Bowl. They look at the areas where Ohio State has an advantage and wonder why they're still picking the Buckeyes to lose. Like what the heck, right?

In this episode, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr provide their instant reactions following Ohio State's 29-23 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. They discuss all of the things that Ohio State did wrong and still nearly overcame. They also spend some time on the referees and how much blame should be laid at their feet. There was plenty to talk about, including listener questions. There were some audio issues with this episode, so we apologize for that.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr catch up on Ohio State recruiting, discussing the recent commitments of Donovan Jackson, Jaylen Johnson, and Sam Hart. They also discuss the NFL departures, but more importantly they spend time on the Buckeyes who put the NFL on hold for a year. They also talk about the current hang up with the coaching staff, as well as a few other things here and there.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Wednesday's season recap/season preview press conference with Ryan Day. They discuss everything that went down over a 40-minute session of questions and answers. They also talk about Day's assignment to his players and coaches to make sure they watched the national title game. There was a bunch to talk about, including discussions about the running backs, receivers, and secondary. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the return of Kerry Coombs to Ohio State. Everyone knows he can coach cornerbacks, but how will he do at calling plays? Following that conversation, the fellas then recap everything that went down at the availability on Wednesday with OSU strength coach Mickey Marotti. There are injury updates, insights a'plenty from Marotti, and so much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap the latest happenings in the world of Ohio State football. They have a conversation about the reaffirmed commitment from Cameron Martinez and where he may end up for the Buckeyes. They then discuss the final 247 rankings and where the Buckeyes are. Quarterback CJ Stroud is a 5-star QB now, so the fellas talk about OSU's long and storied history of 5-star quarterbacks and how they have produced. They also talk about the movement of a few other 2020 signees, and then they answer a bunch of listener questions.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr apologize for the scheduling hiccup with the show. They then discuss the big news that Luke Fickell has passed on the Michigan State job. So what does MSU do now? The fellas then talk about OSU's signing day and the introductions of Kerry Coombs and Corey Dennis and what those two coaches bring to Ohio State. They also discuss Cameron Martinez's future, Paris Johnson's lofty goals, what brought Gee Scott to OSU, and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview spring football for the Buckeye offense. They address listener questions throughout the show pertaining to their position-by-position run down. Where will the quarterback battle be? Is there a depth issue at running back? What will the H-back situation look like? Is this the year of the tight ends? (Of course it is.) What does the depth look like on the offensive line? All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr begin by discussing the extension for head coach Ryan Day. They then talk about 2021 RB Donovan Edwards looking good for the Buckeyes at the expense of the Wolverines. They then spend the rest of the show previewing spring ball for the Ohio State defense via listener questions.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap spring practice No. 1 for the Buckeye football team. They watched the entire practice. What did they see? Who looked good? Who should be cut? (Not really.) They were impressed by freshman WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and surprised to see Garrett Wilson in the slot. They run down the list of what they saw, position-by-position.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the loss of running back Master Teague at the start of the show. They then recap the morning interviews with Kevin Wilson and his tight ends, and Al Washington with his linebackers. The fellas talk about the news that Baron Browning has moved outside now and is no longer rotating with Tuf Borland. The reasons for the moves of Cormontae Hamilton and Cade Stover are also insightful. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the impact COVID-19 is having all across the American sports landscape, with a specific eye on the Ohio State Buckeyes. It has been an interesting week and every hour seemingly brought some new piece of news. The fellas discuss the week that was, as well as the news that breaks while they're recording. They then answer some listening questions regarding good, old-fashioned Ohio State football.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr unveil the Smarch Madness Bracket pitting 68 Ohio State traditions, moments, experiences, memories, and bars against each other to see which of these Buckeye bastions will have their one shining moment. The matchups will all take place via Twitter poll. You decide who wins, who loses. You can check out the bracket for yourself at theozone.net. And if you'd like to fill a bracket out and possibly win some prizes, you can do that as well at theozone.net.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap the huge recruiting week the Ohio State football program has had. The Buckeyes have landed four commitments during a dead period, which has bolstered the future of the Ohio State secondary. And this is just the beginning, as there is more to come from some of the nation's best players. The fellas also discuss what the recruiting services are going to do if they can't adjust their rankings to bolster clicks. The possibilities of adding Oklahoma running back Trey Sermon is discussed as well. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the departures of DJ Carton and Alonzo Gaffney from the Ohio State basketball team and the addition of Seth Towns. The fellas then turn to football and talk about the transfer of Trey Sermon and what this means for the Buckeye backfield. The talk then turns to Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and his "blueprint" for success moving forward against the Buckeyes. There is also a recap of Smarch Madness, as well as an invitation for a watch along this week. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this week's conference call with Ryan Day. They talk about the lengths the Ohio State football program has gone to in order to keep the players in football shape. They also discuss the recruiting successes and why Day believes it's happening. The fellas have a conversation about how much monitoring Ohio State will be doing on their players, and the answer might surprise you. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the latest news surrounding Ohio State, including the likely departure of Kaleb Wesson and the NCAA's decision to allow spring sport athletes an extra year of eligibility. The show then turns to what may or may not be (but totally is) a talent gap between Ohio State and Michigan.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss a recent Twitter poll asking Ohio State fans if they would accept a loss to Michigan this year if it meant the college football season would begin on time and unencumbered. They then discuss Friday's conference call with Ohio State football's director of recruiting Mark Pantoni. The fellas talk about almost everything Pantoni had to say, which includes the disdain for fake offers, the difficulty in scouting players right now, calming Kerry Coombs down, and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go ahead and have a good old-fashioned Spring Game Draft. The Ohio State Spring Game would normally be taking place on Saturday, so the fellas wanted a bit of normalcy in their lives and went ahead and drafted teams. They also trashed each other's picks throughout, so it gets pretty heated as well. All in all a quality listen.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview what a spring game with their drafted rosters would look like. They also discuss spring games of the past and their favorite things about the spring game each year.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the concerns that Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has regarding the start of any kind of play on the football field. Smith shared is thoughts recently on what needs to happen first, and the fellas discuss those matters -- specifically the first question being asked right now, which is how long will it take for teams to be ready to play football. From there, other questions can then begin to get answered.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some possible scenarios for the college football season that are being talked about. No non-conference games? Late start? All Big Ten games at just two sites? Shortened regular season and a lengthened playoff. College football leaders can't afford to be picky this season and all possibilities are on the table.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ryan Day's teleconference this week and what he had to say. First, however, Tom breaks the big news that he has hooked up his old Nintendo. Does it still work? You'll have to tune in! The fellas then get into Day's thoughts on the addition of running back Trey Sermon, before delving into the NFL Draft, which takes place next week. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent commitment of 4-star defensive end Tunmise Adeleye. They also then have a conversation about Ohio State's overall recruiting dominance in the Big Ten, as well as the chances of having five of the top 10 players overall in the 2021 recruiting class. They also wonder how anybody in the Big Ten competes with the Buckeyes moving forward.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr open the show by discussing the news that Jaelen Gill is entering the transfer portal. The fellas talk about his promising spring last year and what maybe went wrong. They then discuss the commitment of Kentucky defensive back Jantzen Dunn. All of this and a bit more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about their conversation with Kerry Coombs this week. The fellas discuss Damon Arnette's growth, Coombs' excitement for Tyreke Johnson, and OSU's pursuit of versatile defensive back prospects. They also talk about how recruiting is on another level under Ryan Day than it was under Urban Meyer and attribute some of it to Day's "Circle of Care," which is an all-encompassing approach of providing for today's student-athletes.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap the NFL Draft and where the Buckeyes ended up. They discuss the distinctive paths some of them took. They also talk about Ryan Day's conference call on Sunday where he gave his thoughts on some of the Buckeyes who were selected. They also take a look at a player from the state up north who slipped well below his 5-star expectations and wonder where he may have been better off playing his college football.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the NCAA's decision to move forward with the recommendation allowing student-athletes to make money through endorsements and the like. The fellas talk about how the NCAA has always been on the forefront of helping the student-athlete and how they never have to be dragged kicking and streaming to the next advancement. They also have a conversation about how this next step will affect the landscape of college sports. Is this bad for Ohio State? Is this good for Michigan? Is this the end of the world as we know it?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk recruiting. First they talk masks, then they get into recruiting. Michigan has a top 10 class right now, but will that stick? Ohio State has the No. 1 class and that looks like it will stick for a while. In fact, if a couple of recruits fall as expected, this could be the best recruiting class ever (according to the numbers). So the fellas discuss those possibilities. This and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions including what last season would have looked like with Tate Martell at quarterback, is Ohio State more Sly or Arnold, what happens if the season is moved to the spring, which Buckeye is most likely to be nicknamed the "Murder Hornet," and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue answering listener questions. They discuss a possible 2021 lineup if there is no 2020 college football season, and what would the expectations for that team be? They are also asked about the early recruiting successes of Iowa and Tennessee, as well the future of Ohio State's one-high safety look and whether or not Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. All of this and more.

In this early release episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue answering some listener questions. They address which altered schedule would be best for Ohio State, as well as whether or not the No. 8 jersey is cursed at Ohio State. They also discuss the changes in OSU and Michigan if JT had come up short in 2016, which he totally did not. Some discussions about the NIL also take place. This and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent commitment of Australian punter Jesse Mirco. The fellas talk about how Australian punters have impacted the game over the years. The conversation then turns to recruiting and the latest rankings release from Rivals. More Buckeyes are 5-star prospects now, which is a positive for the rankings championship. The show also addresses Oregon's recent ban on large crowds through September. All of this and ore.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr revisit the question from last week about what would things look like had Michigan beaten Ohio State in 2016. Feedback from the listeners has demanded it. Following that, the fellas then get into Jim Harbaugh's open letter on fixing college football, which is basically an ill-disguised desire to see Ohio State's players leave for the NFL as freshmen and sophomores.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer the rest of their listener questions regarding the Ohio State football team. Many of these questions surround the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive lines. There are also some quarterback questions, as well as somebody wondering who will get the ball on fourth and one with the game on the line for Ohio State this year. All this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent current events surrounding Ohio State football. Receiver Jaelen Gill is transferring to Boston College, which should be a solid pick up for former OSU defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. While Gill is now gone, the Buckeyes may be getting some good news in the possible return of Kamryn Babb, who has missed his first two seasons with knee injuries. The fellas also talk about the recent top four for 5-star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, as well as 4-star cornerback Jaylin Davies. All of this and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about college football's building momentum towards a return. They discuss Gordon Gee's recent comments about suiting up himself if need be. They also talk about whether players even want to come back right now. They also discuss the return of coaches to campus and states beginning to open up. Note: This show was recorded prior to the announcement of players returning to campus next month.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the conversations with Wyatt Davis, Josh Myers, and Mickey Marotti. Myers and Davis have both said they'd sign whatever waivers needed in order to play. The fellas also talk about the lengths that Marotti and the players have had to go through in order to get their workouts in. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent commitment of 4-star cornerback Denzel Burke and what this means moving forward for the OSU recruiting class. They then turn the show towards the return of the players at the start of next month. They discuss the difficulty of what the return entails. They also spend some time talking about Michigan's president saying there would be no football this year if there are no on-campus classes.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their departure from The Ozone and what The Ozone and site owner John Porentas have meant to them over the years. They also discuss a little bit of what's to come.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their new home at BuckeyeScoop.com. The fellas talk about what they'll be doing, who they'll be working with, what's cool about the whole thing, and when it all finally launches. Also, Tom chides Tony for making too many '80s references, but then talks about The A-Team for the second week in a row! Come on, Tom. Heal thyself.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr explore a listener question in more depth by looking at what they each think is the biggest concern for the Buckeyes at every position on offense.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr tackle the defensive side of the Ohio State football. After looking at the concerns for the offense on Thursday, today the fellas turn a worrisome eye to the Buckeye defense. They share their concerns at each defensive position on the field, of which there are several. There are also answers for each question, which is more than most teams can say.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about their Monday, which was roughly standing around for eight hours in the sun as Ohio State football players trickled in for voluntary workouts. They discuss all of the things they learned from the day and why they hope to never have to do it again. They then turn to the JC Latham situation and what went wrong there. The final topic of the day involves a Michigan football commit who said on a podcast that he can't wait to beat the [blank] out of Ohio State. They talk about why recruits shouldn't talk about stuff like this and why Michigan recruits seem to do it way more than Ohio State recruits.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take to the streets and answer listener questions. The fellas run the gamut from the tight ends, to Urban Meyer, to Kerry Coombs' effect on the OSU defense, to best interviews on the team, to breakout players this season for the Buckeyes, and well beyond.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue answering listener questions. They talk about players outside of the OSU sphere that they're looking forward to watching this season. They also discuss pleasant and not-so-pleasant surprises for the Buckeyes this year. Other topics include concerns about ball protection, Tuf Borland, missing out on JC Latham (this was recorded prior to his commitment to Alabama), predicting All-Big Ten Buckeyes, and more!

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Ohio State players have to sign "The Buckeye Pledge" to return to working out and practicing at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

This has been pushed as controversial in some national outlets for... some reason?

The Morning Scoop's Tom Orr welcomes Buckeye Scoop's lead beat writer Tony Gerdeman in to break down just what's in this pledge, and what players are signing in order to play football for Ohio State this fall.

Are they signing their lives away? Or is this something short of not only a controversy, but even a kerfluffle? Tony shares his thoughts on exactly what's on the line.

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the greatest Ohio State football players of all time, position by position. Today they start with the offense. Who is the greatest Ohio State quarterback of all-time, and will the answer be the same a year from now? Can anybody topple Archie? There are a number of possibilities at receiver. Oops, don't forget about the fullbacks. Or tight ends. Who could forget about them?!? Then the fellas go through a five-man offensive line that would be able to pave the way for just about anybody.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr finish up their discussion on the greatest players in Ohio State history by going position-by-position on the defense. The show first begins, however, with a heated argument about who the greatest Buckeye tight end of all-time is. They then eventually get back on track and discuss Predators, Big Daddies, Little Bears, Big Kats, Little Animals, and the like. All in all, it's a pretty good time.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the scheduling of Alabama and Ohio State in the not-so-distant-but-yet-still-kinda-distant future. Does this portend the end of Nick Saban's run at Alabama? The fellas also take a look at the rest of Ohio State's big-time future opponents and also Boston College. The show then tackles some listener questions, ranging from QBs in SUVs, to dinner with coaches, to how much Tony has forgotten about recruiting now that somebody else can do it. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr begin their positional previews of the Ohio State Buckeyes. They begin with the defensive ends, of which there are many. They then move on to receivers, of which there are many. They finish with the running backs, of which there are many.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss each of Ohio State's incoming freshmen. They lay out their 2020 expectations for each new member of the Buckeye football team.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State secondary. They begin with the cornerbacks and discuss their expectations for the entire group. The show then turns to the safeties and perhaps the most significant measure of Ohio State's success this year.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr make some bold predictions about the coming 2020 college football season.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their positional previews with a look at the Ohio State quarterbacks, tight ends, specialists, and returners.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news that Ohio State has halted all voluntary workouts on campus. They talk about the fact that while this isn't great news, it's not apocalyptic either. They also discuss the likelihood of traveling to Oregon this year and the possibilities of a flexible schedule in 2020.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Big Ten's decision to scrap the non-conference schedules for fall sports. Why is the conference doing this and why is their decision about more than just player safety? The fellas discuss how this season is going to be completely different than expected, especially the schedule. They also wonder if possibly playing Michigan twice this season is a good thing or a bad thing.

In this episode of Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss bold predictions from the listeners. They cover all sorts of ground and determine whether these predictions are truly bold or just your run-of-the-mill-everyday-prediction-from-the-everyperson.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr finish up their positional previews. This time around, they discuss the Ohio State offensive line, the defensive tackles, and the linebackers.

In this early-release episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the commitment of cornerback Jordan Hancock and where the Buckeyes go from here. Are we looking at the greatest recruiting class of the internet era? Probably. The fellas then take listener questions, including one about the coming chaos of the College Football Playoff rankings.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss player safety in this current age of the coronavirus. Are players in more danger in the on-campus bubbles, or off campus and left to their own devices? The fellas also discuss this week's episode of HBO's Real Sports in which the network seemingly attempts to paint college football as the root of all evil.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions of all types. Chief among them is when should the Ohio State - Michigan game take place? The fellas discuss the positives and negatives of when the game might be played and then are asked to predict the exact date for The Game. There are other questions about scheduling as well, and plenty of others about what the actual season could look like this year.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the scheduling announcements by the ACC and the SEC while also speculating at what the Big Ten is going to do. The Big Ten will have an opportunity to set the tone to the college football season and control some semblance of the narrative while the SEC sits for three weeks.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tuesday's conference call with the seven Ohio State captains. Various topics are discussed, but mainly about what the three offensive captains had to say. (A podcast about the defensive captains will be coming tomorrow.) Chief among these discussions is the fact that Ohio State is very much looking forward to playing the team up north.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the rumors and reports of what Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren may or may not be doing on Wednesday. They also finish this conversation about the Buckeye captains, this time focusing on the four defensive selections. And they save enough time to talk a little bit about Michigan as well.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions to the Big Ten schedule release, with particular attention paid to the Ohio State schedule. Is playing Michigan in October going to be a negative? Are there road blocks? What does Michigan's schedule look like? Did Indiana get a raw deal? There is no shortage of talking.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say following the Buckeyes' first practice of fall camp. Day answers questions about the Michigan game, the focus and leadership of his team, he mentions some areas that are standing out already, and so much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their reactions to the Big Ten deeming it safe to have in-person classes but not highly-monitored football games. Does science say football creates coronavirus? Maybe! The fellas basically talk through the Big Ten's decision to end the season and the lack of leadership that made it all happen.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some plans for spring football. They go over Jeff Brohm's plan and Ryan Day's plan, and then explain why Day's plan is the one that the NFL prefers -- as well as the plan everyone may prefer if fall football gets shut down for all of college football.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tuesday's commitment of Dasan McCullough, which now gives the Buckeyes give commitments in the 2022 class. They also talk about Jack Sawyer's decision to opt out of his senior season of football and why that came to be and whether or not he'd be able to play in the winter and the fall at OSU. The show then moves to the Big Ten shenanigans as leaders in the conference openly admit they don't know if there ever was a vote to cancel the football season. This has also now sparked a possible protest of Big Ten parents in Chicago led by Ohio State dad Randy Wade. All of this and much, much more.

In this week's episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the reasons laid out by Kevin Warren for canceling the season. And by "discuss the reasons," we mean "showcasing the oddities of the reasoning." The fellas also talk about some of the verbal jabs Warren laid out in his open letter as well.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Friday's demonstration in Chicago by the parents of Big Ten athletes, as well as the conference's response. They also talk about the lack of response to an attorney representing the parents of Nebraska athletes. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend on campuses around the Big Ten, so what will that look like? The fellas discuss all of this and more, including the Buckeyes showing up at No. 2 in the preseason AP poll.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss eight Nebraska players suing the Big Ten, as well as Saturday's upcoming parents' protest. The fellas then get to what this show was supposed to be about -- answering listener questions. The questions range from lawn care to possibilities that the Big Ten takes the field in the fall and everything in between.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Big Ten's 11-3 vote to cancel the 2020 fall football season. They then move to the rumors of a late November start for the season. Is this good, bad, terrible? The show then covers the Saturday rally by the parents of Ohio State football players and their call for transparency from the Big Ten. The fellas then discuss the weekend shooting of Haskell Garrett and the incredible fact that he is already home. The show then closes with Tom and Tony discussing the high school football games they went to this past weekend, as well as a recruiting boom that could be coming later in the day.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the growing sentiment that we may have Big Ten football in October. Are the conference presidents and chancellors having another vote? And if so, what exactly are they voting for? Could the season start on October 10, and if so, what kind of season would that be? And why is a fall start so important financially? The fellas discuss all of this and more, including whether or not they're ready to be hurt again.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the current situation in the Big Ten, the conference's unrelenting disdain for logic and common sense, and when something might come down about a fall season. They also discuss the difficulty in nailing down this story and sharing what they know. Tony asks Tom how much the rivalry would be damaged if Michigan keeps Ohio State from playing this fall. There is also more discussion of rumors, some discussion of fact, and a whole lot of anger balled up inside.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the statement released by Ryan Day and also the reaction to it from some members of the national media. They point out that Day said the plan for an October 17 start has been handed over to the Big Ten presidents and chancellors. The fellas then answer some questions from the live viewers. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the possible announcement of the possible return of a possible Big Ten season possibly next month.

Nebraska president Ted Carter was heard over an open microphone saying the announcement is coming tonight, so the fellas discuss the possibilities.

They also talk about the departures of Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade before answering questions from the Zoom attendees of the show. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the return of the Big Ten and the implementation of fall football.

They relay much of what B1G commissioner Kevin Warren had to say during his press conference, as well as what Gene Smith, Kristina Johnson, and Ryan Day had to say about football's return as well. It's all covered and more during another live show.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Friday's Zoom call with Ohio State captains Justin Fields and Jonathon Cooper. Both players talked about what these past few months have been like and how they reacted to having football taken away and then fighting to get it back. Tom and Tony discuss everything that was said on the call and more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the newly released Ohio State football schedule. They also take a look at Michigan's schedule as well as a few other key games in the conference.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that was said during Tuesday's Zoom call with Buckeye defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs and OSU cornerbacks Sevyn Banks and Marcus Williamson. The fellas discuss who is now the leader in the slot cornerback race, as well as what it means for the rest of the defense. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about the Buckeye freshmen who have lost their black stripes and why it wasn't a surprise. They then answer some listener questions involving over/unders, touchdown predictions, thoughts on the Ohio State secondary, and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that was said during Friday's Zoom call with Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and tight ends Jake Hausmann, Jeremy Ruckert, and Luke Farrell. All four had plenty to say about Justin Fields, including where he has improved the most, what he has done to help the tight ends, and much more. Wilson and his tight ends also talked about their expectations for the Buckeye running game as well.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tuesday's Zoom call with the Ohio State wide receivers. The fellas recap the conversation that took place with Brian Hartline, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, and Demario McCall. They discuss praise for Mookie Cooper, the goal for McCall, the future of Kamryn Babb, and so much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Thursday's Zoom call with Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington and linebackers Baron Browning, Tuf Borland, and Pete Werner. Many topics were discussed, including the position moves of Werner to Will and Browning to Sam. The fellas cover everything that was said during the nearly two-hour call, as well as Ryan Day's radio show too.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they saw during the viewing window of Saturday morning's Ohio State football practice. They also recap much of what was said by Ryan Day and Justin Fields on Friday.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything that was said on Tuesday's teleconference with Ohio State running back coach Tony Alford and running backs Master Teague and Trey Sermon. They then answered a handful of listener questions.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share some bold predictions. Their previous bold predictions show has been rendered null and and void, so the fellas have revised their predictions to fit the current times. Tom has some predictions about the college football world at large while Tony stays closer to home and focuses on the Buckeyes.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything that was said during Tuesday's conference call with Ryan Day, Corey Dennis, and Justin Fields. They talk about the competition to back up Fields and how it's unlike any competition before. The fellas also discuss other position battles throughout the team and discuss some of Ryan Day's biggest concerns heading into the season. All of this and much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything that was said on Wednesday's teleconference with Ohio State safeties coach Matt Barnes. They talk about the differing skill sets of Marcus Hooker and Josh Proctor, as well as who might line up when and where. They also discuss the special teams a bit as well. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr release their annual Tale of the Tape edition of the show where they compare Michigan and Ohio State position by position, including head coach. Does either program hold an edge anywhere? The only way to know is to listen.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that was said on Tuesday's teleconference with Ryan Day and Greg Studrawa. Day didn't go into too much detail during the call, but did acknowledge a starter at right tackle. Studrawa then went through it with more detail. The fellas also talk about the role of the parents in returning the players back in better shape than ever following quarantine. All of this and much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the strength of the Ohio State defense and how that is going to play into their success against the Nebraska offense. They talk about the game and preview some areas to watch during Saturday's action.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 52-17 win over Nebraska.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that was said during Tuesday's teleconference with Ryan Day, Haskell Garrett, Josh Myers, and Garrett Wilson. Day provided no update on Chris Olave, but Wilson did. The fellas discuss Haskell Garrett's recovery and everything he's gone through to get to where he is now. Myers feels like the running game is going to be fine. Is he right? Myers is also keeping an eye on cheap shots moving forward. There is also a discussion about the state of Texas and what makes it so special for football players. All of this and much, much, much more.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some recent recruiting news that is pretty huge. They then turn their attention to the Penn State game and everything the players and coaches have said leading up to this matchup.