Episodi

  • Ohio State WR Commit Jordan Donahoo Loaded With Potential

    Ohio State WR Commit Jordan Donahoo Loaded With Potential
    Jun 30 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about newest Ohio State WR commit Jordan Donahoo and what makes him such an interesting prospect.
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    16 min
  • Is Freshman WR Jerquaden Guilford Being Overlooked?

    Is Freshman WR Jerquaden Guilford Being Overlooked?
    Jun 30 2026
    With so much attention on freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd, is classmate Jerquaden Guilford being overlooked? He is the highest-rated receiver recruit for Ohio State by at least one recruiting service, but he has not received the same kind of buzz. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their expectations for Guilford this season and also look back on what their expectations were before spring and how things have changed since the winter.
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    16 min
  • BREAKING: 5-Star DL Marcus Fakatou Commits to Ohio State

    BREAKING: 5-Star DL Marcus Fakatou Commits to Ohio State
    Jun 29 2026
    BOOM! Buckeyes land a huge commit from 5-star California defensive end Marcus Fakatou. In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman discusses the commitment of Marcus Fakatou and what the Buckeyes are getting from the talented defensive lineman.
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    11 min
  • Are Expectations Too High for Chris Henry, Jr.?

    Are Expectations Too High for Chris Henry, Jr.?
    Jun 29 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss expectations for Ohio State freshman receiver Chris Henry, Jr. They revisit their talks about him from the winter and examine how their opinions have changed after watching Henry go through spring ball.
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    14 min
  • Brock Boyd Poised for Productive Freshman Season

    Brock Boyd Poised for Productive Freshman Season
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr have a discussion on what to expect from Ohio State freshman wide receiver Brock Boyd this season. They revisit their discussion about Boyd from back in the winter and examine how their opinions have changed after watching him in spring and beyond.
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    13 min
  • Five Breakout Buckeye Defenders for 2026

    Five Breakout Buckeye Defenders for 2026
    Jun 28 2026
    Who could be Ohio State’s next breakout stars on defense? | The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss five Buckeye defenders who could take a major step forward this season, including new starters, transfer additions, and returning veterans with All-Big Ten or even All-American potential.

    The conversation covers the next wave in the secondary, a pair of intriguing transfer additions, a young cornerback ready for a bigger role, and a veteran defensive end who could become one of Ohio State’s most important players up front.

    00:00 — Intro
    00:22 — What qualifies as a breakout defender?
    00:51 — A new safety stepping into a major role
    02:05 — Why the back end of the defense has room for a new star
    03:16 — A transfer defensive tackle with big upside
    04:25 — Why Ohio State’s interior defensive line could be dangerous
    05:16 — A young cornerback ready to take the next step
    06:39 — Why year two could be different for a talented corner
    07:49 — A transfer defensive back with major impact potential
    08:49 — How the nickel role could create big plays
    09:42 — A veteran defensive end to remember
    10:37 — Final thoughts and listener picks

    Which Ohio State defender do you think is most likely to break out this season? Drop your pick in the comments.

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    13 min
  • Why Ohio State Is Waiting On Congress

    Why Ohio State Is Waiting On Congress
    Jun 27 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's stance regarding the Protect College Sports Act. Why is Congress needed in all of this? Why is there so much frustration among coaches? When might there be answers? The fellas discuss all of this and more.
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    18 min
  • BONUS: Time and Change - Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting

    BONUS: Time and Change - Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting
    Jun 27 2026
    Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football.

    0:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered
    0:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies
    1:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era
    2:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good
    4:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories
    5:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments
    6:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank
    8:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses
    9:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings
    10:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith
    12:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"
    14:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans
    16:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era
    17:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses
    18:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster
    20:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s
    21:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses
    22:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever
    25:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?
    27:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma
    30:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?
    34:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?
    35:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics
    38:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting
    40:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone
    42:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting
    45:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments
    47:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications
    49:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?
    51:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy
    53:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well
    55:49 – Is player development more important than ever?
    56:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means
    57:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage
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    59 min