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Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat. You can also find them at BuckeyeInsiders.com.
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Legend Bey touched the ball eight times on 10 snaps last weekend against Ball State. What kind of usage could he see this weekend against Texas? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the necessity of having Legend Bey on the field, what it would mean for the ofense, and how much of him to expect.
The Buckeyes played nearly 90 players on Saturday against Ball State. Depth will be a necessity at Texas, but how deep will the Buckeyes go? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position discussing how deep the Buckeyes will go and who they expect to play on Saturday. How many running backs? Will Brock Boyd and Chris Henry, Jr. see the field? What about Khary Wilder on passing downs? Could Qua Russaw make his Ohio State debut? The fellas talk about all of this and more.
Is Texas finally primed to beat Ohio State? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they learned after watching Texas' season-opening win over Texas State. Is Arch Manning any better? Who stood out on defense? Why didn't Texas run the ball well? How do the Longhorns matchup with Ohio State? The fellas talk about all of it.
What did we learn after rewatching Ohio State's 56-3 win over Ball State? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they saw after watching the broadcast copy of the Buckeyes' win. Who stood out? They discuss quarterback Julian Sayin, the offensive line, Brandon Inniss, Khary Wilder, the interior of the defensive line, and much more.
Steve Sarkisian knows all too well what it is like losing to Ohio State, which is why he's doing everything he can to keep it from happening a third time in as many years. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to Sark's Monday press conference where he previews the matchup against the No. 1 Buckeyes. He talks Jeremiah Smith, new coordinator Arthur Smith, the common denominator in the previous two losses, and much, much more.
Following a disappointing 2025 season where the Texas Longhorns opened the season ranked No. 1 and missed the College Football Playoffs, head coach Steve Sarkisian brought in veteran coach Will Muschamp as his new defensive coordinator. In his first game this season, Muschamp's defense forced three turnovers and held an explosive Texas State attack to just 7 points. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sarkisian about Muschamp, Pickerington native and Longhorn linebacker star Rasheem Biles, and much more.
Texas QB Arch Manning opened the year with a 20-for-27 performance for 305 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT in a 59-7 win over Texas State. So is that a sign that he and a revamped Longhorns offense are ready for this weekend's top-5 showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about that and much more, including their talented wide receiver duo of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, the return of LT Trevor Goosby from a knee injury, and more.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's first two passes of the 2026 were incomplete, but business picked up quickly for the third-year standout from there. He went 21-for-23 for 320 yards and three touchdowns for the rest of his shortened day on the field, in a 56-3 Ohio State win over Ball State. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin with some of his postgame thoughts on Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCuin, Legend Bey, his relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the challenge ahead when the Buckeyes travel to Texas.
There were some inconsistent moments for the Ohio State offense during its' 56-3 win over Ball State, as the Buckeyes were not able to run the ball for most of the first half, but the OSU defense locked down the Cardinals all day long. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear about that directly from Ohio State head coach, as well as second-year linebacker TJ Alford, who had a great season debut, including an interception.
Ohio State fans have been hearing about freshman phenom Legend Bey since February, but they hadn't seen him in action until Saturday's season-opening win over Ball State. Bey made a couple of bad choices on special teams, running kickoffs out of the end zone, but also made some big plays on offense, including a jaw-dropping catch-and-run 25-yard touchdown. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with his thoughts on Bey's performance, Jeremiah Smith's dazzling season debut, and a peek ahead to next weekend's massive showdown with the Texas Longhorns.
In this instant reaction live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go live following Michigan's last-second(?) win on a Hail Mary over Western Michigan. They discuss what they saw, the lack of development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the underutilization of key skill players, a UM defense that got pushed around, and more. They also answer questions from an irate group of viewers.
The Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business in a 56-3 season-opening win over Ball State. After the game, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com shared some of his instant reactions to the game in this episode of Juck's Quick Hits.
Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State that did not require a Hail Mary at any point. BuckeyeInsider.com's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following the Buckeyes' win, talking about some standout performances, a concerning offensive line, a new tempo of offense, a deep defense, and much more. You can find even more at BuckeyeInsiders.com.
The transfer portal has completely changed college football, but transfers have been impacting Ohio State football for much longer than you might think. On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti look at the past, present, and future of Ohio State transfers. Tony unveils his ranking of the 10 most impactful transfers in Buckeye history, including Justin Fields, Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Davison Igbinosun, Julian Sayin and more. But who deserves the No. 1 spot? Is it Downs, or should the quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship get the nod? Then Tony and Juck turn their attention to Ohio State's newest group of transfers. Could James Smith become a star on the defensive line? Is Devin McEwen capable of becoming one of the Buckeyes' next great receivers? What should we expect from Earl Little, Christian Alliegro, Beau Atkinson and the rest of the newcomers? Finally, they look ahead to the next transfer cycle. If Julian Sayin heads to the NFL, will Ohio State have to find another starting quarterback in the portal? And with major decisions looming along the offensive line, could the Buckeyes once again be shopping for veteran help up front? 00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change 01:02 — Tony's Top 10 most impactful Ohio State transfers 02:34 — Josh Simmons, Seth McLaughlin and Jonah Jackson 03:34 — Where does Julian Sayin belong? 04:39 — Tony reveals his Top 5 05:44 — Caleb Downs vs. Will Howard for No. 1 07:57 — Why Will Howard has an argument for the top spot 09:52 — Where does Justin Fields rank? 10:14 — Fields and the history of Ohio State transfers 12:15 — What would Sayin need to do to reach No. 1? 14:35 — Which 2026 transfers could eventually crack the Top 10? 15:15 — Why James Smith could become a star 17:49 — Does Ohio State need a star at defensive tackle? 20:28 — Earl Little's changing role in the Buckeye defense 22:48 — Is Devin McEwen a potential first-round talent? 26:01 — Qua Russaw's specialized role as a pass rusher 28:11 — What should Ohio State expect from Christian Alliegro? 29:32 — Could Devin McCuin become OSU's best transfer WR ever? 30:18 — Don't forget about Beau Atkinson 33:27 — Looking ahead: Will Ohio State need a transfer QB in 2027? 36:00 — The timing problem with Sayin's NFL decision 37:44 — Ryan Day's complicated history recruiting quarterbacks 39:05 — How the Tavien St. Clair conversation has changed 40:42 — Why OSU may need a proven starting quarterback 42:47 — The changing reality of quarterback development 44:00 — Could Ohio State need transfer offensive linemen next year? 45:33 — Would three new starters on the interior be too much? 47:07 — Final thoughts and the all-time transfer debate Who is the most impactful transfer in Ohio State history? Caleb Downs? Will Howard? Justin Fields? Someone else entirely? Drop your Top 5 in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting discussion, analysis, and insider conversation, check out BuckeyeInsiders.com. The Time and Change Will Surely Show Hosted by Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti
Ohio State is finally back on the field, and while the Buckeyes are expected to handle Ball State comfortably, there will still be plenty worth watching in the season opener. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what they’ll be looking for when Ohio State takes the field against Ball State — not just on the scoreboard, but in the details that could tell us something about the Buckeyes before next week’s trip to Texas. On offense, the guys discuss what a successful debut should look like for Julian Sayin, whether the offensive line operates cleanly, how explosive Bo Jackson looks at the second level, and whether Ohio State can take advantage of whatever Ball State gives them without communication issues or missed assignments. Defensively, the focus turns to rotations and personnel: which defensive tackles play together, how deep Ohio State goes at defensive end and linebacker, where Riley Pettijohn and T.J. Alford line up, and whether the Buckeyes tackle and get off blocks the way they should. There’s also plenty of special-teams discussion, including whether Connor Hawkins might get an early chance at a long field goal, plus Tony and Tom reveal that they somehow arrived independently at the exact same score prediction. 0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 1:02 — What does a successful game look like for Ohio State? 2:06 — Clean offense and a clean injury report 3:15 — What Tony wants to see from the Buckeye offense 4:05 — Bo Jackson, Julian Sayin and offensive efficiency 5:08 — What would actually be concerning against Ball State? 6:01 — Why Ohio State should be able to take whatever Ball State gives them 7:23 — What we’ll be watching on defense 8:02 — Defensive line and linebacker rotations 8:34 — Riley Pettijohn, T.J. Alford and Christian Alliegro 9:11 — Tackling, block destruction and defensive fundamentals 10:40 — Could Connor Hawkins attempt a 54-yard field goal? 11:43 — Why Ohio State may use this game to work on specific things 13:34 — Getting the kicking game ready before Texas 14:41 — Tony’s score prediction: Ohio State 52, Ball State 3 15:14 — Tom somehow predicts the exact same score 15:45 — How long will the starters play? 16:16 — How many backups and young players could get meaningful reps? 17:00 — What the second-team offense can show us What are you most interested in watching against Ball State? Is it the offensive line, the young linebackers, the freshmen, the kicking game, or something else? Let us know in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, game previews and postgame coverage, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board. If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.
The Ohio State offensive line returns four starters in 2026, including three players on the interior who played crucial roles in the Buckeyes' run to the 2024 national championship. So what do Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, and Austin Siereveld bring to this year's offensive line? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Montgomery about his view of the veteran core of the offensive line, why this year's offense should be fun to play in, what he's expecting from freshman RB phenom Legend Bey, and much more.
What makes Ohio State different from other programs? In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to comments from Earl Little Jr., Ryan Day, and Carson Hinzman about the culture, chemistry, and “brotherhood” inside the Ohio State football program. Little, who has experienced multiple major programs during his college career, explained why the chemistry at Ohio State feels different — particularly in an era where NIL, playing time, and individual interests can easily pull a locker room apart. The guys discuss how Ohio State has approached NIL and roster building, why Ryan Day places such an emphasis on cultural fit in the transfer portal, and how the Buckeyes have been able to maintain a common set of goals despite bringing in 51 new players. There’s also a discussion about Maurice Clarett and Jim Tressel, why Clarett continues to have a presence around the program, and how his experiences — both good and bad — can be valuable to current Buckeyes like Jeremiah Smith. 0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 0:17 — Earl Little gives a glimpse into Ohio State’s brotherhood 0:49 — Why Little says the chemistry at Ohio State is different 1:56 — Winning makes it easier to stay focused on common goals 2:57 — Why Ryan Day loves the 2012 Ohio State team 3:07 — Ohio State’s approach to NIL and roster building 4:59 — Carson Hinzman, locker-room culture, and the transfer portal 5:36 — Why Ohio State’s transfer additions have fit so well 6:04 — Earl Little calls the culture “enlightening” and “empowering” 6:46 — Indiana as an example of culture and talent evaluation 7:23 — Jim Tressel and Maurice Clarett return to the spotlight 8:34 — Why Ryan Day keeps Maurice Clarett around the program 9:38 — Clarett’s unique connection to Jeremiah Smith 10:43 — Clarett as a cautionary tale and success story 11:00 — Ryan Day’s role in maintaining Ohio State’s culture 11:42 — Final thoughts on Ohio State’s brotherhood 12:04 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and closing Do you think Ohio State’s culture gives the Buckeyes a real advantage in the current era of college football? Let us know in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, recruiting discussion and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board. If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.
There have been few training camp stories more remarkable this season than the emergence of true freshman CB Jay Timmons as the clear-cut, no-doubt day-one starter at the nickel position for Ohio State this fall. Timmons' father played in the NFL, and he was a 5-star prospect coming out of high school, but it's still very surprising to see a true freshman take hold of a starting job right out of the gate in fall camp, and never let it go. So how was he able to do that? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answer to that and much more directly from another guy who knows a thing or two about playing early as a cornerback at Ohio State; sophomore standout Devin Sanchez.
The Buckeye Weekly Bold Predictions live show kept rolling with more viewer questions, more wild predictions, and plenty of discussion about Ohio State’s season opener and the season ahead. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate whether Luke Fahey could be the second quarterback into the game, which Buckeyes they’re most excited to watch, how much Legend Bay might show in his debut, and whether freshmen like Brock Boyd can make an immediate impact. The guys also get into Ohio State’s offensive line depth, the greatest transfers in Buckeye history, how much the backup offense will actually run, whether Chris Henry Jr. and the tight ends could have big games, and how long Ryan Day might leave the starters on the field against Ball State. Later, the conversation widens to college football as a whole, including possible dark-horse teams, top-10 teams that could disappoint, Texas, Penn State, Michigan-Oklahoma, and whether Steve Sarkisian is the SEC’s version of James Franklin. 0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 0:54 — Could Luke Fahey be the second quarterback into the game? 1:33 — Why Tavien St. Clair may still get the first backup reps 2:29 — Which Buckeye are we most excited to watch? 3:46 — What should fans expect from Legend Bey? 4:31 — Payton Pierce, Earl Little and Jay Timmons among the players to watch 5:10 — Could Brock Boyd outperform Mylan Graham in Week One? 5:25 — Should Ohio State use Sam Greer as an extra offensive lineman? 6:47 — Who is the greatest transfer in Ohio State history? 8:49 — Where does Julian Sayin already rank? 9:35 — Will Howard vs. Caleb Downs for No. 1 10:51 — First play of the game: pass? 11:38 — BuckeyeInsiders.com community and all-day chat 12:44 — Why Ohio State’s offensive linemen are great interviews 13:00 — Seth McLaughlin and Josh Simmons in the transfer discussion 14:00 — Could Connor Hawkins become an all-time transfer hero? 15:42 — More BuckeyeInsiders discussion 16:45 — Tony’s “inherently bold” predictions 17:15 — Jeremiah Smith catching a ball with his feet? 18:04 — Do the Buckeyes win the title without Will Howard? 19:19 — Caleb Downs’ impact on the championship run 20:32 — How do you get a one-point safety on the first pass of the game? 21:15 — One-footed catch from Jeremiah Smith? 22:10 — Is the Oregon game headed for a 3:30 kickoff? 22:18 — What Ohio State’s season pins might tell us 23:19 — Could Maryland or Northwestern be night games? 24:05 — Dark-horse teams and top-10 teams that could disappoint 26:23 — Penn State as a potential playoff sleeper 27:25 — Could Texas spiral with a brutal schedule? 29:13 — UCLA and Cal 29:56 — Is Steve Sarkisian the SEC’s James Franklin? 31:18 — Could LSU collapse? 32:36 — Early thoughts on Michigan vs. Oklahoma 34:49 — Chris Henry Jr. blocking a kick? 34:58 — Julian Sayin rushing for 20+ yards and a touchdown 35:20 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com What’s your boldest prediction for Ohio State’s opener? And which Buckeye are you most excited to watch in Week One? Let us know in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, game-week discussion and live shows, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board. If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.
Ohio State’s season opener is here, and the questions are getting a lot more specific. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break out the viewer Q&A portion of the Bold Predictions live show and tackle a wide range of topics heading into the Buckeyes’ opener against Ball State. The guys discuss bold predictions for Bo Jackson, Chris Henry Jr., Legend Bay, Jay Timmons, and Julian Sayin, while also getting into how much of the offense Ohio State’s backups should run, how long the starters might stay in, what the offensive line rotation could look like, and whether the Buckeyes should save certain wrinkles for Texas. There’s also discussion about Ryan Day’s confidence level, Arthur Smith’s offense, Ohio State’s depth, and just how bold a bold prediction really has to be. 0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 0:59 — Viewer bold predictions begin 1:04 — Julian Sayin avoiding an early interception 1:55 — Tom as the resident pickle eater? 3:06 — Bo Jackson with two 50-yard runs 4:17 — Chris Henry Jr. with 75 yards and a touchdown 5:53 — Three Ohio State quarterbacks throwing TD passes 6:23 — Legend Bey throwing a touchdown pass? 7:40 — The legendary 220/220 bold prediction 9:01 — Should Ohio State put Legend Bay trick plays on film? 9:56 — Arthur Smith vs. Will Muschamp 11:29 — Has Ryan Day looked more confident this preseason? 12:43 — Why Ohio State is sticking with Phil Daniels at right tackle 14:17 — Jay Timmons with an interception AND a strip sack? 16:15 — Julian Sayin rushing touchdown on a naked bootleg 17:24 — Who is the greatest transfer in Ohio State history? 18:20 — Will the second-team offense run the full system? 19:19 — How long will the starters play against Ball State? 20:36 — Two tight end touchdowns? 21:45 — When would Ohio State pull the starters in a blowout? 23:00 — Legend Bey scoring on a jet sweep 23:59 — Final thoughts What’s your boldest prediction for Ohio State’s opener? Drop it in the comments. For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, predictions and discussion, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board. If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.
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