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The Buckeyes will hold their annual Student Appreciation Day spring practice on Saturday. Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman will be on hand to watch all of the action. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, the fellas preview what they'll be watching. How will the quarterbacks look? Are any other freshmen standing out? Who is repping where? Tony and Tom also discuss defensive line interviews from Thursday, spending time talking about redshirt freshman defensive tackle Jason Moore, and defensive ends Kenyatta Jackson and Caden Curry. This is also a huge recruiting weekend, so the fellas give a bit of a preview there as well. All of this and much more.
Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was expected to impress eventually, but he has wasted no time in setting off all kinds of alarm bells based on his play this spring for the Buckeyes. True freshman receivers at Ohio State rarely work themselves into the regular rotation. Fewer still break into the starting lineup. Based on early reports from those who have seen him this spring, Jeremiah Smith is ready to make an impact immediately. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they have been told about Smith's performance in Saturday's Buckeye football practice and reassess their previous expectations for the 5-star freshman. The fellas take a new look at what they think Jeremiah Smith will do this year. Tom and Tony also discuss other pieces of intel from the weekend, including the impressive performance of freshman quarterback Julian Sayin. There are a number of other topics discussed as well, including the news that FOX will be broadcasting Ohio State's spring game. Could this make the spring game even more interesting? Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage. Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.com Join Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/account/upgrades/ 🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33J Get Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2
The Ohio State football team just wrapped up its fourth spring practice of 2024. With the team now more than a quarter of the way through the spring, what have we learned so far? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com talk about that and answer your questions LIVE from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
For the first time since Tony Alford's shocking jump from the Ohio State football coaching staff to Michigan, OSU head coach Ryan Day met with the media. Tuesday morning in Columbus, Day shared his thoughts on Alford's move to Sherrone Moore's staff, the Buckeyes' return to the practice field, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekliy Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Day's thoughts on Alford's departure, the plan moving forward in finding a new coach, and Day's role as a substitute teacher with the running backs. Day also discussed areas and players that need to step up, which the fellas discuss as well. All of this and much more.
The Buckeyes are replacing just three starters on defense this season, and they may be filling each of those three spots with veterans who have double-digit starts in their respective careers. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the two-deep on the Ohio State defense from what they've seen from the Buckeyes at spring practice so far. The starters are mostly known, but depth is a must. The fellas discuss the various things they've seen and what everyone may see this season from what could be one of the most versatile defenses in the nation.
Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford left the program on Wednesday to take the same position at the University of Michigan. Garrett Searight says that's the one unwritten rule that you can't break.
One of the assistant coaches in college football's greatest rivalry just switched sides. Former Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford just made a shocking move to take the same position with the Buckeyes' arch rivals, the Michigan Wolverines. Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com join host Tom Orr to break down everything you need to know, including why Alford might make the move, the impact of the timing of his jump, who Ryan Day might target as a replacement, and much more.
The Buckeyes have made it through one week of spring practice. What is the depth chart looking like so far? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they have seen from the two-deep on offense. Is anybody stepping forward at quarterback? Is there a pecking order at receiver? What is the situation at tight end? How deep is the offensive line? The fellas discuss all of these topics and more.
The Buckeyes had over 10 players put the NFL on hold for a year so that they could come back and try to win a national championship. Cornerback Denzel Burke said on Thursday that it's "Natty or bust" for the Ohio State football team this year. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this thought and ask if "Natty or bust" is an unfair standard. Or is it exactly what this team should be striving for? The fellas also ask if this is the same standard they've always had and if there are legit reasons to go ahead and put this kind of pressure on them. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles talked with reporters after practice on Thursday, and Tony and Tom discuss a handful of things he had to say.
Spring practice got underway for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday. Following practice, new OSU offensive coordinator Chip Kelly spoke with reporters for the first time as a Buckeye. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything Chip Kelly had to say, including why Kelly decided to leave UCLA, what he thinks of the opportunity at Ohio State, calling plays, where he'll be situated on game days, the energy that he is bringing to the program, and much more.
In this live edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr celebrate their 1,000th episode. They answer questions from the livestream viewers throughout the show but also spend plenty of time discussing the likely move to a 14-team playoff coming in 2026, as well as the possibility of adding a signing day in June. The fellas also hold their annual Black Stripe draft, picking which true freshmen will lose their black stripes first and why. All of this and much more.
The Buckeyes return their top five defensive ends from last year and six of their top eight defensive tackles. This is going to be one of the most experienced groups in college football. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State defensive line as the Buckeyes are just a week out from spring ball opening. The fellas discuss how much work JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer are expecting to get this spring, which players are primed for a breakout, whether or not we'll see the Jack, which defensive tackle needs the biggest spring, and much more.
Ohio State junior safety Sonny Styles is one of the most versatile players in college football, but versatility eventually needs to find a home. With a loaded defensive back room and a possible need for linebacker help, is it time for Styles to make the move to linebacker? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the current plan and ongoing conversations surrounding Sonny Styles and what will ultimately factor into the decision to keep him where he is or move him to linebacker full time. The fellas also preview the entire secondary as the Buckeyes are headed into spring. How many starting-caliber corners do the Buckeyes have? What does the depth chart at nickel look like if Sonny Styles moves to linebacker? The fellas discuss all of this and more.
Spring football is less than two weeks away for Ohio State and there are plenty of questions looking for answers. One of those questions surrounds junior linebacker CJ Hicks. Can Hicks win a starting job this spring? According to OSU linebackers coach James Laurinaitis, Hicks just needs to "cut it loose and go play." In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State linebacker and offensive line positions, discussing what Laurinaitis had to say about Hicks and other players. Will the Buckeyes have enough 'backers for a rotation? The fellas also discuss the OSU offensive line and the likelihood of heading to the transfer portal for reinforcements.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the hiring of James Laurinaitis as linebackers coach and then get back to their positional previews as the Buckeyes are getting closer and closer to spring ball. Tom and Tony discuss what took so long for Laurinaitis to be finalized, then answer some questions about the receivers. Namely, who is this the biggest spring for, and who will be the Buckeyes' top three receivers when camp opens. The fellas also preview the tight end position and wonder what Chip Kelly's presence will mean for that position this year.
Ohio State will open spring camp in three weeks with a pair of running backs with over 2,000 yards rushing in their respective careers. They will also have a quarterback room featuring three former 5-star prospects, which doesn't even include a quarterback with 27 career starts or another with over 10,000 yards passing in high school. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview spring practice for the Ohio State backfield. Can Will Howard make a move this spring on Devin Brown? How many reps will freshmen Air Noland and Julian Sayin receiver? And are people forgetting about Lincoln Kienholz? At running back, what will TreVeyon Henderson's role be this spring? How quickly can Quinshon Judkins find his footing? What kind of spring should we expect from Dallan Hayden? Will James Peoples or Sam Williams-Dixon be able to make some noise as true freshmen? The fellas discuss all of these things while also answering a couple of listener questions about the running backs, discussing the ultra-rare transfer of a Michigan football player to Ohio State, and also discuss 2026 WR commit Chris Henry's move to California and what that could mean for the Buckeyes.
It is great to sign a 5-star quarterback, but how realistic is it to ever expect that player to become a starting quarterback for your team? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this topic, looking back on Ryan Day's quarterback recruiting at Ohio State and how often it has led to a starting quarterback. They then discuss the likelihood of the current quarterback room producing multiple starters. The fellas also explore the possibility of Chip Kelly coming to Ohio State, the failings of assistant coaches at Ohio State over the years, and more.
The Buckeyes are trending upwards for Faheem Delane, the nation's top 2025 safety. What would this addition mean for the Ohio State recruiting class? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this development and talk about what is looking like an extraordinary class in the secondary. The fellas also talk about a spring game announcement and why this could be the most anticipated spring game in Buckeye football history. There is also some Ryan Day discussion, among other things.
Ohio State has landed another massive commitment from a five-star cornerback as Birmingham (AL) Parker star Na'eem Offord committed to the Buckeyes on his visit this weekend. Offord combines with Devin Sanchez to give Ohio State the top two ranked cornerback prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of this huge pick up for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State has welcomed in six transfers to the 2024 Buckeye football team. Five of those transfers were made available to speak with the media on Tuesday. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman share their first impressions of the newest Buckeyes and discuss how each of them will fit in at Ohio State. They also discuss why each player chose Ohio State and what that says about their collective goals. Before all of that, however, the fellas discuss OSU cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and his increasing effectiveness as a recruiter in what could be an incredible 2025 haul of defensive backs.
Sherrone Moore was named Michigan head football coach on Friday, taking over for the departed Jim Harbaugh. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the move and what Moore has facing him in Ann Arbor. The fellas talk about whether this was the best possible move for the Wolverines or maybe the only possible move. They then discuss other former assistant coaches who are leading major programs as first-time head coaches.
Will the coaching shake up at Michigan provide immediate benefits for Ohio State on the recruiting trail? Marc Givler and Kevin Noon discuss that, Carter Lowe's upcoming decision, and how the Midwest can help the Buckeyes bolster their lines in the next two classes. If you enjoy this special bonus episode, make sure you subscribe to The Skull Session Recruiting Podcast, available wherever you listen to Buckeye Weekly.
Jim Harbaugh is leaving Michigan to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon discuss what this means for the Wolverines, their roster, their coaching staff, and also Harbaugh's legacy. The fellas also answer a number of questions from the livestream viewers.
There are folks from the Southeastern part of the country who are growing a little uncomfortable with Ohio State's recent success in the transfer portal. The commitments of Caleb Downs and Justin Sayin have sparked a wave of finger pointing at Ohio State. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this matter and the conversations surrounding Ohio State's successes over the month of January. Much of that success has been chalked up to NIL, which has brought ire from folks that has produced well beyond our recommended daily allowance of irony. With so much focus on Ohio State, Tom and Tony take a look at where the Buckeyes actually rank in the portal and "overall spending," and remind people that you cannot buy a championship. It takes more than money to win it all. The fellas also discuss the ramping up of the concern from around the nation at what Ohio State was able to do in the transfer portal. They also have a conversation about Michigan fans not being happy with Ohio State's collectives spending money to keep Buckeyes at OSU, despite being champions of such causes at their own university. All of this, and much, much, much more.
The good news keeps on coming for the Ohio State Buckeyes as Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin is transferring to OSU. Julian Sayin was the top quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class and was an early enrollee at Alabama just a couple of weeks ago. He will now transfer to Ohio State and compete in a loaded quarterback room for the Buckeyes. In this emergency episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the news, what made Julian Sayin a take for the Buckeyes, what this means for incoming freshman quarterback Air Noland, and much more.
Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class just added another major piece with the commitment of defensive lineman Dominic Kirks. An in-state prospect, Kirks had an unusual road to Ohio State, first committing to Washington, before the Buckeyes made a big push for him in December. He decommitted from the Huskies after the departure of head coach Kalen DeBoer, and visited Ohio State before committing to the Buckeyes. Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Kirks as a prospect, the state of the OSU defensive line room, and more.
In this live instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Kevin Noon react to the news that Alabama Freshman All-American safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State. Is Downs the missing piece to the puzzle? What will he bring to the Buckeye defense? The fellas discuss all of that and much more, while also answering dozens of questions from the live stream viewers.
Ryan Day has hired a new offensive coordinator. Ohio State announced on Friday that former Penn State and Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien will be the Buckeyes' new offensive coordinator. Is this a good hire? A bad hire? What is O'Brien's background that made him worthy of this job? In this live instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon react to the hire, discuss what O'Brien will be doing, what this means for the rest of the OSU staff, what it means for recruiting -- including 5-star Alabama quarterback signee Julian Sayin, and much, much more. They also answer dozens of listener questions from the live stream viewers.
Alabama is losing talented players to the transfer portal like Deion Sanders just showed up and told everybody to get the hell out. Two of the most coveted players that are reportedly hitting the transfer portal are Freshman All-Americans Caleb Downs and Kadyn Proctor. Downs is a talented safety, while Proctor is one of the best young offensive linemen in the nation. Both earned starting spots for the Crimson Tide as true freshmen. So, with both in the portal, which would be the more important pickup for the Buckeyes? That is just one of the listener questions that Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr tackle in this edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. They also discuss the criticisms of quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis, the lack of aggression on special teams, Nick Saban's record against Auburn being good enough for an Ohio State coach against Michigan, the RB and TE rooms, and the concerns on the offensive line.
Jim Harbaugh has been "about to sign a contract extension" for about two months now but still hasn't re-upped with the University of Michigan. Now reports are coming out that he wants immunity from Michigan for any kind of hell storm that may be coming from the NCAA. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to this news and how it is totally the actions of somebody who is 1) very innocent; and 2) wants to stay at Michigan more than anything.
