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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.

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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.

    The Buckeyes Made Significant Moves With Top Recruits This Past Weekend

    The Buckeyes Made Significant Moves With Top Recruits This Past Weekend

    Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they discuss the latest offseason updates for Ohio State Football. This episode covers upcoming camps at Ohio State, key recruitment insights including top prospects like Dakorien Moore, Bo Jackson, and Justin Hill, and the strategic moves of new running backs coach Carlos Locklyn.

    They also touch upon the complexities of NIL and official visits, the Jack linebacker position in Jim Knowles' defense, and the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot featuring former Buckeyes. 

    00:00 Introduction and Offseason Updates
    01:25 Recruiting Spotlight: Dakorien Moore
    15:09 Recruiting Spotlight: Bo Jackson
    21:50 Recruiting Spotlight: Justin Hill
    28:02 College Football Hall of Fame Discussion
    38:41 Closing Remarks

    • 39 min
    What Should We Expect From 5-Star Freshman Wide Receiver Mylan Graham This Year?

    What Should We Expect From 5-Star Freshman Wide Receiver Mylan Graham This Year?

    Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they delve into expectations for incoming freshman wide receiver Mylan Graham and his potential impact for the Buckeyes this season.

    The duo also provides an in-depth analysis of the EA Sports College Football 2025 game with insights on gameplay mechanics, recruiting dynamics, and the impact of player ratings. 

    00:00 Introduction and Excitement for College Football Season
    01:31 Mylan Graham: A Closer Look at the Incoming Freshman
    03:14 Expectations and Comparisons for Graham
    05:21 Challenges and Opportunities for Freshman Wide Receivers
    24:12 EA Sports College Football 2025: First Impressions
    25:21 Gameplay Mechanics and Features
    26:52 Realism and Complexity in the New Game
    36:39 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

    • 37 min
    The First College Football Magazine Is Out And It Likes The Buckeyes

    The First College Football Magazine Is Out And It Likes The Buckeyes

    Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they dive into the latest release of Lindy's National College Football Magazine. They discuss the excitement of seeing the first magazine hit the newsstands, dissect playoff predictions, and analyze team rankings. They also provide insights into anticipated matchups and potential conference champions.

    Additionally, they review national position rankings across various categories, evaluating how Big Ten players are expected to perform this season. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the upcoming college football season!

    00:00 Introduction to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    00:15 The Anticipation for College Football Magazines

    02:04 Deep Dive into Lindy's National College Football Magazine Predictions

    02:20 Analyzing Playoff Predictions and Team Rankings

    06:05 Quarterfinals and Semifinals Speculation

    10:01 Exploring the Potential of Ohio State vs. Oregon Matchups

    22:03 Position Rankings and Big Ten Standouts

    43:40 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Find College Football Magazines

    • 44 min
    How Will The House Vs The NCAA Settlement Impact Ohio State?

    How Will The House Vs The NCAA Settlement Impact Ohio State?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into the implications of the recent settlement involving House vs the NCAA. They explore its impact on Ohio State and college athletics at large, discussing billion-dollar settlements, future financial responsibilities, and potential changes in roster policies. The duo also tackles the contentious issues of Title IX, fair market value for player compensations, and the evolving landscape of collegiate sports. Tune in to hear insights on how Ohio State can navigate through these systemic shifts and what the future may hold for smaller schools.

    00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
    00:21 The State of College Athletics and Leadership Critique
    01:07 NCAA Settlement Impact on College Sports
    05:03 The Financial Burden on Smaller Schools
    12:18 Ohio State's Position in the Changing Landscape
    16:15 The Future of Group Five Conferences
    20:32 NIL Enforcement and Fair Market Value Challenges
    25:09 Title IX Considerations in the New NCAA Landscape
    26:58 The Freshman Quarterback's Worth and NIL Value
    27:52 Spring Practices and Jeremiah Smith's Rising Value
    28:19 Evaluating NIL Values and Future Prospects
    29:43 Roster Changes and Scholarship Cap Challenges
    32:53 The Impact of Limiting Roster Sizes on Player Health
    36:05 Potential New D1 Subdivision and Practice Squad Solutions
    39:34 The NCAA's Employment Dilemma and Future Lawsuits
    45:24 Personal Anecdote and Closing Remarks

    • 48 min
    Drafting College Football's Best And Worst Changes In 2024

    Drafting College Football's Best And Worst Changes In 2024

    The 2024 college football season is the most anticipated in the history of the sport. There are a number of major changes in store for the game, be it the 12-team playoff, campus playoff games, new coaches in new places, transfers, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take turns drafting the best and worst college football changes this year and discussing the impact that each will have on the game and its fans.

    • 50 min
    EA Sports College Football 2025 Trailer Release: Live Reaction

    EA Sports College Football 2025 Trailer Release: Live Reaction

    EA Sports has finally unveiled the first official trailer for their new college football game that will drop this July. In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions from what they saw, their plans for the game, and much more. They also answer plenty of viewer questions along the way.

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
368 Ratings

368 Ratings

glimadoll ,

Tony, You look great!!!

So great that you have lost weight and are taking better care of your health! Yea and kudos! Now, let’s hope Tom and Kevin follow suit! They need a lot of work.

30ANole ,

Great Podcast to get your Buckeye fix.

These guys flow. They are very knowledgeable on all things Ohio State. I travel a lot, and it’s a great podcast to stay up to date on what’s happening. I would love to hear the host’s opinions on if Ryan Day does his backup quarterback a disservice each season by limiting what he can do when he gets in a game. When Kyle McCord did get in last year everyone including the officials knew it was going to be a hand off. I know Day is trying not to run it up, but I do think it limits development.

wlazuka ,

A modest proposal

Hi Tony and Tom! Love the show. Have to say, your take on Kyle McCord being the starting quarterback is contrary to what other beat reporters are saying. Devin Brown has been the clear leader over the last two weeks.

Walt in LA

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