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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Oct 2, 2026 · 14:07
This year's Ohio State men's basketball team is an interesting mix of returning standouts like John Mobley and Amare Bynum, a 5-star true freshman in Anthony Thompson, some…
Oct 2, 2026 · 13:04
The Ohio State men's basketball team is getting set to tip off its season next Wednesday in an outdoor matinee against the in-state Cincinnati Bearcats. The team from…
Oct 1, 2026 · 30:06
Is Jeremiah Smith headed for another big day? Can Bo Jackson manage an average day? Will Kenyatta Jackson set a career high this week? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly…
Oct 1, 2026 · 15:24
Wednesday evening after Ohio State football practice, we got a chance to talk to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the first time since fall camp, and there were a lot of…
Oct 1, 2026 · 11:43
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his interview session following Wednesday evening's practice in the lead-up to the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 15:10
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has seen it all since taking over in Iowa City in 1999. Now the dean of Big Ten football coaches, Ferentz has his Hawkeyes back in the top-15 of the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 14:10
What are Ryan Day's major concerns right now regarding the Ohio State defense? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Day's answer…
Sep 30, 2026 · 10:25
The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Iowa City this weekend to take on the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. Any trip to Kinnick Stadium can be dicey, especially for a top-15 team.…
Sep 30, 2026 · 12:18
Ohio State freshman nickel back Jay Timmons was injured in last Saturday's win against Illinois. His status this week is still up in the air, but Ryan Day did discuss what the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 9:49
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin was a Heisman Trophy Finalist as a first-time starter and redshirt freshman in 2025. Now, in 2026, Sayin has shown noticeable signs of progress in a…
Sep 29, 2026 · 12:44
With a top-15 showdown on deck in Iowa City this Saturday, it's time for a few bonus episodes to let you hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with some of his…
Sep 29, 2026 · 13:57
Why aren't talented Ohio State freshmen Legend Bey and Khary Wilder seeing more playing time for the Buckeyes? Ryan Day answered that question on Tuesday. In this episode of the…
Sep 29, 2026 · 18:37
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the current Heisman favorite, but how much does that mean in September? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony…
Sep 29, 2026 · 30:11
Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19, but after going back and rewatching the game, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr found plenty more to talk about on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Jeremiah…
Sep 28, 2026 · 33:06
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Michigan Wolverines' performance in their loss at home to Iowa. How did it happen? Why…
Sep 28, 2026 · 17:44
We don't normally do a show with postgame clips from Ohio State's next opponent, but when that opponent stuns Michigan on the final play of the day in Ann Arbor, we understand…
Sep 27, 2026 · 24:56
Ohio State heads to Iowa City this week, so Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr went back and rewatched Iowa’s 20-19 win over Michigan to get a better idea of what the Buckeyes are walking…
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:06:46
Ohio State opened Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois, and Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are live with their instant reaction on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Jeremiah Smith…
Sep 27, 2026 · 33:03
Juck Miletti checks in from Ohio Stadium with his initial reaction following Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois to open Big Ten play. Julian Sayin showed a new element to his…
Sep 26, 2026 · 25:38
It is gameday as Ohio State kicks off Big Ten play by hosting 2-1 Illinois. The Buckeye Insiders' team of Juck Miletti, Tom Orr, and Tony Gerdeman preview the game and share…
Sep 26, 2026 · 12:20
James Laurinaitis has done a lot as an Ohio State football player and coach, but he will get to do something new on Saturday before the Buckeyes take on Illinois: ring the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 12:18
Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia always has some interesting insights during interview sessions, and this week was no exception. In this special bonus episode,…
Sep 25, 2026 · 14:17
What kind of issues will Illinois pose for the Buckeyes? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap their thoughts following a watching…
Sep 25, 2026 · 15:13
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and some of the most interesting things he had to say during his weekly Tuesday press…
Sep 25, 2026 · 8:23
The Ohio State 2026 football regular season is already 25% over, which seems like a good time to check in to see where things stand and where the Buckeyes still need to take big…
Sep 24, 2026 · 20:59
In this special bonus episode, Ross Fulton and Justin Whitlatch, two of the Scheme Insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com join host Tom Orr to break down four big questions about the…
Sep 24, 2026 · 28:36
It's time for some bold predictions for Ohio State's upcoming game against Illinois this Saturday. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman…
Sep 24, 2026 · 9:34
This is a bonus episode, featuring answers from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his Tuesday afternoon press conference previewing this weekend's game against Illinois. This…
Sep 23, 2026 · 16:29
On Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with reporters to talk about his football team. During one portion he mentioned newcomers Christian Alliegro, Earl Little, and Jay…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:24
Basketball season is right around the corner, and BuckeyeInsiders.com basketball insider Marcus Hartman was just at OSU women's basketball practice this week to get the latest on…
Sep 23, 2026 · 11:56
Ryan Day was not happy with the Buckeyes' explosiveness in the running game against Kent State. What were the issues and what should we expect moving forward? In this episode of…
Sep 23, 2026 · 9:28
The Ohio State men's basketball team tipped off its fall practice schedule this week, and BuckeyeInsiders.com basketball insider Marcus Hartman was there to watch, and talk to…
Sep 22, 2026 · 18:15
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they learned from watching the television broadcast of Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent…
Sep 22, 2026 · 9:57
The Illinois Fighting Illini are nearly four-touchdown underdogs this weekend when they visit Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. According to a recent story by The…
Sep 22, 2026 · 19:23
With Louisville's outstanding 2-1 start with quarterback Lincoln Kienholz at the helm, some people are asking if Ohio State head coach Ryan Day made a mistake in choosing Julian…
Sep 21, 2026 · 28:39
It was a struggle through two quarters against UTEP, but eventually Michigan fought through and blew out the Miners. But what does it mean moving forward? In this episode of the…
Sep 20, 2026 · 22:31
Following Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent State, BuckeyeInsiders.com's Juck Miletti shared his first thoughts on the Buckeye win. The good, the bad, the worse, and more.
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:05:55
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent State. The running game is…
Sep 19, 2026 · 35:52
It's gameday from Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes host the Kent State Golden Flashes. BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr, Juck Miletti, and Tony Gerdeman preview the game from the Ohio…
Sep 18, 2026 · 12:35
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what the Buckeyes must get done on defense this Saturday against Kent State. They talk…
Sep 18, 2026 · 10:52
Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas inspired a whole lot of questions about all three phases of the game, including offense, defense, and special teams. In this special bonus…
Sep 18, 2026 · 14:03
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the fact that it will be difficult to prove much against Kent State, but that doens't mean…
Sep 18, 2026 · 12:06
Any time Ohio State loses a football game, there are lots of questions about what went wrong. As the song "I Want To Go Back To Ohio State" promises, "We'll win the game or know…
Sep 17, 2026 · 31:25
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr compete with bold predictions for Ohio State's game against Kent State. There are predictions about…
Sep 17, 2026 · 36:41
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their reaction following the rewatch of Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas. Was it as bad as it…
Sep 17, 2026 · 13:23
There was a whole lot to talk about in the days following Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas, and Ryan Day's mid-week press conference featured some fascinating questions and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 16:18
Every game has situations -- third downs, special teams, red zone, and more. Against Texas in the second half, the Buckeyes fell short in all situations. In this episode of the…
Sep 16, 2026 · 14:37
Is it time for a youth movement at Ohio State? The Buckeyes have a very talented freshman and sophomore class. Should they be on the field more moving forward? In this episode of…
Sep 15, 2026 · 26:30
You can't blow a three-touchdown lead without building a three-touchdown lead, so who is the real Ohio State? The team that built the lead or the team that blew it? In this…
Sep 14, 2026 · 23:34
In this Michigan Monday edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their thoughts after watching Michigan's 17-10 win over favored Oklahoma on…
Sep 14, 2026 · 24:37
Was Ohio State too aggressive? Were they too conservative? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some of the theories of what…
Sep 13, 2026 · 52:57
In this instant reaction show from Ohio State's 24-23 loss at Texas, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their immediate thoughts on the Buckeyes' collapse and how it happened.…
Sep 12, 2026 · 28:50
BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr, Juck Miletti, and Tony Gerdeman preview Saturday night's game live from DKR. What will decide the game? What kind of scoring should we expect? Who…
Sep 12, 2026 · 1:28:01
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Juck Miletti preview the Ohio State - Texas game while they wait for the Buckeyes' team bus to…
Sep 11, 2026 · 19:33
In the final installment of Thursday night's live 2-hour show, Tom, Juck, and Tony discuss some of the secondary players who may become primary in this game. Ohio State receiver…
Sep 11, 2026 · 25:28
In the sixth installment of Thursday night's live show in Austin, the fellas answer some questions about the Ohio State running game and just how effective it might or might not…
Sep 11, 2026 · 13:56
In the fifth installment from Thursday night's live show in Austin, Tony, Tom, and Juck are asked if this year's group of defensive tackles is deeper than any Ohio State has had…
Sep 11, 2026 · 15:40
In the fourth installment of Thursday night's live show from Austin, Juck, Tom, and Tony discuss Legend Bey's role in Saturday's game against Texas. Will he be back at kick…
Sep 11, 2026 · 11:36
In the third part of the Thursday night live stream from Austin, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Juck Miletti discuss the confidence that Texas fans have in Ohio State's defense…
Sep 11, 2026 · 18:06
In this continuation of a live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr, Tony Gerdeman, and Juck Miletti discuss a handful of topics surrounding Ohio State vs. Texas. They…
Sep 11, 2026 · 14:08
In the first part of a lengthy series of podcasts from a live show in Austin, Buckeye Insiders' Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the No. 1 concern among Ohio State fans this…
Sep 10, 2026 · 12:51
The Texas Longhorns have lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in each of the last two seasons, first in the College Football Playoff Semifinal in the Cotton Bowl, and then in the…
Sep 10, 2026 · 21:03
Ohio State and Texas play this weekend. But before they do, BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman make some bold predictions on how the game is going to go. Bold…
Sep 10, 2026 · 12:19
This is a special bonus episode, featuring clips from a press conference with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian this week, as the No. 4 Longhorns get ready to take on the No. 1…
Sep 10, 2026 · 14:29
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, who had a very entertaining and informative press conference earlier in the week,…
Sep 9, 2026 · 13:17
Jeremiah Smith has been held in check by Texas each of the past two years and he knows it. So what is he prepared to do about it? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast,…
Sep 9, 2026 · 8:19
Ohio State ran out several young defensive linemen early against Ball State, with second-year DE Zion Grady getting the start, and freshman DE Khary Wilder playing a key role in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 11:10
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes have a road trip to No. 4 Texas on deck, which means there isn't much time to sort out the big questions facing the team. In this special bonus…
Sep 9, 2026 · 13:04
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…
Sep 9, 2026 · 20:01
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…
Sep 8, 2026 · 22:05
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'…
Sep 8, 2026 · 26:33
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 20:50
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 11:07
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 12:12
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 10:19
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 7:34
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,…
Sep 6, 2026 · 10:40
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 48:09
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 11:42
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…
Sep 6, 2026 · 1:26:47
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…
Sep 5, 2026 · 48:36
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…
Sep 5, 2026 · 20:39
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:26
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 13:54
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,…
Sep 4, 2026 · 12:05
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 37:52
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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 25:53
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…
Sep 3, 2026 · 16:19
In this bonus episode, you'll get to hear directly from Ohio State center Carson Hinzman, who will be starting for the Buckeyes for the fourth season in a row. In addition to…
Sep 3, 2026 · 38:44
Ohio State hosts Ball State on Saturday at 12:30 pm to kick off the season. Before the game gets here, however, there must first be a Bold Predictions episode of the Buckeye…
Sep 3, 2026 · 12:47
We got our final chance to talk to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Wednesday evening following practice, and there were some interesting takeaways, including: Which players…
Sep 3, 2026 · 7:23
There are a number of questions about the 2026 Ohio State defense that will at least start getting answered on Saturday when the Buckeyes kick off the season against Ball State,…
Sep 3, 2026 · 16:28
A handful of Ohio State players got some very encouraging public endorsements this week — and a few of them may be more important to the 2026 Buckeyes than we previously thought.…
Sep 2, 2026 · 13:24
Ryan Day says Ohio State’s offense is going to be fun in 2026. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break…
Sep 2, 2026 · 15:28
Ohio State’s wide receiver room looks much deeper than it did a year ago, but that creates a new question: who actually makes the six-man rotation? In this episode of The Buckeye…
Sep 2, 2026 · 11:19
Two of the biggest names from the 2002 Ohio State national championship season will be back in the Horseshoe on Saturday to be honored for their roles in the program. Former head…
Sep 2, 2026 · 16:21
In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about all sorts of topics surrounding the Buckeyes' 2026 offense. From the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 14:15
Ohio State has a pair of true freshmen who look ready to make an immediate impact in 2026. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:49
It’s time for the defensive side of the preseason Tale of the Tape. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through the…
Aug 31, 2026 · 22:48
It’s time for the preseason edition of Tale of the Tape. In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through the Ohio State…
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