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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.

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10 Things We Learned Rewatching The 2026 Ohio State Spring Game

4/19/2026
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they learned from rewatching the Ohio State spring game. Thoughts on Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry, Jr., a handful of transfers and true freshmen and much, much else.

Duration:00:29:58

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Instant Reaction from the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game

4/18/2026
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions from the Ohio State spring game. Thoughts on Chris Henry, Jr., Dominick Kelly, Tavien St. Clair, the running of Julian Sayin, and much, much more.

Duration:00:35:27

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2026 Ohio State Spring Game LIVE From Ohio Stadium

4/18/2026
The 2026 Ohio State Spring Game will kick off at noon inside Ohio Stadium. Before the game, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Juck Miletti preview the storylines and players to watch, as Ryan Day's team gets its final tuneup of the spring.

Duration:00:38:55

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BONUS: Buckeye Huddle Primetime - Top 10 Players To Watch In The Spring Game

4/17/2026
In this bonus episode, Tony Gerdeman joined host Juck Miletti on Buckeye Huddle Primetime to talk about some position group updates and then shared their Top 10 players to watch in Saturday's Ohio State Spring Game.

Duration:01:04:33

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BOOM! Buckeyes Land Commitment From 4-Star OT Jimmy Kalis

4/17/2026
Ohio State has landed a commitment from 4-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis out of Pittsburgh. In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman break down the commitment and what it means for the Buckeyes. They also discuss Jimmy Kalis as a player and his interesting background with Ohio State.

Duration:00:13:04

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Open Practice Instant Reaction: Pass Rush Rules the Day

4/17/2026
Ohio State held its 14th practice of the spring on Friday. Media was invited to attend the practice, which was held in Ohio Stadium. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they saw from the Buckeyes, which includes thoughts on new cornerback Dominick Kelly, some dominating pass rushing from some new Buckeyes, up and down quarterback play, and much more.

Duration:00:23:51

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14 Bold Predictions for the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game

4/16/2026
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their bold predictions for Saturday's Ohio State spring game. There are predictions about Tavien St. Clair, Brock Boyd, Jeremiah Smith, Qua Russaw, and any more.

Duration:00:25:20

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Competition Thick on the Defensive Line

4/15/2026
Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson wants to go about 11 deep on the defensive line, with six of those guys coming from the outside and five from the inside. How does he feel about getting there? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap their conversations from Johnson and an assortment of defensive linemen. Why did John Walker wait to come to Ohio State? What does Qua Russaw bring? Where has Beau Atkinson improved? The fellas discuss all of this and much more.

Duration:00:16:09

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Will Special Teams Take A Step Forward?

4/14/2026
Ohio State has hired a new special teams coordinator in Robby Discher. What will he bring to the Buckeyes besides a renewed focus on the forgotten third of the game? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Discher's thoughts on the kickoff return, the importance of special teams, what he loves about his job, and who will be the main players in the return game.

Duration:00:23:14

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Ryan Day Expects Deeper Receiver Rotation

4/13/2026
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say following practice on Monday. Day discussed his expectations for a deeper receiver rotation this year, the pluses and minuses of injuries during the spring, and much more.

Duration:00:17:45

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Carlos Locklyn Expects Elite Running Back Play This Year

4/10/2026
The Buckeyes are deeper at running back than they were a year ago, and Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn expects them to be much better overall as well. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss their conversations with Locklyn and Buckeye running backs Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, and Ja'Kobi Jackson. Lockly is very high on this group and didn't mind sharing his thoughts about each of them.

Duration:00:15:11

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Buckeye Safeties Looking Dangerous

4/8/2026
Wednesday following Ohio State football practice, safeties coach Matt Guerrieri and safeties Earl Little, Leroy Roker, and Jaylen McClain spoke with reporters about how spring is going, how the safety room is shaping up, and much more. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they heard from the Buckeye safeties and how it will apply to the Ohio State defense this season.

Duration:00:12:59

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5 Buckeyes On Offense With The Most To Gain This Month

4/7/2026
5 Ohio State Offensive Players With the Most to Gain in the Final Weeks of Spring Ball | Buckeye Weekly On the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which Ohio State offensive players have the most to gain as spring ball nears the spring game on the 18th. They highlight running back Ja'Kobi Jackson benefiting from staying healthy and taking first-team reps amid injuries, left tackle Ian Moore getting extensive reps with the ones while other linemen are out, and tight end Mason Williams emerging in 12 personnel with Bennett Christian sidelined. They also discuss freshman wide receiver Brock Boyd playing well and pushing for snaps in a crowded receiver group, plus tackle Carter Lowe earning valuable second-team reps that help his long-term development. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:26 Spring Ball Stakes 00:58 Ja'Kobi Jackson Breakout 04:14 Ian Moore at Left Tackle 08:45 Mason Williams Emerges 11:57 Brock Boyd Freshman Buzz 14:11 More Names to Watch 17:35 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Duration:00:20:06

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BONUS: Buckeye Huddle Primetime - How Ohio State Is Trying to Get Explosive Again

4/7/2026
Here is a bonus episode for you. This is the latest edition of Buckeye Huddle Primetime with Juck from Monday evening. -Ryan Day’s offensive changes in 2025 resulted in less points, lower efficiency and less explosive plays than 2025. How do they get it back? -Days Surprising answer about tight ends. -defensive line up and comers make for a wide open battle on the end.

Duration:01:00:34

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3 Things Ryan Day Revealed About The Ohio State Offense

4/6/2026
Who is stepping up on offense? What has impacted the lack of explosion at running back? Could All-Big Ten left tackle Austin Siereveld slide inside to guard this season? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these topics that were revealed by Ryan Day during Monday's press conference. How has Legend Bey's absence impacted the offense? Can Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld, and Phillip Daniels all play together? Who has surprised Ryan Day on offense? The fellas talk about all of this and more, including a little bit of Brock Boyd as well. 00:00 Offense Focus Intro 00:51 Legend Bey Explosiveness 04:12 Run Game Depth Updates 04:57 Best Five Offensive Line 08:40 Line Continuity Reps 11:45 Transfer Tight Ends Rising 15:54 Brock Boyd Buzz 18:15 Wrap Up And Subscribe

Duration:00:20:37

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BONUS: Five Buckeyes Who Stood Out On Offense At Saturday Practice

4/5/2026
In this bonus episode, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap the top offensive players they saw at Saturday's Ohio State student appreciation day practice. Who stood out and impressed on the offensive side of the ball? This episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning discusses it all.

Duration:00:12:28

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Ohio State Practice Insider: Standout Defenders From Saturday Practice

4/4/2026
It was Student Appreciation Day at Ohio State, which meant open practice for students and media. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap a handful of defensive standouts from the day, including defensive tackle James Smith, defensive end Qua Russaw, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and more.

Duration:00:14:25

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BONUS: 6 Things We'll Be Watching Inside Buckeye Football Practice

4/4/2026
The team from BuckeyeHuddle.com will be back inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Saturday to watch practice No. 8 of the Ohio State spring football schedule. So what will Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr be looking for when they watch practice? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, they'll discuss some of the most interesting positional battles, transfer additions, and intriguing freshmen to keep an eye on this spring.

Duration:00:12:32

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Ohio State WR Depth: HYPE, Reality, and the Numbers Behind It

4/3/2026
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down Ohio State’s wide receiver depth and what realistic production looks like beyond the top targets. The Buckeyes have four veterans who will play, but there are talented freshmen like Chris Henry, Jr., Brock Boyd, and Jerquaden Guilford making noise as well. How many receivers will actually play, and what should fans expect from WR4, WR5, and beyond? 0:00 – Intro and “Steiner math” warning 0:33 – WR depth and rotation discussion begins 2:25 – Tom on realistic snap distribution 3:33 – Historical production for WR4/WR5 5:38 – Why depth should improve in 2025 7:23 – Comparing Hartline vs. Hankton usage 9:09 – True freshman expectations explained 11:15 – Jeremiah Smith vs. historical freshmen 11:50 – What “normal” production really looks like 13:17 – Fewer tight ends, more WR opportunities 15:02 – Freshman stat projections debate 18:30 – Final expectations and realistic outlook

Duration:00:23:34

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Ohio State Football Insider: Can Linebackers Maintain Their Standard?

4/2/2026
Despite losing future first-round picks Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese to the 2026 NFL Draft, Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis is adamant that the standard will remain the standard. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they learned from speaking with James Laurinaitis and the Buckeye linebackers on Thursday, which includes their first meeting with transfer Christian Alliegro.

Duration:00:14:01