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The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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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.Copyright Buckeye Huddle Podcast Network Football (American)
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  • Bonus: Buckeye Huddle Primetime - Recruiting Updates, Freshman Expectations

    Bonus: Buckeye Huddle Primetime - Recruiting Updates, Freshman Expectations
    May 5 2026
    In this episode of Buckeye Huddle Primetime, host Juck Milletti shares some recruiting updates on a handful of high-value targets, and then discusses the Ohio State freshman class and how they fared this spring and the expectations for this season.
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    59 mins
  • What Kind of Runner Does Julian Sayin Need to Be?

    What Kind of Runner Does Julian Sayin Need to Be?
    Apr 29 2026
    Buckeye Weekly Podcast: What Will More QB Run Look Like for Ohio State in 2026?

    On this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about what “more QB run” should look like for Ohio State this year, focusing on Julian Sayin. They discuss the importance of quarterbacks contributing on the ground—especially rushing for at least one touchdown—and how even a few timely scrambles or option pulls can extend drives, help in short-yardage and goal-line situations, and force defenses to account for the quarterback. They compare recent Ohio State quarterback rushing production (including sack-adjusted stats) to players like CJ Stroud, Kyle McCord, and Will Howard, reference examples like Dwayne Haskins, and debate realistic season highs, single-game rushing yard projections, touchdown totals, and a 200-yard season benchmark.

    00:00 Welcome and Listener Questions
    00:41 What More QB Run Means
    02:27 Touchdowns and the Threat Factor
    04:20 Strategic Use vs Texas
    05:49 Last Season Rushing Context
    06:49 Comparing QBs and Carry Limits
    09:30 Haskins Example and Attempt Targets
    11:04 Over Unders and Predictions
    14:05 Wrap Up and Subscribe
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    17 mins
  • Ohio State Football: Can the 2026 Defense Be Elite Despite Departures?

    Ohio State Football: Can the 2026 Defense Be Elite Despite Departures?
    Apr 28 2026
    Can Ohio State’s Defense Still Be Elite After Losing NFL Draft Stars? | Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr kick off “listener question season” by answering whether Ohio State’s defense can make its own mark after major NFL Draft departures from last year’s historic unit. They discuss the challenge of matching a program-best standard while noting Ohio State recently lost eight defensive starters to the draft and then seven more, yet still has the talent and coaching continuity to remain near last year’s level. They highlight how unexpected breakouts (like Arvell Reese and Kayden McDonald) can happen again, point to potential risers such as Kenyatta Jackson, and emphasize the transfer portal’s role in replacing starters with experienced players, including additions like Qua Russaw, James Smith, John Walker, Christian Alliegro, and Earl Little. They also expect schematic adjustments and possibly more aggressive, higher-variance play in 2026.

    00:00 Listener Question Season
    01:00 Can This Defense Match 2025
    02:31 Next Breakout Stars
    04:04 Portal Depth and Projection
    06:51 Roster Management Reality
    08:33 New Scheme and Creativity
    10:57 Final Take and Wrap Up
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    14 mins
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