The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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 that Buckeyes fans might be a little more interested than usual. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear from Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz in the wake of his team's 20-19 shocker over the Wolverines, including his thoughts on the play of QB Hank Brown, WR Reece Vander Zee, that final play on the whole, and much more.

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 into.

What did they learn? Iowa may not be flashy, but the Hawkeyes are still very good at dragging opponents into exactly the kind of game Kirk Ferentz wants to play. Michigan outgained Iowa for much of the afternoon, but the Hawkeyes capitalized in the red zone, avoided costly mistakes, won key late-game situations, and found a way to steal a road win in...

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 put together another ridiculous performance, finishing with 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns, while Julian Sayin showed something Buckeye fans have been waiting to see: a willingness to use his legs. Sayin repeatedly extended plays and picked up key first downs as a runner, adding another dimension to the Ohio State offense.  

But the Buckeyes didn't leave this game without some concerns. Illinois rushed for 199 y...

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 game with his legs, Jeremiah Smith delivered a monster four-touchdown performance, and the Buckeyes were dramatically better on third down and in the red zone. But there were still some concerns, most notably an Ohio State defense that surrendered far too many explosive plays.

Juck breaks down what stood out from Sayin, Smith, the young linebackers, Nate Roberts and the tight ends, Ohio State’s of...

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 their picks for what's about to happen. Where do the Illini have issues? Where can the Buckeyes take advantage? Will the Ohio State running game respond? All of this is covered and much more.

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 Victory Bell.

Laurinaitis is being honored as the pregame bell-ringer on Saturday in honor of his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

As soon as he's done ringing the bell, he'll have to hustle back down to the sidelines to coach the linebackers. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about Laurinaitis, h...

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, you'll get to hear directly from Patricia with an update on the Ohio State defense as they sit one-quarter of the way through the 2026 college football regular season. 

Patricia discusses the emergence of young standout Jay Timmons, veteran DT Jason Moore, what they're doing to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and more.

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 of Illinois' week two loss against Duke.

What can the Buckeyes expect from an Illinois defense that couldn't stop Duke? Can the Ohio State secondary contain star receiver Collin Dixon? The fellas talk about all of this and more.

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 conference about the offense. 

Day discussed what qualities he looks for when recruiting and evaluating quarterbacks, where he thinks Julian Sayin is in his personal growth at the moment, the issues he sees in the running game and how they'll need to be fixed, where the various combinations of offensive line lineups stack up, and more. 

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 steps forward in order to reach their goals. 

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during his Tuesday afternoon press conference about that, this weekend's matchup with Illinois, the Illibuck Trophy, and more. 

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 Ohio State offense. 
How big are the issues in short yardage right now, and what's causing them?Should the Buckeyes be using more 10 personnel (1 running back, no tight ends, 4 wide receivers)? How is Julian Sayin playing? Has he taken a big step forward since last season? And what issues is he still having?What position group is the biggest potential issue for this year's Ohio State team, and how li...

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 go back and forth with their bold predictions ahead of the Buckeyes' Big Ten opener against Illinois. There are bold predictions about Bo Jackson, Riley Pettijohn, Jay Timmons, and much more.

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 episode focuses on the defense, including the performance of DT Eddrick Houston, the emergence of Nickel Jay Timmons, the surprising impact of DT Jason Moore, and which players Day feels they should build their 2026 defense around. 

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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 Timmons, and how the Buckeyes are going to continue to build the defense around those three players. 

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these three names -- and a few others -- and what each player has done to earn this praise and what it means moving forward.

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 Kevin McGuff's new team. 

Marcus joins host Tom Orr in this special bonus episode to discuss:
The role Ohio State football coach Ryan Day played in the recruitment of freshman Sydney MobleyThe challenge of replacing the departed Chance Gray, and how they went about doing itWhy McGuff decided to go with such a challenging non-conference schedule this season

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 the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what Ryan Day had to say, what it means for the Buckeye running backs, and what this could do for the rotation moving forward.

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 OSU head coach Jake Diebler about some notable new faces that could make a big impact this season. 

In this special bonus episode, Marcus joins host Tom Orr to discuss three key takeaways, including:
The development of 5-star true freshman Anthony Thompson, and the role he could play on this year's team.Forward Josh Ojianwuna finally being fully cleared for action after missing all of last season with a k...

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 State.

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 Athletic, the Illini are a big underdog on the balance sheet as well, with their roster estimated to be making about half of what Ryan Day's team is this season. 

So what does always-outspoken Illinois head coach Bret Bielema think about that? In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Bielema about that and much more.

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 Sayin -- who has led Ohio State to a disappointing 2-1 start -- over the dynamic Kienholz. The fellas discuss the topic and explain why this is only a topic for people who want to be angry.

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 Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their thoughts after watching the Wolverines' win. This was the best Bryce Underwood has played, which is great, but there still appears to be an offensive line problem for Michigan. The defense played well but gave up a couple of deceptive plays that led to touchdowns. Does that mean anything for late November? The fellas...

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.

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 discussed, as is the lack of pass rush. Jeremiah Smith's record-setting day kicks off the show, and the fellas discuss everything they saw on the afternoon.

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 State press box. They talk about what they expect to see, what it will mean, and why most of what they see won't mean much. 

Which young players will stand out? Which veterans need to emerge? Who will be quarterback No. 2? Which top recruits are in attendance today? The Buckeye Insiders crew talks about all of this and much more.

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 about the defensive line, schemes, tackling, attacking, and more.

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 episode, you'll get a chance to hear from OSU head coach Ryan Day about the last two of those. 

Did the Buckeyes sit back too much and let Texas QB Arch Manning pick them apart? Should different players be playing more on defense? And should they expect more out of the punt game?

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 the offense still won't have things they need to accomplish. The show discusses Julian Sayin, the running game, Legend Bey, Chris Henry, Brock Boyd, the tight ends, the offensive line, and more.

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 the reason why."

So what went wrong for the Buckeye offense in Austin that caused a 20-point first half to turn into a 3-point second half?

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear OSU head coach Ryan Day discuss what he saw from the offense, where they need to improve, and what it will all mean moving forward.

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 Legend Bey, Khary Wilder, Brock Boyd, and maybe even some players who AREN'T true freshmen. You can find more of Tom and Tony at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

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 seemed? Is this a harbinger of things to come? Was this on the coaches or players? Was it the refs? Bad luck? Should different players be playing more? The fellas discuss all of this and much more.

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 answers. 

In this bonus show, you'll get a chance to hear some of them, centering on coaching, strategy, where the team is right now, and what they need to do to bounce back.

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 Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss this fact and look at some of the reasons for those shortcomings and how much of a concern they'll be moving forward.

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 the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which of the young Buckeyes need to play more after the Texas loss, and why.

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 episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss what they think is real from the Texas game and what they think isn't. What have they learned and what might be misleading? They talk about these things and more.

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 Saturday. They discuss Underwood's running, the decision to run the offense through his feet, the Wolverines' defense, and the game plan that made this win happen.

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 went wrong and what Ohio State could have done to avoid those things.

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. Who is to blame? Does Texas deserve some credit? Where did Ryan Day go wrong? What does this mean moving forward this season? The fellas talk about all of this and more.

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 are we watching? What are we watching for? The fellas talk about all of it and more.

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 arrive so that they can grab a few minutes with Ryan Day. Little did they know that the Buckeyes' plane was going to be a little bit delayed, so the fellas did a little more previewing than they expected, but had help from all of the questions from the livestream viewers.

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 Devin McCuin won't have the attention that Jeremiah Smith has on him, so can he take advantage of that? Likewise, the Buckeyes are going to be very worried about Texas defensive end Colin Simmons. Can linebacker Rasheem Biles make the same kind of plays he did last week against Texas State? The show also includes a story of Juck being hazed on his first road trip, Tom being a nerd...