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The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

By: Buckeye Insiders Network
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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. You can also find them at BuckeyeInsiders.com.Copyright Buckeye Insiders Network Football (American)
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  • BONUS: How Matt Patricia Mixes Looks In Cover 2

    BONUS: How Matt Patricia Mixes Looks In Cover 2
    Jun 21 2026
    This is a recent episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning featuring host Tom Orr and Michael Pettit, who is one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com. Subscribe to the show if you have not yet done so!

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    Defensive schemes are about more than just covering the opposing players. They're also about confusing the opposing quarterback and coaching staff, while keeping things simple enough that your players can execute the plan.

    And while mixing different coverage schemes is certainly one way to do it, there are also ways to show different looks within the same basic coverage.

    In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Michael Pettit, one of the Xs and Os insiders at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to look at how Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is able to take a Cover 2 scheme and put a very different spin on things.

    Today's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus, named one of the top-50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
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    13 mins
  • Why Does It Seem Like Ohio State "Always Loses Out" On Top Recruits?

    Why Does It Seem Like Ohio State "Always Loses Out" On Top Recruits?
    Jun 21 2026
    Ohio State fans have all felt it at some point: the Buckeyes are in on a five-star recruit, things seem promising, and then suddenly that player commits somewhere else. So why does it feel like Ohio State “always loses out” on top recruits?

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a listener question about recruiting frustration, perception vs. reality, NIL, quarterback recruiting, and why Ohio State fans tend to remember the misses more than the massive wins.

    The guys discuss why recruiting is never Ohio State vs. one school — it’s Ohio State vs. the entire field — and why every elite program has its own version of recruiting heartbreak. They also look at recent Buckeye wins like Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr., Devin Sanchez, Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair, and others to explain why the situation is far better than it sometimes feels.

    They also dive into quarterback recruiting, why top quarterbacks may not always want to join a crowded room, and why timing, NIL, depth charts, and playing-time paths all matter.

    00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
    00:11 The listener question: Why does Ohio State always miss on top recruits?
    01:13 Ohio State isn’t recruiting against one school — it’s recruiting against the field
    03:17 Why fans remember the recruiting misses more than the wins
    05:55 NIL, money, and why some “misses” may not really be misses
    08:05 Why don’t more top quarterbacks want to play at Ohio State?
    11:08 Quarterback timing, depth charts, and the path to playing time
    13:39 Why Ohio State is still attractive to elite quarterback recruits
    14:30 Recruiting frustration, fan anxiety, and why Ohio State will be okay
    16:21 Closing thoughts and listener question invitation
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    18 mins
  • If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position This Year, Which Are You Choosing?

    If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position This Year, Which Are You Choosing?
    Jun 20 2026
    If You Could Guarantee Elite Play From One Position Group...

    If Ohio State could guarantee elite play from one position group all season long, which group would matter most?

    Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr debate the best answer for the Buckeyes: offensive line, defensive line, running back, quarterback, wide receiver, or somewhere else. They discuss how elite play up front changes everything, why Ohio State’s defensive line could be the safest answer, how better running back play could have changed last season, and whether Julian Sayin and the receivers are already close enough to elite.

    00:00 — Intro
    00:31 — The question: which Ohio State position group would you guarantee elite play from?
    01:41 — Why offensive line feels like the obvious answer
    04:26 — Tony pushes back and makes the case for defensive line
    06:48 — Could wide receiver be the answer?
    09:01 — The case for elite running back play
    10:57 — How much would elite RB play change Ohio State’s offense?
    12:59 — What would elite quarterback play from Julian Sayin mean?
    15:05 — Why the trenches remain the safest answer
    16:45 — Tony and Tom make their final picks
    16:53 — Would you still choose offensive line?

    Would you guarantee elite offensive line play, defensive line play, quarterback play, running back play, or wide receiver play for Ohio State? Drop your answer in the comments.

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    20 mins
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