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BONUS: Why Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd Are Freshman Standouts Aug 30, 2026

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In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State captain, wide receiver, and Block O jersey recipient Brandon Inniss about why that last honor gave him a momentary pause, why he thinks new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has a plan to get him the ball, how QB Julian Sayin has taken over the offense, and why true freshmen wide receivers Chris Henry, Jr. and Brock Boyd are poised for big things this fall.

Austin Siereveld Has Confirmed the Starting Offensive Line Aug 29, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss an interview session with Ohio State offensive lineman Austin Siereveld and his thoughts on where he'll be playing this year. He has essentially confirmed what the starting five will be for the Buckeyes this season.

Is Payton Pierce Ohio State's Next All-American Linebacker? Aug 29, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State middle linebacker Payton Pierce, the outstanding leadership he has shown in camp, the expectations for him this season, what this season means for the Texas junior, the task in front of him following the immense losses on defense, and more.

Does Ohio State Need Star Power at Defensive Tackle? Aug 28, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the Ohio State defensive tackle position while comparing it to the past two years when the Buckeyes had first- and second-round draft picks on the interior. Does Ohio State have that this year? Does the defense NEED stars at defensive tackle in order to be one of the best defenses in college football? If the Buckeyes are going to contend for a title, do they have what it takes up front? All of these questions are discussed and more.

BONUS: Julian Sayin Is Locked In For 2026 Aug 28, 2026

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Ohio State QB Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist in his redshirt freshman season and put up one of the most statistically impressive seasons in program history as a first-time starter. Now, he has much bigger plans for the upcoming 2026 season.
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin about the honor of being named one of the team's captains, how quickly he and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have gotten on the same page, the new responsibilities that he's expecting to have on the field this fall, and much more.

14 Bold Predictions for the 2026 Buckeyes Aug 27, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share 14 bold predictions about the Buckeyes this season. Predictions about Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Isaiah West, Kenyatta Jackson, Legend Bey, and many more.
You can find even more coverage of the Buckeyes at BuckeyeInsiders.com.

Will the Freshman Impact Be Even Bigger This Year? Aug 27, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Buckeye freshmen who have lost their black stripes so far (Brock Boyd, Chris Henry, Jr., Jay Timmons, Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, Luke Fahey, Simeon Caldwell, and Jordan Thomas) and what it means for their playing time this year. They compare this group to the freshmen who had lost their black stripes at this same point last year. Note: receiver Jerquaden Guilford lost his black stripe following this recording.

Is Legend Bey Ohio State's Next Heisman Winner? Aug 27, 2026

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Buckeye Insiders' Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss comments by Ohio State All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith about Buckeye freshman running back Legend Bey having a Heisman ceremony in his future. What would that look like down the road for Bey? What does losing his black stripe mean for this season? The fellas talk about all of this and more in discussing Ohio State's next big thing.

BONUS: Ryan Day's Thoughts On NFL Players Returning To College Football Aug 26, 2026

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With the start of the 2026 Ohio State football season now a little over a week away, we're cramming a few extra bonus shows into your feed to help you fill the time between now and kickoff.
In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, and his thoughts on some of the bigger-picture items in the news right now, including former NFL players trying to return to college football, how the recruiting process has changed for high school quarterbacks, and how they decided to have seven captains this season.
If you enjoy this show, you'll love BuckeyeInsiders.com. That's where Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr are your Team Insiders, Juck Miletti is your Recruiting Insider, Ross Fulton and Michael Pettit are your Scheme Insiders, and Marcus Hartman is your Basketball Insider.
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How Deep Is This Defense Position By Position Aug 26, 2026

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How many Buckeyes are actually going to play meaningful snaps on defense this season?
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through Ohio State’s defense and project how deep Matt Patricia and the Buckeyes will go in the biggest games on the schedule.
The guys discuss how many defensive ends could rotate against Texas, whether Ohio State will go five deep at defensive tackle, why the linebacker rotation appears to be set at four, and whether the Buckeyes will trust a third outside corner in high-leverage situations.
They also break down Jay Timmons’ role at nickel, the possibilities for dime packages involving Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Simeon Caldwell, and whether Ohio State will mostly stick with Earl Little Jr. and Jaylen McClain at safety.
0:02 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:39 — How deep will Ohio State go on defense?
1:43 — Defensive end rotation: four, five or even six?
3:12 — Which young defensive ends could play against Texas?
4:59 — Setting the over/under on the DE rotation
5:58 — How deep will Ohio State go at defensive tackle?
6:38 — Why five defensive tackles feels realistic
7:33 — Linebacker rotation: is four the right number?
8:31 — How many snaps could Riley Pettijohn and T.J. Alford get?
9:50 — Outside corner: two guys or three?
11:02 — Why Devin Sanchez and Jermaine Mathews Jr. could dominate the snaps
12:00 — How Dominick Kelly could still get on the field
12:31 — Nickel and dime packages get complicated
12:54 — Jay Timmons appears locked in at nickel
13:04 — Safety rotation: Earl Little Jr. and Jaylen McClain
13:39 — Could Terry Moore or Leroy Roker get meaningful snaps?
14:04 — Final thoughts on Ohio State’s defensive depth
14:27 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and closing
Which position group do you think Ohio State can go deepest at on defense? And where do you think the Buckeyes need to keep the rotation tighter? Let us know in the comments.
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