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Which Buckeyes Have the Most to Prove Before Ball State? Aug 25, 2026

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Ohio State is almost through fall camp, but a handful of Buckeyes still have important work to do before the season opener.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr identify the players who still have the most to prove over the final practices before game week.
The discussion starts with the battle for the backup quarterback job between Tavien St. Clair and Luke Fahey, where St. Clair may need to reestablish himself after Fahey’s strong push during camp. The guys also talk about Kyle Parker’s place in a crowded wide receiver rotation, what role Terry Moore can still carve out in the secondary, whether young defensive ends Zion Grady and Epi Sitanilei can force their way into a larger role, and why Eddrick Houston still has something to prove as Ohio State looks for more production up front.
0:01 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
1:01 — Which Buckeyes still have the most to prove?
1:31 — Tavien St. Clair and the backup quarterback battle
2:33 — Why Luke Fahey’s push appears to be very real
3:34 — Why the QB2 job needs to be settled before game week
5:15 — How quickly a backup quarterback role can become crucial
5:43 — Kyle Parker has ground to make up at wide receiver
7:28 — A crowded receiver room is making Parker’s situation tougher
8:16 — Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd and Des Jones moving up the pecking order
9:31 — Why missed camp time can be difficult to overcome
10:03 — Terry Moore’s uncertain role in the secondary
11:11 — How Jay Timmons changed Ohio State’s safety picture
12:16 — Has Moore’s window for a major role already closed?
13:05 — Zion Grady and Epi Sitanilei need to emerge at defensive end
14:25 — Why the lack of buzz around the young defensive ends stands out
15:18 — Beau Atkinson’s rise has changed the DE rotation
16:13 — Eddrick Houston still has something to prove
17:00 — Why Ohio State needs more production from Houston
18:08 — Can Houston finally become an All-Big Ten-level player?
19:45 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
Which Buckeye do you think has the most to prove before the season opener? Let us know in the comments.
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BONUS: Do The Buckeyes Have Enough Depth On The Defensive Line? Aug 25, 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 the defensive side of the ball. How are the various pieces of the secondary going to fit together this season? Are they happy with the depth they have on the interior of the defensive line? And what makes Payton Pierce such a respected member of the program?
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.
Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

BONUS: Ryan Day Provides Updates On Offense Position Battles Aug 25, 2026

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With the kickoff of the Ball State game now less than two weeks away, the Ohio State Buckeyes are in the home stretch of their preseason camp.
In this special bonus episode, you'll get updates on some of the biggest remaining questions on the offensive side of the ball directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. He discusses the latest in the race for the five starting offensive line positions and the backup quarterback job, along with which tight ends and wide receivers are in line for playing time this fall.
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.
Check out BuckeyeInsiders.com today, and join us on the Insiders Board: https://buckeyeinsiders.com/community/forums/the-insiders-board.5/

The Latest on Every Position Battle Aug 24, 2026

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Ohio State is getting closer to game week, which means several position battles are running out of time to be settled.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the latest developments from Ryan Day’s Monday availability, including the battle for the backup quarterback job, the wide receiver rotation, the offensive line, the secondary, and the defensive tackle depth chart.
The guys discuss why Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are still battling for the No. 2 quarterback spot, why the offensive line continues to point toward Ian Moore at left tackle and Austin Siereveld at right guard, how deep Ohio State may go at receiver and tight end, and what roles could be available for Terry Moore, Leroy Roker and Simeon Caldwell in the secondary.
There’s also discussion about a possible six-man defensive tackle rotation and why true freshman Damari Simeon is a name worth remembering.
0:01 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:27 — The latest from Ryan Day
0:56 — Backup quarterback battle: Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair
1:28 — Why first-team reps make this a real competition
2:40 — Why the backup QB job needs to be settled soon
3:26 — Ryan Day expects six receivers to play
3:49 — Kyle Parker’s status and the rise of Dez Jones and Phillip Bell
4:33 — Ohio State’s top three tight ends
4:57 — Offensive line battle: is it really still a battle?
5:13 — Why Ian Moore and Austin Siereveld still look like the answer
6:15 — Ryan Day likes the interior offensive line
6:26 — Secondary roles for Terry Moore and Leroy Roker
7:19 — How many snaps could the backup safeties actually play?
8:12 — Personnel management vs. true position battles
9:36 — Where Simeon Caldwell fits into the secondary
10:00 — Ohio State could play six defensive tackles
10:28 — True freshman Damari Simeon enters the conversation
10:52 — Why defensive tackle depth matters against Texas
11:38 — What Ryan Day mentioning Simeon may tell us
12:13 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
Which position battle do you think is the most important for Ohio State to settle before game week? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, depth-chart updates and discussion, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
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Scrimmage Intel: Defense Bouncing Back? Aug 23, 2026

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Ohio State held another scrimmage on Saturday, and while there may not have been a flood of highlight-reel plays, there were still some important developments coming out of the day.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the latest scrimmage intel, including where things appear to stand on the offensive line, how the defense responded after a rougher first scrimmage, and why the Buckeyes may simply be reaching that point in camp where everybody is ready to hit someone else.
The guys also discuss why Ian Moore now looks like the starting left tackle, why that likely means Austin Siereveld at right guard, what the defense did better the second time around, and why some banged-up players at this point in August are not necessarily cause for concern.
0:02 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:13 — Getting scrimmage intel out to BuckeyeInsiders.com members
0:40 — What came out of Saturday’s scrimmage?
1:12 — Some Buckeyes are banged up, but there’s no major concern
2:00 — Why this is normal in the middle of August
3:10 — Don’t panic every time someone misses practice
3:42 — Ian Moore appears to have won the left tackle job
4:17 — Why Austin Siereveld now looks like the right guard
5:02 — Expecting an official offensive line answer from Ryan Day
6:48 — The defense bounced back after a rough first scrimmage
7:20 — Why Payton Pierce challenged the defense after Scrimmage No. 1
8:43 — Comparing Ohio State’s camp dynamic to Texas
9:30 — Why a more balanced scrimmage is good news for the defense
10:22 — Camp is getting chippy
11:03 — The Buckeyes are ready to hit somebody else
11:37 — Why this happens every year near the end of camp
12:32 — Ohio State’s physical camp and the light at the end of the tunnel
13:28 — Final thoughts on the scrimmage
13:57 — Ryan Day availability and BuckeyeInsiders.com
14:10 — Closing
Do you feel better about the defense after hearing how the second scrimmage went? And do you think the offensive line is now settled with Ian Moore at left tackle and Austin Siereveld at right guard? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, scrimmage reports and discussion, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment.
A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

How Deep Is The Offense At Every Position? Aug 23, 2026

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How many Buckeyes are actually going to play meaningful snaps on offense this season?
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through the Ohio State offense and project how deep the rotation will go in games that are still in doubt.
The guys discuss why the Buckeyes could use four running backs, how many receivers might realistically crack the regular rotation, why the tight end room could be deeper than it was a year ago, and whether Ohio State might use a sixth offensive lineman like Josh Padilla in certain situations.
There’s also discussion about Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd, Devin McCuin, Nate Roberts, Mason Williams, Hunter Welcing, Bennett Christian and several other players who could carve out meaningful roles as the season progresses.
0:01 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:32 — How deep will Ohio State go on offense?
1:27 — Quarterback rotation: not much mystery here
1:41 — Running back depth gets interesting
2:25 — Could Ohio State regularly play four running backs?
3:01 — What Texas could tell us about the true rotation
4:06 — Wide receiver: how many guys will actually play?
4:34 — Six receivers feels like the starting point
5:26 — Jerquaden Guilford as a possible later-season riser
6:04 — The six receivers most likely to play early
6:33 — Tight end depth and multiple roles
7:34 — Why four tight ends is a reasonable expectation
8:19 — Offensive line: ideally, how many guys play?
8:58 — Could Josh Padilla become the sixth offensive lineman?
10:21 — Remembering Jim Tressel’s old-school OL rotations
11:00 — How a six-man offensive line package could work
11:28 — Final thoughts on Ohio State’s offensive depth
11:55 — Why the rotation could change as the season goes
12:10 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and closing
Which position group do you think is deepest on the Ohio State offense? And which player outside the projected starters do you expect to have the biggest role? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, snap-count discussion, analytics, X’s and O’s, recruiting and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
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BONUS: Why Bennett Christian Might Become A Fan Favorite In 2026 Aug 23, 2026

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Bennett Christian is one of just three members of the 2022 Ohio State recruiting class to still be active members of the Buckeye football team this fall. Christian has had an eventful career, including a one-year suspension, and has only seven career catches. But in a time when thousands of players are entering the Transfer Portal every year, Christian has chosen to stick it out in Columbus.
So what made him want to be a Buckeye for life? Which of the new faces in the tight end room are standing out? And what has new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith brought to the program this season?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions, and much more, directly from Ohio State 5th-year TE Bennett Christian.

BONUS: Time and Change - WRU Isn't Going Anywhere Aug 23, 2026

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WRU Isn't Going Anywhere | The Time and Change Will Surely Show
Ohio State has produced an absurd collection of wide receivers over the years — and the pipeline doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti take a trip through the past, present, and future of Ohio State’s wide receiver room.
The guys start by tackling the nearly impossible task of ranking the greatest receivers in Buckeye history. Tony unveils his formula-generated Top 20, while Juck puts himself through the considerably more painful process of actually ranking his personal Top 10.
Where do Jeremiah Smith, David Boston, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cris Carter, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Ohio State's greats belong? And which former Buckeye receiver might have been born a couple of decades too early?
Then Tony puts Juck through a different exercise: seven randomly assembled three-receiver sets from Ohio State history go head-to-head until Juck crowns his ultimate trio.
From there, the conversation turns to the 2026 Buckeyes. How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas? How quickly can freshmen Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd force their way onto the field? What should be expected from Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss? And just how ridiculous could Jeremiah Smith's numbers become this season?
Finally, Tony and Juck look toward the future and Ohio State's pursuit of elite receivers in the 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting classes.
00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change
01:31 — Tony's formula for ranking Ohio State's greatest WRs
02:50 — What stands out about the Top 20?
03:34 — Is Santonio Holmes Ohio State's most underrated receiver?
04:52 — The case for Garrett Wilson
06:36 — Juck reveals his Top 10 Ohio State receivers
08:03 — Michael Jenkins, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba
08:47 — Terry Glenn, Cris Carter and Garrett Wilson
10:16 — Marvin Harrison Jr., David Boston and Jeremiah Smith
12:44 — Why David Boston ranks ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.
14:16 — The Ohio State receiver who was born too early
16:36 — Building the ultimate three-WR lineup
17:57 — Garrett Wilson, Terry Glenn and Anthony Gonzalez enter the competition
19:04 — Jeremiah Smith, Michael Jenkins and Parris Campbell
19:41 — Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr. and Devin Smith
20:10 — Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Carnell Tate and Emeka Egbuka
20:45 — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joey Galloway and Curtis Samuel
21:27 — Juck crowns his ultimate Ohio State WR trio
22:49 — How deep will Ohio State go at receiver against Texas?
24:23 — Could the Buckeyes regularly play six or seven receivers?
26:01 — Brock Boyd's freshman expectations
28:31 — Are Chris Henry Jr.'s projections way too low?
30:13 — Ohio State's all-time freshman receiving numbers
32:08 — How big can Jeremiah Smith's 2026 season become?
33:19 — Can Jeremiah Smith break Jaxon Smith-Njigba's records?
35:21 — What should Ohio State expect from Devin McCuin?
38:06 — Brandon Inniss' role and production
41:29 — Philip Bell, Dez Jones, and Ohio State's WR depth
42:04 — Looking ahead to Ohio State's 2027 WR recruiting class
43:40 — Could 2028 be another monster receiver haul?
47:47 — The danger of projecting recruiting classes years ahead
49:27 — Austin Miller and Ohio State's 2029 WR class
50:46 — More future Ohio State receiver targets to know
53:41 — Final thoughts on Ohio State's incredible WR tradition
Who are your Top 5 wide receivers in Ohio State history? Drop your rankings in the comments — or give us your Buckeye WR Mount Rushmore if picking five is too painful.
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Buckeyes Name 7 Captains, Block O Recipient Aug 22, 2026

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Ohio State named seven captains for the 2026 season and awarded senior receiver Brandon Inniss with the Block O jersey.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, BuckeyeInsiders.com's Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to the news and discuss why these players were chosen.

Five Buckeyes We'll Be Talking About More By October Aug 22, 2026

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Which Ohio State players are going to become much bigger storylines once the season gets rolling?
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr look ahead and identify five Buckeyes they expect fans to be talking about a lot more by October.
The discussion starts with freshman running back Legend Bey, who has already flashed enough in camp to make the coaches want to find ways to get him involved. The guys also talk about linebacker Riley Pettijohn, offensive lineman Josh Padilla, freshman receiver Brock Boyd, and cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. as players whose roles or reputations could look very different a month or two into the season.
There’s also discussion about the depth at wide receiver, whether players like Philip Bell, Dez Jones and Kyle Parker could emerge, and why some veterans may be getting overlooked simply because fans already think they know who they are.
0:01 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:10 — Spy vs. Spy and the season getting very close
1:30 — Five Buckeyes we'll be talking about more by October
2:21 — No. 1: Legend Bey
3:32 — How Ohio State can expand Bay's role as the season goes
4:47 — What Bay still needs to prove
5:14 — No. 2: Riley Pettijohn
6:33 — Why Pettijohn appears to be gaining ground at linebacker
7:22 — What Christian Alliegro's comments may reveal about the rotation
8:11 — No. 3: Josh Padilla
9:25 — Why Padilla could become crucial depth on the offensive line
10:03 — Could Ohio State use Padilla as a sixth offensive lineman?
10:53 — No. 4: Brock Boyd
11:57 — Why the buzz around Boyd cooled despite a strong camp
12:46 — Other receivers who could emerge: Philip Bell and Des Jones
13:40 — Kyle Parker remains an interesting name to watch
14:08 — No. 5: Jermaine Mathews Jr.
14:45 — Why Mathews may be underrated entering the season
15:31 — The Davison Igbinosun comparison
16:39 — Why fans sometimes remember the negatives more than the full season
17:38 — Who else could we be talking about more by October?
18:08 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com
Which Buckeye do you think will become a much bigger storyline by October? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, fall camp intel, X's and O's discussion and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

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