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BONUS: Scheme Roundtable - 4 Questions About The Ohio State Offense Sep 24, 2026

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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 likely is it that they will be able to get that fixed during the season?

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14 Bold Predictions for Ohio State vs. Illinois Sep 24, 2026

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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.

BONUS: How Jason Moore Become One Of The Pleasant Surprises On Ohio State's Defense Sep 24, 2026

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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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Three Names Ryan Day Wants to Build the Defense Around Sep 23, 2026

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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.

BONUS: How Ryan Day Helped Ohio State Women's Basketball Recruiting Sep 23, 2026

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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 Mobley
The challenge of replacing the departed Chance Gray, and how they went about doing it
Why McGuff decided to go with such a challenging non-conference schedule this season

Why Weren't the Buckeye Running Backs More Explosive? Sep 23, 2026

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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.

BONUS: 3 Things We Learned About Ohio State Men's Basketball This Week Sep 23, 2026

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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 knee injury, and the impact he could have in the paint.
The arrival of Argentinian national team member Lee Aaliya this summer, and what to expect from him this season.

If you enjoy this episode, make sure you check out BuckeyeInsiders.com for even more on the Ohio State men's and women's basketball teams.

10 Things We Learned From Rewatching Ohio State's 59-3 Win Over Kent State Sep 22, 2026

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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.

BONUS: Is Illinois Playing 'Moneyball' Against The High-Rolling Buckeyes? Sep 22, 2026

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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.

Should Ryan Day Have Chosen Lincoln Kienholz? Sep 22, 2026

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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.

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