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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.
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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.
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7 SEP 2026 · Texas QB Arch Manning opened the year with a 20-for-27 performance for 305 yards, 4 TDs and 1 INT in a 59-7 win over Texas State. So is that a sign that he and a revamped Longhorns offense are ready for this weekend's top-5 showdown with the Ohio State Buckeyes?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about that and much more, including their talented wide receiver duo of Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, the return of LT Trevor Goosby from a knee injury, and more.
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7 SEP 2026 · Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin's first two passes of the 2026 were incomplete, but business picked up quickly for the third-year standout from there. He went 21-for-23 for 320 yards and three touchdowns for the rest of his shortened day on the field, in a 56-3 Ohio State win over Ball State.
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Sayin with some of his postgame thoughts on Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCuin, Legend Bey, his relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and the challenge ahead when the Buckeyes travel to Texas.
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6 SEP 2026 · There were some inconsistent moments for the Ohio State offense during its' 56-3 win over Ball State, as the Buckeyes were not able to run the ball for most of the first half, but the OSU defense locked down the Cardinals all day long.
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear about that directly from Ohio State head coach, as well as second-year linebacker TJ Alford, who had a great season debut, including an interception.
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6 SEP 2026 · Ohio State fans have been hearing about freshman phenom Legend Bey since February, but they hadn't seen him in action until Saturday's season-opening win over Ball State.
Bey made a couple of bad choices on special teams, running kickoffs out of the end zone, but also made some big plays on offense, including a jaw-dropping catch-and-run 25-yard touchdown.
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day with his thoughts on Bey's performance, Jeremiah Smith's dazzling season debut, and a peek ahead to next weekend's massive showdown with the Texas Longhorns.
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6 SEP 2026 · In this instant reaction live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go live following Michigan's last-second(?) win on a Hail Mary over Western Michigan. They discuss what they saw, the lack of development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the underutilization of key skill players, a UM defense that got pushed around, and more. They also answer questions from an irate group of viewers.
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6 SEP 2026 · The Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business in a 56-3 season-opening win over Ball State. After the game, Juck Miletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com shared some of his instant reactions to the game in this episode of Juck's Quick Hits.
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6 SEP 2026 · Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State that did not require a Hail Mary at any point.
BuckeyeInsider.com's Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions following the Buckeyes' win, talking about some standout performances, a concerning offensive line, a new tempo of offense, a deep defense, and much more.
You can find even more at BuckeyeInsiders.com.
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5 SEP 2026 · The transfer portal has completely changed college football, but transfers have been impacting Ohio State football for much longer than you might think.
On this episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti look at the past, present, and future of Ohio State transfers.
Tony unveils his ranking of the 10 most impactful transfers in Buckeye history, including Justin Fields, Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Quinshon Judkins, Davison Igbinosun, Julian Sayin and more. But who deserves the No. 1 spot? Is it Downs, or should the quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship get the nod?
Then Tony and Juck turn their attention to Ohio State's newest group of transfers. Could James Smith become a star on the defensive line? Is Devin McEwen capable of becoming one of the Buckeyes' next great receivers? What should we expect from Earl Little, Christian Alliegro, Beau Atkinson and the rest of the newcomers?
Finally, they look ahead to the next transfer cycle. If Julian Sayin heads to the NFL, will Ohio State have to find another starting quarterback in the portal? And with major decisions looming along the offensive line, could the Buckeyes once again be shopping for veteran help up front?
00:00 — Welcome to Time and Change
01:02 — Tony's Top 10 most impactful Ohio State transfers
02:34 — Josh Simmons, Seth McLaughlin and Jonah Jackson
03:34 — Where does Julian Sayin belong?
04:39 — Tony reveals his Top 5
05:44 — Caleb Downs vs. Will Howard for No. 1
07:57 — Why Will Howard has an argument for the top spot
09:52 — Where does Justin Fields rank?
10:14 — Fields and the history of Ohio State transfers
12:15 — What would Sayin need to do to reach No. 1?
14:35 — Which 2026 transfers could eventually crack the Top 10?
15:15 — Why James Smith could become a star
17:49 — Does Ohio State need a star at defensive tackle?
20:28 — Earl Little's changing role in the Buckeye defense
22:48 — Is Devin McEwen a potential first-round talent?
26:01 — Qua Russaw's specialized role as a pass rusher
28:11 — What should Ohio State expect from Christian Alliegro?
29:32 — Could Devin McCuin become OSU's best transfer WR ever?
30:18 — Don't forget about Beau Atkinson
33:27 — Looking ahead: Will Ohio State need a transfer QB in 2027?
36:00 — The timing problem with Sayin's NFL decision
37:44 — Ryan Day's complicated history recruiting quarterbacks
39:05 — How the Tavien St. Clair conversation has changed
40:42 — Why OSU may need a proven starting quarterback
42:47 — The changing reality of quarterback development
44:00 — Could Ohio State need transfer offensive linemen next year?
45:33 — Would three new starters on the interior be too much?
47:07 — Final thoughts and the all-time transfer debate
Who is the most impactful transfer in Ohio State history? Caleb Downs? Will Howard? Justin Fields? Someone else entirely? Drop your Top 5 in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, recruiting discussion, analysis, and insider conversation, check out BuckeyeInsiders.com.
The Time and Change Will Surely Show
Hosted by Tony Gerdeman and Juck Miletti
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5 SEP 2026 · Ohio State is finally back on the field, and while the Buckeyes are expected to handle Ball State comfortably, there will still be plenty worth watching in the season opener.
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what they’ll be looking for when Ohio State takes the field against Ball State — not just on the scoreboard, but in the details that could tell us something about the Buckeyes before next week’s trip to Texas.
On offense, the guys discuss what a successful debut should look like for Julian Sayin, whether the offensive line operates cleanly, how explosive Bo Jackson looks at the second level, and whether Ohio State can take advantage of whatever Ball State gives them without communication issues or missed assignments.
Defensively, the focus turns to rotations and personnel: which defensive tackles play together, how deep Ohio State goes at defensive end and linebacker, where Riley Pettijohn and T.J. Alford line up, and whether the Buckeyes tackle and get off blocks the way they should.
There’s also plenty of special-teams discussion, including whether Connor Hawkins might get an early chance at a long field goal, plus Tony and Tom reveal that they somehow arrived independently at the exact same score prediction.
0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
1:02 — What does a successful game look like for Ohio State?
2:06 — Clean offense and a clean injury report
3:15 — What Tony wants to see from the Buckeye offense
4:05 — Bo Jackson, Julian Sayin and offensive efficiency
5:08 — What would actually be concerning against Ball State?
6:01 — Why Ohio State should be able to take whatever Ball State gives them
7:23 — What we’ll be watching on defense
8:02 — Defensive line and linebacker rotations
8:34 — Riley Pettijohn, T.J. Alford and Christian Alliegro
9:11 — Tackling, block destruction and defensive fundamentals
10:40 — Could Connor Hawkins attempt a 54-yard field goal?
11:43 — Why Ohio State may use this game to work on specific things
13:34 — Getting the kicking game ready before Texas
14:41 — Tony’s score prediction: Ohio State 52, Ball State 3
15:14 — Tom somehow predicts the exact same score
15:45 — How long will the starters play?
16:16 — How many backups and young players could get meaningful reps?
17:00 — What the second-team offense can show us
What are you most interested in watching against Ball State? Is it the offensive line, the young linebackers, the freshmen, the kicking game, or something else? Let us know in the comments.
For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, game previews and postgame coverage, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.
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4 SEP 2026 · The Ohio State offensive line returns four starters in 2026, including three players on the interior who played crucial roles in the Buckeyes' run to the 2024 national championship. So what do Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, and Austin Siereveld bring to this year's offensive line?
In this special bonus episode, you'll hear directly from Montgomery about his view of the veteran core of the offensive line, why this year's offense should be fun to play in, what he's expecting from freshman RB phenom Legend Bey, and much more.
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.
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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.
show less
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| Organization | Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network |
| Categories | Football |
| Website | www.buckeyeweekly.com |
| tonygerdeman@gmail.com |
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