Episodes

  • BONUS: Ryan Day Says The Big Ten Deserves HOW MANY Automatic Bids To The CFP?

    BONUS: Ryan Day Says The Big Ten Deserves HOW MANY Automatic Bids To The CFP?
    Jun 4 2025
    Here is a bonus episode for you. Tony Gerdeman of Buckeye Weekly and Kevin Noon of Big Me Kickoff step in for Tom Orr on Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning and have a discussion about Ryan Day, the Big Ten, and the CFP.

    Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has come out in favor of the Big Ten receiving a set number of automatic bids for the College Football Playoff. In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss Day's comments and the positives and negatives of auto bids. Tony then tries to convince Kevin that auto bids are the best path forward for college football. Will Kevin eventually agree, or will he stand firm in his beliefs that auto bids are the coward's way out?
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    42 mins
  • Texas and Ohio State Set For Big Noon, Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Schedule Kick Times

    Texas and Ohio State Set For Big Noon, Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Schedule Kick Times
    May 29 2025
    Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Kickoff Times & Texas Game
    Announcement

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon break down the latest news about Ohio State's kickoff times for the 2025 season. They reveal that Ohio State vs. Texas will be a 12:00 PM kickoff on Fox and dive deep into predicting the kickoff times for the rest of the Buckeyes' games this year. They discuss the implications, fan preferences, and the overall impact of these kick times. Tune in for a comprehensive look ahead at Ohio State's 2025 football schedule.

    00:00 Introduction and Greetings
    00:29 Game Schedule Announcements
    01:21 Fox's Dominance in Scheduling
    03:30 Predicting Ohio State's Kickoff Times
    05:11 Supporting Buckeye Huddle
    07:02 More Game Time Predictions
    09:44 Analyzing Key Matchups
    13:35 Big Noon and Other Networks
    16:54 Final Thoughts on Scheduling
    30:07 Prayer Energy and Game Timing
    31:52 Kickoff Times for Ohio State Buckeyes
    35:18 NCAA and College Sports Commission
    41:00 Importance of the Texas Game
    46:17 Night Games and Fan Experience
    57:57 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Interaction
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    59 mins
  • Michigan Monday: Is The Hammer About To Drop On The Wolverines?

    Michigan Monday: Is The Hammer About To Drop On The Wolverines?
    May 26 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tony's Michigan Monday piece where he employed various AI language models to predict potential NCAA penalties for Michigan amidst the ongoing investigation into Connor Stallions' sign-stealing accusations. They analyze the AI's projections, discuss the ambiguity around the term 'hammer' in terms of penalties, and reflect on historical NCAA sanctions, particularly comparing to Ohio State's incidents in 2010 and 2011. Tune in to hear their insights and opinions on the possible outcomes for Michigan!

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:11 Memorial Day Special: Ohio State Sports Writers
    00:45 Tony's AI Experiment on Michigan Penalties
    02:19 Discussion on Potential Penalties
    08:08 Comparing Scandals: Michigan vs. Houston Astros
    12:19 Reflections on Past Scandals
    31:12 Final Thoughts and Conclusions
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    32 mins
  • Drafting Ten Buckeyes Who Will Earn First-Team All-Big Ten Honors In 2025

    Drafting Ten Buckeyes Who Will Earn First-Team All-Big Ten Honors In 2025
    May 22 2025
    Join Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast as they hold an exciting draft to select the Ohio State Buckeyes who are most likely to be named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2025. The duo discusses potential standout players, their attributes, and their chances of making the prestigious list. Dive into insights about players like Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, James Peoples, and more, and understand the various factors that influence all-conference selections. Don't miss this engaging and predictive discussion about the future stars of Ohio State football.

    00:00 Introduction and Off-Season Catch-Up
    00:37 College Football Magazines and Drafting All-Big Ten Buckeyes
    01:53 First Round Picks: Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs
    06:06 Second Round Picks
    10:58 Third Round Picks
    20:22 Fourth Round Picks
    25:07 Final Round Picks
    32:56 Conclusion and Friendly Competition
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    35 mins
  • How Will The New College Football CEO Impact The Michigan Cheating Investigation?

    How Will The New College Football CEO Impact The Michigan Cheating Investigation?
    May 21 2025
    New College Football CEO Could Change Michigan's Investigation Outcome | Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss how the introduction of a new college sports CEO could impact Michigan's cheating investigation and subsequent punishment. The conversation delves into the details of Pete Thamel's ESPN report on the proposed CEO for college sports, the potential changes in enforcement, the role of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) guidelines, and how the new structure may affect the Big Ten and Michigan specifically. Join Tony and Tom as they break down the implications of these developments and what it could mean for the future of college football.

    00:00 Introduction and Spontaneous Live Show
    00:47 Proposed CEO for College Sports
    01:35 House Settlement and Enforcement Changes
    05:38 Subpoena Power and Arbitration
    07:53 Impact on Michigan and Future Enforcement
    14:13 NIL Rules and State Laws
    25:38 Political Influence and Legislative Actions
    29:18 Debating the Noon Kickoff Time
    29:44 Fox's Scheduling Dilemma
    30:54 Potential Week One Matchups
    32:00 Big 10 and Fox Partnership
    34:08 Impact on Ohio State and Penn State
    37:20 The Bigger Picture: Conference Dynamics
    48:41 Concluding Thoughts and Recap
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    56 mins
  • Five Breakout Buckeyes On Defense For 2025

    Five Breakout Buckeyes On Defense For 2025
    May 15 2025
    Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Breakout Stars for Ohio State's Defense

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss five (or so) potential breakout players on the defense for Ohio State in the upcoming season. They analyze the importance of these players stepping up, including Eddrick Houston, Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson, and more. They delve into statistics, potential impacts, and expectations for each player and how their performances could shape the defense's success. Tune in for an in-depth look at who could be the key defensive contributors for the Buckeyes this season.

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
    01:06 Defensive Breakout Candidates: Look at the Tackles
    04:49 Defensive Line Depth and Concerns
    07:57 Kenyatta Jackson's Potential Impact
    10:57 Beau Atkinson's Role and Expectations
    14:30 Linebacker Spotlight
    17:21 Safety Duo
    20:37 Cornerback Focus: Jermaine Matthews
    28:38 Closing Remarks and Recruiting Updates
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    30 mins
  • Five Breakout Buckeyes On Offense For 2025

    Five Breakout Buckeyes On Offense For 2025
    May 14 2025
    Five Breakout Buckeyes on Offense for 2025 | Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their picks for the five breakout Buckeyes on offense for this year's Ohio State football team. They kick off the episode by reflecting on the rapid passage of time and the arrival of May. The discussion then delves into the potentially breakout performances of players like James Peoples, Julian Sayin, Max Klare, and more. With a focus on each player's expected contributions and potential impact, Tony and Tom provide a thorough analysis and set the stage for what fans can anticipate in the upcoming season.

    00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
    01:39 Breakout Buckeyes on Offense
    02:58 The Next Star Running Back?
    07:20 The Quarterback Battle
    12:16 A Tight End to Watch
    17:17 Slot Receiver Potential
    22:42 Offensive Line Standouts
    30:13 Conclusion and What's Next
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    31 mins
  • Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes To Watch In 2025

    Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes To Watch In 2025
    May 8 2025
    Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025 - Buckeye Weekly Podcast

    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their picks for the five most exciting Ohio State Buckeyes for the 2025 season. Tony and Tom list out their top picks, including wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, safety Caleb Downs, and more. They delve into each player's strengths, potential impact, and discuss what makes them standout stars to watch in the coming season.

    00:00 Introduction and New Format Announcement
    01:09 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: Jeremiah Smith
    02:13 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: Caleb Downs
    05:43 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: ?
    08:23 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: ??
    10:11 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: ???
    13:16 Top 5 Most Exciting Buckeyes for 2025: ????
    17:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
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    19 mins
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