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The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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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.Copyright Buckeye Insiders Network Football (American)
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  • Why Ohio State Is Waiting On Congress

    Why Ohio State Is Waiting On Congress
    Jun 27 2026
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's stance regarding the Protect College Sports Act. Why is Congress needed in all of this? Why is there so much frustration among coaches? When might there be answers? The fellas discuss all of this and more.
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    18 mins
  • BONUS: Time and Change - Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting

    BONUS: Time and Change - Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting
    Jun 27 2026
    Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football.

    0:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered
    0:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies
    1:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era
    2:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good
    4:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories
    5:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments
    6:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank
    8:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses
    9:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings
    10:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith
    12:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"
    14:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans
    16:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era
    17:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses
    18:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster
    20:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s
    21:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses
    22:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever
    25:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?
    27:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma
    30:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?
    34:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?
    35:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics
    38:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting
    40:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone
    42:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting
    45:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments
    47:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications
    49:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?
    51:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy
    53:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well
    55:49 – Is player development more important than ever?
    56:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means
    57:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage
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    59 mins
  • BREAKING: Elite OL Caden Moss Commits to Ohio State

    BREAKING: Elite OL Caden Moss Commits to Ohio State
    Jun 27 2026
    In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman is joined by Juck Milletti as the two discuss the commitment of Mississippi offensive lineman Caden Moss. Moss is a high four-star prospect that the Buckeyes were able to pull out of the deep south. What kind of player is he? Where does he fit in? What does this commitment mean for Tyler Bowen? The fellas discuss all of this and more.
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    12 mins
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