The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Did USC Just Give Ohio State The Plans To Beat Michigan?
Oct 13, 2025
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Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Analyzing Michigan's 31-13 Defeat at USC
Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into Michigan's recent 31-13 loss on the road against USC. They discuss the Wolverines' struggles both offensively and defensively, including their issues with turnovers, poor pass protection, and a lackluster defensive performance. The duo also evaluates the potential impact of these struggles on Michigan's upcoming Big Ten fixtures and their end-of-season showdown with Ohio State. Tune in to hear their analysis on what went wrong for Michigan, the concerning areas, and what Ohio State can take away from this game heading into the rest of the season.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:12 Michigan's Performance Against USC
01:56 USC's Offensive Strategy
03:42 Michigan's Defensive Struggles
07:31 Andrew Marsh's Breakout Performance
11:47 Bryce Underwood's Development
15:22 Michigan's Running Game Without Justice Haynes
18:00 Ohio State vs. Michigan: Future Implications
26:23 Sharon Moore's Coaching and Fan Reactions
31:46 Conclusion and Sign-Off
Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into Michigan's recent 31-13 loss on the road against USC. They discuss the Wolverines' struggles both offensively and defensively, including their issues with turnovers, poor pass protection, and a lackluster defensive performance. The duo also evaluates the potential impact of these struggles on Michigan's upcoming Big Ten fixtures and their end-of-season showdown with Ohio State. Tune in to hear their analysis on what went wrong for Michigan, the concerning areas, and what Ohio State can take away from this game heading into the rest of the season.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:12 Michigan's Performance Against USC
01:56 USC's Offensive Strategy
03:42 Michigan's Defensive Struggles
07:31 Andrew Marsh's Breakout Performance
11:47 Bryce Underwood's Development
15:22 Michigan's Running Game Without Justice Haynes
18:00 Ohio State vs. Michigan: Future Implications
26:23 Sharon Moore's Coaching and Fan Reactions
31:46 Conclusion and Sign-Off