The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Ohio State's 34-16 Win Over Illinois
Oct 14, 2025
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Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Insights from Ohio State vs. Illinois Game Rewatch
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive deep into Ohio State's 34-16 victory over Illinois. They discuss key takeaways from rewatching the game, including player performances, officiating controversies, and defensive discipline. The conversation covers everything from trick plays to the challenges of running the ball effectively. Tune in to hear their comprehensive analysis and what these insights mean for Ohio State moving forward.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Opening
00:27 Rewatching the Ohio State vs. Illinois Game
00:58 Player Highlights and Key Moments
02:15 Officiating and Penalty Discussions
04:34 Defensive Strategies and Performances
06:19 Offensive Analysis and Play Design
08:29 Red Zone Defense and Trick Plays
12:15 Running Game Concerns and Improvements
13:48 Long-Term Season Outlook
23:06 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive deep into Ohio State's 34-16 victory over Illinois. They discuss key takeaways from rewatching the game, including player performances, officiating controversies, and defensive discipline. The conversation covers everything from trick plays to the challenges of running the ball effectively. Tune in to hear their comprehensive analysis and what these insights mean for Ohio State moving forward.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Opening
00:27 Rewatching the Ohio State vs. Illinois Game
00:58 Player Highlights and Key Moments
02:15 Officiating and Penalty Discussions
04:34 Defensive Strategies and Performances
06:19 Offensive Analysis and Play Design
08:29 Red Zone Defense and Trick Plays
12:15 Running Game Concerns and Improvements
13:48 Long-Term Season Outlook
23:06 Final Thoughts and Conclusion