The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Can Penn State Push The Buckeyes?
Oct 28, 2025
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Buckeye Weekly: Breaking Down Penn State's Loss to Iowa and Previewing the Ohio State Matchup
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr provide an in-depth analysis of Penn State's recent 25-24 loss at Iowa. They discuss the struggles of Penn State's offense without starting quarterback Drew Aller, highlight key weaknesses in Penn State's defense, and offer insights on what Ohio State can expect in their upcoming game against Penn State. Tune in to hear how Penn State's pitfalls could influence the big matchup this weekend and what strategies both teams might employ to secure a victory.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
00:14 The Pain of Rewatching Penn State vs. Iowa
01:51 Penn State's Struggling Offense
06:06 Kaytron Allen: The Lone Bright Spot
09:53 Penn State's Quarterback Woes
17:41 Comparing Penn State to Iowa
20:19 National Championship Contender
20:23 Quarterback Performance Analysis
21:17 Preparation and Strategy
22:40 Defensive Tactics and Challenges
25:41 Running Game Insights
28:41 Aggressive Play and Risks
34:32 Special Teams and Coaching Decisions
39:43 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr provide an in-depth analysis of Penn State's recent 25-24 loss at Iowa. They discuss the struggles of Penn State's offense without starting quarterback Drew Aller, highlight key weaknesses in Penn State's defense, and offer insights on what Ohio State can expect in their upcoming game against Penn State. Tune in to hear how Penn State's pitfalls could influence the big matchup this weekend and what strategies both teams might employ to secure a victory.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
00:14 The Pain of Rewatching Penn State vs. Iowa
01:51 Penn State's Struggling Offense
06:06 Kaytron Allen: The Lone Bright Spot
09:53 Penn State's Quarterback Woes
17:41 Comparing Penn State to Iowa
20:19 National Championship Contender
20:23 Quarterback Performance Analysis
21:17 Preparation and Strategy
22:40 Defensive Tactics and Challenges
25:41 Running Game Insights
28:41 Aggressive Play and Risks
34:32 Special Teams and Coaching Decisions
39:43 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up