

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Buckeye Huddle Podcast Network
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State football, Ohio State football recruiting, and share insights and analysis from inside the Buckeye beat.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 11min
Ohio State Transfer Portal: Pitt DT Francis Brewu Visiting
The Buckeyes are hosting one of the top defensive tackles in the transfer portal.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take a closer look at Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu, who will be taking a visit to Ohio State this weekend. What kind of player is he and what kind of fit would he be in the Ohio State defense?

Jan 8, 2026 • 15min
Ohio State Transfer Portal: Targeting A Pair Of Bama Defenders
The Buckeyes are looking at a pair of Alabama defenders.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr touch on the commitment of Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro, whom they had just done a previous show on. They then get into the discussion of possible visits by Alabama defensive lineman James Smith and linebacker Qua Russaw, and how both players fit -- or don't -- in the Ohio State defense.

Jan 8, 2026 • 11min
Ohio State Transfer Portal: Can Christian Alliegro Fill A Gap For The Buckeyes?
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at another transfer portal possibility in the form of Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro. The two sides have been in contact. What kind of fit would he be in the Ohio State offense and what would it mean for the other linebackers in the room? All of this is discussed and more.

Jan 8, 2026 • 10min
BOOM! Buckeyes Land Speedy WR Via Transfer Portal
Ohio State has landed UTSA transfer WR Devin McCuin.In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss this commitment and what it means for Ohio State and what McCuin can bring to the Buckeye offense.

Jan 7, 2026 • 9min
Carnell Tate Turning Pro, Now What?
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate has announced that he will be foregoing his senior year and entering the 2026 NFL Draft.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Carnell Tate's rise at Ohio State, where he'll stand among the OSU WR greats, what the NFL will be getting, and more.

Jan 7, 2026 • 10min
BREAKING: Caleb Downs Headed For 2026 NFL Draft
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking -- but expected -- news that Caleb Downs is headed to the NFL. They discuss his time at Ohio State and what he'll do moving forward.

Jan 7, 2026 • 11min
Ohio State Transfer Portal: Should Damon Wilson Be A Target For The Buckeyes?
Should the Buckeyes target defensive end Damon Wilson?After years of pursuit in high school, could the Buckeyes again try to land talented defensive end Damon Wilson? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the idea and what it would take to get involved in such a recruitment again.

Jan 7, 2026 • 11min
Ohio State Transfer Portal: Two More Offensive Linemen Leave
Two more Buckeyes are out the door.In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the impact of a pair of departures on the offensive line in Justin Terry and Devontae Armstrong and the impact it could have on the Buckeyes next season.

Jan 7, 2026 • 14min
BREAKING: Former 5-Star WR Quincy Porter To The Portal
In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the news that freshman wide receiver Quincy Porter is entering the transfer portal. Does that mean he is absolutely gone? The fellas discuss that scenario and what his departure could mean and why it might have happened.

Jan 6, 2026 • 15min
Is Pitt LB Rasheem Biles An Ideal Fit For Ohio State?
Is Pittsburgh sophomore linebacker Rasheem Biles an ideal fit for the Buckeyes?In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the versatile linebacker and the potential that Ohio State could bring him back home to Central Ohio.


