The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

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Dec 5, 2025 • 25min

How Indiana Beats Ohio State

How Indiana Can Upset Ohio State: Buckeye Weekly Podcast PreviewIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into the upcoming Big Ten Championship game between Ohio State and Indiana. They break down how Indiana can potentially upset Ohio State, emphasizing keys to victory such as Indiana's strong mentality, quarterback Fernando Mendoza's resilience, the critical role of Indiana's defense, especially in the third down and red zone situations, and the significant emotional and home crowd advantage for Indiana. They also discuss Ohio State's red zone performance and the importance for the Buckeyes to avoid settling for field goals. Gerdeman and Orr examine Indiana’s aggressive strategy, particularly in employing fourth-down plays, and highlight the potential psychological and motivational factors at play. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of what could be a historic game for Indiana and the challenges that Ohio State will face.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 Setting the Stage: Indiana vs. Ohio State00:44 Indiana's Key to Victory: Fernando Mendoza02:12 Indiana's Resilience in the Fourth Quarter04:19 Indiana's Defensive Strengths06:10 The Importance of Third Downs07:24 Aggressive Play Calling and Halftime Strategies12:17 Red Zone Defense: A Deciding Factor19:23 The Emotional and Historical Stakes23:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Dec 5, 2025 • 22min

Five Hoosiers Who Should Concern The Buckeyes

Key Indiana Players to Watch in Big Ten Championship | Buckeye Weekly PodcastIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the upcoming Big Ten Championship Game between Ohio State and Indiana. They focus on key Hoosier players that should concern the Buckeyes, including quarterback Fernando Mendoza, wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, defensive lineman Stephen Daley, and more. The hosts provide an in-depth analysis of players' strengths and how they could impact the game. They also touch on Indiana's overall team dynamics and strategies that Ohio State must consider to secure a victory.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 Key Indiana Players to Watch00:18 Fernando Mendoza: Indiana's Star Quarterback06:57 Elijah Sarratt: The Wide Receiver Threat10:22 Indiana's Defensive Standouts19:57 Special Teams and Final Thoughts21:19 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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Dec 5, 2025 • 24min

How Ohio State Beats Indiana

The hosts analyze Ohio State's strategies to overpower Indiana in the championship match. Key topics include exploiting Indiana's offensive line weaknesses and leveraging Ohio State's dynamic passing game. They discuss how pressure can force Indiana's quarterback into mistakes. The importance of run defense and tackling against Indiana's inconsistent ground game is emphasized. Finally, the impact of special teams and avoiding costly errors is crucial for Ohio State's potential victory.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 38min

14 Bold Predictions For The Big Ten Championship Game

In a thrilling discussion, the hosts lay down audacious predictions for the upcoming Big Ten Championship game. They explore who will shine, with bold forecasts on players like Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate racking up impressive receiving yards. The possibility of a game-changing onside kick is debated, alongside expectations of a rushing touchdown over 34 yards. Fun wagers emerge, including Caleb Downs' interception and Julian Sain's scoring prowess. Tune in for a lively mix of analysis and rivalry excitement!
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Dec 4, 2025 • 24min

Ten Things We Learned From Indiana's 31-7 Win Over Wisconsin

Tony and Tom analyze Indiana's decisive 31-7 victory over Wisconsin, uncovering critical insights for the upcoming Big Ten Championship. They examine Indiana's running game struggles and the implications for facing Ohio State's tough defense. Mendoza's passing game is scrutinized, highlighting his performance under pressure. The hosts also discuss key matchups between Indiana's wide receivers and Ohio State's secondary, predicting that these will be pivotal. Additionally, they assess special teams' roles and potential impacts on field position.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 17min

Can The Buckeyes Get Locked In For Indiana?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they heard from Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson, and Jaylen McClain following interviews Wednesday night. Daniels talked about dominating Michigan. Sayin was asked about the Heisman. McClain discussed his role as the last line of defense. McDonald shared his appreciation for where he's at, and much more.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 34min

BREAKING: Brian Hartline Leaving Ohio State For USF

In this breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Brian Hartline leaving for USF. What will the Buckeyes do without him, when will he be leaving, what happens to the recruits and current players? The fellas talk about all of this and much more.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 27min

Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Indiana's 30-20 Win Over Oregon

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Analyzing Indiana's Path to the Big Ten ChampionshipIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into Indiana's 30-20 victory over Oregon from October. They discuss the key moments and players that made a difference in the game and what it could mean for Indiana as they face Ohio State in the upcoming Big Ten Championship game. Key topics include the standout performances of Indiana's linebackers, the aggressive strategy of coach Curt Cignetti, and how Indiana's defense compares to Ohio State's. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and predictions on this highly anticipated matchup!00:00 Introduction and Game Overview01:17 Indiana's Defense Shines02:30 Linebacker Spotlight: Isaiah Jones05:16 Indiana's Defensive Line and Secondary14:13 Ohio State's Offensive Challenges23:02 Special Teams and Final Thoughts
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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 11min

Latest CFP Rankings Reveal, Livestream Chat, Coaching Carousel Speculation

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss the latest rankings reveal, discuss coaching carousel possibilities, the SEC getting booted from the playoffs for a Group of 6 team, and much more. The hosts also take a bunch of questions from the live stream viewers.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 2min

BONUS: Buckeye Huddle Primetime - Taking Michigan To Task

This is Monday night's episode of Buckeye Huddle Primetime hosted by Juck Miletti. Juck recaps the win over Michigan, basks in the victory, but also takes Michigan to task for their many shenanigans before, during, and after the game. You can subscribe to this show and have it downloaded after every episode Monday and Wednesday evening by searching "Buckeye Huddle Primetime." You can also watch the show live every Monday and Wednesday night at 8:00 pm at YouTube.com/BuckeyeHuddle

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