Episodes

  • Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Notre Dame's Win Over Georgia In The College Football Playoff

    Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Notre Dame's Win Over Georgia In The College Football Playoff
    Jan 15 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down their takeaways from rewatching Notre Dame's playoff victory over Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. They discuss key points like Notre Dame's strategies, their defensive prowess, and special teams' aggressiveness. The hosts also explore how these factors will impact Ohio State's upcoming national championship game against the Irish. 00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 00:12 Notre Dame vs. Georgia: A Game of Confusion 01:40 Notre Dame's Unimpressive Offensive Stats 03:44 Georgia's Missed Opportunities 07:33 Notre Dame's Defensive Standouts 16:46 Young and Undersized: Notre Dame's Defense 19:37 Georgia's Struggles and Notre Dame's Methodical Offense 21:26 Strategizing the Next Play 21:50 Riley Leonard: The Dual Threat 22:45 Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges34:07 Special Teams: The Game Changer35:50 Keys to Victory for Notre Dame 43:27 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
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    45 mins
  • Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Notre Dame's CFP Win Over Indiana

    Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Notre Dame's CFP Win Over Indiana
    Jan 14 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what they learned from rewatching Notre Dame's playoff win over Indiana from last month. They discuss key moments, player performances, and how these insights apply to Ohio State's preparation for the upcoming national championship game against the Irish. Topics include Notre Dame's rushing attack, defensive strengths and weaknesses, special teams play, and how Ohio State can exploit mismatches.

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
    00:13 Revisiting Notre Dame's Playoff Game
    00:47 Big Ten's Performance in the Playoffs
    03:11 Notre Dame's Rushing Analysis
    04:16 Jeremiyah Love's Impact
    06:39 Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges
    10:08 Riley Leonard's Passing Game
    17:32 Notre Dame's Path to Victory
    19:57 Concerns for Notre Dame's Defense
    21:46 Notre Dame's Young Secondary Faces Challenges
    22:39 Comparing Notre Dame's Defense to Previous Opponents
    25:14 Key Players and Their Performances
    34:26 Special Teams and Miscellaneous Observations
    40:53 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts
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    42 mins
  • Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Ohio State's 28-14 Cotton Bowl Win Over Texas

    Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Ohio State's 28-14 Cotton Bowl Win Over Texas
    Jan 13 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what they learned from rewatching Ohio State's 28-14 win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl. They discuss key plays and performances, including standout moments from Jordan Hancock, TreVeyon Henderson, and the Ohio State defensive line. The hosts also talk about coaching decisions, officiating, and look forward to Ohio State's upcoming game against Notre Dame. Tune in for a detailed analysis and much more!

    00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
    00:27 Rewatching The Cotton Bowl
    01:58 Jordan Hancock's Stellar Performance
    06:57 Quinshon Judkins: The Unsung Hero
    12:50 Ohio State's Dominant Defensive Line
    19:24 Will Howard's Composure Under Pressure
    22:16 Breaking Down the Screenplay
    22:39 TreVeyon Henderson's Speed and Impact
    23:42 Ohio State Tight Ends: Unsung Heroes
    26:19 TreVeyon Henderson's Personal Foul Incident
    29:06 Questionable Play Calls and Officiating
    38:00 Key Defensive Plays and Reactions
    41:00 Looking Ahead to Notre Dame
    42:15 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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    43 mins
  • Instant Reaction From Ohio State's 28-14 Win Over Texas In The Cotton Bowl

    Instant Reaction From Ohio State's 28-14 Win Over Texas In The Cotton Bowl
    Jan 11 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions from Ohio State's 28-14 win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes have advanced to the national title game, but first Tom and Tony give their thoughts on the win over Texas and answer a slew of questions from the live stream viewers along the way.
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Cotton Bowl Pregame LIVE: Ohio State vs Texas Preview & Bold Predictions

    Cotton Bowl Pregame LIVE: Ohio State vs Texas Preview & Bold Predictions
    Jan 10 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions and interact with live stream viewers as they discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns. The hosts dive into key matchups, make bold predictions for the Cotton Bowl, and provide insights into Ohio State's game strategy. Tune in to catch their score predictions and much more!

    00:00 Introduction and Pre-Game Chatter
    00:54 Listener Questions and Bold Predictions
    02:30 Ohio State vs Texas: Key Matchups
    04:42 Offensive Line and Game Strategy
    13:02 Special Teams and Defensive Insights
    36:32 NIL Opportunities and Player Transfers
    37:23 Ohio State's Transfer Success
    38:18 Quarterback Challenges and Comparisons
    38:48 Ohio State's Calm Amidst Transfer Chaos
    40:53 Super Chat and Viewer Questions
    41:13 Ohio State vs. Texas: Game Analysis
    42:17 Playoff Realities and Team Strengths
    43:35 Turnover Battle and Special Teams
    45:18 Penn State's Quarterback Struggles
    49:42 Ohio State's Focus and Motivation
    53:24 Bold Predictions and Viewer Engagement
    01:12:02 Carnell Tate's Surprising Playoff Performance
    01:13:10 Ohio State Defensive Line Predictions
    01:15:02 Bold Predictions for Key Players
    01:17:14 Ohio State's Defensive Strategy
    01:20:32 Final Bold Predictions and Wrap-Up
    01:24:27 Viewer Questions and Analysis
    01:36:52 Score Predictions and Closing Remarks
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Bonus: Ross Fulton Analysis LIVE - Ohio State vs. Texas Schematic Preview

    Bonus: Ross Fulton Analysis LIVE - Ohio State vs. Texas Schematic Preview
    Jan 10 2025
    The College Football Playoff Semifinal in the 2025 Cotton Bowl game matches up two of the brightest offensive minds in the sport, Ohio State's Ryan Day and Texas' Steve Sarkisian.

    How will Sarkisian's offense match up with Jim Knowles' Ohio State defense? And how will Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski slow down the Buckeye offense headed up by offensive coordinator Chip Kelly?

    On this special LIVE episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Ross Fulton, the Xs and Os guru from BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to answer those questions and preview the Cotton Bowl showdown between the Buckeyes and Longhorns.
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    41 mins
  • 2025 Cotton Bowl LIVE: Countdown To Kickoff

    2025 Cotton Bowl LIVE: Countdown To Kickoff
    Jan 10 2025
    In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview Friday's Cotton Bowl and discuss some potential areas of weakness for the Texas Longhorns. They are live from AT&T Stadium, so they also answer questions from the live viewers.
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    34 mins
  • Which Defensive Line Will Dominate The Cotton Bowl?

    Which Defensive Line Will Dominate The Cotton Bowl?
    Jan 9 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive deep into Ohio State's upcoming College Football Playoff matchup against the Texas Longhorns. They answer listener questions and discuss topics ranging from the best places to get a smash burger to whether Ohio State will ever add a roof to the Horseshoe. They break down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, key players to watch, and the potential impact of Texas' freshman standout Colin Simmons. With insights on Ohio State's recent performance and the challenges posed by Texas, this episode provides a comprehensive preview ahead of the big game. Don't miss it!

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
    01:40 Debate: Should Ohio State Build a Roof Over the Horseshoe?
    04:33 Ohio State's Future and Financial Constraints
    09:14 Texas Offensive Line Analysis
    12:40 Ohio State vs. Texas: Defensive Strategies
    22:14 Key Players to Watch for Ohio State
    31:21 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement
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    32 mins