The Buckeyes have signed 20 players so far in the 2024 recruiting class, but some position numbers are lower than others. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class and look at the overall numbers.

Did they fall short on the defensive line? Did they fall short anywhere else? The fellas also discuss the late signing of 5-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and Tony asks Tom to make some predictions about this freshman class.

You can find an AI-generated rundown below the video player.

Signing Day Recap Summary

Ohio State football recruiting and presidential trivia. 0:00
- Tom Orr reveals his favorite thing to do at bowl games: attend a different ballgame.
- Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss Millard Fillmore and Ohio State recruiting class 2024 on a podcast.
Ohio State football recruitment drama. 3:12
- Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the drama surrounding Ohio State football player Jeremiah Smith’s letter of intent, including a 13-hour live stream and a theatrical reaction from Ryan Day.
- Despite concerns from fans, the initial reaction from Day and subsequent updates indicate that everything is fine and Smith will be committing to Ohio State.
- Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the emotional rollercoaster of recruiting, particularly the signing of Eddrick Houston to Ohio State, and how it affected the team and fans.
- Ryan Day’s theatrical reaction to Houston’s commitment is highlighted, with Tom Orr noting the significance of the moment for the coaching staff.
Ohio State football recruitment and player evaluations. 8:57
- Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Ohio State football team’s recruiting efforts, particularly in the 2024 class, and how they’ve worked hard to secure commitments despite losing some targets.
- Tom Orr mentions that Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, Noah Rogers, and Bryson Rodgers are some of the 2023 commits who have impressed the coaching staff and could potentially be factors in the 2024 class.
- Orr believes that the wide receiver room, including Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, and Jeremiah Smith, is talented enough to handle losing a top 100 commit like Jeremiah McClellan without significant impact on the team’s success.
Ohio State football recruiting and roster depth. 13:52
- Ryan Day discusses Ohio State’s recruiting class, including the number of defensive linemen they aim to sign.
- Ohio State’s defense faces uncertainty with JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer’s potential returns.
College football recruitment and player retention. 17:31
- Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the pressure on Ohio State’s coaching staff to bring in talented defensive linemen to replace those who will be graduating or entering the NFL.
- They also mention the possibility of keeping JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Kenyatta Jackson, and Caden Curry, which could impact the timeline of when they could potentially lose these players.
- Ohio State football coach Ryan Day discusses team’s recruitment and roster numbers.
- Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the transfer portal for quarterbacks in college football, including available players and recent signings.
Ohio State football freshman predictions. 23:32
- Tom Orr predicts Aaron Scott will be the first true freshman to start for Ohio State in 2024, citing the team’s depth at the position and recent history of true freshmen starting at corner.
- Tony Gerdeman disagrees, citing the abundance of experienced corners on the roster and the likelihood that a freshman will not start at the position this year.
College football team’s prospects and draft picks. 27:53
- Tony considers Payton Pierce and Leroy Roker for the Black Stripe position due to their willingness to run headfirst into situations.
- Tony and Tom predict Jeremiah Smith’s first score.
- Tony Gerdeman predicts three quarterbacks will throw touchdowns in the first game, while Tom Orr expresses skepticism about Colorado’s recruiting class and Deion Sanders’ coaching tenure.
Ohio State football recruiting class and upcoming season. 33:26
- Tony Gerdeman highlights Colorado’s recruiting class as impressive, with 5 stars and 4 stars, despite Ohio State’s reputation for consistently having a top 100 wide receiver, athlete, and defensive lineman in their class.
- Tom Orr agrees, stating that Colorado’s class is great and has a lot of potential, with transfers coming in and making it even better.