In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into their predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. From defensive stats like interceptions and sacks to offensive powerhouses scoring and rushing totals, they cover it all.
They also touch on game strategies, key players, and even some fun over/under bets suggested by listeners. Tune in to hear their in-depth analysis, friendly banter, and find out if you agree with their predictions!
The Rundown
00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
01:35 Over Under: Denzel Burke’s Interceptions
05:06 Ohio State Defensive Backs: Total Interceptions
10:31 Predicting Defensive Touchdowns
14:23 Buckeyes’ Total Sacks Prediction
17:10 Defensive Line Sacks: Setting the Bar
21:35 Points Per Game Allowed by Ohio State Defense
23:34 Analyzing Ohio State’s Defensive Performance
26:02 Offensive Over/Under Predictions
33:24 Quarterback Playtime and Performance
39:32 Two Running Back Sets: A New Strategy?
42:49 Will Howard’s Touchdown Runs
45:22 Fun with Over/Unders and Closing Remarks
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