The Ohio State Buckeyes have turned their attention to their week two matchup with Western Michigan. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss some of the most interesting things that they learned while talking to head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, and starting quarterback Will Howard. ‘
They recap comments from Ryan Day, Chip Kelly, and Will Howard, discuss starting issues for Ohio State players, the impact of inexperienced players at Ohio Stadium, and the importance of avoiding injuries before key games.
They also touch on other teams’ performances in week one, including USC and Oregon, and respond to listener questions about player performances, depth charts, and future coaching possibilities for Urban Meyer.
The Rundown
00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:25 Recapping Akron and Western Michigan
02:49 Injury Updates and Player Evaluations
05:10 Strategic Decisions for Upcoming Games
07:20 Defensive Performance and Player Development
13:34 Playoff Metrics and Game Control
17:05 USC vs. Ohio State Offense Comparison
20:25 Florida State’s Playoff Hopes
20:45 Oregon’s Performance Analysis
23:10 Ohio State’s Defensive Strategies
26:53 Quarterback Depth Chart Discussion
29:33 Coaching Changes and Speculations
31:53 Offensive Line and Player Development
38:32 Urban Meyer’s Coaching Future
39:52 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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