Instant Reaction From Ohio State's 21-17 Win Over Nebraska

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr offer instant reactions and in-depth analysis of Ohio State’s narrow 21-17 win against Nebraska. They dive into the game’s key moments, including critical drives, defensive stops, and controversial officiating decisions such as targeting penalties. The discussion highlights injury impacts, offensive and defensive performances, and strategic adjustments.

The hosts also reflect on the importance of special teams, standout player performances, and Ohio State’s playoff hopes. Tune in for detailed insights and reflections on this exciting matchup, as well as a look ahead to the upcoming game against Penn State.

The Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions
00:29 Game Performance Analysis
01:57 Injury Concerns and Player Updates
03:38 Offensive Line Struggles
06:26 Defensive Performance and Adjustments
08:58 Post-Game Reflections and Statistics
22:07 Targeting Controversy and Officiating
34:27 Looking Ahead to Penn State
35:32 Post-Michigan Game Reflections
35:53 Analyzing Offensive Struggles
38:03 Defensive Performance Breakdown
40:03 Special Teams and Key Plays
47:02 Looking Ahead: Future Challenges
01:00:55 Big Ten Standings and Playoff Scenarios
01:03:56 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up