In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into some bold predictions for the upcoming Ohio State football season. From the number of Buckeyes who will have 100-yard receiving games to the chances of freshman linebackers recording tackles for loss, Tony and Tom discuss various intriguing scenarios.
They also talk about potential standout performances from key players like CJ Donaldson, Jeremiah Smith, and James Peoples. Plus, they analyze the likelihood of these bold predictions coming to fruition and provide insights on Ohio State’s opponents.
The Rundown
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:14 Bold Predictions for Ohio State Football
01:31 100-Yard Receiving Games Prediction
04:48 Freshman Linebacker Tackle for Loss Prediction
08:10 True Freshman Starters Discussion
11:26 Mylan Graham’s Touchdown Prediction
14:53 Memorable Moments in Ohio State vs. Purdue
15:46 CJ Donaldson’s Potential Against Ranked Opponents
17:20 Debating James Peoples’ Role and Performance
19:59 The Styles Brothers’ Defensive Impact
23:26 Jeremiah Smith’s Challenge Against Texas
26:41 James Peoples’ Big Ten Opener Prediction
28:55 CJ Hicks’ Multi-Sack Potential
31:08 Final Bold Predictions and Closing Remarks
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