Can Brandon Inniss Be a Big-Play Producer?

Brandon Inniss is back for another season as a key piece of Ohio State’s offense, but can he become more explosive in year two as a starter?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss expectations for Inniss, what he did last season, where his numbers need to improve, and whether Ohio State can get more big plays from the slot receiver position this year.They also discuss how Inniss compares to past productive Buckeye slot receivers, why yards after the catch will be so important, how Julian Sayin’s progression reads could impact his targets, and whether Inniss can remain a reliable weapon while also increasing his downfield and red-zone production.00:30 — Intro00:40 — Tom explains why expectations shows are fun00:57 — Setting up Brandon Inniss’ year-two expectations01:29 — Looking back at Inniss’ 2025 production02:40 — Why 271 receiving yards was lower than expected04:19 — The yards-per-catch issue05:15 — Ohio State’s history of productive slot receivers06:11 — Tony’s projected numbers for Brandon Inniss06:59 — What would count as a solid season?08:20 — Could Inniss add more touchdowns?09:40 — Inniss’ sure hands and punt return value10:03 — Where Inniss fits in Julian Sayin’s passing progression11:21 — Final thoughts and listener question11:54 — Tom sings the show outWhat kind of season do you expect from Brandon Inniss? Drop your catches, yards, and touchdown predictions in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.Visit BuckeyeInsiders.com to become a member and join the conversation.