EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 29 MIN
The Five Biggest Buckeye Villains This Century
from The Buckeye Weekly Podcast · host Buckeye Insiders Network
Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads.They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge.00:00 — Show open00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain?02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember04:17 — A special teams dagger from 201504:53 — The first spot on the list06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic09:56 — Tom’s personal connection to the aftermath11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost26:47 — Did we miss anybody?28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminderWho would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.#OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball
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Who are the biggest Buckeye villains of the 21st century?Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank the five people Ohio State fans have had the most reason to be angry with this century. The list includes painful losses, controversial calls, Big Ten decisions, playoff heartbreak, Michigan drama, and a few names that still make Buckeye fans shake their heads.They also discuss some honorable mentions, including past Michigan stars, a memorable Illinois quarterback, a Michigan State special teams dagger, and whether one entire rivalry scandal should be blamed on the man in charge.00:00 — Show open00:32 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast01:14 — What makes someone a Buckeye villain?02:12 — Honorable mentions from the past02:58 — A few more names Ohio State fans remember04:17 — A special teams dagger from 201504:53 — The first spot on the list06:22 — How quickly things changed after a championship run09:08 — A controversial hit in a playoff classic09:56 — Tom’s personal connection to the aftermath11:54 — A Big Ten villain enters the discussion13:44 — The fight to save the 2020 football season16:16 — A replay decision Ohio State fans will never forget18:10 — Why the call still makes no sense20:51 — The top spot and the Michigan years23:13 — The scandal, the fallout, and the cost26:47 — Did we miss anybody?28:25 — Wrap-up and YouTube hype reminderWho would be No. 1 on your list? Drop your five biggest Buckeye villains in the comments.Subscribe to Buckeye Weekly for daily Ohio State football talk, recruiting coverage, analysis, and more.#OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #BuckeyeWeekly #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball
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