Minisode: Is The Washington Secondary In Trouble Against Ohio State?
Minisode: Is The Washington Secondary In Trouble Against Ohio State?  
Podcast: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Published On: Fri Sep 26 2025
Description: Washington's Secondary Woes: Can They Handle Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate?Buckeye Huddle's Tony Gerdeman dives into the potential challenges facing Washington’s pass defense this Saturday. He analyzes Washington’s recent performances, discussing the impact of missing key players like Tacario Davis and the imposing physicality of cornerbacks Davis and Ephesians Prysock. The discussion highlights Ohio State's advantage with their star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate against Washington's man-to-man defense. Furthermore, Gerdeman examines the possibilities for other Ohio State players, including tight ends and slot receivers, in exploiting potential weaknesses in Washington’s secondary. Stay tuned to see how these matchups could unfold, and the implications for both teams.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:21 Washington's Secondary Performance01:28 Challenges Against Ohio State Receivers02:30 NFL Comparisons and Player Analysis04:00 Potential Weaknesses in Washington's Defense05:36 Ohio State's Offensive Strategy08:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts