Michigan Monday: Tale of the Tape - Offense

It’s time for the preseason edition of Tale of the Tape.

In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go position by position through the Ohio State and Michigan offenses to decide which team has the advantage heading into the 2026 season.

The guys compare Julian Sayin and Bryce Underwood at quarterback, debate whether Ohio State or Michigan has the better running back room, break down the Wolverines’ revamped wide receiver group against a Buckeye unit led by Jeremiah Smith, and examine two tight end rooms that both enter the season with something to prove.

They also finish with the offensive lines, where Ohio State returns four starters from a group that earned plenty of All-Big Ten recognition, while Michigan brings back significant experience of its own.

Who has the edge on offense right now — and how different will these answers look when the Buckeyes and Wolverines meet in November?

0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:38 — Introducing the preseason Tale of the Tape
1:16 — Quarterback: Julian Sayin vs. Bryce Underwood
1:58 — Why Bryce Underwood should be better in Year Two
3:16 — Why Arthur Smith’s offense could help Julian Sayin
4:29 — Running backs: Ohio State vs. Michigan
6:08 — Jordan Marshall and Savion Hiter give Michigan the edge
7:21 — How Ohio State’s running back depth could change the comparison
8:05 — Wide receivers: Ohio State has Jeremiah Smith
8:49 — Andrew Marsh and Michigan’s receiver room
9:08 — How JJ Buchanan fits after moving from tight end
10:36 — Can Michigan’s receiver additions close the gap?
12:53 — Tight ends: An unusual Ohio State-Michigan comparison
14:10 — Does Ohio State finally have the advantage at tight end?
15:32 — Offensive line: Ohio State’s experience vs. Michigan’s depth
17:30 — Why the Buckeyes get the edge up front
19:05 — Final offensive Tale of the Tape results
19:39 — Ohio State wins four of five position-group comparisons
20:01 — Could Michigan actually have the better running back room?
20:32 — Michigan Monday returns for the 2026 season
21:01 — Closing thoughts

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