What Will Bo Jackson Do In Year Two?

Bo Jackson rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a true freshman at Ohio State. So what comes next in year two? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr revisit their offseason expectations for Bo Jackson and discuss whether his projected numbers still make sense after spring ball. They break down possible rushing totals, yards per carry, touchdowns, carry distribution, and how Ohio State’s deep running back room could impact Jackson’s production. They also discuss the role of Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, Carlos Locklyn, Arthur Smith, and whether a better offensive line could make the Buckeyes’ running game even more efficient this season. 00:00 — Intro 00:16 — Tom’s national championship confetti update 01:48 — The confetti story gets even stranger 02:25 — Revisiting Bo Jackson expectations from February 03:13 — Tony’s projected numbers for Bo Jackson 04:10 — Why the touchdown jump makes sense 05:50 — Carry totals, yards per game, and Ohio State’s RB history 08:09 — How Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, and Legend Bey could impact carries 10:24 — Short-yardage carries and Bo Jackson’s yards-per-carry outlook 11:02 — Remembering what Bo Jackson already accomplished as a freshman 12:06 — How high is Bo Jackson’s ceiling in year two? 13:28 — Final prediction and listener question What kind of season do you expect from Bo Jackson in year two? Drop your rushing yards, touchdowns, and yards-per-carry 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.