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Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week we discuss how Julian Sayin's injury impacts Ohio State and the way it must approach football on both sides of the ball going forward. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State heads into its bye week with more questions than answers and two weeks to solve all of its problems. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he discusses everything on OSU’s to-do list. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week we look at Ohio State’s 19-15 win over Indiana, exploring its three trips to the red zone and why they only produced one touchdown. Then the conversation becomes all about the quarterback situation and what happens next. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Postgame Show A weekly discussion about how Ohio State performed on game day with Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠. Every week of the season, they give their thoughts, analysis and instant reactions. Plus, their answers on these weekly topics: • Grading quarterback Julian Sayin • Modelo Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game • What it means for the rest of the season This week they discuss Ohio State’s top-five matchup against Indiana. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down Ohio State's Week 7 opponent, Indiana. The conversation includes what a win for either teams in the big picture of the sport and one phrase to sum up what OSU needs to do on both sides of the ball to win on Saturday. Then they give their score predictions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we look at a top-five matchup between Ohio State and Indiana, discussing every element that will decide the winner. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Indiana this Saturday in its second top five matchup of the season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he previews the game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week we look at Ohio State’s 45-16 win over Maryland and the 10 plays that mattered most heading into its second top-10 matchup next weekend. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Postgame Show. A weekly discussion about how Ohio State performed on game day with Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠. Every week of the season, the trio gives their thoughts, analysis and instant reactions. Plus, the trio gives their answers on these weekly topics: • Grading quarterback Julian Sayin • Modelo Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game • What it means for the rest of the season Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down Ohio State's Week 6 opponent, Maryland. They look at a stat that matters for Saturday, then they give their score predictions Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. Today, we discuss OSU's 2026 transfer portal class and its impact five games into the season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Maryland this Saturday in what will be its only home game in October. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he previews the game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week we look at Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa and what it taught us about where the Buckeyes stand after its second Big Ten game.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Postgame Show. A weekly discussion about how Ohio State performed on game day with Stephen Means⁠ and ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠. Every week of the season, the trio gives their thoughts, analysis and instant reactions. Plus, the trio gives their answers on these weekly topics: • Grading quarterback Julian Sayin • Modelo Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game • What it means for the rest of the season Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 5 opponent, Iowa. They look at a stat that matters for Saturday, an underrated player to watch and a farewell from Andrew. Then the trio gives their score predictions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis update their consensus Ohio State top 22 players after four games. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Iowa this Saturday as it prepares to start Big Ten play. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he previews the game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week we look at Ohio State's 42-19 win over Illinois and what it taught us about the defense and how Matt Patricia is finding solutions to the problems a Texas loss exposed.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Postgame Show. A weekly discussion about how Ohio State performed on game day with Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis. Every week of the season, the trio gives their thoughts, analysis and instant reactions. Plus, the trio gives their answers on these weekly topics: • Grading quarterback Julian Sayin • Modelo Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game • What it means for the rest of the season Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 4 opponent, Illinois in its Big Ten opener. They look at a stat that matters for Saturday, an underrated player to watch, plus a little talk about a wooden turtle Then the trio gives their score predictions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we discuss Julian Sayin as Ohio State's second-year starting quarterback. Is he where he needs to be three games in or should fans be concerned about his development? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Illinois this Saturday as it prepares to start Big Ten play. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he previews the game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week we look at Ohio State's 59-3 win over Kent State and what it taught us about Julian Sayin, the offensive approach, the next step for the defense and everything else.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Postgame Show. A weekly discussion about how Ohio State performed on game day with Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis. Every week of the season, the trio gives their thoughts, analysis and instant reactions. Plus, the trio gives their answers on these weekly topics: • Grading quarterback Julian Sayin • Modelo Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game • What it means for the rest of the season Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 3 opponent, Kent State, to close out its non-conference schedule. The conversation is about answering a simple question on both sides of the ball: This weekend will be successful for Ohio State if... Then the trio gives their score predictions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at 1 PM every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the Ohio State football program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we dive into Ryan Day and try to analyze what we think his identity is as a head coach with the help of our Subtext subscribers. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State returns home for Week 3 of the regular season to face Kent State to close out the non-conference part of the schedule On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day said at his weekly presser as he previews the game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we look back at everything that went wrong in Ohio State's 24-23 loss to Texas, where it blew a 20-point lead. It's a podcast that starts by answering a series of structured questions...but pretty much evolves into an airing of grievances about a game that shouldn't have ended in a loss.

Ohio State has suffered an early-season loss for just the second time since Ryan Day took over the program. OSU blew a 20-point lead, allowing Texas to walk away with a 24-23 victory. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down what happened and its immediate impact on the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 2 opponent, Texas, in a top-five matchup. Here’s what gets discussed: Is there any actual big-picture pressure on Ohio State to win this game? The matchup we care about the most Game predictions: Can the Buckeyes win a third straight against the Longhorns Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2026 season as Ohio State. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we map out Ohio State's path to victory against Texas. Anything that is considered a non-negotiable to lead to a win on Saturday gets broken down. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Week 2 of the regular season sends Ohio State to the southwest to face Texas for the third-straight season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day had to say at his weekly presser as he previews the top 10 matchup. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly as a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? We kick off the 2026 season by rewatching a 56-3 win over Ball State. We look at what the offense showed in the first half, where the defense potentially left some doubt and why the QB2 job is still up for grabs. Plus a conversation about the most stressful player on the roster and why he’s so important.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's season-opening opponent, Ball State, and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: Drafting which under the radar players we're most excited to see. What Ohio State needs to accomplish this week Game predictions: Will OSU cover the 50-point spread? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we discuss how confident we are in each position group heading into the season with the help of our Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Week 1 has arrived for Ohio State as it prepares to face Ball State. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day had to say at his weekly presser as he previews the season opener. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 college football season has arrived, and Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are making their playoff picks on the final Mark It Down Monday before the Ohio State Buckeyes open the season against Ball State on Saturday. The conversation starts by discussing what they think OSU's 12-game regular-season record might be and whether they think it wins the Big Ten Championship. Then they discuss who gets the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff and who makes the Final Four. Finally, they reveal who they think will win the national title. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. Up first, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to come to a consensus on Ohio State's top 22 players heading into the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss the most important non-Ohio State games to its fans in 2026. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take a look around the country, discussing games of different levels of national importance that still matter to OSU. Some of them have a direct impact on their path to a Big Ten title. Others are about looking ahead to potential College Football Playoff matchups. Then others are just about personal interest during the bye week.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss all the updates Ryan Day provided on where Ohio State's roster stands as it comes off its third scrimmage of fall camp. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It’s another Mark It Down Monday, and as the 2025 college football season draws near, it’s time for Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis to check in with some major predictions. In this episode, it’s the Heisman Trophy and Ohio State's recent history of finalists. Since Ryan Day arrived in 2017, OSU has had at least one finalist in all but two years. Four have been quarterbacks, plus a wide receiver and a defensive end. Today, we predict whether that run can continue in 2026, but with a bit of a twist. This time, we're drafting our Heisman Finalists as a way to make this a little more fun. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything they learned about Ohio State three weeks through fall camp. Plus a reaction to the Buckeyes being No. 1 in the preseason AP poll. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Jeremiah Smith may already be the greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history. But can he be the best player, period? As we wrap up three of diving into the star player, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore what it would take for him to sit at the top of the list of OSU greats Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Has Jeremiah Smith already cemented himself as the greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history? What are his best plays as a Buckeye? Who else belongs on an OSU wide receiver Mount Rushmore? Those are the questions we try to answer on this episode of Buckeye Talk with the help of the subtext subscribers. Thanks for listening and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Is Jeremiah Smith the most important Ohio State football recruit of the Ryan Day era? That is the question we plan to answer on this Buckeye Talk podcast as we kick off a three-part series discussing the generational talent. Today, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look at the recruit of the top player in the 2024 class. We discuss the impact of his commitment, the rollercoaster of a year that followed, an eventful Signing Day and why it was so important that OSU held onto him. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis make some interesting stat predictions for Ohio State's 2026 season.  Here are the stat topics the trio discussed: How many passing yards and touchdowns will Julian Sayin have? The combined yards of Bo Jackson and Isaiah West Who will be OSU’s second-leading receiver? Tight end receptions The defense’s sack and tackle leaders Yards per play for both the offense and defense Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Matt Patricia has to find a way to replace a bunch of stars from Ohio State's defense that was arguably the nation's best. And he's doing that by multiplying his options. There's a chance the 2026 defense is the deepest OSU has had in quite some time thanks to a massive influx of talent in the transfer portal, plus some young guys already in the program who are ready for action. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the defense from a holistic view to decide just how many options Patricia has. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

This episode of Buckeye Talk is about two things: Facts and Feelings. First up are the facts about Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith and which Buckeye is most impacted by his arrival. Then we get into the feelings as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss one of OSU's returning captains, Brandon Inniss. What exactly should we make of the type of impact he can have in 2026? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Recruiting never stops, even as Ohio State shifts its focus to trying to reclaim a Big Ten and national title in the 2026 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis look at the recruiting trail and the topics you should still care about even as the focus shifts to what's happening on the field in the present, less about the future. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Fall camp is well underway for Ohio State as it prepares for the 2025 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw during the first three practices. They dive into everything ranging from running back developments, what's up with the offensive line and whether a freshman might be pushing for a starting job. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It's another Mark it Down Monday as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who they think will be the next Ohio State football players to earn trees in Buckeye Grove as first-team All-Americans in 2026 As part of the discussion, the three talk: How many Buckeyes are locks to get trees in 2026? OSU has constantly had elite quarterback play, but has only had one earn a tree since 2006. Does that drought end in 2026? How many first-team All-Americans will Ohio State have and which side of the ball will have more? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State went through its first day of fall camp practice and the media was able to watch all of it. Right after head coach Ryan Day spoke at the start of camp meaning Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis had a ton to talk about. Among the things discussed: • A recent development with Legend Bey and the running back room; • What's going on with OSU's secondary; • The numerous options developing across the defense.

The time has come once again on Buckeye Talk to drive the bus as Ohio State prepares for the 2026 season. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, Andrew Gillis and the text subscribers offer up the Ohio State football players they believe in the most for the 2026 season. Which players will pop? Which backups will earn more playing time? Which good players will be great? Which great players will become legends? Each gives their player, plus whether or not their crazy predictions for the season align with the texters. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will start fall camp later this week with plenty of questions about what its identity will be on both sides of the ball. With so much to discuss, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are taking the next two days to dive into all of it. Over the next two days, Buckeye Talk will discuss the most important questions looming around the program heading into 2026. Today, we look at a defense that only returns three starters from 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will start fall camp later this week with plenty of questions about what its identity will be on both sides of the ball. With so much to discuss, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are taking the next two days to dive into all of it. Over the next two days, Buckeye Talk will discuss the most important questions looming around the program heading into 2026. Up first, the offense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It's a Mark It Down Monday on Buckeye Talk, and this one deals with Ohio State's season-opener against Ball State on Sept. 5. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis mark down the starters for the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball in that game. It's a way for the trio to talk about the Ohio State position battles while also putting them on the spot for a prediction: Name the 11 players who will take the first snap on offense and the 11 who will take the first snap on defense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Day 3 of Big Ten Media Days featured discussions about Ohio State's oldest rival. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Jimmy Watkins discuss the new era at Michigan featuring longtime Utah coach Kyle Whittingham and what that means for the rivalry going forward. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State headlined Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days with head coach Ryan Day, Jaylen McClain, Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith in attendance. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything else Day and the players said as OSU prepares for the 2025 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

-- The 2026 Big Ten college football season has officially kicked off with Media Days in Chicago. On Day 1, commissioner Tony Petitti took center stage, discussing everything from potential College Football Playoff expansion, revenue sharing and the relationship between the Big Ten and the SEC. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 college football season has officially arrived in the Midwest with the arrival of Big Ten Media Days, and with that comes a chance to do something the Big Ten won’t. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis reveal their ballots as three of the 31 voters in cleveland.com’s preseason Big Ten Media Poll. The trio share where they ranked Ohio State and who they picked to win Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. They also discuss who could win Coach of the Year, how many teams the conference will get in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff and which coach should be on the hot seat. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football? These are the moments the program is defined by, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport. Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today. We close things out today with a look a year that watched every Ohio State fan, player, coach or even media member go through every emotion imaginable on their way to finally making it all worth it. This is the story about how Ryan Day and Ohio State finally left no doubt and the scars suffered on the path to get there. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the safeties. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the cornerbacks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the defensive line. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the defensive line. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ohio State football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport. Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today. We continue that today with a look at a man from New Hampshire who became the face of of both every right and wrong with the Buckeyes. This is the story about Ryan Day and a six-year march toward misery. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the offensive line. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the tight ends. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the wide receiver room. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the running back room. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters Year 8 of the Ryan Day era It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's-eye view. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the quarterback room. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ohio State football⁠⁠⁠⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.  Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.  We continue that today with a look at the prodigal son who returned home ready to take Ohio State from a traditional blue blood to a national powerhouse while becoming Michigan's reckoning This is the story about Urban Meyer and the seven-year chase. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has entered a new era. For the first time since 2021, the pressure isn’t on the Buckeyes to prove it can win this game after snapping a four-game streak. Meanwhile, the Wolverines are hoping that a change in leadership can help them move on from the chaos of the last four seasons. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Jimmy Watkins dive into everything The Game to discuss it all. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's has an interesting history in the two weeks before it plays Michigan over the last decade. Typically two weeks out from The Game, the story shows us a dominant team. But one week out, it can often look like a team looking ahead to its rival. The 2026 season presents a similar scenario with games against Northwestern and Nebraska. Two teams heading into a pivotal season but potentially heading in opposite directions. Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik spend this episode of Buckeye Talk diving into both teams and what could be waiting on Ohio State in mid-November. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

In the world of college football, two conferences stand out above the rest: the Big Ten and the SEC. As we gear up for another thrilling season, there’s a constant debate among fans and analysts alike regarding the strengths and weaknesses of each conference. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are joined by Nick Kelly and Matt Stahl from al.com as both sides present a preseason all-conference team. Then they decide who has the advantage where heading into the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠⁠⁠Ohio State football⁠⁠⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.  Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.  We continue that today with a look at how a national title sparked a southern dynasty while OSU's most virtuous coach became Public Enemy No. 1. This is the story about the fall of Jim Tressel and how the SEC took over college football. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State has put together another productive week on the recruiting trail, locking in three important targets OSU added offensive lineman Caden Moss and defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou to its 2027 class as it continues to load up in the trenches. It also added its third 2028 commit in five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, who is the little brother of former wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis break down all of the recent additions on this episode of Buckeye Talk. Then, they're joined by wide receiver Austin Miller to discuss why he became the first member of Ohio State's 2029 recruiting class. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Oregon for the third time since the Ducks joined the conference in 2024. Dan Lanning won Round 1 in Eugene. Ryan Day won Round 2 in Pasadena. Round 3 will be in Columbus on Nov. 7 in what might be the toughest game OSU's already loaded 2026 schedule. Stephen and Stefan Krajisnik look ahead to the matchup and why it's so important for both programs. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Who are the most dangerous players on Ohio State's 2026 roster? ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠ spend this episode figuring that out with a draft. Every player is considered whether he's a skill player or someone in the trenches. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠⁠Ohio State football⁠⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.  Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.  We continue that today with a look at the beginning of a new era in Columbus and how a man from Youngstown wearing a sweater vest brought the program back to the mountain top of college football This is the story about the rise of Jim Tressel and a promise he fulfilled. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork provided a state of the union on all things OSU. Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss every topic, ranging from facility renovations, NIL and Bjork's plans for the future. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Official visits have come to an end, and camp season has concluded. Now, Ohio State's waiting game begins. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis look back at everything that's happened in the recruiting world around OSU. They look at all the recent commits, what they learned and June and the most important dates to fans heading into July. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State and USC will face each other as conference opponents for the first time when OSU heads west on Oct. 31. It's the first game on the back half of the schedule and could end up being a checkpoint in the season for both, depending on everything that happens leading up to it. Could Ryan Day provide the final blow to what has so far been an underwhelming Lincoln Riley era in Los Angeles? Or will Riley use that game to announce that the Trojans are finally a playoff-caliber program? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What's the best coaching staff you can build using only college football coaches? That's the theme of today's episode of Buckeye Talk. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis have 138 FBS coaches to choose from. Each staff will feature a head coach, coordinators on both sides of the ball and nine other position coaches. Follow along to see who can be the most creative. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of ⁠Ohio State football⁠? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.  Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.  We continue that today with a look at two coaches who spent their entire tenures being the epitome of good, but never quite enough. This is the story about the tragedy of Earle Bruce and John Cooper. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisniki⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis ⁠at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It’s the final week of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2027 targets will be on campus. This weekend features a small group, but it features its second-longest tenured commit, who arrives looking for answers to what has suddenly become an interesting recruitment. Plus, five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown. But first, a discussion about Ohio State's final June camp featuring a five-star quarterback and a five-star receiver with OSU family ties. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are we to make of the run Indiana has gone on the last two years, and is it actually a threat to Ohio State? Are the Hoosiers just the most extreme version of a Cinderella story where the clock will eventually strike midnight? Or are they the ultimate living proof of how the sport is changing? As they look ahead to an Oct. 17 matchup in Bloomington, Indiana, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the dynamics between what might be the Big Ten's top two programs heading into 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's third June recruiting camp. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

If you were to make a Mount Rushmore of Ohio State football players strictly from the Ryan Day era, who would you choose? That's what Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss on this episode of Buckeye Talk. With the help of the subtext subscribers, the trio reveals who they think would belong on that mountain and why. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.  Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.  We continue that today with a look into the biggest rivalry in sports and the decade that paved the way for that statement to be true. This is the story of Ohio State, Michigan and the 10-year War. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisniki and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2027 targets will be on campus. This third weekend features OSU's largest group of the summer with nine people already scheduled to be in town. Headlining that group are five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and five-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne Jr. But first, a discussion about Ohio State's second June camp. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Maryland for the first time since the Big Ten's expansion and cold quietly be an intriguing matchup. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss why. Plus mapping out what an unexpected upset would even look like. Sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's first June 2026 recruiting camp. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Recruiting is in full swing around college football as targets take official visits and Ohio State hosts its annual recruiting camps. Today is the first of five camps this month, providing a chance for a few targets and commits to work with their future coaches, while others try to make a name for themselves. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis break down the biggest storylines headed into camps and which players OSU fans should keep an eye on. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport. Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today. We continue that today with a look into the hiring of Woody Hayes. A low-profile Ohio native who'd spend the next 28 years becoming the single most important figure in program history. This is the story of Woody Hayes and the hire that made the Ohio State football program. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It’s Week 2 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2026 targets will be on campus. This second weekend was supposed to feature six players, with Eli Johnson, Angelo Smith and Wyatt Smith headlining as the three commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the importance of the visit and what they could potentially bring to the class. But first, a conversation about 2027 quarterback commit Brady Edmunds. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule starts with two teams that, on paper, don't look like talent-equated opponents. But that's what makes both so interesting. On an already loaded schedule, Illinois and Iowa can be easy to overlook. Does that make these two weeks the epitome of a trap game situation? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Who can build the best defensive unit using strictly players from the Big Ten? That's the objective of today's episode of Buckeye Talk: providing an efficient way to see how Stephen, Stefan and Andrew view the talent across the conference. Each person will draft a safety, cornerback, linebacker and a defensive line unit. Plus, an extra wild card spot. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football? These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport. Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today. We start today by looking at Charles Wesley Harley. Otherwise known as Chic: the all-world talent whose very existence inspired the birth of one of the most prominent architectural structures in Columbus, Ohio. This is the story of Ohio Stadium, the House that Chic Harley Built. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It’s officially official visit season, and Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2027 targets. This first weekend features six players, with four-star linebacker Prince Goldsby headlining as the lone commit. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all. The two discuss the importance of the visit and what they could potentially bring to the class. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Who can build the best offensive unit using strictly players from the Big Ten? That's the objective of today's episode of Buckeye Talk: providing an efficient way to see how Stephen, Stefan and Andrew view the talent across the conference. Each person will draft a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end and an offensive line unit. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State will face Texas for the third-straight season as the two close out a home-and-home series. The Buckeyes have come out victorious twice already and now head to Austin looking for a sweep. At the micro level, this game is a chance for one of these teams to likely improve to 2-0 while getting a quality first College Football Playoff resume-building win of the season. In the macro, this is a discussion about two programs and where they stand in the sport's hierarchy. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The Texas game is the obvious crowned jewel of Ohio State's 2026 non-conference schedule, but the two games against Mid -American Conference opponents are just as important. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik take an early look at OSU's games against Ball State and Kent State. Two opponents that bookend a marquee matchup make for an interesting conversation on how to approach them. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

In this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into their second predictions for Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. They discuss current commitments, potential targets, and overall class composition, including analysis of various positions and key recruits. They also touch on recruiting rankings, the impact of coaching hires, and the importance of official visits. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

No idea is a bad one when it comes to trying to find the perfect model for college football. Right? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, we take a very out of left field way to providing structure to the sport by looking at a model the MLB mastered long ago. Maybe this is too out there. Or maybe it's just crazy enough to be genius. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Talent acquisition in college football is already the wild west, but that chaos reaches another level of extreme when discussing quarterbacks. No program is immune to that chaos, not even Ohio State, which has built a quality reputation for developing the position. That is the topic of today's discussion on Buckeye Talk, stemming from the recent events surrounding the recruitment of OSU's 2027 commit Brady Edmunds. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Is a 24-team College Football Playoff really that crazy an idea? At face value, the answer is yes. But perhaps the sport is in a space where we could wrap our minds around it happening. The coaches seem to think so, and on this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis make sense of it all. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The Ohio State-Alabama series is officially still on schedule, with OSU first heading down to Tuscaloosa in 2026. So who else should Ohio State face in the future? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the importance of this series still happening, what it means about the future of the sport and which non-conference Power 4 teams the programs should play next. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss Ohio State football records and potential records that could be broken in the 2026 season. OSU has already broken its fair share of both individual and team records since Ryan Day took over the program in 2019 and a few more may be on the table this season. After looking back at some of those records, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look ahead to what could be the longest season in school history and predict a few that could potentially fall. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State is scheduled to face Texas for a third straight year. In anticipation of the marquee nonconference matchup, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis ranked the top prospects from the 2025 and 2026 contests. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/smeans/) , Stefan Krajisnik (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/skraj...) and Andrew Gillis (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/Andre...) at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Ohio State football got another win on the recruiting trail this week, adding four-star OL Davis Seaman. What does that mean for the Buckeyes' 2027 recruiting class? What's next for Ohio State in recruiting? Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss it all on the latest episode of Buckeye Talk. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/smeans/) , Stefan Krajisnik (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/skraj...) and Andrew Gillis (https://www.cleveland.com/staff/Andre...) at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State just had four first-round NFL Draft picks in back-to-back years. Can they go for a three-peat? As OSU heads into 2026, there are already a few players on the roster who are seeing their names pop up in early mock drafts for the 2027 NFL Draft. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis make some early predictions on who could be next Day 1 picks for the program. Plus, which one will be taken first, giving OSU 100 total all-time first-round picks? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State’s impressive performance in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Buckeyes had 11 players selected, with eight of them going in the top 90 picks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

For the second straight year, Ohio State has used the NFL Draft to set a new record for the Ryan Day era. The Buckeyes had five players selected in the first round, the most with him as the head coach. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down all five picks and why each was so important. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived with a bunch of Ohio State football players expected to be taken over the next three days. That means it's time for our annual Buckeye Talk NFL Draft prediction pod. OSU has nine players in this year's draft and Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis reveal how many of them will hear their names called. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's program is littered with future NFL prospects, whether they’re people who just left, are still in the building, or are coming in the near future. But which one is the best of them all? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis search through the roster along with the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes to rank the best future prospects. The rankings are done regardless of the potential draft class each player could be a part of. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State’s spring game is in the rearview mirror, and Buckeye Talk is here to talk about what’s next as the offseason hits full swing. But this year has a change from previous seasons. The spring portal window is now gone, as only one window exists going forward. That means OSU's roster has been set since January. But what if that second window still existed? How would Ohio State need to use it coming out of 15 spring practices? Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore that on this episode of Buckeye Talk. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State held its spring game on Saturday, and Buckeye Talk is here to talk about what we saw on our second watch of the game.  Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down where Igui Srare stands following the spring and what they saw in the spring game. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Everyone is healthy and ready to play Saturday in Ohio Stadium in this version of an Ohio State spring game draft from Buckeye Talk. There are two full 22-player teams to be drafted, and Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis go head-to-head with their selections while Stephen Means moderates. With so many options on both sides of the ball, we’re splitting things up and doing just the starting 11 on defense. This should tell you something about the 2026 Buckeyes, with spring football winding down. It should help get you ready for Saturday. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State is nearing the end of spring practice, with two position groups stepping to the mic to provide updates on two important questions What will OSU do on its offensive line? Is Eddrick Houston ready to finally be the star defensive lineman OSU always thought he could be?' On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the answers to those questions and everything else they learned. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Everyone is healthy and ready to play Saturday in Ohio Stadium in this version of an Ohio State spring game draft from Buckeye Talk. There are two full 22-player teams to be drafted, and Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis go head-to-head with their selections while Stephen Means moderates. With so many options on both sides of the ball, we’re splitting things up and doing just the starting 11 on offense. This should tell you something about the 2026 Buckeyes, with spring football winding down. It should help get you ready for Saturday. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ryan Day spoke for the final time ahead of Ohio State's Spring Game on Saturday. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything he had to say. Plus, their first impressions of OSU's new special teams coordinator, Robby Discher. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Carlos Locklyn isn't worried about Ohio State's 2026 running back room, even if more than half of it isn't available in the spring. He thinks by the time the season starts, he'll have people he's comfortable playing. That starts with Bo Jackson and Isaiah West as the top returners, but is quickly becoming a coversation about freshman Legend Bey. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything they heard about the running backs after spring practice No. 11 Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State is trying to replace one of the best safeties in program history, and you do that by giving yourself options. OSU has plenty of those developing as it goes through spring practice. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the safety room and everything they learned from Matt Guerrieri. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's cornerback room has a lot of new faces, even if the top of the depth chart is well-known. The challenge for OSU this spring is building depth behind Jermaine Mathews and Devin Sanchez. So how's that process going? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis answer those questions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Which Ohio State football player is wearing the Block 'O' jersey in 2026? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore the options. By doing so, they may have also stumbled upon the guys who will serve as captains this season as OSU looks for new leadership. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State is entering the back half of spring practice, and head coach Ryan Day provided some updates on the 2026 roster. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the injury situations in the offensive line and the running back rooms and how that impacts the development of the running game—that plus plenty more. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State invited its student body to get a sneak preview of its 2026 football team for spring practice No. 78 and Buckeye Talk is here to tell you what happened. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the play of all three quarterbacks who had positive and negative moments throughout the day. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's linebackers were the stars of the 2025 defense, and now both are gone. James Laurinaitis might not have two athletic freaks anymore, but in their place might still be a room that has a case for being the deepest on the roster. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss that depth and how it might play out in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Which Ohio State first-round wide receiver is the best? On this episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to figure that out by looking at all seven of them, which includes the five who've already been drafted and two well on their way to joining them under that description. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss roster, recruiting strategies, and offensive pace. They discuss the impact of young players, transfer portal decisions, and spring practice insights to predict future performance. In this episode, we explore the nuances of football strategy, coaching philosophies, and the importance of efficiency and pace in college football, with insights from Ohio State's coaching staff and analysts. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Depth has become a buzzword in college football as a way to describe how you feel about a position room, but does it actually apply to Ohio State in 2026? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis dive into the 2026 roster, discussing just how deep each position is by looking at who they think will play meaningful snaps this season. The goal is figuring out if that buzzword is actually a strength for OSU in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Cortez Hankton spoke for the first time as Ohio State's new wide receiver coach. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Hankton. Plus, whether Jeremiah Smith can accomplish something in 2026 that only one other wide receiver has ever done. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Matt Patricia is back for his second season as Ohio State's defensive coordinator and spoke with the media for the first time about his new-look unit. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Patricia. Plus a few other defensive players who had notable things to say. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠⁠Stephen Means⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Andrew Gillis⁠⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Key members of Ohio State's 2025 roster just finished up their last event as Buckeyes as they went through pro day. As the former OSU standouts prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look back on the last season using the words of those players to define it. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Arthur Smith spoke for the first time as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, providing plenty to talk about. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Smith. Plus a few other offensive players who had notable things to say. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss  Ohio State's Pro Day and whether two underclassmen should participate. Then, they discuss what a former OSU basketball player had to say about the fan base after OSU's loss in the NCAA Tournament. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State heads into Week 2 of spring practice as it continues its early preparation for the 2026 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most intriguing topics on their minds heading into the week. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

How many Ohio State football players have some skill on the basketball court? In honor of the NCAA Tournament starting today, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis use this episode of Buckeye Talk to draft our best starting fives of Buckeyes to take from the field to the court. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's approach to building its 2027 recruiting class. Plus, a few important targets expected to visit during the spring. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Two spring practices is enough to have every possible hot take about the Ohio State football team, right? OK, probably not. But it can at least be a creative way to talk about things. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw on those first two days and how it impacts the way they view this team in 2026 and beyond. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. The Buckeyes earn a No. 8 seed and will play No. 9-seeded TCU on Friday. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the importance of OSU's return to the big dance and whether it's capable of making a run. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take questions from the Subtext subscribers. The trio discusses quarterback Julian Sayin's development, who stood out on the defensive line on the first day of spring practice, Ohio State's offensive approach and a fun video game-theme hypothetical. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠, ⁠Stefan Krajisnik⁠ and ⁠Andrew Gillis⁠ at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State held its first spring practice, providing the first opportunity to see a new 2026 roster featuring 51 new players. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw in the hour-long open window. Then they react to what Ryan Day said about the start of the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State is again looking for a new president after Ted Carter's resignation due to an inappropriate relationship. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the impact of that decision on OSU athletics. Then, they present a case for why former head coach Jim Tressel should be a serious candidate to be the university's next president. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State basketball's recent achievements, focusing on Bruce Thornton’s record-breaking career and the team’s prospects in the NCAA tournament.  Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the cornerbacks, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the safeties, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the linebackers, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the defensive line, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State had a heck of a week at the 2026 NFL Combine as many of its former players put together quality performances. So what does that say about the 2025 season? Was the week-long event another example of just how good OSU is at developing talent, or did it again shine a light on the fact that it left something special on the table? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss that concept. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the offensive line, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the tight ends, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the wide receivers, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there,

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the running backs, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State heads into spring practice with four quarterbacks on the roster and a clear hierarchy. For just the third time since Ryan Day became the head coach, he has a returning QB1. Having such a puts every other player in the room on different paths for the 2026 season. That starts with 15 spring practices, and here at Buckeye Talk, we are here to reveal what these paths are. On this Monday episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the quarterbacks and decide what they need to do for this to be a successful spring for each. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis check in on Ohio State's biggest rival. They look at all the changes that have happened at Michigan since OSU's 27-9 win. They also evaluate the state of the rivalry as it enters a new chapter. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s seven defensive players invited to the NFL Combine. Among the things talked about: Caden Curry and Kayden McDonad's draft stock Are Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles the best OSU linebacker duo ever? Can Davison Igbinosun and Lorenzo Styles Jr. help themselves in Indianapolis? How high could Caleb Downs realistically go? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s four offensive players invited to the NFL Combine. Among the things talked about: Is Carnell Tate the clear WR1? Did OSU maximize its 2025 running back room? Who did more this season for their draft stock between Max Klare and Will Kacmarek? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik  and Andrew Gillis have found the most creative possible way to talk about the Big Ten. We're comparing all 18 teams to fast food restaurants, because why not? It's a fun way to talk a little ball, while getting an idea of the trio's taste buds. This episode gets a little weird, but in the best way possible. It’s a pod about football, in a nonsensical fashion, which has always been at the heart of what Buckeye Talk is supposed to be. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

It's been a while since Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed the media, and plenty has happened. At somepoint Day will again step to the podium. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik reveal the things they're most interested in hearing from him as OSU's prep for the 2026 season is underway. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

In this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into their first predictions for Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. They discuss current commitments, potential targets, and overall class composition, including analysis of various positions and key recruits. They also touch on recruiting rankings, the impact of coaching hires, and the importance of official visits. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the Ohio State basketball team. The two discuss the program's trajectory with Jake Diebler as the head coach while comparing what he's done the past two years to Michigan. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The college football calendar is a mess and Buckeye Talk is here to fix it. On this episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis create the perfect possible calendar for a sport that's in the midst so much change happening at the same time. Everything is thrown into three categories: the regular season, postseason and offseason. Together, the trio figures out how to maximize the schedule in a way that makes sense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis use former Ohio State players now in the NFL to discuss the 2026 roster.   Each person will draft three different players from OSU's past that they think could help the team this upcoming seaon if you could put them back in college football. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's coaching staff. They center the conversation around its third newest members in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, wide receiver Cortez Hankton and special teams coordinator Robby Discher. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. The two break down the nine most important targets as OSU heads into the offseason and recruiting moves to the forefront. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork joins Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik on Buckeye Talk The trio discusses the state of Ohio State athletics, ranging from the 2026 football schedule, non-conference opponents, NIL, College Football Playoff expansion and even whether OSU will wear patches on its jerseys in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis take questions from Subtext subscribers on a range of topics. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The dates for every Big Ten game on Ohio State's schedule have been released, finalizing its path back to the College Football Playoff. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss OSU's schedule in term of its strength, favorability and which teams pose the biggest threat. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's potential breakout candidates in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State has found its new offensive coordinator in longtime NFL coach Arthur Smith. Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the hire and what he brings to the Buckeyes. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Year 2 of the expanded Big Ten produced a season where the conference saw three teams make the College Football Playoff, with Indiana being the conference's third straight national champion So what's in store for Year 3 in 2026? On this Monday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik reestablish their Big Ten tiers. The goal is to put all 18 teams into six different tiers. See who they think comes into the season with 'Natty or bust' expectations, while others are trying to rebuild. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State has turned the page to the next chapter of the Ryan Day era as it prepares for the 2026 season. On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis project a 2026 defensive depth chart featuring a solid mixture of both returning players and a few new faces. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State has turned the page to the next chapter of the Ryan Day era as it prepares for the 2026 season. On this Tuesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis project a 2026 offensive depth chart featuring a solid mixture of both returning players and a few new faces. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's 2025 season had plenty of things go the way you'd expect, while a few others didn't. Now that the season is behind us, it's time to look back on all those predictions and decide who was right about what. On this Friday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis revisit their Mark It Down Monday statistical leaders prediction episode from last summer. It's a long conversation about a few things we got right and a lot of things we got wrong. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the significant changes in the Ohio State football roster due to the transfer portal. They analyze the losses and additions across various position groups, including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive ends, and defensive tackles. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by these changes, emphasizing the need for strategic additions to maintain competitiveness in college football.  Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and the Subtext subscribers rant about how Ohio State fans feel about the transfer portal. Stephen takes thoughts from the fanbase on how they feel about player departures and the implications of NIL on recruiting strategies. The evolving landscape of college football is examined, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that come with increased parity. Expectations for Ohio State remain high, and the importance of having a solid plan for recruiting and player development is emphasized.  Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis delve into Ohio State football's recruiting strategy, particularly in light of the recent transfer portal dynamics. They discuss the implications of a large recruiting class, the emotional investment fans have in recruits, and the need for a shift towards quality over quantity in future recruiting efforts. The conversation also touches on how the transfer portal is reshaping roster management and the overall landscape of college football recruiting. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik delve into the Ohio State football program amidst the evolving landscape of college sports. They discuss the impact of the transfer portal, the financial dynamics of NIL deals, and Ohio State's plan for it all. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the program, offering insights into how Ohio State is navigating these changes to remain competitive. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the current state and future direction of Ohio State football. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's offensive line and defensive line position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's tight end and safety position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's wide receiver and cornerback position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate Ohio State's running back and linebacker position groups. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's quarterback room and specifically Julian Sayin's performance during the season. They discuss his grades, expectations, and the impact of recent games on his overall evaluation. The conversation also touches on the importance of the room's development, its potential and the non-negotiables heading into the offseason Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State's season is over after a 24-14 loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl. On this postgame episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down OSU's loss and what's next after a disappointing finish to the season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this Tuesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Cotton Bowl game against Miami, and make their picks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we’ll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, we rank the eight remaining quarterbacks in the College Football Playoff. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are offering their first in-depth breakdown of the matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. This one is Ohio State’s defense vs. Miami’s offense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are offering their first in-depth breakdown of the matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff. This one is Ohio State’s offense vs. Miami’s defense. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State starts its postseason run against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The lead-up to the Dec. 31 game continues the bowl game schedule of having numerous players on offense and defense discuss the matchup. The defense was represented by Matt Patricia, Kenyatta Jackson, Sonny Styles and Lorenzo Styles. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they heard. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Ohio State starts its postseason run against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The lead-up to the Dec. 31 game continues the bowl game schedule of having numerous players on offense and defense discuss the matchup. The offense was represented by Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Carson Hinzman, Max Klare and Jeremiah Smith. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they heard. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means discusses Ohio State's upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup against Miami, reflecting on the teams' postseason journeys and historical encounters. He analyzes the implications of the College Football Playoff format, Miami's offensive and defensive capabilities, and the recruiting battles between the two programs. The conversation also touches on the confidence in Ohio State's performance and the potential for Ryan Day to take over play-calling duties. With insights from fans and a look ahead to the game, this episode encapsulates the excitement and anticipation surrounding Ohio State's playoff run. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, we rank the 12 head coaches in the College Football Playoff. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, we predict the 2025 College Football Playoff and how far OSU might make it. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Means and Andrew Gillis look ahead to Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. They explore the strategic needs for each position, from quarterbacks to defensive ends, and the impact of the transfer portal. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of Ohio State's recruiting strategy and what it means for the team's future success. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

The transfer portal will officially open on Jan. 2, and Ohio State is expected to be in the market for talent. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik look at Ohio State's roster and what positions need portal help the most in 2026. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis at 614-350-3315. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.