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The latest analysis on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting from cleveland.com's Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Usually, quite a good time.

Episodes

52 min
Jul 22, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 linebackers and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
Jul 21, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 defensive line and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 19 min
Jul 20, 2026
Buckeye Lore: Ohio State's ultimate gamble and a six-year march toward misery

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 min
Jul 17, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 offensive line and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
Jul 16, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 tight ends and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58 min
Jul 15, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 wide receivers and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 5 min
Jul 14, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 running backs and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 1 min
Jul 13, 2026
Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 quarterbacks and beyond

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 18 min
Jul 12, 2026
Buckeye Lore: How Urban Meyer turned Ohio State into a permanent superpower

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 8 min
Jul 9, 2026
Why the 2026 Ohio State-Michigan game matters more than ever

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min
Jul 8, 2026
Evaluating the threat Nebraska or Northwestern could pose to Ohio State in the weeks before Michigan

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 1 min
Jul 7, 2026
A conversation about the talent in the Big Ten vs. SEC

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 21 min
Jul 6, 2026
Buckeye Lore: The night that cracked the Ohio State empire

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 2 min
Jul 3, 2026
Ohio State's run of a commitments and 5-star Austin Miller details his early decision

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
Jul 1, 2026
Is Oregon the toughest opponent on Ohio State's 2026 schedule?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 14 min
Jun 30, 2026
The 12 most dangerous players on Ohio State's 2026 roster

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min
Jun 29, 2026
Buckeye Lore: The promise that revitalize the Ohio State football program

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
Jun 26, 2026
How Ross Bjork is preparing Ohio State for the future of college football

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min
Jun 25, 2026
Another 5-star victory and everything you need to know about Ohio State recruiting

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 min
Jun 24, 2026
Will Ohio State be the final blow to USC's Lincoln Riley era?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 11 min
Jun 23, 2026
Building the perfect college football coaching staff

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53 min
Jun 22, 2026
Buckeye Lore: The tragedy of Earle Bruce and John Cooper

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
Jun 19, 2026
Two quarterback conversations and Ohio State's final weekend of official vistss

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
Jun 18, 2026
How Ohio State's 2026 game against Indiana can shape the Big Ten hierarchy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
Jun 17, 2026
Breaking down Ohio State football’s third June recruiting camp

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 27 min
Jun 16, 2026
Who belongs on Ohio State's Mount Rushmore of the Ryan Day era?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
Jun 12, 2026
Ohio State's second day camp and previewing the third weekend of official visitors for the 2026 recruiting class

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
Jun 11, 2026
What a home game against Maryland can teach us about Ohio State in 2026

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
Jun 10, 2026
Inside Ohio State football's first June 2026 recruiting camp

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min
Jun 9, 2026
Previewing Ohio State football’s 2026 recruiting camps schedule and what to expect

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
Jun 8, 2026
Buckeye Lore: The hire that made Ohio State football

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 min
Jun 8, 2026
The 10-year War: The Decade that built the greatest rivalry in sports

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41 min
Jun 4, 2026
Ohio State's latest quarterback saga and previewing its second weekend of official visitors

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min
Jun 3, 2026
Could Illinois or Iowa be a trap game for Ohio State in 2026?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 17 min
Jun 2, 2026
Jaylen McClain, Devin Sanchez and the Big Ten's top 15 defensive players

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33 min
Jun 1, 2026
Buckeye Lore: The House that Chic Harley Built

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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min
May 28, 2026
Previewing Ohio State football’s first weekend of official visitors for the 2027 recruiting class

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 29 min
May 27, 2026
Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and the Big Ten's top 15 offensive players

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 9 min
May 26, 2026
Ryan Day, Steve Sarkisian and everything on the line in the Ohio State-Texas game

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 5 min
May 21, 2026
Ohio State's ultimate quarterback what if and an unfiltered Ryan 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
May 20, 2026
How Ohio State should approach its 2026 non-Power 4 games

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 6 min
May 19, 2026
Predicting Ohio State football’s 2027 recruiting class 2.0

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 1 min
May 18, 2026
Creating a unique relationship between the Big Ten and a the Group of Five

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 5 min
May 14, 2026
What's going on with Ohio State's quarterback recruiting and plans to build future rooms

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 13 min
May 13, 2026
Why a 24-team College Football Playoff wouldn't be that crazy

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 4 min
May 12, 2026
Ohio State and Alabama's upcoming series and who else it should play in the non-conference schedule

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 7 min
May 11, 2026
6 Ohio State football records in jeopardy of being broken in 2026

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 17 min
Apr 30, 2026
Ranking Ohio State & Texas top prospects, why Brendan Sorsby’s situation matters for the Buckeyes and more

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 min
Apr 29, 2026
Ohio State, Tyler Bowen add another commitment to the 2027 class. What's it mean?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
Apr 28, 2026
Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and the case to be Ohio State's 100th ever first-round NFL Draft pick

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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