Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com
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300 episodes
The latest analysis on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting from cleveland.com's Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik. Usually, quite a good time.
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Jeremiah Smith’s greatest plays and Ohio State’s wide receiver Mount Rushmore
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…
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Is Jeremiah Smith the most important Ohio State recruit of the Ryan Day era?
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…
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Predicting Ohio State football's 2026 stats
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…
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How Ohio State plans to deploy its 2026 defense
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…
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A real conversation about Brandon Inniss' impact as an Ohio State football player
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…
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3 Ohio State recruiting storylines to keep an eye on heading into the 2026 season
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…
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Most important things learn from Ohio State's first week of fall camp 2026
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…
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Predicting Ohio State’s 2026 first-team All-Americans: Mark It Down Monday
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…
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Ohio State starts 2026 fall camp: Day 1, what we saw and heard
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…
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Driving the bus for Ohio State Buckeyes ready to break out in 2026
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…
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6 questions about Ohio State’s defense heading into 2026 fall camp
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…
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6 questions about Ohio State's offense heading into 2026 fall camp
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…
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Predicting Ohio State’s 22 starters vs. Ball State: Mark It Down Monday
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…
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How Kyle Whittingham's arrival impacts the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry
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…
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The most interesting things Ryan Day said at 2026 Big Ten Media Days
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…
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Why Tony Petitti and the Big Ten are sold on a 24-team College Football Playoff
-- 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…
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Breaking down the 2026 Big Ten Preseason Poll and how many teams could make the College football Playoff
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…
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Buckeye Lore: How Ohio State went through hell to finally leave no doubt
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…
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Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 safeties 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…
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Setting expectations for Ohio State football’s 2026 cornerbacks 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Two quarterback conversations and Ohio State's final weekend of official vists
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Buckeye Lore: The Decade that built the greatest rivalry in sports
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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