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A new era of Buckeye Talk has officially arrived.
Stephen Means is joined by the newest member of the show Stefan Krajisnik as they share their excitement and discuss his background in covering college sports. Then the conversation shifts to the SEC and how teams view Ohio State as a prominent program in the North, the new 12-team College Football Playoff and other various topics related to Ohio State football.
Get to know Stefan as the Buckeye Talk crew prepares for a new era of college football with a new era of your favorite podcast.
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Commitment season is upon us and Ohio State seems to be taking full advantage of it having watched its 2025 recruiting class grow significantly and it might not be done.
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss at OSU’s latest successes. Among includes more success in Alabama thanks to Nick Saban’s retirement, a few cool in-state recruiting stories of perseverance and a look at who could be next up to join the top-ranked class. Plus a discussion of whether Ohio State is trending in the wrong direction in search of a third running back commit.
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It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.
This first weekend features 11 players with five-star recruits Devin Sanchez, Na'eem Offord and Tavien St. Clair plus four-star Nate Roberts headlining as the commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visits, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the seven undecided they would need to land to make this a successful second weekend eventually.
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Five months after taking a first shot at predicting Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis are here to update it.
A lot has changed since that first prediction in February with new options emerging while others may be fading into the background. We're six months away from Signing Day and it seems the OSU is on pace to sign its largest class of the Ryan Day era to replenish a roster expected to see a significant number of players leave after the 2024 season. On this episode, Stephen and Andrew look at where Andrew was right and wrong the first time, then look forward to his 2025 class prediction 2.0.
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Ryan Day teased at the idea of Caleb Downs potentially playing some running back for Ohio State in 2024 and so of course we had to talk about it.
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis explore whether Downs' offensive usage is a realistic thing to expect or just a good idea in the middle of the summer. One person decides to have some fun with it. The other chooses the boring route.
Plus, views from OSU's second 7-on-7 camp featuring a few important 2025 recruiting targes with looming decisions.
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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's final June recruiting camp.
The two discuss four-star running back Bo Jackson choosing to come work with Carlos Locklyn a week after joining the 2025 recruiting class. Then discuss the potential of five-star wide receiver Chris Henry as the top player in the 2026 class. Plus a conversation about where OSU turns for a 20206 quarterback to following five-star Dia Bell's Texas commitment.
But first, they analyze the latest 2025 commitments in four-star wide receiver Quincy Porter and three-star running back Isaiah West.
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Ohio State has quite a history with the prestigious Elite 11 quarterback competition and will try to add to that this week.
There have been 11 players who've gone on to be Buckeyes who had the opportunity to succeed in the competition by earning the honor. Five-star 2025 commit Tavien St. Clair will look to join them. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis look back on OSU's Elite 11 success, what St. Clair can accomplish and his chances of wining MVP
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It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.
This first weekend features 11 players with four-star recruits Carter Lowe and London Merritt headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visits, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the seven undecided they would need to land to make this a successful second weekend eventually.
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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.
The two discuss OSU five-star quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair showing up for the second time this summer and what he had to say about his development. Then they talk about two 2026 quarterbacks who camped Tuesday as Ohio State shifts its focus to that class. Plus a few other noteworthy players in attendance.
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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's second June recruiting camp.
The two discuss OSU's two 2025 commits in five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair and four-star tight end Nate Robert. But after they discuss a four-star recruit in the 2026 class who used an impressive day to not only earn an offer but perhaps market he beginning of a potential great story.
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It’s Week 2 of official visit season for Ohio State meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.
This first weekend features 10 players with four-star recruits De and DeShawn Stewart headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visits, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the seven undecided they would need to land to make this a successful second weekend eventually.
But first a conversation about 2026 five-star defensive lineman Jahkeim Stewart who was at OSU’s second June camp and how realistic they think it is for him to one day end up in Columbus.
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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 recruiting camp.
They look at which recruits may have earned an offer after an impressive first day which ranges from rising senior offensive in the 2025 class to speedy wide receivers in the 2027 class going into their second year of high school. They even discuss the lone five-star who was in town and could be the answer to its safety drought on the recruiting trail.
But first, a conversation about the newest member of OSU’s 2025 recruiting class, four-star running back Bo Jackson.
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This Friday episode of Buckeye Talk is brought to you solely on behalf of the texter community delivering questions.
Among the Ohio State topics discussed by Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis:
Can an elite defense impact a team's offensive aggressiveness?
Changing the recruiting calendar
Ryan Day's son as a quarterback prospect
Which walk-ons would you give a scholarship to in 2024?
Renovating the Woody Hayes Athletic Center
Should OSU run up the score more?
Michigan's potential backslide.
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The conversation revolves around the upcoming camp week for Ohio State, focusing on the recruitment process and the evaluation of high school athletes.
Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the value of this period for building relationships, identifying new talent, and making offers to potential recruits. The conversation covers a range of topics related to Ohio State football, including early offers to young players, the upcoming camp season, and the vision for recruiting and player development. It also delves into specific players and their potential impact on the team. The discussion provides insights into the coaching staff, the recruitment process, and the ongoing evaluation of talent.
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There is a ton of new in the Big Ten as the conference heads into a new era.
It's gotten rid of divisions opening up the possibilities for the conference championships game. It's also expanded its team total to 18. That expansion mixed with a few highly-rated freshmen, big-time transfers and some coaching hires has brought a ton of new faces to the conference as well.
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis take a look at some of the most impactful newcomers to the Big Ten which includes a few people inside the Ohio State football program.
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It’s officially official visit season and Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets.
This first weekend features 10 players with four-star recruits TJ Alford and DeShawn Stewart headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful first weekend eventually.
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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's transfer portal activity, focusing on the players brought in, their impact on the team, and the decision-making process behind the transfers.
It also delves into evaluating the offensive line and the significance of not adding more transfers. The discussion provides insights into the team's strategy, player development, and overall confidence in the offensive line for the upcoming season. The conversation covers an in-depth analysis of Ohio State's offensive line and its performance against top teams. It also delves into the impact of the transfer portal on Ohio State's roster, including the addition of key players and the overall grade for the transfer portal activity
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On this latest episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis catch up on what’s been happening on the recruiting trail for Ohio State.
It’s been about three weeks since the last deep dive into the 2025 class which ranks second nationally. Since then, the Buckeyes suffered a third commitment and a second from a cornerback. It’s also seen another highly-rated wide receiver target reopen his recruitment just as he's set to take his official visit to Columbus.
Stephen and Andrew discuss at all the latest recruiting news and it impacts OSU heading into the summer as it hopes to continue putting together yet another elite class.
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This Tuesday episode of Buckeye Talk is a bittersweet one as we take a break from discussing Ohio State football.
After five years, Nathan Baird is leaving us to head back to Indiana to cover Purdue. So he and Stephen Means spend the next hour reflecting on the past five seasons covering the early stages of the Ryan Day era. They look at the high moments, the low moments and take questions from the Subtext subscribers.
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The Game has fundamentally changed forever.
No longer does the Ohio State-Michigan game hold so much weight regarding either team's football future. But that doesn't change the fact that it's still the biggest rivalry in sports. But does it change how fans will view the consequences of any potential loss?
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis explore that idea alongside the Subtext subscribers.
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