How fans should feel about the transfer portal and Ohio State's future

Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

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Football, Sports

4.2 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 12 January 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

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

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1:36.7	It is not a leave no doubt pod, though.
1:38.4	Though, I mean, given the subject matter, it might be a leave no doubt pot.
1:42.0	I guess we'll see because it's not necessarily what they did on the field, but it's what they're doing in the front offices because the transfer
1:47.6	portal is open. It opened last Monday and it is open until Friday, which I think people, I think
1:54.3	this is lost on people. It's just because it closes on Friday, it doesn't mean teams can be done
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