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The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. 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 safety. 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

Published: 3 July 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. 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 cornerback. 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

Published: 2 July 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. 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 linebacker. 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. 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. 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as  Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. 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 wide receivers. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. 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 running backs. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, looking at its past, present and future under Day. Up first, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss quarterbacks. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis are joined by Ohio State football's 2027 quarterback commit Brady Edmunds. Edmunds discusses his recent five-day visit to Columbus, committing just days after the Michigan loss, his plans for community involvement, and his role in recruiting other top players to join him. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

It’s the final week of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus. This first weekend features 16 players with five-star commits Chris Henry Jr., and Blaine Bradford headlining as two of the seven commits. Five-star Bralan Womack headlines the nine undecided targets. 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 final weekend eventually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Commitment season is upon us and Ohio State seems to be taking full advantage of it, having watched its 2026 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, which include commits on the offensive line, defensive line and running back. Plus, previewing a few important upcoming dates and who could be on commit watch. 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Ohio State opens its 2025 season by facing Texas for what will be the fifth time in program history, hoping to break a tie.  OSU and the Longhorns have split the previous four meetings, with each getting a home game (winning as the visitor) and each getting a win in a bowl game. Ryan Day’s 2024 team claimed the most recent back in January in the Cotton Bowl on their way to a national title. As they gear up for the rematch on Aug. 30, what can those four previous games tell us about what to expect? Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis will spend the next few weeks exploring these four games. They’ll look at what went right, what went wrong and everything in between using the same Retalkables format we’ve used for the past five years. Only this time, we’ll look through these games with a 2025 lens as a unique way to talk about game No. 5.  Up first, a 2005 meeting where Vince Young came to Columbus and left with a 25-22 win in a game between the nation’s No. 2 and No. 5 teams. 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets. This third weekend features 12 players with Sam Greer, Maxwell Riley, CJ Sanna and Tucker Smith headlining as the four 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 third weekend eventually. But first, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss what athletic director Ross Bjork's plan is for Ohio State as college sports enters a new era. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

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 2025 recruiting camp. The two discuss OSU's two 2027 commits in five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown and four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds. But they also discuss a bevy of other players which includes a Glenville product already committed elsewhere. 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

The college football you grew up with is officially no more, thanks to an unprecedented decision by the American government. In the future, all student-athletes will be paid directly by the schools they represent, introducing a new era in college sports. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down this decision, what it means for college football and how it impacts Ohio State. Plus, some thoughts on the latest non-update concerning the Buckeyes' biggest rival. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

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 five players, with five-star safety Jett Washington headlining as the highest-rated visitor. But plans have recently changed with him now visiting Oregon On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the impact of Washington’s change of plans, plus a look at the other four players who will visit. But first, a conversation about 2027 borderline five-star quarterback commit Brady Edmunds, who was at OSU’s first 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered, but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, we crown a winner as we’ve finally reached our conclusion. 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss Ohio State football records and potential records that could be broken in the 2025 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

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 three-star tight end Corbyn Fordham 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, 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. 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

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Which former  Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. We’ve finally reached the final stage of this discussion with the debut of our Final Four featuring Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Chris Spielman and James Laurinaitis. Here’s Part 1 of that discussion. 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. We’ve finally reached the final stage of this discussion with the debut of our Final Four featuring Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Chris Spielman and James Laurinaitis. Here’s Part 1 of that discussion. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

One year into the new 12-team College Football Playoff format we are already seeing tweaks made to it. No longer will conference champions be awarded a free ride to the quarterfinals as instead a straight-seeding approach will be applied. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look back at Ohio State's 2024 national title run and see where things would've been different and if Ryan Day still would've led the program to glory had the new rules been used last 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with our final Elite 8 matchup featuring Chris Spielman and J.T. Barrett 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with our third Elite 8 matchup featuring Troy Smith and James Laurinaitis. 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

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with our second Elite 8 matchup featuring Archie Griffin and A.J. Hawk. 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with our first Elite 8 matchup featuring Orlando Pace and Eddie George. 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Which former Ohio State player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with Part 2 of our Sweet 16. 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with Part 1 of our Sweet 16. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That continues with Part 2 of our first round. 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. That mission starts today with the first half of Round 1. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That's what we'll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn't about just being the best. It's about telling the story of a program and who we can't tell that story without. To do so, we start by unveiling the full bracket and discussing who just missed the cut. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

In this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss a variety of topics related to college football. They debate whether Ohio State would have beaten Texas if certain plays hadn't occurred, focusing on the final two minutes and the likelihood of overtime. The hosts also explore the quarterback situation at Ohio State, particularly the competition between Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin. Finally, they analyze Sherrone Moore's suspension at Michigan, the broader implications of the sign-stealing scandal, and Jim Knowles' departure from Ohio State, including his recent comments and the unique pressures of coaching at Ohio State. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Ohio State's 2025 schedule is filled with opponents featuring quality options at quarterback so Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis used this episode of Buckeye Talk to break them all down. They do so answering a simple question about a young, but talented OSU quarterback room: How many other programs in the country have a room you'd be willing to trade Ohio State's for? 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

In this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gilliss discuss the biggest threats to Ohio State's chances of repeating as national champions. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

In this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into their first predictions for Ohio State's 2026 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Year 1 of the expanded Big Ten produced a season where the conference saw four teams make the College Football Playoff, with Ohio State eventually winning a national title while Oregon won the conference. So what's in store for Year 2 in 2025? On this Monday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik reestablish their Big Ten tiers following the closing of the spring transfer portal window. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Ohio State's transfer portal activity hasn't been nearly as loud as what's been happening around the country, but that doesn't mean it doesn't impact the program. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik look at how a few players changing homes impact OSU's 2025 schedule. 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Ohio State is headed to the world of hypotheticals, at least on this Thursday. As a way to discuss where OSU's roster sits heading into the summer, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik use transfer portal logic and answer a simple question. If you could add anyone around the country to the 2025 roster, who would you pick 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's recent press conference, covering topics such as future roster management and the ongoing quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz. They also touched on defensive tackle depth and the overall impact of the transfer portal on 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Ohio State just had the most first-round NFL Draft picks of the Ryan Day era. Can they repeat it in 2026? As OSU heads into a new era in 2025, there are already a few players on the roster who are seeing their names pop up in early mock drafts for the 2026 NFL Draft. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik make some early predicitons on who could be next Day 1 picks for the 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State’s impressive performance in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Buckeyes had 14 players selected, with 11 of them going in the top 150 picks. They also share their observations from the Under Armour showcase, highlighting standout recruits while exploring the potential for Ohio State to maintain its streak of producing first-round wide receivers through 2030. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Ohio State set a new record for the Ryan Day era in the 2025 NFL Draft with four players selected in the first round, the most with him as the head coach. In a year where OSU hopes to make draft history coming off a national title, it got off to a good start on Day 1 with Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson, Tyleik Williams and Josh Simmons hearing their names called. All four represent something important for the program under Day. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down all four picks while also posing an interesting question about its choice at quarterback 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

The 2025 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Ohio State is on a mission to be known as the king of every position in college football. Defensively, that journey toward being “Position U” has already made some strong statements in some places while needing a little more work in others. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss where those areas are on both ends of the spectrum. They analyze recruiting, player development, and NFL draft success under Ryan Day’s coaching era. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Ohio State is on a mission to be known as the king of every position in college football. Offensively, that journey towards being "Position U" has already made some strong statements in some places while needing a little more work in others. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss where those areas are on both ends of the spectrum. They analyze recruiting, player development, and NFL draft success under Ryan Day's coaching era. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and get the text: 614-350-3315. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Ohio State's program is littered with future NFL prospects, whether they’re people who just left the program, 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 2025 and 2026 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025