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Welcome to the ‘Leave No Doubt’ pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly as a simple weekly question: Did the Buckeyes leave no doubt on Saturday? We kick off the 2026 season by rewatching a 56-3 win over Ball State. We look at what the offense showed in the first half, where the defense potentially left some doubt and why the QB2 job is still up for grabs. Plus a conversation about the most stressful player on the roster and why he’s so important.

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's season-opening opponent, Ball State, and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: Drafting which under the radar players we're most excited to see. What Ohio State needs to accomplish this week Game predictions: Will OSU cover the 50-point spread? 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.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. This week, we discuss how confident we are in each position group heading into the season with the help of our Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. 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.

Week 1 has arrived for Ohio State as it prepares to face Ball State. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything Ryan Day had to say at his weekly presser as he previews the season opener. 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.

The 2026 college football season has arrived, and Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are making their playoff picks on the final Mark It Down Monday before the Ohio State Buckeyes open the season against Ball State on Saturday. The conversation starts by discussing what they think OSU's 12-game regular-season record might be and whether they think it wins the Big Ten Championship. Then they discuss who gets the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff and who makes the Final Four. Finally, they reveal who they think will win the national title. 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.

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2026 season. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big-picture perspective. Up first, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to come to a consensus on Ohio State's top 22 players heading into the 2026 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.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss the most important non-Ohio State games to its fans in 2026. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take a look around the country, discussing games of different levels of national importance that still matter to OSU. Some of them have a direct impact on their path to a Big Ten title. Others are about looking ahead to potential College Football Playoff matchups. Then others are just about personal interest during the bye week.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss all the updates Ryan Day provided on where Ohio State's roster stands as it comes off its third scrimmage of fall 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.

It’s another Mark It Down Monday, and as the 2025 college football season draws near, it’s time for Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis to check in with some major predictions. In this episode, it’s the Heisman Trophy and Ohio State's recent history of finalists. Since Ryan Day arrived in 2017, OSU has had at least one finalist in all but two years. Four have been quarterbacks, plus a wide receiver and a defensive end. Today, we predict whether that run can continue in 2026, but with a bit of a twist. This time, we're drafting our Heisman Finalists as a way to make this a little more fun. 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.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything they learned about Ohio State three weeks through fall camp. Plus a reaction to the Buckeyes being No. 1 in the preseason AP poll. 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.

Jeremiah Smith may already be the greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history. But can he be the best player, period? As we wrap up three of diving into the star player, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore what it would take for him to sit at the top of the list of OSU greats 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.

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 we try to answer on this episode of Buckeye Talk with the help of the subtext subscribers. Thanks for listening 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.

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 talent. Today, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look at the recruit of the top player in the 2024 class. We discuss the impact of his commitment, the rollercoaster of a year that followed, an eventful Signing Day and why it was so important that OSU held onto him. 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.

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 yards and touchdowns will Julian Sayin have? The combined yards of Bo Jackson and Isaiah West Who will be OSU’s second-leading receiver? Tight end receptions The defense’s sack and tackle leaders Yards per play for both the offense and defense 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.

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 deepest OSU has had in quite some time thanks to a massive influx of talent in the transfer portal, plus some young guys already in the program who are ready for action. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the defense from a holistic view to decide just how many options Patricia has. 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.

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 into the feelings as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss one of OSU's returning captains, Brandon Inniss. What exactly should we make of the type of impact he can have in 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.

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 trail and the topics you should still care about even as the focus shifts to what's happening on the field in the present, less about 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.

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 dive into everything ranging from running back developments, what's up with the offensive line and whether a freshman might be pushing for a starting job. 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.

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 2026 As part of the discussion, the three talk: How many Buckeyes are locks to get trees in 2026? OSU has constantly had elite quarterback play, but has only had one earn a tree since 2006. Does that drought end in 2026? How many first-team All-Americans will Ohio State have and which side of the ball will have 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.

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 Gillis had a ton to talk about. Among the things discussed: • A recent development with Legend Bey and the running back room; • What's going on with OSU's secondary; • The numerous options developing across the defense.

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 players they believe in the most for the 2026 season. Which players will pop? Which backups will earn more playing time? Which good players will be great? Which great players will become legends? Each gives their player, plus whether or not their crazy predictions for the season align with the texters. 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.

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 the next two days to dive into all of it. Over the next two days, Buckeye Talk will discuss the most important questions looming around the program heading into 2026. Today, we look at a defense that only returns three starters from 2025. 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.

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 the next two days to dive into all of it. Over the next two days, Buckeye Talk will discuss the most important questions looming around the program heading into 2026. Up first, the offense. 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.

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 on both sides of the ball in that game. It's a way for the trio to talk about the Ohio State position battles while also putting them on the spot for a prediction: Name the 11 players who will take the first snap on offense and the 11 who will take the first snap on defense. 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.

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 Utah coach Kyle Whittingham and what that means for the rivalry going forward. 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.

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 Gillis discuss everything else Day and the players said as OSU prepares for the 2025 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.

-- 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 expansion, revenue sharing and the relationship between the Big Ten and the SEC. 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.

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 Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis reveal their ballots as three of the 31 voters in cleveland.com’s preseason Big Ten Media Poll. The trio share where they ranked Ohio State and who they picked to win Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. They also discuss who could win Coach of the Year, how many teams the conference will get in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff and which coach should be on the hot seat. 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.

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 close things out today with a look a year that watched every Ohio State fan, player, coach or even media member go through every emotion imaginable on their way to finally making it all worth it. This is the story about how Ryan Day and Ohio State finally left no doubt and the scars suffered on the path to get there. 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.

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 safeties. 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.

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 cornerbacks. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.