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  • 1 hour 25 seconds
    Inside Ohio State football’s 7th spring practice

    Ohio State invited its student body to get a sneak preview of its 2024 football team for spring practice No. 7, and Buckeye Talk is here to tell you what happened.

    Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the play of all three quarterbacks who had positive and negative moments throughout the day.

    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.

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    4 April 2026, 8:20 pm
  • 58 minutes 40 seconds
    Payton Pierce, Riley Pettijohn and and the limitless depth of Ohio State's linebackers

    Ohio State's linebackers were the stars of the 2025 defense, and now both are gone.

    James Laurinaitis might not have two athletic freaks anymore, but in their place might still be a room that has a case for being the deepest on the roster. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss that depth and how it might play out 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.

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    3 April 2026, 6:00 am
  • 46 minutes 49 seconds
    Jeremiah Smith, Garrett Wilson and ranking Ohio State's elite wide receivers

    Which Ohio State first-round wide receiver is the best?

    On this episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to figure that out by looking at all seven of them, which includes the five who've already been drafted and two well on their way to joining them under that description.

    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.

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    2 April 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    What's up with Brock Boyd, Chris Henry Jr. and Ohio State's 2026 offensive philosophy?

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss roster, recruiting strategies, and offensive pace.

    They discuss the impact of young players, transfer portal decisions, and spring practice insights to predict future performance. In this episode, we explore the nuances of football strategy, coaching philosophies, and the importance of efficiency and pace in college football, with insights from Ohio State's coaching staff and analysts.

    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.

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    1 April 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    How deep is Ohio State’s 2026 roster?

    Depth has become a buzzword in college football as a way to describe how you feel about a position room, but does it actually apply to Ohio State in 2026?

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis dive into the 2026 roster, discussing just how deep each position is by looking at who they think will play meaningful snaps this season. The goal is figuring out if that buzzword is actually a strength for OSU 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.

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    31 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ohio State's challenge to its wide receivers and Jeremiah Smith chasing history

    Cortez Hankton spoke for the first time as Ohio State's new wide receiver coach.

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Hankton. Plus, whether Jeremiah Smith can accomplish something in 2026 that only one other wide receiver has ever done.

    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.

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    29 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 40 minutes 31 seconds
    Reactions to Matt Patricia and Ohio State's fourth spring practice

    Matt Patricia is back for his second season as Ohio State's defensive coordinator and spoke with the media for the first time about his new-look unit.

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Patricia. Plus a few other defensive players who had notable things to say.

    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.

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    27 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 52 minutes 40 seconds
    What Ohio State’s Pro Day revealed about the 2025 season

    Key members of Ohio State's 2025 roster just finished up their last event as Buckeyes as they went through pro day.

    As the former OSU standouts prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look back on the last season using the words of those players to define it.

    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.

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    26 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    First impressions of Arthur Smith and Ohio State's third spring practice

    Arthur Smith spoke for the first time as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, providing plenty to talk about.

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Smith. Plus a few other offensive players who had notable things to say.

    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.

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    25 March 2026, 6:04 am
  • 57 minutes 20 seconds
    Ohio State's two most intriguing NFL Draft prospects and a message for Mark Titus

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss  Ohio State's Pro Day and whether two underclassmen should participate.

    Then, they discuss what a former OSU basketball player had to say about the fan base after OSU's loss in the NCAA Tournament.

    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.

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    24 March 2026, 6:00 am
  • 58 minutes 3 seconds
    6 questions for Ohio State football entering the second week of 2026 spring practice

    Ohio State heads into Week 2 of spring practice as it continues its early preparation for the 2026 season.

    On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most intriguing topics on their minds heading into the week.

    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.

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    23 March 2026, 3:33 pm
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