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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 div...

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...

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-...

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 h...

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...

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 Buck...

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-...

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 hav...

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 y...

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...

Ohio State and USC will face each other as conference opponents for the first time when OSU heads west on Oct. 31. It's the first game on the back half of the schedule and could end up being a checkpoint in the season for both, depending on everything that happens leading up to it. Could Ryan Day provide the final blow to what has so far been an underwhelming Lincoln Riley era in Los Angeles? Or w...

What's the best coaching staff you can build using only college football coaches? That's the theme of today's episode of Buckeye Talk. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis have 138 FBS coaches to choose from. Each staff will feature a head coach, coordinators on both sides of the ball and nine other position coaches. Follow along to see who can be the most creative. Thanks for listeni...

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...

It’s the final week of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2027 targets will be on campus. This weekend features a small group, but it features its second-longest tenured commit, who arrives looking for answers to what has suddenly become an interesting recruitment. Plus, five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown. But first, a discussion about Ohio State's final Jun...

What are we to make of the run Indiana has gone on the last two years, and is it actually a threat to Ohio State? Are the Hoosiers just the most extreme version of a Cinderella story where the clock will eventually strike midnight? Or are they the ultimate living proof of how the sport is changing? As they look ahead to an Oct. 17 matchup in Bloomington, Indiana, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik...

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. 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 connec...

If you were to make a Mount Rushmore of Ohio State football players strictly from the Ryan Day era, who would you choose? That's what Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss on this episode of Buckeye Talk. With the help of the subtext subscribers, the trio reveals who they think would belong on that mountain and why. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text m...

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 to...

It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2027 targets will be on campus. This third weekend features OSU's largest group of the summer with nine people already scheduled to be in town. Headlining that group are five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and five-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne Jr. But first, a discussion about Ohio State's second June camp...

Ohio State will face Maryland for the first time since the Big Ten's expansion and cold quietly be an intriguing matchup. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss why. Plus mapping out what an unexpected upset would even look like. Sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Get the insider analysis, have your voic...

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 2026 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 c...

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 s...

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 tod...

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 six players, with Eli Johnson, Angelo Smith and Wyatt Smith headlining as the three commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the importance of the visit and what they could potentially bring to t...

Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule starts with two teams that, on paper, don't look like talent-equated opponents. But that's what makes both so interesting. On an already loaded schedule, Illinois and Iowa can be easy to overlook. Does that make these two weeks the epitome of a trap game situation? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Means⁠,...