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Everyone is healthy and ready to play Saturday in Ohio Stadium in this version of an Ohio State spring game draft from Buckeye Talk. There are two full 22-player teams to be drafted, and Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis go head-to-head with their selections while Stephen Means moderates. With so many options on both sides of the ball, we’re splitting things up and doing just the starting 11 on o...

Ryan Day spoke for the final time ahead of Ohio State's Spring Game on Saturday. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything he had to say. Plus, their first impressions of OSU's new special teams coordinator, Robby Discher. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik an...

Carlos Locklyn isn't worried about Ohio State's 2026 running back room, even if more than half of it isn't available in the spring. He thinks by the time the season starts, he'll have people he's comfortable playing. That starts with Bo Jackson and Isaiah West as the top returners, but is quickly becoming a coversation about freshman Legend Bey. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stef...

Ohio State is trying to replace one of the best safeties in program history, and you do that by giving yourself options. OSU has plenty of those developing as it goes through spring practice. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the safety room and everything they learned from Matt Guerrieri. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up...

Ohio State's cornerback room has a lot of new faces, even if the top of the depth chart is well-known. The challenge for OSU this spring is building depth behind Jermaine Mathews and Devin Sanchez. So how's that process going? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis answer those questions. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messa...

Which Ohio State football player is wearing the Block 'O' jersey in 2026? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore the options. By doing so, they may have also stumbled upon the guys who will serve as captains this season as OSU looks for new leadership. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts ⁠Stephen Mea...

Ohio State is entering the back half of spring practice, and head coach Ryan Day provided some updates on the 2026 roster. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the injury situations in the offensive line and the running back rooms and how that impacts the development of the running game—that plus plenty more. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Tal...

Ohio State invited its student body to get a sneak preview of its 2026 football team for spring practice No. 78 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...

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...

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, Stefa...

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...

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...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 ex...

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 Krajis...

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 6...

How many Ohio State football players have some skill on the basketball court? In honor of the NCAA Tournament starting today, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis use this episode of Buckeye Talk to draft our best starting fives of Buckeyes to take from the field to the court. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Kraj...

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's approach to building its 2027 recruiting class. Plus, a few important targets expected to visit during the spring. 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 o...

Two spring practices is enough to have every possible hot take about the Ohio State football team, right? OK, probably not. But it can at least be a creative way to talk about things. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw on those first two days and how it impacts the way they view this team in 2026 and beyond. Thanks for listening...

Ohio State basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. The Buckeyes earn a No. 8 seed and will play No. 9-seeded TCU on Friday. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the importance of OSU's return to the big dance and whether it's capable of making a run. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from...

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take questions from the Subtext subscribers. The trio discusses quarterback Julian Sayin's development, who stood out on the defensive line on the first day of spring practice, Ohio State's offensive approach and a fun video game-theme hypothetical. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messag...

Ohio State held its first spring practice, providing the first opportunity to see a new 2026 roster featuring 51 new players. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw in the hour-long open window. Then they react to what Ryan Day said about the start of the 2026 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text mess...