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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis as they dive into the latest on Ohio State football. The trio discusses Ohio State's evolving run game, focusing on Bo Jackson's role and potential impact. They discuss the challenges posed by the transfer portal and its implications for the Buckeyes' roster management. The team also reflects on Ryan Day's recent p...

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, take a big picture look at how OSU's done through six games and if we think any team is truly a threat. Plus, a reaction to Penn State firing James Franklin. Instead of seeing how the...

Ohio State improved to 3-0 in Big Ten play with a 34-16 win over Illinois. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik react to the win and what it revealed about OSU's 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 this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's ⁠Big Ten opponent, Illinois, and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: Can this be considered a trap game? If this game is closer, or Illinois wins, what does it look like? The trio makes their game predictions and; What other teams should OSU fans keep an eye on this weekend? Thanks for...

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show.  A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we’ll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down who they think Ohio State’s best Heisman Trophy candidate should be. Thanks for list...

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s upcoming game against Illinois. The trio focuses on Ryan Day’s mindset, the team’s motivation, and the importance of player development. They delve into the defensive line’s performance, concerns about the kicking game, and the offensive line’s rotation, highlighting the challenges and strategie...

Flip season has arrived in college football recruiting, and Ohio State is active. With Signing Day two months away, OSU has turned its energy in the 2026 class toward adding a few more names to a top 10 class, even if those names have already committed elsewhere. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into those names and what flipping them would mean and why doing s...

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we take a bird's eye view at what's possible for OSU has they chase back-to-back champions Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their sch...

Ohio State improved to 2-0 in Big Ten play with a 42-3 win over Minnesota. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win and what the first two conference games have taught us about OSU’s chances of getting back to the conference championship game for the first time since 2020. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messag...

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Big Ten opponent, Minnesota and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: How Minnesota’s flaws provide a chance for OSU to improve; What success and failure look like in a game where the Buckeyes are favorited by 23.5 points; The trio make their game predictions and; What other teams OSU fan...

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we’ll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Big Ten quarterbacks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messa...

As Ohio State returns to Columbus for its only home game of October, it does so with some issues to solve. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down everything Ryan Day said during his weekly press conference, where the major talking point was special teams, a former five-star defensive lineman and OSU's offensive approach. Thanks for listening t...

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we break down an offense that showed that even in a 24-6 win over Washington, OSU is still trying to figure out its identity. Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we deci...

Ohio State opened up Big Ten play with a 24-6 win over Washington, where its defense was once again the star of the show. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win by looking at what might be the nation's best unit and the statement OSU made against the Huskies. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from expe...

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠ first Big Ten opponent, Washington and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: What should be the vibe around this game? The trio returns to make their game picks. In a loaded week of college football, which ones matter the most to OSU? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to g...

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. Up first, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down what it means to be a super team in college football and whether OSU has the DNA to be...

Ohio State is preparing to head west to face Washington in a season-opener that should test both sides of the ball. On offense, it's another chance for a young quarterback to cross another objective off the list in his path to elite status. On defense, it's a chance for the one potential question mark to show it's found quality answers. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajis...

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we take a step outside the OSU bubble to look around the rest of the Big Ten. Conference play has officially arrived, and a few teams have already made early statements while others f...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State enters its first bye week looking to improve and also build on its early success. On defense, that means continuing on what's been an impressive start to Matt Patricia's time as the coordinator. But what more is in store in the coming weeks? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis explore those offensive question marks and rea...

Ohio State enters its first bye week looking to improve and also build on its early success. On offense, that means continuing to create an identity with new playcaller Brian Hartline and new quarterback Julian Sayin. But that also means figuring out many of the small details that still have question marks over the next two weeks. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik an...

Ohio State is heading into its first bye week of the 2025 season, using it to prepare for the future instead of a week off. Here at Buckeye Talk, we're taking the same approach. Driven by a survey set out to our Subtext Subscribers, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are taking inventory as we use the people who matter most to create the best product possible. Thanks for listening t...

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State⁠ leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we look at the Buckeyes' shaky red zone trips against Ohio. We evaluate whether the failures were signs of long-term issues or simply a one-off. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk...

Ohio State closed out its non-conference schedule with a 37-9 win over Ohio, and now it has two weeks to prepare for the Big Ten. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win and evaluate what's next. They discuss what they learned about this team through three games and what it means going forward. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sig...

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's Week 3 opponent Ohio and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: How Ohio’s offense can poke holes on Ohio State’s defense The trio returns to make their game picks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew...

Julian Sayin might be the best quarterback in the Big Ten by the end of the season, but which Ohio State opponent poses the biggest threat to that title? The conference has seen an uptick in talent at the position over the past five years. Now, OSU's 2025 schedule is littered with talented field generals capable of making it pay if it doesn't come ready to play each week. On this episode of Buckey...