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Will Ohio State football's Jaxon Smith-Njigba have the greatest receiving season ever in 2022? Mar 25, 2022

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba surprised many by turning in the most prolific receiving season in Ohio State history in 2021. Could he be on the verge of something even more history this fall?

Smith-Njigba would need to average 137.3 yards over 15 games, or 147.1 over 14 games, or 158.5 over 13 games to break the FCS record of 2,060 receiving yards. Since he averaged 157.1 over his last eight games of 2021, the question is worth asking. Is the Buckeye receiver set up for a record-shattering season, and what would that mean for his Heisman Trophy chances?

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Ohio State football's edge rushers and defensive tackles continue their friendly rivalry Mar 24, 2022

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Ohio State football's defensive tackles and edge rushers already have a wager on the board for who will finish with more sacks in 2022.

What those players do this spring will help decide that question. On Thursday we updated the progress of J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyliek Williams, Mike Hall and several other defensive linement.

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Did C.J. Stroud make the biggest impression at Ohio State's Pro Day? Mar 23, 2022

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C.J. Stroud threw at Ohio State football's Pro Day to give Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson some familiarity when running routes for NFL coaches, general managers and scouts. But he also acknowledged the experience gave him an early glimpse for when he gores through the process as early as next year, as well as a chance to showcase his own talents for those evaluators.

Nathan and Stephen discuss what they saw from the receiver drills as well as Master Teague's impressive performance, the potential of players like Tyreke Smith and Nicholas Petit-Frere and more.

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What we saw and heard at Ohio State football's third spring practice Mar 22, 2022

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Doug, Nathan and Stephen were all at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for Tuesday's third practice of the spring -- the first in full pads, and the first since spring break. What caught their eye during the periods open to reporters, and what did coach Ryan Day say they shed light on the team's progress?

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Ohio State's basketball season ends, should the Buckeyes be better next year? Mar 21, 2022

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No. 7 seed Ohio State ended its basketball season Sunday with a 71-61 loss to No. 2 seed Villanova. The Buckeyes had opened the NCAA Tournament with a win over No. 10 seed Loyola on Friday.

On this Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises wrap up the Buckeyes' season.

Was this season an underachievement?
What's next for E.J. Liddell and Malaki Branham?
What could Ohio State's team look like next and will the Buckeyes be better?

Ohio State hasn't made the Sweet Sixteen, and that drought is too long. When will it end?

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Should Ohio State football be considered the national championship front-runner? Mar 18, 2022

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Another Friday Fiasco (aka an off-season Monday Madness). Today's topics:

• Ohio State has the third-best betting odds right now to win the 2022 college football national championship. Should it actually be the front-runner?

• From Cinderella upsets to bracket pools to party atmospheres, March Madness is arguably the best American sporting event. Could a 12-team football playoff ever come close to matching it?

• A rundown of some of the best bracket names in the Buckeye Talk pool, including one with an extra special meaning.

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How long will Ohio State basketball last in the NCAA Tournament and other rapid-fire questions Mar 17, 2022

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With football, basketball and real life all colliding this week, we decided to go rapid fire on today's episode?

• Who is Ohio State football's best defensive player right now, and who will it be at the end of the season?

• Could Jim Knowles debut with a top-10 defense?

• Does OSU need to change its approach to be better in the red zone?

• Is OSU basketball's recruiting class a big reason why Chris Holtmann has job security?

• Plenty of nonsense, including worst road trips, OSU football coach fashion trends and our pick for our emergency frozen food choice.

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Who has the best combined football and men's basketball programs in the Big Ten? Mar 16, 2022

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Yesterday we drafted all of the Big Ten football and men's basketball coaches. Today we are taking another combined look at those sports. Which Big Ten school has the best current pairing of football and men's basketball programs? Also, where does Ohio State rank, and how much is basketball really holding it back? Doug, Nathan, Stephen and our Buckeye Talk text subscribers give their answers.

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Drafting the best Big Ten football and men's basketball coaches in one list Mar 15, 2022

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On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means smash the worlds of Big Ten football and Big Ten men's basketball together. They draft the 21 best head coaches from those two sports combined.

That means football coaches like Ryan Day, Mel Tucker and Jim Harbaugh are getting compared to basketball coaches like Chris Holtmann, Tom Izzo and Juwan Howard.

Who makes up the top tier? Where do Day and Holtmann fall in the pecking order? Which two Big Ten schools won't have either of their coaches drafted in the top 21?

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Ohio State basketball in the NCAA Tournament: Chance at a run, or another early exit? Mar 14, 2022

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Ohio State basketball is a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament against No. 10 Loyola in Pittsburgh on Friday, and Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises are here to discuss it on the Monday Buckeye Talk.

Is E.J. Liddell a little frustrated with his team after the Buckeyes have lost four of five?
How healthy will Ohio State be for the game?
Loyola can shoot 3-pointers and play pretty good defense. Can Ohio State handle that?
How many points do Liddell and Malaki Branham need to combine to score for Ohio State to win?
Ohio State has been an NCAA Tournament quality team in all five of Chris Holtmann's seasons. Just seven other teams in the country can say that. But does it matter if the Buckeyes don't do anything in the tournament?

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