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Inside Ohio State football’s 8th spring practice Apr 04, 2026

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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.

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Payton Pierce, Riley Pettijohn and and the limitless depth of Ohio State's linebackers Apr 03, 2026

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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.

Jeremiah Smith, Garrett Wilson and ranking Ohio State's elite wide receivers Apr 02, 2026

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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.

What's up with Brock Boyd, Chris Henry Jr. and Ohio State's 2026 offensive philosophy? Apr 01, 2026

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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.

How deep is Ohio State’s 2026 roster? Mar 31, 2026

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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.

Ohio State's challenge to its wide receivers and Jeremiah Smith chasing history Mar 29, 2026

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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.

Reactions to Matt Patricia and Ohio State's fourth spring practice Mar 27, 2026

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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.

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What Ohio State’s Pro Day revealed about the 2025 season Mar 26, 2026

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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.

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First impressions of Arthur Smith and Ohio State's third spring practice Mar 25, 2026

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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.

Ohio State's two most intriguing NFL Draft prospects and a message for Mark Titus Mar 24, 2026

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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.

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