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Thoughts on TreVeyon Henderson, Ryan Watts, QB timeline and more as OSU coaches talk end of spring football Apr 24, 2021

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This is the official wrap on spring football for the Ohio State Buckeyes as Ryan Day, Kerry Coombs and Kevin Wilson spoke with reporters on Friday for a final evaluation of everything that happened during spring football practice. On this weekend Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means discuss what the coaches said about the quarterback battle, improved talent on defense, offensive line plans and what's ahead for young players like TreVeyon Henderson, Ryan Watts, Gee Scott and Cam Martinez.

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How the Elite 11 quarterback competition has shaped Ohio State football's QBU aspirations: Buckeye Futures Friday Apr 23, 2021

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Class of 2022 commitment Quinn Ewers will be the sixth Ohio State quarterback in as many years to participate in the finals of the Elite 11 quarterback series. On this BFF recruiting episode, Nathan and Stephen discuss what Elite 11 has meant for the QBs coming through OSU's program and what it also means for the Buckeyes' attempt to create a QBU identity. Also, what is happening with 2023 quarterback recruiting and will the five-star or bust approach continue after Ewers?

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Drafting the 12 true freshmen that will help Ohio State the most this football season Apr 22, 2021

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On this Buckeye Talk it's time for another draft, but this time with a special guest.

Aaron Hake, who won the Buckeye Talk NCAA Tournament bracket contest, is collecting his prize by joining Nathan Baird, Doug Lesmerises and Stephen Means to draft the 12 true freshmen that will help Ohio State football the most in the 2021 season. This is not a draft about career projections. This is a draft about helping in the fall. Each person made three picks, which brought the draft to 12 players, so get ready to find out where quarterback Kyle McCord, receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson and defenders like Jack Sawyer, Denzel Burke and Jantzen Dunn were picked in the draft.

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Resetting the Ohio State football depth chart, and answering rapid-fire questions Apr 21, 2021

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Back on January 21, Nathan put together his expected depth chart going into Ohio State football's offseason. Now that we've had a spring full of intelligence and a Spring Game to watch with our own eyes, what has changed? Doug and Stephen chime in with their thoughts on the two-deep at every position.

Also, we tackle our text subscribers' rapid-fire questions on everything from the transfer repercussions of the quarterback battle to kicking game concerns to the largest animal we are confident we could beat in a fight.

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Where will Ohio State's defense rank in 2021? Apr 20, 2021

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Everyone knows Ohio State slumped to the middle of the pack nationally in defense in 2020, held back mostly by its pass defense. Should fans expect a turnaround this fall? Doug, Nathan and Stephen predict where Ohio State's 2021 defense will rank based on what they saw and heard around the team during spring practice and at Saturday's Spring Game.

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Buckeye Talk Headlines, April 19 Apr 19, 2021

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The Buckeyes finish spring football. Garrett Wilson’s glorious season in the slot, and why his move back outside makes the Buckeyes more dangerous. Through Ronnie Hickman, Craig Young Ohio State football finally puts the bullet to use. Jack Sawyer’s promising spring makes Ohio State football’s defense dangerous again. Ohio State football season opens Saturday, September 11 vs. Oregon.

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Ohio State Spring Game wrapup: QB battle; Jack Sawyer is legit; the Bullet arrives; cornerbacks flash Apr 17, 2021

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The Ohio State Buckeyes held their spring football game in Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and Nathan Baird, Doug Lesmerises and Stephen Means are here to go over everything that happened.

First, Nathan focuses on the quarterbacks and wonders how much of a lead C.J. Stroud has in that three-way fight to replace Justin Fields.

Then, Stephen examines the rest of the offense, including the receiver depth and the interesting options at running back.

Finally, Doug talks through the defense and the way young players like Craig Young, Lathan Ransom, Cam Martinez, Ryan Watts and Jack Sawyer showed how they could help the Buckeyes in 2021.

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Garrett Wilson changes position, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. rise up at receiver Apr 16, 2021

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Time for an Ohio State receiver breakdown with Nathan Baird, Stephen Means and Doug Lesmerises. On this Friday Buckeye Talk, they go over Garrett Wilson's move out of the slot; Chris Olave's explanation for turning down the NFL; Julian Fleming's health and potential; Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout spring; and Marvin Harrison's real arrival as a freshman.

Brian Hartline and the veteran OSU receivers offered insights in interviews and Nathan, Stephen and Doug analyze it all.

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Ohio State 2021 Spring Game preview Apr 15, 2021

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Thursday's Buckeye Talk is all about the Spring Game. We don't know if Ohio State will tackle. We don't know how much certain veterans will play. However, Doug, Nathan and Stephen all expect to come out of the day with a better understanding of this roster and what lineups might look like in the fall.

Obviously a lot of attention will be paid to the quarterbacks, which also opens our discussion. Doug, Nathan and Stephen also each name three other things they are most looking forward to observing in Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

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Drafting the 51 best football players on Ohio State's current roster Apr 14, 2021

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Through watching short glimpses of practice and talking to coaches and players all spring, the thoughts around many Ohio State football players have changed. With that info gathered, and the spring game coming Saturday, it's time to rank the best current Buckeyes.

On this big Wednesday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means do that by drafting players based on their production, potential, health and how they've looked and been talked about this spring. It's a great way to get an overall view of the roster, and though you are sure to disagree with some of the picks, a fun way to talk about the Buckeyes.

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