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Previewing Ohio State football’s game against Purdue Nov 07, 2025

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On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠game against Purdue, and make their picks.

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 the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Who is Ohio State football's best Heisman Trophy candidate? Nov 06, 2025

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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, we discuss the Heisman Trophy and what our ballot would look like if the season ended today. 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 the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

An Offensive line update, Michigan and Ohio State’s spot in the College Football Playoff rankings Nov 05, 2025

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The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season are out, putting Ohio State in a favorable place.

The Buckeyes debuted in the No.1 spot in the first rankings of the new 12-team era.

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down what that means going forward. Then Andrew Gillis joins in as the trio reacts to everything Ryan Day, said as OSU prepares to face Purdue on Saturday.

What 3 decisions say about Ohio State's offensive recruiting efforts Nov 04, 2025

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the current state of Ohio State's recruiting classes, focusing on the 2026 and 2027 classes.

They analyze the impact of recent decommitments, particularly that of offensive tackle Aaron Thomas, and the depth of the offensive line. Then the conversation shifts to the promising additions to the 2027 class, including Kellen Wymer and Mason Wilt, and the significance of recruiting local talent.

Ohio State's offensive identity and an important Heisman Trophy discussion Nov 03, 2025

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Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly as a simple weekly question:

Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday?

This week, we break down the first half of a 38-14 win over Penn State, where OSU might've finally leaned completely into its identity. Then we have a Heisman Trophy conversation about Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith.

Reacting to Ohio State football's 38-14 win over Penn State Nov 02, 2025

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Ohio State improved to 8-0 on the season following a 38-14 win over Penn State making it nine straight against the Nittany Lions. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win and discuss where they think OSU will be in the first College Football Playoff rankings. 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 the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Previewing Ohio State football’s game against Penn State Oct 31, 2025

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On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠game against Penn State, and make their picks.

Where Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State fit in the future of the Big Ten Oct 30, 2025

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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 tier all 18 Big Ten teams. 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 the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Brian Hartline, Ohio State's offensive line and a quote from Angry Ryan Day Oct 29, 2025

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything they learned during Ryan Day's press conference in preparation for Ohio State's game against Penn State.

They delve into the offensive line decisions, the running game's effectiveness, and Day's competitive nature. The conversation also touches on the coaching carousel and the future of key staff members like Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia.

How Ohio State's recruiting could benefit from two schools that fired their head coach Oct 28, 2025

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the current state of Ohio State's recruiting class, the impact of recent coaching changes at Penn State and LSU, and the strategies that Ohio State might employ to capitalize on these shifts.

They analyze key players in the 2026 recruiting class, the importance of building relationships with recruits, and the financial considerations that come into play in the modern recruiting landscape. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recruiting from Louisiana and the historical context of Ohio State's recruiting efforts in that state.

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