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Is Ohio State's offense approach start to cause doubt in its ceiling? Sep 29, 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 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 decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what’s next.

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.

What Ohio State’s 24-6 win over Washington taught us about its defense Sep 28, 2025

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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.

Previewing Ohio State football’s game against Washington Sep 26, 2025

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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?

Why college football's next 'Super Team' isn't as far away as you think Sep 25, 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. 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 that in 2025. 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.

Ohio State's potential defensive flaw and a statement it can make against Washington Sep 24, 2025

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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 Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss both of those subjects, plus everything else Ryan Day addressed ahead of Saturday's game.

What Ohio State learned about its Big Ten schedule during the bye week Sep 22, 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 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 fell flat.

Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what’s next.

Arvell Reese, Devin Sanchez and the most pressing issues surrounding Ohio State’s defense Sep 18, 2025

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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 reassess where the defense is heading into Big Ten play.

Brandon Inniss, Julian Sayin and the most pressing issues surrounding Ohio State’s offense Sep 17, 2025

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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 and Andrew Gillis explore those offensive question marks and reassess where the offense is heading into Big Ten play.

The Ohio State football team aren't the only people using its bye week to improve Sep 16, 2025

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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.

Why there’s still no doubt about Ohio State’s offense despite a shaky final non-conference game Sep 15, 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 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.

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