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Ross Bjork’s plan for Ohio State football and previewing the third weekend of official visitors for the 2026 recruiting class Jun 13, 2025

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Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets.

This third weekend features 12 players with Sam Greer, Maxwell Riley, CJ Sanna and Tucker Smith headlining as the four commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.

The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful third weekend eventually.

But first, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss what athletic director Ross Bjork's plan is for Ohio State as college sports enters a new era.

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Building the perfect Ohio State quarterback Jun 12, 2025

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Inside Ohio State football's second June 2025 recruiting camp Jun 10, 2025

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's second June 2025 recruiting camp.

The two discuss OSU's two 2027 commits in five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown and four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds. But they also discuss a bevy of other players which includes a Glenville product already committed elsewhere.

Everything you need to know about the House settlement’s impact on Ohio State football Jun 09, 2025

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The college football you grew up with is officially no more, thanks to an unprecedented decision by the American government.

In the future, all student-athletes will be paid directly by the schools they represent, introducing a new era in college sports. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down this decision, what it means for college football and how it impacts Ohio State. Plus, some thoughts on the latest non-update concerning the Buckeyes' biggest rival.

A 5-star quarterback and previewing Ohio State football’s second weekend of official visitors for the 2025 recruiting class Jun 06, 2025

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It’s Week 2 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2026 targets will be on campus.

This second weekend was supposed to feature five players, with five-star safety Jett Washington headlining as the highest-rated visitor. But plans have recently changed with him now visiting Oregon

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the impact of Washington’s change of plans, plus a look at the other four players who will visit.

But first, a conversation about 2027 borderline five-star quarterback commit Brady Edmunds, who was at OSU’s first June camp.

Previewing Ohio State football’s 2025 recruiting camps schedule and what to expect Jun 05, 2025

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Recruiting is in full swing around college football as targets take official visits and Ohio State hosts its annual recruiting camps.

Today is the first of five camps this month, providing a chance for a few targets and commits to work with their future coaches, while others try to make a name for themselves. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis break down the biggest storylines headed into camps and which players OSU fans should keep an eye on.

Revealing the winner of Ohio State's 'Greatest Buckeye' bracket Jun 03, 2025

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Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye?

That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered, but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history.

But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, we crown a winner as we’ve finally reached our conclusion.

6 Ohio State football records in jeopardy of being broken in 2025 Jun 02, 2025

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss Ohio State football records and potential records that could be broken in the 2025 season.

OSU has already broken its fair share of both individual and team records since Ryan Day took over the program in 2019 and a few more may be on the table this season. After looking back at some of those records, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look ahead to what could be the longest season in school history and predict a few that could potentially fall.

Previewing Ohio State football’s first weekend of official visitors for the 2026 recruiting class May 30, 2025

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It’s officially official visit season and Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets.

This first weekend features 10 players with three-star tight end Corbyn Fordham headlining as the lone commit. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.

The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful first weekend eventually.

Archie Griffin's Ohio State aura and a conversation about an unmatchable accomplishment May 29, 2025

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Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye?

That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history.

But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without.

We’ve finally reached the final stage of this discussion with the debut of our Final Four featuring Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Chris Spielman and James Laurinaitis. Here’s Part 1 of that discussion.

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