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**Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com**

The latest analysis on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting from cleveland.com’s Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Usually, quite a good time.

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Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and the issues with Ohio State football's defense Oct 22, 2024

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Mapping out Ohio State football's potential path to the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff Oct 21, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik dive back into Ohio State football as it comes off of its second bye week ready for the home stretch.

OSU holds a 5-1 record and still in a prime position to compete for a Big Ten and national title, but that road was made a little more difficult thanks to a loss to Oregon. Now it must figure out what went wrong while ensuring it gets a rematch in Indianapolis on Dec. 7.

Stephen and Stephen spend the next hour unpacking flaws, breaking down the back half of the schedule and figuring out whether the Big Ten is destined to once again have the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

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Breaking down Ohio State football's Oregon loss and its bigger picture meaning about the Ryan Day era Oct 17, 2024

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Midseason report card: Grading Ohio State football’s position groups, coaches Oct 15, 2024

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Highlights:

Will Howard has been solid, earning a B+ grade.
The running backs have been outstanding, with an A grade.
Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka are top performers.
Tight ends have had a limited impact this season.
The offensive line has shown strength but has areas for improvement.
Injuries have affected the performance of the offensive line.
Cornerbacks struggled against Oregon, raising concerns about their consistency.
Ohio State's offense ranks highly in yards per play and points per game.
Caleb Downs is exceeding expectations as a safety.
Chip Kelly's offensive strategies have revitalized the team's performance.
Ryan Day's leadership is under scrutiny after the Oregon game.
Ohio State's defense needs to improve to meet high expectations.
The team's performance against Oregon raises questions about their elite status.
Overall, the team is meeting expectations but has room for improvement.

Presenting midseason awards for the Buckeyes - from most impressive to most disappointing Oct 14, 2024

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With a bye week upon us, Andrew and Stefan present some midseason awards for the Buckeyes so far in 2024.
The defense has not met expectations, especially against tougher opponents.
The offensive line has shown significant improvement compared to last season.
Seth McLaughlin has been a stabilizing force.
Expectations play a crucial role in determining what is considered impressive or disappointing.
The hosts discuss the impact of injuries on the offensive line's performance.
How Chip Kelly's offensive strategies have revitalized Ohio State's run game,
Justin Frye has effectively managed the offensive line despite injuries.
Carnell Tate is poised for a breakout second half of the season.
Why the tight end position will become increasingly important due to offensive line struggles.
CJ Hicks may see more playing time as a blitzer in the second half.
Brandon Innis is likely to play a significant role going forward.

Will Howard, the defense and what's the most concerning part of the Buckeyes' loss to Oregon Oct 13, 2024

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Highlights:

Ohio State's loss to Oregon was an instant classic.
Will Howard's performance was solid but marred by key mistakes.
Coaching decisions significantly impacted the game's outcome.
Injuries to key players like Josh Simmons raise concerns.
Ohio State's offensive line depth is a major issue moving forward.
The defense struggled against Oregon's offense, allowing 496 yards.
Ohio State's defense did not meet the high expectations set before the season.
The team still has a chance to achieve its goals despite the loss.
Mistakes in the final moments of the game were costly for Ohio State.
What the Buckeyes can do to address some of their issues going forward.

Previewing Ohio State football’s game against Oregon Oct 11, 2024

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On this Thursday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's game against Oregon and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed:

What do you want to see from Ohio State’s offense and defense?
The trio returns to make their game picks.
Plus a look at some non-OSU games that might matter to the Buckeyes.

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Ryan Day, Dan Lanning and a case of who needs a win more between Ohio State and Oregon Oct 10, 2024

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Ohio State's top-three matchup with Oregon will be a clash of the titans as the two teams try to claim Big Ten supremacy. But is there more at stake?

It's time to take the Buckeyes, the Ducks and their head coaches to court in this interesting debate. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who this game means more to in a creative way. Stefan makes the case for OSU, Andrew makes the case for Oregon and Stephen sits in as the judge navigating a conversation.

The question is, who makes the best case?

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Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and Will Howard's potential flaw that Oregon could exploit Oct 09, 2024

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As Ohio State prepares to face Oregon in a top three matchup, Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and Will Howard discuss where things stand.

On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything the trio had to say.

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First impressions of Ohio State and Oregon heading into a top 10 matchup Oct 07, 2024

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