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A 5-star offensive wrinkle and Ohio State’s ongoing recruiting momentum Jun 19, 2024

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Ryan Day teased at the idea of Caleb Downs potentially playing some running back for Ohio State in 2024 and so of course we had to talk about it.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis explore whether Downs' offensive usage is a realistic thing to expect or just a good idea in the middle of the summer. One person decides to have some fun with it. The other chooses the boring route.

Plus, views from OSU's second 7-on-7 camp featuring a few important 2025 recruiting targes with looming decisions.

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Two new commits and breaking down Ohio State football’s final June recruiting camp Jun 18, 2024

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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 final June recruiting camp.

The two discuss four-star running back Bo Jackson choosing to come work with Carlos Locklyn a week after joining the 2025 recruiting class. Then discuss the potential of five-star wide receiver Chris Henry as the top player in the 2026 class. Plus a conversation about where OSU turns for a 20206 quarterback to following five-star Dia Bell's Texas commitment.

But first, they analyze the latest 2025 commitments in four-star wide receiver Quincy Porter and three-star running back Isaiah West.

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Can Ohio State’s latest 5-star add to its quarterback legacy at Elite 11? Buckeye Talk podcast Jun 17, 2024

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Ohio State has quite a history with the prestigious Elite 11 quarterback competition and will try to add to that this week.

There have been 11 players who've gone on to be Buckeyes who had the opportunity to succeed in the competition by earning the honor. Five-star 2025 commit Tavien St. Clair will look to join them. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis look back on OSU's Elite 11 success, what St. Clair can accomplish and his chances of wining MVP

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Previewing Ohio State football’s third week of 2025 official visitors Jun 14, 2024

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It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.

This first weekend features 11 players with four-star recruits Carter Lowe and London Merritt headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.

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

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Inside Ohio State football’s third June 2024 recruiting camp Jun 12, 2024

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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 third June recruiting camp.

The two discuss OSU five-star quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair showing up for the second time this summer and what he had to say about his development. Then they talk about two 2026 quarterbacks who camped Tuesday as Ohio State shifts its focus to that class. Plus a few other noteworthy players in attendance.

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Inside Ohio State football's second June recruiting camp Jun 10, 2024

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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 recruiting camp.

The two discuss OSU's two 2025 commits in five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair and four-star tight end Nate Robert. But after they discuss a four-star recruit in the 2026 class who used an impressive day to not only earn an offer but perhaps market he beginning of a potential great story.

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A 5-star target and previewing Ohio State football’s second weekend of official visitors for the 2025 recruiting class Jun 07, 2024

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It’s Week 2 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.

This second weekend features 10 players with four-star recruits De'Zie Jones and DeShawn Stewart headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.

But first a conversation about 2026 five-star defensive lineman Jahkeim Stewart who was at OSU’s second June camp and how realistic they think it is for him to one day end up in Columbus.

Inside Ohio State football's first June recruiting camp Jun 06, 2024

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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 first June recruiting camp.

They look at which recruits may have earned an offer after an impressive first day which ranges from rising senior offensive in the 2025 class to speedy wide receivers in the 2027 class going into their second year of high school. They even discuss the lone five-star who was in town and could be the answer to its safety drought on the recruiting trail.

But first, a conversation about the newest member of OSU’s 2025 recruiting class, four-star running back Bo Jackson.

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Ryan Day's son, renovating the Woody and should Ohio State run up the score more? Jun 05, 2024

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This Friday episode of Buckeye Talk is brought to you solely on behalf of the texter community delivering questions.

Among the Ohio State topics discussed by Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis:

Can an elite defense impact a team's offensive aggressiveness?
Changing the recruiting calendar
Ryan Day's son as a quarterback prospect
Which walk-ons would you give a scholarship to in 2024?
Renovating the Woody Hayes Athletic Center
Should OSU run up the score more?
Michigan's potential backslide.

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Previewing Ohio State football's 2024 recruiting camps schedule and what to expect Jun 04, 2024

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The conversation revolves around the upcoming camp week for Ohio State, focusing on the recruitment process and the evaluation of high school athletes.

Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the value of this period for building relationships, identifying new talent, and making offers to potential recruits. The conversation covers a range of topics related to Ohio State football, including early offers to young players, the upcoming camp season, and the vision for recruiting and player development. It also delves into specific players and their potential impact on the team. The discussion provides insights into the coaching staff, the recruitment process, and the ongoing evaluation of talent.

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