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Previewing Ohio State football's recruiting visitors for the 2024 Spring Game Apr 08, 2024

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Ohio State's gearing up for its 2024 Spring Game, and there are several important players visiting campus.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis take a look at the visitor list for the final practice of the spring session. The two discuss who Andrew thinks are the most important or most interesting people expected to. be in Columbus and why.

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Ohio State's linebacker rotation, safety depth and how Caleb Downs feels about so-called Alabama rumors Apr 04, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State football's linebackers, safeties and running backs.

They discuss the possibility of rotating four or five linebackers during the season and the challenges of finding the right combination of players. They also talk about the transition of Caleb Downs to Ohio State and his commitment to staying with the team. The conversation highlights the importance of building depth at safety and mentions several players who could contribute to that position. Plus what the running backs think of new coach Carlos Locklynn on his first day and offensive lineman Joshua Simmons going through his first full offseason at OSU.

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What Ohio State's recent recruiting success says about the potential of its 2025 class Apr 03, 2024

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Ohio State football's 2025 recruiting class is off to a strong start, with 11 commits, including seven top 100 players.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the latest commitments in four-star defensive lineman Lononn Merrit, four-star linebacker TJ Alford, four-star wide receiver De’zie Jones and four-star safety DeShawn Stewart.

They also discuss recent three-star safety Cody Haddad’s decommitment from Wisconsin and what that could mean for OSU. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the significance of early commitments and the importance of landing big recruits to maintain a strong recruiting class.

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Ryan Day’s new running back coach and if Ohio State’s offensive line is already set Apr 02, 2024

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Ohio State has finally found a replacement for Tony Alford following his departure for Michigan with Carlos Locklyn taking over as the new running backs coach.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Biard and Andrew Gillis explore Locklynn’s background and coaching career, as well as the potential impact he could have on the team. They also delve into the challenges of recruiting running backs in the 2025 class and the importance of maintaining a strong running back room. Additionally, they analyze the projected starting offensive line

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Inside Ohio State football’s eighth spring practice and the true freshman who stole the show Mar 30, 2024

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Ohio State invited its student body to get a sneak preview of its 2024 football team for spring practice No. 8 and Buckeye Talk is here to tell you what happened.

Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis analyze the hierarchy of the quarterbacks, with Devin Brown and Will Howard emerging as the top two contenders. They also discuss the performance of freshman quarterback Julian Sayin and his potential impact in the future.

Then they shift their attention to the offensive line, noting that while the defensive line had a strong performance, there were signs of improvement compared to last year. They discuss the potential starting lineup and the importance of cohesion among the offensive linemen. The episode concludes with a hyperbolic conversation about five-star freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith before wrapping things up with Stephen’s theory on what the offensive philosophy could be this fall.

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Crucial spring for Ohio State tight end, defensive line depth Mar 29, 2024

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Ohio State lost its best tight end and one of its top defensive tackles to the NFL Draft. The Buckeyes have candidates to replace both, though this spring will answer a lot of questions. Nathan and Andrew discuss what they heard from tight ends, defensive tackles and defensive ends after Ohio State's seventh practice of the spring.

What three vital decisions mean for Ohio State football’s recruiting efforts: Buckeye Talk Podcast Mar 28, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State football's 2025 recruiting class.

They start by discussing the implications of losing four-star wide receiver Jayvan Boggs and who the other potential targets are. Then they discuss where OSU pivots to next after losing out on its top 2026 quarterback target Jared Curtis who committed to Georgia over the weekend. Then they wrap things up by previewing the decision of four-star linebacker TJ Alford and the Buckeyes’ chances of landing him.

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Larry Johnson, Keenan Bailey and Ohio State football's depth at two key positions Mar 27, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew discuss Ohio State football's tight and defensive line positions.

They highlight the different vibes from the defensive line coach and the tight ends coach when discussing their position groups. While one group seems to be confident about its options heading into a 2024 season where OSU could play as many as 17 games, the other is still trying to figure out how to replace the production of a two-year starter, who's off to the NFL.

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Brian Hartline, Jeremiah Smith and a discussion about Ohio State football’s 2024 wide receiver room Mar 25, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Nathan Baird discuss the wide receiver room at Ohio State.

They compare the current group to the 2022 wide receiver room and highlight the confidence Brian Hartline has in the young players. They also discuss the importance of culture and mental toughness in the wide receiver room. The conversation touches on Bryson Rogers’ decision to return to Ohio State and the potential breakout seasons of Brandon Innis and Carnell Tate. They also discuss the impact of Chip Kelly’s presence on Brian Hartline and his development as a coach.

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C.J. Hicks, Sonny Styles and how Ohio State's cornerbacks are challenging the wide receivers Mar 22, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Nathan Baird discuss the back seven of Ohio State's defense.

The discussion highlights the cross-training and position flexibility of players like Sonny Styles and CJ Hicks. The depth and competition in the linebacker room are explored, as well as the handling of expectations and the development of CJ Hicks. The conversation also delves into the competition between cornerbacks and wide receivers, and the impact of Jim Knowles’ defensive scheme and the talent at Ohio State.

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