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Buckeye Lore: The Decade that built the greatest rivalry in sports Jun 15, 2026

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What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football?

These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.

Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.

We continue that today with a look into the biggest rivalry in sports and the decade that paved the way for that statement to be true.

This is the story of Ohio State, Michigan and the 10-year War.

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Ohio State's second day camp and previewing the third weekend of official visitors for the 2026 recruiting class Jun 12, 2026

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It’s Week 3 of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2027 targets will be on campus.

This third weekend features OSU's largest group of the summer with nine people already scheduled to be in town. Headlining that group are five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales and five-star cornerback Gabriel Osborne Jr.

But first, a discussion about Ohio State's second June camp.

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 a home game against Maryland can teach us about Ohio State in 2026 Jun 11, 2026

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Ohio State will face Maryland for the first time since the Big Ten's expansion and cold quietly be an intriguing matchup.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss why. Plus mapping out what an unexpected upset would even look like.

Sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Get the insider analysis, have your voice heard on the Buckeye Talk podcast and connect with the best Buckeye community out there.

Inside Ohio State football's first June 2026 recruiting camp Jun 10, 2026

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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 2026 recruiting camp.

Previewing Ohio State football’s 2026 recruiting camps schedule and what to expect Jun 09, 2026

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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.

Buckeye Lore: The hire that made Ohio State football Jun 08, 2026

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What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football?

These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.

Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.

We continue that today with a look into the hiring of Woody Hayes. A low-profile Ohio native who'd spend the next 28 years becoming the single most important figure in program history.

This is the story of Woody Hayes and the hire that made the Ohio State football program.

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 latest quarterback saga and previewing its second weekend of official visitors Jun 04, 2026

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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 six players, with Eli Johnson, Angelo Smith and Wyatt Smith headlining as the three commits.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the importance of the visit and what they could potentially bring to the class.

But first, a conversation about 2027 quarterback commit Brady Edmunds.

Could Illinois or Iowa be a trap game for Ohio State in 2026? Jun 03, 2026

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Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule starts with two teams that, on paper, don't look like talent-equated opponents. But that's what makes both so interesting.

On an already loaded schedule, Illinois and Iowa can be easy to overlook. Does that make these two weeks the epitome of a trap game situation?

Jaylen McClain, Devin Sanchez and the Big Ten's top 15 defensive players Jun 02, 2026

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Who can build the best defensive unit using strictly players from the Big Ten?

That's the objective of today's episode of Buckeye Talk: providing an efficient way to see how Stephen, Stefan and Andrew view the talent across the conference. Each person will draft a safety, cornerback, linebacker and a defensive line unit. Plus, an extra wild card spot.

Buckeye Lore: The House that Chic Harley Built Jun 01, 2026

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What are the most important moments in the history of Ohio State football?

These are the moments that define the program, paving the way for where it is today. They span over 100 years, interweaving themselves into the fabric of the sport.

Here on Buckeye Talk, we will spend the next nine Mondays diving into those moments, discussing why they matter so much and the impact they continue to have today.

We start today by looking at Charles Wesley Harley. Otherwise known as Chic: the all-world talent whose very existence inspired the birth of one of the most prominent architectural structures in Columbus, Ohio.

This is the story of Ohio Stadium, the House that Chic Harley Built.

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