Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

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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.

1D AGO

Inside Ohio State football’s 11th spring practice and a unique quarterback decision

Ohio State invited its student body to get a sneak preview of its 2024 football team for spring practice No. 11 and Buckeye Talk is here to tell you what happened. Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the play of all three quarterbacks who had positive and negative moments throughout the day. While the quarterback competition is the most pressing issue, plenty of other things stood out during the 90-minute practice. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
2D AGO

Ohio State's offensive line philosophy and its most valuable piece

Could Ohio State be adopting a new philosophy on the offensive line? Tyler Bowen is taking over the position at a pivotal time, needing to replace a handful of starters, but the group still has plenty of experience. There’s a chance that this spring he could be building a depth of options that could allow for an approach OSU isn’t necessarily new to, but could do from a place of strength for the first time ever. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the potential of that approach and why one player holds the key to its success. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
3D AGO

6 things to watch during Ohio State football’s second spring scrimmage

Ohio State is a little more than a week away from its 2025 Spring Showcase, providing the general public an early look at its 2025 roster. But the students are getting an even earlier look. When OSU goes through its second scrimmage of the spring, it'll open its doors to the student body to come watch. As a result, the media will also be in attendance. While it's unrealistic to think Saturday's practice will showcase a finished product, there are still some questions that can be answered. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they want to learn on Saturday. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
4D AGO

Ohio State’s defensive back options and what a five-star commit says about the program

Ohio State has spent years recruiting its defensive backs at a high level and developing them behind the scenes. Now it's spending this spring hoping to reap the benefits of that. OSU is using this spring to explore its options on the back end of its defense. The 15 practices are about trying everything to figure out what could be possible in the fall. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss those options. Plus, a conversation about the decision of a five-star recruit and what it says about the program. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
5D AGO

Ohio State’s most vulnerable position group and what Ryan Day thinks about a new spring idea

Ohio State has reached the midpoint of spring practice with one scrimmage down and two more to go. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss where Ryan Day thinks his team stands two weeks out from the Spring Game. That includes an update on the quarterbacks and how he feels about the depth on the defensive line. Plus, a short discussion about how Day feels about a unique idea for the offseason. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
6D AGO

Max Klare, Jelani Thurman and Ohio State’s tight end depth

Keenan Bailey is excited about Ohio State's 2025 tight end room and he has good reason to be. Even with the loss of Gee Scott Jr., Bailey returns three players with quality experience while throwing a high-end transfer on top. There is a chance that Bailey has more options at tight end than any other assistant coach has at their respective position groups. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's tight ends and their potential impact in 2025. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
MAR 28

Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and the limitless ceiling of Ohio State's linebackers

Ohio State's 2025 starting linebacker tandem might have the highest ceiling of any duo in quite some time. James Laurinaitis has developed the room to the point that a group that lost its leader and most productive player can essentially not be missed. That's not a knock on the now-departed Cody Simon. It's a salute to a player who clearly left the room in a quality place. Now guys are ready to take over his role both on the field and in the locker room as leaders. That starts with its top two guys as in-state talents ready to maximize their potential. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss just how high that ceiling is. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
MAR 27

Which Ohio State football players helped themselves at pro day?

Key members of Ohio State's 2024 national championship team just finished up their last event as Buckeyes as they went through pro day. As the former OSU standouts prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, a few helped themselves with their performances on Wednesday. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss those players. Plus some early thoughts on Ohio State's potential draft success. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 min

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Great show.

Mar 17

Pop-of-6

I volunteer to drive the Arvell Reese bus.
Love the game not the win

Jan 2

BrendanDrury

Hey homers how do you like that Oregon lost 41 -21 amazing game to the end love the podcast btw
Losing Steam

Jan 16

sudokuala

Stephen argues too much with everyone. I get the Devil’s advocate thing, but this podcast is mostly background and it’s hard to do anything else with these guys fighting and talking over each other in high-pitched fighting voices. I have had to turn it off several times this week.
Homers

12/26/2024

forEmmett

These guys are very very Buckeye partial. I listen to a lot of podcasts from Notte Dame to Oregon to USC and this is the most homer podcast. Oregon is 3-0 vs. top ten teams. Indiana is not a top ten team going into playoffs. Some guy says Ohio goes up against their 5th top team next week. They are 3-1. Oregon is 3-0 beating 3 teams still in the playoffs. Get over it, you’ve lost to Oregon twice in a row! Get over it! Home and away! You guys can’t accept losing. You make excuses!!! Oregon lost 4 points due to spitting on a player. You just focus on your whines. Also, I rate Franklin 8th based on 1-18 record vs. top 10 teams. You can’t do worse than that. I rate Dillingham 3rd behind Smart and Lanning.

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.