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Ohio State has added another member to its 2026 recruiting class as the early returns on its new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen, continue to be good. The Buckeyes' class is now up to six commits after adding four-star offensive tackle Sam Greer. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the latest addition. Then they talk about OSU's young defensive line, which is looking for new people to be the stars of the room. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State has started Week 2 of spring practice as it prepares for the 2025 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss what head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia had to say after one full week. Plus, some offensive line recruiting talk. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State heads into Week 2 of spring practice as it continues its early preparation for the 2025 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most intriguing topics on their minds heading into the week pertaining to OSU's defensive line, linebackers and tight ends. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Friday episode of Buckeye Talk is brought to you solely on behalf of the texter community, which delivered questions about practically everything under the sun. Among the topics discussed by Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis: What kind of Ohio State quarterback battle is happening in 2025; What will OSU still need to address in the spring portal window; Is another five-star freshman wide receiver already turning heads; An early prediction of where Ohio State will be in the preseason rankings; Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two days of spring practice Ohio State's quarterbacks and running backs spoke with the media as the two position groups hoped to have new stars emerge. For the quarterbacks, it was a chance to not talk about the looming battle since no one seems to be focused on that element of this offseason. Instead, it turned into conversations about replacing Will Howard's best skill as QB1 in 2024. for the running backs, it was the debut of a brand new room that position coach Carlos Locklyn thinks has a chance to be deeper than what he had in 2024. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they heard. Plus three revelations after two spring practices. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, we take a small break from spring football to discuss an Ohio State basketball program stuff in a weird spot. As the NCAA Tournament starts this week, the Buckeyes will be watching from home for the third straight year despite a change in leadership. They finished the season 17-15 and 9-11 in Big Ten play being bounced in the first round of the conference tournament. This episode is a chance for the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers to air their grievances about a program failing to live up to the standard. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State went through its first spring practice, providing the first opportunity to look at a new team following its 2024 national championship run. On this episode of Buckeye Talk Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw in the hour-long open window. Then they react to what Ryan Day had to say about a team looking to the future, hoping to defend its title. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice has arrived, bringing with it the official start of Ohio State football's national title defenses. Ryan Day and the rest of the coaching staff spoke publicly to preview the start of practice, detailing why certain hires were made, visions for the future and what the 'Spring Showcase' on April 12 will look like. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis break down everything that was said as we head into the new season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One can argue that no Ohio State position group is dealing with more 'new' in 2025 than its offensive line. OSU must find a way to replace four Day 1 starters from its 2024 lineup and the man in charge of doing that is new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen. Plus, there are three new freshmen and two new transfers who are both expected to push for starting roles. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the offensive line, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keenan Bailey might have his deepest group since becoming Ohio State's tight end coach. He returns three of the top four players in snaps from last season, with the only departure being wide receiver-turned-tight end Gee Scott Jr. He's been replaced by what might be the most talented player OSU's seen at the position in some time thanks to adding Purdue transfer Max Klare. This group has a handful of players coming into a spring where it can accomplish quite a lot. Tight ends haven't often been the headliners of the offense, doing much of the dirty work. But this spring is a chance to become more than just that, even if the talent around them is still high. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the offensive line, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Lear

Ohio State lost its all-time leading pass-catcher after the 2024 season and it might not skip a beat in 2025. But that isn’t the most intriguing thing about the room. While OSU’s wide receivers spend this spring building on all the young talent that established itself amongst the nation’s best, Brian Hartline will have a new focus. The former player-turned-coach is taking over play-calling duties, which comes with its own new challenges, thanks to all the new on offense. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the wide receivers, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Lockslyn's first year as Ohio State's running back coach was a success as he perfectly maximized TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins while restocking the room for the future. His reward was a national title and now his focus shifts to 2025, where he must replace both players in a room featuring four new faces. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the running backs, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State will debut its fifth starting quarterback of the Ryan Day era when it faces Texas on Aug. 30 to open up the 2025 season, but the road between that date and now is long. OSU heads into spring with three scholarship players all vying to be the person who succeeds Will Howard, hoping to accomplish what the Kansas State transfer did last season. Each has a different mission to accomplish over the next 15 practices and here at Buckeye Talk, we are here to reveal what these missions are. On this Monday episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik preview the quarterbacks and decide what they need to do for this to be a successful spring for each. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's safety room is home to the nation's best returning defensive player in Caleb Downs. Then a lot of questions after that. Downs is the only known commodity at a position that arguably had the nation's best tandem in 2024 with him and Lathan Ransom. With Ransom off to the NFL, this becomes an important spring for position coach Matt Guerrieri in finding not only Ransom's replacement. But building depth behind him. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the safeties, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Walton has spent the last three years rebuilding Ohio State's cornerback room and now it's time to see if he made the right evaluations. Key pieces have left for the NFL, leaving Davision Igbinosun behind as the only returning starter. But behind him is a bunch of high-end talent that's patiently waited its turn. Now the time has come. The previous regime was charged with bringing 'BIA' back. The next regime gets to make sure it's here to stay. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the cornerbacks, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Laurinaits has spent the last year restocking Ohio State's linebacker room with high-end talent while also developing a few others. Now it's time to see the fruits of that labor play out. A room that lost its leader and best player will need others to step up beside returning starter Sonny Styles and be the playmakers of a new look defense. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the linebackers, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State has to replace a ton of production on its defensive line after losing all four starters to graduation, plus another depth piece to the transfer portal. The path has been paved for new stars to emerge and fresh ideas to be introduced for a group where very few have much experience heading into spring practice. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis preview the defensive line, looking at all the names, goals for the spring and the group’s ceiling. Plus, a conversation about a former five-star and whether we think this group will be better, the same or worse than it was in 2024. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Day 4 of NFL Combine player interviews featured Ohio State's skill players getting to talk while presenting an interesting discussion point. Technically speaking, three OSU quarterbacks will be taken in this year's NFL Draft, showing how different this era of the sport is. But is there an order the trio of Quinn Ewers, Will Howard and Kyle McCord should go in that can paint the concept of 'Developed Here' in the best light? On this bonus episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the quarterbacks. Plus, a preview of the only two Ohio State players fully participating in the on-field portion of the NFL Combine. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Day 2 of player interviews at the 2025 NFL Combine provided a chance to speak with three members of Ohio State's secondary. Those conversations led to a ton of revelations about what might be next for the Buckeyes thanks to Denzel Burke, Jordan Hancock, and Lathan Ransom's constant willingness to be the ultimate truth-tellers. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they heard as they look forward to an OSU roster in the midst of a reload. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of 15 Ohio State football players spoke at the 2025 NFL Combine and it pointed out a problem for the Buckeyes, even if it's a good problem to have. Four OSU defensive linemen in Indianapolis are going through the NFL Draft process. That's a positive. It also means there aren't four experienced defensive linemen in Columbus preparing for a season-opener against Texas. Ohio State's, 'We don't reload, we rebuild' concept is getting the ultimate test in 2025 across the board but it's felt the most on the defensive end. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss its importance and impact and why OSU is prepared to meet the challenge. Plus, a revelation on why the 2025 NFL Combine isn't that important Ohio State and its draft hopefuls. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices