Ryan Day enters his seventh season as Ohio State's head coach. That's seven rosters, all of which has reasonable championship aspirations even if the 2024 group is the only one to get over the hump. But which roster is actually the best? If we could put all seven versions of Ryan Day Buckeyes in the same field, which one would actually come out on top? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik explore that topic by ranking all seven with the help of our Subtext subscrib...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Ohio State opens its 2025 season by facing Texas for what will be the fifth time in program history, hoping to break a tie. OSU and the Longhorns have split the previous four meetings, with each getting a home game (winning as the visitor) and each getting a win in a bowl game. Ryan Day’s 2024 team claimed the most recent back in January in the Cotton Bowl on their way to a national title. As they gear up for the rematch on Aug. 30, what can those four previous games tell us about what to expect...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss safety. Th...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss cornerback...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss linebacker...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the defensive line. Thank...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means, and Andrew Gillis discuss the offensive line. Thanks ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the tight ends. Thanks for listening to Buckeye ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It’s the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird’s eye view now that the title of ‘National Champion’ is added to this regime’s resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present and future under Day. On today’s episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss wide receivers. Thanks fo...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, examining its past, present, and future under Day. On today's episode, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss running backs. Thanks fo...
Jun 24, 2025•58 min
The 2025 season is right around the corner as Ohio State enters a new chapter of the Ryan Day era. It's the perfect time to look at where the program is from a bird's eye view now that the title of 'National Champion' is added to this regime's resume. In doing so, we at Buckeye Talk will spend the next two weeks breaking down the program position by position, looking at its past, present and future under Day. Up first, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss quarterbacks. Thanks for listening...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis are joined by Ohio State football's 2027 quarterback commit Brady Edmunds. Edmunds discusses his recent five-day visit to Columbus, committing just days after the Michigan loss, his plans for community involvement, and his role in recruiting other top players to join him. Plus plenty more. 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-...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min
It’s the final week of official visit season for Ohio State, meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus. This first weekend features 16 players with five-star commits Chris Henry Jr., and Blaine Bradford headlining as two of the seven commits. Five-star Bralan Womack headlines the nine undecided targets. 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 c...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Jun 18, 2025•46 min
Commitment season is upon us and Ohio State seems to be taking full advantage of it, having watched its 2026 recruiting class grow significantly and it might not be done. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss at OSU’s latest successes, which include commits on the offensive line, defensive line and running back. Plus, previewing a few important upcoming dates and who could be on commit watch. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages...
Jun 17, 2025•56 min
Ohio State opens its 2025 season by facing Texas for what will be the fifth time in program history, hoping to break a tie. OSU and the Longhorns have split the previous four meetings, with each getting a home game (winning as the visitor) and each getting a win in a bowl game. Ryan Day’s 2024 team claimed the most recent back in January in the Cotton Bowl on their way to a national title. As they gear up for the rematch on Aug. 30, what can those four previous games tell us about what to expect...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets. This third weekend features 12 players with Sam Greer, Maxwell Riley, CJ Sanna and Tucker Smith headlining as the four commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all. The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful third weekend eventually. But first, Stephen Means a...
Jun 13, 2025•52 min
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Jun 12, 2025•42 min
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 2025 recruiting camp. The two discuss OSU's two 2027 commits in five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown and four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds. But they also discuss a bevy of other players which includes a Glenville product already committed elsewhere. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk and sign up to get text messages from experts Stephen Means, St...
Jun 10, 2025•58 min
The college football you grew up with is officially no more, thanks to an unprecedented decision by the American government. In the future, all student-athletes will be paid directly by the schools they represent, introducing a new era in college sports. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down this decision, what it means for college football and how it impacts Ohio State. Plus, some thoughts on the latest non-update concerning the Buckeyes' biggest rival. ...
Jun 09, 2025•54 min
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 five players, with five-star safety Jett Washington headlining as the highest-rated visitor. But plans have recently changed with him now visiting Oregon On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the impact of Washington’s change of plans, plus a look at the other four players who will visit. But first, ...
Jun 06, 2025•50 min
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. Thanks for listening t...
Jun 05, 2025•50 min
Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered, but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story wi...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 25 min
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the hosts discuss Ohio State football records and potential records that could be broken in the 2025 season. OSU has already broken its fair share of both individual and team records since Ryan Day took over the program in 2019 and a few more may be on the table this season. After looking back at some of those records, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look ahead to what could be the longest season in school history and predict a few that could po...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min
It’s officially official visit season and Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets. This first weekend features 10 players with three-star tight end Corbyn Fordham headlining as the lone commit. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all. The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful first weekend eventually. T...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story wit...
May 29, 2025•59 min
Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story without. We’ve f...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
One year into the new 12-team College Football Playoff format we are already seeing tweaks made to it. No longer will conference champions be awarded a free ride to the quarterfinals as instead a straight-seeding approach will be applied. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look back at Ohio State's 2024 national title run and see where things would've been different and if Ryan Day still would've led the program to glory had the new rules been used...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story wit...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Which former Ohio State football player best exemplifies what it means to be a Buckeye? That’s what we’ll spend the next week trying to figure out with the help of the Buckeye Talk Subtext subscribers. Over 150 people were considered but only 32 could make the official bracket as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss some of the greatest players in history. But this isn’t about just being the best. It’s about telling the story of a program and who we can’t tell that story wit...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
