Ohio State improved to 8-0 on the season following a 38-14 win over Penn State making it nine straight against the Nittany Lions. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis react to the win and discuss where they think OSU will be in the first College Football Playoff rankings. 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/adchoices

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠game against Penn State, and make their picks. 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/adchoices

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis tier all 18 Big Ten teams. 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/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk,  Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything they learned during Ryan Day's press conference in preparation for Ohio State's game against Penn State. They delve into the offensive line decisions, the running game's effectiveness, and Day's competitive nature. The conversation also touches on the coaching carousel and the future of key staff members like Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia. 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/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the current state of Ohio State's recruiting class, the impact of recent coaching changes at Penn State and LSU, and the strategies that Ohio State might employ to capitalize on these shifts. They analyze key players in the 2026 recruiting class, the importance of building relationships with recruits, and the financial considerations that come into play in the modern recruiting landscape. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recruiting from Louisiana and the historical context of Ohio State's recruiting efforts in that state. 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/adchoices

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly as a simple weekly question: Did Ohio leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we discuss the 10 most valuable people to OSU's question for a second straight national title. Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what’s next. 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/adchoices

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis compare Ohio State's 2024 and 2025 rosters to decide which they think is better. 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/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss insights from Ryan Day's recent press conference, focusing on the pressing questions surrounding the Ohio State football team, particularly the offensive line and running back performance. They evaluate the current state of the offensive line, the hierarchy of running backs, and the challenges faced in the run game. The conversation also touches on special teams and player evaluations, while looking ahead to the upcoming matchup against Penn State. 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/adchoices

It's been a while since we've done a rants pod, and an Ohio State bye week seems like the perfect time for one. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means takes rants from the Subtext subscribers on a wide range of subjects, from Jeremiah Smith's usage, OSU's struggling run game and Brian Hartline as a playcaller. 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/adchoices

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, we look at the good, the bad and everything in between from OSU's 7-0 start. Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what’s next. 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/adchoices

Ohio State improved to 7-0 after a 34-0 win over Wisconsin. The win marked the fifth time since Ryan Day took over as head coach that OSU shut out an opponent and the second time it's done so in a game where Luke Fickell was on the opposing sideline. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis quickly give their thoughts on the first seven games of the season. Unfortunately, they were short on time because they were getting kicked out of the press box. This episode is quick. But don't worry, Stephen and Stefan will be back on Monday's 'Leave No Doubt' pod with a more thorough evaluation of what they saw. 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/adchoices

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's⁠ ⁠⁠Big Ten opponent, Wisconsin, and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: What’s more important for OSU on Saturday: The run game or the pass game? The trio makes their game predictions and; What other teams should OSU fans keep an eye on this weekend? 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/adchoices

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show. A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we'll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the College Football Playoff race heading into the second half of the season. 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/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis as they dive into the latest on Ohio State football. The trio discusses Ohio State's evolving run game, focusing on Bo Jackson's role and potential impact. They discuss the challenges posed by the transfer portal and its implications for the Buckeyes' roster management. The team also reflects on Ryan Day's recent press conference, analyzing his approach to upcoming games against Wisconsin and Penn State. 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/adchoices

Welcome to the “Leave No Doubt” pod, an in-season Monday episode of Buckeye Talk where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik constantly ask a simple weekly question: Did Ohio State leave no doubt on Saturday? This week, take a big picture look at how OSU's done through six games and if we think any team is truly a threat. Plus, a reaction to Penn State firing James Franklin. Instead of seeing how the Buckeyes left no doubt, we decide whether a few teams on their schedule achieved that mission or not. And what it means as we evaluate what’s next. 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/adchoices

Ohio State improved to 3-0 in Big Ten play with a 34-16 win over Illinois. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik react to the win and what it revealed about OSU's offense. 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/adchoices

On this Friday Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's ⁠Big Ten opponent, Illinois, and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: Can this be considered a trap game? If this game is closer, or Illinois wins, what does it look like? The trio makes their game predictions and; What other teams should OSU fans keep an eye on this weekend? 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/adchoices

Welcome to the Buckeye Talk Live Show.  A weekly podcast brought to you live at noon every Wednesday for the 2025 season as Ohio State hopes to repeat as national champions. Every week, we’ll discuss the program from a big picture perspective. This week, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down who they think Ohio State’s best Heisman Trophy candidate should be. 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/adchoices

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s upcoming game against Illinois. The trio focuses on Ryan Day’s mindset, the team’s motivation, and the importance of player development. They delve into the defensive line’s performance, concerns about the kicking game, and the offensive line’s rotation, highlighting the challenges and strategies as the team prepares for the match. 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/adchoices

Flip season has arrived in college football recruiting, and Ohio State is active. With Signing Day two months away, OSU has turned its energy in the 2026 class toward adding a few more names to a top 10 class, even if those names have already committed elsewhere. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis dive into those names and what flipping them would mean and why doing so is so important. 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 is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices