Buckeye Talk: Ohio State Podcast By Cleveland.com

On this Friday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's game against Penn State and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: The six most important Buckeyes in the game A conversation with Pennlive.com's Johnny McGonigol about the Nitty Lions The trio returns to make their game picks. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Day and James Franklin each come into Saturday's matchup between Ohio State and Penn State at a bit of a crossroads. Each has been questioned about their ability to win big games, specifically top-five matchups where everything is equal. Day is 2-6 in those games while Franklin is 1-12. Saturday is a big opportunity for both. But which one needs a win more and who else might need it just as much? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the six people who have the most on the line on Saturday. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Buckeye Talk’s in-season Monday pod is back where Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik break down the game looking at Ohio State's 21-17 win over Nebraska. Each week the breakdown will be broken up into three categories: Quarterback Talk: Discussing the best and worst thing we saw from the QB and if his upside flashed in any capacity Offensive Talk: What’s the best and worst play from the offense plus who who thought was the Player of the Game Defensive Talk: What’s the best and worst play from the defense plus who who thought was the Player of the Game A big-picture conversation about the Big Ten heading into conference play. Then they’ll close things out every week by answering one question: Did the Buckeyes look like a College Football Playoff team? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. 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 football's 21-17 win over Nebraska. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's game against Nebraska and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: What do you want to see from Ohio State’s offense and defense? The trio returns to make their game picks. Plus a look at some non-OSU games that might matter to the Buckeyes. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State will face a Nebraska team featuring a quarterback that was once supposed to be a future Buckeye which brings up an interesting conversation. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis take a trip down the hypothetical road with a game of 'What if' inspired by Dylan Raiola. The trio looks at some of the biggest 'What ifs' of the Ryan Day era ranking each and deciding how different things would've have been had they played out differently. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angry Ryan Day is back as Ohio State prepares to face Nebraska to start the second half of the season. The topic of the Tuesday press conference was defense, even if OSU's offensive-minded head coach was the only coach who spoke about it. And his tone was one of a head coach who has spent the past two weeks irritated with a defense that gave up 31 points to Oregon without much of a fight. On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State football discuss all of it. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik dive back into Ohio State football as it comes off of its second bye week ready for the home stretch. OSU holds a 5-1 record and still in a prime position to compete for a Big Ten and national title, but that road was made a little more difficult thanks to a loss to Oregon. Now it must figure out what went wrong while ensuring it gets a rematch in Indianapolis on Dec. 7. Stephen and Stephen spend the next hour unpacking flaws, breaking down the back half of the schedule and figuring out whether the Big Ten is destined to once again have the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Highlights: Will Howard has been solid, earning a B+ grade. The running backs have been outstanding, with an A grade. Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka are top performers. Tight ends have had a limited impact this season. The offensive line has shown strength but has areas for improvement. Injuries have affected the performance of the offensive line. Cornerbacks struggled against Oregon, raising concerns about their consistency. Ohio State's offense ranks highly in yards per play and points per game. Caleb Downs is exceeding expectations as a safety. Chip Kelly's offensive strategies have revitalized the team's performance. Ryan Day's leadership is under scrutiny after the Oregon game. Ohio State's defense needs to improve to meet high expectations. The team's performance against Oregon raises questions about their elite status. Overall, the team is meeting expectations but has room for improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: With a bye week upon us, Andrew and Stefan present some midseason awards for the Buckeyes so far in 2024. The defense has not met expectations, especially against tougher opponents. The offensive line has shown significant improvement compared to last season. Seth McLaughlin has been a stabilizing force. Expectations play a crucial role in determining what is considered impressive or disappointing. The hosts discuss the impact of injuries on the offensive line's performance. How Chip Kelly's offensive strategies have revitalized Ohio State's run game, Justin Frye has effectively managed the offensive line despite injuries. Carnell Tate is poised for a breakout second half of the season. Why the tight end position will become increasingly important due to offensive line struggles. CJ Hicks may see more playing time as a blitzer in the second half. Brandon Innis is likely to play a significant role going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights: Ohio State's loss to Oregon was an instant classic. Will Howard's performance was solid but marred by key mistakes. Coaching decisions significantly impacted the game's outcome. Injuries to key players like Josh Simmons raise concerns. Ohio State's offensive line depth is a major issue moving forward. The defense struggled against Oregon's offense, allowing 496 yards. Ohio State's defense did not meet the high expectations set before the season. The team still has a chance to achieve its goals despite the loss. Mistakes in the final moments of the game were costly for Ohio State. What the Buckeyes can do to address some of their issues going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's game against Oregon and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: What do you want to see from Ohio State’s offense and defense? The trio returns to make their game picks. Plus a look at some non-OSU games that might matter to the Buckeyes. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's top-three matchup with Oregon will be a clash of the titans as the two teams try to claim Big Ten supremacy. But is there more at stake? It's time to take the Buckeyes, the Ducks and their head coaches to court in this interesting debate. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who this game means more to in a creative way. Stefan makes the case for OSU, Andrew makes the case for Oregon and Stephen sits in as the judge navigating a conversation. The question is, who makes the best case? Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Ohio State prepares to face Oregon in a top three matchup, Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and Will Howard discuss where things stand. On this Wednesday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss everything the trio had to say. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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