Is Jeremiah Smith the most important Ohio State football recruit of the Ryan Day era?

That is the question we plan to answer on this Buckeye Talk podcast as we kick off a three-part series discussing the generational talent. Today, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis look at the recruit of the top player in the 2024 class.

We discuss the impact of his commitment, the rollercoaster of a year that followed, an eventful Signing Day and why it was so important that OSU held onto him.

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis make some interesting stat predictions for Ohio State's 2026 season. 

Here are the stat topics the trio discussed:

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Matt Patricia has to find a way to replace a bunch of stars from Ohio State's defense that was arguably the nation's best. And he's doing that by multiplying his options.

There's a chance the 2026 defense is the deepest OSU has had in quite some time thanks to a massive influx of talent in the transfer portal, plus some young guys already in the program who are ready for action.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down the defense from a holistic view to decide just how many options Patricia has.

This episode of Buckeye Talk is about two things: Facts and Feelings.

First up are the facts about Ohio State's new offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith and which Buckeye is most impacted by his arrival. Then we get into the feelings as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss one of OSU's returning captains, Brandon Inniss. What exactly should we make of the type of impact he can have in 2026?

Recruiting never stops, even as Ohio State shifts its focus to trying to reclaim a Big Ten and national title in the 2026 season. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis look at the recruiting trail and the topics you should still care about even as the focus shifts to what's happening on the field in the present, less about the future.

Fall camp is well underway for Ohio State as it prepares for the 2025 season.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss what they saw during the first three practices.

They dive into everything ranging from running back developments, what's up with the offensive line and whether a freshman might be pushing for a starting job.

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It's another Mark it Down Monday as Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss who they think will be the next Ohio State football players to earn trees in Buckeye Grove as first-team All-Americans in 2026

As part of the discussion, the three talk:

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Ohio State went through its first day of fall camp practice and the media was able to watch all of it.

Right after head coach Ryan Day spoke at the start of camp meaning Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis had a ton to talk about. Among the things discussed:

• A recent development with Legend Bey and the running back room;

• What's going on with OSU's secondary;

• The numerous options developing across the defense.

The time has come once again on Buckeye Talk to drive the bus as Ohio State prepares for the 2026 season.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, Andrew Gillis and the text subscribers offer up the Ohio State football players they believe in the most for the 2026 season. Which players will pop? Which backups will earn more playing time? Which good players will be great? Which great players will become legends?

Each gives their player, plus whether or not their crazy predictions for the season align with the texters.

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Ohio State will start fall camp later this week with plenty of questions about what its identity will be on both sides of the ball.

With so much to discuss, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis are taking the next two days to dive into all of it. Over the next two days, Buckeye Talk will discuss the most important questions looming around the program heading into 2026.

Today, we look at a defense that only returns three starters from 2025.

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