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.

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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.

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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.

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Ohio State is officially two weeks away from the start of spring practice as all focus shifts to 2025.

The upcoming season will feature many new faces as most of the familiar ones you've grown accustomed to seeing have finally moved on, paving the way for new stars to be named. But that also comes with a ton of questions.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik reveal some of their biggest questions heading into the spring as they begin two weeks of previewing what comes next.

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 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.

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 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.

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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.

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s eight defensive players invited to the NFL Combine.

Among the things talked about:

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s seven offensive players invited to the NFL Combine.

Among the things talked about:

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The first year of the expanded Big Ten produced a season where the conference saw four teams make the College Football Playoff with Ohio State eventually winning a national title while Oregon won the conference.

We saw some teams rise to the top while others who often benefited from the old Big Ten structure fell to the bottom in this new world. There are still plenty of months between now and the start of 2025, but we've reached the point of the year where we can take a way too early look at how things might shake out.

On this Monday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik do just that by separating the 18 teams into six tiers. See who they think comes into the season with 'Natty or bust' expectations while others are trying to rebuild.

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