Buckeye Talk: Ohio State Podcast By Cleveland.com

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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On this Thursday episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis break down Ohio State's game against Iowa 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

As Ohio State prepares to face Iowa in its first Big Ten home game, Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and and Jim Knowles discuss where things stand. For the head coach, that meant an overview of the program after four games. For the offensive coordinator, that meant discussing how an impressive offense can continue to build. For the defensive coordinator, that meant cyphering through what are real problems, and what's just being nitpicky. 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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In this episode of Buckeye Talk, guest host Jimmy Watkins joins Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis to discuss Cleveland.com's 40 most influential Cleveland sports figures list, focusing on the impact of Ohio State football within the Cleveland sports landscape. They explore the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan, the dynamics of the Ohio State quarterback position, and the influence of head coach Ryan Day. The conversation also touches on the future of Ohio State football, highlighting potential stars like Jeremiah Smith and the implications of the NIL era on college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremiah Smith is putting himself in rare company with how he's started his Ohio State and it's easy to get hyperbolic when discussing him, so that's what we'll do. But you have to do it responsibly. Smith has been impressive as a true freshman, but he's not the first Buckeye to establish himself this early in his career. So that means it's time for another addition of Buckeye Talk's Mount Rushmore. This time around Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik are discussing the greatest freshmen seasons in OSU history and whether Smith is on pace to one day make the list. 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 38-7 win over Michigan State. It's a short late-night conversation about what we're supposed to make of a team still two weeks away from its first matchup game. OSU's far from a perfect team, but so far it's made it not matter what those flaws are as it rips through its schedule. Is there anyone who can change that? The trio try to make sense of it. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk 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 Michigan State and make their picks. Here’s what gets discussed: What do you want to see from Ohio State’s offense and defense in a game where the talent is so lopsided? 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 enters Big Ten play this week on the road against Michigan State providing a chance to take a look ahead. Four weeks into the season it's clear that the conference is destined to have multiple teams make the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff. But how many have a realistic chance of achieving that? On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis evaluate all 18 teams placing each into tiers. Then they look at which teams fall into what team on OSU's schedule and what is says about the road ahead. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Day and Jim Knowles didn't seem very happy coming off Ohio State football's 49-14 win over Marshall. The offense was great, but the defense had its least impressive game since probably the 2023 Michigan loss. That led to an interesting tone from the two on a Tuesday press conference heading into Big Ten play. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis breakdown what they heard. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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