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Ohio State's linebackers were the stars of the 2025 defense, and now both are gone.

James Laurinaitis might not have two athletic freaks anymore, but in their place might still be a room that has a case for being the deepest on the roster. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss that depth and how it might play out in 2026.

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Which Ohio State first-round wide receiver is the best?

On this episode, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis try to figure that out by looking at all seven of them, which includes the five who've already been drafted and two well on their way to joining them under that description.

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss roster, recruiting strategies, and offensive pace.

They discuss the impact of young players, transfer portal decisions, and spring practice insights to predict future performance. In this episode, we explore the nuances of football strategy, coaching philosophies, and the importance of efficiency and pace in college football, with insights from Ohio State's coaching staff and analysts.

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Depth has become a buzzword in college football as a way to describe how you feel about a position room, but does it actually apply to Ohio State in 2026?

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis dive into the 2026 roster, discussing just how deep each position is by looking at who they think will play meaningful snaps this season. The goal is figuring out if that buzzword is actually a strength for OSU in 2026.

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Cortez Hankton spoke for the first time as Ohio State's new wide receiver coach.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things they learned from Hankton. Plus, whether Jeremiah Smith can accomplish something in 2026 that only one other wide receiver has ever done.

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