It's a special Friday Buckeye Talk as Doug Lesmerises is joined by former Ohio State linebacker and current Big Ten Network analyst Joshua Perry to talk about Urban Meyer and the end of the former Ohio State coach in Jacksonville. Perry played for Meyer for four seasons from 2012 to 2015 and then went on to the NFL, so he knows the difference between what a college coaches does and an NFL coach does. Plus Joshue shares how his media career started and talks about the current state of college football.It's a great interview. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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An interview with Joshua Perry on Urban Meyer and the state of college football

Doug, Nathan and Stephen talked to 15 Buckeyes at the team's pre-Rose Bowl media day in Columbus on Thursday. What did the learn about NFL Draft decisions and potential opt-outs? Who gave the most honest answers about the Michigan loss and those questions about OSU's toughness? Those answers and much more on this rapid fire-style Buckeye Talk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The most important things we heard at Ohio State's pre-Rose Bowl media day at the Woody

On this Wednesday Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means share what they learned from Ryan Day's Signing Day news conference on Wednesday.What does the flip to Texas for cornerback Terrance Brooks mean? That's actually kind of the man subject for individual players. But there's a long discussion of what Day thinks of how Ohio State should be using Name, Image and Likeness in recruiting,And then the best part is Day sharing what he thinks is the ideal number of players at each position on the roster, and then the guys going through each position to discuss the numbers and quality at each spot. But there's some weird, random talk in here, too.Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resetting Ohio State's ideal roster, as Ryan Day explains Signing Day

Doug, Nathan and Stephen break down the Buckeyes' 2021 class on the eve of national signing day. C.J. Hicks, Sonny Styles, Devin Brown and Terrance Brooks headline the class. But despite being ranked No. 4 nationally with more commitments to come, the class also has obvious holes. How does 2022's haul hold up compared to the OSU standard?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio State signing day preview: Does a top-five class necessarily deserve an "A" grade?

Doug Lesmerises is back with a short Buckeye Talk Rant to tide you over until another full pod on Tuesday.First, Doug talks about the report attempting to link Ryan Day to the Chicago Bears. Then he speaks briefly about Urban Meyer's continued struggles in the NFL.Thanks for listening to a Buckeye Talk Rant from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Buckeye Talk Rant: On Ryan Day, Urban Meyer and the NFL

Nathan Baird was in New York on Friday, talking with Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud, and Stroud's friends and family, as the Buckeyes' redshirt freshman spent the day going around the city as a Heisman Trophy finalist. On this special Saturday Buckeye Talk, Nathan talked with Doug Lesmerises about what he saw and heard from Stroud.Then, Nathan and Doug covered the news of Ryan Watts' transfer and of the announcement of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' salary.Thanks for listening to this special bonus Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

C.J. Stroud in NYC; plus Ryan Watts and Jim Knowles news

On this Thursday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means keep it a little tighter than usual. But they do have some new insights into Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud after the Heisman Trophy finalist held the longest interview session of his career with reporters.They know Stroud a little better now, and hopefully after this episode, you will, too. Thanks for listening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How C.J. Stroud is like A.J. Hawk, and getting to know the OSU QB

Nathan and Stephen run it back with a Buckeye Football Futures episode looking ahead to the start of the early signing period. What other commitments could happen between now and national signing day on Wednesday? Where does this class still need to add talent? (Note: This episode was recorded prior to Jim Knowles' hire as defensive coordinator.)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resetting Ohio State's 2022 class one week out from signing day: Buckeye Football Futures

Ryan Day announced on Tuesday that Ohio State had hired Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as the Buckeyes' new defensive coordinator.What do we think of the process that led to Knowles? What's his background? What's his fit? What's his scheme? How do fans feel about it? How big of a hire was this for Day? And, by the way, what's up with the offensive lineman in the transfer portal that Greg Studrawa just visited?It's a big emergency Buckeye Talk with Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means and another round of Ohio State news and analysis. Thanks for listening.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emergency Pod: Ohio State hires Jim Knowles as its new defensive coordinator

On this Tuesday Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means talk about the four Heisman Trophy finalists announced Monday night: Alabama QB Bryce Young, Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson, Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, and Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud. This is the third OSU quarterback in the last four years to make it to New York as a finalist, so what does that tell us?Is Stroud setting himself up for an even better Heisman run next season? What's the perception of the Buckeyes' QB? How does he compare to Justin Fields and Dwayne Haskins as Heisman finalists? And looking at the last 30 years of Ohio State starting quarterbacks, what does that tell us about Stroud next season?Thanks for listening to this Heisman Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

C.J. Stroud is a Heisman finalist, and what are his chances of winning next year?

Ohio State will play Utah in the Rose Bowl, and Buckeye Talk is here to discuss it. This is your Monday episode released a little early on Sunday night.Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means talk about the level of interest from fans in this Rose Bowl matchup, whether Ohio State might have some players opt out, and what OSU fans think of a playoff featuring Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati. There's also a discussion of the chances of C.J. Stroud to make it to New York as a Heisman finalist. Those four finalists will be announced Monday evening.Thanks for listening to another Buckeye Talk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ohio State will face Utah in the Rose Bowl ... so now what for the Buckeyes?

On this late Friday night Buckeye Talk, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means break down the news that freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers is transferring from Ohio State.Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emergency Pod: Quinn Ewers is leaving Ohio State

Ohio State fans are sad that their team is not playing for a Big Ten championship this weekend. No game means Buckeye Talk also missed out on one of its time-honored traditions -- our annual cutthroat draft to divvy up the postgame interviews in the victorious locker room. Nathan, Doug and Stephen use that draft as a way to talk about the most interesting players on the team as bowl season and the transition to the offseason begin.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who are the most interesting players on Ohio State's roster right now?

USC just pulled Lincoln Riley away from Oklahoma, Brian Kelly left Notre Dame for LSU and the Irish are expected to promote Marcus Freeman in his. So what does a crazy week of the college football coaching carousel mean for an Ohio State football program just two weeks away from Signing Day?On this ThursdayBuckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Nathan Baird talk Buckeyes recruiting starting off with their most recent commit in Devin Brown, what he means to an already loaded QB room and much more. Thanks for listening to another Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are Ohio State football's chances of finishing with the nation's top 2022 recruiting class?

On this big Wednesday Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com, Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means run through a bevy of questions from text subscribers.Among the topics:Which new Notre Dame coach would be the worst news for Ohio State?What type of defensive coordinator candidates should the Buckeyes look at?What's the over-under on expected number of OSU coaching changes?Who should be Ohio State's No. 2 running back next year?How can the linebacker room change?Should the Buckeyes have taken the ball to start the Michigan game?What were the biggest variables in Ohio State's loss?Are the Buckeyes built for comebacks?What are their bowl possibilities?Should there be chatter about the Chicago Bears and Ryan Day?Thanks for listening to another Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marcus Freeman, coaching changes, linebackers and more: Buckeye Talk Rapid Fire

The latest analysis on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting from Doug Lesmerises, Nathan Baird and Stephen Means. Usually, quite a good time.

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