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It’s Week 2 of official visit season for Ohio State meaning another group of important 2025 targets will be on campus.
This first weekend features 10 players with four-star recruits De and DeShawn Stewart headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visits, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the seven undecided they would need to land to make this a successful second weekend eventually.
But first a conversation about 2026 five-star defensive lineman Jahkeim Stewart who was at OSU’s second June camp and how realistic they think it is for him to one day end up in Columbus.
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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the most interesting things observed and heard at Ohio State's first June recruiting camp.
They look at which recruits may have earned an offer after ann impressive first day which ranges from rising senior offensive in the 2025 class to speedy wide receivers in the 2027 class going into their second year of high school. They even discuss the lone five-star who was in town and could be the answer to its safety drought on the recruiting trail.
But first, a conversation about the newest member of OSU’s 2025 recruiting class, four-star running back Bo Jackson.
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Among the Ohio State topics discussed by Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis:

Can an elite defense impact a team's offensive aggressiveness?

Changing the recruiting calendar

Ryan Day's son as a quarterback prospect

Which walk-ons would you give a scholarship to in 2024?

Renovating the Woody Hayes Athletic Center

Should OSU run up the score more?

Michigan's potential backslide.

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The conversation revolves around the upcoming camp week for Ohio State, focusing on the recruitment process and the evaluation of high school athletes.
Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the value of this period for building relationships, identifying new talent, and making offers to potential recruits. The conversation covers a range of topics related to Ohio State football, including early offers to young players, the upcoming camp season, and the vision for recruiting and player development. It also delves into specific players and their potential impact on the team. The discussion provides insights into the coaching staff, the recruitment process, and the ongoing evaluation of talent.
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There is a ton of new in the Big Ten as the conference heads into a new era.
It's gotten rid of divisions opening up the possibilities for the conference championships game. It's also expanded its team total to 18. That expansion mixed with a few highly-rated freshmen, big-time transfers and some coaching hires has brought a ton of new faces to the conference as well.
On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis take a look at some of the most impactful newcomers to the Big Ten which includes a few people inside the Ohio State football program.
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It’s officially official visit season and Ohio State is set to host its first group of 2025 targets.
This first weekend features 10 players with four-star recruits TJ Alford and DeShawn Stewart headlining as the lone commits. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss them all.
The two discuss the importance of the visit, what they could potentially bring to the class and how many of the eight undecided they would need to land to make this a successful first weekend eventually.
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