Stephen Means
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Step 1 for Ohio State’s offense this season was getting to 1-0, ✅
Step 2: Finding an offensive identity in 2025
“We know we have to be more explosive. We know we have to get the ball out in space…but that’s all part of the journey with this group.”
Step 2: Finding an offensive identity in 2025
“We know we have to be more explosive. We know we have to get the ball out in space…but that’s all part of the journey with this group.”
Ohio State kept its star quarterback and play-caller on a leash against Texas, but that’s about to change: Stephen Means
Ohio State has a mission over the next three weeks as it prepares for Big Ten play.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Step 1 for Ohio State’s offense this season was getting to 1-0, ✅
Step 2: Finding an offensive identity in 2025
“We know we have to be more explosive. We know we have to get the ball out in space…but that’s all part of the journey with this group.”
Step 2: Finding an offensive identity in 2025
“We know we have to be more explosive. We know we have to get the ball out in space…but that’s all part of the journey with this group.”
Jeremiah Smith brought Emeka Egbuka to Big Ten Media Days
July 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jeremiah Smith brought Emeka Egbuka to Big Ten Media Days
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Talked about the FPI rankings with @stephenmeans.bsky.social a bit today — ranging from Alabama's spot above Ohio State to a Big Ten vs. SEC discussion and how that all factors into perception:
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Alabama above Ohio State? Auburn in, Illinois and Indiana out? Unpacking ESPN's 2025 FPI rankings
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June 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Talked about the FPI rankings with @stephenmeans.bsky.social a bit today — ranging from Alabama's spot above Ohio State to a Big Ten vs. SEC discussion and how that all factors into perception:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Mt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Mt...
Is this the biggest misevaluation of the modern recruiting era?
April 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Is this the biggest misevaluation of the modern recruiting era?
When’s the NFL Draft that doesn’t have at least one Ohio State wide receiver go in the first round?
April 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
When’s the NFL Draft that doesn’t have at least one Ohio State wide receiver go in the first round?
Ohio State’s 4 first round picks is the most of the Ryan Day era and the most since it had 5 players taken in a 2016 draft which was also filled with a bunch of national champions
April 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Ohio State’s 4 first round picks is the most of the Ryan Day era and the most since it had 5 players taken in a 2016 draft which was also filled with a bunch of national champions
Ohio State has 3 first round NFL Draft picks for the 3rd time in the Ryan Day era:
2020: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah & Damon Arnette
2023: CJ Stroud, Paris Johnson & Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2025: Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson & Tyleik Williams
2020: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah & Damon Arnette
2023: CJ Stroud, Paris Johnson & Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2025: Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson & Tyleik Williams
April 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Ohio State has 3 first round NFL Draft picks for the 3rd time in the Ryan Day era:
2020: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah & Damon Arnette
2023: CJ Stroud, Paris Johnson & Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2025: Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson & Tyleik Williams
2020: Chase Young, Jeff Okudah & Damon Arnette
2023: CJ Stroud, Paris Johnson & Jaxon Smith-Njigba
2025: Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson & Tyleik Williams
1 room, 6 first round NFL draft picks.
Ohio State’s 2021 Spring wide receiver room was truly something special:
“That’s probably one of the craziest rosters I’ve ever heard in my life”
Ohio State’s 2021 Spring wide receiver room was truly something special:
“That’s probably one of the craziest rosters I’ve ever heard in my life”
Ohio State is on the verge of making history, and one man predicted it
Marvin Harrison Jr. once made a bold claim about Ohio State's wide receivers and now one man can make him a prophet.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
1 room, 6 first round NFL draft picks.
Ohio State’s 2021 Spring wide receiver room was truly something special:
“That’s probably one of the craziest rosters I’ve ever heard in my life”
Ohio State’s 2021 Spring wide receiver room was truly something special:
“That’s probably one of the craziest rosters I’ve ever heard in my life”
A look at Ohio State’s 2025 defensive end rotation:
Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry, C.J. Hicks and now Beau Atkinson, the former Tar Heel with a career 17 TFLs, 11 sacks and 39 pressures
Not too shabby
Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry, C.J. Hicks and now Beau Atkinson, the former Tar Heel with a career 17 TFLs, 11 sacks and 39 pressures
Not too shabby
How Beau Atkinson’s transfer commitment impacts Ohio State football’s 2025 defense
Ohio State as landed its first transfer portal additon of the spring, solidifying its depth at a vulnerable position.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A look at Ohio State’s 2025 defensive end rotation:
Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry, C.J. Hicks and now Beau Atkinson, the former Tar Heel with a career 17 TFLs, 11 sacks and 39 pressures
Not too shabby
Kenyatta Jackson, Caden Curry, C.J. Hicks and now Beau Atkinson, the former Tar Heel with a career 17 TFLs, 11 sacks and 39 pressures
Not too shabby
Only one of these guys is still with the team they originally signed with.
Also, Ohio State could end up playing 3 of them in 2025 at their new homes.
Also, Ohio State could end up playing 3 of them in 2025 at their new homes.
April 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Only one of these guys is still with the team they originally signed with.
Also, Ohio State could end up playing 3 of them in 2025 at their new homes.
Also, Ohio State could end up playing 3 of them in 2025 at their new homes.
Ohio State kicked off its CFP run last year by harassing Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee.
On Nov. 15 a new look Buckeyes defense will get a chance to do it again. Only this time, Iamaleava will be in a UCLA jersey.
On Nov. 15 a new look Buckeyes defense will get a chance to do it again. Only this time, Iamaleava will be in a UCLA jersey.
A new threat has been added to Ohio State football’s 2025 schedule
Another former five-star quarterback has been added to Ohio State's 2025 schedule. But this time it's one the Buckeyes are familiar with.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Ohio State kicked off its CFP run last year by harassing Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee.
On Nov. 15 a new look Buckeyes defense will get a chance to do it again. Only this time, Iamaleava will be in a UCLA jersey.
On Nov. 15 a new look Buckeyes defense will get a chance to do it again. Only this time, Iamaleava will be in a UCLA jersey.
Julian Sayin’s best throw of the day and a great catch by Mylan Graham.
Aaron Scott’s coverage was pretty solid too.
Aaron Scott’s coverage was pretty solid too.
April 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Julian Sayin’s best throw of the day and a great catch by Mylan Graham.
Aaron Scott’s coverage was pretty solid too.
Aaron Scott’s coverage was pretty solid too.
Ohio State’s spring game (and the spring in general) showed me what I needed to see.
The guy we think is up next showed us why he’s up next.
The guy we think is up next showed us why he’s up next.
Ohio State’s next quarterback closed out the spring with a loud, necessary statement: Stephen Means
Ohio State's next starting quarterback did exactly what he needed to do in the spring game. Now comes the most important step.
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April 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Ohio State’s spring game (and the spring in general) showed me what I needed to see.
The guy we think is up next showed us why he’s up next.
The guy we think is up next showed us why he’s up next.
Ok, so who’s ready to overreact to whatever we see from Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz today?
April 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Ok, so who’s ready to overreact to whatever we see from Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz today?
The SEC on top of the basketball world
The Big Ten on top of the football world
The Big Ten on top of the football world
April 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The SEC on top of the basketball world
The Big Ten on top of the football world
The Big Ten on top of the football world
More impressive freshman:
Cooper Flagg or Jeremiah Smith?
Cooper Flagg or Jeremiah Smith?
April 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
More impressive freshman:
Cooper Flagg or Jeremiah Smith?
Cooper Flagg or Jeremiah Smith?
The most interesting storyline about Ohio State’s quarterback battle isn’t about who looked better than who in Saturday.
It’s about a risky decision Ryan Day made so he can get the best evaluation possible on each of them.
It’s about a risky decision Ryan Day made so he can get the best evaluation possible on each of them.
Ryan Day made an interesting decision on Ohio State football’s quarterback battle
Ryan Day made an interesting decision on Ohio State football’s quarterback battle.
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April 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The most interesting storyline about Ohio State’s quarterback battle isn’t about who looked better than who in Saturday.
It’s about a risky decision Ryan Day made so he can get the best evaluation possible on each of them.
It’s about a risky decision Ryan Day made so he can get the best evaluation possible on each of them.
Devin Sanchez on his mindset as a competitor as he starts his Ohio State career:
“I’m always gonna go out there and try to take what’s mine. If it’s out there, that means anybody can have it and I’m going to be the one who’s going to get it.”
“I’m always gonna go out there and try to take what’s mine. If it’s out there, that means anybody can have it and I’m going to be the one who’s going to get it.”
‘Winning is in my blood’: Inside the competitive drive fueling Ohio State football’s new freshman phenom
Devin Sanchez, the nation's top cornerback prospect, got a rude awakening from a trash-talking teammate - and it only fueled his competitive fire.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Devin Sanchez on his mindset as a competitor as he starts his Ohio State career:
“I’m always gonna go out there and try to take what’s mine. If it’s out there, that means anybody can have it and I’m going to be the one who’s going to get it.”
“I’m always gonna go out there and try to take what’s mine. If it’s out there, that means anybody can have it and I’m going to be the one who’s going to get it.”
Max Klare had 51 catches, 685 yards and 4 TDs last year. A stat line no Ohio State TE has ever had.
So why would he choose the Buckeyes?
“I have a vision of where I want to be as a tight end. I think this place gives me the best opportunity to do it.
So why would he choose the Buckeyes?
“I have a vision of where I want to be as a tight end. I think this place gives me the best opportunity to do it.
Ohio State has a new weapon that can unlock another level of its offense, but will the Buckeyes use it?
Why did college football's top tight end transfer choose Ohio State?
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March 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Max Klare had 51 catches, 685 yards and 4 TDs last year. A stat line no Ohio State TE has ever had.
So why would he choose the Buckeyes?
“I have a vision of where I want to be as a tight end. I think this place gives me the best opportunity to do it.
So why would he choose the Buckeyes?
“I have a vision of where I want to be as a tight end. I think this place gives me the best opportunity to do it.
Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class has added Louisiana native Blaine Bradford, the nation’s top safety and a 5-star recruit
Five-star 2026 safety commits to Ohio State football
Ohio State earned a commitment on Monday morning from a five-star safety.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class has added Louisiana native Blaine Bradford, the nation’s top safety and a 5-star recruit
Sonny Styles on Arvell Reese:
“I remember a lot of people talking about me being versatile. He’s just as versatile.”
“I remember a lot of people talking about me being versatile. He’s just as versatile.”
March 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Sonny Styles on Arvell Reese:
“I remember a lot of people talking about me being versatile. He’s just as versatile.”
“I remember a lot of people talking about me being versatile. He’s just as versatile.”
Some testing numbers from Ohio State’s Pro Day
March 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Some testing numbers from Ohio State’s Pro Day
Will Howard throws to Carnell Tate at Ohio State’s Pro Day
March 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Will Howard throws to Carnell Tate at Ohio State’s Pro Day
C.J. Hicks:
“A lot of people think because I’m 240 I don’t have any power, but I can definitely run through somebody’s face if I need to”
“A lot of people think because I’m 240 I don’t have any power, but I can definitely run through somebody’s face if I need to”
Ohio State is finally preparing to unleash a new weapon on defense
Ohio State has a chance to unlock a new weapon in 2025 while previewing the future of his defense.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
C.J. Hicks:
“A lot of people think because I’m 240 I don’t have any power, but I can definitely run through somebody’s face if I need to”
“A lot of people think because I’m 240 I don’t have any power, but I can definitely run through somebody’s face if I need to”
Tavien St. Clair on what he learned from Will Howard and what his main focus is going through his first spring practice at Ohio State:
“The better leadership you have and the closer relationships you have, the longer it’ll take you”
“The better leadership you have and the closer relationships you have, the longer it’ll take you”
March 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Tavien St. Clair on what he learned from Will Howard and what his main focus is going through his first spring practice at Ohio State:
“The better leadership you have and the closer relationships you have, the longer it’ll take you”
“The better leadership you have and the closer relationships you have, the longer it’ll take you”