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Stephen Means

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Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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.”

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Jeremiah Smith brought Emeka Egbuka to Big Ten Media Days

Reposted by Stephen Means

Stefan Krajisnik @skrajisnik3.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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...

Alabama above Ohio State? Auburn in, Illinois and Indiana out? Unpacking ESPN's 2025 FPI rankings

YouTube video by Ohio State Football on cleveland.com

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Is this the biggest misevaluation of the modern recruiting era?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

When’s the NFL Draft that doesn’t have at least one Ohio State wide receiver go in the first round?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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 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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

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.

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Julian Sayin’s best throw of the day and a great catch by Mylan Graham. Aaron Scott’s coverage was pretty solid too.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

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.

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Ok, so who’s ready to overreact to whatever we see from Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz today?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The SEC on top of the basketball world The Big Ten on top of the football world

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

More impressive freshman: Cooper Flagg or Jeremiah Smith?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

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.

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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.”

‘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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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.

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?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Sonny Styles on Arvell Reese: “I remember a lot of people talking about me being versatile. He’s just as versatile.”

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Some testing numbers from Ohio State’s Pro Day

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Will Howard throws to Carnell Tate at Ohio State’s Pro Day

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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”

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.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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”

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Some quarterback observations from Ohio State’s first day of spring practice. Just as Ryan Day said would happen, everybody worked with: “We’re gonna evaluate everything. But specifically early on in the spring we wanna roll those guys the best we can."

What we learned about Ohio State’s quarterback battle after the first day of spring practice

Evaluating Ohio State football's quarterback competition following the first day of spring practice

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Julian Sayin throws to Jeremiah Smith on Ohio State’s first day of spring practice

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Ohio State’s 2025 Spring Roster:

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

A disappointing stat: Ohio State’s football team has made the CFP (which up until this year only had 4 teams & now takes 12 teams) 6 times since 2014 Ohio State’s basketball team has made the NCAA Tournament (which has 68 teams) 5 times since 2014

Ohio State basketball has reached irrelevancy, but does anybody care?

Ohio State owe its fans a better basketball product and a clear program direction.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Talking Ohio State’s tight ends featuring what might be the deepest room of the Ryan Day era

What’s up with Ohio State football’s tight ends heading into spring practice? Buckeye Talk podcast

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's tight ends heading into spring practice.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

After learning from TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, James Peoples is ready for a breakout season “When I hit that field I’m going to take the most opportunity that I’m gonna have and ball out. Y’all can definitely expect a lot from me next year.”

Ohio State football has a new face of its running back room, and he comes with a record-breaking comparison

Ohio State is handing the keys to its starting running back job over to a player ready to take on the reigns as its next star.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Previewing loaded Ohio State’s wide receiver room heading into spring practice

What’s up with Ohio State football’s wide receivers heading into spring practice? Buckeye Talk podcast

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's wide receivers heading into spring practice.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Previewing Ohio State’s new look running back room heading into spring practice

What’s up with Ohio State football’s running backs heading into spring practice? Buckeye Talk podcast

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State's running backs heading into spring practice.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Will Howard on Julian Sayin as Ohio State’s next QB1: “Julian’s one of the most accurate quarterbacks I’ve been around. The ball just looks so pretty coming out of his hand. It spins prettier than I’ve seen a lot of balls come out of a quarterback’s hands. He’s got a real chance to be elite.”

Ohio State’s next starting quarterback has one mission this spring, and Will Howard showed him how to accomplish it

The favorite to be Ohio State football's next starting quarterback comes into the spring with one goal to accomplish.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

A were a week from Ohio State starting spring practice, meaning it’s time to look at Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair, previewing what the spring could look like for all 3

Creating a goal for all 3 Ohio State quarterbacks in spring practice: Buckeye Talk podcast

Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State's 2025 quarterback battle.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Jack Sawyer on Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson and his message to recruits: “He’s still at the top of his game no matter what people say about his age”

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ohio State’s 2025 offensive coaching staff only has one person over the age of 38

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Brandon Inniss, Jermaine Mathews, Kayden McDonald, Luke Montgomery and more. Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class was littered with players who’ve spent 2 twos waiting their turn. As they enter Year 3 many of them appear ready to breakout as 2025 stars

Ohio State has a recruiting class littered with potential breakout stars that you need to get to know

Could any of Ohio State football's third-year players vault from backup to breakout star in 2025?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

An early look at Ohio State’s defensive depth chart featuring a boatload of young talent for a new defensive coordinator. Plus a battle to be Caleb Downs’ new running mate

Ohio State football’s next defensive coordinator has a gift waiting for him in Columbus

Predicting the opening day 2025 Ohio State football defensive lineup.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Ryan Day’s new motivation: “Woody Hayes is the last one to win multiple national championships at Ohio State. That’s something I’ve now set for myself. To be the next head coach to win multiple championships at Ohio State. There’s still a lot more to be done.”

Could Ryan Day leave Ohio State for the NFL? Here’s his answer

Could Ohio State's head coach leave the Buckeyes for the NFL?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

An early look at Ohio State’s 2025 starting offense where there might be a very interesting battle on the horizon And it’s not at quarterback

Ohio State football’s most interesting offseason offensive battle isn’t at quarterback

Predicting Ohio State football's 2025 starting offense.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Has anybody actually seen the Cotton Bowl trophy since Ohio State left Dallas?

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is returning for his senior season in 2025. He joins Caleb Downs as returning starters on defense.

Why Sonny Styles’ NFL Draft decision is so important to Ohio State football

Ohio State's defense is losing a ton of parts this offseason, but at least one is back for 2025.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Welcome to the new world of college football: One day you’re celebrating winning a national championship. The next day you’re trying to fight off team potentially tampering with your roster to steal the players responsible for that championship.

Is Ohio State football in danger of losing its two star wide receivers?

Ohio State's dream season has concluded, now it must deal with the new reality of college football.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Ohio State is losing its top 2 running backs this offseason in Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson. A reality it was well-prepared for. Welcome to the James Peoples Show

How Quinshon Judkins’ NFL Draft decision impacts Ohio State football

Ohio State have replace both halves of a historic running back duo this offseason. A task the Buckeyes have already prepare for.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Ryan Day, Ohio State’s national championship-winning head coach:

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The Buckeyes are teaching the Fighting Irish a lesson the rest of the College Football Playoff field has already learned

Ohio State is teaching Notre Dame a lesson the rest of college football already learned: Stephen Means’ halftime thoughts

Notre Dame threw a quality first punch in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. But just like every other opponent, it wasn't enough.

Stephen Means @stephenmeans.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Emeka Egbuka is now Ohio State's all-time leader in career catches

An Ohio State football player broke a record in its CFP championship game against Notre Dame

Another Ohio State football record has been broken thanks to a star wide receiver in his final game as a Buckeye.