COLUMBUS, Ohio -- On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the current state of Ohio State’s recruiting class, the impact of recent coaching changes at Penn State and LSU, and the strategies that Ohio State might employ to capitalize on these shifts.

They analyze key players in the 2026 recruiting class, the importance of building relationships with recruits, and the financial considerations that come into play in the modern recruiting landscape. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recruiting from Louisiana and the historical context of Ohio State’s recruiting efforts in that state.

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