Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball artwork

Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball

1,176 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 123 ratings

Locked On Buckeyes podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Hosted by Jay Stephens, the Locked On Buckeyes podcast provides your daily Ohio State fix with Jay’s perspective as he provides expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Ohio State Buckeyes. From 100,000 fans at the Horseshoe to all the intense rivalries and everything in between, the Locked On Buckeyes podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Buckeyes locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On Buckeyes podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

Football Sports Basketball buckeyes football sports podcast ohio state buckeyes ohio state basketball ohio state football college recruiting daily podcast buckeyes basketball
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Defensive Recruiting Struggles Continue as Dijon Johnson Decommits from the Ohio State Buckeyes

August 01, 2022 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

One of the biggest topics of conversation over the past few weeks is Ohio State's struggles recruiting players who play defense. After losing out on 3 recruits, Dijon Johnson decommitted from Ohio State a couple days ago. To open today's show, Jay discusses a few factors that might have gone into Johnson's decision to decommit from Ohio State. Jay then highlights what Ryan Day's expectations are for the Ohio State defense. You might be shocked at what Ryan Day says the standard should be for...

EMERGENCY POD! Four Star QB Brock Glenn Commits to Ohio State!

July 30, 2022 20:11 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

What a way to end the month! Ohio State picks up a commitment from 4 star quarterback Brock Glenn on the second to last day of the month. Through the grainy view on the livestream of his commitment, due to slow wifi, you could see the Ohio State hat Glenn put on his head after verballing saying he would be Buckeye. During this emergency episode, Jay discusses Brock Glenn's commitment and what fans should think about the offensive talent in Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class. Support Us B...

What We Learned From Ohio State Buckeyes HC Ryan Day at Big Ten Media Days

July 29, 2022 16:50 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Ryan Day lead three Ohio State players into day two of Big Ten Media Days earlier this week. Ryan Day, CJ Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Ronnie Hickman were busy as they answered numerous questions from media members across the big ten conference. During today's show Jay breaks down what we learned at this event. Each individual gave us great insight into what we can expect in the upcoming season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candida...

Ohio State Buckeyes: Drafting the Best Buckeyes Defensive Linemen Over the Past 20 Years

July 29, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Ohio State has been fortunate to have numerous elite defensive linemen over the past 20 years. Players like Chase Young, Will Smith, and Joey Bosa became household names while showing off their skills on Saturday afternoons. Have you ever taken time to rank the best defensive linemen during this time period? It's no problem if you haven't. That's what today's show is for. Here to join Jay to draft the best Ohio State defensive linemen over the past 20 years is Mo Murphy. Jay and Mo had s...

Ohio State Buckeyes Ryan Day, CJ Stroud Set to Take the State at Big Ten Football Media Days

July 27, 2022 06:35 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take the stage on day 2 of Big Ten Media Days. Ryan Day, CJ Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Ronnie Hickman will be Ohio State's representatives at this big event. During today's show, Jay will breakdown what to expect from these four individuals as the filter questions from the media. We close the show discussing an interesting statement Michigan TE Erick All made about playing Ohio State last year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Link...

Ways We Can See Signs of Growth in the Ohio State Buckeyes Defense in 2022

July 26, 2022 18:28 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

As talkin' season continues, we continue our conversations about the Ohio State defense. There's a report out describing how the players are approaching what Jim Knowles is preaching on daily basis. There's a thought about what ways we'll see growth from the defense in 2022. Both of those topics find their way in today's show. Here to discuss these topics and more is Todd Jones. Todd is a former sports writer at the Columbus Dispatch and is currently writing for the Ohio State Alumni Ma...

How the Possibility of Unlimited Transfers Impacts Ohio State Buckeyes HC Ryan Day

July 25, 2022 13:21 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day has had a lot to handle during his first few years as Ohio State head coach. A few of them are new challenges for every coach in college football. The new landscape of the sport makes being a head coach a lot more difficult than it used to be. Well, recently the Division I council proposed some possible changes to the transfer portal. In today's episode Jay discusses what changes we may see to the transfer portal and how they impact Ryan Day. Supp...

Drafting the Best Ohio State Buckeyes Wide Receivers Over the Past 20 Years

July 22, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been fortunate to have elite wide receiver play over the past 20 years? Players like Michael Jenkins, Santonio Holmes, and Michael Thomas became fan favorites who dominated their opponents on Saturday afternoons. But who is the best receiver to play at Ohio State during this time period? Here to end the week with an Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver draft is Cory Thompson. Cory and Jay have been going back and forth in a three round draft as they draft the bes...

What a NFL Draft Analyst Has to Say About Ohio State Buckeyes LB Steele Chambers

July 21, 2022 15:49 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Steele Chambers quickly won the hearts of Ohio State fans as he was one of the bright spots on the Ohio State defense last year. His transition to defense came at the right time as the Buckeyes needed someone to step at the linebacker position. Steele Chambers is not only preparing for the upcoming season, but also thinking about his future as a professional football player. Does Steele Chambers have a chance to play linebacker in the NFL? Here with us to answer this question is Ryan Rober...

What a NFL Draft Analyst Has to Say About the Future of Ohio State Buckeyes DE Zach Harrison

July 20, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Zach Harrison is one of the Ohio State players that people expect big plays from in 2022. His leadership and experience will be needed if the Ohio State defense wants to be better than it was in 2021. If Harrison is able to play the way many people think he can NFL coaches will be drooling at the possibility of adding him to their roster. Here with us to dissect Zach Harrison's play, and how NFL coaches view him, is Ryan Roberts of Rise N Draft Scouting. Ryan and Jay spend some time diss...

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes Duo of JT Tuimoloa & Jack Sawyer Be a Problem in 2022

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

What word comes to your mind when thinking about what we'll see from Ohio State's defensive line in 2022? What players do you think will step up for the Buckeyes? During today's episode Jay breaks down a couple reasons why Ohio State's defense will be better in 2022. JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer have been talked about all offseason. Jay won't just mention their names in a vanilla way, but will tell you why these two players will be a dynamic duo for the Buckeyes. Support Us By Supportin...

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes Defense Will Better in 2022

July 18, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

There is a belief that Ohio State's defense will be better in 2022. Numerous people will spend a lot of time discussing why Jim Knowles arrival in Columbus be what the Buckeyes to get of the defensive funk they've been in the past couple years. During today's show, Jay gives you three reasons why the Ohio State's defense will be better during the upcoming college football season. Jim Knowles comes up, but he might not be discussed in the way you might think he will. Support Us By Support...

EMERGENCY POD! Four Star TE Jelani Thurman Commits to Ohio State!

July 17, 2022 19:07 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

The commitments continue to roll in as 4 star tight end Jelani Thurman is the latest player to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Thurman is an extremely talented young man with a lot of tools in his bag. In this emergency episode of Locked on Buckeyes Jay breaks down some details about Thurman's commitment. Jay then discusses some possible changes we may see in the Ohio State passing attack. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to ...

Drafting the Best Ohio State Buckeyes Running Backs Over the Past 20 Years

July 15, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been blessed with really good running backs over the past 20 years. Players like Ezekiell Elliott, JK Dobbins, and Maurice Clarrett quickly became fan favorites as they quickly made defenders look silly. Joining us today to draft the best Ohio State players of the past 20 years is Mo Murphy, from The Off the Ball Network. Jay and Mo go back and forth in a 3 round draft as they draft the best Ohio State running backs of the past 20 years. Support Us By Supporting...

Why Ohio State Buckeyes Commit Jason Moore is the Kind of Player Larry Johnson Wants in Columbus

July 13, 2022 15:44 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Being able to utilize an asset like John Garcia Jr twice in one week is a huge luxury. His knowledge of the national landscape of recruiting helps keep Ohio State footballs fans up to date with what players Ohio State is going after. During today's show, John informs Jay and all the listeners about a few things we will love about recent commit Jason Moore. Jay and John also tackle the recruiting battle for two really good quarterbacks. Is Ohio State still in the running for Brock Glenn a...

Assessing the Play of Ohio State Buckeyes OL Parison Johnson Jr., Luke Wypler, & Dawand Jones w/ Ryan Roberts

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Ohio State's offensive line has three players that are getting attention from NFL scouts. Paris Johnson Jr., Luke Wypler, and Dawand Jones are three players that showed they might have futures at the next level. Here with us to continue breaking down the play of draft eligible players is Ryan Roberts of Rise N Draft Scouting. Ryan and Jay breakdown the play of these three players. The two of them look back at their play in 2021 and highlight if a couple of them should enter the NFL Draft...

Why Ohio State Buckeyes Commit Miles Walker is a Strong, Foundational Piece of the Buckeyes 2023 Recruiting Class

July 11, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to kill it on the recruiting trail. Ryan Day has compiled a group of coaches that are determined to keep the standard high while seeking players to join Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class. Here with us to discuss a recent Buckeye commit is John Garcia Jr. John is the Director of Football Recruiting for Sports Illustrated and Locked on's Recruiting Insider. Jay and John also discuss how USC & UCLA joining the Big Ten impacts Ohio State recruiting. Support...

EMERGENCY POD! Four Star DL Jason Moore Commits to Ohio State!

July 11, 2022 00:52 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

We are quickly seeing the impact Ohio State had on recruits who took official visits during the month of June. Four Star DL Jason Moore is the latest recruit to commit to Ohio State. During this emergency episode, Jay reacts to Jason Moore's announcement. The timing of this commitment is key as it could impact where other elite defensive linemen in the 2023 recruiting commit to play college football. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidat...

Drafting the Best Ohio State Buckeyes Quarterbacks From the Past 20 Years

July 08, 2022 08:26 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Normally this time of year is reserved for lists to help people bridge the gap until college football season starts. Well on today's show, we aren't formulating an Ohio State Buckeyes list. No, that would be too easy to do. Instead we are drafting the best Ohio State quarterbacks over the past 20 years. Joining Jay is Jeff Hunt from The Off the Ball Network. Jay and Jeff reminisce while thinking about how many amazing quarterbacks the Buckeyes have had during this period of time. The t...

Ohio State Buckeyes Caden Curry Impresses Coaches While Preparing for His Freshman Season

July 07, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes

Caden Curry has wasted no time impressing Ohio State coaches as he prepares for his career as a Buckeye. The incoming freshman possesses a skillset that many believe will be perfect for Jim Knowles' defense. During today's show, Jay highlights a few reasons Caden Curry has been a bright spot among all of the freshmen on the team. Jay also discusses a few comments Terry McLaurin recently made about Ohio State during a recent press conference. We close the show continuing our Buckeye road t...

Ohio State Buckeyes Caden Curry Impresses Coaches While Preparing for His Freshman Season

July 07, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Caden Curry has wasted no time impressing Ohio State coaches as he prepares for his career as a Buckeye. The incoming freshman possesses a skillset that many believe will be perfect for Jim Knowles' defense. During today's show, Jay highlights a few reasons Caden Curry has been a bright spot among all of the freshmen on the team. Jay also discusses a few comments Terry McLaurin recently made about Ohio State during a recent press conference. We close the show continuing our Buckeye road ...

How USC and UCLA Joining the Big Ten Impacts the Ohio State Buckeyes

July 06, 2022 14:02 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

As the Big Ten is in the midst of another major shift, many people might be wondering what this means for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are no stranger to the Big Ten expanding its footprint. But stretching to the west coast, and adding USC at the same time, adds an unexpected wrench in everyone's plans. During today's show, Jay discusses three ways USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten impacts the Buckeyes. This isn't a show all about football either. This move effects every sport at Ohio State....

Why Ohio State's Offensive Line Will be Better in 2022

July 05, 2022 19:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Ohio State's offensive line is poised to show improvements in numerous areas in 2022. Justin Frye quickly got to work to help each member of this unit improve. The offensive line never gets the recognition other units get. However, it's possibly one of the most important groups on the team. During today's show, Jay discusses why this unit will be better in 2022, one are of concern, and how the unit stacks up against other offensive lines in college football. Support Us By Supporting Our...

BOOM! Four Star CB Jermaine Matthews Jr. Commits to Ohio State!

July 04, 2022 15:54 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Ohio State continues to set off fireworks on the recruiting trail. Lately, the fireworks show has been centered around the work Ohio State cornerback coach Tim Walton has been putting in. Coach Walton saw three players he recruited commit to Ohio State in a five day span. The latest player to commit to Ohio State is Jermaine Matthews Jr. Jay opens today's show discussing a few reasons why Tim Walton's influence impacted Jermaine Matthews Jr. while Matthews was on his official visit. Jay...

EMERGENCY POD! B1G Rountable - USC & UCLA are Set to Join the Big Ten in 2024

July 01, 2022 16:37 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

EMERGENCY POD! The announcement of USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten Conference shook college football fans from coast to coast. Adding two southern California schools to the Big Ten probably wasn't a move many people saw coming. In today's emergency episode, the Locked on Big Ten podcast had a roundtable to respond to the shocking news of UCLA and USC joining the Big Ten. Nate Dickinson, host of Locked on Big Ten, host the roundtable discussion. Nate is Joined by Jay Stephens, of Locked ...

BOOM! Ohio State Buckeyes Flips Four Star CB Calvin Simpson-Hunt From Texas Tech

July 01, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ohio State CB Coach Tim Walton has quickly made a big impact on the recruiting trail. His ability to use his experience from the NFL might be what gravitates recruits towards him while contemplating what school they're going to commit too. During today's show, Jay opens things up discussing some interesting details about Ohio State's recent commitment, Four star CB Calvin Simpson-Hunt is a player that has something in common with Kayin Lee. Jay hits on both players at the top of the show...

Why Kayin Lee's Commitment to Ohio State is a Big Deal

June 29, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Every time a recruit commits to Ohio State we are overcome with a certain level of excitement. The thought of the Buckeyes adding another elite football player elevates us to cloud 9. That was probably the feeling we got when Kayin Lee committed to Ohio State earlier this week. Here with us to discuss said commitment is John Garcia Jr. of Sports Illustrated. Jay and John discuss what to expect from Ohio State recruit at Elite 11, why Kayin Lee's commitment is a big deal, and the potentia...

BOOM! Four Star CB Kayin Lee Commits to Ohio State!

June 28, 2022 14:33 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

As the month of June comes to a close, numerous recruits are going to begin to wind down their recruitments. Some have plans to announce where they're going to play college football before the fourth of July. One of those athletes is four star cornerback Kayin Lee. Kayin Lee is the latest elite prospect to join Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class. Jay opens today's show discussing a few important details about Lee's recruitment and what kind of football player he is. From there, we wrap ...

How Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, and Noah Rogers' Commitments Will Impact Ohio State Buckeyes Recruiting

June 27, 2022 11:57 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

There's a good chance you might still be riding high from the impact the commitments of Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, and Noah Rogers had on you. Ohio State continues to keep the standard high on the recruiting trail. It's one of the appeals top recruits love about the potential to play for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. During today's show, John Garcia Jr. returns to the show to discuss the impact of these three commitments. John and Jay also discuss who could be the next to comm...

Ohio State Buckeyes Stars Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell Are Drafted in the 2022 NBA Drafted

June 24, 2022 17:36 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more abo...

Who Will Draft Ohio State Buckeyes Stars Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell in the 2022 NBA Draft?

June 23, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

The 2022 NBA Draft is almost here! Malaki Branham and EJ Liddell have dreamed about the moment Adam Silver calls their name on draft night. Here with us to get help us get ready for the draft is Brandon Simberg of Busting Brackets. Brandon and Jay discuss what makes Branham and Liddell first round talents. Brandon also lets us know where to expect Branham and Liddell to come off the board in tonight's draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar ...

Is Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR1 in College Football?

June 22, 2022 14:29 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

We interrupt your personal pep rally about what's going on with Ohio State recruiting to discuss WR1 at Ohio State. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is looking to replicate the success he had during last years Ohio State football season. Based on last years success, he's currently being discussed in every NFL Draft conversation going on this summer. Hear to talk about what Smith-Njigba does so well is Ryan Roberts of Rise N Draft Scouting. Jay and Ryan discuss the hot streak Brian Hartline is on on the...

Why Ohio State Buckeyes WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Be a Dynamic Duo in 2022

June 21, 2022 18:06 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Brian Hartline continues to build a monster in the Ohio State wide receiver room. The way he continues to stockpile wide receiver talent in Columbus is unheard of. Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks to lead the way as he plans to replicate the success last year in Ohio State's offense. During today's show, Jay opens things up discuss why Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Harrison Jr. will be a dynamic duo in 2022. From there we discuss if Ohio State should use four wide receiver sets. If they do, it ...

BOOM! Five Star WR Carnell Tate Commits to Ohio State

June 20, 2022 21:22 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

The wait is over! Carnell Tate has announced his decision about where he's going to play college football. Coaches, players, and fans of Ohio State and Tennessee have anxiously waited for Tate's decision to be made public. The good thing is the wait is over because Monday afternoon Carnell Tate announced he's taking his talents to Ohio State to be a Buckeye. Jay spends the entire space of today's show looking at different aspects of Tate's commitment. This news is so big it deserves more...

Why is Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman Consistently Talking About the Ohio State Buckeyes?

June 17, 2022 17:35 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Marcus Freeman continues to find a way to talk about Ohio State whenever he's talking to the media. You'd think Marcus Freeman would speak highly of the school he got two degrees from. Unfortunately, that's not the case. During today's show, Jay opens things up discussing a possible positive twist to Marcus Freeman being misquote by CBS Sports. It would be nice if there was a positive outcome from all the things Marcus Freeman has said about the Buckeyes since he became Notre Dame's head coa...

Ohio State Buckeyes Commit Bryson Rodgers Turns Heads at OT7 in Las Vegas

June 15, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

It's been quite a long time since John Garcia Jr, of Sports Illustrated, and Jay have talked about Ohio State Buckeyes commit Bryson Rodgers on the show. Well, the long drought is over. Bryson Rodgers performance at OT7 in Vegas has been all over twitter. Rodgers is a player is a player Ohio State is excited to have in their recruiting class. He's also the first of four players Jay and John talk about on today's show. The two men also talk about Carnell Tate, Daniel Harris, and Matayo U...

What to Expect From TreVeyon Henderson and the Ohio State Buckeyes Running Backs in 2022

June 14, 2022 15:49 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Talented...Stacked...Loaded...Those are a few words you might use to describe the Ohio State running back room. TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams lead a talented group of talented running backs. Tony Alford continues to be one of the best running back coaches in the country. His ability to recruit and develop talent seems to be at an all time high. If you couldn't tell, today's show is all about the running backs. During today's show, Jay breaks down what to expect from the Ohio S...

Sporting News Ranks Ohio State Buckeyes Coach Ryan Day as the Fourth Best Coach in College Football

June 13, 2022 16:04 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Ryan Day has found a way to contain his status as the one of the elite coaches in college football. Even though Ohio State lost two games last year, that doesn't derail him from being towards the top of the list when ranking coaches in the sport. Bill Bender from The Sporting News is with us to discuss how The Sporting News ranks college football coaches in 2022. Bill and Jay also discuss how to improve the transfer portal, NIL, and what Ryan Day can do to be a top three coach in the spor...

Comparing the Ohio State Coaching Careers of Ryan Day and Jim Tressel

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Ohio State has a track record of hiring really good coaches. The coaches they hire have helped Ohio State be in the middle of a two plus decade long streak of being one of the most dominant teams in college football. Jim Tressel coached teams started said streak. Whike Ryan Day is trying to continue what Jim Tressel started over 20 years ago. During today's show, Jay welcomes Jeff Hunt back to the show. Jay and Jeff go back and forth comparing two coaches Buckeye fans love. At the end ...

Ohio State Football Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks

June 09, 2022 16:33 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Ohio State's football continues to stockpile talent on both sides of the ball. The development of the roster and focus on recruiting elite talent consistently makes Ohio State's roster one of the most talented rosters in the country. How talented is it? What makes each position stand out? These are a couple questions Jay will answer as he breaks down each position on the team. Today starts our breakdown of the Ohio State football roster. The position we'll look at is the quarterback position...

How NIL Impacts Ohio State's Plan to Recruit Elite Talent

June 08, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

NIL continues to be one of the hottest topics in college football. Coaches, recruits and their parents are navigating waters that have never been treaded in this sport. It adds another wrinkle to Ohio State's plan to recruit elite talent. Will recruits value money over going to a school that fits them the best? Will players choose a school with a lucrative NIL package over one that allows them to play right away. These are a couple questions Jay asks John Garcia Jr. during today's show....

Ohio State Football Summer Enrollees Have Arrived on Campus

June 06, 2022 12:37 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

There's a buzz around campus. Ohio State's summer enrollees have arrived on campus. Gone are the days of high school. The days for them to prepare to be the best Buckeye they can be are officially here. Getting Ohio State's full 2022 recruiting class on campus brings numerous emotions for the individuals. Jay opens today's show discussing a few of the emotions people might be experiencing. He also highlights what the learning curve might be like for the summer enrollees and discusses w...

Ryan Day Believes Ohio State Needs $13 Million to Keep the Roster Together

June 03, 2022 18:13 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Name, image, and likeness continues to be a major talking point in collegiate athletics. Ryan Day is tasked to not only field questions about NIL from recruits, but also discuss this topic with businesses in Columbus. Ryan Day recently discussed how much money he believes it will take to keep the Ohio State football roster together. It's a number that will seem outrageous to some people. Others understand that this is what will be expected at programs like Ohio State. During today's sho...

Numerous Recruits Receive Offers After the First Day of Ohio State's Football Camps

June 02, 2022 17:11 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Ohio State football camps are underway. Numerous recruits will flock to Columbus to workout in front of Ryan Day, Larry Johnson, and other Ohio State football coaches. It didn't take long for numerous recruits to catch the eye of numerous coaches. These athletes are determined to impress each coach that sees them on the field. Some were so impressive that they received offers at the end of camp. Jay opens today's show highlighting the seven recruits that received offers after the first ...

What to Expect During a Busy Month of Recruiting for Ohio State

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The month of June is going to be an extremely busy month for Ohio State coaches. They'll not only be coaching numerous high school athletes during football camps, but they'll also host numerous recruits during official visits. Here to help us get ready for a busy month is John Garcia Jr. of Sports Illustrated. Jay and John discuss what will take place during the month of June, Jayden Bonsu scheduling an official visit at Ohio State, and the Buckeyes landing in Derion Gulette's top seven. ...

How Ryan Day is Handling the Preseason Hype Surrounding the Ohio State Football Team

May 31, 2022 13:20 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

The preseason hype surrounding the Ohio State Football team is real! Ryan Day has built this team in a way that the team is expected to do big things during the 2022 college football season. With a lot of hype surrounding the team, Ryan Day understands that it can be hard to not allow the players to buy into the hype. Today open today's show Jay discusses how Ryan Day is handling the preseason hype surrounding the team. From there, we move to highlight a topic that has been talked about ...

How Ohio State Navigates the Culture of Change in College Football w/ Jay Crawford

May 30, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! As we enjoy a holiday weekend, Locked on Buckeyes has a special treat for you. Jay Crawford, of The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, joins Jay as the two of them have a fun time talking about Ohio State Football and the culture of change we're experiencing right now in college football. This isn't your everyday conversation about what's going on in the sport. Jay and Jay share unique thoughts about the climate of the sport and a proposal about how to improve the ...

What Motivates Jerron Cage to Go Hard in His Last Year at Ohio State

May 27, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Jerron Cage had a big decision to make at the end of last season. Would he stay at Ohio State or would pursue a career in the NFL? His career has been full of different test, that might cause some to have a bad attitude. Cage has plans to be a big piece of Ohio State's defense this year. He also has a special source of motivation that's pushing him to accomplish said goal. Jay opens today's show discussing what fuels Jerron Cage to finish his Buckeye career strong. From there, Jay high...

Why Samson Okunlola is the Kind of Player Ohio State Wants in Columbus

May 26, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Have you looked at Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class lately? There's a lot of talent there, but Ohio State hasn't filled all it's holes. Some of the holes are glaring. The holes are so evident that Jay has seen numerous conversations about positions Ohio State needs to focus on as the recruiting season heats up. Here to discuss a few players Ohio State has their eyes on is John Garcia Jr. of Sports Illustrated. Jay and John highlight the recruiting battle for Samson Okunlola, Ohio Stat...

Will the Current Climate of College Football Change the Product on the Field?

May 25, 2022 16:26 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Change...it's a part of life that makes some people uncomfortable. Some people don't like change. Imagine how you are when you more routine changes. It throws you off. It might slow you down while getting ready in the morning. College football has experienced numerous major changes over the past few decades. But this current period of change feels different. A lot different. Will we see changes to the product on the college football field due to the current climate of change in the s...

Guests

Matt Youmans
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@jaystephens07 5 Episodes