Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Smart plan for Hartford, Hicks | Portal irrelevant? | OSU-Illinois lookahead
Ohio State has an interesting plan for veteran defensive players Malik Hartford and C.J. Hicks. They are going to try and redshirt both of them, but they will both be ready to play if needed. We think this is a very wise move and it's one of the main topics on today's show.
Also discussed is why so much attention is paid to the transfer portal when it really doesn't matter to a program like Ohio State. We explain what we mean.
And the Bucknuts Gang looks ahead to Saturday's OSU at Illinois game...
Flip candidates deep dive | Minnesota game film analysis
It was an eventful weekend in The Shoe.
Several key recruiting targets were in town despite their current commitment to other programs. Our Garrick Hodge lets you know who was here, what impact the visit had and whether or not they are on the road to Spatula Town.
Then ... our Mark Porter shows you why Ohio State dominated The Fighting Flecks on Saturday night.
Also: Make sure to catch the ENTIRE video version of this podcast to see pics of Mark with Joe Montana and Steve Young. Theses are not recent photos. Mark has...
The beat goes on
Ohio State looks like an absolute force through the first five games of the 2025 season and the Buckeyes are coming off a 42-3 drubbing of Minnesota. The Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin talks about Julian Sayin, OSU's true freshman class, Matt Patricia's defense and much more.
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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 42-3 win over Minnesota
Ohio State started somewhat slow, then completely smothered visiting Minnesota to the tune of 42-3 on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, begins with host Dave Biddle giving the three biggest things he learned during the game. Early in the show, Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker who gives his thoughts on the win and what it means for the No. 1 Buckeyes moving forward.
Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen then bring their insights to the show.
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Ohio State-Minnesota predictions | Just say no to private equity in the Big Ten
It is "BTA Friday" as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow night's Ohio State-Minnesota game, give thoughts on college football in general, discuss the Big Ten considering making a deal with a private equity company and much more.
That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Where are the Buckeyes at after four games? Previewing Minnesota
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Dave Biddle to opine about what we've seen from the 2025 Buckeyes thus far. Plus, Murphy is joined by
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'My enemy is a varmint' | OSU commit on flip watch? | Texas target time?
Should we heed the direction of Bushwood Country Club manager Sandy MacReady?: "I want you to kill every gopher on the course!"
That's a tad harsh, but your Buckeyes aim to treat the Minnesota Golden Gophers like Carl Spackler did. It's a night game at The Shoe. The weather is going to be sweet. Recruits are headed to town.
Who better to get you ready for such a weekend? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter would be the duo to choose and whaddya know ... they're here!
Get the red carpet list, talk commitments and...
Offense could be unleashed vs Minnesota | Buckeyes' O-line playing at elite level
Ohio State has been impressive overall through the first four games of the season, but there is the feeling that the offense has been holding some things back. Will the Buckeyes open things up against visiting Minnesota this Saturday night? The Golden Gophers are 3-1, but gave up 27 points in a loss at Cal and gave up 28 points in a win over Rutgers. Therefore, this could be an opportunity to cut quarterback Julian Sayin loose and attack deep down the field on a more regular basis.
Also, how about this OSU offensive line? It is somehow not...
Spatulas out | World praises Patricia's crew | Day break?
Can Ohio State hang on to all of the Class of 2026 prospects currently committed?
Is Matt Patricia the most praised man in football?
Are there obvious flip candidates from programs that have already fired their head coach?
Is Ryan Day going to be the apple of the NFL's eye?
Those are (only a few of) the hard-hitting questions our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter tackled on today's show.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
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We're Sayin things we love about this OSU team, such as Caden, Kayden, Bo, more
Ohio State looks even better than we expected through the first four weeks of the season, which means our Basking Level is off the charts. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin focuses on some of the first-year starters who have shined this season, such as Julian Sayin, Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald, Bo Jackson, Arvell Reese and more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 24-6 win at Washington
Many predicted Washington would upset No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Seattle. Instead, the No. 1 Buckeyes came away with a 24-6 statement win over the Huskies.
Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from our staff and what it means for OSU moving forward.
Host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Garrick Hodge, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.
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Ohio State-Washington predictions | What gives us most confidence?
Ohio State heads on the road for the first time this season and the Buckeyes will be facing a very good team in a hostile environment. Washington might be the most underrated team in the land. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions for the OSU-UW game, provide a "best bet" somewhere else in college football this weekend and much more.
That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
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New names you need to know | Husky Stadium takeover? | Coveted Columbus Academy DE video
Ohio State is headed far away for a football game this weekend. Washington is undefeated and aiming to extend a 23-game home winning streak.
Your Buckeyes will have the national stage Saturday afternoon and we dive deep on the contest and recruiting to go along with it.
West Coast targets in attendance? New offers out after several weeks of high school ball? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter have all the info you need.
All of that plus an in-depth video breakdown of Renaldo Perez, the Class of 2027 defensive end from Columbus (Ohio) Academy...
Translating what Day said about Eddrick Houston, Bo Jackson, more
Football coaches can only reveal so much to the media. So, it is our job at times to basically translate what they said and what it means for the team moving forward. On Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held his weekly press conference and answered questions about Eddrick Houston, Bo Jackson and more as the Buckeyes prepare for their game at Washington.
Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and reads between the lines of what Day said yesterday on many topics. That and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Buckeyes to flip Hoosier commit from Ohio? | Angelo Smith makes name for himself
When Ohio State hosted Ja'Dyn Williams for the Ohio game 10 days ago, many felt the Indiana commitment would receive the coveted Ohio State offer shortly thereafter.
Maybe it depends on your definition of 'shortly thereafter' but that offer came yesterday. Our Garrick Hodge had the story you can read HERE.
Now what? Will Williams flip? Where would he be utilized as a Buckeye?
There's no better source on this than Mark Porter and The Grand Poobah hogs the spotlight all show long ... thankfully.
We also dive deep on new commitment Angelo Smi...
Fill-in-the-Blank Game returns | OSU's biggest competition for B1G, national titles?
It is the return of the Fill-in-the-Blank Game where Dan Rubin asks Dave Biddle several things about Ohio State football (see below for the full list of questions so you can play along). Also, the No. 1 Buckeyes have an interesting game this week at Washington where OSU is favored by just 9.5 points. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
Here is the full list of questions:
There are ____ Big Ten QBs you'd rather have than Julian Sayin THIS season.
____ will finish this season as Ohio State's rushing l...
Grading the Buckeyes after three games | Predicting the P4 conference champs
Ohio State heads into its first off week of the season with the No. 1 ranking in the country. Fresh off a 2024 national championship, things are good in Columbus.
At the quarter-mark of the regular season, what grade would we give the Buckeyes in these categories: offense, defense and special teams?
Also, who are our picks to win the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 championships?
Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Breaking down Ohio State, Big Ten with Jake Butt
Patrick Murphy is joined by Jake Butt on this edition of the BHH.
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Four new offers evaluated | Breaking down Brede on tape
You thought Ohio State was done building the Class of 2026?
Not so.
The Buckeyes have offered four '26 prospects recently and we dive deep on each today.
Florida linebacker Jacob Curry (one-time Northwestern commitment), Pennsylvania defensive back Jay Timmons (Florida State commitment), Maryland defensive back Khmari Bing (Maryland commitment) and Ohioan Landry Brede (N.C. State commitment).
Where do the Buckeyes stand with each?
With Ohio State headed into a bye weekend, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to get you totally learned up on 'crootin.
OSU's real and spectacular defense | Red zone woes | Jackson as RB1?
There is much to discuss on the midweek show with Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell. Ohio State's defense looks excellent and we break down what can be expected from Matt Patricia's unit moving forward. Also, can the Buckeyes' red zone woes on offense be corrected, or might this be a lingering issue all season? And is it time for Bo Jackson to be the starting running back?
All of that and much more is covered on the Wednesday 5ish.
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In-state spatula? | Buck-Eye In Sky loves Matty P
It's a bye week for the good guys so that means couch surfing and bon-bons for Ohio State players and coaches, right?
Hardly. It's work and more work.
For us? More fun.
Is Ohio State on the verge of flipping an in-state riser ... or two?
Is Matt Patricia engineering a legendary defense?
Just two questions of MANY answered by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter this morning.
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What we now know about Buckeyes as they cruise into first off week
What do we now know about the 2025 Ohio State football team that perhaps we did not know entering the season? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a close look at that and more on the Monday 5ish.
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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 37-9 win over Ohio University
Things were sketchy early in the second half, but No. 1 Ohio State pulled away with a 37-9 win over visiting Ohio University on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions and what it means for the Buckeyes moving forward.
Host Dave Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. We hope you enjoy this edition of What We Learned Live!
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JBook's worlds are colliding | OSU-OU predictions
Jonah Booker is an Ohio State football insider and loves the Buckeyes. He also loves his alma mater, Ohio University, where he was a defensive back for the Bobcats.
And now his worlds are colliding.
The No. 1 Buckeyes will of course host the Bobcats this Saturday (7 p.m. ET; Peacock) in a game featuring two defending champions. Ohio State being the defending national champs and OU being the defending MAC champs.
On today's show, JBook and Dave Biddle gives predictions on the OSU-OU game, give main takeaways from the first two weeks of...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Saying goodbye to Bill Kurelic, hello to Garrick Hodge | OSU-OU expectations
On this edition of the BHH, host Patrick Murphy bids farewell to the great Bill Kurelic. And welcomes Garrick Hodge to the Bucknuts family. Also included are expectations for Ohio State's game against Ohio University this Saturday night.
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Who's coming to Columbus? | Film study with Poobah
What's a good plan for this weekend? How about entertaining an overmatched in-state rival while potential future team members observe in person?
Let's do it! Ohio State hosts Ohio U. on Saturday for what should be another beautiful evening in Ohio's state capital.
For this show, Dan Rubin, Mark Porter and new Bucknuts recruiting analyst Garrick Hodge host your infotainment journey.
Who could be added to the Class of 2026?
Who is visiting this weekend to see the Buckeyes battle the Bobcats?
What other recruiting info do you need to move...
What has surprised us, good and bad, over first two weeks of season?
What has surprised us most about Ohio State this season -- both good and bad -- through two games thus far? That is the main topic of discussion with Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish. We also take questions from the live audience, look ahead to the Buckeyes hosting Ohio University this Saturday and much more.
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The Dean's BIG news | Film study with Porter
Bill Kurelic is The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. He's an institution. He's an inspiration. He also has big news to share with the 'Nutters. Mark Porter joins as well.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
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What we know about this Ohio State team after two games
You can learn a lot about a football team over the first two weeks of the season. What do we know about the 2025 Ohio State football team that we might have not known entering the season? How do we feel about the Buckeyes overall?
Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin cover that and much more on the Monday 5ish.
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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 70-0 win over Grambling
Well, that was almost perfection. Ohio State defeated visiting Grambling 70-0 on Saturday and we have reactions in our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Dan Rubin, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.
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Ohio State players who are stepping up | Week 2 predictions
The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle includes biggest takeaways from the win over Texas, players who really caught our eye -- such as Arvell Reese and others -- predictions for Ohio State-Grambling tomorrow, another "best bet" for the college football weekend and much more.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Why Matt Patricia's defense clicked so fast at Ohio State
The Buckeyes had an impressive defensive showing against the Longhorns. Why did it work so well so quickly? Tyvis Powell joins the Bucknuts Happy Hour to help us break it down.
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Carpet cleaning? | Film tells story | In-state targets for the weekend
Ohio State is set for an encore performance at The Shoe this weekend though the show won't produce similar fanfare.
This week brings Grambling to Columbus as opposed to No. 1 Texas (well, the 'Horns were No. 1).
The red carpet may not need to be so plush this weekend but there are definitely prospects you need to know about.
That's where Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter come in. We discuss all the recruiting vibes from last weekend, how those vibes can be fired up again this weekend and what our guys have planned on the...
Main takeaways from opener | What it means moving forward for Buckeyes
Yes, of course we are still talking about Ohio State's season-opening win over Texas four days later. Really, we are curious what it means for the No. 1 Buckeyes moving forward as they attempt to be the first team in program history to repeat as national champions.
We also know who won certain position battles in camp, such as at right tackle, running back and strong safety.
Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle tackle all of that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Latest on Texas visitors | Porter breaks down OSU-Texas film | Ohio gridiron action
Not a bad debut for the Buckeyes, huh?
Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter is here.
We cover all the red carpet recruiting from an incredible weekend at The Shoe.
We cover all the ins and outs of Ohio State's win over Texas in The Shoe.
And we break down several elite Ohio prospects in action from the weekend's high school gridiron action.
If you needed a strong Tuesday to follow up a strong holiday weekend, this is the spot.
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Is Ohio State No. 1 ... again? | Good to be king
Still basking?
You're @#$% right!
We celebrate Labor Day with the 'Nutters as Ohio State appears ready to be ranked No. 1 ... again.
Ohio State's 14-7 win over Texas on Saturday in a sun-drenched, pageantry-laden, celebrity-packed Ohio Stadium was the total package.
Let's talk about how good it is to be king!
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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 14-7 win over Texas
How about that for a season-opener? Ohio State defeated Texas 14-7 on Saturday in what was a statement game from the Buckeyes' defense. Also, while he did not put up huge stats, we came away impressed of Julian Sayin.
Dave Biddle and crew have much more on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live.
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The return of BTA Fridays | Ohio State-Texas predictions
BTA Fridays have returned in full force. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk about tomorrow's showdown featuring Ohio State and Texas, including final score predictions and much more.
That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Looking ahead to Ohio State-Texas w/Justin Zwick
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy looks ahead to the big showdown of Ohio State-Texas. And one of his guests is former OSU QB Justin Zwick, who started for the Buckeyes 20 years ago in this matchup.
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Texas-Ohio State predictions | Cincy Moeller stars, Henry, Jr. film study
It's almost time. Texas vs. Ohio State. The Shoe. All eyes on Columbus.
Let's try and get you through today first!
Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter is here.
Who do THEY think will emerge victorious on Saturday beginning at noon?
What do they think of the guest list of prospects set to take it all in?
Which future Buckeyes will they see on the high school gridiron on Friday night before the epic tussle and Saturday night after it?
How do Cincinnati Moeller tackles K.J...
