Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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Ohio State has returned to the field. That means Bucknuts has the latest. That's how it works.

Practice is early today so we needed to be earlier.

Our Garrick Hodge joined fellow Bucknuts staffers at Tuesday's inaugural open practice. 

Who passed the look test?

Who REALLY passed the look test?

What recruits made their presence known?

That's just a taste of what we have in store today. 

Mark Porter is also here and breaks down the film of local tight end target Jordan Karhoff, whose qu...

We are happy to welcome in Matt Hayes (aka Matty Ice, aka The Iceman) to today's show to talk Ohio State football, basketball and more. Matt is the co-host of the popular Rothman & Ice show on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus and he joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish for a fun conversation.

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Happy Spring Practice Day!

It's hard to believe. It's true. Ohio State hits the practice field this morning to essentially kick off the new season.

New faces total over 40. Several new staffers are ready to roll. Our staff is at practice with bells on to bring you all we can in the open hour for the media. Yes, we will do our darnedest to get Legend Bey photos!

Garrick Hodge is here to preview the day and let you know four key recruits expected to witness the festivities. Mark Porter has several guys...

Spring practice begins for Ohio State tomorrow morning (Tuesday, March 10) and between early-enrollee freshmen and transfers, there will be 43 new scholarship players on the field. Who are some of the fresh faces we are most interested seeing in action? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

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The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle does a deep dive on Ohio State's 2026 running backs. What can be expected from this group? Also, Urban Meyer is part of a large panel that is meeting today at the White House on the future of college sports. Could this lead to guardrails being put in place for NIL? And we close the show talking some OSU hoops. If the Buckeyes beat Indiana on Saturday at the Schott, are they in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years? That and much more is coming your way.<...

Ohio State is crafting another strong recruiting class and is among the top-ranked programs early in the 2027 cycle. 

Well, wouldn't ya know, 247Sports has updated the '27 rankings for the first time in months and we are for all of it Scarlet and Gray style.

Where are the Buckeye commitments ranked?

Where are the prime Buckeye targets ranked?

Who rose?

Who fell?

Who is North Carolina linebacker A.J. Randle and why have at least 50 college programs offered a scholarship? We have the answer ON VIDEO.

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the BM5 and we threw you a little curveball. It's Steve Helwagen taking center stage and he's ready for the spotlight.

Spring Practice gets rolling in less than a week. Hard to believe but it's true. What do we need to see? Who do we need to see? We've got ideas and names.

Ohio State's finest just put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine. Steve was there. How would he stack the board of Buckeyes if he was running an NFL team (or the Browns)?

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Has Ohio State identified a top-of-the-board defensive end? Could he be part of special package deal?

Yes and yes. We talk Rashad Streets, his visit schedule and why we have real optimism about his future in college football.

Who else has an extremely sunny outlook when it comes to football? Louisiana native Easton Royal. His game matches his name.

And of course, we need to hit on Ohio State sending an Olympic team to the NFL Combine last week.

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We are happy to welcome in Juck Miletti -- from Buckeye Huddle and 'Juck on Bucks' -- to today's BM5. Juck and Dave Biddle will converse on many Ohio State football topics, such as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia trying to reload his unit after losing a lot of talent to the NFL Draft.

That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

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Ohio State's Sonny Styles put on an absolute show at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. The 6-foot-5, 244-pound Styles recorded a vertical leap of 43.5 inches, which is the highest for an off-ball linebacker in 23 years. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and recorded a standing broad jump of 11'2" which was also the best among all linebackers and defensive linemen who took part Thursday. (He was the only player on Thursday to top 11 feet.)

Also, many draft analysts now have Caleb Downs projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, with Mel Kiper b...

Patrick Murphy comes at you from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy on this edition of the BHH.

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Great players at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Great prospects on the recruiting radar.

Your Buckeyes are big fans of greatness and so are we!

Today's show features the great duo of Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. The provide great commentary and insight.

Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese at the combine. Eric McFarland from IMG doing his best Tyreek Hill imitation. We have the video to prove it.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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Spring ball is now less than two weeks away for Ohio State and Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss some of the storylines they will be keeping close tabs on. Also, what are expectations for Chris Henry Jr. as a true freshman this year?

That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

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Welcome to the show, Nutters! Lots of fun to be had by all.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are. Two knowledgable guys that love to share.

Given that here is the litany of topics covered:

* Matt Patricia is back. This is great news to disseminate.

* Brady Edmunds earned the first Elite 11 invite. Big deal or not?

* Can Ohio State keep the WRU tag alive by securing the commitment of Monshun Sales?

* Porter breaks down the film of Class of 2027 Chris Whitehead. The Virginia defensive end has lupine...

There are several topics up for discussion on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Among them include:

* Thoughts on Ohio State 2027 quarterback commitment Brady Edmunds becoming the first quarterback in his class to be invited to the Elite 11 finals.

* Did the Buckeyes do enough this offseason at running back and on the offensive line? Why or why not?

* The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off later this week. Dave and Dan predict which round (and which portion of the round) each of the Buckeyes will go in.

* Was seeing the...

You have questions, we have answers. Dave Biddle flies solo on the Friday 5ish (JBook will be back next week) to answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on a number of topics. A few of those include the top-seven true freshmen for Ohio State this year, how the Buckeyes plan on attacking the NIL world in the near future, some of our favorite OSU players and coaches from over the years and more.

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It's Thursday, your favorite day of the week because Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are back.

OK, that might be a stretch but these dudes are pretty special!

Garrick and Mark introduce you to several new prospects registering on Ohio State's recruiting radar. We have video to back it up.

Garrick also clues you in on a big project we are working on that will - can you believe it? - improve our recruiting coverage.

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Who are the 10 most-important players on defense for Ohio State in 2026? Not necessarily the best, but the most important when it comes to the Buckeyes' success. And yes, those things can be very much intertwined. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell take a stab at answering that question on today's show and more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

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It's time to really shift our focus. The '26 talent acquisition phase is complete. Transfers and recruits are set.

So ... now what?

We are on to '27! Sure, we have to wait for the portal to open again but recruiting is full steam ahead.

Garrick Thomas is here to let you know who Ohio State is focused on that is likely to commit ... and who is not.

Mark Porter is here to offer wisdom as well dive deep on visitors, targets and expectations overall for the class.

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Spring practice kicks off three weeks from tomorrow for Ohio State. What are some of the biggest storylines were are looking forward to? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that on today's show.

Also, as far as American holidays are concerned, where does Presidents' Day rank? It's got to be No. 1, right? OK, perhaps we are joking.

That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

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On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the top-5 (or so) Ohio State players returning in 2026.

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Typically, college football programs didn't know what their full rosters would look like until the beginning of summer. For example, Ohio State added defensive end Beau Atkinson via the portal in June last year. Not that Atkinson was a huge addition, but he's just one of many examples across the country.

Well, due to the one-time transfer portal window in January, teams now know what their rosters will look like before they even enter spring ball. Ohio State also made some key additions to its coaching staff. So, with spring ball less than a month away, do...

Ohio State has secured a commitment from North Carolina linebacker Quentin Cypher. How about his running mate?

Meet Rashad Streets, the other half of Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook's star defensive duo. Your Buckeyes want both in Columbus.

We dive deep on Streets and the chances he rooms with a high school teammate as a college freshman.

That's not all.

The Buckeyes have added yet another kicker. We explore the team's recent fascination with improving special teams. 

Also: Who's coming to visit in the weeks ahead?

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Ohio State finished with the No. 26 total offense in college football in 2025. Not bad by any means. But with eight starters returning, including quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, running back Bo Jackson and a veteran offensive line, how much will the Buckeyes improve on that side of the ball? Can they be a top-10 offense nationally? Perhaps top-five?

Also, if Ohio State's men's basketball team misses the NCAA Tournament again, is it time for a new head coach to lead the program? The Buckeyes have what appears to be a must-win game at home against...

We've often referred to the current state of college football as 'professional.'

It's no longer a consideration ... it's a fact. Ohio State general manager Mark Pantoni recently joined former NBA scribe Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast and the result was truly enlightening.

We dive deep on the details, discuss Ohio State's continued interest in ELITE prospect Jalen Brewster and introduce you to Class of 2027 safety commitment Eli Johnson.

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Ohio State had the No. 1 defense in the country in 2025, but the Buckeyes are losing eight starters off of that unit, including four players who are projected as first-round picks. We have no doubt OSU will still be very good defensively in 2026, but can the Buckeyes maintain their pace from last year? Or should we expect a small step backward? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that and more on the Monday 5ish.

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On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle grade Ohio State's offseason, both in terms of coaching and player arrivals.

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Ryan Day seems pleased about Ohio State's offensive line heading into the 2026 season, despite the way the previous year ended for the Buckeyes. Do we agree? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, delve into the Super Bowl from an OSU fan's perspective (Vrabel, Trey, JSN, Thayer) and more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish as snow is once again pelting the state of Ohio.

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Ohio State had the No. 2 '26 talent haul when combining draft class and transfer portal additions. Not bad.

But we are talking '27 now. We are forward thinkers.

Garrick Hodge is here to predict which elite prospects will actually land in Columbus.

Mark Porter is here to opine on that and share exclusive film of recently offered linebacker Brayton Feister from Akron Hoban.

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For the first time since 2022, Ohio State is returning its starter at quarterback. And it happens to be the youngest Heisman finalist in many years. Julian Sayin will be a third-year sophomore in 2026 and Ryan Day spoke glowingly about him recently and what he will be working on the most this offseason. What can we expect in Year 2 of Sayin leading the Buckeyes' offense? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that, the other QBs on Ohio State's roster and more.

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Ohio State has commitments from five of the six Ohio offensive linemen considered the state's best by experts we cherish.

The sixth - Bishop Waterson's Davis Seaman - has an Ohio State offer. He also shined at the recent Navy All American Bowl in Texas last month and his recruitment has picked up.

Will Seaman sail across town to Ohio State? Our Garrick Hodge was in Texas for the Navy event and is here again with us today. He's got the latest.

Mark Porter is also here. He's got the Seaman video. It's...

Ryan Day spoke publicly for the first time in a few weeks on his radio show Friday evening. Ohio State's head coach had several interesting things to say about the Buckeyes' offseason, including the hiring of Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator, how OSU fared in the transfer portal and more. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish.

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The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle has opinions on Arthur Smith as Ohio State's offensive coordinator, the Buckeyes' tough 2026 schedule, OSU's approach to building its roster for next season and more.

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As we transition in offseason mode, Ohio State is hard at work. 

We focus on the Buckeyes adding an Ivy League Ohioan from the transfer portal, where coaches are on the road, our future at nose tackle and a lot more.

It's a potpourri of knowledge featuring our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter.

Schedule chatter?

Offers going out?

This is where you need to be to get all Bucknutted up.

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Ohio State's full schedule was released on Tuesday, complete with specific dates for each game. We already knew the teams the Buckeyes would play in 2026, so we were fully aware this was going to be a daunting slate. How daunting? Three teams that will begin the season likely ranked within the top-5 (at Indiana, at Texas, Oregon), two more that will be ranked within the top-15 (at USC, Michigan) and two more that will be ranked in the top-25 (at Iowa, Illinois). Whew, that's a doozy.

However, Buckeye fans should still be confident about their team's chances...

Recruiting in the new college football era has changed ... drastically. With NIL and the transfer portal entering mix, chaos has basically ensued. There are many that feel high school recruiting is going the way of the dinosaur.

Is that so? Will Ohio State be a T-Rex on the recruiting trail?

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on how the Buckeyes will attack high school recruiting going forward.

We also have a scouting report on DJ Jacobs - an elite Ohio State HIGH SCHOOL commitment. 

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If you're in Ohio, or in many other places in our country, you are very likely snowed in. No worries. We've got you 'covered' on today's show with a deep dive on new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Do we like the hire? Why or why not? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have that and more on the Monday 5ish.

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What grade would you give Ohio State regarding the 17 players they landed in the transfer portal this month? That is one of the questions Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer on today's show. Also discussed is the Buckeyes' vacancy at offensive coordinator, plus JBook and Dave take questions from the live audience. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

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In this edition of the BHH, host Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the biggest decisions made so far in Ohio State's offseason.

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