Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Famous flips possible? | Recruiting under a cloud up north?
Ohio State is crafting the finishing touches on the Class of 2026.
How will it all work out?
Is the angst about certain recruiting priorities justified?
Are there any big-time flips on the horizon?
Could there be a certain program on the recruiting fighting off impending doom?
Who better than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to hold court? We don't call them The Dean and Grand Poobah for nothing!
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Which CFP expansion model would be best for the sport? Best for Ohio State?
The 12-team College Football Playoff era will last all of two seasons. When the CFP expands in 2026, which format would be best for the sport overall? Which format would be best for Ohio State? Does it really matter from the Buckeyes' perspective?
That is the main topic of conversation on Wednesday's show with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy. They also field questions from the live audience and much more.
That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Southern hospitality? | Rounding out '26 class
Ohio State is putting what amounts to the finishing touches on the Class of 2026. Several big-time targets remain on the board. We dive deep on those prospects today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.
Will Bralan Womack join the fold? Get up to speed on the Mississippi safety's stretch run towards a commitment?
Who else could be in the class? Names, names and more names for you to consider.
We also went to the tape to see exactly what the Buckeyes added in recent commitments from JJ Perez and Luke Fahey.
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Which Buckeyes will make All-Big Ten in 2025?
Which Ohio State players are likely headed for All-Big Ten honors in 2025? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Also discussed is recruiting and more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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Recruiting fireworks ahead for Buckeyes?
The 4th of July is almost upon us. Does this mean recruiting fireworks for Ohio State? Dan Rubin is joined by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to give you the latest.
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Jeremiah Smith praises Sayin | Perez sets 'big' announcement
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had very high praise for Julian Sayin in a story published by The Athletic recently. Smith went as far to say that the redshirt freshman quarterback "can make every throw" and that it is "going to be scary for opponents." This reminded us of what some of OSU's players said about Sayin while at the NFL Combine this past winter.
On today's show, Dave Biddle discusses this development, looks ahead to defensive tackle recruit Jamir Perez's "big announcement" this Friday and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5...
Sanity bestowed? | All lined up | Next signal called?
Two defensive linemen have joined the fold. Could a quarterback be next?
Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return in an attempt to bestow sanity while diving deep - even on tape - on the latest recruiting developments for your Buckeyes.
This just in: The sky is where it should be. It is not falling.
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Which transfers will start for Ohio State? Which true freshmen will make the two-deep?
Which of Ohio State's transfers will start in 2025? Which freshmen will find a spot on the two-deep? Those are two of the topics that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle on today's show. Also, the Buckeyes landed a pair of defensive tackles over the weekend, giving OSU a total of 19 commitments in its 2026 class, which is ranked No. 5 in the country.
All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: The greatest "What Ifs" in Ohio State football
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tony Gerdeman as they discuss the biggest "What Ifs" in Ohio State football history.
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Special segment: Dave Biddle talking Buckeyes on Chuck Oliver Show
Our Dave Biddle joined the Chuck Oliver show in Atlanta to discuss many topics involving Ohio State's 2025 football team.
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Answering your questions on the 2025 Buckeyes
On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer various questions about the 2025 Buckeyes. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
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Thomas commitment chatter | Another lineman on the way? | Users Q&A
Offensive line commitment? Yep.
Crystal Ball for a defensive lineman? Yep.
It's a big boy day here on the BM5 and we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to guide you.
Arizona tackle Aaron Thomas verbally committed to Ohio State on Wednesday. We evaluate and let you know how he will fit in.
The Dean has Crystal Balled IMG defensive lineman Cameron Brickel to Ohio State. Get the latest here.
We also offer a peak at Sam Greer in action and handle all sorts of questions from the live c...
Over/under 10.5 regular season wins for Ohio State?
Ohio State's over/under for regular season wins is 10.5 this year. Which would you select if you had to place a wager? The Buckeyes do have a difficult slate, but will they lose two or more regular season games? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show and much more.
That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Real targets with visits complete | Surprise names ready to roll?
Visits are over for Ohio State. It's been a cavalcade of elite prospects and offers have followed. Yesterday was no different - especially for several tempting offensive line prospects.
Several key targets are ready to make a college decision. Of the prospects Ohio State had in town, which ones will be back ... for good?
Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter is here. All the recruiting info you need to get through today is here for you.
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How did big official visit weekend go for Buckeyes?
It was a big weekend for official visits at Ohio State as several highly-rated uncommitted recruits made the trip to Columbus. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin update where the Buckeyes stand with players like quarterback Luke Fahey, defensive ends KJ Ford and Landon Barnes, defensive tackles Damari Simeon and Deuce Geralds and more. We also take questions from our live audience and look ahead to OSU's 2025 season. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Top recruits who camped with Ohio State in June
It was a very busy month for recruiting camps at Ohio State. Who were some of the top prospects to come to Columbus and where do the Buckeyes stand with them. Patrick Murphy covers that and much more on the latest edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour.
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Wrapping wild recruiting week | Cue Wu-Tang Clan?
Well, that was quite a few days on the recruiting trail.
The Glenville Pipeline is alive and well. Linebacker Cincere Johnson thrilled the 'Nutters with his commitment.
The Hun pipeline? Not so much. Defensive end Luke Wafle is off to USC after Crystal Balls were rolled towards Columbus just 48 hours ago.
Jonah Booker is here to discuss all the ramifications as the NIL era or whatever we are dealing with has taken center stage.
What does it mean for the Buckeyes?
We also get into a star-studded guest list f...
Cincere optimism | Brunch service interrupted?
If you ever wanted to experience a show symbolic of the new NIL era, you've come to the right place.
Show prep included getting ready for two commitments. By the time Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter graced today's BM5 ... things had changed?
Or did they? Or did they change and then now could change again?
We think Glenville linebacker Cincere Johnson will commit to Ohio State today at noon.
We thought New Jersey defensive end Luke Wafle would follow suit about two hours later. 'Thought' is the operative word in the...
'New' NIL rules good or bad for Buckeyes?
When Ohio State athletics boss Ross Bjork took the stage last week and clued us in on all the new NIL rules, what did you think?
How will the Buckeyes fare in the updated era? Can they remain atop the food chain? Is it ... you know ... good to be King?
We welcome in The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - to dive deep on all the changes and possible ramifications.
How will all look when practically applied by the NCAA and sherrifed by Deloitte - a multinational professional services network and one of t...
'Wonderful' impression | Guest list extraordinaire previewed
Great names, great prospects and a great peek into the future. It's all happening at Ohio State's football HQ.
Team camps with a prospect camp interspersed is the weekly plan at the WHAC. It continues today and we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to review what's been seen and preview what we will see next.
The weekend brought a litany of new offers and commitments experiencing their future home. Yesterday's team camp featured Florida star QB Wonderful 'Champ' Monds IV and he did not disappoint. Today and tomorrow bring more talent to the fold.<...
Front Row Q&A on NIL craziness, QB tussles, Natty foes and much more!
We hope you got to participate in a wonderful Father's Day over the weekend ... but it's back to business.
Ohio State is hosting 7-on-7 showcases and more prospects camps this week. Keep it locked right here for all the coverage you need.
Today's show - it's Dan Rubin and Steve Helwagen sitting in for the tropically inclined Dave Biddle - and we responded to a litany of great questions posed by users on our Front Row message board.
We touch all the hot spots: NIL craziness, Buckeyes QB vibes, emerging stars, national title and...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Latest on recruiting, more from Bjork presser
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy and Bill Kurelic discuss Ohio State football recruiting, Ross Bjork’s informative press conference from Thursday and much more.
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Reactions to Ross Bjork's info-packed press conference
The media knew Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork was holding a press conference on Thursday. What we did not know is that he would hold court for well over an hour and would cover so many interesting topics that we almost lost count. He discussed the ever-changing landscape of NIL in college sports -- including which OSU sports will receive money made available from the House settlement -- he talked about the new, streamlined NIL organization at Ohio State called Buckeye Sports Group, he discussed OSU trying to play more home night games, he went in-depth on Ohio...
Recruiting gone wild! | Complete camps breakdown | Weekend visitors preview
Camp season is proving to be as productive as ... well ... camp season at Ohio State. The Buckeyes know how to invite, entertain and evaluate the nation's best.
Ohio State commitment Brady Edmunds from California? He was here ... for almost a week.
Quarterback Elijah Haven - the nation's top QB from Baton Rouge, La. - will camp at Ohio State today, proving the Buckeyes' recruiting territory stretches far and wide.
We also dive deep on Michigan native Dakota Guerrant. What does the elite wide receiver think of Ohio State's operation?
Who else...
Buckeyes land first 2026 DL, vault to No. 2 class in land | Bjork to meet with media tomorrow
Ohio State landed it first defensive lineman in its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday -- 4-star Khary Wilder -- which vaulted the Buckeyes to the No. 2 class in the country. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, look ahead to Ross Bjork's press conference tomorrow, discuss the absurdity of the NCAA's "NIL clearinghouse" that will be handled by a third-party accounting firm, and chat about the cool news that Lee Corso's final appearance on College GameDay will be at Ohio State this year and more.
That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
<...Letters from camp | Cali pipeline building? | Today's expected visitors
New offers. Commitments shining. Expected commitments showing off. Prospects of all ages and sizes.
Who better to wrap it up and pitch it forward than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter?
The Dean and Grand Poobah dive deep on all the offered prospects, who flashed and vibes were among the cognoscenti witnessing the action.
Names, names and more names.
We also respond to a Crystal Ball being rolled all the way from California and let you know what to expect today at camp in the enticing Ohio sunshine.
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Buckeyes land 14th recruit in '26 class | Who might be next?
Recruiting is of course heating up entering the second week of June. Ohio State landed running back Favour Akih from nearby Delaware Hayes on Sunday, giving the Buckeyes 14 prospects in their 2026 class thus far. What do we think about this class so far? Who might be next to join the fold? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reflecting on Ohio State's camp | Who's visiting the Buckeyes this weekend?
It is a recruiting-themed edition of the Happy Hour as Patrick Murphy is joined by The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic. How did camp go at OSU this week? Who is visiting this weekend? We have that and much more.
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What starting jobs are still unsettled for Buckeyes? | U-M's COI hearing begins today
What starting jobs are still unsettled for Ohio State with camp opening up in less than two months? What will the NCAA's Committee on Infractions decide to do in terms of punishment for Michigan? (The hearing begins today.) Those are two of the many topics covered on today's show as Dave Biddle is joined by special guests Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy. (JBook is driving back from vacation today, but will be back on the show next Friday.)
All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
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Let's go camping! | Nation's top defensive lineman in town
Let's go camping! Ohio State begins hosting prospect camps today and we are all over it. Bill Kurelic will be there. Mark Porter will be there. You need to be following both today!We start the show by revealing that the nation's No. 1 defensive lineman is here to workout today. Cedar Hill (Texas) Class of 2027 standout Jalen Brewster is here. He leads a star-studded group from all over this fine nation. That includes a cadre of excellent Ohioans pining for an in-state offer. Then we dive deep on the eight offers doled out by Ohio State yesterday to prospects...
Answering questions on OSU's O-line, Damarion Witten, C.J. Hicks, more
We are answering questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. There are multiple questions about Ohio State's 2025 offensive line, there is a question about premium seating in the South Stands, there are questions about specific players such as Damarion Witten and C.J. Hicks, plus much more.
That is coming your way as Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Weekend at The Dean's | Next crew ready to descend
What a weekend! Elite visitors flooded Ohio State's campus and The Dean is here to chop wood!
No paddling, though, which is good for the 'Nutters.
You will, however, receive the absolute latest on the following visitors/top of board targets:
* Breck Kolojay
* Jake Kreul
* Aaron Thomas
* Luke Wafle
* Mack Sutter
* Felix Ojo
* Savion Hiter
* Xavier Griffin
The Grand Poobah also takes you on another digital journey to see Ohio prospects ready to shine on a national s...
In the Dean's Office Live: Ohio State recruiting heats up
On the second edition of our new podcast, In the Dean's Office Live, host Bill Kurelic discusses how recruiting is heating up for the Buckeyes.
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Which question about the Buckeyes do Dan & Dave get most at grad parties?
It is grad party season and the hosts of Monday's show -- Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle -- have been attending a lot of them. And even hosting some. That is what happens when recent graduates are in your family. This begged a question about a ... question. Which question about Ohio State football do Dan and Dave get asked the most at grad parties?
We also take questions from our live audience and much more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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Bucknuts Happy Hour: What happened with the OSU-Texas kickoff time?
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy details what happened with the Ohio State-Texas game being a noon kick on FOX, plus more.
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What are we saying about Sayin? | OSU-Texas officially at noon | Special teams upgrade?
Ohio State will begin summer workouts soon and camp will be here before we know it. What are those around the program saying about quarterback Julian Sayin? What are we hearing about the redshirt freshman from California? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, delve into the Buckeyes' special teams units for 2025, talk about the unfortunate news that the OSU-Texas game will begin at noon and more.
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Five-star fantasies ... or reality? | HUGE visit weekend is here | Poobah in SW Ohio
Ohio State is currently recruiting seven 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025. How realistic is it for us to hope they end up in Columbus?
We asked The Dean - Bill Kurelic - that very question. With our Mark Porter weighing in with LIVE video reviews, we break down all seven and Ohio State's status with each.
That means deep dives on (in order of 247Sports ranking):
Felix Ojo, OT, Lake Ridge (Mansfield, TX)
Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Gainesville, GA)
Bralan Womack, S, Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)
D...
Odd fronts to be big part of OSU's defense? | Texas game possibly played at night?
Today's show delves into whether we should expect to see a lot of odd fronts from Ohio State's defense in 2025. It makes sense to us that we will, for a variety of reasons. Also, might the Texas game actually be played at night? And what else is going on with the Buckeyes has we head into the summer months?
All of that is coming your way as Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish.
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Going camping with Dean and Poobah | Sizing up Henry, Jr.?
Are you tanned, rested and relaxed after the holiday weekend? The Dean and Grand Poobah are so hold on.
Ohio State is ready to welcome prospects from all corners of this fine nation over the next month or so. Camp season is here.
Who is visiting? Who should recrutiniks be focused on?
Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to get you all ready to go camping before taking great questions from our LIVE chatters.
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