Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Your annual Ohio State convention won't have as many Buckeyes as once thought but the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week will still feature several Scarlet and Gray stars. Much has been made of how many Buckeyes opted against entering the draft. Don't tell that to Marvin Harrison, Jr., Michael Hall, Jr., Cade Stover, Tommy Eichenberg, Steele Chambers, Miyan Williams, Matt Jones and Josh Proctor. Each will take their turn showing off for gathered brass. That includes Steve Helwagen. Our venerable scribe is headed to the 'Crossroads of America' for the talent show. And whaddya know, Steve joins us this a.m. We talk NFL Combine, Jake Diebler's coaching tenure and more before we responded to our vaunted viewer questions. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Timmy Hall. The main topics of discussions are the new hirings on OSU's coaching staff, the impact of transfer RB Quinshon Judkins, what is left for Ohio State basketball this season and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It appears as though college football is close to moving its early signing period up three weeks in December, which in our opinion does nothing to solve the problem. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that, talk about Sonny Styles' likely role for the 2024 season, what we think will happen with the quarterback depth chart in 2024 and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a buzz when it comes to Ohio State football. Offseason additions and retentions have confidence peaking in these parts. Rest on your laurels time? Hardly. Recruiting trail effort levels are spiking and that 'buzz' seems contagious. Who (else) will Ohio State land in the Class of 2025? Are there defensive linemen and running backs in particular we want you to know about? Absolutely. Do we have right guys here to let you know all about them? You know we do. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back with all the knowledge you can handle and more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's newest defensive position coaches -- James Laurinaitis and Matt Guerrieri -- met with the media yesterday and they were nothing short of extremely impressive. What were our main takeaways from both Q&A sessions? Laurinaitis basically said Cody Simon is locked in as a starting linebacker. Who will start alongside of him? As for the safeties, Guerrieri is inheriting a proverbial gold mine with the talent in his room with the likes of Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom. As for Sonny Styles, will he be in Guerrieri's room this year? Or Laurinaitis'? Time will tell on that one, but both coaches had interesting things to say about the talented junior. Also, the CFP made its "5+7" format official on Tuesday. We see one major problem with it. We discuss in detail on the show, but the gist of it is we do not think the ACC and Big 12 should be on equal footing with the Big Ten and SEC when it comes to automatic berths and first-round byes. We explain further. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss all of that and more on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is going to be a fun day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will interview freshly-minted Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis, as well as new safeties coach Matt Guerrieri this afternoon. Today's show will focus mostly on the Buckeyes' 2024 linebacking corps, specifically whether this group is good enough to get the Buckeyes where they want to go. Who will be the two starters? Who will be the top backups? Is Sonny Styles definitely going to move down to LB, or might he stay at safety? Or might he play several different positions? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss all of that, take a look at Ohio State's 2024 safeties and more. All of that is coming your way on the Tuesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Little Animal got a big promotion. James Laurinaitis is now Ohio State's linebackers coach after serving as a grad assistant in 2023. Now, to be clear, Laurinaitis basically ran the LB room last season, but now he's a full-fledged position coach. How will this impact the Buckeyes on the field? What about on the recruiting front? What we also find interesting is that Ohio State's defense is shaping up to be elite in 2024. You could of course argue Jim Knowles' unit was elite in 2023 as the Buckeyes finished No. 3 in the country in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense. Outstanding numbers? Definitely. Skewed just a bit because of an historically bad offensive season for many Big Ten teams? Sure. (The four-best defenses in the country last year were Big Ten teams, including Penn State, Michigan and Iowa.) But it was still an outstanding defense. However, we have little doubt the 2024 defense will be even better. The one area of possible concern is at linebacker, but the Buckeyes do have talent there ... and now a former All-American and long-time NFL standout as their LB coach. Also, what do we think about OSU defensive line coach Larry Johnson inking a 2-year extension? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss all things Silver Bullets on the Friday 5ish, who we want as Chris Holtmann's replacement and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Too much secondary talent to consider? That's crazy talk. Is it? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back by popular demand to discuss plenty - including Ohio State's Class of 2025 secondary recruiting. So many great names ... but is there enough room at the Inn? We dive deep with some help from our LIVE viewers (specifically from Texas). Also: LIVE viewers asked a ton of great questions that Bill and Mark tackled. And yes, we finish with chatter about Chris Holtmann's firing yesterday and where the basketball program should turn now. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News broke at just past noon today that Ohio State has fired head men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann. The Buckeyes dropped to 14-11 overall and 4-10 in Big Ten play with Tuesday night’s 62-54 loss at No. 20 Wisconsin. That loss matched the OSU school record with its 16th consecutive road loss. Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy are here to offer their reactions and what the next steps are. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are expectations for Will Howard as Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2024? What will the depth chart look like behind him? Which QB is most likely to transfer after spring ball? Switching gears but sticking with the offense, what kind of impact will Chip Kelly have for the Buckeyes? How good of a hiring was this by Ryan Day and what does it say about how Day sees his own role moving forward? Ohio State's men's basketball team suffered its school-record 16th-straight road loss last night at Wisconsin and it feels like the Chris Holtmann era will end after this season. Let's take a look at a basketball coaching hot board of sorts. Who do we want to replace Holtmann and get the basketball program back to where it should be? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are going to find out if Ohio State is really WRU. The lone commitment in the Class of 2026 - Cincy star Chris Henry, Jr., - is transferring to national power Mater Dei in Santa Ana, Calif. Guess what? That's now B1G country! Programs like USC, UCLA and Oregon will be much closer than Ohio State. Will Henry, Jr., fall in love with West Coast life? We dive deep on the NFL legacy's possible future with our infotainment specialists: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Also discussed: Another Florida receiver in sight; Chip Kelly's recruiting chops; Tavien St. Clair's national spotlight grab and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do we expect out of Chip Kelly as Ohio State's offensive coordinator? What can he do specifically to enhance Ryan Day's offense, which has been one of the best offenses in college football during the 5-year Day era? Speaking of Day and his coaching staff, how will he fill the final vacancy? Was he waiting until after the Super Bowl so he could perhaps snag a coach from either the Chiefs or 49ers? Ohio State 2025 quarterback commitment Tavien St. Clair continues to impress. He had an excellent junior season in 2023 and always turns heads at recruiting events. On Saturday in Las Vegas, St. Clair won the "accuracy challenge" at Nike's "The Next One." Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss all of that and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was quick. The Bill O'Brien era as Ohio State's offensive coordinator lasted all of three weeks. Is Chip Kelly next man up? Patrick Murphy delves into that, recruiting and much more on this version of the Happy Hour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday and there is still no resolution on the Bill O'Brien front? So much for everything getting wrapped up on Monday. Meaning, not three days from now; four days ago. Yes, be very careful where you glean your information from. If BoB does depart, who would we like to see replace him? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another National Signing Day in the books. It wasn't the usual chaotic escapade given the recruiting calendar changes but the impact is clear. Our guys - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - are here to let you know who is an underrated '24 signee before previewing what to watch in the '25 cycle: Think linemen, lots of 'em. Also: What if Bill O'Brien does take over at Boston College? Would Ryan Day's old pal Chip Kelly step in? Would that be a seamless fit? All of that plus great Q&A with our LIVE viewers! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It certainly is not your classic "signing day" but it is still a big day on the Ohio State football beat. The media will meet with OSU head coach Ryan Day at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a wide variety of issues, including of course the status of Bill O'Brien and what Day plans on doing with his offensive coordinator/QB gig if O'Brien ends up leaving. Also, did we just witness the end of the Chris Holtmann era last night after the Buckeyes' blew an 18-point second-half lead to visiting Indiana? During an embarrassing season, this was the height of embarrassment. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another weekend, another 5-star addition to the secondary. Apparently, this is what Tim Walton and Ohio State do. Is there signs of a slow down? No ... it's the inverse, actually. Ohio State is crafting what will be a legendary secondary group in '25. We also dive deep into Ohio State's interest in Alabama prospects, what's the latest with Bill O'Brien, Ozzy Trapilo and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Tim Walton was hired two years ago by Ryan Day, we thought it was a solid move. Oh boy were we wrong. It was a grand slam home run. Walton is an excellent secondary coach and continues to recruit like a madman. His latest get is Na'eem Offord, the No. 2 cornerback in the country in the 2025 class. This is after landing the nation's No. 1 corner recruit -- Devin Sanchez -- just last month. Speaking of Ohio State coaches, what is going on with Bill O'Brien? Is he going to stay at Ohio State as offensive coordinator/QB coach? Or is he going to take the head coaching job at Boston College? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle will discuss all of that, take questions from the live audience and more. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall to talk OSU hoops. Also, Patrick gives his impressions of Will Howard and Seth McLaughlin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty on the docket on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State has already landed the No. 1 cornerback in the country in the 2025 class -- Devin Sanchez. Could the No. 2 corner, Na'eem Offord, be next to join the fold? Also, what will happen at linebacker for the Buckeyes in 2024? Who will step up among Cody Simon, C.J. Hicks, Gabe Powers ... and maybe ... Sonny Styles? Might Ohio State land right tackle Ozzy Trapilo from Boston College if he enters the transfer portal? If not, is Josh Fryar still going to be the starting RT? Could Luke Montgomery win the job? We also take questions from our live audience and more. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day ... another key target emerges in the transfer portal? Another weekend ... another key defensive back target is visiting? It's always something here on the Ohio State beat. And this offseason ... it's always been something good. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to chat about Jeff Hafley leaving Boston College for Green Bay ... and who is being left behind. We also dive deep on what could be an epic Class of 2025 defensive back haul as elite corner Na'heem Offord is visiting this weekend. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's 5-man class of transfers is very impressive and they met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday. What are expectations for Caleb Downs, Will Howard, Quinshon Judkins, Seth McLaughlin and Will Kacmarek in 2024? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to take a close look at that and more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a few days since our guys Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter joined us. In what is now customary Ohio State offseason fashion, the Buckeyes added an elite prospect in the interim. Today we dive deep on Carter Lowe's commitment. Adding the Toledo native the future offensive line was a huge recruiting win. Where are the next recruiting wins in Ohio? Who should we be focused on in the Class of 2025? All of that awaits you, plus we finish with Porter's evaluation of new QB recruit Julian Sayin. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an unprecedented situation at Ohio State with five scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, four of which have never gone through spring ball at OSU. Kansas State transfer Will Howard will be the starter this season in his final year of college ball. What are expectations for him? And who will be his primary backup this fall? Also, we cannot imagine all five QBs still being on the roster when camp begins in August. So, who is most likely to transfer after spring? Furthermore, who will be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 2025? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a January like none other for Ohio State's football program (alright, not counting early 2003 and early 2015 when the Buckeyes won national titles, but we digress). What have been our favorite moves in particular? Is the transfer of Caleb Downs atop the list? What about the other transfers, such as Will Howard, Julian Sayin, Seth McLaughlin, Quinshon Judkins and more? Or what about all the talented upperclassmen who decided to make one more run in Columbus and put the NFL on hold for a year. Is a guy like Denzel Burke or Emeka Egbuka (or fill in the blank of another upperclassman) returning at the top of the list? Could it be the hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and Ryan Day taking on more of a "CEO" role? Or is it the boosters stepping up and making Ohio State a major player in the NIL game? Yes, we get it. "All of the above" would be the correct answer. However, on today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to talk about their favorite storylines from this month. That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan's title glow has dimmed as Jim Harbaugh decided to boogie for the West Coast. It's a darn shame. Who goes with Jimmy to the Los Angeles Chargers? How gutted will they be? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to discuss that and a lot more. That includes a preview of this weekend'd enormous commitment announcement from coveted Ohio offensive lineman Carter Lowe. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Day and Ohio State have pushed their chips to the center of the table and said 2024 is their year. And there continues to be good reason for that. But what happens if it doesn't go the way they hope? We discuss on this week's Happy Hour. Cheers! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are not typically "national championship or bust" people here at Bucknuts. But is 2024 the exception to that rule as Ohio State is concerned? We are beginning to think so. Do the Buckeyes have one missing piece though, perhaps? An offensive tackle via the portal? Or are there in-house options that will more than hold the fort down? Also, just how hot is Chris Holtmann's seat at this point? The Buckeyes dropped to 3-5 in Big Ten play after a lackluster loss at Nebraska last night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was up yesterday? No 5-star additions for Ohio State? Weak. But seriously folks ... things are crazy good. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter last joined us on Thursday? Has anything happened since then? Uhh ... yeah. We attempt to put all of the overflow good news into perspective. It was an enjoyable exercise. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After landing the top overall player in the transfer portal on Friday -- safety Caleb Downs -- the news couldn't get much better for Ohio State, right? Or the Buckeyes could go out two days later and nab the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the country in the 2024 class according to the 247Sports Composite, Julian Sayin. Since he signed with Alabama and enrolled early, he technically counts as part of OSU's amazing haul from the transfer portal (rather than part of the Buckeyes' 2024 recruiting class). This means Ohio State has now landed the No. 1 overall player in the portal (Downs), the No. 1 2024 QB recruit in the country (Sayin), the No. 1 QB available in the portal (Will Howard), the No. 1 running back available in the portal (Quinshon Judkins), the No. 2 interior lineman available in the portal (Seth McLaughlin) and a quality tight end in Ohio University transfer Will Kacmarek. We're just Sayin', we have never seen anything like this before and we are absolutely loving it. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss all of that on today's show, and they are joined by special guest Steve Wiltfong for the second half of the show. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of speculation, Ryan Day has decided to hire Bill O'Brien as Ohio State's offensive coordinator. What do we think of this move? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that in detail and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle to discuss the hiring of Ross Bjork as AD, whether it was a good hire, what moves might be coming next for the Buckeyes and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has made several impact additions via the transfer portal. Now the fight is on to make possibly the biggest non-QB addition in portal annals. It won't be easy. But Ohio State is in the mix for Alabama safety transfer Caleb Downs. We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on Downs, other transfer targets and offer a breakdown of prospects visiting Ohio State this weekend. Some names to know: Jared Curtis, Carter Lowe, Maxwell Riley. Then we bring in Steve Helwagen to give you all the info on new AD Ross Bjork. What does the future hold with Bjork at the helm? Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're thrilled to welcome back NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler from The Athletic. He treats us to several appearances each draft cycle to detail the Buckeyes headed for the NFL. The head count is not as robust this time around. We've discussed over a dozen draft eligible Buckeyes in some years. This year? Three. Was there a talent drop-off we need to be concerned about? Hardly. Besides Marvin Harrison, Jr., Mike Hall, Matt Jones, Cade Stover, the rest opted for another year in Columbus. There are several others we discussed including Tommy Eichenberg, Josh Proctor and Steele Chambers. Dane breaks down where the draft eligibles could land but also let's us in on where those who chose to return could have been picked. Add in questions about C.J. Stroud and great contributions from our LIVE views and you've got yourself a nice little show. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whew! We've actually had a few days to breathe. Ohio State's transfer portal fury has relented ... for now. But work on the recruiting trail is never done. Is Ohio State about to add a final 2024 piece on the defensive line? We talk Dominic Kirks in detail. We stay on the trail to translate the interest in wide receiver Jaime Ffrench. One word: Oui. Has Nick Saban's exit caused Crimson Tiders - several in particular - to consider life elsewhere? Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic join to handle those topics and questions from our LIVE participants. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since the 5ish last left you on Friday, even more good news has rolled in for Ohio State. J.T. Tuimoloau and TreVeyon Henderson announced they are coming back for their senior seasons, capping an improbable run of talented upperclassmen returning for one more season with the Buckeyes. And while the depth chart certainly is not set by any means, it is beginning to take shape. And it looks tremendous. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle take a close look at the Buckeyes' projected 2024 depth chart on today's show. Plus, just how big is the 2024 season for head coach Ryan Day and OSU? Is Day on the verge of bringing in an offensive coordinator from the outside? All of that and more is coming your way on the MLK Day version of the 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The good news continues to roll in for Ohio State at this very early stage of the offseason. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka announced on Thursday that he will be returning for his senior season in Scarlet and Gray, one day after cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock did the same. This is on the heels of players such as defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, defensive end Jack Sawyer, DT Ty Hamilton, left guard Donovan Jackson and safety Lathan Ransom deciding to make one last ride in Columbus in 2024. Now, we only wait the decisions of running back TreVeyon Henderson and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau. Also, will there be a big addition to OSU's coaching staff in the near future? Is Ryan Day really going to bring in an offensive coordinator and turn over playcalling duties to him? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss all of that and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anything going on? Holy Cow. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here as the news flies in fast and furious. Here's what we got for you: * LIVE announcement of another Buckeye sticking around ... joining a number of other key Buckeyes sticking around. Who's left to decide? We discuss. * Matt Guerreri joins Ohio State's staff. Parker Fleming is out. Chatter ensues. * Zahir Mathis committed yesterday. Defensive end recruiting talk on the way. * Nick Saban: He gone. Will Ohio State pilfer the Crimson Tide roster? Possibly. * Quinshun Judkins: He's good. Mark broke down his tape. All that plus all of the great questions we got from the LIVE chat. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic to analyze the good start to the offseason for OSU and what might be coming down the pike. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is doing a bang up job in the portal to kick off the offseason. Thus far, the Buckeyes have landed quarterback Will Howard, running back Quinshon Judkins, center Seth McLaughlin and tight end Will Kacmarek. Is adding a right tackle from the portal clearly the next priority? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that, discuss the pending decisions for some of OSU's upperclassmen in terms of whether to return for another season or turn pro, answer questions from the live audience and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sure, you expected to wake up cranky. We get it. But then you learned Ohio State added elite transfer portal running back Quinshun Judkins. That should brighten your day, indeed. And that's not all. We've got Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to bring you up to speed on other elite recruiting prospects and what Ohio State's transfer portal activity means for the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was not that long ago when there was seemingly a flood of bad news surrounding Ohio State's football program. In fact, it was roughly a week ago. But now? The Buckeyes have seen a steady wave of good news and it might keep on coming. We are talking about upperclassmen foregoing the NFL to remain at OSU for another season. We are referring to the Buckeyes landing quality transfers such as quarterback Will Howard and center Seth McLaughlin. And we are referencing good news on the recruiting front, such as Ohio State landing the No. 1 cornerback in the country in the 2025 class, Devin Sanchez. Could running back Quinshon Judkins -- an Ole Miss transfer -- be next to become a Buckeye? He's currently in Columbus on a visit. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss all of that, give opinions on what to expect from Jeremiah Smith as a freshman, look ahead to tonight's national championship game and much more. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State landed quarterback Will Howard from the portal on Thursday. What are expectations for the fifth-year senior in what will be his lone season at OSU? Also, in general, what are our expectations for the 2024 Buckeyes? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Murphy is bringing perspective as he analyzes the state of Ohio State's program heading into 2024, and is joined by Tim Hall from 97.1 The Fan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've talked here on the BM5 about this offseason's sail through uncharted waters. Some chose to hunker down and deal with big waves. Others hopped overboard. As it turns out, the Buckeyes could be approaching calmer waters. All signs point to Ohio State adding transfer portal quarterback Will Howard. Concerted efforts are being made to retain multiple key Buckeyes. Tyleik Williams has already announced that he's coming back. Advantage Ohio State. What's next? Who's in? Who's out? Also: Prime recruiting target Devin Sanchez is announcing his commitment on Saturday. We are PSYCHED for some GREAT news. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to chop it up. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2023 season ended with a dud for Ohio State and now there are serious questions that need to be answered. What changes will Ryan Day make to his coaching staff? What is the deal with some of the troubling rumors we have heard, such as the team only having light practices leading up to the Cotton Bowl and not even utilizing all of their practice time? Is there good news to report? Well, not yet, but we continue to hear that a lot of upperclassmen are going to return for the 2024 season. There will also be players the Buckeyes bring in from the portal. Could quarterback Will Howard be one of them? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss all of that and much more on this edition of the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, 'Nutters. We have a power-packed show for you today and we sail off into '24. What to make of an abysmal Cotton Bowl performance? Who stays? Who goes? We are talking players and staff here, people. Pat Murphy is here to handle all of your team upheaval. As if that wasn't enough, we bring in 247Sports recruiting guru Steve Wiltfong to macro and micro when it comes to Ohio State in the current recruiting scene. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are losses and then there are embarrassing losses. Ohio State's 14-3 defeat to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl on Friday falls in the latter category. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Jonah Booker, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. Misery loves company, so come right in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is game day for the final time in 2023 for Ohio State as the Buckeyes will take on Missouri in the Cotton Bowl tonight in Dallas (8 p.m. ET; ESPN). The No. 7 Buckeyes (11-1) are now up to 4.5-point favorites over the No. 9 Tigers (10-2). Are we confident OSU will get the job done and end their season on a high note against a very good team? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into all things Cotton Bowl, plus: * Is there any smoke to these Will Howard rumors? Some are predicting that Howard -- an accomplished quarterback who is transferring from Kansas State -- will join the Buckeyes' roster in early January. * But what if Devin Brown balls out tonight? Does that change the calculus? Or perhaps Ryan Day is not really considering Howard and is confident in Brown, Lincoln Kienholz and Air Noland headed into 2024? Regardless, we're excited to see what Brown can do in his first collegiate start. * What are our final score predictions for tonight's game? * Which players from Ohio State are likely to turn pro early? * What coaching changes will Day make in the weeks after the game? All of that and much more is coming your way on a game-day version of the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen come at you live from Dallas on this edition of the Happy Hour, as we are merely hours away from Ohio State's matchup against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices