Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State is loaded at several positions with talent and depth in 2024. Wide receiver and cornerback each would have a salient argument as to why they should be atop the list. And one of the most interesting aspects of the open practice windows this spring -- all two of them -- has been watching the Buckeyes' wideouts and corners go head-to-head. If "iron sharpens iron" then the Buckeyes are going to come to battle with the most-piercing of weapons. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus: * Will any wide receiver other than these four play a relatively big role for the Buckeyes this fall: Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss and Jeremiah Smith? Typically under Brian Hartline, there is a four-man rotation. Do we expect anything different this year? * The search for Ohio State's new running backs coach rolls on. Did DeMarco Murray "play" OSU? Who might the Buckeyes turn to next? * It's a big recruiting weekend for OSU with several top prospects dropping by the WHAC to watch practice and more. What piques JBook's interest the most about some of these top recruits and where the Buckeyes stand with them? 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

It's been a week of Spring Practice and coveted visitors. Who better to get you up to speed than our dynamic duo: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? We dive deep on standout Ohioan Justin Hill, break down the recruitment of elite Georgian Tyler Atkinson and so much more. Yes, we know you called in "sick" today (and tomorrow). Work in some BM5 action to go with your NCAA Tourney love. 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

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Josh Pate reported on Tuesday that "Kadyn Proctor returning to Alabama isn't even top-3 of wildest portal rumblings this week." Pate went on to say fans across the country likely are not prepared for how crazy this particular transfer portal window will be. Might this also affect Ohio State? In what way? On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * Who might be the next running backs coach for the Buckeyes? Might it be DeMarco Murray? * Day seems confident OSU will upgrade from Tony Alford and calls it the "best running back room in the country." * Josh Fryar continues to draw praise from Day. Could he be a force as a second-year starter? All of that and more 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

You know Tony Alford is out. But who's in? Ryan Day meets the media today after a Spring Practice ready to welcome and elite guest list of recruits. Question: Who better to put all of that into proper context than our very own Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Answer: Nobody. So let's not waste any time. 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

Jake Diebler had the interim tag removed and will be Ohio State's head men's basketball coach. Diebler signed a 5-year contract yesterday and will have his introductory press conference today at the Schott. Do we think this was a good decision by Ross Bjork and the Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that on today's show. Also, spring football practice resumes on Tuesday after OSU took last week off for spring break. The media will interview Ryan Day following practice on Tuesday. This will be his first time addressing the media since the departure of Tony Alford for Michigan, so that of course will be a main focus of the press conference. Also, what is Day's timetable for replacing Alford? How many interviews does he plan on conducting this week? Who might replace Alford? Also, what is the latest with the quarterback competition? 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

It happened two days ago and it still feels strange. Running backs coach Tony Alford has departed Ohio State for Michigan. What led up to this? And more importantly, who might Ryan Day target to replace Alford in Columbus? Furthermore, what is the timetable here? When can we expect the new RB coach to be hired? Also, the beat goes on for Jake Diebler and the OSU men's basketball team. Or, shall we say the *wins* go on for the Buckeyes? Ohio State knocked off Iowa 92-80 last night and will play Illinois this evening in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. If the Buckeyes beat the Fighting Illini, will that be enough to be an at-large team in the NCAA Tournament? And is Diebler on the verge of keeping this job long-term? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. 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 one thing to take a new assistant coaching gig. But trading Scarlet and Gray threads for khaki pants? That's another thing entirely ... and yet that is what we're dealing with. Tony Alford left his position as Ohio State's running backs coach to take a similar position in Ann Arbor. The heck? We dive deep on the move with 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, who boasts an extended working relationship with Alford dating back over a decade. Then it's the rationale behind several Crystal Balls rolling towards Columbus. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

Well, this one certainly raised eyebrows. Running backs coach Tony Alford is leaving Ohio State for ... Michigan? Yes, Michigan. Patrick Murphy, Bill Kurelic and Dave Biddle discuss what this means 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's 2024 roster is extremely talented and might be the deepest we can recall at several positions. Might cornerback be the deepest position group on this team, which is saying a lot? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' corners, opine whether all five scholarship quarterbacks will still be here in the fall, analyze the way OSU's offensive line is shaping up and more football topics. Also, is Jake Diebler suddenly on the verge of keeping the head men's basketball coaching gig long-term? Is he literally two wins away from accomplishing that, or would Ohio State also need to at least win a game or two in the NCAA Tournament? And yes, it's crazy we are even discussing this with a straight face. But it is reality in the madness that March brings. All of that and more 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

Ohio State's current roster is enjoying Spring Break. You know what that means: No news is GOOD news. Ohio State's current staff? Hard at work trying to add future Buckeyes to the mix. Here's a name to know: Dakorien Moore, Class of 2025 wide receiver from Duncanville (Texas). Sure, it's shocking Brian Hartline is chasing another elite prospect ... or not. Moore, committed to LSU, is expected to visit Columbus early next week and already has several Ohio State commitments - see Sanchez, Devin - trying to guide his pledge from Baton Rouge to Central Ohio. But that's not all. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter wax poetic on Cleveland Heights star Marquise Davis, dive deep on recent punter commitment Nick McCarty 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

It was a busy first week of spring ball for Ohio State and the Buckeyes are off this week for spring break. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle take a look at the early storylines from camp, such as the competition at quarterback, expectations for Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith and much more. Also, Ohio State's men's basketball team is now 5-1 under Jake Diebler following a 22-point win at Rutgers yesterday. Is Diebs gonna mess around and get the Buckeyes in the Big Dance? 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and looks back on the first week of Ohio State's spring practices. 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

For the first two practices of spring, Devin Brown has been going first during quarterback drills and has been followed by Will Howard. Some have opined that people shouldn't look too much into that since we are talking about the first two days of spring ball. Others have said they believe Brown can win the job. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will give their takes on the QB situation, plus: * Linebacker is the one question mark on OSU's defense, but Jim Knowles is confident in the unit. * Who are some young, backup defensive linemen who might step up for the Buckeyes this year? * How are we feeling about the right side of OSU's offensive line? * Is Chip Kelly an upgrade over what Bill O'Brien would have brought to the program? All of that and 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

Three of the top six players in the country? Is that something that would interest you? Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic join to let you know where Tavien St. Clair is now ranked - it's HIGH and close to Devin Sanchez and Na'eem Offord - two more future Buckeyes. Also, Spring Practice continues today and we get Jim Knowles and several key defensive guys after practice. Plus, who is visiting? It's a power-packed show you won't want to miss! Spend 5ish with us today, '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 was a multitude of good information gathered on the Buckeyes during the first practice of spring yesterday. The media also chatted with Ryan Day ... and for the first time, Chip Kelly. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss the high points from yesterday and what it means for OSU moving forward. All of that and much more 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 officially here. Spring Practice kicks off today. Let's try and stay calm. Reports are already flying out of the WHAC this a.m. Position changes ... new faces. All of it. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to reveal what recruits will be visiting this week to experience the the big time. All that 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

The fun begins today. At 11 a.m., the media will interview the following Ohio State players: Quarterbacks Devin Brown, Will Howard and Lincoln Kienholz, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson and left guard Donovan Jackson. Then spring practice kicks off Tuesday and a portion of it will be open to the media. Then following Tuesday's practice, reporters will interview head coach Ryan Day and will have the introductory press conference of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle give a spring ball primer. What are we looking forward to seeing and hearing the most? How much of a positive impact will Kelly have on this offense? 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

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle look forward to spring football beginning next week for Ohio State. Specifically, who will step up as the starting WILL linebacker for the Buckeyes? Also, how will things shake out at running back with the exciting tandem of TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins? And yes, another day, another win for OSU interim men's basketball coach Jake Diebler. The Buckeyes were impressive against visiting Nebraska last night and are now 3-1 under Diebler. What will Ross Bjork decide to do with the coaching situation moving forward in 2024-25? 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

On the first-ever Leap Day edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy delves into expectations for Ohio State's talented crop of transfers. 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

Is Marvin Harrison, Jr., the safest NFL Draft pick ever at Ohio State? What names do we need to know on the offensive line recruiting front? Is football in danger of having a basketball-like AAU vibe going forward? We delved into those topics and more with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. 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 today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a look at the biggest storylines for Ohio State with spring practice just around the corner. What is atop the list in our opinion? Is it finding a starting WILL linebacker? Could it be something else? And what else will we be keeping a close eye on? That is the crux of today's show. Also, we continue to be intrigued by the Justin Fields situation in Chicago. Will the Bears keep the former Ohio State star and trade the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive year? Or will they trade Fields and draft Caleb Williams? Or trade Fields and draft someone else? The decision will be made in the near future and we're curious to see which direction the Bears take and what type of situation Fields ends up in. That and much more 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

Can Chip Kelly recruit? Can James Laurinaitis recruit? Two high-profile staff maneuvers. Two big-time talent hawks? We are going to find out. What prospects are Kelly and Laurinaitis dialed in on? Also, now that the offseason dust has largely settled as we wait for spring practice, what's the latest with QB commitment Tavien St. Clair? We tackle those topics and questions from our LIVE peanut gallery. 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

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