Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

We have a special guest on this week's Bucknuts Happy Hour, as former Ohio State wide receiver DeVier Posey joins the show to discuss his career and the Buckeye program now. We also dive into some of the preseason rankings that are coming out and where Ohio State fits in the national/Big Ten scene. 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 discussed second-year defensive players C.J. Hicks and Sonny Styles on the show quite often this offseason ... and with good reason. Both of them are strong candidates to have breakout seasons for Ohio State. On today's show, we are going to take a look at 12 other second-year Buckeyes and whether any of them might be headed for breakout seasons. In no particular order, the 12 are offensive linemen Carson Hinzman and Tegra Tshabola, running back Dallan Hayden, defensive ends Omari Abor, Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson, defensive tackle Hero Kanu, safety Kye Stokes, cornerbacks Jyaire Brown and Ryan Turner, linebacker Gabe Powers and quarterback Devin Brown. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to go through all of those names and give thoughts on what to expect from them this season. 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

Who's in, who's out? It's all coming down to the wire for the Class of 2024. Ohio State's camp season is complete. Evaluations have been made in ink. Now it's just a matter of closure. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with the latest on all the guys you want and need to hear about. We also addressed a litany of questions from our live viewers about Ohio prep recruits to watch and LOTS 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

Following the firing of longtime coach and former All-American player Pat Fitzgerald, where does Northwestern go from here? Will it be difficult for the Wildcats to land a quality coach? Or due to all of the money the Big Ten is generating, plus the nice facilities at Northwestern, might it be an attractive job for a coach on the rise? Most of the show focuses on Ohio State's 2023 season which will be here before we know it. What are reasonable expectations for Sonny Styles this year? What about C.J. Hicks? Who will be the Buckeyes' best running backs in order this season? What do we think will end up happening with 5-star cornerback Aaron Scott? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to 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

On today's show, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter answer recruiting questions posted by Bucknuts subscribers on The Front Row message board. Who might be the next few recruits to commit to the Buckeyes? Could Ohio State flip some prospects who are committed elsewhere? Sit back, relax and enjoy 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

We always enjoy reading Phil Steele's preseason college football magazine and on today's show Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle will discuss what they agree and disagree about regarding Steele's preseason rankings. What do we think about things like Clemson being ranked No. 2 nationally by Steele and Ohio State being No. 5? What about Michigan being ranked ahead of the Buckeyes in the Big Ten East? And what about the rest of the Big Ten East's rankings? And the Big Ten West's rankings? Speaking of the Big Ten West, might Northwestern have a new coach soon? Pat Fitzgerald has already been suspended for two weeks and further punishment could be coming down the pike. We also delve into whether a football coach should always know what is going on inside his program, even though he is dealing with a team of 105 college guys. All of that and 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

Ohio State landed the 18th commitment in its 2024 recruiting class on Thursday, 4-star cornerback Miles Lockhart from Chandler, Ariz. The Buckeyes still have the No. 2 class in the country behind Georgia. However, if OSU lands 2-3 of the 5-star prospects they are still in on, could this be the year the Buckeyes finally finish with the No. 1 class in the land? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a look at Cade Stover and Ohio State's 2023 tight end room, discuss expectations for Carnell Tate and more. All of 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

Another day, another impressive defensive prospect commits to Ohio State? It's quite possible as longtime Class of 2024 target Miles Lockhart announces his commitment today at 3 p.m. EST. Crystal Balls have been rolling from Arizona to Columbus for an extended time and we get into it. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to talk Lockhart and a host of other topics/prospects: * What caused the Chicago shuffle? Justin Scott is in, Marquise Lightfoot is out. * Did the recruitment of Dylan Stewart and Eddrick Houston affect others? * Where does Porter rank Kyngstonn Vilamu-Asa among Buckeye LB targets/commits. All that and we address a bunch of questions submitted by our users live from YouTube. 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

Andrew and Cooper discuss the many commitments over July 4th including Justin Scott to Ohio State, Cameron Coleman to Texas A&M, and many more! 5-Star Justin Scott Picks Ohio State - 2:00 4-Star Marquise Lightfoot to Miami - 8:08 4-Star Elias Rudolph to Michigan - 12:30 5-Star Cam Coleman to Texas A&M - 15:15 Florida State Lands Multiple Commits - 21:15 4-star Ashton Bethel-Roman to Arkansas - 24:21 4-Star Kylan Fox to UCF - 29:00 Missouri Lands Multiple Commits - 31:15 Host: Andrew Ivins & Cooper Petagna Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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 much to discuss on today's show as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Will Ohio State add two 5-star defensive recruits to its 2024 class over the next month? Cornerback Aaron Scott will make his announcement on July 30, while safety KJ Bolden is set to announce exactly one month from today on Aug. 5. Are the Buckeyes in good shape with both of them? We also delve into a few topics about Ohio State's 2023 season, including which four games will be most difficult for the Buckeyes, in order. 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

We are not sure if Larry Johnson is a big Kool Moe Dee fan, but regardless, he must be rhetorically asking all of his doubters "How ya like me now?" On Sunday, Ohio State landed 5-star defensive tackle Justin Scott from Chicago. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Scott is ranked as the No. 4 defensive lineman and the No. 21 overall recruit in the country in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports Composite. It was a great get for Johnson and the Buckeyes. (And to be clear, several staff members assisted in the recruitment.) But the good news likely will not stop there for the Buckeyes in terms of defensive line recruiting. 5-star edge rusher Dylan Stewart was Crystal Balled to OSU by Steve Wiltfong and Brian Dohn on Sunday. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Stewart is the No. 3 edge and No. 13 overall prospect in the 2024 class according to the Composite. And we of course cannot forget that 5-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston has been Crystal Balled to the Buckeyes by Wiltfong and Bill Kurelic for a few weeks. If a recruit has a Fong Bomb and a Dean Bomb, you know what time it is. The Buckeyes still have the No. 2 class in the country for 2024, but now they have the highest average player rating in the country at 93.7. Georgia has the No. 1 class in terms of overall points, but the Bulldogs' average player rating is a bit lower than OSU's at 93.2. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss all of that and more. 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

It's Friday! It's a holiday weekend! Let's have some fun talking Buckeyes. Steve Helwagen is here and we run the gamut of Ohio State topics: * Is Aaron Scott about to give his dad an AWESOME birthday guft? * Will Marquise Lightfoot pledge to the good guys on Monday? * What are the current Buckeyes up to right now with Mighty Mick? * Is Ohio State a favorite to reach the Final Four and who is the chief competition? * When will Ryan Day name a Starting QB? * Will The Foundation's new vodka be needed before, during or after The Game? 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and friends discuss breakout candidates for Ohio State's football team in 2023, defensive recruiting going well for the Buckeyes 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

Is Brandon Baker the best offensive lineman in the Class of 2024? It's quite possible. Is Ohio State the choice for the Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei star? It's quite possible. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on Baker, from his recruitment's status to how he fares on tape. We also provide the latest on Dylan Stewart, Dorian Brew, Marquise Lightfoot and Eddrick Houston before tackling questions from our You Tube 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

The Front Row message board was loaded with great questions from our subscribers. The People's Champ is here to provide answers. Yep, Matt Baxendell is here for his usual Wednesday chat and today the focus is on the team. We've been going heavy on recruiting and will continue to do but we thought a show dedicated to the current squad is in order. Bax tackled questions about future household names, tight ends, 'groan' men, Justin Frye's philosophy, Sonny Styles, Air Noland's ranking, elite speed on roster, 1,000-yard receivers, the running back rotation and Kyle McCord. Also: Bax and Dan struggle to keep their households in check during the show. Our apologies. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Want to help THE Foundation, the No. 1 NIL collective for the Buckeyes? Follow this link to donate and/or to learn more information of how you can help! 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

Official visit season is over ... for now. College coaches are supposed to be relaxing. Here at Bucknuts? NO TIME OFF! So we brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for some overtime. Now that Ohio State has wrapped up the hosting stage, we need the Fong's vibe on the following prospects: Aaron Scott, Guerby Lambert, Brandon Baker, Kyngstonn Vilamu-Asa, Kobe Black, Eddrick Houston, Marquise Lightfoot, Elijah Moore, Dylan Stewart and KJ Bolden. 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

That's our kind of offseason weekend. Two big-time Ohioans joined the fold in Bryce West and Damarion Witten. There's even Glenville Pipeline talk again! But that was hardly the only development. Other key visitors got to see up close and personal what Ohio State has to offer. Now starring in these parts twice a week, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to break it all down. What does the double Tarblooder commitment mean on and off the field? What's the latest on Aaron Scott, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Miles Lockhart, Kobe Black 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

Happy Friday, Bucknutters. We've got a treat for you to end your week, as Patrick Murphy fills in for Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Ohio State received a commitment from Class of 2025 quarterback Tavien St. Clair this week. We wanted to know a little bit more about St. Clair and his recruiting process, so we went to the source, speaking to his father, Marcus, about his son and his rise to national attention. Additionally, what are the biggest concerns for the Buckeyes heading into 2023? They may seem obvious, but what needs to happen to alleviate the concerns? Finally, Brice Sensabaugh became an NBA Draft first-round pick on Thursday night, heading to the Utah Jazz. What do we make of Sensabaugh in the NBA and with the Jazz? Spend a long 5ish with us to kick off this weekend! 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 quite a Camp Day in Columbus. Class of 2025 quarterbacks Tavien St. Clair and Ryan Montgomery went at it with their respective high school teams and the night ended with a commitment. Offseason drama indeed. Yes, St. Clair announced his pledge to Ohio State and we have it all covered. All the questions are answered. Add to that this is an official visit weekend for a pair of well known Ohio cornerbacks and you've got yourself a 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

Is momentum a real thing? When it comes to Ohio State's defensive recruiting efforts, we sure as heck hope so. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - makes his usual Wednesday pit stop to talk about that and much more. Is this another defensive linemen wild goose chase? Will Ohio's coveted defensive back duo remain within Buckeye borders long term? Which Ohioan will be the signal caller of choice in '24? Is Ohio State's current QB situation better or worse than Alabama and Georgia's? 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 must be our lucky day. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back and better than ever. Fresh off a trip to the Elite 11 in California and loaded with info from Ohio State's huge recruiting weekend, The Fong has what you need today. Get the absolute latest on KJ Bolden, Eddrick Houston, Dylan Stewart and all the visitors from this past weekend. What's the current pulse of the Aaron Scott and Bryce West recruitments? Is Air Noland that total package in person that he seems to be? Important questions. Educated answers. Let's do this. 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 Buckeyes hosted 10 prospects over the weekend that would look quite spiffy in Scarlet and Gray. Will any of the 10 ever get a real jersey? It's more likely now, that's for sure. Our Bill Kurelc and Mark Porter are here to tell you all about it. Does Ohio State lead for three elite defensive ends? Is the outlook for safety recruiting brighter than ever? Did Air Noland's visit continue to build excitement for his matriculation? All of the answers are a podcast away. 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 is much to discuss on the show today as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * Does JBook feel good about Ohio State's chances of landing the No. 1 offensive tackle recruit in the country in the 2024 class, Brandon Baker? * Are we getting the strong vibes that OSU's staff prefers 2025 quarterback Tavien St. Clair over Ryan Montgomery? Could the Buckeyes end up taking both? * Ohio State 2024 QB commit Air Noland is turning heads at the Elite 11 camp. * What else has caught JBook's eyes from OSU's recruiting camps over the past week? * Might we look back on Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka as the best WR tandem to come through Ohio State? And we realize that is saying a lot. 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

Our guys have all their gear ready. It's Camp Day again in Columbus. Headlining today's festivities? Quarterback Tavien St. Clair, fresh off his MVP performance at Michigan's camp on Wednesday. The Bellefontaine native and prized Buckeye target is not the only star ready to shine today as temps return to their usual heated level. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here - and will be at camp later today. We offer up a full preview after looking back at yesterday's camp and the four new offers it produced. We also dive deep on Crystal Balls rolled away from Columbus on Demarion Witten and Elias Rudolph. Is that enough? No. It's not. More on Mylan Graham and Marquise Lightfoot? Chatter on Jeremiah Smith and Air Noland at Elite 11 in California? It's all ready and waiting for you. 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 exclusive interview with Ohio State junior wide receiver Emeka Egbuka on today's show. What is Egbuka and his teammates up to now? How is he feeling personally after missing spring ball? Despite coming off a fantastic season in which he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns, is Egbuka still somehow underrated? The exclusive interview was courtesy of THE Foundation, who Egbuka is partners with. What has THE Foundation done for Egbuka personally? How much is THE Foundation helping the football program overall? All of that and much more is coming your way on a special 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

Who are the 12 teams in order that have a chance at winning the 2023 college football national championship and where does Ohio State fit in with the group? Well, according to various sportsbooks, the Buckeyes have the third-best odds to win the national title at 7/1. First is Georgia at +230. Next is Alabama at +550. Teams 4-12 include Michigan (9/1 odds), LSU and USC (14/1), Clemson (17/1), Florida State (18/1), Penn State (20/1), Texas (30/1), followed by Notre Dame and Tennessee (35/1). Dave Biddle is joined by special guest Mark Neal on today’s show to discuss that, look deeper at the Buckeyes’ 2023 roster and more. Mark is the former sports director/programming director at WING 1410 in Dayton, hosted a long-running local sports show and was also the co-host of Bucknuts Live on Sunday mornings. Mark now lives in Minneapolis with his wife. We will also discuss the Buckeyes landing 4-star safety Jaylen McClain on Monday and whether a barrage of defensive commits is about to happen for OSU, field questions from our live audience and more. 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 country's No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2024 class -- Brandon Baker from Santa Ana, Calif. -- made his official visit to Ohio State this past weekend and it went well. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to give details on where the Buckeyes stand with Baker and whether Justin Frye can reel in his first elite prospect. Also on tap: * The No. 6 edge rusher in the country in the 2024 class -- Marquise Lightfoot -- also made his official visit to OSU this past weekend. It went so well that Bill Kurelic dropped in a Crystal Ball prediction in the Buckeyes' favor. You know what that means. * Also making an official visit to OSU this past weekend was 3-star DT Jayden Jackson from IMG Academy. He absolutely loved his visit. * The No. 20 edge rusher in the country -- Elias Rudolph -- is scheduled to make his official visit to Ohio State this coming weekend. It appears to be an Ohio State-Michigan battle, and the good news for the Buckeyes is Kurelic has CB'd Rudolph to Larry Johnson and the Buckeyes. * Speaking of Johnson, is he about to prove all his naysayers wrong who claiming the game -- including recruiting -- has passed him by? * Which of Ohio State's "late" enrollees from the 2023 class can perhaps have an impact this season for the Buckeyes? Could someone like Brandon Inniss get on the field? What about cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt, defensive lineman Jason Moore or someone else? All of that and 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

Recruiting camp season kicked off Thursday at Ohio State and of course our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter were there. Both of them are also on today's podcast to discuss where the Buckeyes stand with cornerback Dorian Brew, wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., and many more top prospects. 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

Ohio State is hosting the first of its recruiting camps today and we expect some commitments to roll in later this month. How many do we expect in all? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a close look at the Buckeyes' situation at cornerback this year and much more. That is coming your way on the Thursday 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 Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to preview the big recruiting camp season that kicks off tomorrow. Also discussed is what changes we can expect from the Jim Knowles defense. 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 continue our look at various position groups for Ohio State on today's show with a deep dive on the linebackers. What can fans expect from Tommy Eichenberg, Steele Chambers, C.J. Hicks, Cody Simon, Gabe Powers and the crew? How much will James Laurinaitis help this unit? We also field questions from our live audience, including whether Ohio State is the only team that could beat Georgia in the CFP this coming season. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for 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

On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle take a close look at Ohio State's 2023 defensive line. What are the strengths of this unit? Are there any weaknesses? How deep will the rotation go? Will someone break out as a superstar on the D-line this year? Is this Larry Johnson's final year leading the group? Who are young players on the rise for the Buckeyes up front? All of that and more 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

Ohio quarterbacks are finding love all across our great country. Tavien St. Clair added Alabama and LSU offers recently. Fellow Ohio signal caller Ryan Montgomery boasts a Georgia offer. Competition is fierce. But ... The Dean has a vibe. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join the show ON A MONDAY to bring you the latest from the trail. 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

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday podcast and here are the topics that are covered: ** What stood out to most from assistant coach interviews this week? ** Is Coach Mick keeping up with the times? ** Jim Knowles' glowing comments on Sonny Styles and C.J. Hicks. ** How does JBook think Brian Hartline will do as a play-caller, if Ryan Day actually gives up those duties? ** What impact do we expect from Josh Simmons and Tywone Malone? ** Aaron Scott is down to his final 5. Will he be a Buckeye? ** The SEC going with no divisions but keeping the 8-game conference schedule beginning in 2024. 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

Ohio has extended offers to a pair of in-state, Class of 2025 QBs: Findlay's Ryan Montgomery and Bellefontaine's Tavien St. Clair. We asked our experts - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter ... what comes next? It required a deep dive we were more than ready for. You'll enjoy. We also addressed many questions from our LIVE viewers we think you'll enjoy. 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 is no doubt sophomore outside linebacker C.J. Hicks is going to have a big role for Ohio State this season. Any possible doubt was removed on Tuesday when OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said Hicks was going to be "unleashed" for the Buckeyes this fall. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that and a multitude of other topics following a huge day on the beat where all the assistant coaches were made available. Also on the docket: * Sonny Styles is also going to have a big role. Or roles, plural, we should say. We'll explain on the show. * Justin Frye's first public comments on offensive tackle Josh Simmons, who transferred in from San Diego State. * Tim Walton's thoughts on his cornerback room. * Tony Alford on the injury status of Evan Pryor and much more about the Buckeyes' RBs. * Larry Johnson on what he expects from Tywone Malone. 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

Ohio State is through the holiday weekend and it's back to work. At least the coaching staff is. They will meet the media today for interviews so you will want to be locked into Bucknuts all day. On today's pod, Steve Helwagen joins to talk offseason approach, what the Buckeyes are up to currently. What type of impact will new staff addition Joe Philbin make? Are we confident in the offensive line? Which defensive tackles are ready to carry the load? What should the Buckeyes be looking for in the return game? All that and a whole lot 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

We are thrilled to welcome in Ohio State offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Brian Hartline for an exclusive interview. We discuss the 2023 Buckeyes, OSU turning into "WR U" under Hartline's guidance, how THE Foundation is helping the program on the NIL front and much more. That is coming your way on a special edition 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

On our Tuesday show, we asked whether Ohio State is the real 'QBU'? The Buckeye State must have wanted to have some say because another in-state QB in the Class of 2025 - Bellefontaine's Tavien St. Clair - has earned an Ohio State offer. Is it Ryan Montgomery vs. St. Clair now? Is it a Braxton Miller-Cardale Jones redux? How does Bryce Underwood - the nation's No. 1 '25 QB - fit into the mix. We dive deep on all things QB with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, our dynamic duo back for their second BM5 appearance of the week. That's not all: Get the latest on Justin Hill, Justin Scott and more ... you're just in time! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters Want to help THE Foundation, the No. 1 NIL collective for the Buckeyes? Follow this link to donate and/or to learn more information of how you can help! 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, we did not see this one coming, but we absolutely love it. Ryan Day made a splash hire on Tuesday when it was announced that former NFL head coach Joe Philbin will be joining Ohio State's staff as an analyst that will assist with the Buckeyes' offensive line. In addition to being the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins for 3-plus seasons (2012-15) -- where a wide receiver named Brian Hartline played for him -- Philbin is a longtime NFL O-line coach and offensive coordinator. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the addition of Philbin 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

You did not enter a time warp - it's actually Tuesday. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter routinely grace this podcast on Thursdays. But they have so much info to share this week it requires TWO APPEARANCES! We dive deep on Fairfield High's Big Man Challenge held on Monday night that featured over 20 Division I prospects including Chris Henry, Jr. Bill was there and has report like no other on the talent on display. So much is covered and that means going down the QB rabbit hole for all sorts of knowledge. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Want to help THE Foundation, the No. 1 NIL collective for the Buckeyes? Follow this link to donate and/or to learn more information of how you can help! 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 do a series of position breakdowns on the 5ish and today we begin with a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 offensive line. Who will be the starters most likely? Who will be the top backups in order? What are expectations for Justin Frye's group? Also, it turns out Kevin Warren might have been even more incompetent than we thought, which frankly we did not believe was possible. The much-hyped Big Ten TV contracts? Well, as it turns out, they haven't even been finalized yet and schools within the conference are going to get at least $5 million less than they each anticipated. New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is scrambling to clean up the mess that Warren left behind. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish as Dave Biddle flies solo. 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

How would we rank Ohio State's running backs 1-5? That is one of the topics Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Also, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line heading into the 2023 season? Plus, is the No. 1 recruit from Ohio -- and the No. 4 cornerback in the nation -- Aaron Scott, leaning OSU's way? 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

Ohio State is in the throws of crafting its Class of 2024 recruiting haul. It's going quite well. Does that mean the 'Nutters are without concerns? Come on, now. When Jeremiah Smith visits another SEC or Florida school ... how should we feel? Fine ... and we tell you why. We also dive DEEP on Ohio's camp season and hit the topics you crave: Aaron Scott, offensive line recruiting, Air Noland vs. Jadyn Davis. It's a recruiting knowledge extravaganza. 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 oddsmakers have set Ohio State's over/under win total for the 2023 regular season at 10.5. The 5ish is heavily leaning toward taking the over, despite the Buckeyes' difficult schedule this fall. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What do we expect to see from Kyle McCord this season, presuming he is the starting quarterback? * Things appear to be settling down on the NIL front. We will explain. * The Buckeyes need to be better on special teams this season. Will they? 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

Big picture items carry the docket today. Are Ohio State and Georgia on a collision course? Which new QB - at Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama - will thrive? Why all the angst surrounding Ryan Day and Larry Johnson? Is Ohio State better positioned to win the Natty or the B1G title? Steve Helwagen is here for all of 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

There is much to discuss about Ohio State football as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show. What are our confidence level in the Buckeyes' quarterbacks this season? How deep will Larry Johnson's rotation go on the defensive line this year? Who will be the starting safeties? What would we think if Oregon and Washington ended up joining the Big Ten? Who will have the better NFL career: Justin Fields or C.J. Stroud? All of that and 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

While studying Ohio State's personnel on defense, two important things jump out: The Buckeyes appear to not have a weakness. And they appear to have many strengths. That would seem to be a good combination. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * What does JBook think the Buckeyes are getting in defensive tackle transfer Tywone Malone? * Is offensive line the biggest question mark on the team? And if so, how big of a concern is it? * There is a report that Oregon and Washington have been approved for Big Ten admittance, but the invites have been delayed for multiple reasons. If the Ducks and Huskies do end up joining the Big Ten, what would we think about that? 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Chris Hummer of 247Sports to discuss how the Buckeyes are cleaning up in the transfer portal this offseason. 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

Thirty Ohio high schools in three days? Yes, our Mark Porter toured the Buckeye State like no other in the last few days and is here to decompress. It's an open offseason in Ohio and Mark has the scars to prove it. We also discuss Sam Willams-Dixon being as advertised, offensive line coach Justin Frye's impact on the program and a whole lot more considering the show is almost 40 minutes long! 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