Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Patrick Murphy is joined by Oregon and Washington beat writers from 247Sports, plus Patrick takes a close look at Ohio State's open practice from Friday on this edition of Bucknuts 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Wednesday and stated that the quarterback competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown is extremely close. He also said the battles at left tackle and right tackle are interesting. It sounds like Josh Fryar is a likely starter, but it might be at right tackle and not LT. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about the Buckeyes' QBs, the open spots on the offensive line and other developments from preseason camp thus far. 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

Football in Ohio is ready to roll. The Buckeyes are hard at work and high school gridirons across the state are filled with eager youngsters ready for Friday nights. It's a wonderful time of year. Who better to enjoy it with than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? We talk about their itineraries for the season before knocking down an assortment of user-submitted queries: * D-line recruiting ... the heck? * Bill tells you why the sky is not actually falling, there's been some light precipitation. * Eddrick Houston ... in or out? Jeremiah McClellan ... in or out? * Georgia vs. Ohio when it comes to overall Division I talent in each state? * Are there Class of 2024 Ohioans that are ready to blow up right onto Ohio State's radar? 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 athletic director Gene Smith announced Wednesday that he will retire in June 2024, stepping down from a post he will have held in the Big Ten for two decades. Our Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen respond to the big news ... 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 safety position was a bit of a liability for Ohio State last season, but that does not appear to be the case this year. In fact, the Buckeyes appear to be stacked at the position, which features starters Sonny Styles, Lathan Ransom and Ja'Had Carter. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to take a close look at the safeties, discuss other notable items from the first five practices of camp, and analyze the Big Ten's additions of Oregon and Washington. Is the Big Ten now done expanding? Are they looking to go to 20? If so, which schools could be next to join? 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

Is the sky falling along Ohio State's recruiting trail? Which Buckeye freshmen impressed during yesterday's move in? Will Ryan Day and Co. focus more on West Coast recruiting with the B1G set to add USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington? Who better to tackle all this and more than 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

Ohio State is loaded with talent and experience at running back overall entering the 2023 season. The group includes junior TreVeyon Henderson, fourth-year junior Miyan Williams, sophomore Dallan Hayden, third-year sophomore Evan Pryor and fourth-year junior Chip Trayanum. Yet, it feels like we’re not talking about Tony Alford’s room enough. That will change on today’s show as Dave Biddle flies solo. In addition to the RBs, Biddle will look back on all of the high points from the first week of practice, including Sonny Styles running with the first-team defense at slot safety, the competition at right tackle and much 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast, Patrick Murphy is joined by Dave Biddle and Timmy Hall to discuss preseason camp kicking off for Ohio State, plus the Big Ten adding Oregon and Washington, 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

Day one of Ohio State's preseason camp is in the books and there are already plenty of interesting developments. Is sophomore sensation Sonny Styles going to be the Buckeyes' starting slot safety? At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds? Might the "slot safety" be more of a rover back for OSU this season in Jim Knowles' scheme? At right tackle, it appears to be a three-man race between Zen Michalski, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Simmons. On Thursday, that was the order in which they took their reps -- Michalski with the first-team, Tshabola with the second-team and Simmons with the third-team. But it was just the first day and that order is of course subject to change. However, that being said, might we have been too quick to assume Simmons will win the job? On the Friday 5ish, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss all of that and much more from OSU's first practice of the season. 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 is Ohio State getting in Northwestern transfer and Ohio native Nigel Glover? Who better to ask than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? So we do. And we didn't stop there. Our dynamic duo went into detail on the current recruiting landscape, what to make of Ryan Day talking quarterbacks and so much more. Spend 5ish with us the 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

"You win some, you lose some" is never truer than when speaking about recruiting. Ohio State of course landed 5-star cornerback Aaron Scott on Monday, beating out Michigan for his services. However, on Tuesday, 5-star defensive end Dylan Stewart -- who was a heavy lean to OSU at one point -- selected South Carolina over the Buckeyes. Then hours later, 4-star linebacker Nigel Glover from the 2023 class -- who entered the portal after Pat Fitzgerald's dismissal at Northwestern -- announced he would be transferring to Ohio State. You can come up for air now, we think. Switching gears from recruiting, it's a big day on the OSU football beat as head coach Ryan Day, as well as quarterback Kyle McCord, Devin Brown and perhaps others, will meet with reporters at the WHAC. Practice begins tomorrow for the Buckeyes and we are curious to hear what Day, McCord and Brown have to say about the competition entering camp. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 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

So that turned out to be a nice little weekend for Ohio State. It's always enjoyable to add the top in-state player in two classes. Aaron Scott is in ... sorry to you know who. Chris Henry, Jr. is in. Sorry to ... well ... every other great program everywhere. And what about the remaining Class of 2024 elite targets like Dylan Stewart, Brandon Baker, Eddrick Houston, K.J. Bolden and several others? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. That means answers. 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

It is an exciting time for Ohio State football as 5-star cornerback Aaron Scott committed to the Buckeyes yesterday, and practice for the 2023 team begins this Wednesday. On today's show, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Scott commitment and what it means for the Buckeyes, as well as thoughts on camp opening this week for OSU. 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

Another year of Big Ten Media Days is in the books and on today's show, Dave Biddle will discuss the most interesting things that were gleaned from Ohio State's perspective. What does the overall health of the Buckeyes look like entering camp? How much is the consecutive losses to Michigan motivating them? When does Ryan Day want to name a starting quarterback? Just how close is the competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown? How does Day feel about OSU's offensive line entering camp? Also, 5-star cornerback Aaron Scott will make his announcement this Sunday. Will he pick the Buckeyes or the Wolverines? We also answer questions from our live audience. 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 State's Class of 2024 recruiting haul will have a new look after this weekend. Will the class be red carpet worthy or need to use a side entrance? Many 'Nutters feel like that answering is impending. We know this: * Northwestern transfer linebacker Nigel Glover is scheduled for an official visit to Ohio State today. * 'Summerfest in The Shoe' has a guest list to stop traffic. We dive deep on the expected attendees. * Aaron Scott announces his commitment on Sunday. Is Bucknuts in danger of melting? * Eddrick Houston and Dylan Stewart: Current vibes? * When it comes to the Class of 2025, which Ohians could be Buckeyes? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter with answers to those 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

Big Ten Media Days have arrived in Indianapolis and all of Ohio State's obligations will be held today (Wednesday). On today's show, Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle talk all things Buckeye football and what to expect this season. 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

Panic at the disco? Nah ... not yet. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to review a weekend loss on the trail, who could be next and how Ohio State will finish out the Class of 2024. Also: Who is the one Buckeye we cannot afford to lose this season? 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, Dave Biddle flies solo and answers several questions from Bucknuts subscribers that were posted to The Front Row message board. There were many questions about defensive recruiting for Ohio State and whether fans should be concerned. Among the other topics were predicting the four teams that will make the College Football Playoff this year and who will be the first two teams out. Also, who are the top-5 coaches in college football in order? How is the Buckeyes' depth this season at defensive end and in the secondary? 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

We are thrilled to welcome in Ohio State head men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann to this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, hosted by Patrick Murphy. 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 Ten Media Days will kick off in Indianapolis on Wednesday. What are we most curious to hear Ohio State's Ryan Day, Marvin Harrison Jr., J.T. Tuimoloau and Cade Stover talk about? Also, what are vibes on 5-star recruits that the Buckeyes are in on? Specifically Aaron Scott, Dylan Stewart, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (who is a high 4-star), Eddrick Houston, KJ Bolden and Brandon Baker? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and 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

You know the prospects. We know the prospects. All that's left is putting a pen to paper. OK, we need verbal commitments first - but you get the point. The clock is ticking. We are close to finding out whether Aaron Scott picks Ohio State or Michigan. Will Kingston Viliamu-Asa pick Ohio State, USC or Notre Dame? Will Brandon Baker pick Ohio State, Oregon ... or somewhere else? Lots to figure out. We have just the guys to do it: 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

We did a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 defense on Monday's show. Today, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a close gander at what to expect from the Buckeyes' offense this season. Presuming he is the starting quarterback, how will Kyle McCord perform? Throwing to the best WR corps in the country will help the cause for sure. But what about the offensive line? Are we concerned? Should we be? What do we expect out of the running backs? What about the tight ends? 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

We know what 'Nutters want: Defensive commitments. We know who knows all about that kind of stuff: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Luckily, that dynamic duo is on our payroll! We've got the latest on a host of defensive targets the Buckeyes have in their sights: Aaron Scott, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Dylan Stewart, Eddrick Houston and others. Will the Buckeyes close the deal(s)? We've got vibes aplenty. Add that to a preview of today's 7-on-7 action in Ohio both Bill and Mark will be in attendance for 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

What can be expected from Ohio State's defense in 2023? The Buckeyes improved from 59th to 14th in the country in total defense during Jim Knowles' first season as coordinator in 2022. However, OSU's defense cost the team dearly in consecutive losses to close out the season against Michigan and Georgia. In addition to it being his first year in Columbus, Knowles inherited a lack of veteran talent on the defense. We know this because only one player was drafted off the Buckeyes' 2022 defense ... and that was third-round pick Zach Harrison. That was it. This season should be different in a good way for Ohio State. Not only is it the second year of the Knowles' system, but the most talented players on the defense appear ready to come of age. There are a lot of third-year and second-year players who are extremely talented on the defensive side of the ball. Let's take a close look at all three levels of the Buckeyes' defense in 2023 and what reasonable expectations are for this group. That 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

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