Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

Ohio State has now landed eight scholarship players in the transfer portal this offseason, the most recent of course being defensive tackle Tywone Malone who announced he would be a Buckeye on Tuesday following two seasons at Ole Miss. What kind of impact can we expect Malone to have at OSU, both this season and in coming years? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What does the depth chart at defensive tackle now look like for the Buckeyes this fall? * Is OSU now done adding players from the portal? By the way, they are 3 over the scholarship limit as it stands, something the 5ish is never concerned about. They will easily get to 85 before camp. * Why is there not a statue of Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium or the Woody Hayes Athletic Center? 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

The Front Row asked. Steve Wiltfong answered. 247Sports' recruiting director's triumphant return to the pod features more knowledge than should be legal in these parts. We talk Aaron Scott, Jeremiah Smith, Indy's best chicken wings, Sam Williams-Dixon on the rise 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

2023 will be the final year of the 4-team College Football Playoff format. In 2024, 12 teams will be included, including home games for the higher seeds in the first round (5 vs. 12, 6 vs. 11, 7 vs. 10, 8 vs. 9). Then the quarterfinals and semifinals will be played at traditional bowl sites, with the national championship game rotating between major venues as it currently does. Did the CFP get this right? Or should the quarterfinal games also be played on campus sites? Also, what will Ohio State's depth chart look like at running back this season? Those are some of the topics the Monday 5ish tackles 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

If you look at the gambling odds, Ohio State is the slight favorite to win the Big Ten championship in 2023. However, Stuart Mandel from The Athletic has picked Michigan to win the Big Ten title in '23. The Wolverines are coming off two straight conference championships and return a lot of starters -- and they get the Buckeyes in Ann Arbor -- so it's far from an outlandish prediction from Mandel. What do we think here at Bucknuts? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that 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

Is your goal to improve your Ohio State recruiting knowledge? We've never been more certain you were in the right place. Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic know more about recruiting in these parts than anyone and today's show is proof. Is it the most complete recruiting update in the history of podcasting? It could be ... 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 a lot to discuss on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State has done a very nice job hitting the transfer portal this offseason. Are the Buckeyes done? Also, do we still consider big-time college football players "amateur athletes" in the age of NIL? We also field questions from our live audience and more. 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

Patrick Murphy is joined by Bud Elliott and Timmy Hall on this edition 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

Ohio State's roster is set ... for now ... after adding two transfers this past weekend. How does the 'finished' product look? What holes still need plugging? Who starts where? Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin to put it all in perspective. Will new tackle Josh Simmons start? How does the secondary work out? Also: 247Sports has released a top 25 for the '23 season. Where do the Buckeyes rank? Michigan? Alabama? You might be surprised. 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! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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 banner weekend for Ohio State as the Buckeyes landed offensive tackle Josh Simmons and defensive back Lorenzo Styles from the transfer portal, and received a commitment from 2024 running back recruit Jordan Lyle. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that and more on today's show, including whether Luke Wypler -- who fell to the sixth round of the NFL Draft -- received bad advice before making his decision to turn pro. 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

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and three Ohio State players were selected. Quarterback C.J. Stroud was taken No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans, left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. came off the board at No. 6 to the Arizona Cardinals, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba was selected No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to react to last night's developments and to look ahead to where Buckeyes might be taken tonight and tomorrow. Also, will OSU secure a commitment from offensive tackle transfer Josh Simmons who begins his official visit today? What about DB Lorenzo Styles and DT Tywone Malone? 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

Will Ohio State have four Buckeyes selected in the NFL Draft's first round tonight? Will Ohio State add three transfer to the roster after the trio visits this weekend? Will Springfield star cornerback Aaron Scott actually choose to play Up North? Questions, questions, questions. Meet our answer guys: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. They address all that and 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

Is Ohio State about to land a quality offensive tackle from the portal? As our Bill Kurelic reported yesterday, OT Josh Simmons from San Diego State will make an official visit to OSU beginning this Friday and Simmons told Kurelic he has "high interest" in the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Simmons is one of the top players available in the portal and has three seasons of eligibility remaining. On today's show, Dave Biddle discusses the possibility of landing Simmons and what that would mean for the Buckeyes. Also, rumors are flying that Ohio State could be the landing spot for Notre Dame transfer Lorenzo Styles Jr., who is switching positions from wide receiver to defensive back. Furthermore, are there any concerns about OSU being a few over the scholarship limit? Or are we not concerned in the least? (Hint: Think latter.) 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

Who's in? Who's out? Just another day on the Ohio State beat dealing with the transfer portal. Have things changed because of all the roster upheaval? Not as much with Ohio State football and that's a good thing. Pat Murphy is here to talk all things transfer portal as Ohio State's football and basketball squads navigate the new landscape. And ... NFL Draft chatter? Of course. Which Buckeye is rising in his accountant's eyes? Is it only one? 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 just three days away from the NFL Draft and two of the biggest fans of the event are Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. On today's show, Dave and Dan make predictions of where the players from Ohio State will be selected in this week's draft (as far as what round and what part of the round). Also, are we buying that the S2 cognition test -- which is suddenly all the rage -- is a good tool to measure how quarterbacks might fare in the NFL? Also, are we buying that C.J. Stroud's performance on the test is one of the reasons he is supposedly falling? Or is this a classic smokescreen from a team (or teams, plural) hoping Stroud will fall to them? 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast and is joined by Timmy Hall from 97.1 The Fan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Friday 5ish, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the main takeaways from last night's Spring Festival that was hosted by THE Foundation and raised a lot of money for Ohio State's NIL efforts. Ryan Day sure seems pleased with the strides the Buckeyes have made in the NIL world in the last few months. Also, what is up with the S2 cognitive test and how is that impacting C.J. Stroud and other quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft? Looking at the 2023 Buckeyes, has Kyle McCord locked up the starting job, or could Devin Brown steal it from him during camp? We close the show talking OSU football recruiting, including what JBook is hearing about 5-star DE Dylan Stewart. 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

Tonight is The Foundation's Spring Festival and we will be there with bells on. Please introduce yourself! First things first: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here for their usual Thursday dispersal of knowledge. Get the absolute latest from the recruiting trail, soak up key Spring Game observations and get out vibes on C.J. Stroud's NFL Draft status taking apparent hits. 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

THE Foundation is hosting an NIL fundraiser on Thursday and the guest list is nothing less than stunning. Football head coach Ryan Day and men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann will be joined by the following former and current Buckeye players: Cardale Jones Troy Smith Santonio Holmes Evan Turner Emeka Egbuka Bruce Thornton TreVeyon Henderson Miyan Williams Denzel Burke Julian Fleming Marvin Harrison Jr. Carnell Tate Jelani Thurman Noah Rogers Malik Hartford Jermaine Matthews Zed Key Brice Sensabaugh Ja'Had Carter Mike Hall Jr. Jack Sawyer Tommy Eichenberg Steele Chambers C.J. Hicks Tyleik Williams Lathan Ransom Kyle McCord AND MORE! Yes, we were not lying. That is the best guest list we have ever seen for an Ohio State event. On today's show, Dave Biddle is joined by Brian Schottenstein and Bill Lewis from THE Foundation to discuss the Spring Festival, how things are going overall on the NIL front for the Buckeyes and more. 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

On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle look back on Ohio State's spring practices and what we gleaned the most. What will be the pecking order at running back for OSU? Also, the Buckeyes' basketball team picked up their second transfer of the offseason. What are expectations for this squad in 2023-24? That and much 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

With Ohio State's spring game in the rear view mirror, let's look at the high points and low points from the spring game -- and the spring overall -- and what it means for the Buckeyes' 2023 season. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss several topics, including: * Kyle McCord and OSU's quarterback situation. Can Devin Brown steal the job in camp? Or is McCord definitely going to be the starter, even after a shaky performance at the spring game? * Second-year defensive players C.J. Hicks, Kenyatta Jackson and Sonny Styles shined on Saturday and throughout the spring. What will their roles be this fall for Jim Knowles' defense? * Will OSU land an offensive tackle in the transfer portal? What are thoughts on the current O-linemen on the team? * The Buckeyes landed two more commitments in their 2024 class on Saturday -- 4-star tight end Max LeBlanc and 3-star running back Sam Williams-Dixon. Ohio State has 12 commits and has the No. 2 class in the country. This is shaping up to be a huge and excellent class for the Buckeyes. 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

On our postgame podcast What We Learned Live following Ohio State's spring game on Saturday -- which was won by the defense (Gray) 40-31 over the offense (Scarlet) -- host Dave Biddle was joined by Bill Kurelic, Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy, and fielded several questions from our live audience. Sit back, relax and enjoy What We Learned Live! 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 Friday 5ish, JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss tomorrow's spring game and what we'll be watching closest. Plus, it's a huge recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes and we'll give you a primer on that. All of that plus 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 this episode of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle conduct a spring game draft. Only players who will actually play in this Saturday's spring game are eligible to be drafted, other than QB Devin Brown (we're pretending as though he's healthy for the purposes of this draft). Cheers, Bucknutters! 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 prepping to welcome in a who's who of recruits this weekend. It's the Spring Game don't ya know? Saturday's weather is expected to comply and the Buckeyes have an unreal collection of visitors scheduled to soak in the rays ... among other things. Who better to put it all in perspective than our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? (Answer: Nobody) Detailed reports on all key visitors await and we also break down recent, huge additions of Air Noland and Payton Pierce that occurred since our trio here last convened. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

Ohio State landed 4-star linebacker Payton Pierce from Texas on Tuesday evening and now have the No. 2 recruiting class in the country for 2024. Is this the James Laurinaitis effect? Are more defensive commits on the horizon for the Buckeyes? Also, the spring game is just three days away. What might we learn from Saturday's scrimmage at Ohio Stadium? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of 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

Commitments and Crystal Balls are coming at ya. It's been a good week or so for the Buckeyes. Elite offensive prospects are on board. You know the names. More are on the way. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong lets you know those names. Are there defensive players ready to board the Good Ship Buckeye? There sure are. 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 have been the biggest developments for Ohio State thus far during spring ball, with the spring game just five days away? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the Buckeyes landing 2024 QB recruit Air Noland 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