Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

Cooper and Andrew go in-depth discussing four-star QB Air Noland's commitment to Ohio State and the impact he can have in Columbus! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins 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

2024 quarterback recruit Air Noland will make his announcement Saturday night. Will he select Ohio State? If he does, what kind of game will he bring to the table for the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Offensive recruiting is going very well for the Buckeyes. But what about defensive recruiting? * Is Ohio State's recruiting budget not up to par? JBook goes in depth about that. * Let's break down the Buckeyes' 2023 offensive line. What do we like about this group? What are possible concerns? * Will OSU go after an offensive tackle or two in the transfer portal after spring? 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour. Tonight's show focuses on Ohio State's 2023 running backs and tight ends. 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

Adding another 5-star receiver to the fold? Check. Adding the hottest QB on the trail? Very possibly. Adding two elite in-state cornerbacks? Odds are feeling good. It's all positive math for Buckeyes recruiting right now and we have two of the best 'teachers' to break it all down. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter's lesson plan today covers Mylan Graham, Air Noland, Aaron Scott, Bryce West, Jeremiah McLellan and many more topics of study! 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

This fall will mark the first college football season where legalized bets on college football will be placed in the state of Ohio. Given how much the Buckeye State loves football (and looking at the numbers, how much our state loves sports gambling in general), it's going to be wild. On today's show, Dave Biddle is joined by Scotty Vegas, who is his co-host for the On The Money show on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. What are betting odds for Ohio State to win the national championship in 2023? What about Heisman odds and NFL Draft odds? How do we feel about the 2023 Buckeyes in general? Will they go to Ann Arbor and beat their rivals this year? What are possible concerns about the 2023 squad? Or is this team primed for a huge season? We also talk some OSU hoops. Is this a make-or-break year for Chris Holtmann? What are some interesting college basketball odds for next season? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has offered 127 prospects in the Class of 2024. Which states top the offer list? Florida (31 offers) and Georgia (20). We've had 247Sports' Andrew Ivins on routinely to handle that region's recruiting intrigue. What state comes next? Hint: Not Ohio. It's Texas, with 13 offers, including one accepted by San Antonio star running back James Peoples earlier this week. Who else could matriculate from Texas to Ohio for college? We welcome in 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brian Perroni for his inaugural BM5 appearance to talk Peoples, other Texas targets Kobe Black, Payton Pierce and host of others. All that plus what Texas A&M thinks of its chances to snag Air Noland. 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 a loaded version of the podcast today as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the agenda: * Ohio State landed the No. 5 running back in the country yesterday, James Peoples from San Antonio. We like it. A lot. * Also, the No. 7 quarterback in the land in the 2024 class -- Air Noland -- received his offer from the Buckeyes during his visit over the weekend. Will he commit to OSU this Saturday? Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? OK, Saturday night? (Really Saturday afternoon, but we're trying to tell Dad Jokes here. So get with it.) * If that wasn't enough, almost all of the Buckeyes' practice on Saturday was open to the media. What stood out to us the most? One thing that definitely did was the strong play from true freshman WR Carnell Tate. But the defense took it to the offense for the most part. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following topics on Ohio State football: If Kyle McCord is the starting quarterback for the Buckeyes this year, what are our expectations for him? Who wins the right tackle job? Who will lead the team in sacks? Cornerback Davison Igbinosun is very impressive on and off the field. Here is how the safeties are lining up during spring: Josh Proctor at adjuster with Kye Stokes is his backup. Lathan Ransom at bandit with Sonny Styles behind him. Cam Martinez running with the 1s at the slot, with Ja'Had Carter running with the 2s. This won't be how it is for the season, right? QB recruit Air Noland will visit OSU this weekend. Will the Buckeyes offer? 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

We play a game of True or False and answer various questions about the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes on this edition of the Happy Hour. Patrick Murphy is joined by Timmy Hall and Dave Biddle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another weekend looms as Ohio State's has crafted another red carpet worthy guest list. It begins today as Texas running back James Peoples begins his visit. Air Noland will be here. Does he get the coveted QB offer? Top-of-board cornerback Aaron Scott from Ohio power Springfield will make the trip down 75. Stakes are high. Who better to put it all in context than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Get deep on recruiting with the best in the business. 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 is the latest buzz from Ohio State's spring football practices? Who is stepping up and proving they need be in the plans? What are the biggest questions still to be answered for the Buckeyes? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take questions from our live audience and more. All of 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

As commitments pour in, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins to provide information, context and clarity. * The Armstrong brothers: Local heroes or national-caliber standouts? * Mylan Graham: Elite receiver headed to WRU ... soon? * Jeremiah McLellan: Next in St. Louis pipeline? * Williams Nwaneri: Missouri native to Ohio more likely than SEC? * Xavier Jordan: Texas wide receiver? Seen this movie ... and it was good. * Payton Pierce: Has 'The Animal' hooked target? * Air Noland and Jadyn Davis: Big weekend ahead for QBs. All that and more with The Fong! 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

Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and recaps Ohio State's exciting scrimmage that was held Saturday. Also, we take some questions on the 2023 Buckeyes from Bucknuts subscribers who posted queries to The Front Row message board. 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

What has stood out most from Ohio State's spring practices so far? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a close look at the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive lines, look ahead to tomorrow's scrimmage (which is open to the media), discuss Michigan suddenly recruiting the state of Ohio well and more. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour where the focus is on Ohio State's pro day, plus the Buckeyes' 2023 defensive backfield. 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 getting ready for a red carpet recruiting weekend with epic potential. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to let you know who to watch and what might happen. Before that informational deep dive, we had to get into Jordan Marshall and his decision to spurn Scarlet & Gray for Khaki. Is the sky still intact? 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

Ohio State has resumed spring football practice. What are the items of note for the Buckeyes through three practices? What can be expected out of third-year players Jayden Ballard and Evan Pryor? What is our confidence level that OSU will beat Michigan this fall? Speaking of the Wolverines, they just landed the highest-ranked running back from Ohio in the 2024 class, Jordan Marshall. Reason to be alarmed if you're a Buckeye fan? Just a blip on the radar? Or somewhere in between? Also, which players can help themselves the most at Ohio State's pro day today? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish to discuss all of that 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

We are thrilled to be joined today by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Get ready for an in-depth look at QB prospect Air Noland before he visits Ohio State this weeekend. It's a biggie for sure and leads into a bigger conversation on QB at Ohio State and of course the Kyle McCord-Devin Brown sweepstakes. 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! Also, is there a Midwest standout seeing Ohio State pull ahead in his recruitment? All that and more with The Fong! 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 losing a first-round pick and likely two second-round picks off its offensive line in left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., plus right tackle Dawand Jones and center Luke Wypler. It is rare to lose that much high-end talent off an offensive line in one offseason, but that's the reality for the Buckeyes. Starting guards Donovan Jackson and Matthew Jones return, which is the good news. Who will fill in at the three vacant starting spots? Who will be the primary backups? Is the depth good? Can O-line coach Justin Frye get the most out of this group? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 offensive line and what you can expect from the unit. 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

It is time for a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 running backs and defensive linemen as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show. If they can stay reasonably healthy -- which would be in stark contrast to last season -- how good can this collection of RBs be? The Buckeyes return all five scholarship running backs, including Chip Trayanum who is now strictly an RB. As for the defensive linemen, can they prove to be one of the top units in the country? There is little doubt they will be good, but will Larry Johnson's group be great? How deep will the rotation go this year and who will be the main contributors? Might LJ pare it down a bit? Also, we hope your brackets are faring well. Which means, we hope you did not have Arizona and Virginia going too far. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. [Note: Jonah Booker is on vacation and will return on next Friday's show.] 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 time for a deep dive on Ohio State's wide receivers and linebackers for the 2023 season on the Bucknuts Happy Hour as host Patrick Murphy is joined by Dave Biddle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is Thursday so that means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter talking Ohio State recruiting on the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics: * Where does Ohio State stand with 2024 quarterback Air Noland, who will visit OSU March 31-April 1? * Where do the Buckeyes stand with 2024 running back recruiting? * What about O-line recruiting? All of that and much more 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

Ohio State Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni joins the show! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins 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

Ohio State's football team is off this week for spring break after having two practices last week. What have we learned about the 2023 Buckeyes thus far? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Holtmann we hardly knew ye? Interesting developments as a certain well-known Midwest brand could covet Ohio State's basketball coach more than ... Ohio State? ** DONATE TO ‘THE FOUNDATION’: Click here now to assist with Name, Image and Likeness compensation for Ohio State football and basketball student-athletes. ** Steve Helwagen joins to discuss that and Ohio State's defense as Jim Knowles enters season two at the controls. 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

All's quiet these days. Spring Practice has halted for Spring Break. The basketball team's season ended at the hands of a 7-foot-4 giant. So ... not much to talk about, right? You're here so you know that's dead wrong. Dan Rubin and Pat Murphy step in for Dave Biddle for a hoops season postmortem and look ahead, talk opportunities for young football stars and of course fulfill our legal mandate to talk Devin Brown and Kyle McCord. We also let you know the future is bright for long-suffering Chicago Bears fans. 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 Friday 5ish welcomes back Brian Schottenstein and Cardale Jones to the show to discuss the latest with THE Foundation, including the impressive event they have planned for April 20 and much more. How do they feel like Ohio State is stacking up in the NIL game compared to some of the other big college football programs? How did the merger come about between THE Foundation and the O Foundation and how is it going thus far? Furthermore, how many NIL deals has THE Foundation brokered for Buckeye football and basketball players thus far? And is Ryan Day's goal of raising $13 million each year for NIL just to retain his roster a reasonable goal? 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

New names, new faces and recent additions. It's the Ohio State recruiting trail and spring practice intersecting at the crossroads of football intrigue. And we are here for all of it! By 'we' you know it's Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter in their usual Thursday spot dispensing football wisdom. We dive deep on the addition of Marc Nave, two exciting new secondary additions via the transfer portal and so much more. 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

What stood out the most from the first day of spring practice for Ohio State on Tuesday? That is what Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle will discuss on today's show. Obviously, the quarterback competition between third-year sophomore Kyle McCord and redshirt freshman Devin Brown is front-and-center, and the media got a chance to interview both of them yesterday. What were our main takeaways from how they looked at practice and from their conversations with reporters? Other main storylines included sophomore cornerback Davison Igbinosun -- who transferred from Ole Miss -- looking impressive, sophomore safety Sonny Styles looking as advertised, the important battles at center and right tackle, junior Jack Sawyer now strictly being a defensive end and more. All of 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

Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give their observations from the first day of Ohio State's spring football practice, which was held Tuesday morning. We also discuss what was said by Ryan Day, Jim Knowles and the quarterbacks after practice. 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

Spring Practice has sprung! Our guys - Dave Biddle, Steve Helwagen and Pat Murphy are on the scene. Stick with us throughout today for all the latest. But we needed to start with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. As Ohio State readies for today's practice visitors and countless more in the near future, we talk targets. Steve offers the latest on Air Noland, Mylan Graham, Sam Williams-Dixon and a whole lot more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! ** DONATE TO ‘THE FOUNDATION’: Click here now to assist with Name, Image and Likeness compensation for Ohio State football and basketball student-athletes. ** 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

Spring has sprung. Well, perhaps not technically, but based on the nice weather in Columbus and one other important factor -- the beginning of Ohio State's spring football practices -- we are bidding winter farewell on the 5ish. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss the biggest questions facing the Buckeyes this spring and heading into the 2023 season. Spring ball kicks off Tuesday and the first 30-45 minutes will be open to the media. Also, how did the Ohio State products fare at the NFL combine? Who helped themselves the most? 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 returns all four of its scholarship running backs in 2023 -- including third-year player Evan Pryor who missed last season with a torn ACL. Also returning are third-year RB TreVeyon Henderson, fourth-year player Miyan Williams and second-year RB Dallan Hayden. How do we feel about this group? What can be expected out of Tony Alford's crew this fall? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * We take a close look at the Buckeyes' cornerbacks. How is the talent and depth looking at corner? * Zach Harrison said at the NFL combine that the Buckeyes will have the best defensive line in the country next season and specifically mentioned some second-year players on the rise. We will fill you in. 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

Patrick Murphy is joined by Dave Biddle to talk Ohio State football and Timmy Hall to discuss Buckeye hoops on the latest edition of the 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

So many questions ... yet answers come with fury. It's time for your favorite time of the week: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to hold court on recruiting. Ohio running backs? Georgia QBs? KJ Bolden vs. Marshon Lattimore? Choosing a college because of your girlfriend? Advice on your child's recruitiment. We spanned the globe of topics today so clear out some quality time. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The buzz has picked up recently that the Big Ten will look to further expand. Could Oregon and Washington be next? Would we be in favor of that? What would they add to the conference? What other schools might be in the mix if the Big Ten does in fact expand further? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Who will be the starting center for Ohio State this fall, replacing Luke Wypler? * Who will be the starting safeties for the Buckeyes and at what spots? * What do we think of the new rules in college football that will shorten the games? All of that and more is coming your way on a lively edition of 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

247Sports Director of Recruiting Andrew Ivins is back by popular demand to set Ohio State's recruiting itinerary for the Class of 2024 in Florida and Georgia. We broke it all down and covered the following prospects in detail: Jeremiah Smith, Air Noland, JoJo Trader, Zabien Brown, Booker Pickett, Mike Matthews, Zaquan Patterson, Elias Rudolph and more. Ivins also detailed the 247Sports ratings process and how prospects are evaluated. 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 NFL Combine kicks off later this week and a total of eight Ohio State products will be participating. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round? What round will the others be selected. Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle take a stab at that on today's show, plus: * Ohio State's men's basketball team finally ended their nine-game losing streak with a convincing win over visiting Illinois on Sunday. So, we're thinking they're going to go on a run and win the Big Ten Tournament, right? Not at all. But at least they finally got a win on the board. * Spring football kicks off for the Buckeyes next week. What are the main storylines we will be watching, other than the obvious ones like quarterback and offensive line? 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

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker joining Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics on today's show: * We get JBook's take on the discussion about Ohio State's defensive line from Wednesday's show. What does JBook think about Larry Johnson, his deep rotation and everything else about the Buckeyes' D-line? What are expectations for Jack Sawyer in his junior season? * Safety Kourt Williams seems to be a forgotten man. Can he help the Buckeyes this season? * What is going on with former OSU QB commit Dylan Raiola? Is he Nebraska-bound? Just how good he is in JBook's estimation? What is the story on why Raiola de-committed from Ohio State over two months ago? * Plus we take Buckeye football 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

We are talking quarterbacks on today's BM5 and who better to chat with than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? What to do in the Class of 2024? We know Ohio State is after Julian Sayin and Jadyn Davis. But what about Georgia native 'Air' Noland? What about in-state standout Tim Carpenter? We delve deep on QBs before chatting about Jon Kitna taking over an Ohio high school program, Georgia offering an Ohio speedster and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a difficult topic because everyone loves Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Especially the current D-linemen and recruits who all single him out as a main reason they picked the Buckeyes or are strongly considering them. But does Johnson's style mesh with OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? Does Johnson use too deep of a rotation and not give his best players enough snaps? What is going on with the Jack/LEO position and who is best suited there for OSU? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' D-line and touch on other Ohio State football topics. 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

Who gets the ball first? Will it be TreVeyon Henderson or Miyan Williams? Could Evan Pryor or Dallan Hayden emerge? What about Chip Trayanum and Xavier Johnson? Ohio State's running back room boasts a talent overflow ... right? Tony Alford and Ryan Day do have some decisions to make. What if the decision was up to Steve Helwagen? Luckily, our venerable scribe is here to answer that in detail. We also dip our toe in the Kyle McCord-Devin Brown waters. All of that before a spirited discussion on a Buckeyes basketball team that has won 1 of its last 14 games. 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

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the President's Day version of the podcast to discuss the following: * Who will replace Washington on Ohio State's football schedule in 2024 and 2025? * Spring football practice is beginning in just over two weeks for the Buckeyes. What are the main storylines we will be focused on? * Do we think Ryan Day will name a leader at the quarterback position between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown during or following spring? * Is Gene Smith in the running to be the next commissioner of the Big Ten? * The losses keep racking up for OSU's basketball team. The Buckeyes were blown out by Purdue on Sunday and have now lost eight straight games and are 1-13 in their last 14 contests. Yikes. But don't worry. We'll mostly talk Buckeye football. 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

Could 2024 bring a nice offensive line haul for Ohio State? How are things going on the recruiting trail thus far for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes? JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the "interesting" situation at Notre Dame involving their offensive coordinator hiring, which WR other than Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and Julian Fleming will play the biggest role for the Buckeyes in 2023? And of course, Ohio State's men's basketball team suffered another loss. All of that and more is coming your way on a robust version of the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luck comes in many forms. For Ohio State, there is some of it involved with recruiting. Given the Buckeyes' stellar track record for securing commitments from elite Ohioans, what the state has to offer in a particular recruiting cycle can be impactfully lucky. In Ohio's Class of 2024, there are two clearly impactful cornerbacks boasting Buckeye offers: Glenville's Bryce West and Springfield's Aaron Scott. Our Bill Kurelic - who just lobbed a Crystal Ball pick for an Arizona defensive back that we discuss - and Mark Porter join for a deep dive on package deals, QBs to watch, huge visit weekends ahead and even a little MACtion. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After asking the question, we have the consensus answer. On Monday's show, we asked what would make Ohio State's 2023 football season a success in your book. Most fans said beat Michigan, win the Big Ten and see where the chips fall from there. Matt Baxendell basically agrees with the consensus, but he just wants a win over the Wolverines to consider 2023 a success. Bax joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, talk about the Buckeyes' offensive line this season and more football topics. And we close the show with Bax defending his controversial take on Chris Holtmann from last Sunday's Bucket. 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 Fong is back. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to the show with verve and energy. Ohio State has shifted recruiting focus to the Class of 2024 and so have we. It's an impressive list of names we focus on today. K.J. Bolden: Georgia native with ties to Ohio State's staff? Jordan Marshall: Will the 'state of Cincinnati' strike again? Elijah Rushing: Love for Larry Johnson? Sammy Brown: Can OSU outdo Clemson and Georgia for SECish prospect? We also offer the latest on Miles Lockhart, Ify Obidegwu and Steve shared his scouting report on transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun. 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 are your personal expectations for Ohio State's 2023 football season? What would make the season a sure-fire success in your book? Is it still "national championship or bust" as many felt in 2022? Would the Buckeyes defeating Michigan and winning the Big Ten make the season a success in your mind, regardless of what happened from that point on? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, a rare Buckeye-less Super Bowl, and the "beat" going on for OSU's basketball team (or should we say beats, plural, since the Buckeyes are now mired in their longest losing streak in 25 years (6 games) and are just 1-10 in their last 11 contests. They reached a new low -- literally -- by scoring just 41 points in their 21-point loss to visiting Michigan State yesterday. And somehow the Buckeyes were favored in that game! It is embarrassing and unacceptable for this to happen in the sixth year of Chris Holtmann's tenure, but as we've pointed out on the show many times recently, there are $20 million reasons why Holtmann won't be going anywhere after this year. Right or wrong (we're leaning heavy toward the latter) that is the reality of the situation. The other reality to the situation is OSU's hoops squad has become unwatchable and the excuse-making for Holtmann needs to stop. But we'll mostly talk about Ohio State football. Don't worry. 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

How much will Ohio State's defense improve in Jim Knowles' second season as coordinator, and with James Laurinaitis now on board to help with the linebackers? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the latest on the NIL collective front for Ohio State, another bad loss for the Buckeyes' men's basketball team and more. 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