Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

It's finally here ... well, almost. We've waited months for Ohio State to get back into action and Saturday is the day. Notre Dame crosses the Indiana-Ohio border for a nationally-spotlighted season opener at The Shoe. Wow. Awesome. Even better? Ohio State will welcome in a group of recruits and commitments suitable for such an event. Who will be here? Who did Ohio State reach out to late last night in the Class of 2024? What can we expect on the Ohio high school gridiron this weekend? Thursday on the BM5 means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter get after it. You'll be quite glad they did. 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 Dean of Ohio State recruiting, Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts, joins Blair Angulo to discuss the Buckeyes' big visitor list for their Week 1 game against Notre Dame, including 2023 five-star's Keon Keeley and Matayo Uiagalelei, 2023 four-star Damon Wilson, the top player in the 2024 class Dylan Raiola, and many more! Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Bill Kurelic 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

How will Ohio State's defense attack Notre Dame's offense? Well, there's no doubt the Buckeyes will mix things up. But first and foremost, Matt Baxendell believes OSU will focus on stopping ND quarterback Tyler Buchner from running, and trying to key on the Fighting Irish's running game overall. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all things Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, plus give an ode to the 2002 national championship team 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

It's almost here. We are only a few days from the season opener. Notre Dame at Ohio State. Night game. Trying to fall asleep Friday night won't be easy. And it's not just a tussle of Midwest powerhouses loaded with scintillating storylines. Ohio State will welcome in a group prospects - committed and uncommitted - that really does deserve red carpet treatment. Sit back and enjoy as 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back to let you know what to know heading into the event. 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 been talking about all offseason and now game week has arrived for Ohio State. The Buckeyes will of course face off against visiting Notre Dame in exactly five days from now on Saturday, and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle are on today's show to talk all about it. Ohio State is favored by 17.5 points over the Fighting Irish. What are thoughts on the overall matchup, the spread and more? We also take questions from our live audience -- such as expectations for the Buckeyes' offensive line, the overall health of the team -- and more. 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 the debut of our new weekly podcast, Bucknuts Happy Hour. Nothing with change with the BM5, we are just adding this weekly, lengthy podcast to our schedule, and it will be hosted by Patrick Murphy. So, sit back, grab a cold one (can be lemonade or anything) and enjoy the maiden voyage 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

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the following and more: * The Ohio State-Notre Dame clash is a week from tomorrow. What are JBook's takes on the matchup? * We have college football tomorrow! Including a Big Ten game in Ireland. (Nebraska vs. Northwestern.) * Ohio State safeties coach Perry Eliano loves his group. Says he has six safeties who are really good and ready to play. * Who will be the breakout player for the Buckeyes in the secondary this season? Could it be Kourt Williams? * What are overall thoughts on 2023 recruiting for the Buckeyes? It's been quiet for a while, which is to be somewhat expected once camp begins. But is there reason for concern, or no? * What's the latest rumor with Big Ten expansion? If they add four teams and Notre Dame is not one of them, who might the four be? 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 staff has logged countless hours crafting its Class of 2023 haul that has them No. 4 overall in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings. But there is work to be done. Specifically, the Buckeyes have a big three in focus. Each is a defensive end: Matayo Matayo Uiagalelei, Damon Wilson and Keon Keeley. Where does Ohio State stand with each? When can expect them back on Ohio State's campus. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter bring you the latest. ALSO: * Jayden Bonsu: Eventual linebacker? * Carnell Tate: Orange jersey or Scarlet and Gray? * Where are Bill and Mark headed this weekend for Ohio high school action? All that and a whole lot more awaits. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: ** With the Notre Dame game just 10 days away, Ohio State is back at full strength at cornerback. What are expectations from this group? Overall, the Buckeyes appear to have a very strong secondary. ** Cam Martinez is the backup slot safety behind Tanner McCalister, but Martinez is also repping some at corner to add depth there. ** The Buckeyes are extremely deep at safety. The starters will be McCalister, Ronnie Hickman (adjuster) and Josh Proctor (bandit). The top backups will be Martinez, Lathan Ransom and Kourt Williams. ** Jim Knowles doesn't like to rotate too much in the secondary, but he seems very high on Ransom and Williams. They will play. Ransom being healthy is pretty amazing. He suffered the same injury Proctor did (broken leg) but Proctor suffered his in the second game last season. Ransom suffered his in the Rose Bowl earlier this calendar year. Ransom said he did not return home to Arizona this year and instead remained in Columbus to rehab with with OSU’s athletic training staff. ** Secondary/corners coach Tim Walton and safeties coach Perry Eliano are impressive. Not much chatter about them because all the talk has been about Knowles. We're guilty as charged. But Walton and Eliano deserve some love too. ** Knowles says 75% of the defense has been installed, and he’s happy with it. Says OSU's defense is further along than he anticipated. ** What are thoughts on the Notre Dame matchup? Is Bax confident? Why or why not? 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

What's the coolest way to spend 28 minutes or so? Hanging with The Fong, of course. So we do just that on this fine Tuesday morning. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to familiar podcast environs to talk all things Ohio State recruiting before providing an in-depth look at Notre Dame and what the Fighting Irish could have in store for Ohio State's season opener. This is an opportunity to chill with The Fong and stay cool. 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 12 Days of Christmas are fine. But the 12 Days Until Buckeye Football? Now that's really where it's at. And yes, friends, we are merely 12 days away from Ohio State kicking off its 2022 season against visiting Notre Dame. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and gives his outlook on the OSU-ND clash, plus: * The Buckeyes are favored by 15.5 points over the Fighting Irish. Does that sound about right? * The over/under is very interesting at 58.5. We give some friendly advice there to anyone who dabbles in sports betting. * Camp is winding down for the Buckeyes. The media will interview head coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles today. That will be interesting for sure. * Who will end up being the best defensive linemen this season for Ohio State? Could it be the four second-year players? * We haven't talked a lot about special teams. Let's change that. How will Emeka Egbuka do as the kickoff returner? Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba still be the primary punt returner? Might they rotate to some degree and also use Egbuka back there? * It is the 100-year anniversary of Ohio Stadium and the 20-year anniversary of the 2002 national championship. Jim Tressel completely flipped the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry on its head and won a national title in his second season. We're big Tressel "Stans" around here. 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

There is a lot to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. Gene Smith indicated the Big Ten is on the verge of eliminating divisions. How early could this happen? Also, what are thoughts on the new TV deal that the Big Ten struck? We were surprised by any of the details? Regarding Ohio State's football team itself, the media got a chance to interview the Buckeyes' quarterbacks this season. How much better can C.J. Stroud be this year after his stellar 2021 season? If disaster struck and Stroud was injured, could Kyle McCord or Devin Brown hold the fort down for OSU? Also, the opener against Notre Dame is two weeks from tomorrow. How do we feel about the matchup from the Buckeyes' standpoint? 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

Does today feel like a holiday? It does if you live in Ohio. High school football kicks off tonight in the Buckeye State and ... IT'S ABOUT TIME! Our Bill Kurelic joins the show today (Mark Porter is under the weather) to get you up to speed on all things recruiting. * Keon Keeley planning an official visit? * Damon Wilson on the radar? * Desmond Umeozulu: South Carolina or Ohio State? We also took great questions from the 'Nutters that hit on LeBron James, the best high school football in Ohio and so 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

How will the season-ending knee injury to redshirt freshman running back Evan Pryor affect Ohio State this season? Which players who were behind him on the depth chart need to step up now? Also, the biggest storyline entering camp was how the Buckeyes' defense would perform. The early returns are very positive. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to dish on those topics and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State alums are everywhere. That includes ESPN's John Keim, Washington Commandersbeat writer . The longtime NFL scribe and former Lantern sports editor dives deep on covering Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce and Gary Williams and also lets you know why the call was correct against The U. John also brings us up to speed on Chase Young, Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel as they rep Scarlet and Gray in D.C. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! NOTE: To check out 'The John Keim Report' - his excellent daily podcast - please click 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

It was a big weekend for Ohio State's football program, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. On Saturday -- exactly three weeks away from the season-opener against Notre Dame -- the Buckeyes held their first scrimmage of camp? What were some takeaways from the scrimmage, per a source? Also on Saturday, OSU named its six captains for the 2022 season. Were there some surprises in the group? Then on Sunday, the Buckeyes landed 4-star safety Jayden Bonsu to enhance their already-impressive 2023 class. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss those topics and much more, including the likely depth chart at tight end and additional thoughts. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest from Ohio State's preseason camp, more than a week in? Specifically, what do you need to know about the Buckeyes' linebackers, defensive line, cornerbacks and offensive line? That and more is what Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss 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 Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join for their usual Thursday hang. If it's recruiting news/insight you crave, this is the pod for you. Is the addition of Arvell Reese the beginning of a Glenville Pipeline resurrection? Could Bryce West be next? Where does Ohio State stand with defensive ends Matayo Uiagalelei and Desmond Umeozulu? Do the Buckeyes face a recruiting trail disadvantage because Ohio does not offer spring football for high schoolers? Where are these two headed for scrimmages to report back on what they see? 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 an excellent roster overall entering the 2022 season. However, there are some possible question marks, such as depth on the offensive line, and the overall talent at linebacker. The Buckeyes' season could rest on how the O-line and LBs play. The good news for OSU is there is reason for optimism regarding both units, and that's one of the many things Dave Biddle discusses on today's show. Specifically, how does the second-team offensive line look and could any of those guys be good starters if one of the current starters goes down with an injury? At linebacker, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said on Tuesday that fourth-year juniors Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg have "solidified things at linebacker" for the Buckeyes. He also had nice things to say about Cody Simon, Teradja Mitchell, Chip Trayanum and C.J. Hicks. One thing that is not being talked about enough is OSU's lack of depth at cornerback. They only have six scholarship corners on the roster (not counting kicker/corner Jake Seibert) and Knowles revealed on Tuesday that the Buckeyes are a bit banged up at the position. One of the players who was working on the side was sophomore Jordan Hancock, who has a lot of buzz as a possible breakout player for OSU this year. True freshman Jyaire Brown is having a very good camp thus far and lost his black stripe on Tuesday. He will definitely play this season, the only question is how much. It could be more than anyone expected. To add some depth at cornerback, safeties Jantzen Dunn and Cameron Martinez repped at corner on Tuesday. So, that helps mitigate the situation. The Buckeyes have plenty of depth at safety, just like they do at linebacker and on the defensive line. 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 five Class of 2023 commitments from Florida ... currently. In the Class of 2024, the Buckeyes have offered 19 Floridians - most of any state (just 5 in Ohio). But we all know Florida is its own animal when it comes to recruiting. Well, we brought in the best today - 247Sports Southeast Recruiting Analyst Andrew Ivins - to dive deep on all things Florida recruiting. The Fort Lauderdale-based info machine knows these recruits better than anyone in the business, which is readily apparent. We hit all the names - Dijon Johnson, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, Bryson Rodgers, Cedrick Hawkins, Mark Fletcher, Jeremiah Smith, Stacy Gage, Charles Lester, JoJo Trader and we even delved into some Georgia standouts (Jelani Thurman and Kayin Lee). Ivins also waxes poetic on why Florida recruits are different from all the others and it's not the last visit but the last commitment you want. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

For the first time since Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State has landed a Cleveland Glenville prospect. Four-star linebacker Arvell Reese selected the Buckeyes over the weekend, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Is 4-star cornerback Dijon Johnson going to recommit to Ohio State? There is some smoke that it could happen, including from heavy hitters such as the Dean (Bill Kurelic) and the Fong (Steve Wiltfong). * What are our main takeaways from the first week of preseason camp for OSU? Who will be the top linebackers for the Buckeyes? * Chris Holtmann is crushing it on the recruiting trail. On Sunday, the Buckeyes landed 4-star forward Scotty Middleton, a few days after sealing a commitment from 4-star forward Devin Royal. The Buckeyes now have the No. 3 class in the country for 2023, a year after signing the No. 8 class in the land. The only two programs ahead of Ohio State in the 2023 class? Duke and Kentucky. Pretty good company to be in. 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

Ohio State has competed for national titles under Ryan Day, but have yet to get over the hump. Is 2022 the year that changes? Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts joins Nick Kosko to break down the Ohio State Buckeyes entering the season and discuss whether they can finally win it all! Host: Nick Kosko Guest: Patrick Murphy Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, 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

What were main takeaways from Ohio State's first practice of camp? What about from Ryan Day's press conference? Also, will 4-star safety Jayden Bonsu select the Buckeyes? All of that and much more is discussed as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for 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

Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on. You just need to talk it out. Well, we are here for you. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to bring some therapeutic vibes on Ohio State recruiting. Perspective is needed. Bill and Mark will provide it. Along the way we discuss a litany of names: Brock Glenn, Jordan Marshall, Damon Wilson, Jalen Thompson and more. We also get into the late June recruiting weekend everyone is fretting over and set the stage for another HUGE recruiting weekend on the immediate horizon. Spend 5ish with us this a,m., 'Nutters! 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

Many are predicting a national championship season for Ohio State, or at least a season where the Buckeyes will be one of the few teams in the hunt. This season's national championship game will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and the road to the title game begins on Thursday for the Buckeyes as they kick off preseason camp. * How does the 2022 roster stack up against some of the really good rosters we have seen at OSU over the last decade or so? We do an extremely deep dive into that subject. * What will be the two-deep on the offensive line? * What will be Cody Simon's role? * Switching to recruiting, what is the latest with 4-star 2023 linebacker Arvell Reese? Will the Buckeyes go back to their old Glenville pipeline to fill an important need in their class? Does Reese definitely want to be a Buckeye? * Will some of the recent misses in defensive recruiting open the door for OSU to flip recruits from other programs late in this cycle? Or help the Buckeyes land defensive players in the portal following the 2022 season? All of that and much 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

We are mixing it up now on Tuesdays with a rotating cast of thrilling guests. Today we bring on Pro Football Focus analyst Anthony Treash for his deep-dive film vibes on the Buckeyes. C.J. Stroud, TreVeyon Henderson, Paris Johnson, Jr., Denzel Burke and other key Buckeyes are examined. Also: How does Ohio State fit in to the B1G and BCS landscape? Spend (way more than) 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 begins camp on Thursday. On today's show, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on what is the biggest question facing the Buckeyes this month. We also address the elephant in the room: What in the world is going on with defensive recruiting? And how concerned are we about it? Also, will Ohio State have a top-10 defense this season? All of that and much more is coming your way on a robust version 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

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle field questions from Bucknuts subscribers. If Ohio State has a top-10 defense in 2022, how much will that help with recruiting on the defensive side of the ball? Could they even flip some defensive recruits before the early signing period in December?When the College Football Playoff eventually expands, how many teams would we like to see in the field? Who thought starting NIL without guardrails in place was a good idea? And can guardrails be put in place in the future? A lot of powerful people believe some type of regulations should be put into place, but how? That plus much, much more is covered on this 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

Ok, it hasn't been the best few days. We've seen key recruits commit elsewhere ... and it's gonna happen again this afternoon. Several more are considering breaking out of the class. Why? Did something at Ohio State go awry? Nope. But there are specific reasons for the aforementioned choices to play elsewhere. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on all of it. Oh, and Ohio State could be on the verge of adding another elite QB prospect. Ho-hum. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Bucknuts is in Indy for B1G Media Days. What are we looking forward to hearing from Ohio State's reps today? What stood out yesterday? All of that and more is coming your way as Steve Helwagen, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give you the latest from Indy. 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

B1G Media Days start today in Indianapolis. Caleb Downs commits Wednesday. John Walker commits Thursday. We aren't saying you have to call in sick for a few days. But it might be a solid option to soak in all of the content headed your way. Big stuff ahead. Duane Long is here to discuss ... for a good portion of the show at least. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters! 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

There are many topics on the agenda as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast. They include: * Big Ten Media Days kick off tomorrow in Indianapolis. What are we most interested in asking about and hearing about during the two-day event? * How big of a role will Miyan Williams have backing up TreVeyon Henderson this year? What about Evan Pryor? * What are expectations for Julian Fleming? * Who will be the No. 5 WR? Jayden Ballard? * It is very likely that Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers are the starting linebackers? What are expectations for them? Who else is in the mix? * Plus, we take questions from our live audience. 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 defense was bad last year. And the year before that. We're confident it will not be bad this season. But can it be good? And what exactly constitutes a "good" collegiate defense? Top-30 nationally? Better? The Buckeyes will have an elite offense, so if they can be good defensively, they are going to be a big problem for their opponents. Can new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles get OSU to that point? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to delve into all of that, take questions from Bucknuts subscribers 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

Perspective is valuable. In the high-stakes recruiting game Ohio State is in, 'perspective' is extremely valuable. That's why Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here. Their combined decades of experience lead to an informed perspective. Read: The sky is not falling. Linebacker recruiting? Perspective needed. Offensive line recruiting? Perspective needed. Our guys share that informed perspective on those topics like John Walker, Austin Novosad, Caleb Downs, Olaus Alinen, Arvell Reese, Tackett Curtis, Jayden Bonsu, Desmond Umeozulu, Miles Walker 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

How confident are you about Ohio State's offensive line in 2022? Let us know in the comments section. On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle will analyze the O-line and give their opinions on the matter. What will be the biggest strength of the offensive line? What is a possible weakness? How will this OL stack up against some of the recent ones at OSU? Can it be among the best in the country? Or is that a bit far-fetched? Also, in exactly one week, all of Ohio State's obligations at Big Ten Media Days will take place (Wednesday, July 27). Head coach Ryan Day will be there, along with player reps C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ronnie Hickman. What are we most interesting in hearing about at media days, both from Ohio State's perspective and the conference as a whole? Also, we take questions from our live audience. 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

What's the famous saying? "You can't win them all." There have been times on the recruiting trail we thought that did not apply to the Buckeyes. It felt like it was commitment after commitment. But ... apparently ... "You can't win them all." While Ohio State added elite tight end Jelani Thurman over the weekend the past few days have seen Tackett Curtis and Justice Haynes commit elsewhere. Is this a trend? What's next for the Buckeyes? Plenty to discuss with Duane Long. Spend 5ish with us this a.m. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is The Foundation -- the NIL collective started by Brian Schottenstein -- doing less than a year after launching? How is the group helping Ohio State in the NIL world? Can The Foundation help at all with recruiting, or just current players? Brian Schottenstein joins Dave Biddle to give you the latest and answer some of your questions that were posed to him on The Front Row message board. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle make several predictions regarding Ohio State's 2022 football season. What will be OSU's toughest game? What will the Buckeyes' record be? Will they win the national championship? Who will win the Big Ten West? We also have some fun with over/unders. Such as will C.J. Stroud go over or under 5,000 passing yards? Will TreVeyon Henderson go over or under 1,500 rushing yards? Defensively, who will lead the team in tackles, sacks and interceptions? 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

High-profile recruiting trail tussles. Chasing elite defensive tackles from SEC country. Crafting possibly the best tight end haul in team history. We were not hurting for topics this morning as Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter handled their Thursday podcast business. Jelani Thurman ... Caleb Downs ... John Walker ... Olaus Alinen ... in or out? And why? We get deep on all of it. It's a power-packed show you can't miss. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! 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

Ohio State's season-opener against Notre Dame is just over seven weeks away and we cannot wait. How do the Buckeyes match up with the Fighting Irish? What are ND's strengths and weaknesses? What are expectations for Notre Dame's first-year starting quarterback, Tyler Buchner? Can the Buckeyes slow down what is likely the best tight end in the country, Michael Mayer? What about the Irish's defense? And what about the Buckeyes themselves? What are some possible concerns we have when studying OSU's roster and projected depth chart? Or is this Buckeye team so loaded that we don't really have any glaring concerns? Plus, we take questions from listeners and much more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday and Duane Long is back after a few weeks off to wax poetic on your Buckeyes. What do we make of the three recent commitments: Jason Moore, Miles Walker and Calvin Simpson-Hunt? Why is Austin Novosad the hottest QB on the market right now? Is Ohio State's talent in the trenches enough to win a Natty? All that and more is ready 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

High 4-star defensive lineman Jason Moore committed to Ohio State on Sunday, vaulting the Buckeyes back over Notre Dame for the No. 1 spot in the 247Sports Composite national recruiting rankings for 2023. The Buckeyes now have 18 prospects in their class. How many will they end up with and can they hold on to the top spot in the end? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus the fact that Big Ten Media Days kick off in exactly two weeks in Indianapolis. Who will be the player reps for Ohio State? How much buzz will there be in Indy about USC and UCLA joining the conference beginning in 2024? What might be next in conference expansion? Also, we will take a look at the Buckeyes' safeties for the 2022 season. What can be expected from fifth-year senior Josh Proctor who is returning from what was a season-ending injury last season? What about the other safeties for OSU? 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

Is defensive line recruiting beginning to pick up for Larry Johnson and Ohio State in the 2023 class? High 4-star defensive lineman Jason Moore will make his announcement on Sunday and several experts believe the Buckeyes will be the pick. Ohio State is also the favorite to eventually land 4-star defensive end Desmond Umeozulu. Furthermore, high 4-star defensive tackle John Walker could very well be a Buckeye in the end. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss all of that, plus OSU likely landing 3-star offensive tackle Miles Walker later today, where things stand overall for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes on the O-line recruiting front, what might be next in the world of conference expansion and much 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

The work never stops for Ohio State's staff. Recruiting has become a 365-day habit. Thankfully, here at Bucknuts we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to help us along the way. This type of recruiting needs experts able to handle it. We have that. Sit back and enjoy the latest on Jason Moore, Caleb Downs, Matayo Uiagalelei, Tackett Curtis, Troy Bowles and so 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 felt like Notre Dame was on the verge of joining the Big Ten. However, multiple reports surfaced on Tuesday evening that the Fighting Irish are planning on staying put as an independent? Why would they turn this much money down? (Likely $100 million per season for each Big Ten institution via TV deals.) What is their end game? To stay independent, or perhaps join the SEC down the road if need be? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the latest developments in the world of college conference expansion, take a look at what we expect from sophomore defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and senior DE Zach Harrison this season and much 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

Last week's bombshell news of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten hasn't really sunk in yet, and we're already wondering what is next in the world of conference expansion. Is Notre Dame and Stanford on the verge of joining the B1G? What's the end game for the conference? How many teams does the Big Ten eventually want. Also, what's next for the SEC? Is it going to poach the top programs from the ACC? Is the Pac 12 going to dissolve? What about the Big 12 and ACC? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was quite the bombshell. Thursday came the announcement that USC and UCLA would be joining the Big Ten, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Are we surprised by this news? Or did we think something like this was coming down the pike? Also, what does this mean for the Big Ten going forward? Will they stop at 16 teams, or create a superconference with 20 or more teams? And if they add four more programs, who are the most-likely candidates? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more about the Trojans and Bruins becoming members of the Big Ten 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

If it's Thursday, it means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter giving the latest insights on Ohio State football recruiting. Among the topics on today's show: * Bill put in a Crystal Ball pick for the Buckeyes to flip 4-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt from Texas Tech. * How good is the crop of talent from the state of Ohio in 2024, according to Mark? * Do the Buckeyes have a legit chance of landing the No. 1 safety in the country, Caleb Downs? What are Mark's thoughts on the Buckeyes' most recent 2023 commit, 4-star corner Kayin Lee? * How does Dylan Raiola compare to Arch Manning? 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 is on a hot streak on the recruiting trail. Meanwhile, Michigan is in a downward spiral. The Wolverines were already struggling big time in recruiting for 2023 and then last night they lost their top-rated recruit in their class, 4-star linebacker Raylen Wilson. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a look at the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts on the defensive side of the ball, and we also take several of your questions. 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

Last week it was an epic haul on offense, specifically wide receiver. This week? How about some defense? Can we interest you in nationally-ranked defensive backs? Monday brought the commitment of Georgia 4-star cornerback Kayin Lee. But the week is far from over. Who could join him? We discuss the onslaught of positivity and wax poetic on names like John Walker, Jermaine Matthews, Tackett Curtis, Darron Reed and more. Duane Long is here. You need to be as well. 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