Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Brian Hartline has been handed the keys to Ohio State's offense. Where will he take it? We dive deep on the offensive staff maneuvers today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Hartline as play caller. New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen. 'New' quarterbacks coach Billy Kessler. How will they fit in on the field? How does this affect recruiting? You've got questions and our guys have answers. 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 happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the Bucknuts Morning 5 today. How high is the standard within Ohio State's football program? Well, we all know it is very high, but as he is known to do, Mr. Scott aka The Buckeye Preacher articulated it perfectly. The standard is 'Straight A's across the board." Why? Because there "Ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation." That is just a sprinkling of the wisdom and insight that Gee brings to the show. He and Dave Biddle discuss the national championship run and Gee Scott Jr. being a valuable cog as the starting tight end 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 is currently searching for an offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Leave your resume at the door. Should we be panicked that those openings exist? Or do we see the absences as a way for heart to grow fonder? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to make sense of the staff upheaval and offer added perspective on many other life-affecting issues. 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

Another day, another coaching vacancy for the Buckeyes. Hey, that's what happens when you win the national title. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a look at the candidates to replace Chip Kelly 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

It's always a celebratory mood on the Happy Hour. But less than two weeks removed from a national championship, it is perhaps more jovial than ever. Patrick Murphy guides your way. We also look ahead to the 2025 season for the Buckeyes. 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 BTA Friday on the BM5 as JBook drops by for his usual visit. Are you still basking in the national championship glow? Good. You are invited to the show. JBook and Dave Biddle talk about what Ryan Day might do in terms of hiring a new defensive coordinator and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New rankings. New targets. 'Veteran' experts. That's today's show. We dive deep on Ohio State coaches getting out on the recruiting trail as potential new Buckeyes are identified. Let's just say plenty of time has been spent in the Peach State recently. Who is Ohio State focused on? Our guys - both ... uhh ... 'veterans' - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are ready to opine. All that plus love for BP Miller and a look at updated 247Sports rankings that bolstered Quincy Porter and Turbo Rogers. 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's new defensive coordinator -- whoever that might end up being -- will inherit just three returning starters. Those three players are very good -- Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun and Sonny Styles -- but this will be the first time in recent memory that the Buckeyes will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball. What will the depth chart look like for OSU this fall on defense? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into 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

How does Ohio State defend the crown? It's a process. Recruiting. Portal time. Internal development. We'll track all of it this offseason. Why not start today? How does Jim Knowles leaving affect recruiting? Which QBs are getting Ohio State coaches to visit? Which offensive linemen have seen Justin Frye at their high school? Which schools are trying to also recruit prime Buckeye targets? The spectrum was spanned topic wise. 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

Well, we thought there was a good chance Jim Knowles would not return as Ohio State's defensive coordinator next season. But we did not initially see him jumping to another Big Ten team. However, on Sunday, it was revealed that Knowles will take the same position at Penn State. What led to this? Who are some possible candidates to replace him at OSU? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin cover that and much 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

The similarities between Ohio State's 2014 and 2024 national championships are striking. Each team was left for dead multiple times during the regular season, only to go on a magical postseason run and prove all of their doubters extremely wrong. 2014 of course featured the first season of the 4-team College Football Playoff and the eventual national champs were the final team to make it. Ten years later, the 12-team CFP was born ... and the Buckeyes won that one, too. After being the lowest-seeded team to host a first-round game (seed No. 8). There are more we can point to as well, but those are a few. This brought to mind a question: Which coaching job was the best? 2014 or 2024? And you can't just say "Yes." You have to pick one. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do exactly that on today's show, plus discuss the Jim Knowles situation, teams coming after Carnell Tate 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

We could get used to these post-title winning vibes. Nothing like earning the hardest-fought title in college football history. So what comes next? Lots of kudos and today we loaded the stocking for Justin Frye. Often vilified, the offensive line coach ultimately crafted a coaching performance worthy of infinite praise. We also dove deep on the transfer portal and key, impending decisions. Want video breakdowns from the natty W? We have that, too. All of that and more as we are tasked with covering the NATIONAL CHAMPS. 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 still basking in the glow of Ohio State's national championship and that will likely be how we feel for quite some time. What a magical run it was for the Buckeyes, culminating with the 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the national title game on Monday. On today's show, Dave Biddle flies solo and looks back at the national championship, takes a quick look-ahead to next season's team, and answers questions from the live audience. 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

That went well: 'Nutters, your Buckeyes are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! What an incredible ride. Ohio State finished off the most arduous road to a title in college football history with style on Monday night, topping Notre Dame, 34-23. Surreal? Absolutely. Glorious? Absolutely. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to appreciate, congratulate and congregate with our LIVE viewers because OHIO STATE IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION. 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

ATLANTA -- Oh what a night! Ohio State won the 2024 national championship with a thrilling 34-23 win over Notre Dame on Monday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions and more from Dan Rubin, Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Heath Schneider 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

Ohio State is one win away from capturing the national championship. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle preview tonight's game against Notre Dame 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

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim O'Malley from Irish Illustrated and Dave Biddle with the national championship game just two days away. 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 arrives in Atlanta today, three days away from its national championship clash against Notre Dame. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve deep into this matchup, including final score predictions and 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

Monday night football will take on added meaning next week as Notre Dame and Ohio State meet for it all. How do Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter see the game going? We asked. They answered. But that's not an entire show. We discussed the matchup with Notre Dame but also dove deep on recruiting and recent transfer portal moves. 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 now just five days and counting until the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into the matchup 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

We are less than a week away from the national championship game in Atlanta between Ohio State and Notre Dame. That was an enjoyable sentence to type. We hope we can provide a similarly enjoyable infotainment experience here for you today, 'Nutters! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter make their usual Tuesday appearance to look back at the glorious win over Texas, the impending tussle with Notre Dame and whole lot more. Including ... * Is transfer target Damon Wilson down to two key suitors? * Could Ohio State show interest in Quinn Ewers should he shun the NFL for another portal trip? * What is the vibe among recruiting targets and assistant coaches when it comes to the Buckeyes' postseason run? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That phrase worked well for Ohio State during the first year of the 4-team College Football Playoff in 2014, so how about we bring it back for the first year of the 12-team CFP exactly 10 years later. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin look ahead to next Monday's national championship clash with Notre Dame and much 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

It was real and spectacular. Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Friday, in what was a thrilling and nerve-wracking contest. The Buckeyes now advance to face Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from Dave Biddle, Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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 time is it? Game time! Alright, we still have a few hours before the Ohio State-Texas showdown in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, but the excitement is palpable. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give final score predictions and more thoughts on this matchup 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

As this show hits the airwaves, we are about 32 hours from kickoff at Jerry World. Ohio State. Texas. At stake? Everything. No pressure! Welcome, 'Nutters, to another pre-Cotton Bowl show as Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter hold court as they are want to do. Will Ohio State emerge victorious? What issues could the Longhorns present? We weigh in on expected results of the Cotton Bowl and tonight's Penn State-Notre Dame tussle in Miami's Orange Bowl. Also: * Is Damon Wilson transferring to Ohio State? * Is Conner Moore transferring to Ohio State? * Are guardrails coming to current transfer portal/NIL setup? 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 flies to Dallas today and we are just two days away from the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into the Buckeyes-Longhorns matchup and more on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game Week rolls on - this time headed for Friday - as your Buckeyes prep for Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back to aid the effort. We discuss Texas and look back at some Rose Bowl film to better understand what's coming next. Other points of emphasis today: * Is Damon Wilson really in the transfer portal and if so has Ohio State started rebuilding a bridge? * Which Buckeyes have hopped in the portal in search of greener pastures? * What remains for Ohio State to get done in the portal? We dive deep on all that 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 already game week for Ohio State. In fact, the CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas is merely four days away. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered 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 a postseason run it has been for Ohio State and we hope it is only halfway over. We are still celebrating the Buckeyes' 41-21 win over Oregon and now it's off to the CFP semifinals against Texas ... in the Longhorns' home state. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk all things OSU football 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

That went well. Ohio State lambasted Oregon, 41-21, in the Rose Bowl and we are here to bask in the glow. Dominance once again as the Buckeyes swung first and essentially knocked the Ducks out before the end of the first half. Has there ever been this much credit to spread around? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter joined to find out. Staff, players, fans, everyone ... tremendous. We dove deep on all the wonderful performances and went hyperbolic regarding a certain true freshman wide receiver. 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

Even the "lunatic fringe" probably didn't see this coming. Ohio State jumped out to a 34-0 lead and throttled Oregon 41-21 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions and more from Dave Biddle, Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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 Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy previews the CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl along with an insider from Duck Territory. 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

A little over 24 hours from now, Ohio State will face Oregon in the Rose Bowl. It all comes down to a rematch between B1G heavyweights. Who will be the last one standing? We. Cannot. Wait. Still, this show had to go on. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to ensure that took place. How do they feel about the Ducks this time around? What implications could the game produce? We dive deep on all things ROSY and even touch on the transfer portal now and going forward. 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's College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl against Oregon is just five days away. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give final score predictions, delve deeper into what the Buckeyes must to do win this rematch, take a close look at OSU cleaning up in the transfer portal thus far and 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

We're full of Holiday cheer and back with another episode. Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter is here. The transfer portal may have slowed for Santa but it's up and running once again. Who are the Buckeyes still aiming to add? What do we think of the current transfer portal additions? Then our LIVE viewers took over and we fielded questions on quarterbacks in and out, depth along the lines and a whole lot more, including recruiting updates. We finish with a peek at Part Two of 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' from the Tennessee triumph. 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

Basking in the orange glow? Check. Basking in Monday's addition of three transfers? Check. Starting today's show without Bill Kurelic because he's reporting on another offensive line transfer joining the fold LIVE? Check. Quite a few days we've had, huh? The Dean and Mark Porter are here to sort through all of it and it's quite enjoyable. Holiday love is everywhere! 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's 42-17 drubbing of visiting Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday night was the best win for the Buckeyes since they smothered Clemson in the semifinals of the CFP four years ago. Now can the Buckeyes exact revenge on Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 and advance to the semifinals? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much 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

Ohio State came out fast and furious, and buried Tennessee 42-17 at Ohio Stadium in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guest Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. It's off to the Rose Bowl and a quarterfinal matchup with Oregon for the Buckeyes after this stellar performance. 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 time for the chatter is just about over. Well, after this show ends, of course. Ohio State will host Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday night and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give final score predictions and more. That is coming your way on a game-day eve version of the Friday 5ish. "Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans https://www.futurefans.com/" 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 Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tennessee insider Wes Rucker from our 247 site 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

Can Ohio State redeem itself at The Shoe on Saturday against Tennessee? Are the Buckeyes getting it done in the transfer portal? You have questions. We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans https://www.futurefans.com/ JOIN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CONTEST 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 now just three days away from Ohio State's game against Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup, plus what appears to be another new starter on the Buckeyes' offensive line. That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. "Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans https://www.futurefans.com/" 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

Quarterbacks leaving ... offensive linemen arriving? The 'Nutters know what they want: TRANSFERS! We dive deep on Air Noland's exit, which offensive linemen are visiting, planning to visit and could end up staying Columbus. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to once again craft an infotainment experience to savor. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans: https://www.futurefans.com/ 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 media has not spoken with Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly for nearly a month. That will change at approximately 12:30 p.m. ET today, following head coach Ryan Day's press conference. It will be interesting to finally hear what Kelly has to say on many fronts. Why did he fail to adjust his game plan against Michigan when it clearly was not working? What stands out about Tennessee's defense? What changes might the Buckeyes make on their offensive line? We are of course just five days away from the College Football Playoff first-round matchup between the Buckeyes and the visiting Volunteers on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; ABC/ESPN). Ohio State is favored by 7 points. What are our vibes on this game? Also, the transfer portal is heating up more by the day it seems. We give you the latest from OSU's perspective. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin cover all of that and much more on a jam-packed 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Bender of The Sporting News to discuss the CFP picture and is also joined by the Dean -- Bill Kurelic -- to talk about the latest happenings in the transfer portal. 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 our confidence level that Ohio State will beat Tennessee? What does OSU have planned to juice up the atmosphere at Ohio Stadium? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New names by the minute. Offers being exchanged. Yes, the transfer portal is currently gobbling almost all the headlines. Who is Ohio State targeting? Which positions of need are going to be addressed? Who is after the same transfers? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter here for their usual stay to bring you info on all that. A huge Nevada tackle ready for World domination? B1G transfers aiming to move up the standings? Relatives of incoming Buckeyes attracting interest? All that and a new offensive tackle in the Class of 2026 to obsess over in Baker-Sanders-like fashion? Want answers to all those questions? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's first-round College Football Playoff game against Tennessee is just 10 days away, which is a bit hard to imagine. The Buckeyes have been the target of a lot of criticism lately, mainly for the egg they laid against a bad Michigan team to close out the regular season. Also, OSU fans have been called to the carpet for not making Ohio Stadium a difficult place for opponents to play. Can Ryan Day and his team silence their doubters on all fronts come Dec. 21? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into that and much 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

Some mornings go smoothly. Other mornings it takes four tries to produce a podcast with actual sound. Today was one of those mornings! Alas, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to brighten your day ... we hope. We discussed the Tennessee matchup, the transfer portal's big names and possible ramifications and reset the recruiting calendar. 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 much debate, we now know what the College Football Playoff field looks like. And it appears to be a daunting draw for Ohio State. The No. 8-seeded Buckeyes will host ninth-seeded Tennessee on Dec. 21 (8 p.m. ET; ABC/ESPN), and if the Buckeyes prevail, they will take on No. 1-seeded Oregon at the Rose Bowl in the quarterfinals. What do we think of the Buckeyes' possible path in the CFP? Can they go on a magical four-game run? Might they be one-and-done against a Tennessee team that is very good on both sides of the ball up front? And how in the world did sixth-seeded Penn State get such a favorable draw? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much 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