THE Bunch Of Nuts Podcast

It is time for our end of season awards show! The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and the boys have some awards to hand out. Notable awards we handout are: -Assistant Coach of the Year -The Anti-Heisman -The Cardale Jones Tweet of the Year -Play of the Year -Freshman of the Year -Hit of the Year -Bunch of Nuts Podcast Fan of the Year -Team MVP We also wrap up the show discussing the recent coaching changes.

OHIO STATE HAS DONE IT! THEY ARE YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! The boys react to the historic victory over Notre Dame. Dan and Cass then discuss what this championship personally means to them. Next, we recap Ohio State's gauntlet. Dan believes this type of gauntlet will become the norm in this playoff format. Finally, we recap the game. Cass believes Will Howard played his best game as a Buckeye. Dan breaks down the 3rd down and 11 from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith.

Lou Holtz continues to give Ohio State bulletin board material. The boys get hyped previewing the National Championship! Does Notre Dame have enough fire power on offense? Dan believes Notre Dame will have to copy Michigan's blue print from earlier this season to have a chance. Cass believes Notre Dame will put up a good fight. Is Al Golden crazy enough to play man coverage the whole game? We also discuss the legacies of Ryan Day, Jack Sawyer, Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith if Ohio State wins Monday.

THE BUCKEYES ESCAPE TEXAS WITH AN INCREDIBLE VICTORY! The defense stepped up forcing multiple turnovers in clutch moments. The boys recap the entire game and discuss the big plays. Dan believes this game was poetic with how it played out. Cass credits Sonny Styles as an unsung hero of the day. Finally, we wrap up the show discussing Jack Sawyer's 83-yard defensive touchdown!

The Buckeyes are set to play Texas in the Cotton Bowl Friday. Dan and Cass breakdown the Longhorn's roster. Dan believes Ohio State's interior defensive line has a chance to dominate the game. How will Texas gameplan for Jeremiah Smith? Meanwhile, Cass thinks TreVeyon Henderson could have a legacy game. After previewing the game we also discuss the Orange Bowl! Is Notre Dame a team of destiny or can Drew Allar live up to the hype? Finally, we finish with some NFL Wild Card talk!

The Buckeyes pulled off a shocking upset over No. 1 Oregon. Jeremiah Smith is simply not human! The boys recap the game and talk about the biggest moments from the Rose Bowl. Jim Knowles and the Silver Bullets recorded a historic 8 sack performance in the win! Finally, we wrap up this episode by ranking the position units from the final four playoff teams!

The granddaddy of them all is upon us! Ohio State is set to face Oregon in a matchup some believe is the National Championship. Cass starts the show discussing the history of the Rose Bowl and its significance. We then discuss Ohio State's uniform choice and also discuss some quotes from their press conference. Next, we preview the offensive side of the ball followed by the defense. Dan thinks Jim Knowles will open the defensive playbook and move a safety deep. Finally, we wrap up with some NFL talk regarding the Cincinnati Bengals.

WELL THAT WAS AMAZING! The Buckeyes dominated the Volunteers for 60 minutes. Dan and Cass recap that game and give their flowers to Ryan Day, Justin Frye and the whole Ohio State team! Ross Bjork did an incredible job making sure "The Shoe" was prepared for a big night game. Has Ohio State earned more night games in the future? We also take a look at the College Football Playoff bracket and recap a very boring first round. Finally, we wrap up discussing some huge transfer portal additions!

The Buckeyes are set to face Tennessee in one of the most pivotal games of the college football season. How much will the cold weather be a factor in this game? Will Tennessee fans actually show up? Dan and Cass analyze the Volunteers. Cass thinks it is a smart idea Ohio State will be rotating offensive line players. Meanwhile, Dan thinks the key to this game is the Ohio State secondary. We wrap up the show by giving our bold predictions for this game!

Welp that was disappointing. Michigan upsets Ohio State 13-10. The boys recap the stunning upset and give their honest thoughts. Dan believes despite the anger it is important to give Coach Day a chance to right the ship. Cass believes Michigan is in Ryan Day's head. We also discuss the controversial play calling and the dreadful special teams performance. Finally, we wrap up with our conference championships picks!

We start off the show quickly recapping the massive win over Indiana. We re-live the epic Caleb Downs punt return touchdown. We question the respect Will Howard has been receiving from the media. Next, we jump into The Game! Dan thinks this will be similar to the 2015 version of the rivalry. Meanwhile, Cass believes Michigan will keep this close. Finally, we end the show with our rivalry week college football picks!

We start off the show recapping the big win at Wrigley Field. Cass and Dan handout Buckeye Leafs to the best performances from the win. Next, the boys react to the unfortunate injury news to Seth McLaughlin. After, we dive into Indiana. Cass thinks the defensive backs are in for a big day and Jim Knowles will have some unique blitz packages dialed up. Dan thinks Ohio State will win big and make a statement to the college football world! We wrap up the show with our weekly college football picks!

The Buckeyes easily took care of an inferior Purdue game this past weekend. Dan and Blake discuss the big moments from the game and handout Buckeye Leafs. Is Big Noon Kickoff on the hot seat? Next, we preview the intriguing matchup against Northwestern this weekend. Dan predicts a dominant day for the defense. Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!

The boys are amped after a huge win for the Buckeyes. Cass praises Donovan Jackson for holding down left tackle on such short notice. Dan defends Will Howard. The boys handout Buckeye Leafs to the top players of the game. Next we preview Purdue. Is Purdue the best 1-7 team in the country? Should the Buckeyes be concerned about the Spoilermakers? Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!

The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Happy Valley this weekend to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Cass is concerned about the offense traveling to a hostile environment, meanwhile Dan attempts to brainstorm ways to improve the offensive line play. Can Will Howard get the job done? We wrap up the show with our weekly college football picks!

The Buckeyes escaped a close one against Nebraska. The boys recap the game and give their honest thoughts on the performance. Dan gives props to Will Howard on getting the job done. Meanwhile, Cass praises the defense for a huge bounce back performance. Is Ryan Day on the hot seat? Does throwing bottles onto the field work? Finally, we brainstorm ways to improve the atmosphere inside "The Shoe" which may or may not include blasting Creed.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Columbus to take on The Ohio State Buckeyes! How will the Buckeyes respond after a close loss at Oregon? The boys foresee major defensive changes in the secondary. Also we discuss injuries the team is currently dealing with! Cass thinks Will Howard is in for a monster day. Finally, we wrap up with our weekly college football picks!

The Ohio State Buckeyes lost a heart breaker on the road against the Oregon Ducks. Dan and Cass discuss what went wrong. Does the coaching staff need to rotate more players? We also discuss the positives from the game. The boys were impressed by Will Howard and the offense. Finally, we wrap up with our week 8 picks!

It's the biggest weekend of the college football season! The Ohio State Buckeyes are on a collision course with the Oregon Ducks. Dan believes this is the game where Will Howard cements himself as an Ohio State legend. Meanwhile, Cass thinks the interior defensive line should dominate. We preview the big game and give our score predictions. We wrap up the show with our weekly picks!

The Buckeyes soundly defeated the Hawkeyes 35-7. Is this win being disrespected by the national college football media? Cass was impressed by the play of Sonny Styles. Meanwhile, Dan loved the contributions from the wide receiving unit. We hand out our game five Buckeye Leafs and also recap a wild weekend of college football!

The Buckeyes face their toughest test to date! The Iowa Hawkeyes will visit Columbus and look to spoil Ohio State's perfect season in what should be one of the best games of week six! Can the Buckeyes contain star Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson? Dan thinks Carnell Tate is in for a big day. Meanwhile, Cass thinks the game plan should be to force Cade McNamara to win the game. As always we end the show with our weekly picks.

The Buckeyes defeated the Spartans 38-7! Jeremiah Smith proved to be in a class of his own with his performance Saturday night. The boys react to the impressive win. Dan think's the Buckeyes displayed toughness. Meanwhile, Cass thinks Jim Knowles is playing a big chess game with other Big Ten offensive coordinators. We hand out Buckeye Leafs to the top players from the game. We also recap the big games from this weekend!

The Buckeyes are set to face the Spartans in an interesting matchup. Michigan State will feature a revamped defense, a solid wide receiver unit, and a young quarterback. Will Aidan Chiles figure out this system or is the Ohio State secondary in for a big night? Cass believes the weather might play a factor. Meanwhile, Dan believes nothing will stop Chip Kelly's offense. As always we finish the show with our weekly college football picks!

The Buckeyes got the job done against the Thundering Herd! It was a scorching hot day at the shoe, but the Ohio State offense might have been hotter! The boys react to the performance by Chip Kelly's unit. We also discuss the issues on defense and special teams. We hand out our Buckeye Leafs to a few familiar names. Finally, we wrap up the show reacting to Justin Fields win over Jim Harbaugh!

The Buckeyes are set to face the Thundering Herd at noon on Saturday! Marshall's offense features a star running back in A.J. Turner. Can the Buckeyes keep Turner from making a big play? Cass thinks the defensive line should dominate against Marshall's poor offensive line. Meanwhile, Dan believes Marshall wide receivers Elijah Metcalf and Christian Fitzpatrick will challenge Ohio State's secondary at times, but the Buckeyes will force a few turnovers. Finally, we wrap up the show with our weekly picks!

The Buckeyes dominated against the Broncos! The newcomers Jeremiah Smith, Quinshon Judkins, and Caleb Downs were all electric in The Shoe! Ohio State failed to give up a point against Western Michigan. The boys recap a perfect Saturday of college football which included losses by Michigan and Notre Dame. Dan believes the Buckeyes have been disrespected by the polls. Meanwhile, Cass has high praise for the defensive line. We handout our Buckeye leafs and also give our week 3 picks to wrap up the show!

The Buckeyes are set to play their first night game of the season against the Western Michigan Broncos! Dan and Cass breakdown the Western Michigan roster and discuss where the Buckeyes have the advantage. The Western Michigan defensive line could present problems for Ohio State. However, Dan believes the wide receivers should feast against this MAC secondary. Meanwhile, Cass expects a big day from the running backs. We wrap up this episode with our weekly college football picks!

The boys are pumped up after a great season opening win for Ohio State! Will Howard was in total control of the offense. Meanwhile, the defense was constantly keeping Akron's quarterbacks under pressure! We react to Ohio State's special teams, Akron's two QB system, and the defensive line's dominant day. We hand out Buckeye Leafs to the top performers. Finally, we recap other Big Ten games. Did Michigan get lucky against Fresno State? Is Iowa the real deal?

We open the show discussing the exciting games from Week Zero! Cass thinks the Buckeyes dodged a bullet by not signing DJ Uiagalelei in the offseason. After, we breakdown Akron's roster. Could a former LSU wide receiver be Akron's best chance on offense? We also make some fun predictions about the game. Finally, we end with our Week One college football picks!

We spend this episode laying out our bold predictions for the Buckeyes in 2024. Cass is VERY high on Emeka Egbuka and puts his money where his mouth is. Meanwhile, Dan thinks an unfamiliar face might make an impact on offense. We wrap up this show with our first college football picks of the season!

Will Howard has been named the starting quarterback at Ohio State! The boys discuss the big decision and give realistic expectations for Howard's season. We also discuss other key points from Ryan Day's press conference today. Tegra Tshabola looks to be the starting right guard, Arvell Reese continues to flash, and TreVeyon Henderson is returning punts. Finally, we wrap up with some NFL news regarding Michael Hall Jr. and J.J. McCarthy.

Football is back and the boys react to Cade Stover's first appearance in the NFL. Next, Cass discusses his thoughts after visiting Ohio State's camp. We analyze potential offensive line combos and which players dominated "Big Bertha". On the defensive side of the ball we discuss the emergence of Mitchell Melton, Jaylen McClain, and Cody Simon. Finally, Dan wraps up the show discussing the recent Jim Harbaugh controversy.

On this episode we have are great friend Blake on the show to kickoff the 2024-25 season! We preview Blake's annual article and give our predictions for the College Football Playoff bracket. We debate between Ole Miss and Tennessee. Is Penn State built for the 12 team playoff? Is Georgia overrated? Tune in as we give our picks and declare a certain program the National Champ.

On this episode we react to the annual Big Ten media days! Is UCLA in trouble with DeShaun Foster? Should Penn State consider "White Outs" for home playoff games? We also discuss some quotes from Jack Sawyer, Denzel Burke, Emeka Egbuka, and Ryan Day. We also discuss Carmen's Crew's big win in TBT and Cass's evening at the Cardale Jones charity softball event!

The new college football video game is out and the boys give their reactions. Cass loves Ohio State's offense in the game. Meanwhile, Dan is having a hard time against Iowa and the computer. We jump into our ACC preview. Is FSU overrated? Is Louisville the real deal? Next, we break down the Big Ten and predict the conference title game matchup. Finally, we wrap up with our top group of five teams!

On this episode we start our 7th podcast season! We dedicate this episode to previewing the new Big 12 and SEC conferences. We predict conference winners and potential playoff teams. We also talk about the top players in each conference. Can the Big 12 get multiple teams in the College Football Playoff? Is Kanas a contender? Who is the best team in the SEC? Finally, we wrap up with some recruiting reactions from last week!

This show we throw it to our listeners and let them ask the questions! Who will have more tackles CJ Hicks or Sonny Styles? Who will have more rushing yards TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins? Who is the worst quarterback in Ohio State history? And many more! Finally, we wrap up with stadium rankings.

On this show we preview the entire college football schedule and rank the most important games of the season! The boys believe Clemson will be in some pivotal matchups that could shape the season. Meanwhile, Dan thinks the Missouri vs. Alabama matchup might be one of the most important SEC games. Cass believes the Ohio State vs. Penn State matchup will be more crucial than people realize. However, the boys have a consensus No. 1 most important game.

On this episode we go over our projected win totals for each team in the Big Ten! Is Oregon overrated? Is Wisconsin underrated? Can USC's defense be trusted? We look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team and compare it to their schedules. Finally, Cass releases his playoff bracket and has a familiar group of five school in the mix.

On this episode we bring recruiting guru Carson on the show! We discuss the big boom from Bo Jackson! Carson thinks the running back position is a priority for the Buckeyes. Next, we discuss other positions the Buckeyes might be focusing on. We also touch on the recent pass rusher camp Ohio State held. Finally, we wrap up discussing Tavien St. Clair's potential.

On this episode we take a moment to view the current landscape of college football. Big Cass and Dan each give their top 10 teams for the season based on what they have seen during the spring. Cass is high on Notre Dame and Florida State. Meanwhile, Dan thinks Miami could make a jump and also believes Alabama will still be a contender. Finally, we wrap up with some scheduling updates for the Buckeyes.

Cass is back from vacation and ready to talk football! The boys discuss their thoughts on the new NCAA Football video game. We each reveal the first play we are going to run when the game comes out. After, we each pick three players who we believe will be unsung heroes for the Buckeyes this year. Finally, we talk about the current James Franklin controversy.

Dan breaks down the Heisman odds 100 days before the college football season starts. Dan believes there is some value with a certain Big Ten quarterback. However, Dan is not sold on Ohio State's Heisman odds until a decision at quarterback is made. Finally Dan explains why he thinks the 2014 Ohio State team would beat the 2023 Michigan team.

Baby Gronk joins the show to discuss his recent top 30! The boys discuss how Baby Gronk would fit in an Ohio State offense. We also talk about Baby Gronk's favorite Ohio State player. During this episode you get a real look at the Baby Gronk the media does not show. Finally, Mr. Gronk shares some life advice about fatherhood!

The picks are in and four Buckeyes have been drafted! The boys breakdown the landing spots for Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Hall Jr., Cade Stover, and Tommy Eichenberg. We also discuss the landing spots of all the undrafted free agent Buckeyes. Next, we discuss the biggest portal loss for the Buckeyes. Finally we wrap up with some scholarship projections for this team.

The 2024 NFL Draft is here and on this episode we preview the big night! Is Marvin Harrison Jr. a sure thing at pick No.4? Where will the rest of the draft eligible Buckeyes get selected? We also discuss overvalued prospects, undervalued prospects, and notable Big Ten foe draft prospects. Finally, we end the show with Cass's and Blake's mock Top Ten picks.

The Spring Game is officially over and it is time to discuss the results! Can the right side of the offensive line be fixed? We also ask if the Chip Kelly effect has started? Next, we update you on the transfer portal. Currently, only two Buckeyes entered the portal, but will there be more? Finally, we wrap up with the recent NCAA Investigation against Michigan.

On this episode we welcome Blake Biscardi and AJ Mahoney to preview the 2024 Spring Game. We discuss the current state of the DB unit. What can fans expect this year under Jim Knowles? After we switch to the offense. Which wide receivers outside of the big 4 can fans expect to step up? And which wide receivers may be headed to the transfer portal. Is it TC Caffey time this Saturday? Finally, we finish with the brewing quarterback battle in Columbus!

Big Cass brought on FCSN Broadcast partner and Lancaster Junior High Football Coach Chris Voight and Buckeye Legend Jamie Sumner for some OL and DL talk. Also congratulations Dan on the birth of his son! Who will be the starting Center? How much depth is on the this Offensive line? We then discuss the strengths of the defensive line. Can No. 33 and No. 44 finally live up to the hype? How nasty can this front seven be? Finally, can the OL and DL go through the gauntlet of a 15 possibly 16 game season to win a National Championship!

The boys recap the 2024 Pro Day for Ohio State! Dan defends Marvin Harrison Jr. for not working out in front of scouts. The boys discuss the best performances of the day. We also take a stab at predicting the landing spots for these future NFL rookies. After, Cass gives his takeaways from the most recent Ryan Day press conference. Cass is convinced Ohio State will win the National Championship. Finally, we wrap up with some quick basketball updates for the weekend.