Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

EXCLUSIVE interview with Ohio State OC/WR coach Brian Hartline

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome in Ohio State offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Brian Hartline for an exclusive interview. We discuss the 2023 B...

As the Ohio QBs turn | Braxton vs. Cardale redux?

25 May 2023

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On our Tuesday show, we asked whether Ohio State is the real 'QBU'? The Buckeye State must have wanted to have some say because another in-state QB ...

Buckeyes add former NFL head coach to staff

24 May 2023

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Well, we did not see this one coming, but we absolutely love it. Ryan Day made a splash hire on Tuesday when it was announced that former NFL head c...

The real QBU? | Oh, Henry!

23 May 2023

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You did not enter a time warp - it's actually Tuesday. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter routinely grace this podcast on Thursdays. But they have so much i...

Position breakdown: Buckeyes' offensive line | Kevin Warren leaves new B1G commish scrambling

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to do a series of position breakdowns on the 5ish and today we begin with a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 offensive line. Who will be th...

Ranking the Buckeyes' RBs 1-5 | Aaron Scott trending OSU's way?

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How would we rank Ohio State's running backs 1-5? That is one of the topics Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Also, what are though...

Fear factor? | Ohio's best on display

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is in the throws of crafting its Class of 2024 recruiting haul. It's going quite well. Does that mean the 'Nutters are without concerns? Co...

Over/under 10.5 wins for Buckeyes? | NIL settling down

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The oddsmakers have set Ohio State's over/under win total for the 2023 regular season at 10.5. The 5ish is heavily leaning toward taking the over, des...

Buckeyes, Dawgs on collision course? | Seats: Not hot

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big picture items carry the docket today. Are Ohio State and Georgia on a collision course? Which new QB - at Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama - will...

Confidence level in Buckeyes' QBs? | How deep will D-line rotation go? | Fields or Stroud?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is much to discuss about Ohio State football as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show. What are our confidence level in the Buckeyes...

Buckeyes' 2023 defense has no weaknesses, many strengths? | Oregon, Washington to B1G?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While studying Ohio State's personnel on defense, two important things jump out: The Buckeyes appear to not have a weakness. And they appear to have m...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Ohio State is crushing it in the portal

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Chris Hummer of 247Sports to discuss how the Buckeyes are cleaning up in the t...

Porter's Ohio odyssey | Frye's the guy

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty Ohio high schools in three days? Yes, our Mark Porter toured the Buckeye State like no other in the last few days and is here to decompress. It...

Buckeyes land Tywone Malone | Can he make immediate impact at DT?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has now landed eight scholarship players in the transfer portal this offseason, the most recent of course being defensive tackle Tywone Ma...

'Nutters asked ... The Fong answered

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Front Row asked. Steve Wiltfong answered. 247Sports' recruiting director's triumphant return to the pod features more knowledge than should be leg...

Did CFP get it right with 12-team format? | What will RB depth chart look like for Buckeyes?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 will be the final year of the 4-team College Football Playoff format. In 2024, 12 teams will be included, including home games for the higher see...

Are the Buckeyes or Wolverines favorites to win Big Ten?

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you look at the gambling odds, Ohio State is the slight favorite to win the Big Ten championship in 2023. However, Stuart Mandel from The Athletic ...

Ohio's greatest talent display ... ever? | Transfer safety talk | Subscriber Q&A

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your goal to improve your Ohio State recruiting knowledge? We've never been more certain you were in the right place. Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic ...

Are big-time CFB players still 'amateur athletes' in NIL era?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot to discuss on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State has done a very nice job hitting the transfer portal t...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Bud Elliott on recruiting rankings & NFL Draft

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is joined by Bud Elliott and Timmy Hall on this edition of the Happy Hour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Roster redo done? | Where does Ohio State rank in '24?

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's roster is set ... for now ... after adding two transfers this past weekend. How does the 'finished' product look? What holes still need p...

Buckeyes add to arsenal with Simmons, Lyle, Styles | Did Wypler get bad advice?

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a banner weekend for Ohio State as the Buckeyes landed offensive tackle Josh Simmons and defensive back Lorenzo Styles from the transfer po...

Draft reax | Simmons, Styles, Malone on commit watch this weekend for Buckeyes?

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and three Ohio State players were selected. Quarterback C.J. Stroud was taken No. 2 overall by...

Transfer trio weekend? | Four Buckeyes in first round? | Scott up North?

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Ohio State have four Buckeyes selected in the NFL Draft's first round tonight? Will Ohio State add three transfer to the roster after the trio vi...

Buckeyes about to land OT transfer?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ohio State about to land a quality offensive tackle from the portal? As our Bill Kurelic reported yesterday, OT Josh Simmons from San Diego State...

Ohio State's transfer portal presence | Buckeyes rising

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who's in? Who's out? Just another day on the Ohio State beat dealing with the transfer portal. Have things changed because of all the roster upheaval?...

Predicting where the Buckeyes will be drafted | S2 test hurting Stroud's stock? Or smokescreen?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are just three days away from the NFL Draft and two of the biggest fans of the event are Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. On today's show, Dave and Dan m...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Questions remaining for Buckeyes leaving spring

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast and is joined by Timmy Hall from 97.1 The Fan. To learn more about li...

BIA in NIL? | McCord's job or to be determined?

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Friday 5ish, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the main takeaways from last night's Spring Festival that was hosted by THE Foundation a...

Buckeyes taking over recruiting trail | Supporting Stroud | Foundation Spring Festival tonight

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight is The Foundation's Spring Festival and we will be there with bells on. Please introduce yourself! First things first: Bill Kurelic and Mark P...

THE Foundation's Spring Festival will be who's who event | Benefits OSU's NIL efforts

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

THE Foundation is hosting an NIL fundraiser on Thursday and the guest list is nothing less than stunning. Football head coach Ryan Day and men's bas...

Putting a bow on Buckeyes' spring ball | Pecking order at RB? | Hoops lands another transfer

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle look back on Ohio State's spring practices and what we gleaned the most. What will be the pecking orde...

The good, bad from Buckeyes' spring game | What it means for 2023 season

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Ohio State's spring game in the rear view mirror, let's look at the high points and low points from the spring game -- and the spring overall -- ...

What We Learned Live: Defense tops offense at Ohio State's spring game | Kurelic on 'crootin

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On our postgame podcast What We Learned Live following Ohio State's spring game on Saturday -- which was won by the defense (Gray) 40-31 over the of...

Spring game primer | Huge recruiting weekend in store for Buckeyes

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Friday 5ish, JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss tomorrow's spring game and what we'll be watching closest. Plus, it's a huge recruiting weekend...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Ohio State spring game draft

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle conduct a spring game draft. Only players who will actually play in this Sa...

Sensational Spring Game guest list | Adding Noland, Pierce

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is prepping to welcome in a who's who of recruits this weekend. It's the Spring Game don't ya know? Saturday's weather is expected to compl...

Payton's Place | What might we learn at Buckeyes' spring game?

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State landed 4-star linebacker Payton Pierce from Texas on Tuesday evening and now have the No. 2 recruiting class in the country for 2024. Is ...

'Here come the Buckeyes' | Defensive about defensive recruiting?

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Commitments and Crystal Balls are coming at ya. It's been a good week or so for the Buckeyes. Elite offensive prospects are on board. You know the nam...

Biggest developments for Buckeyes during spring ball

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What have been the biggest developments for Ohio State thus far during spring ball, with the spring game just five days away? Patrick Murphy joins Dav...

🚨COMMITMENT EPISODE🚨 4⭐️ QB AIR NOLAND PICKS OHIO STATE

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Rarified Air | When will defensive recruiting pick up for Buckeyes?

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2024 quarterback recruit Air Noland will make his announcement Saturday night. Will he select Ohio State? If he does, what kind of game will he brin...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Talking OSU's RBs & TEs

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Air time? | Another 5-star catch | Appreciating Ohio

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adding another 5-star receiver to the fold? Check. Adding the hottest QB on the trail? Very possibly. Adding two elite in-state cornerbacks? Odds ar...

Betting on the Buckeyes | OSU with third-best odds to win 2023 CFB national title

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This fall will mark the first college football season where legalized bets on college football will be placed in the state of Ohio. Given how much the...

Lone Star State expert on Peoples, Buckeyes recruiting Texas

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has offered 127 prospects in the Class of 2024. Which states top the offer list? Florida (31 offers) and Georgia (20). We've had 247Sports'...

Peoples to OSU | Feel it coming in the 'Air' Saturday night? | Scrimmage recap

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a loaded version of the podcast today as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the agenda: * Ohio State landed the No. 5 runnin...

If McCord is starter, how will he perform? | Will Buckeyes offer Air Noland?

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following topics on Ohio State football: If Kyle McCord is the starting quarterback f...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: True or False game on the 2023 Buckeyes

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We play a game of True or False and answer various questions about the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes on this edition of the Happy Hour. Patrick Murphy is j...

Vital red carpet rollout | Latest on elite visitors headed to Columbus

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another weekend looms as Ohio State's has crafted another red carpet worthy guest list. It begins today as Texas running back James Peoples begins his...

Latest buzz from Buckeyes' spring ball

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the latest buzz from Ohio State's spring football practices? Who is stepping up and proving they need be in the plans? What are the biggest qu...

More commitments coming? | Buckeyes' breadbasket

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As commitments pour in, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins to provide information, context and clarity. * The Armstrong brothers: L...

Scrimmage recap | Answering your questions on the 2023 Buckeyes

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and recaps Ohio State's exciting scrimmage that was held Saturday. Also, we take some questions on the 2023 Buc...

What has stood out most from Buckeyes' spring practices so far? | Wolverines invading Ohio?

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What has stood out most from Ohio State's spring practices so far? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a close look at the Buckeyes' ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Breaking down OSU's pro day | Secondary concerns for Buckeyes?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour where the focus is on Ohio State's pro day, plus the Buckeyes' 2023 defensive b...

Huge red carpet recruiting weekend ahead | Marshall to Michigan: What the ....

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is getting ready for a red carpet recruiting weekend with epic potential. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to let you know who to ...

Spring ballin'

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has resumed spring football practice. What are the items of note for the Buckeyes through three practices? What can be expected out of thir...

'Air' up here | Key Midwest target engaged

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to be joined today by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Get ready for an in-depth look at QB prospect Air Noland before...

In-depth look at Buckeyes' O-line

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is losing a first-round pick and likely two second-round picks off its offensive line in left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., plus right tackle ...

Examining the Buckeyes' running backs, defensive linemen

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is time for a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 running backs and defensive linemen as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show. If they can stay reason...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Going in-depth on the Buckeyes' WRs and LBs

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a deep dive on Ohio State's wide receivers and linebackers for the 2023 season on the Bucknuts Happy Hour as host Patrick Murphy is join...

Airing it out | Latest on Buckeyes' recruiting with Kurelic & Porter

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is Thursday so that means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter talking Ohio State recruiting on the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics: * Where does Ohio...

The Boys sit down with Ohio State General Manager Mark Pantoni!

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni joins the show! Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Footbal...

What have we learned about 2023 Buckeyes thus far?

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's football team is off this week for spring break after having two practices last week. What have we learned about the 2023 Buckeyes thus f...

Irish eyes for Holtmann? | We don't know 'Jack'

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Holtmann we hardly knew ye? Interesting developments as a certain well-known Midwest brand could covet Ohio State's basketball coach more than ....

Latest on Styles, Hicks, Brown, McCord | Hoops season ends | Fun for Fields

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All's quiet these days. Spring Practice has halted for Spring Break. The basketball team's season ended at the hands of a 7-foot-4 giant. So ... not m...

How is Ohio State stacking up in NIL game compared to other top programs?

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Friday 5ish welcomes back Brian Schottenstein and Cardale Jones to the show to discuss the latest with THE Foundation, including the impressive ev...

Super secondary supplements | No question Nave

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New names, new faces and recent additions. It's the Ohio State recruiting trail and spring practice intersecting at the crossroads of football intrigu...

What stood out most from first day of spring ball for Buckeyes?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What stood out the most from the first day of spring practice for Ohio State on Tuesday? That is what Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle will discuss on t...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Recapping Ohio State's first day of spring practice

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give their observations from the first day of Ohio State's spring football practice, which was held Tue...

Wiltfong holds court | Spring Practice sprung

07 Mar 2023

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Spring Practice has sprung! Our guys - Dave Biddle, Steve Helwagen and Pat Murphy are on the scene. Stick with us throughout today for all the latest....

Biggest questions facing Buckeyes with spring ball kicking off tomorrow

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has sprung. Well, perhaps not technically, but based on the nice weather in Columbus and one other important factor -- the beginning of Ohio St...

How do we feel about Buckeyes' RBs heading into 2023 season?

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State returns all four of its scholarship running backs in 2023 -- including third-year player Evan Pryor who missed last season with a torn AC...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: How will OSU be in the trenches this fall? | Hoops resurgence?

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Readying Ohio State's red carpet | KJ Bolden vs. Marshon Lattimore

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many questions ... yet answers come with fury. It's time for your favorite time of the week: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to hold court on...

More B1G expansion? | Who will start at center for Buckeyes?

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The buzz has picked up recently that the Big Ten will look to further expand. Could Oregon and Washington be next? Would we be in favor of that? What ...

Recruiting reset: Deep dive on Sunshine, Peach state efforts

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports Director of Recruiting Andrew Ivins is back by popular demand to set Ohio State's recruiting itinerary for the Class of 2024 in Florida and ...

Where will Buckeyes go in NFL Draft? | Hoops nightmare finally over | Spring ball kicks off next week

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL Combine kicks off later this week and a total of eight Ohio State products will be participating. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round...

D-line discussion, continued | Expectations for Sawyer | Why did Raiola decommit from OSU?

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker joining Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics on today's show: * We get JBook's take on th...

'Air' up there? | Considering Carpenter

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking quarterbacks on today's BM5 and who better to chat with than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? What to do in the Class of 2024?  We know O...

Time to refine Buckeyes' D-line?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is a difficult topic because everyone loves Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Especially the current D-linemen and recruits who all s...

Off and running ... with who? | Hard times on hardwood

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who gets the ball first? Will it be TreVeyon Henderson or Miyan Williams? Could Evan Pryor or Dallan Hayden emerge? What about Chip Trayanum and Xavie...

Feeling presidential

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the President's Day version of the podcast to discuss the following: * Who will replace Washington on Ohio State'...

OL recruiting shaping up well for Buckeyes? | Bad look for Notre Dame?

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could 2024 bring a nice offensive line haul for Ohio State? How are things going on the recruiting trail thus far for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes? ...

Cornered market | QB shuffle coming?

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luck comes in many forms. For Ohio State, there is some of it involved with recruiting. Given the Buckeyes' stellar track record for securing commitme...

Beating Michigan = Successful season? | Bax defends Holtmann take

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After asking the question, we have the consensus answer. On Monday's show, we asked what would make Ohio State's 2023 football season a success in you...

Marshall's plan? | Bolden beautiful?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Fong is back. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to the show with verve and energy. Ohio State has shifted recruiting focus...

What are your expectations for Buckeyes' 2023 football season? | The 'beats' go on for hoops squad

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are your personal expectations for Ohio State's 2023 football season? What would make the season a sure-fire success in your book? Is it still "n...

How much will Buckeyes' defense improve in 2nd year under Knowles (and with Laurinaitis around)?

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much will Ohio State's defense improve in Jim Knowles' second season as coordinator, and with James Laurinaitis now on board to help with the l...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Talking new roles for Buckeye football coaches

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and the main focus is on the Buckeyes' football coaching staff. To learn more...

In-state optimism | 'Animal' instincts

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does a program craft an elite recruiting class? It helps to be located in a state replete with elite football players. Welcome to Ohio. The Class ...

Mailbag Wednesday

08 Feb 2023

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It is Mailbag Wednesday as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and answers questions from Bucknuts subscribers. * Will Ohio State have a 1,000-yard...

Offseason Olympics | Hardwood hope?

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quarterback? Tackle? Running back? Who starts for Ohio State this fall? Who backs them up? Who decides to boogie? Good questions ... and we try to ans...

Should football early signing period be in July? | Hoop nightmares

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should the early signing period in college football be in late July instead of December? We have thought so ever since the early signing period was im...

Translating what the Buckeyes' coaches said about playcalling, NIL, more

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a busy and interesting week in terms of coverage of the Ohio State football team. Head coach Ryan Day, all of his full-time assistant coaches ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Biggest takeaways from football interviews | And some hoops talk

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and is joined by Timmy Hall to talk Ohio State basketball and Dave Biddle to di...

The Dean on adding Davison Igbinosun, Jordan Marshall's big day

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Porter is in Las Vegas for a "youth sporting event" so it's Bill Kurelic on the spot today. We dive deep on the addition of Davison Igbinosun, pu...

Buckeyes land stud corner in transfer portal

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State landed cornerback Davison Igbinosun from Ole Miss in the transfer portal on Tuesday. Not only does he fill a big need for the Buckeyes, b...

Wiltfong sets Class of 2024 stage

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow is National Signing Day for the Class of 2023. The event used to crash this site. No longer. Ohio State has already finished it's '23 cycle. ...

Laurinaitis is coming home | Buckeyes stuck with Holtmann?

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Ohio State All-American linebacker James Laurinaitis is returning to his alma mater as a graduate assistant coach. What does this mean for th...