Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Saying goodbye to Bill Kurelic, hello to Garrick Hodge | OSU-OU expectations

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the BHH, host Patrick Murphy bids farewell to the great Bill Kurelic. And welcomes Garrick Hodge to the Bucknuts family. Also inclu...

Who's coming to Columbus? | Film study with Poobah

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's a good plan for this weekend? How about entertaining an overmatched in-state rival while potential future team members observe in person? Let...

What has surprised us, good and bad, over first two weeks of season?

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What has surprised us most about Ohio State this season -- both good and bad -- through two games thus far? That is the main topic of discussion with ...

The Dean's BIG news | Film study with Porter

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kurelic is The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. He's an institution. He's an inspiration. He also has big news to share with the 'Nutters. Mark Po...

What we know about this Ohio State team after two games

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can learn a lot about a football team over the first two weeks of the season. What do we know about the 2025 Ohio State football team that we migh...

What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 70-0 win over Grambling

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was almost perfection. Ohio State defeated visiting Grambling 70-0 on Saturday and we have reactions in our postgame podcast, What We Lear...

Ohio State players who are stepping up | Week 2 predictions

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle includes biggest takeaways from the win over Texas, players who really caught our eye -- such as Arv...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Why Matt Patricia's defense clicked so fast at Ohio State

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Buckeyes had an impressive defensive showing against the Longhorns. Why did it work so well so quickly? Tyvis Powell joins the Bucknuts Happy Hour...

Carpet cleaning? | Film tells story | In-state targets for the weekend

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is set for an encore performance at The Shoe this weekend though the show won't produce similar fanfare. This week brings Grambling to Col...

Main takeaways from opener | What it means moving forward for Buckeyes

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, of course we are still talking about Ohio State's season-opening win over Texas four days later. Really, we are curious what it means for the No....

Latest on Texas visitors | Porter breaks down OSU-Texas film | Ohio gridiron action

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not a bad debut for the Buckeyes, huh? Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter is here. We cover all the red carpet recruiting from an incredible weekend ...

Is Ohio State No. 1 ... again? | Good to be king

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Still basking? You're @#$% right! We celebrate Labor Day with the 'Nutters as Ohio State appears ready to be ranked No. 1 ... again. Ohio State's 1...

What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 14-7 win over Texas

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How about that for a season-opener? Ohio State defeated Texas 14-7 on Saturday in what was a statement game from the Buckeyes' defense. Also, while he...

The return of BTA Fridays | Ohio State-Texas predictions

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BTA Fridays have returned in full force. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk about tomorrow's showdown featuring Ohio State and Texas, including final s...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Looking ahead to Ohio State-Texas w/Justin Zwick

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy looks ahead to the big showdown of Ohio State-Texas. And one of his guests is former OSU QB Justin Z...

Texas-Ohio State predictions | Cincy Moeller stars, Henry, Jr. film study

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost time. Texas vs. Ohio State. The Shoe. All eyes on Columbus. Let's try and get you through today first! Bill Kurelic is here. Mark Porter...

What have we learned, what questions remain, with Buckeyes' opener three days away?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are down to three days and counting until Ohio State's showdown with Texas to kick off the 2025 college football season. What have we learned about...

Scarlet red carpet report for Texas | Scouting Riley, Brown, Whyce

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Game week is here, Texas is headed for The Shoe and so are a ton of elite prospects. It's time for a plush, scarlet red carpet rollout. Our Bill Kure...

Texas week has arrived | Vibes?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of talking about it, Texas week has finally arrived for Ohio State. So, let's talk about it even more. What are our vibes heading into th...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Preseason grades for all of OSU's position groups

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give their preseason grades for all of Ohio State's position groups and more. To l...

Fans restless about recruiting | What is OSU's NIL strategy? | Who's the RT??

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of Ohio State fans are extremely frustrated with how recruiting is going and the blame is being placed on the Buckeyes' NIL strategy. In other w...

Ohio kicks off | NFL Draft expert on Downs, Tate, Styles et al

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Football. Is. Here. Ohio's high school team hit the gridiron for real tonight. It's about time.  Today's show is a marathon tribute to the sport we...

Ten days 'till Texas | What questions remain for OSU?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are 10 days and counting until Ohio State's showdown with Texas in Columbus. What questions still remain for the Buckeyes with camp wrapping up? Da...

Return of The Dean! | Tackling Ohio's best | Safety plan?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dean is back! We welcome Bill Kurelic home after a brief sojourn and he hits the recruiting trail running with our Mark Porter on today's show. ...

Starting QB named today?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is today the day Ryan Day will name his starting quarterback. Ohio State's head coach will meet with the media today around 11:30 a.m. and we think th...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Intel on Ohio State's three biggest tests in 2025

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the three biggest tests facing the Buckeyes this fall. To learn more about l...

Still digging for DT depth | D-Day in Ann Arbor

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, one of our major offseason concerns remains a major concern with Ohio State's opener against Texas just 15 days away. That being the Buckeyes' s...

Embracing the future | Poobah takes charge

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can we actually see into the future? Kind of. And so can our compadres at 24Sports when it comes to ranking prospects. The network released its init...

Shakeup on Buckeyes' O-line?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have been touting Ohio State's offensive line as a strength all offseason and we still feel that way. But it is interesting that Austin Siereveld i...

Praise Poobah | Late or on time for Klare, Daniels?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Better late than never? Is that a way to recruit? It is for Ohio State ... in certain case. Mark Porter takes center stage today as we discuss Ohio ...

Fill-in-the-blank game for 2025 Buckeyes | Day today

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin play the "fill-in-the-blank game" focusing of course on Ohio State football. Also, what are we most interes...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Teams you have to know in college football in 2025

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Brandon Marcello from CBS Sports to take a close look at the best college football team...

What has caught our eye most through first week of Buckeyes' camp

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What has caught our eye most through first week of Ohio State's preseason camp? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and much more on the Frid...

What if our Dean & Poobah actually ran Ohio State?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it would be like to be the boss at Ohio State? Well, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter get to play that out on our podcast today thanks t...

Is Ohio State best in Big Ten?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ohio State ready for another season of excellence?  Sure. But how excellent? There are goals at Ohio State. One never changes: Conference suprem...

Top targets left in '26 cycle | Guest list rundown | Texas unicorn with Ohio ties?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the season less than a month away, one might think our focus has gone totally away from recruiting. Wrong! We always have recruiting on a front...

Takeaways from first three days of camp for Buckeyes

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is three practices deep in its preseason camp and Bucknuts was there covering each of them on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. What were our ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Five biggest reasons to be optimistic about 2025 OSU

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the five biggest reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 version of Ohio State's football team? Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give their opi...

What we learned from Buckeyes' first day of camp

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What did we learn during Ohio State's first day of preseason camp on Thursday? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Friday 5ish to discuss that and much more...

Practice kicks off | Top running back target report | Original 'Werewolf' retires

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big day for the Buckeyes. Practice has started. Yes, we have 'officially' begun the new season. Whether you believe it's title defense or a cle...

Biggest questions for Buckeyes with camp kicking off tomorrow

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State, fresh off its 2024 national championship, will kick off its 2025 preseason camp on Thursday. What are the biggest questions facing the Buc...

The real QBU? | Texas two-step

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dean. The Grand Poobah. They're back! Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter make a glorious return to our podcast space and we dive deep on what else...

Talkin' bout practice | Our Mount Rushmore of OSU WRs

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State starts practice on Thursday. It's here. The season is really here. Who better to get you ready for another run at the crown than Dave Bidd...

Bucknuts Happy Hour Special: Helwagen remembers Hulk Hogan

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special episode of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, we're not talking football but rather Hulk Hogan. Steve Helwagen followed the career of the wrestling...

Media days takeaways | Bullish on Buckeyes' O-line

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle reflects on Big Ten Media Days and the biggest takeaways from the three-day event. Also, how good will ...

What have we learned at Big Ten Media Days?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen are in Vegas covering Big Ten Media Days. What have they learned so far? They will explain in great detail on today'...

Buckeyes are the 'attacking' national champions | Collectives back in business

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Wednesday 5ish digs what Ryan Day said at Big Ten Media Days regarding going for another national championship ("we're not 'defending' anything; w...

Are the Buckeyes the favorite to land nation's No. 1 safety, Womack?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ohio State the favorite to land the nation's No. 1 safety, Bralan Womack, who will announce his decision exactly one month from today (Aug. 22)?...

Tim May on the 2025 Buckeyes, more

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to welcome Tim May to today's show for a close look at Ohio State's 2025 football team and much more. Tim has covered the Buckeyes since ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Questions ahead of Big Ten Media Days

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen look ahead to the biggest questions that will be asked at Big Ten media days in V...

Buckeyes have impressive depth on offense | Who are the top-10 coaches in college football?

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State appears to have excellent depth across the board on offense heading in the 2025 season. That is the first topic broached on today's show. T...

Weekend commitment watch | Ohioan flip fallout

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Weatherspoon we hardly knew ye! The Avon (Ohio) defensive back committed to Ohio State for six months flipped to North Carolina on Wednesday. ...

What changes will we see from Hartline, Patricia?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has new coordinators on each side of the ball in 2025 with Brian Hartline taking the reins on offense and Matt Patricia leading the defense...

Hangin' with The Dean and Grand Poobah

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who's next? Who's not? Who might be?  Recruiting is ... uhhh ... different these days. All 'Nutters are well aware how much has changed.  But Ohio...

Some OSU fans are frustrated with recruiting | Should they be? | Stalions unhinged

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be still basking in the glow of the national championship, while simultaneously being concerned with Ohio State's recruiting efforts? Well, we...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: What it takes to repeat as national champs in college football

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is the defending national champion and is looking to win back-to-back. What does it take to repeat? We talk with Jordan Hill of Dawgs247, w...

Reacting to bombshell news that 'nearly 100%' deals from collectives being rejected by NIL clearinghouse

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it did not take long for the College Sports Commission's "NIL Go" clearinghouse to make waves. According to the director of Utah State's collec...

Famous flips possible? | Recruiting under a cloud up north?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is crafting the finishing touches on the Class of 2026.  How will it all work out? Is the angst about certain recruiting priorities just...

Which CFP expansion model would be best for the sport? Best for Ohio State?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 12-team College Football Playoff era will last all of two seasons. When the CFP expands in 2026, which format would be best for the sport overall?...

Southern hospitality? | Rounding out '26 class

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is putting what amounts to the finishing touches on the Class of 2026. Several big-time targets remain on the board. We dive deep on those ...

Which Buckeyes will make All-Big Ten in 2025?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which Ohio State players are likely headed for All-Big Ten honors in 2025? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Dave Biddle and...

Recruiting fireworks ahead for Buckeyes?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 4th of July is almost upon us. Does this mean recruiting fireworks for Ohio State? Dan Rubin is joined by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to give you...

Jeremiah Smith praises Sayin | Perez sets 'big' announcement

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had very high praise for Julian Sayin in a story published by The Athletic recently. Smith went as far to say ...

Sanity bestowed? | All lined up | Next signal called?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two defensive linemen have joined the fold. Could a quarterback be next? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return in an attempt to bestow sanity while d...

Which transfers will start for Ohio State? Which true freshmen will make the two-deep?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Which of Ohio State's transfers will start in 2025? Which freshmen will find a spot on the two-deep? Those are two of the topics that Dave Biddle and ...

Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: The greatest "What Ifs" in Ohio State football

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tony Gerdeman as they discuss the biggest "What Ifs" in Ohio State football history. ...

Special segment: Dave Biddle talking Buckeyes on Chuck Oliver Show

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Dave Biddle joined the Chuck Oliver show in Atlanta to discuss many topics involving Ohio State's 2025 football team. To learn more about listen...

Answering your questions on the 2025 Buckeyes

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer various questions about the 2025 Buckeyes. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn...

Thomas commitment chatter | Another lineman on the way? | Users Q&A

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offensive line commitment? Yep. Crystal Ball for a defensive lineman? Yep. It's a big boy day here on the BM5 and we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Port...

Over/under 10.5 regular season wins for Ohio State?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's over/under for regular season wins is 10.5 this year. Which would you select if you had to place a wager? The Buckeyes do have a difficul...

Real targets with visits complete | Surprise names ready to roll?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Visits are over for Ohio State. It's been a cavalcade of elite prospects and offers have followed. Yesterday was no different - especially for several...

How did big official visit weekend go for Buckeyes?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big weekend for official visits at Ohio State as several highly-rated uncommitted recruits made the trip to Columbus. On today's show, Dave B...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Top recruits who camped with Ohio State in June

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a very busy month for recruiting camps at Ohio State. Who were some of the top prospects to come to Columbus and where do the Buckeyes stand wi...

Wrapping wild recruiting week | Cue Wu-Tang Clan?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was quite a few days on the recruiting trail. The Glenville Pipeline is alive and well. Linebacker Cincere Johnson thrilled the 'Nutters w...

Cincere optimism | Brunch service interrupted?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever wanted to experience a show symbolic of the new NIL era, you've come to the right place. Show prep included getting ready for two commitm...

'New' NIL rules good or bad for Buckeyes?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Ohio State athletics boss Ross Bjork took the stage last week and clued us in on all the new NIL rules, what did you think? How will the Buckeye...

'Wonderful' impression | Guest list extraordinaire previewed

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Great names, great prospects and a great peek into the future. It's all happening at Ohio State's football HQ. Team camps with a prospect camp inters...

Front Row Q&A on NIL craziness, QB tussles, Natty foes and much more!

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you got to participate in a wonderful Father's Day over the weekend ... but it's back to business. Ohio State is hosting 7-on-7 showcases and...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Latest on recruiting, more from Bjork presser

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy and Bill Kurelic discuss Ohio State football recruiting, Ross Bjork’s informative press conference from T...

Reactions to Ross Bjork's info-packed press conference

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The media knew Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork was holding a press conference on Thursday. What we did not know is that he would hold court fo...

Recruiting gone wild! | Complete camps breakdown | Weekend visitors preview

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Camp season is proving to be as productive as ... well ... camp season at Ohio State. The Buckeyes know how to invite, entertain and evaluate the nati...

Buckeyes land first 2026 DL, vault to No. 2 class in land | Bjork to meet with media tomorrow

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State landed it first defensive lineman in its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday -- 4-star Khary Wilder -- which vaulted the Buckeyes to the No. 2...

Letters from camp | Cali pipeline building? | Today's expected visitors

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New offers. Commitments shining. Expected commitments showing off. Prospects of all ages and sizes.  Who better to wrap it up and pitch it forward t...

Buckeyes land 14th recruit in '26 class | Who might be next?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recruiting is of course heating up entering the second week of June. Ohio State landed running back Favour Akih from nearby Delaware Hayes on Sunday...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reflecting on Ohio State's camp | Who's visiting the Buckeyes this weekend?

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is a recruiting-themed edition of the Happy Hour as Patrick Murphy is joined by The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic. How did c...

What starting jobs are still unsettled for Buckeyes? | U-M's COI hearing begins today

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What starting jobs are still unsettled for Ohio State with camp opening up in less than two months? What will the NCAA's Committee on Infractions deci...

Let's go camping! | Nation's top defensive lineman in town

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's go camping! Ohio State begins hosting prospect camps today and we are all over it. Bill Kurelic will be there. Mark Porter will be there. You ne...

Answering questions on OSU's O-line, Damarion Witten, C.J. Hicks, more

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are answering questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. There are multiple questions about Ohio State's 2025 offensive line, there is a ...

Weekend at The Dean's | Next crew ready to descend?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend! Elite visitors flooded Ohio State's campus and The Dean is here to chop wood! No paddling, though, which is good for the 'Nutters. Y...

In the Dean's Office Live: Ohio State recruiting heats up

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the second edition of our new podcast, In the Dean's Office Live, host Bill Kurelic discusses how recruiting is heating up for the Buckeyes. To l...

Which question about the Buckeyes do Dan & Dave get most at grad parties?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is grad party season and the hosts of Monday's show -- Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle -- have been attending a lot of them. And even hosting some. That ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: What happened with the OSU-Texas kickoff time?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy details what happened with the Ohio State-Texas game being a noon kick on FOX, plus more. To learn...

What are we saying about Sayin? | OSU-Texas officially at noon | Special teams upgrade?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State will begin summer workouts soon and camp will be here before we know it. What are those around the program saying about quarterback Julian ...

Five-star fantasies ... or reality? | HUGE visit weekend is here | Poobah in SW Ohio

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is currently recruiting seven 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025. How realistic is it for us to hope they end up in Columbus? We asked ...

Odd fronts to be big part of OSU's defense? | Texas game possibly played at night?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show delves into whether we should expect to see a lot of odd fronts from Ohio State's defense in 2025. It makes sense to us that we will, for...

Going camping with Dean and Poobah | Sizing up Henry, Jr.?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tanned, rested and relaxed after the holiday weekend? The Dean and Grand Poobah are so hold on. Ohio State is ready to welcome prospects from...

CFP seeding adjusted | Hoops team misses out on coveted transfer

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The College Football Playoff decided on Thursday that the seeding process will be changed, effective immediately. The 12 teams will be seeded as they ...

Get in (defensive) line? | The Dean and Poobah hold court

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the recruiting scene, it's the calm before the storm. Official visits begin in just over a week. That means Ohio State will have recruits on camp...

Who will be Buckeyes' captains this fall? | Hoops team on verge of landing coveted transfer?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who will be Ohio State's captains in 2025? What is the best guess on when the OSU-Texas game will kick off? Is the Buckeyes' basketball program on the...