Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Glenville Pipeline interrupted? | Five stars in focus

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What gives? We thought the Glenville Pipeline ran directly to Columbus. But ... Gainesville? Florida? Jamir 'JJ' Perez visited Florida this past wee...

Special Pod: In the Dean's Office with the latest on Ohio State football recruiting

19 May 2025

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We have a special pod for you today as the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, answers questions from Bucknuts' subscribers and give...

Most-underrated Buckeye on current roster? | Continuing last week's debates

19 May 2025

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Who is the most-underrated player on Ohio State's current roster? Someone who is extremely valuable to the 2025 Buckeyes, but isn't necessarily gettin...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Ranking Ohio State's position groups

17 May 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at his rankings of Ohio State's position groups. He also wrote a story on the same topi...

Young DT on rise for Buckeyes? | Popcorn festival

16 May 2025

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On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss a backup defensive tackle that could be on the rise for Ohio State, wonder what is going on with...

X-Man to defend Columbus? | Hoban's heroes | What's up with DL recruiting?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could we interest you in the nation's top linebacker? How about the nation's second-ranked linebacker? Would you be OK if both became Buckeyes? Start...

Boo noon kickoffs | Hammer time?

14 May 2025

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Ohio State's season-opener against visiting Texas is slated for a noon kick. This has a lot of people upset, including our own Matt Baxendell. Can any...

Jordan rules | Legacy time? | Ohio travels with Poobah

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is getting it done in New Jersey. The Garden State used to be Penn State's recruiting playground. No longer.  The Buckeyes will have Jers...

What does Buckeyes' post-spring depth chart look like?

12 May 2025

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What does Ohio State's depth chart look like now that spring practice and the spring transfer portal window are in the rear view mirror? Dave Biddle a...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: National championship vs. beating Michigan

10 May 2025

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In this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the natty or beat Michigan debate from Ohio State's perspective. To learn mo...

Michigan to get hit with heavy sanctions? Slap on wrist? Somewhere in between?

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Depending on who you listen to, Michigan's penalties could be anywhere from severe, to barely a slap on the wrist. However, the university did self-im...

Dean, Poobah go camping | Pipeline production

08 May 2025

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The Dean. The Grand Poobah. On the road. Same destination. Wednesday's workout at Delaware Hayes high in the Columbus suburbs likely needed extra sec...

Knowles speaks about departure from OSU | How might B1G race shape up this year?

07 May 2025

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Jim Knowles spoke about his departure from Ohio State and what led up to it during a wide-ranging interview with Heather Dinich of ESPN on Tuesday. Wh...

All caught up with Hartline | Elbert's exit | Where is The Poobah?

06 May 2025

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Californian? In. Ohioan? Out. Trend? We had to bring in Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter for such weighty topics.  Our dynamic duo attempts to put in ...

OSU lands another coveted WR recruit | 2025 OL looks good | Which backup DT will play most snaps?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop us if you have heard this one before: Brian Hartline landed a top wide receiver recruit for Ohio State. Yes, the best in the business at recr...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: 10 players who stood out during Ohio State's spring practices.

02 May 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at 10 players who stood out during spring ball for the Buckeyes. To learn more about ...

Portal all dried up at defensive tackle? Is Buckeyes' roster set?

02 May 2025

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Unless something drastically changes, it does not appear as though Ohio State will add a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. As head coach Ryan ...

Next catch? | Columbus Krew? | Poobah's road trip begins

01 May 2025

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Happy May 1st, 'Nutters! Still basking? We are ... and you better be! Our Mark Porter - you know him as the Grand Poobah - begins his Ohio tour toda...

So much to say from Ryan Day

30 Apr 2025

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held court for 32 minutes with the media on Tuesday and went in-depth on a number of interesting topics. What stood out...

Final transfer portal targets | New DT to know? | Grand Poobah returns

29 Apr 2025

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The Dean. The Grand Poobah. Cue Peaches & Herb because they're REUNITED! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter once again join forces to bring you infotainment...

What a long, strange draft it was | Day to meet with media Tuesday

28 Apr 2025

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Ohio State came within one pick of tying the all-time NFL Draft record over the weekend, but "only" 14 Buckeyes were drafted. We were pleasantly surpr...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: NFL Draft, Ohio State spring takeaways | Goodbye Timmy

25 Apr 2025

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During this week's Happy Hour, we dive into some final spring game takeaways as well as a good start to the NFL Draft for the Buckeyes and what's to c...

Buckeyes lead way with four first-round picks

25 Apr 2025

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Well, that was unexpected. And awesome. In a year where Ohio State was supposed to dominate the second night of the draft (rounds 2-3) -- which will s...

Atkinson is in! | Red carpet weekend? | First round feelings

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's all about comings and goings today on the BM5. Bill Kurelic is coming back for another show. Mark Porter is going to a Florida beach. Beau Atkins...

Buckeyes to tie NFL Draft record? Break it? | Beau Atkinson to OSU?

23 Apr 2025

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Both NFL.com and The Athletic are predicting that 15 Ohio State players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which would tie the all-time record. M...

Let 'The Dean' cook

22 Apr 2025

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What happens when you book 'The Dean' for a solo flight? You let him cook ... and that's what we did. With Mark Porter enjoying an exotic beachfront l...

Solo mission to ...

21 Apr 2025

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What happens when a pilot falls ill? The co-pilot takes over.  Confidence level at that point? You're right to be a little suspect. Dan Rubin flies ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Ohio State post-spring storylines not getting enough attention

18 Apr 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy delves into post-spring storylines for the Buckeyes that he believes are not getting enough attentio...

What would make 2025 season a success for Buckeyes?

18 Apr 2025

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What would make the 2025 season a successful one for Ohio State? Do the Buckeyes have to become the first team in school history to win back-to-back n...

Hartline's Texas-sized spatula at work | Beau knows Buckeyes?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Brian Hartline comes calling, receivers to end to provide the correct answer. Texas standout wide receiver Brock Boyd was committed to TCU. Then ...

Buckeyes to add anyone via portal? Lose anyone?

16 Apr 2025

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The transfer portal is open for business and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss what it means from Ohio State's perspective, plus much more, on th...

Spring Game superlatives | Recruiting wrap goes deep

15 Apr 2025

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Spring Game video review? Check. In-depth analysis on that with two of the best? Check. Detailed dive on which recruits attended Spring Game? Check. S...

More spring game reactions | Will OSU land impact DT in portal?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spring ball is in the rear view mirror for Ohio State and today's show takes a close look at the biggest storylines, players that helped themselves an...

What We Learned Live: Takeaways from Ohio State's 2025 spring game

12 Apr 2025

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The offense prevailed over the defense 50-31 at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has several insights...

What questions have been answered this spring for Buckeyes? Which ones remain?

11 Apr 2025

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Which questions have been answered for Ohio State this spring? Which ones remain with the spring game on tap for tomorrow? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddl...

What we'll be watching closest at Ohio State's spring game | Pantoni gets paid

10 Apr 2025

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Ohio State's spring game is just two days away and on today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into what they will be keeping a close eye on...

Gee Scott Sr. on Ohio State's national championship culture

09 Apr 2025

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We are thrilled to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. -- aka the Buckeye Preacher -- to the show today. Mr. Scott will discuss the national championship cultu...

Two many QBs? | Camp visitor chronicles | Jersey sure

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you have TWO MANY quarterbacks? NEVER! Or can you? We asked Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter that question in light of the Sayin-Keinholz tussle in Co...

Buckeyes' QB competition closer than expected? | Other spring takeaways

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz closer than we anticipated? What are some other notable takeaways fr...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: True or false from Ohio State's spring practice

05 Apr 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at truths and fallacies from OSU's spring practice. To learn more about listener data...

In-depth on Buckeyes' deep O-line | Second-year players on the rise

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't look now, but Ohio State has accumulated some impressive depth on its offensive line. Alright, you can look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and D...

Favour-ed status? | Henry, Jr.: All Buckeye

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tell the truth: How confident were you when Chris Henry, Jr., verbally committed to Ohio State in late July of 2023? Were you a 'Wake me when signs' t...

'BIA' might be even better? | OSU's players gush about Patricia

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's secondary calls itself "BIA" (Best In America). The Buckeyes made a strong case for themselves in 2024 when they helped lead OSU to the n...

Southern charmed | More commitments fast approaching?

01 Apr 2025

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The last three times our Tuesday-Thursday trio convened for this show we had a fresh commitment to discuss. Make it four for four! And this one was th...

QB competition actually close? | Other key position battles for Buckeyes

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is in the final two weeks of spring practice and the media will meet with head coach Ryan Day after practice today around 11:30 a.m. Today'...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Top-10 storylines of spring ball so far

29 Mar 2025

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In this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy goes in-depth on the top-10 storylines coming out of Ohio State's spring practices thus far. To learn mor...

Spring standouts thus far for Buckeyes

28 Mar 2025

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Another addition up front | Running towards more ... ?

27 Mar 2025

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Since we last convened, Ohio State added commitments from two offensive linemen: Ohio native Sam Greer and Arizona native Tucker Smith. This Tyler Bow...

OSU pro day preview | Latest spring developments | Cheers for Greer

26 Mar 2025

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It is a huge day at the WHAC as all 32 NFL teams are expected to be heavily represented for Ohio State's pro day, which begins around 11 a.m. Bucknuts...

Practice visitors report | Sam he is

25 Mar 2025

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Your Buckeyes are back at it on the practice field prepping for their NATTY CHAMP defense tour. That means a chance for prospects to see Ohio State ge...

Buckeyes back at it today | Early spring storylines?

24 Mar 2025

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What are the main storylines with Ohio State entering its second week of spring practice? Dave Biddle flies solo today and takes a close look at inter...

Takeaways from first week of Buckeyes' spring ball

21 Mar 2025

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The first week of Ohio State's spring practices are almost in the book. And we have JBook on the show to talk about the biggest developments. To lea...

New, 'big' offers aplenty | 'Safety' plan going forward

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what we know: Spring Practice is a gathering of champions. National champions. Many Buckeyes are back to help defend the crown. We also know in...

Bucknuts Morning 5: Spring basking | Answering your questions

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's spring practice on Wednesday is open to the media and Bucknuts will be there in full force. Also, after practice, the media will intervie...

🏀✏️NCAA Tournament preview/mega-pod spectacular: Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every March Madness game and reveal their brackets!

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton al...

Camp kicks off with offers | 'Blind Side' vision?

18 Mar 2025

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Spring Practice has kicked off. That means visit season has also begun. Four visitors were offered by Ohio State on Monday.  Who was offered? Why? Wh...

Spring has sprung! | Buckeyes open practice today

17 Mar 2025

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Your Buckeyes take the field again this morning.  Are you still basking in the glow of a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP? Bring the glow into the 'new' season ...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Examining the position battles for Ohio State this spring

14 Mar 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the biggest position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. To learn more about lis...

Biggest questions for Buckeyes entering spring ball

14 Mar 2025

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What are the biggest questions facing Ohio State as the reigning national champions begin spring practice on Monday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy di...

Red carpet ready | California dreamin'?

13 Mar 2025

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Consider this weekend the calm before the storm. Especially since Ohio State's basketball team will be spectators ... but we digress. Monday begins ...

Can Hicks shine at DE? | How does RB room look? | 'Vine update' for hoops squad?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to bounce around a lot on the midweek show, beginning with our thoughts on C.J. Hicks permanently moving to defensive end. Also, how do...

Ohio's top offensive lineman is a Buckeye | Cincere pipeline priority

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The transfer portal and new recruiting schedule has us sailing uncharted waters. Ahoy! A huge commitment! Ohio's top Class of 2025 offensive lineman -...

What to expect from Patricia's defense | Buckeyes to tap into portal again?

10 Mar 2025

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What can be expected from Ohio State's defense in Matt Patricia's first season at the helm as defensive coordinator? The media met with Patricia -- pl...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: What stood out about meeting Ohio State's new coaching staff?

07 Mar 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall and they discuss what stood out the most from meeting Ohio State's new assista...

Big day on the Buckeye beat

07 Mar 2025

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It is a very big day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will interview head coach Ryan Day and all 10 of his assistant coaches. The festiv...

Peachiest LB prospect since ... | Locked in on Locklyn targets

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best linebacker videos we've ever seen? Running backs so good you need to take a deep breath? Welcome to recruiting with the NATTY CHAMPS -...

Position battles to watch this spring for Buckeyes

05 Mar 2025

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Some starting spots appear set for Ohio State entering spring ball. But what starting jobs are up for grabs this month and next? Dave Biddle flies sol...

Hill's topper? | Recruits flocking to Columbus

04 Mar 2025

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Ohio State has multiple areas to focus on when it comes to rebuilding a championship roster. On the recruiting front, it's a blend of elite Ohioans an...

How many Buckeyes will get drafted? | Who has helped themselves most at combine?

03 Mar 2025

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Which Ohio State products have helped themselves most at the NFL combine? And how many Buckeyes do we expect will be selected in next month's draft? G...

LIVE from NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis

28 Feb 2025

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Ohio State sent 15 players the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week. To the victor's go the spoils ... in this case: NFL cash. Our Steve Hel...

Tyler's travel log | Ohio signal caller chatter

27 Feb 2025

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Floridian that tops 300 and has been to Ohio State a half-dozen times? The enormous Texan with an offer list to match? The nation's No. 1 offensive li...

Ohio State's Indy takeover | Playoff future feels

26 Feb 2025

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Ohio State players have found success when traveling to Indianapolis in the past. This week could be equally impactful ... to their bottom line. Fifte...

Biggest Hiter there is? | Jersey sure

25 Feb 2025

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No more TreVeyon Henderson. No more Qunishon Judkins. We've grown accustomed to great running back play here and the expectations for James Peoples an...

'Bucknuts 90' reunion

24 Feb 2025

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How long have you been listening to the dulcet tones of Bucknuts' audio exploits? Those of you that have fought the good fight since the beginning wer...

How should future of CFP look? | Hoops program 'dead on the vine'

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is much debate on how the future of the College Football Playoff will and should look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their ...

One-month NATTY CHAMPS anniversary | Trail talk | Football going AAU?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Anniversary! Your Buckeyes have been NATTY CHAMPS for exactly one month. And what a glorious month it has been? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are...

House money

19 Feb 2025

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We are still basking in the glow of Ohio State's national championship and we have no plans of slowing down. What are we looking forward to most for s...

Tyler Bowen's type? | Can you smell ...

18 Feb 2025

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New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen took over less than a week ago and has made his first offer. Is the offensive lineman from Ohio, California, Texa...

Will OSU look to add more from portal in spring?

17 Feb 2025

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The next transfer portal window is almost two months away. April 16-25 to be exact. Ohio State has already landed an impressive crop of transfers to i...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Assessing Ohio State's 2025 coaching staff

15 Feb 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's 2025 coaching staff. Did Ryan Day do well? To learn more about ...

Praise for Patricia hiring?

14 Feb 2025

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Are we praising the hiring of Matt Patricia as Ohio State's defensive coordinator? Or do we have some pessimism? That is the main topic of discussio...

Matt Patricia's arrival | Ohio's top OL headed elsewhere?

13 Feb 2025

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It is not a name we expected when Jim Knowles headed for Happy Valley. Former Detroit Lions head coach and longtime New England Patriots assistant coa...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reacting to Matt Patricia being hired as Ohio State's defensive coordinator

12 Feb 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle discuss the hiring of Matt Patricia as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, plus the ...

Let's talk about the eight new starters on defense

12 Feb 2025

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Ohio State will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball in 2025. Who are they? What do we think about them? That is the crux of the ...

Replacing Will Howard | New recruiting trail vibes?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So that Will Howard did a decent job here in Columbus, huh? He's off to the NFL. That means another Buckeye will need to take the offensive helm. We k...

Buckeyes headed for co-defensive coordinators? Promoting from within?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was a lot of smoke over the last week that Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen might join Ryan Day's staff at Ohio State. H...

Will Hartline call plays? | Who will be the new DC?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is a coordinator-themed edition of the show today as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss Brian Hartline being promoted to offensive coordinator ...

Hartline takes reins | New OL and QB coach evals

06 Feb 2025

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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 ...

'Straight A's across the board; ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation' | The return of Gee Scott Sr.

05 Feb 2025

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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 al...

Coaching exodus insight | Updated recruiting priorities

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is currently searching for an offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Leave your resume at the door. Should ...

Who are the viable candidates to replace Chip Kelly as OC, Justin Frye as OL coach?

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 loo...

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reflecting on big moments of CFP run | Looking ahead to 2025

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. P...

BTA Friday | Are you still basking? | Expectations for Sayin

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Coaches hit the road (to recruit) | Who's in, who's out? | Miller time glorious?

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 potenti...

How is defensive depth chart shaping up for 2025?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's new defensive coordinator -- whoever that might end up being -- will inherit just three returning starters. Those three players are very ...

Target practice | Heavyweight competitors | Future QB room members

28 Jan 2025

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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 s...

Why did Knowles leave for PSU? | Likely candidates to replace him? | Chip Kelly next?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Similarities abound between 2014, 2024 national titles | Which one was best coaching job?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The similarities between Ohio State's 2014 and 2024 national championships are striking. Each team was left for dead multiple times during the regular...

What comes next? | Talking transfer portal | Frye's that guy!

23 Jan 2025

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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? L...

Still basking in national championship glow | Quick look-ahead to next year's Buckeyes

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...