Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Episodes
Flip follies? | Weekend recruiting vibes
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's in? Who's out? Like ... for real. Is it flip season already? We let the live viewers steer today's show with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Many ...
Biggest Week 2 storylines for Buckeyes | How does B1G look this year?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest storylines for Ohio State as the Buckeyes prepare to take on Western Michigan in their second game of the season? What are our th...
Bell tolls for Buckeyes | Cali QB Crystal Ball vibes | Weekend visitors report
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Buckeyes handled Akron, took a California wide receiver's commitment and entertained a host of standout future Ohio State players. Not a bad littl...
What we liked, didn't like in Ohio State's opener
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Game one of the highly-anticipated 2024 season is in the books for Ohio State. What did we like about the Buckeyes' 52-6 win over Akron? What did we n...
What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 52-6 win over Akron
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle was joined by Heath Schneider, Bill Kurelic, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen to dis...
The wait is over, almost
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a long wait, the season is finally here. Almost. Ohio State will host Akron tomorrow at 3:30 and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk all about it ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Bold predictions for Buckeyes | Dealing with the pressure in 2024
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall to talk all things Ohio State football. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Cardale Jones talks opener, Foundation efforts | Weekend recruiting vibes
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Less than two days. LESS THAN TWO DAYS. Yep, Akron is coming to The Shoe this weekend for a football game. We needed to match that excitement so tod...
Tshabola, Styles seize starting jobs | Kelly to coach from box
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just three days away from Ohio State's season-opener against Akron and the news continues to pour in. On Tuesday, Ryan Day informed the med...
McFadden, Lowe shows | Receivers to catch? | St. Clair superlatives
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here it comes. The season. The weekends full of recruit visits. The pomp. The circumstance. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back today to discuss all...
Five predictions with Ohio State's season-opener five days away
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have reached game week, friends! Ohio State will kick off its highly-anticipated 2024 season in just five days against visiting Akron (3:30 p.m. ET...
Confidence level in O-line? | Frye responds about recruiting
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are just eight days away from Ohio State's season-opener and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle the main topics as camp wraps up for the Buckeyes....
'Tis the (football) season | Offord and Oregon? | Canine cameo
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you smell it? We can. It's football season. High school football season, to be specific, and it smells great. Who better to get the new campaign k...
Downs, Ransom best OSU safety tandem since ...?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom are going to form one of the best safety tandems in college football this season. It sparked a question that we have ...
Sayonara to Sanders saga | Life of Riley? | Remaining names to know
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Sanders is not coming to Ohio State. But you knew that. Today, we put that quest to bed with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. The Dean gives hi...
Biggest storylines from Buckeyes' training camp | OL recruiting strategy needs to change?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What have been the biggest storylines during Ohio State's training camp with the season opener just 12 days away? Well, there are the obvious developm...
Now that we know QB1, what do we expect? | JBook sizzles Frye
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know Will Howard is Ohio State's starting quarterback, what do we expect from him? Also, how close is the battle for the No. 2 job betwe...
Is today the day?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is today the day that Ryan Day names Ohio State's starting quarterback? The Buckeyes' head coach will meet with the media following Thursday's pract...
Answer men | Pettijohn, Myles deep dives
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our live viewers had questions. We provided answers. Where they the answers everyone wanted to hear? You'll have to witness for yourself. Bill Kurelic...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Viewing Ohio State through a national lens
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the view of the Buckeyes from a national perspective. To learn more about listener...
Return of The Dean | Scarlet and Gray or Creamsicle Orange?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Class is in session because The Dean is back! That's right, our Bill Kurelic is here after an exotic lakeside trip to the Peach State. And The Dean ...
19 days and counting
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the latest on Ohio State football with the season opener just 10 days away? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish. T...
High points from first two weeks of camp
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State will practice for the eighth time during training camp today. What has stood out thus far? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do a deep dive on t...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Takeaways from Thursday's open practice
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle have the main takeaways from Ohio State's seventh practice of camp and much more. To learn more about listener data a...
Spicy Chip | Hartline's type
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Front Row asked. The Grand Poobah answered. Yep, we requested questions from our esteemed users and got great ones. Then it was up to Mark Port...
When will Day name QB1? | Kelly lauds Buckeyes' O-line
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The media interviewed Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and all five scholarship quarterbacks on Tuesday. It was quite the interesting d...
Grand Poobah Q&A Extravaganza
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Grand Poobah for all to enjoy today. With The Dean on vacation, it's Mark Porter time. Our loyal live show viewers posed a litany of excellen...
What stood out from first four days of Ohio State's preseason camp?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four practices are in the books for the Buckeyes and all of them were open to the media. What stood out the most? Dave Biddle delves into that and mor...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Deep dive on Ohio State's first two days of camp
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give their biggest takeaways from the Buckeyes' first two days of camp. To learn more about listener ...
Biggest takeaways from Buckeyes' first day of camp
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What were the biggest takeaways from the first practice of Ohio State's preseason camp on Thursday? That is exactly what Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwage...
The camp is here! | Recruiting targets reset | David Sanders: Defensive dominance?
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State hit the practice field this morning. Fall Camp is here. HALLELUJAH! All of the names you know and all the new names you have to see. If t...
Biggest questions to answer as Buckeyes kick off camp
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Preseason camp begins for Ohio State Thursday morning and we have questions. When will head coach Ryan Day name his starting quarterback? What does th...
Superlatives say St. Clair, Sanchez | Camp kickoff beckons
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Class of 2025 is nearly complete. Yes, we said 'nearly.' Our Bill Kurelic and 247Sports national recruiting scribe Tom Loy recently doled out thei...
Latest vibes on Sanders | Why no FNL event any longer? | O-line will 'make or break season'
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin gives the latest vibes on 5-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., wonders why Ohio State did not hav...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Takeaways from Big Ten Media Days
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy discusses the main takeaways from 2024 Big Ten Media Days. To learn more about listener data and our priv...
Which true freshmen will play, contribute most for Buckeyes?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not a lot of true freshmen are expected to play big roles for Ohio State in 2024, but there are definitely some that will see the field. The list of c...
Top 10 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' prospects we've seen
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got something different for you today. It's a trio down memory lane you need to take. Who are the top 10 high school prospects Mark Porter has e...
Reactions from Ohio State’s portion of B1G media days
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wednesday 5ish entails Dave Biddle, Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy going into detail of what stood out the most from Ohio State’s perspective...
Class acts | Ohio optimism?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Class of 2025 is nearly complete. The finishing touches could be ... massive. But we need to wait on that. The Class of 2026 is looking real good ...
Buckeyes head to Indy | What will B1G race look like?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big Ten Media Days will be held this Tuesday-Thursday in Indianapolis and all of Ohio State's appearances will be held on Tuesday. The Buckeyes will b...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Biggest questions for B1G media days
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of ther BHH, Patrick Murphy, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give a detailed preview of Big Ten media days and the biggest questions we...
Got Carter | Confidence level of each position group for 2024 Buckeyes?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State landed 4-star defensive tackle Jarquez Carter yesterday, adding to the No. 1 2025 recruiting class in the land. JBook and Dave Biddle discu...
Sunshined commitment outlook | Winning ... does it matter?
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Ohio State add another coveted defensive lineman to the Class of 2025 recruiting haul. We will know soon after 5 p.m. EST. Newberry (Fla). standou...
Did NCAA mess up NIL? | Sonny Styles to start at WILL? | Bucknutters had more rushing yards than McCord
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We opened the floor for questions from our Bucknuts subscribers and they delivered. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle will discuss the f...
Get(ting) Carter? | SEC territory targets
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jarquez Carter is ready to make his call. The Class of 2025 defensive tackle from Newberry, Fla., will announce his college choice on Thursday. If Car...
Predictions for Ohio State's 2024 season
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle give their predictions for Ohio State's 2024 football season. Will the Buckeyes win the Big Ten championshi...
Unfortunate news on TC Caffey | Expectations for James Peoples, Sam Williams-Dixon?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, Ohio State will likely be without third-year sophomore running back T.C. Caffey this season due to a knee injury, per multiple source...
Ducks hunting | Ohioans on the clock
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is streaking towards the No. 1 overall class in the 247Sports recruiting rankings. Guess who's making a serious run at the same crown? Them...
Vernell Brown III vibes | Do Buckeyes have depth issue at RB this season?
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wednesday 5ish talks about Vernell Brown III's upcoming announcement, wonders if Ohio State has a shortage of depth at running back entering the 2...
Sanders superlatives session | Pettijohn underrated?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to cover all things Ohio State recruiting. Sanders has Ohio State among his finalists with a date in mind. We go...
Sanders Jr. sets announcement date | Buckeyes in good spot?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now we know when the nation's No. 1 offensive lineman will announce where he will be playing college football. David Sanders Jr. released his final ...
Pettijohn vibes? | Which RB will get most carries? | What's on the grill?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highly-coveted linebacker recruit Riley Pettijohn will announce his decision tomorrow (Saturday). What are the vibes as it pertains to Ohio State? Jon...
Scarlet, Gray and BOOM!? | How will Buckeyes fare in new-look B1G?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ohio State in for another recruiting BOOM on Independence Day eve? Four-star DE Justin Hill from Cincinnati Winton Woods will announce his deci...
Commitment surge continues | Philly special | Lennon's tune | Hill's top?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two out-of-state defensive linemen? In. Versatile tight end threat from Ohio? In. Elite defensive prospect from Cincy? Standout linebacker from Texas?...
Will OSU hold off Bama, UGA, Ducks for #1 recruiting class? | Will D-line be consistently disruptive?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State still holds the top spot in the 2025 national recruiting rankings, but it is shaping up to be a fantastic finish between the Buckeyes, Alab...
BM5-Happy Hour combo: LIVE viewers take the wheel | When QB1? | Top rusher? | Fields to flourish?
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday. It's a BM5-Happy Hour combo deal. It's Pat Murphy. It's a show we hope you enjoy. Our live viewers took control and we followed. Great qu...
More commitments coming ... soon? | Cooking with Jake
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The game of football is won in the trenches. You've heard this. We have to agree. It starts and ends with the big guys up front on offense and defens...
Ohio State's (potentially) epic NFL Draft class | Draft guru Dane Brugler joins show
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know the Buckeyes have a star-studded crew of veteran talent this season. That's what happens when a class replete with NFL Draft worthy talent bas...
Who's in, who's out after huge visit weekend? | Don't question WR recruiting | Latest commits video
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's in? Who's out? Let's be honest, that's all you want to know these days: Which prospects will commit to Ohio State? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark...
Two Ohioans join fold | Weekend visits vibes report
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was an official visit weekend worthy of several shows. So several shows on the weekend Bucknutters will get. Today, Steve Helwagen and Dan Rubin ta...
BM5 - Happy Hour combo: Defensive depth chart deep dive | Viewers Q&A
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Day and Chip Kelly have combined forces this season and expectations are high. Well ... the BM5 and Bucknuts Happy Hour have combined for today's...
Latest intel on McNutt, Hill, Cook | St. Clair shining in Cali | Weekend visitors preview
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a fan of Ohio prospects, today is your day. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - two fine Ohioans themselves - get you fully up to speed on the r...
St. Clair sets 'Alpha Dog' status | Full report from Elite 11 in California
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tavien St. Clair arrived in Manhattan Beach, Calif., as the Elite 11 Finals' top-rated QB. After one day of competition, Ohio's alpha dog QB showed hi...
Commitments, official visitors, offered prospects | Taking stock of current surge
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commitments to end last week. Official visitors over the weekend. Star-studded Monday camp. Can Ohio State recruit or what? The Buckeyes have the nati...
Team deep dive | Rotations, replacements, real expectations
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We asked the Front Row for assistance. We needed a team deep dive to start the week. Sure, recruiting is huge and will dominate the rest of the mornin...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Breaking down the Buckeyes' offensive depth chart
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Partrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's offensive depth chart for the 2024 season. To learn more about...
Two big weekends coming up for Frye, Buckeyes
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Friday 5ish includes JBook and Dave Biddle discussing several Buckeye football topics, including recruiting. Can Justin Frye break through with of...
Gone campin' | Comprehensive visitors breakdown, analysis
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camp season is rolling in Columbus. It's staggering the amount of talent that's passed through the WHAC over the last few weeks. There's no sign thing...
Let's talk O-line recruiting
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, so of course we are going to focus on the negatives. Just joking. However, what are ...
Who's up next? | Prospect camps continue | Weekend welcome
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camps continue today at the WHAC. We will be there. Commitments continue to be considered. We are monitoring ... closely. Coveted prospects have recru...
Buckeyes land elite safety, vault to No. 1 class in the land
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The beat goes on for Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class as the Buckeyes landed the No. 2 safety prospect in the country, Faheem Delane. The Buckeyes h...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: First week of recruiting camps in the books | What's the latest with top prospects?
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first week of Ohio State's recruiting camps is in the books. What do Buckeye fans need to know about it? Patrick Murphy welcomes in Bill Kurelic t...
What is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year? That is the main topic Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. C...
Camp produces offers aplenty | Who's camping today?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Camp season at Ohio State began in earnest yesterday at the WHAC and surrounding environs. Key targets shined to earn Ohio State offers. You know sev...
Bo Knows Buckeyes | Expectations for Will Howard
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nation's No. 3 running back, Bo Jackson, selected Ohio State on Tuesday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle celebrate that, discuss ...
Red Carpet report extraordinaire | Hill the next ... ? | Are fried Twinkies good?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first official visit weekend was a rousing success. Welcome to your complete breakdown of the goings on. We break all the key visitors down into s...
How did big recruiting visit weekend go for Buckeyes? Good, good
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time will tell just how good of an official visit weekend this was for Ohio State. But the early returns are very positive for the Buckeyes. On today...
Sanders Jr. trending OSU's way? | Transfer rules banned | Vibes on big recruiting weekend
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is David Sanders Jr. trending Ohio State's way? What will the impact be with the NCAA banning transfer rules? Also, it's a big recruiting weekend fo...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Dave Biddle? | Get to know Bucknuts' editor
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy interviews Dave Biddle. What is Biddle's background? Get to know the Bucknuts editor. To learn mor...
Huge official visits weekend primer
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Official visits 'officially' begin tomorrow. But we can't wait. We dive deep on all the expected official visitors this weekend as the off-season recr...
Let's talk about the Big Ten
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle are going to talk at length about the Big Ten on today's show. Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference in 202...
Recruiting calendar reset | Official visit season beckons
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consider Memorial Day Weekend the calm before the storm. Official visit season is nearly upon us. The next four weekends will feature incredible talen...
Memorial Day edition: What will the future of college football look like?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Memorial Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. First and foremost, our deepest gratitude for all of the men and women who gave their l...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Steve Helwagen? Get to know the second-longest tenured member on the OSU beat
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Helwagen is the second-longest tenured member of the Ohio State sports beat, behind only Tim May. On today's BHH, Patrick Murphy gives the audie...
Schools can now pay players directly | What this means for OSU, future of college sports
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A landmark settlement on Thursday between the NCAA and three federal antitrust cases will pave the way for Ohio State and other major conference membe...
Five-star fiesta coming to Columbus?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports updated rankings were released yesterday. There are 16 new 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025? How many are committed to Ohio State? How ...
Rashida lawsuit v Florida start of a trend? | Buckeye 'crootin updates | O-line optimism?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or p...
Buckeyes speaking Ffrench? | Moore intrigue | Hoban's heroes
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there room at the WRU Inn? Of course there is. There's been lots of chatter surrounding elite '25 pass catchers Jaime French and Dakorien Moore. ...
OSU's title odds continue to improve | Vibes on Trey McNutt? | Marv sued by Fanatics
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We bounce around to several Ohio State topics on today's show as Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle. Items on the docket include: * When we did the show la...
Expectations for Buckeyes' LB corps? | TJ Alford still in | Blake Woodby out
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talking shop on the Morning 5. Here is the docket for today's show: * What can be expected fr...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Bill Kurelic? Get to know the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic. And you will get to know the Dean and how he broke into this business and more. ...
O-Line Offerpalooza | Porter's Excellent Ohio Adventure
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One thing all 'Nutters can agree on: Ohio State needs offensive linemen. Big ones, strong ones, fast ones, mean ones. Here's the good news: Ohio Sta...
Wide receiver outlook | What to expect from Egbuka, Smith, Tate, Inniss, Rodgers, Ballard, more
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop us if you've heard this one before: Ohio State will enter the upcoming college football season loaded at wide receiver. This fall, the Buckeyes...
Crowded RB recruiting? | What Brown can do | Life of Riley
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many running backs will Ohio State take in the Class of 2025? One? Two? Three? The Dean is here and has the answer. He also has names. Yep, Bill K...
Analyzing Buckeyes' QBs | OSU has inside track with 4-star OT?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to analyze Ohio State's 2024 quarterback room. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a close look at the Buckeyes' QBs, including...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Why players don't always transfer | Buckeyes still looking in transfer portal?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has not been one of the schools that has gone all in on the transfer portal. Under Ryan Day the last few years, the Buckeyes have conti...
Just how loaded is this OSU secondary? | Chances of landing David Sanders Jr.?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just how loaded is Ohio State's 2024 secondary? Well, on paper, it might be the best we've seen come through these parts ... and that's saying a lot. ...
When Chip comes calling | Ohio talent show on display
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to have Chip Kelly walk into your living room? Even better, what if he came to offer you a scholarship? Impactful. Kelly and the rest o...
Buckeyes' O-line breakdown
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On what is a loaded roster, the biggest question for Ohio State entering the 2024 season is the offensive line. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve...
Recruiting info extravaganza | Sanders, McNutt, Grady updates
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quality over quantity. That was the WHAC vibe over the weekend. It wasn't the overflow-type red carpet weekend we often discuss before and after ad na...