Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Episodes
Running back breakdown | Moore to come | Shopping for safety in portal?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show delves into various topics about Ohio State football with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Up first on the docket is our breakdown of the Buc...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Ohio State transfer portal review
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle break down how the transfer portal season went for Ohio State and more. To learn m...
Position breakdown: Defensive line | Surprised no OSU QBs transferred?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is time for another position breakdown on the show and today Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do a deep dive on Ohio State's defensive line. What can b...
Crystal Ball runs toward Columbus | Porter's Buckeye State odyssey
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need reasons to invest here today? How about Bill Kurelic tosses a Crystal Ball in the proper direction? Could we interest you in Mark Porter LIVE o...
Position breakdown: Tight end | Dust settles on portal
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The offseason is in full swing and we are going to do a series of position breakdowns on the show. We figured we would start with the glamor position ...
Ohio talent show review | Porter's road trip
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This past weekend brought out several stars to the Ohio camp circuit. Guess who was there? The Dean. Today is the inaugural NEO College Showcase cover...
Over/under 14.5 Buckeyes drafted in 2025? | Shaky offseason for Diebler?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could Ohio State set the record with 15 draft picks next year? We think there is a very good chance as we are setting the fake odds at our fake sports...
What to expect from the Chip Kelly effect
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What effect will Chip Kelly have on Ohio State’s offense? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do a deep dive on that on the Friday 5ish. Also on the docket...
Linebacker expectations | 'Tat 5' wants 2010 season restored
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There were some questions about Ohio State's linebackers entering spring. However, leaving spring there is quite a bit of optimism that the Buckeyes a...
Howard QB1? Which QB (if any) transfers? | Add OT via portal?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about Ohio State's quarterbacks on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. How confident are we that Will Howard will be the...
St. Clair superlatives | Buckeyes staff hits road
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future is so bright we gotta we (goodr) shades. We are talking quarterback and Ohio State, of course. Currently, the Buckeyes QB is an overflow ta...
Feeling a Draft | How many Buckeyes will be taken next year? | Okpara bails | Howard's pocket presence
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is NFL Draft week and that is cause for celebration. It will be a light year for Ohio State's standards with perhaps just five Buckeyes hearing the...
Wrapping up what we learned during spring ball | Quiet portal so far
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What did we learn about Ohio State's 2024 football team during spring ball? How do we feel about the Buckeyes heading into this season? Also, the tran...
Georgia on our mind | Devin Sanchez superlatives
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It used to be a real easy answer. The question: Which state produces the best Division I football talent? It was always Florida, California and Tex...
Portaling ... not so much? | Tales from trail
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dean on a Wednesday? How lucky are we? Yep, Bill Kurelic makes a surprise mid-week appearance to discuss the latest from the transfer portal and t...
Transfer Portal-Palooza kicks off | Spring Game superlatives | Meet the new commitments
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spring Game is in the books. The Spring Transfer Portal window opens today and will go on for two tumultuous weeks. We need a pair of guys to put ...
Spring gleaning | Portal predictions
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What did we glean during Ohio State's spring practices? Do we have more questions than answers heading into the summer months? Also, the transfer port...
What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's spring game
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What did we learn at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday? Do we have more questions than answers leaving spring and heading into the summer months? D...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Final thoughts before Ohio State's spring game
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is joined by Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle on this edition of the Happy Hour to give final thoughts before Ohio State's spring game. ...
Tackling OSU's spring game | Will Buckeyes add players via portal? Lose players?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's spring game is tomorrow (noon ET; FOX) and we were very pleased to learn that after a brief "thudding-up" format to begin the scrimmage, ...
Exclusive Bucknuts Q&A with Ryan Day
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bucknuts and THE Foundation hosted a Q&A session with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Thursday on Spaces on the social media platform X (formerly ...
Spring Game Red Carpet edition
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The forecast for Saturday at The Shoe: 65 degrees, sunny with partial chance of commitments. It's the Spring Game. It's an expected group of visitors ...
Meeting Carlos Locklyn | Grab RB from portal? | Sayin hype | Spring game format
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is a big day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will meet with new running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for the first time at noon. Hea...
Recruiting triple play with Ivins, Kurelic and Porter
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spring Game is almost here and the recruiting guest list is red carpet worthy, indeed. Who better to get you up to speed on all the names than 247...
Will one QB eclipse the other? | Bronny to OSU?
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's spring game is just five days away and we are of course anxious to see a lot of things from the Buckeyes on Saturday. Dan Rubin and Dave ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Spring ball surprises | Hoops changes | Recruiting names to know
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Happy Hour and is joined by Tim Hall and Bill Kurelic to talk spring football surprises, hoops chan...
With 1 week left of spring ball, what questions have been answered, remain for Buckeyes?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spring ball has flown by pretty fast and Ohio State will hold its annual spring game next Saturday at Ohio Stadium (noon ET; FOX). With a little more ...
New coach, new offers? | Weekend commitment watch activated
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new running backs coach in Carlos Locklyn. Did he bring any recruiting faves from his Oregon stint to the table? He did. Does Locklyn ha...
How will RB carries be divided for Buckeyes?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Day allowed Tony Alford to decide how to divide the playing time at running back for Ohio State, so we presume the same will be true with Ca...
Recruiting gone wild | New RBs coach named
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last time we convened with our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, we previewed a weekend that could potentially produce a commitment or two. Well ... h...
Biggest takeaways from scrimmage | RB coach on the way? | Recruiting bonanza
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is tons of Ohio State football information to discuss on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. What were our biggest takeaways from the B...
Buying the Sayin hype? | Stock up: McDonald, Moore
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of hype surrounding Ohio State true freshman quarterback Julian Sayin. Are we buying it? How about you ask us that after tomorrow's scr...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Top college football contenders | Ohio State spring practice continues
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Happy Hour, where he discusses college football contenders in 2024, plus highlights from Ohio State...
The Foundation's Brian Schottenstein on all things NIL | New QBs to consider? | Weekend commitment watch
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the absolute latest on Ohio State's NIL efforts? Want to be completely informed about a big recruiting weekend ahead? This is your show. ...
Catching up with Monica | Does Paris Johnson help OSU recruit O-linemen?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome back Monica Daniels -- Paris Johnson Jr.'s mother -- to the show today to get her unique perspective on a multitude of top...
Updated recruiting priorities | QB offer carousel spins | Portal for OL?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who's the QB of the future at Ohio State ... and by that we mean after Tavien St. Clair. The answer: Nobody knows but there are now five offers out to...
What is biggest question mark facing Buckeyes in 2024? | Big recruiting weekend wrap-up
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As usual, there is plenty to discuss on the Monday show. Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle to banter about the following: * What is the biggest question mar...
Iron sharpens iron | Search for RB coach continues
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is loaded at several positions with talent and depth in 2024. Wide receiver and cornerback each would have a salient argument as to why the...
Elite visitors report | Where to at RB coach? | Who's en route?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week of Spring Practice and coveted visitors. Who better to get you up to speed than our dynamic duo: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? We d...
🏀 NCAA Tournament preview spectacular 🔥 Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander pick every game in their brackets - Eye on College Basketball podcast
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywher...
Portal gone wild? | Murray to be next RB coach? | Fryar making strides
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Pate reported on Tuesday that "Kadyn Proctor returning to Alabama isn't even top-3 of wildest portal rumblings this week." Pate went on to say f...
Best fit at RB coach? | Visitor list extraordinaire
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know Tony Alford is out. But who's in? Ryan Day meets the media today after a Spring Practice ready to welcome and elite guest list of recruits. Q...
Jake Diebler hire the right move? | Spring ball resumes tomorrow
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Diebler had the interim tag removed and will be Ohio State's head men's basketball coach. Diebler signed a 5-year contract yesterday and will hav...
Who will Day turn to as Buckeyes' next RB coach?
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It happened two days ago and it still feels strange. Running backs coach Tony Alford has departed Ohio State for Michigan. What led up to this? And ...
Alford's exit impact | Crystal Balls rolling towards WHAC
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to take a new assistant coaching gig. But trading Scarlet and Gray threads for khaki pants? That's another thing entirely ... and yet t...
Bucknuts Instant Reaction: Tony Alford leaves Ohio State for Michigan
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, this one certainly raised eyebrows. Running backs coach Tony Alford is leaving Ohio State for ... Michigan? Yes, Michigan. Patrick Murphy, Bill ...
Is corner deepest position on this extremely deep team? | Will all five QBs stick around?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's 2024 roster is extremely talented and might be the deepest we can recall at several positions. Might cornerback be the deepest position g...
Moore to see? | Kurelic's Cleveland height | Big dudes needed
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's current roster is enjoying Spring Break. You know what that means: No news is GOOD news. Ohio State's current staff? Hard at work trying ...
Early storylines from Buckeyes' spring ball | All Diebs does is win
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy first week of spring ball for Ohio State and the Buckeyes are off this week for spring break. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Recapping first week of spring ball
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and looks back on the first week of Ohio State's spring practices. To learn m...
Howard definitely QB1 this season? | Knowles confident in Buckeyes' LBs
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first two practices of spring, Devin Brown has been going first during quarterback drills and has been followed by Will Howard. Some have o...
Sanchez, St. Clair, Offord on the rise | Camp continues | Today's visitors
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three of the top six players in the country? Is that something that would interest you? Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic join to let you know where Tavien...
Unpacking all the goods from first day of spring ball | Early impressions of Chip Kelly
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There was a multitude of good information gathered on the Buckeyes during the first practice of spring yesterday. The media also chatted with Ryan Da...
Spring has sprung | Guest list breakdown
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially here. Spring Practice kicks off today. Let's try and stay calm. Reports are already flying out of the WHAC this a.m. Position changes ...
The fun begins today | Impact of Chip Kelly's offense?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fun begins today. At 11 a.m., the media will interview the following Ohio State players: Quarterbacks Devin Brown, Will Howard and Lincoln Kie...
Who is Buckeyes' WILL linebacker in '24? | Another W for Diebs
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle look forward to spring football beginning next week for Ohio State. Specifically, who will step up as th...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: What to expect from Buckeyes' transfers in 2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first-ever Leap Day edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy delves into expectations for Ohio State's talented crop of transfers. To learn ...
Marvelous Marv | O-line recruiting update | AAU football?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Marvin Harrison, Jr., the safest NFL Draft pick ever at Ohio State? What names do we need to know on the offensive line recruiting front? Is footba...
Spring ball storylines for Buckeyes | Bears to take QB, or stick with Justin Fields?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a look at the biggest storylines for Ohio State with spring practice just around the corner. What...
Summer of St. Clair? | Kelly, Laurinaitis take to trail
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Chip Kelly recruit? Can James Laurinaitis recruit? Two high-profile staff maneuvers. Two big-time talent hawks? We are going to find out. What p...
Buckeyes tackle NFL Combine | Hardwood heroics
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your annual Ohio State convention won't have as many Buckeyes as once thought but the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week will still feature several...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Diving into Buckeyes' coaching staff | What's left for Ohio State hoops?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Timmy Hall. The main topics of discussions are the new hirings on OSU's coaching staff, the im...
Another day, another bad idea by college football | Styles' role for 2024?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It appears as though college football is close to moving its early signing period up three weeks in December, which in our opinion does nothing to sol...
Crystal clear? | Hartline's typecasting | Jordon rules
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a buzz when it comes to Ohio State football. Offseason additions and retentions have confidence peaking in these parts. Rest on your laurels t...
Laurinaitis, Guerrieri make impressive impressions | The problem with the CFP's '5+7' format
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's newest defensive position coaches -- James Laurinaitis and Matt Guerrieri -- met with the media yesterday and they were nothing short of ...
Are Ohio State's linebackers national championship-caliber?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is going to be a fun day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will interview freshly-minted Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis...
Animal instincts | 2024 defense shaping up to be elite | 2-year extension for LJ | Holt's replacement?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Little Animal got a big promotion. James Laurinaitis is now Ohio State's linebackers coach after serving as a grad assistant in 2023. Now, to be...
Primary secondary targets | Ohio State camp offers up for grabs | Who replaces Holtmann?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too much secondary talent to consider? That's crazy talk. Is it? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back by popular demand to discuss plenty - including...
Instant Reaction: Ohio State fires Chris Holtmann | Why now? | Possible replacments
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
News broke at just past noon today that Ohio State has fired head men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann. The Buckeyes dropped to 14-11 overall and ...
Will Howard expectations | Depth chart behind him? | Hoops coach hot board
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are expectations for Will Howard as Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2024? What will the depth chart look like behind him? Which QB is most...
Oh, Henry! | Fancying Florida | Can Chip recruit?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are going to find out if Ohio State is really WRU. The lone commitment in the Class of 2026 - Cincy star Chris Henry, Jr., - is transferring to nat...
What will Chip Kelly bring to Buckeyes' offense?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do we expect out of Chip Kelly as Ohio State's offensive coordinator? What can he do specifically to enhance Ryan Day's offense, which has bee...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Bye, bye Bill O'Brien | Hello Chip Kelly?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was quick. The Bill O'Brien era as Ohio State's offensive coordinator lasted all of three weeks. Is Chip Kelly next man up? Patrick Murphy ...
If BoB bolts for BC, who do we want as OC?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday and there is still no resolution on the Bill O'Brien front? So much for everything getting wrapped up on Monday. Meaning, not three days...
Top targets in focus | NSD wrap | Digestible Chip?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another National Signing Day in the books. It wasn't the usual chaotic escapade given the recruiting calendar changes but the impact is clear. Our guy...
Bucknuts Morning 5: Ryan Day to meet with media today | Holtmann's last stand?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It certainly is not your classic "signing day" but it is still a big day on the Ohio State football beat. The media will meet with OSU head coach Ryan...
Five-star fiesta continues | Yellowhammer State takeover? | Beantown bolt?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another weekend, another 5-star addition to the secondary. Apparently, this is what Tim Walton and Ohio State do. Is there signs of a slow down? No .....
Walton's World | What's up with O'Brien?
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Tim Walton was hired two years ago by Ryan Day, we thought it was a solid move. Oh boy were we wrong. It was a grand slam home run. Walton is ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: What to do with Ohio State hoops | Impressions of Will Howard, Seth McLaughlin
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall to talk OSU hoops. Also, Patrick gives his impressions of Will Howard and Seth...
Even more good news on horizon for Buckeyes? | Who will step up at linebacker?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty on the docket on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State has already landed the No. 1 cornerback in the country in ...
Ozzy-fest in Columbus? | Offord's possible acceptance
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another day ... another key target emerges in the transfer portal? Another weekend ... another key defensive back target is visiting? It's always some...
What to expect from Buckeyes' transfers in 2024
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's 5-man class of transfers is very impressive and they met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday. What are expectations for C...
High on Lowe | In the Works?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a few days since our guys Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter joined us. In what is now customary Ohio State offseason fashion, the Buckeyes adde...
Monday morning quarterbacking: Expectations for Will Howard | Who will be backup?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have an unprecedented situation at Ohio State with five scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, four of which have never gone through spring ball a...
Our favorite moves this month from OSU
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a January like none other for Ohio State's football program (alright, not counting early 2003 and early 2015 when the Buckeyes won nationa...
Exit up North | Weekend commitment watch activated
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michigan's title glow has dimmed as Jim Harbaugh decided to boogie for the West Coast. It's a darn shame. Who goes with Jimmy to the Los Angeles Charg...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: OSU is all in for 2024, but what if it goes wrong?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Day and Ohio State have pushed their chips to the center of the table and said 2024 is their year. And there continues to be good reason for that...
National title or bust for Buckeyes? | Hotter seat for Holtmann
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are not typically "national championship or bust" people here at Bucknuts. But is 2024 the exception to that rule as Ohio State is concerned? We ar...
Get Carter? | 'Apex predator' perspective
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was up yesterday? No 5-star additions for Ohio State? Weak. But seriously folks ... things are crazy good. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter last join...
Just Sayin: Buckeys continue to dominate portal | Fong's reaction
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After landing the top overall player in the transfer portal on Friday -- safety Caleb Downs -- the news couldn't get much better for Ohio State, rig...
Thoughts on Buckeyes bringing Bill O'Brien in as OC
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of speculation, Ryan Day has decided to hire Bill O'Brien as Ohio State's offensive coordinator. What do we think of this move? Jonah ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: 🍺 Talking about new Ohio State AD Ross Bjork
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle to discuss the hiring of Ross Bjork as AD, whether it wa...
Downs dream alive? | Bjork's tune | Huge visit weekend ahead
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has made several impact additions via the transfer portal. Now the fight is on to make possibly the biggest non-QB addition in portal annal...
Ohio State's NFL Draft role call with guru Dane Brugler
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're thrilled to welcome back NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler from The Athletic. He treats us to several appearances each draft cycle to detail the...
Beam up Kirks | Speaking Ffrench | Tide moving out?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whew! We've actually had a few days to breathe. Ohio State's transfer portal fury has relented ... for now. But work on the recruiting trail is never ...
Stacked 2024 depth chart taking shape for Buckeyes
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the 5ish last left you on Friday, even more good news has rolled in for Ohio State. J.T. Tuimoloau and TreVeyon Henderson announced they are...
Emeka is back | Coaching news on horizon for Buckeyes?
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good news continues to roll in for Ohio State at this very early stage of the offseason. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka announced on Thursday that h...
Return engagements ... LIVE! | Staff changes | Add Alabamans? | Buckeyes QB lineage ahead
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anything going on? Holy Cow. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here as the news flies in fast and furious. Here's what we got for you: * LIVE announcem...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Analyzing the Buckeyes' good start to the offseason
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic to analyze the good start to the offseason for OSU and what might be comin...
Is RT next priority for Buckeyes in portal? | Answering your other questions
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is doing a bang up job in the portal to kick off the offseason. Thus far, the Buckeyes have landed quarterback Will Howard, running back ...