Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Well, that didn't take long. An Ohio judge gave an injunction to 15 Division I college basketball players on Thursday who are challenging the new "5-to-play-5 rule" in college athletics. This means, for now, they will all be able to play during the 2026-27 season. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that development, plus: * Who is the best defensive tackle on this year's Ohio St...

The dog days of summer are here and we aim to get you through. Garrick Hodge handles it all today as Mark Porter tends to life outside the show. But fret not! We dive deep on Class of 2028 prospect you need to get familiar with. This just in: Wide receivers like Ohio State. A lot. All that plus a Brad appearance and Garrick empties out the summer camp notebook. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutte...

A total of 19 players on Ohio State's roster picked up an extra season of eligibility late last month when the new "5-to-play-5" rule was instituted by the NCAA. Who are the 19 players? And which of them might take advantage of the extra year? Also, how does the Buckeyes' running back room stack up with some of the better ones we've seen around these parts? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday...

Ohio State is applying the finishing touches the Class of 2027. Several elite targets remain and we address who and when the verdict will arrive. But the majority of today's show is about who has 'next'? It's time to begin learning the Class of 2028 in earnest. Who better to do that with than our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter? The answer: Nobody. That means you've come to the right place. Spend 5i...

We answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. What is the latest with David Gabriel Georges? Will first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have full autonomy this season? When will Legend Bey score his first touchdown for the Buckeyes? That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class is cleared for takeoff. The latest commitment for the Buckeyes came in the form of 5-star wide receiver Jett Harrison on Friday. He is the brother of former OSU WR Marvin Harrison Jr., and continues what has been an amazing streak on the recruiting front for the Buckeyes. Also, is it "inevitable" that one day major college football players will be considered "emp...

The beat goes on. We all fretted when Brian Hartline took the promotion at South Florida. Could new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton fill Hartline's Shaq-sized shoes? Thus far, it's been a slam dunk for Hankton and all dunk contest judges would give him a 10 for Wednesday's bucket: Jett Harrison. Marvin, Sr.'s son and Marvin, Jr.'s little brother verbally committed to Ohio State to bolster Clas...

Is a "Big 5" emerging in terms of the college football teams that spend the most on NIL? It sure looks like it. And yes, Ohio State is one of the five. Who are the others? And where is this information coming from? That is the main topic of discussion on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy, who also discuss Ohio State's recruiting heater and more.

Ohio State added three commitments since Friday and we need to talk about it. Our Garrick Hodge is here. Our Mark Porter is here.  Caden Moss committed. Jordan Donahoo committed. Markus Fakatou committed.  Who deserves credit for all the 'yes' work? There's plenty to go around. Spend 5ish with us this a..m, 'Nutters!

Is playing an extremely tough regular-season schedule a good idea in the era of a 12-team College Football Playoff, or is it akin to shooting yourself in the foot? Well, we are about to find out this year given Ohio State's brutal slate that includes three teams widely ranked within the top-5 nationally (Texas, Indiana, Oregon), plus three other squads that are expected to be ranked (USC, Michigan...

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke to the local media for an hour on Thursday and many topics were covered. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle read between the lines of some of Bjork's comments and what they mean for Ohio State football moving forward. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Is there anything more reliable than the Glenville Pipeline's flow to Ohio State? Oh, there's something alright. It's called modern recruiting. The confluence of these factors will coalesce today when Kaylon Bailey commits. The Class of 2027 defensive standout is expected to make the call today between Ohio State and ... Colorado? Yes, the Fighting Deion Sanders. Our Garrick Hodge breaks it all do...

Redshirts and sixth-year seniors will no longer be a thing in college sports as the Division I Council voted unanimously to pass the "5-to-play-5" rule on Tuesday, meaning athletes will have five years to play five seasons. The clock begins when they enroll as a freshman or when they turn 19, whichever comes first. How might this impact Ohio State? And what do we think about the rule overall? Dave...

Hold on to your hats, 'Nutters, this show moves fast. There's a lot to cover. First Class of 2029 commitment? Family legacy in sight in 2028? Clarity at quarterback in 2027? DGG and friend on their way? Film room love for recent commitment Jaden Carey? Yes, all that. And more. A lot more.  Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here ... and they cook! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

If you could add any former Ohio State player to the 2026 roster, who would it be? You can only choose one. That is one of the topics of today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Also, why is no one talking about the fact that Oregon is replacing both coordinators this year? Well, we're going to talk about it. That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

For a while, it seemed as if the long-standing relationship between 2027 quarterback Brady Edmunds and Ohio State was headed for a breakup. Edmonds has been verbally committed to Ohio State for over a year-and-a-half (Dec. 2, 2024, to be exact). However, when the Buckeyes started looking at other QBs in the 2027 class, and when Edmunds started considering other programs like UCLA, it appeared as t...

Ohio State's practice fields were buzzing yesterday. Recruiting camp brought out the stars. Committed quarterbacks. Offered quarterbacks. Elite skill talent. Future impact linemen. Camp also attracted our guys lead by Garrick Hodge and the reporting was intense! We break it all down with Garrick and get Mark Porter's on-the-road vibes after spending yesterday in Happy Valley. Enough for this show?...

What will college football look like in the future? Are we headed for a collective bargaining agreement that would make the players employees? That is one of the topics of discussion on today's show as Ben Koo of Awful Announcing drops by to join Dave Biddle. Also on the agenda: * Ohio State has a brutal regular-season schedule, but the Buckeyes are still the favorites to win the national champion...

Are you ready for another week of camp? You best be. Ohio State will host prospects again today and Thursday. There's a 7-on-7 event scheduled for Wednesday. That day also brings certain well-known guys (see Edmunds, Brady). We welcome in Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to preview today's red carpet rollout for priority targets Tyzon Swann (nation's No. 1 DT in '28) and Lucas Prock ('28 QB with...

Which Ohio State players are headed for breakout seasons in 2026? That is what Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will predict on the Monday 5ish.

We are having a Buckeye fantasy draft on today's show, as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will draft offensive skilled position players from the Jim Tressel era on. JBook and Dave will each end up with one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Also, continuing a topic from The Front Row message board from yesterday, what was the best move of the offseason for the Buc...

The talent show at Ohio State continues. Here's the good thing: Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are on the case. Our guys share expert witness vibes from recruiting camps this week in Columbus. We drill down today on prospects that earned offers and others whose recruitment progressed. What did Michigan legacy and Ohio native Asa Birch have to say? Hint: You will like it. Who earned offers and...

Will Big Ten teams follow through on the threat to not schedule Texas Tech in any sport, due to the Brendan Sorsby situation? Or is that just posturing?  What starting jobs are still undecided for Ohio State with preseason camp less than two months away? What were takeaways from the first recruiting camp of the summer at OSU on Tuesday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that and much mor...

They come from all over this wonderful country. It's Camp Day at Ohio State. Anyone interested in playing football for the Buckeyes better be ready. Our guys certainly are. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here ... and he's got company. We dive deep on what you can expect from today's Ohio State recruiting camp and how you can follow in REAL TIME along with Garrick and our guys cove...

You down with DGG?  Yeah, you know me.  Will the nation's No. 2 running back recruit in the 2027 class, David Gabriel Georges, end up selecting Ohio State? Or will he stay in his home state of Tennessee? Also, what is our confidence level for the Buckeyes' offensive line this year on a scale of 1-10? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle that and much more on the Monday 5ish.