Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Pat Murphy and JBook take a stroll down memory lane before answering questions from the 'Nutters ...

Six key recruits are headed for Columbus this weekend.  Garrick Hodge is here to let you know exactly who and why each plays a potentially key role in Ohio State's future. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Scarlet and Gray ... and black occasionally ... with stripes ... or maybe all white? Every 'Nutters has a favorite Ohio State jersey look. Which is the best? Pat Murphy joins the show to detail his recent jersey deep dive with the behind-the-scenes leverage pullers. But that's not all. We discuss: * Why so much Julian Sayin angst? * What is the ideal college football playoff system? * Is the 5-to-...

It was not a crowded recruiting weekend. But it was hugely important. Three key Class of 2027 targets - DL Marcus Fakatou, RB David Gabriel-Georges and WR Benny Easter - and a recent Ohio State commitment - LB Prince Goldsby - all came to Columbus. Was the meter moved? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter bring you the latest. That's before a deep dive into the film of commitment Angelo Smith, the first...

Welcome to June, 'Nutters! There's plenty to discuss and we are fortunate to have Steve Helwagen here to wax poetic as Dave Biddle vacations, sunning himself in a discreet Caribbean locale. No beach time for the Buckeyes, however. We dive deep on a few overarching topics: * Was there a Michigan win hangover last season? * Is Ohio State's vaunted '26 schedule actually a bit overrated? * Julian Sayi...

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy will predict which Ohio State players will finish first, second, third and fourth on the team in major statistical categories in 2026. The categories are: * Rushing yards. * Receptions. * Receiving yards. * Total touchdowns. * Sacks. * Tackles-for-loss. * Tackles. * Interceptions. Again, we're not just picking who will finish first on the Buckeyes in...

Mother Nature is an Ohio State fan?  Given this weekend's glorious weather forecast, it's a real possibility. Several key recruiting targets are expected to hit the red carpet in Columbus this weekend and sunny skies are expected. Garrick Hodge is here with names and info: David Garbiel-Georges, Marcus Fakatou and Benny Easter.  Mark Porter joins with his own evaluations. Other topics broached: *...

We are happy to welcome Dan Hope from Eleven Warriors to the show. Dan and Dave Biddle will discuss the following and more on today's program: * Reacting to Ohio State being the betting favorite to win the 2026 national championship. What other national title odds jump out at us? * How do the Heisman odds look for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith? * Speaking of Sayin, he seems to have a decent amou...

We've got the band back together. Garrick Hodge is back after a week's sojourn. Mark Porter is here. And of course, your Buckeyes handled their end with a Memorial Day commitment! We dive deep on Prince Goldsby, Ohio State trending for an all-time defensive line haul and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Are we not talking enough about the impact first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is going to have at Ohio State this year? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * Who will blink first in the "CFP standoff" between Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commish Greg Sankey? Petitti wants a 24-team field. And if he do...

Mark Porter has seen more Ohio prospects than anyone this offseason. It's true. Has it been easy? If you like being away from your family, fast food and motels ... sure. It's certainly been productive. Nobody has the knowledge our guy does. Today's show not only has video from his latest stop but also praise and insight on Tim Hinton, the Ohio State assistant coach out on the road almost as much a...

We are happy to welcome in longtime Ohio State beat writer Doug Lesmerises to today's show. Doug and Dave Biddle will discuss the following: * Does the NCAA have any teeth left? We're about to find out due to this Brendan Sorsby situation. How is there any gray area here when discussing someone who bet on his own team? * Ranking the former Ohio State wide receivers who are currently in the NFL. *...

Perhaps order has been restored. Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton defensive back Monsanna Torbert Jr.  decommitted from Indiana on Monday . Word is his home state team is looking quite good now. It just feels right, doesn't it? Another feel good moment happened over the weekend when Florida defensive end Wyatt Smith committed to Ohio State. Mark Porter hits the solo expert hot seat today as Garrick Hod...

Which transfer will make the biggest impact for Ohio State this year? Is a 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable at some point in the near future? How big of a get is 2027 defensive end Wyatt Smith? Cameron Teague-Robinson of The Athletic joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle predict the 2026 Big Ten standings in football, 1-8. (Sorry, teams 9-18.) Do we have Ohio State in the No. 1 spot? Where does Michigan fall? What about Penn State and others? And are their clear "tiers" when breaking this topic down? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Recruiting for Ohio State has reached grinder mode. Road trips. Flights. Trains. Horse and buggy. Whatever it takes to see and court the next Buckeyes, this staff is on it. So is our Mark Porter! He joins us to start the show from a stationary spot - a rarity these days. Mark has video of several elite Ohioans in action. It's stuff you don't want to miss. Garrick Hodge is here, too! He lets you kn...

What will be Ohio State's strengths and weaknesses in 2026? That is the main topic of discussion as Dave Biddle welcomes in Stephen Means from Cleveland.com to today's show. Also discussed is players who surprised during spring ball, a look at the Buckeyes' tough schedule this season and more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Auditions everywhere. That's the current vibe for Ohio State football recruiting. Many want in. Few will actually enter. This is the time Ohio State's staff dials in on who to grant the elite opportunity. That means scouring Ohio. That means inviting coveted prospects from all over the country to campus.  Garrick Hodge was at Under Armour's Columbus camp over the weekend. Mark Porter has traversed...

What changes can fans expect at Ohio Stadium in 2026? How many true freshmen will play over 100 snaps for the Buckeyes this season?  Those are just two of the questions from Bucknuts subscribers that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin answer on a mailbag edition of the Monday 5ish.

The College Football Playoff expanding from 12 teams seems inevitable. When the CFP does expand, what's the right amount of teams? Fourteen? What about 16? Are we really serious about 24, or is that far too many? And if the CFP does expand, does that mean conference championship games will be eliminated? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, take a look at 2027 quarterback recruiting for Ohio...

It's the offseason. Time to cool off, relax and get your mind off football ... if you aren't a real 'NUTTER. There's no time to relax. It's the height of the grind in recruiting season. We have Mark Porter to prove it. We open the show with Mark reporting from the road alongside a litany of college coaches on the same summer showcase gauntlet. You'll have to tune in to see where Mark was this morn...

Ohio State signed 17 players via the transfer portal this year, with many of the notable additions coming on the defensive side of the ball. What overall grade would we give the Buckeyes for their haul of players from the portal? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

It's that time of year again. Mark Porter has let his family and those close to him know: "I'm busy." That's because it is 'Showcase Season' in Ohio. High school football fields across the state are filled with college-hopeful prospects, college coaches who share the same hope ... and Mark. We open the show with Mark - from the road in a car with a new right rear tire - letting you know the gauntl...

Who are the likely future first-round NFL Draft picks that are currently on Ohio State's roster? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

Why are some college football fans hating on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith? And are the sentiments completely unfair for the Buckeye star? Jonah Booker certainly thinks so. Also, there's not a realistic chance that Julian Sayin would return to OSU for the 2027, right? Wait, there is a chance? Maybe, maybe not. JBook and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.