Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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 nauseam. No, Ohio State hosted an smaller, elite group that included legitimately high-profile prospects. Who was here? How did it go? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to inform you on the weekend's visitors, Mark's two-week Ohio journey and where the...

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 Buckeyes' running backs this season. Will  TreVeyon Henderson  and  Quinshon Judkins  prove they are the best 1-2 punch at the RB position in the country this season? How do we feel about true freshmen  James Peoples  and  Sam Williams-Dixon ? Will thir...

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.

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 be expected from this unit in 2024? How will the Buckeyes' D-line measure up against the nation's best? What does the depth look like? Also, it appears as though those boats were in fact burned. Devin Brown didn't enter the transfer portal. Nor did an...

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 on the recruiting trail from a previously undisclosed SW Ohio locale? Is that not enough? How about inside info on the next great wide receiver in Ohio? Believe it or not, there's even more than that coming your way. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutte...

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 for  Ohio State : the tight ends. Wait, what? Alright, it might not quite be the marquee position for the Buckeyes, but it will be an important part of Chip Kelly's offense. How is the depth chart shaping up with fifth-year senior  Gee Scott Jr. , fo...

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 covering seven schools. Guess who is there? The Grand Poobah. That's right, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back to bring you the latest from the trail - literally. And ... we even witnessed a Buckeye enter the transfer portal during the show! Spend 5ish...

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 sportsbook at 14.5 players from OSU drafted in 2025. Also, the transfer portal closes after tomorrow and so far OSU has avoided any notable departures. Also, has it been a disappointing offseason for Jake Diebler and Ohio State's basketball program thus fa...

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 is talk about OSU’s offensive line, expectations for Jeremiah Smith and thoughts on the NFL Draft.

There were some questions about Ohio State's linebackers entering spring. However, leaving spring there is quite a bit of optimism that the Buckeyes are set up very nicely at linebacker. The projected starters look good with fifth-year senior  Cody Simon  and junior  C.J. Hicks . Also turning in good springs were junior  Sonny Styles  and third-year sophomore  Gabe Powers , who are both sure to pl...

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 Buckeyes' starter and perform well? If Howard is the starter, it seems likely that another quarterback will transfer. Who might that be? Or is there a legit chance all five scholarship QBs stick around for the 2024 season? Also, are the Buckeyes loo...

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 talent situation and we are monitoring ... closely.  On display this past weekend down the street from The Shoe at Upper Arlington High, the younger signal callers took the stage. Ohio ... QBs ... big stage ... must be time for future Buckeye Tavien St...

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 their names called this week. However, that is perfectly fine with us because it means a bunch of guys came back who would have at least been second-day (second-third round) picks. Speaking of all those guys coming back, just how many OSU players will b...

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 transfer portal has been very quiet for OSU thus far. With heavy emphasis on the last two words of the previous sentence. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that in detail on the Friday 5ish.

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 Texas. And those states still produce a ton of talent. But right now the state boasting the BEST talent is Georgia. And wouldn't ya know, Ohio State is doing work in the Bulldogs' backyard. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on four elite G...

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 the recruiting trail. Is there an Ohio State exodus ahead? Could the Buckeyes possibly keep all five QBs? Will an Ohio QB head for the SEC? Who else could seeker greener pastures? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 everything in context, to show us the way. The guys you need are Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic. Luckily, they are here with us today. Sit back and enjoy ...

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 portal window opens Tuesday. Where might the Buckeyes add a player or three? Where are they likely to lose a few players to the portal? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

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? Dave Biddle hosted our postgame podcast,  What We Learned Live , today from the press box at Ohio Stadium to detail what was gleaned today and throughout spring ball for the Buckeyes. Biddle is joined early in the show by Bill Kurelic who gives the la...

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.

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, that the Buckeyes will actually be tackling. Yes, real football! Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Will Ohio State look to add players via the transfer portal when the window opens on Monday? * Is it a safe bet that the...

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 Twitter). Coach Day covered a lot of ground, including how THE Foundation is helping with OSU's NIL efforts, Day's thoughts on his 2024 team and much more.

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 that is red carpet worthy. Our guys - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - get you more than ready. Flip an elite receiver? Host more Georgia stars? Treat the best of Ohio to a wonderful weekend? All in the mix ... plus we have EXCLUSIVE video of recent Oh...

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. Head coach  Ryan Day  will also field questions from reporters. As for Locklyn, he is inheriting an excellent room that is headlined by  TreVeyon Henderson  and  Quinshon Judkins . However, the Buckeyes did just lose  Dallan Hayden  to the portal. Does...

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 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins? We dive deep on freshman Jeremiah Smith with the Florida-based Ivins before breaking down numerous '25 and '26 prospects. Then it's Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to talk Marquise Davis and the huge weekend ahe...