Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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 Biddle talk in-depth about OSU football on today's show and what we are most curious to see from the Scarlet & Gray. First and foremost, will there be any separation between Devin Brown and Will Howard at quarterback? Or will that competition con...

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 changes and recruiting names to know

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 than one week remaining, what questions have been answered for the Buckeyes this spring? What questions remain unanswered? Do we think the offensive line can be national championship-caliber this season? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle that and m...

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 have a bead on backs that were already on the Ohio State radar?  He does. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to get you up to speed all of those targets. We also dive deep on impending visitors like tight end Nate Roberts, offensive lineman Avery Gach...

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  Carlos Locklyn  coaching the Buckeyes' RBs. Day has not been shy about calling it "the best running back room in the country" and that begs a question: How will the carries be divided between  TreVeyon Henderson  and  Quinshon Judkins ? Are we expecti...

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 ... how about four? And a new running backs coach while we're at it? Yep, there's plenty for us to discuss so sit back and enjoy the chatter! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 Buckeyes' scrimmage on Saturday? What do we think about the news that OSU is on the verge of hiring  Carlos Locklyn  as running backs coach? And if you blinked, you likely missed the Buckeyes landing a 2025 recruiting commitment over the last few days...

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 scrimmage, all of which is open to the media? No, we will discuss that on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * How do we feel overall about the QB position for the Buckeyes this season? * Other than the QBs, what are we...

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Happy Hour, where he discusses college football contenders in 2024, plus highlights from Ohio State's spring practices thus far.

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. The Foundation's Brian Schottenstein joins to provide the latest on Ohio State's NIL surge and take a bunch of your questions. This is can't-miss stuff. Then Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter hop on to preview a linebacker target's commitment, new QBs on...

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 topics. Does Paris help Ohio State in the recruitment of offensive linemen? He is not allowed to do certain things per NCAA rules, but he is allowed to talk to recruits when they are on campus and things of that nature. What advice does Monica give to...

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 '26 signal callers. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to bring you up to speed on all of Ohio State's updated recruiting vibes. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 mark/area of concern for Ohio State entering the 2024 season? * Dan gives a recap of the big recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes. * We are hearing really good things about a young, backup defensive tackle for OSU. * Our friend Josh Pate is still saying...

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 they should be atop the list. And one of the most interesting aspects of the open practice windows this spring -- all two of them -- has been watching the Buckeyes' wideouts and corners go head-to-head. If "iron sharpens iron" then the Buckeyes are goin...

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 dive deep on standout Ohioan Justin Hill, break down the recruitment of elite Georgian Tyler Atkinson and so much more. Yes, we know you called in "sick" today (and tomorrow). Work in some BM5 action to go with your NCAA Tourney love. Spend 5ish with u...

Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.  The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more! (01:00) - Kansas Kevi...

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 fans across the country likely are not prepared for how crazy this particular transfer portal window will be. Might this also affect Ohio State? In what way? On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * Who might be the next...

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. Question: Who better to put all of that into proper context than our very own Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Answer: Nobody. So let's not waste any time.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 have his introductory press conference today at the Schott. Do we think this was a good decision by Ross Bjork and the Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that on today's show. Also, spring football practice resumes on Tuesday after OSU took las...

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 more importantly, who might  Ryan Day  target to replace Alford in Columbus? Furthermore, what is the timetable here? When can we expect the new RB coach to be hired? Also, the beat goes on for  Jake Diebler  and the OSU men's basketball team. Or, sh...

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 that is what we're dealing with. Tony Alford left his position as Ohio State's running backs coach to take a similar position in Ann Arbor.  The heck? We dive deep on the move with 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, who boasts an extended working relationship...

Well, this one certainly raised eyebrows. Running backs coach Tony Alford is leaving Ohio State for ... Michigan? Yes, Michigan. Patrick Murphy, Bill Kurelic and Dave Biddle discuss what this means for the Buckeyes and more.

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 group on this team, which is saying a lot? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' corners, opine whether all five scholarship quarterbacks will still be here in the fall, analyze the way OSU's offensive line is shaping up and more f...

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 to add future Buckeyes to the mix. Here's a name to know: Dakorien Moore, Class of 2025 wide receiver from Duncanville (Texas). Sure, it's shocking Brian Hartline is chasing another elite prospect ... or not. Moore, committed to LSU, is expected to v...

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 take a look at the early storylines from camp, such as the competition at quarterback, expectations for Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith and much more. Also, Ohio State's men's basketball team is now 5-1 under Jake Diebler following a 22-point win at...