Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

The Front Row message board was loaded with great questions from our subscribers. The People's Champ is here to provide answers. Yep, Matt Baxendell is here for his usual Wednesday chat and today the focus is on the team. We've been going heavy on recruiting and will continue to do but we thought a show dedicated to the current squad is in order. Bax tackled questions about future household names,...

Official visit season is over ... for now. College coaches are supposed to be relaxing. Here at Bucknuts? NO TIME OFF! So we brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for some overtime. Now that Ohio State has wrapped up the hosting stage, we need the Fong's vibe on the following prospects:  Aaron Scott, Guerby Lambert, Brandon Baker, Kyngstonn Vilamu-Asa, Kobe Black, Eddrick Hous...

That's our kind of offseason weekend. Two big-time Ohioans joined the fold in Bryce West and Damarion Witten. There's even Glenville Pipeline talk again! But that was hardly the only development. Other key visitors got to see up close and personal what Ohio State has to offer. Now starring in these parts twice a week, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to break it all down. What does the double Tar...

Happy Friday, Bucknutters. We've got a treat for you to end your week, as Patrick Murphy fills in for Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Ohio State received a commitment from Class of 2025 quarterback Tavien St. Clair this week. We wanted to know a little bit more about St. Clair and his recruiting process, so we went to the source, speaking to his father, Marcus, about his son and his rise to national at...

Well, that was quite a Camp Day in Columbus. Class of 2025 quarterbacks Tavien St. Clair and Ryan Montgomery went at it with their respective high school teams and the night ended with a commitment. Offseason drama indeed. Yes, St. Clair announced his pledge to Ohio State and we have it all covered. All the questions are answered. Add to that this is an official visit weekend for a pair of well kn...

Is momentum a real thing? When it comes to Ohio State's defensive recruiting efforts, we sure as heck hope so. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - makes his usual Wednesday pit stop to talk about that and much more. Is this another defensive linemen wild goose chase? Will Ohio's coveted defensive back duo remain within Buckeye borders long term? Which Ohioan will be the signal caller of choice i...

It must be our lucky day. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back and better than ever. Fresh off a trip to the Elite 11 in California and loaded with info from Ohio State's huge recruiting weekend, The Fong has what you need today. Get the absolute latest on KJ Bolden, Eddrick Houston, Dylan Stewart and all the visitors from this past weekend. What's the current pulse of the Aaron...

The Buckeyes hosted 10 prospects over the weekend that would look quite spiffy in Scarlet and Gray. Will any of the 10 ever get a real jersey? It's more likely now, that's for sure. Our Bill Kurelc and Mark Porter are here to tell you all about it. Does Ohio State lead for three elite defensive ends? Is the outlook for safety recruiting brighter than ever? Did Air Noland's visit continue to build...

There is much to discuss on the show today as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * Does JBook feel good about Ohio State's chances of landing the No. 1 offensive tackle recruit in the country in the 2024 class,  Brandon Baker ? * Are we getting the strong vibes that OSU's staff prefers 2025 quarterback  Tavien St. Clair  over  Ryan Montgomery ? Could the Buckeyes end up taking both?...

Our guys have all their gear ready. It's Camp Day again in Columbus.  Headlining today's festivities? Quarterback Tavien St. Clair, fresh off his MVP performance at Michigan's camp on Wednesday. The Bellefontaine native and prized Buckeye target is not the only star ready to shine today as temps return to their usual heated level. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here - and will be at camp lat...

We have an exclusive interview with Ohio State junior wide receiver  Emeka Egbuka  on today's show. What is Egbuka and his teammates up to now? How is he feeling personally after missing spring ball? Despite coming off a fantastic season in which he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns, is Egbuka still somehow underrated?  The exclusive interview was courtesy of THE Foundation, who...

Who are the 12 teams in order that have a chance at winning the 2023 college football national championship and where does Ohio State fit in with the group? Well, according to various sportsbooks, the Buckeyes have the third-best odds to win the national title at 7/1. First is Georgia at +230. Next is Alabama at +550. Teams 4-12 include Michigan (9/1 odds), LSU and USC (14/1), Clemson (17/1), Flor...

The country's No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2024 class --  Brandon Baker  from Santa Ana, Calif. -- made his official visit to Ohio State this past weekend and it went well. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to give details on where the Buckeyes stand with Baker and whether  Justin Frye  can reel in his first elite prospect. Also on tap: * The No. 6 edge rusher in the country in the 2024 clas...

Recruiting camp season kicked off Thursday at Ohio State and of course our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter were there. Both of them are also on today's podcast to discuss where the Buckeyes stand with cornerback  Dorian Brew , wide receiver  Chris Henry Jr. , and many more top prospects. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State is hosting the first of its recruiting camps today and we expect some commitments to roll in later this month. How many do we expect in all? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a close look at the Buckeyes' situation at cornerback this year and much more. That is coming your way on the Thursday 5ish.

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to preview the big recruiting camp season that kicks off tomorrow. Also discussed is what changes we can expect from the Jim Knowles defense.

We continue our look at various position groups for Ohio State on today's show with a deep dive on the linebackers. What can fans expect from  Tommy Eichenberg ,  Steele Chambers ,  C.J. Hicks ,  Cody Simon ,  Gabe Powers  and the crew? How much will  James Laurinaitis  help this unit? We also field questions from our live audience, including whether Ohio State is the only team that could beat Geo...

On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle take a close look at Ohio State's 2023 defensive line. What are the strengths of this unit? Are there any weaknesses? How deep will the rotation go? Will someone break out as a superstar on the D-line this year? Is this Larry Johnson's final year leading the group? Who are young players on the rise for the Buckeyes up front? All of that and more is c...

Ohio quarterbacks are finding love all across our great country. Tavien St. Clair added Alabama and LSU offers recently. Fellow Ohio signal caller Ryan Montgomery boasts a Georgia offer.  Competition is fierce. But ... The Dean has a vibe. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join the show ON A MONDAY to bring you the latest from the trail. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday podcast and here are the topics that are covered: ** What stood out to most from assistant coach interviews this week? ** Is Coach Mick keeping up with the times? ** Jim Knowles' glowing comments on  Sonny Styles  and  C.J. Hicks . ** How does JBook think  Brian Hartline  will do as a play-caller, if  Ryan Day  actually gives up those duties? ** What i...

Ohio has extended offers to a pair of in-state, Class of 2025 QBs: Findlay's Ryan Montgomery and Bellefontaine's Tavien St. Clair. We asked our experts - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter ... what comes next? It required a deep dive we were more than ready for. You'll enjoy. We also addressed many questions from our LIVE viewers we think you'll enjoy. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There is no doubt sophomore outside linebacker  C.J. Hicks  is going to have a big role for Ohio State this season. Any possible doubt was removed on Tuesday when OSU defensive coordinator  Jim Knowles  said Hicks was going to be "unleashed" for the Buckeyes this fall. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that and a multitude of other topics following a huge day on the beat where all...

Ohio State is through the holiday weekend and it's back to work. At least the coaching staff is. They will meet the media today for interviews so you will want to be locked into Bucknuts all day. On today's pod, Steve Helwagen joins to talk offseason approach, what the Buckeyes are up to currently. What type of impact will new staff addition Joe Philbin make? Are we confident in the offensive line...

We are thrilled to welcome in Ohio State offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach  Brian Hartline  for an exclusive interview. We discuss the 2023 Buckeyes, OSU turning into "WR U" under Hartline's guidance, how THE Foundation is helping the program on the NIL front and much more. That is coming your way on a special edition of the Friday 5ish.

On our Tuesday show, we asked whether Ohio State is the real 'QBU'? The Buckeye State must have wanted to have some say because another in-state QB in the Class of 2025 - Bellefontaine's Tavien St. Clair - has earned an Ohio State offer. Is it Ryan Montgomery vs. St. Clair now? Is it a Braxton Miller-Cardale Jones redux? How does Bryce Underwood - the nation's No. 1 '25 QB - fit into the mix. We d...