Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Well, we did not see this one coming, but we absolutely love it.  Ryan Day  made a splash hire on Tuesday when it was announced that former NFL head coach  Joe Philbin  will be joining Ohio State's staff as an analyst that will assist with the Buckeyes' offensive line. In addition to being the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins for 3-plus seasons (2012-15) -- where a wide receiver named  Bria...

You did not enter a time warp - it's actually Tuesday. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter routinely grace this podcast on Thursdays. But they have so much info to share this week it requires TWO APPEARANCES! We dive deep on Fairfield High's Big Man Challenge held on Monday night that featured over 20 Division I prospects including Chris Henry, Jr. Bill was there and has report like no other on the talen...

We are going to do a series of position breakdowns on the 5ish and today we begin with a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 offensive line. Who will be the starters most likely? Who will be the top backups in order? What are expectations for  Justin Frye 's group? Also, it turns out Kevin Warren might have been even more incompetent than we thought, which frankly we did not believe was possible. The m...

How would we rank Ohio State's running backs 1-5? That is one of the topics Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Also, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line heading into the 2023 season? Plus, is the No. 1 recruit from Ohio -- and the No. 4 cornerback in the nation --  Aaron Scott , leaning OSU's way? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State is in the throws of crafting its Class of 2024 recruiting haul. It's going quite well. Does that mean the 'Nutters are without concerns? Come on, now.  When Jeremiah Smith visits another SEC or Florida school ... how should we feel? Fine ... and we tell you why. We also dive DEEP on Ohio's camp season and hit the topics you crave: Aaron Scott, offensive line recruiting, Air Noland vs. J...

The oddsmakers have set Ohio State's over/under win total for the 2023 regular season at 10.5. The 5ish is heavily leaning toward taking the over, despite the Buckeyes' difficult schedule this fall. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What do we expect to see from  Kyle McCord  this season, presuming he is the starting quarterback? * Things appear to be settli...

Big picture items carry the docket today. Are Ohio State and Georgia on a collision course? Which new QB - at Ohio State, Georgia and Alabama - will thrive? Why all the angst surrounding Ryan Day and Larry Johnson? Is Ohio State better positioned to win the Natty or the B1G title? Steve Helwagen is here for all of that and more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There is much to discuss about Ohio State football as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show. What are our confidence level in the Buckeyes' quarterbacks this season? How deep will Larry Johnson's rotation go on the defensive line this year? Who will be the starting safeties? What would we think if Oregon and Washington ended up joining the Big Ten? Who will have the better NFL career: ...

While studying Ohio State's personnel on defense, two important things jump out: The Buckeyes appear to not have a weakness. And they appear to have many strengths. That would seem to be a good combination. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * What does JBook think the Buckeyes are getting in defensive tackle transfer  Tywone Malone ? * Is offensive line the biggest...

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Chris Hummer of 247Sports to discuss how the Buckeyes are cleaning up in the transfer portal this offseason.

Thirty Ohio high schools in three days? Yes, our Mark Porter toured the Buckeye State like no other in the last few days and is here to decompress. It's an open offseason in Ohio and Mark has the scars to prove it. We also discuss Sam Willams-Dixon being as advertised, offensive line coach Justin Frye's impact on the program and a whole lot more considering the show is almost 40 minutes long! Spen...

Ohio State has now landed eight scholarship players in the transfer portal this offseason, the most recent of course being defensive tackle  Tywone Malone  who announced he would be a Buckeye on Tuesday following two seasons at Ole Miss. What kind of impact can we expect Malone to have at OSU, both this season and in coming years? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, p...

The Front Row asked. Steve Wiltfong answered. 247Sports' recruiting director's triumphant return to the pod features more knowledge than should be legal in these parts. We talk Aaron Scott, Jeremiah Smith, Indy's best chicken wings, Sam Williams-Dixon on the rise and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

2023 will be the final year of the 4-team College Football Playoff format. In 2024, 12 teams will be included, including home games for the higher seeds in the first round (5 vs. 12, 6 vs. 11, 7 vs. 10, 8 vs. 9). Then the quarterfinals and semifinals will be played at traditional bowl sites, with the national championship game rotating between major venues as it currently does. Did the CFP get thi...

If you look at the gambling odds, Ohio State is the slight favorite to win the Big Ten championship in 2023. However, Stuart Mandel from The Athletic has picked Michigan to win the Big Ten title in '23. The Wolverines are coming off two straight conference championships and return a lot of starters -- and they get the Buckeyes in Ann Arbor -- so it's far from an outlandish prediction from Mandel....

Is your goal to improve your Ohio State recruiting knowledge? We've never been more certain you were in the right place. Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic know more about recruiting in these parts than anyone and today's show is proof. Is it the most complete recruiting update in the history of podcasting? It could be ... spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There is a lot to discuss on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State has done a very nice job hitting the transfer portal this offseason. Are the Buckeyes done? Also, do we still consider big-time college football players "amateur athletes" in the age of NIL? We also field questions from our live audience and more. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wedn...

Patrick Murphy is joined by Bud Elliott and Timmy Hall on this edition of the Happy Hour.

Ohio State's roster is set ... for now ... after adding two transfers this past weekend. How does the 'finished' product look? What holes still need plugging? Who starts where? Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin to put it all in perspective. Will new tackle Josh Simmons start? How does the secondary work out?  Also: 247Sports has released a top 25 for the '23 season. Where do the Buckeyes rank? Michig...

It was a banner weekend for Ohio State as the Buckeyes landed offensive tackle  Josh Simmons  and defensive back  Lorenzo Styles  from the transfer portal, and received a commitment from 2024 running back recruit  Jordan Lyle . Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that and more on today's show, including whether  Luke Wypler  -- who fell to the sixth round of the NFL Draft -- received bad advice befo...

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books and three Ohio State players were selected. Quarterback  C.J. Stroud  was taken No. 2 overall by the Houston Texans, left tackle  Paris Johnson Jr.  came off the board at No. 6 to the Arizona Cardinals, and  Jaxon Smith-Njigba  was selected No. 20 overall by the Seattle Seahawks. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to react to last night's developme...

Will Ohio State have four Buckeyes selected in the NFL Draft's first round tonight? Will Ohio State add three transfer to the roster after the trio visits this weekend? Will Springfield star cornerback Aaron Scott actually choose to play Up North? Questions, questions, questions. Meet our answer guys: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. They address all that and whole lot more. Spend 5ish with us this a...

Is Ohio State about to land a quality offensive tackle from the portal? As our Bill Kurelic reported yesterday, OT  Josh Simmons  from San Diego State will make an official visit to OSU beginning this Friday and Simmons told Kurelic he has "high interest" in the Buckeyes. The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Simmons is one of the top players available in the portal and has three seasons of eligibility remainin...

Who's in? Who's out? Just another day on the Ohio State beat dealing with the transfer portal. Have things changed because of all the roster upheaval? Not as much with Ohio State football and that's a good thing. Pat Murphy is here to talk all things transfer portal as Ohio State's football and basketball squads navigate the new landscape. And ... NFL Draft chatter? Of course. Which Buckeye is ris...

We are just three days away from the NFL Draft and two of the biggest fans of the event are Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. On today's show, Dave and Dan make predictions of where the players from Ohio State will be selected in this week's draft (as far as what round and what part of the round). Also, are we buying that the S2 cognition test -- which is suddenly all the rage -- is a good tool to measur...