Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Two games into the season, the depth chart is fairly clear for Ohio State. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle go position-by-position and analyze the Buckeyes' 2-deep up to this point. Who perhaps needs to play more? Or perhaps play less? Are we surprised certain players have not cracked the two-deep? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this Buckeye team as they head into their w...

He's back.  Based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 247Sports Recruiting Expert Andrew Ivins made a smashing BM5 debut in early August. The 'Nutters spoke afterwards: More Ivins. We listened. He's back today with the absolute latest on all things Buckeyes recruiting in the Sunshine State. Ivins provides an update on prime targets: Jeremiah Smith, JoJo Trader, Keon Keeley and Damon Wilson.  Then it's a pro...

On today's show, Dave Biddle looks back on the high and low points of Ohio State's win over Arkansas State and what it means moving forward for the Buckeyes. How do we feel about Ryan Day's squad two games into the season? We also look ahead to this week's contest against visiting Toledo, and we take questions in real time from our live audience. All of that and more is coming your way on the Mond...

Ohio State moved to 2-0 on the season with a 45-12 win over visiting Arkansas State on Saturday. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, Dave Biddle goes into detail about what we gleaned about the 2022 Buckeyes today. One of the things we learned is that sophomore wide receiver  Marvin Harrison Jr.  is a stud for OSU. (Oh, you already knew that? Fair enough.) Biddle is also joined by Patri...

On this edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Blake Brockermeyer, who was an NFL offensive tackle and is now an analyst for 247Sports. They discuss the good and the bad of the Notre Dame game from Ohio State's perspective and much more. Break out your favorite beverage. It's time for some Buckeye football talk on Bucknuts Happy Hour (our new weekly, longform podcast; nothing...

On today's show, we welcome back Brian Schottenstein who goes in detail how things are going with his NIL collective, The Foundation. Is Brian happy with how things are going thus far? Is Ohio State staying up with the arms race in the new NIL world of college football? What does Brian think of programs who are skirting the rules? Does the NCAA have any teeth to do anything about it? All of that a...

Ohio State's goals this past weekend: 1.) Beat Notre Dame; 2.) Look good doing it, especially on defense. Mission accomplished and that mattered to the star-studded group of recruits in attendance. Key defensive targets highlighted the group and our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in...

We are very happy to be joined by our special guest Monica Daniels, who is  Paris Johnson Jr. 's mother, on today's show. She talks about everything from Paris' recruitment to his strong play against Notre Dame last Saturday night to his charitable foundation and much more.  All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We celebrated Labor Day here at Bucknuts. Today's show aims to give you twice the entertainment to make up for that. First, we welcome in The Athletic's Dane Brugler for an update on NFL Draft stock for eligible Buckeyes. How did the Notre Dame tussle begin to shape each prospect's narrative for the annual talent show? Then we bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the latest...

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 21-10 Saturday night and we debuted our live postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Dave Biddle is joined by guests Bill Kurelic, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen on this 100-minute-plus podcast talking all things Buckeyes vs. Fighting Irish, the big recruiting weekend for OSU and more. 

On the second edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy breaks down the Ohio State-Notre Dame matchup, and brings in a Fighting Irish expert for additional insights.

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle get right down to brass tacks as they open the show with predictions of tomorrow night's Notre Dame at Ohio State showdown. Also on the docket: * Will there be any surprises on the Buckeyes' two-deep? * What are JBook's thoughts on the Fighting Irish's quarterback,  Tyler Buchner ? * How big of a role will  Miyan Williams  have this year for OSU? * Can...

It's finally here ... well, almost. We've waited months for Ohio State to get back into action and Saturday is the day. Notre Dame crosses the Indiana-Ohio border for a nationally-spotlighted season opener at The Shoe. Wow. Awesome. Even better? Ohio State will welcome in a group of recruits and commitments suitable for such an event. Who will be here? Who did Ohio State reach out to late last nig...

The Dean of Ohio State recruiting, Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts, joins Blair Angulo to discuss the Buckeyes' big visitor list for their Week 1 game against Notre Dame, including 2023 five-star's Keon Keeley and Matayo Uiagalelei, 2023 four-star Damon Wilson, the top player in the 2024 class Dylan Raiola, and many more! Host:  Blair Angulo   Guest: Bill Kurelic Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Foot...

How will Ohio State's defense attack Notre Dame's offense? Well, there's no doubt the Buckeyes will mix things up. But first and foremost, Matt Baxendell believes OSU will focus on stopping ND quarterback  Tyler Buchner  from running, and trying to key on the Fighting Irish's running game overall. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all things Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, plus give an ode...

It's almost here. We are only a few days from the season opener. Notre Dame at Ohio State. Night game. Trying to fall asleep Friday night won't be easy. And it's not just a tussle of Midwest powerhouses loaded with scintillating storylines. Ohio State will welcome in a group prospects - committed and uncommitted - that really does deserve red carpet treatment. Sit back and enjoy as 247Sports Direc...

We have been talking about all offseason and now game week has arrived for Ohio State. The Buckeyes will of course face off against visiting Notre Dame in exactly five days from now on Saturday, and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle are on today's show to talk all about it. Ohio State is favored by 17.5 points over the Fighting Irish. What are thoughts on the overall matchup, the spread and more? We...

It is the debut of our new weekly podcast, Bucknuts Happy Hour. Nothing with change with the BM5, we are just adding this weekly, lengthy podcast to our schedule, and it will be hosted by Patrick Murphy. So, sit back, grab a cold one (can be lemonade or anything) and enjoy the maiden voyage of Bucknuts Happy Hour.

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the following and more: * The Ohio State-Notre Dame clash is a week from tomorrow. What are JBook's takes on the matchup? * We have college football tomorrow! Including a Big Ten game in Ireland. (Nebraska vs. Northwestern.) * Ohio State safeties coach  Perry Eliano  loves his group. Says he has six safeties who...

Ohio State's staff has logged countless hours crafting its Class of 2023 haul that has them No. 4 overall in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings. But there is work to be done. Specifically, the Buckeyes have a big three in focus. Each is a defensive end: Matayo Matayo Uiagalelei, Damon Wilson and Keon Keeley. Where does Ohio State stand with each? When can expect them back on Ohio State's campu...

On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: ** With the Notre Dame game just 10 days away, Ohio State is back at full strength at cornerback. What are expectations from this group? Overall, the Buckeyes appear to have a very strong secondary. **  Cam Martinez  is the backup slot safety behind  Tanner McCalister , but Martinez is also repping some at corner to add de...

What's the coolest way to spend 28 minutes or so? Hanging with The Fong, of course. So we do just that on this fine Tuesday morning. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to familiar podcast environs to talk all things Ohio State recruiting before providing an in-depth look at Notre Dame and what the Fighting Irish could have in store for Ohio State's season opener. This is an op...

The 12 Days of Christmas are fine. But the 12 Days Until Buckeye Football? Now that's really where it's at. And yes, friends, we are merely 12 days away from Ohio State kicking off its 2022 season against visiting Notre Dame. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and gives his outlook on the OSU-ND clash, plus: * The Buckeyes are favored by 15.5 points over the Fighting Irish. Does that sound abo...

There is a lot to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. Gene Smith indicated the Big Ten is on the verge of eliminating divisions. How early could this happen? Also, what are thoughts on the new TV deal that the Big Ten struck? We were surprised by any of the details? Regarding Ohio State's football team itself, the media got a chance to interview th...

Does today feel like a holiday? It does if you live in Ohio. High school football kicks off tonight in the Buckeye State and ... IT'S ABOUT TIME! Our Bill Kurelic joins the show today (Mark Porter is under the weather) to get you up to speed on all things recruiting. * Keon Keeley planning an official visit? * Damon Wilson on the radar? * Desmond Umeozulu: South Carolina or Ohio State? We also too...