Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

How will the season-ending knee injury to redshirt freshman running back  Evan Pryor  affect Ohio State this season? Which players who were behind him on the depth chart need to step up now? Also, the biggest storyline entering camp was how the Buckeyes' defense would perform. The early returns are very positive. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to dish on those topics and much mor...

Ohio State alums are everywhere. That includes ESPN's John Keim, Washington Commandersbeat writer . The longtime NFL scribe and former Lantern sports editor dives deep on covering Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce and Gary Williams and also lets you know why the call was correct against The U. John also brings us up to speed on Chase Young, Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel as they rep Scarlet and Gray in D...

It was a big weekend for Ohio State's football program, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. On Saturday -- exactly three weeks away from the season-opener against Notre Dame -- the Buckeyes held their first scrimmage of camp? What were some takeaways from the scrimmage, per a source? Also on Saturday, OSU named its six captains for the 2022 season. Were there some surprises in the group...

What is the latest from Ohio State's preseason camp, more than a week in? Specifically, what do you need to know about the Buckeyes' linebackers, defensive line, cornerbacks and offensive line? That and more is what Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss on the Friday 5ish.

Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join for their usual Thursday hang. If it's recruiting news/insight you crave, this is the pod for you. Is the addition of Arvell Reese the beginning of a Glenville Pipeline resurrection? Could Bryce West be next? Where does Ohio State stand with defensive ends Matayo Uiagalelei and Desmond Umeozulu? Do the Buckeyes face a recruiting trail disadvantage because Ohio...

Ohio State has an excellent roster overall entering the 2022 season. However, there are some possible question marks, such as depth on the offensive line, and the overall talent at linebacker. The Buckeyes' season could rest on how the O-line and LBs play. The good news for OSU is there is reason for optimism regarding both units, and that's one of the many things Dave Biddle discusses on today's...

Ohio State has five Class of 2023 commitments from Florida ... currently. In the Class of 2024, the Buckeyes have offered 19 Floridians - most of any state (just 5 in Ohio). But we all know Florida is its own animal when it comes to recruiting. Well, we brought in the best today - 247Sports Southeast Recruiting Analyst Andrew Ivins - to dive deep on all things Florida recruiting. The Fort Lauderda...

For the first time since  Marshon Lattimore , Ohio State has landed a Cleveland Glenville prospect. Four-star linebacker  Arvell Reese  selected the Buckeyes over the weekend, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Is 4-star cornerback  Dijon Johnson  going to recommit to Ohio State? There is some smoke that it could happen, including from heavy hitters such as the Dean (Bil...

Ohio State has competed for national titles under Ryan Day, but have yet to get over the hump. Is 2022 the year that changes? Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts joins Nick Kosko to break down the Ohio State Buckeyes entering the season and discuss whether they can finally win it all! Host: Nick Kosko Guest: Patrick Murphy Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  G...

What were main takeaways from Ohio State's first practice of camp? What about from  Ryan Day 's press conference? Also, will 4-star safety  Jayden Bonsu  select the Buckeyes? All of that and much more is discussed as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish.

Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on. You just need to talk it out. Well, we are here for you. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to bring some therapeutic vibes on Ohio State recruiting. Perspective is needed. Bill and Mark will provide it. Along the way we discuss a litany of names: Brock Glenn, Jordan Marshall, Damon Wilson, Jalen Thompson and more. We also get into the late June rec...

Many are predicting a national championship season for Ohio State, or at least a season where the Buckeyes will be one of the few teams in the hunt. This season's national championship game will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and the road to the title game begins on Thursday for the Buckeyes as they kick off preseason camp. * How does the 2022 roster stack up against some of the really goo...

We are mixing it up now on Tuesdays with a rotating cast of thrilling guests. Today we bring on Pro Football Focus analyst Anthony Treash for his deep-dive film vibes on the Buckeyes. C.J. Stroud, TreVeyon Henderson, Paris Johnson, Jr., Denzel Burke and other key Buckeyes are examined. Also: How does Ohio State fit in to the B1G and BCS landscape? Spend (way more than) 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nut...

Ohio State begins camp on Thursday. On today's show, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on what is the biggest question facing the Buckeyes this month. We also address the elephant in the room: What in the world is going on with defensive recruiting? And how concerned are we about it? Also, will Ohio State have a top-10 defense this season? All of that and much more is coming your...

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle field questions from Bucknuts subscribers. If Ohio State has a top-10 defense in 2022, how much will that help with recruiting on the defensive side of the ball? Could they even flip some defensive recruits before the early signing period in December? When the College Football Playoff eventually expands, how many teams would we like to see in the field...

Ok, it hasn't been the best few days. We've seen key recruits commit elsewhere ... and it's gonna happen again this afternoon. Several more are considering breaking out of the class. Why? Did something at Ohio State go awry? Nope. But there are specific reasons for the aforementioned choices to play elsewhere. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on all of it. Oh, and Ohio State coul...

Bucknuts is in Indy for B1G Media Days. What are we looking forward to hearing from Ohio State's reps today? What stood out yesterday? All of that and more is coming your way as Steve Helwagen, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give you the latest from Indy.

B1G Media Days start today in Indianapolis. Caleb Downs commits Wednesday. John Walker commits Thursday. We aren't saying you have to call in sick for a few days. But it might be a solid option to soak in all of the content headed your way. Big stuff ahead. Duane Long is here to discuss ... for a good portion of the show at least.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters! What's next for the Buckeye...

There are many topics on the agenda as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast. They include: * Big Ten Media Days kick off tomorrow in Indianapolis. What are we most interested in asking about and hearing about during the two-day event? * How big of a role will  Miyan Williams  have backing up  TreVeyon Henderson  this year? What about  Evan Pryor ? * What are expectat...

Ohio State's defense was bad last year. And the year before that. We're confident it will not be bad this season. But can it be good? And what exactly constitutes a "good" collegiate defense? Top-30 nationally? Better? The Buckeyes will have an elite offense, so if they can be good defensively, they are going to be a big problem for their opponents. Can new defensive coordinator  Jim Knowles  get...

Perspective is valuable. In the high-stakes recruiting game Ohio State is in, 'perspective' is extremely valuable. That's why Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here. Their combined decades of experience lead to an informed perspective. Read: The sky is not falling. Linebacker recruiting? Perspective needed. Offensive line recruiting? Perspective needed. Our guys share that informed perspective on t...

How confident are you about Ohio State's offensive line in 2022? Let us know in the comments section. On today's show, Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle will analyze the O-line and give their opinions on the matter. What will be the biggest strength of the offensive line? What is a possible weakness? How will this OL stack up against some of the recent ones at OSU? Can it be among the best in the cou...

What's the famous saying? "You can't win them all." There have been times on the recruiting trail we thought that did not apply to the Buckeyes. It felt like it was commitment after commitment. But ... apparently ... "You can't win them all." While Ohio State added elite tight end Jelani Thurman over the weekend the past few days have seen Tackett Curtis and Justice Haynes commit elsewhere.  Is th...

How is  The Foundation  -- the NIL collective started by Brian Schottenstein -- doing less than a year after launching? How is the group helping Ohio State in the NIL world? Can The Foundation help at all with recruiting, or just current players? Brian Schottenstein joins Dave Biddle to give you the latest and answer some of your questions that were posed to him on The Front Row message board. So,...

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle make several predictions regarding Ohio State's 2022 football season. What will be OSU's toughest game? What will the Buckeyes' record be? Will they win the national championship? Who will win the Big Ten West?  We also have some fun with over/unders. Such as will  C.J. Stroud  go over or under 5,000 passing yards? Will  TreVeyon Henderson  go over or...