Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

High-profile recruiting trail tussles. Chasing elite defensive tackles from SEC country. Crafting possibly the best tight end haul in team history. We were not hurting for topics this morning as Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter handled their Thursday podcast business. Jelani Thurman ... Caleb Downs ... John Walker ... Olaus Alinen ... in or out? And why? We get deep on all of it. It's a power-packed s...

Ohio State's season-opener against Notre Dame is just over seven weeks away and we cannot wait. How do the Buckeyes match up with the Fighting Irish? What are ND's strengths and weaknesses? What are expectations for Notre Dame's first-year starting quarterback,  Tyler Buchner ? Can the Buckeyes slow down what is likely the best tight end in the country,  Michael Mayer ? What about the Irish's defe...

It's Tuesday and Duane Long is back after a few weeks off to wax poetic on your Buckeyes. What do we make of the three recent commitments: Jason Moore, Miles Walker and Calvin Simpson-Hunt? Why is Austin Novosad the hottest QB on the market right now? Is Ohio State's talent in the trenches enough to win a Natty? All that and more is ready for you. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

High 4-star defensive lineman  Jason Moore  committed to Ohio State on Sunday, vaulting the Buckeyes back over Notre Dame for the No. 1 spot in the 247Sports Composite national recruiting rankings for 2023. The Buckeyes now have 18 prospects in their class. How many will they end up with and can they hold on to the top spot in the end?  Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus the fa...

Is defensive line recruiting beginning to pick up for  Larry Johnson  and Ohio State in the 2023 class? High 4-star defensive lineman  Jason Moore  will make his announcement on Sunday and several experts believe the Buckeyes will be the pick. Ohio State is also the favorite to eventually land 4-star defensive end  Desmond Umeozulu . Furthermore, high 4-star defensive tackle  John Walker  could ve...

The work never stops for Ohio State's staff. Recruiting has become a 365-day habit. Thankfully, here at Bucknuts we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to help us along the way. This type of recruiting needs experts able to handle it. We have that.  Sit back and enjoy the latest on Jason Moore, Caleb Downs, Matayo Uiagalelei, Tackett Curtis, Troy Bowles and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m....

It felt like Notre Dame was on the verge of joining the Big Ten. However, multiple reports surfaced on Tuesday evening that the Fighting Irish are planning on staying put as an independent? Why would they turn this much money down? (Likely $100 million per season for each Big Ten institution via TV deals.) What is their end game? To stay independent, or perhaps join the SEC down the road if need b...

Last week's bombshell news of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten hasn't really sunk in yet, and we're already wondering what is next in the world of conference expansion. Is Notre Dame and Stanford on the verge of joining the B1G? What's the end game for the conference? How many teams does the Big Ten eventually want. Also, what's next for the SEC? Is it going to poach the top programs from the AC...

Well, that was quite the bombshell. Thursday came the announcement that USC and UCLA would be joining the Big Ten, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Are we surprised by this news? Or did we think something like this was coming down the pike? Also, what does this mean for the Big Ten going forward? Will they stop at 16 teams, or create a superconference with 20 or more teams? And if they ad...

If it's Thursday, it means  Bill Kurelic  and  Mark Porter  giving the latest insights on Ohio State football recruiting. Among the topics on today's show: * Bill put in a Crystal Ball pick for the Buckeyes to flip 4-star cornerback  Calvin Simpson-Hunt  from Texas Tech. * How good is the crop of talent from the state of Ohio in 2024, according to Mark? * Do the Buckeyes have a legit chance of lan...

Ohio State is on a hot streak on the recruiting trail. Meanwhile, Michigan is in a downward spiral. The Wolverines were already struggling big time in recruiting for 2023 and then last night they lost their top-rated recruit in their class, 4-star linebacker Raylen Wilson. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a look at the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts on the defensive side of the...

Last week it was an epic haul on offense, specifically wide receiver. This week? How about some defense? Can we interest you in nationally-ranked defensive backs? Monday brought the commitment of Georgia 4-star cornerback Kayin Lee. But the week is far from over. Who could join him? We discuss the onslaught of positivity and wax poetic on names like John Walker, Jermaine Matthews, Tackett Curtis,...

Oh what a week it was for Ohio State and  Brian Hartline  last week as the Buckeyes landed a trio of highly-rated wide receivers in consecutive days. First it was 5-star  Carnell Tate  (the nation's No. 3 WR per the 247Sports Composite), then it was 5-star  Brandon Inniss  (No. 2 WR) and wrapping up the three-day odyssey was high 4-star  Noah Rogers  (No. 9 WR). That's a total of 14 stars in three...

It's been two weeks without Dave Biddle and today is a solo mission for Dan. Make sure your seat belt is fastened. We dive deep on an unreal visitors list for the biggest recruiting weekend of the year before fielding questions from the 'Nutters. Enjoy chatter on Caleb Downs, Troy Bowles, Justice Haynes, Tackett Curtis, John Walker and a whole lot more! Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

We've landed on a word to sum up Ohio State's recent recruiting efforts: 'Unfair.' Thankfully we mean 'unfair' to the Buckeyes' trail competition. Wednesday marked the third day in a row an elite wide receiver joined Ohio State's Class of 2023 haul. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss the addition of Noah Rogers to previous WR pledges Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss. But this show off...

Is there anyone in sports doing anything right now better than Brian Hartline is at being Ohio State's wide receiver guru? As you can tell from this episode's title, we don't fear hyperbole here. Especially when it's rooted in accuracy! Tuesday featured the addition of Brandon Inniss, yet another 5-star receiver.  The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to wax poetic on Hartline before going...

247Sports national recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins joins the show to break down what Ohio State is getting in its newest high-profile commitment, 5-star WR Brandon Inniss, and how receivers coach Brian Hartline continues to stockpile talent in Columbus. Host:  Blair Angulo   Guest: Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  G...

Monday was a jaunt-worthy experience for Ohio State. Yet another 5-star receiver chose to school under Brian Hartline, Ryan Day et al. Carnell Tate will be a Buckeye. Thought it appears Tennessee gave it the old college try, Tate opted for Wide Receiver U. But it's not over. Tate could have new WR room company ... and soon.  Duane Long is here to try and explain his whereabouts after Tate's Monday...

247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Lance Glinn to break down Carnell Tate's commitment to Ohio State, the impact the five-star talent can make in Columbus, and the strong WR recruiting by Brian Hartline and Ryan Day! Host: Lance Glinn Guest: Allen Trieu Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts , or w...

This feels like a special Monday. Our long and at times stressful wait for Carnell Tate to choose his college destination is hours from completion. Crystal Balls are rolling towards Columbus. But you never know. Who better to put it all in perspective - Tate, Brandon Inniss, Noah Rogers, Austin Novosad - than 247Sports' top dog? The rumors were true ... 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltf...

It's been an eventful week on campus for the Buckeyes. Countless prospects have fought the heat in an attempt to impress Ohio State brass. Yesterday was no different. It was Team Camp time at the WHAC and among those in action were QB target Ryan Montgomery and his Findlay teammates. We put the entire week in perspective, dive into basketball recruiting and field questions from you: The Nutters. S...

It was hot. Real hot. Did that stop Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Of course not and thankfully several Ohio State prospects also braved ridiculous conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our guys let you know who got offers and why and who else could be on the radar for the Buckeyes. Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

Marcus Freeman had a real nice career at Ohio State and used it as springboard to the NFL and eventually college coaching. He's now head coach at Notre Dame. But ... ugh ... such strong words about his alma mater. We brought in the People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - to discuss this and other similar matters of national importance.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

What if Duane Long was in control of Ohio State recruiting? First, the offensive and defensive lines would be incredible. There would also be so many nekkid jaunts, good ol' Duane would be incarcerated and wouldn't able to enjoy the later commitments. So let's delete that aspect of it ... and just talk about who he'd take. We did just that. Sit back and enjoy.

Scorching heat in Ohio can't stop the BM5. Dave Biddle on vacation? Won't stop us. Pat Murphy joins Dan Rubin to get your week rolling. * Is 11-1 acceptable? * How was Matayo Uiagalelei's visit? * Elite receivers on the way? We went heavy on the Q& A so we thank you for the submissions! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.