Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Should college football players have the right to declare for the NFL draft, but then return to school if they so choose a few weeks later? It works with college basketball players who declare for the NBA draft. Why shouldn't the same be true for college football players? Or is there more to the story here? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, give details on the recent drama involving...

Ohio State has hosted hundreds of prospects this week at its camps. So many names, so much intrigue. We brought in the best - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - to break it all down. From eighth graders getting offers to the future of Ohio State's offensive line, we touched on all of it in this power-packed show. Sit back and enjoy! Spend 5ish wth us this a.m., 'Nutters!

According to various sportsbooks, Ohio State's over/under for regular season wins is 10.5. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle give their thoughts about that, talk about the latest from the Buckeyes' recruiting camps, revisit the debate about alternate uniforms, give a shout-out to the cool things  Gee Scott Jr.  is doing and much more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State hosted another one-day prospect camp on Monday and several names emerged. Duane Long is here to shed light on those names and a whole lot more. * An Ohio eighth grader (Class of 2026) was offered? Yep ... and you know the name. * Nigel Smith came from Texas and impressed. Was he impressed? * Washington, D.C.'s Dylan Stewart posted and earned Chase Young comparisons. Is that good? ALSO:...

Does it frustrate you when Ohio State wears alternate uniforms, especially in games against Michigan and Penn State? Well, you came to the right place today because Dave Biddle is not a fan of the Buckeyes wearing alt unis and he goes into detail as to why. First and foremost, it's because OSU is elite, and has the best uniform/helmet combination in college football. Notice how Alabama never wears...

Ohio State head coach  Ryan Day  met with roughly 100 members of the Columbus business community on Thursday to discuss NIL and what the Buckeyes need to keep up with the arms race. What they need, according to Day, is $13 million per year just to keep the roster in tact and prevent players from transferring to other programs. That's right, the $13M figure doesn't even include recruiting. It's jus...

It was the first of June and monumental day for several prospects.  Ohio State's hosted its first offseason camp Wednesday and seven prospects emerged with an Ohio State offer. Their recruitments won't be the same.  Who earned the coveted invitation to play for Ohio State?  Who is on the verge of getting an offer? What else happened on campus that we need to know about? We brought in the answer me...

We asked for questions from our Front Row message board. As always, you Bucknutters delivered. Was it easy? Heck, no! But we spent 30-plus quality minutes responding on a litany of Buckeye-related topics. We hope you enjoy! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our  FREE Buckeyes newsletter  now!

It is a wide-ranging Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. Among the many items on the agenda: * What is Ohio State's football team up to right now in terms of summer workouts? * What is Mickey Marotti doing to make  C.J. Stroud  an ultimate leader? * Over/under 1,400 rushing yards for  TreVeyon Henderson  this season? * What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line,...

Should the Big Ten eliminate divisions? That is one of the many topics that Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Also on the agenda: * Will Ohio State add a player or two to its roster via the portal this summer? * What does JBook think about FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" as it pertains to the atmosphere at Ohio Stadium? * Over/under 1,200 receiving yards for  Marvin Harrison Jr.  this...

The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. The Guru of Scouting Ohio. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. These two are here to make sure you get what you want. Recruiting info on the Buckeyes is what you need?  Huge recruiting weekend on the horizon? Possible commitments impending? Ohio borders being threatened? Buckeye staffers colonizing distant lands? All right here. All right now. Spend 5ish with us this a...

It is a transfer portal-themed edition of the Morning 5 as Dave Biddle flies solo. Will Ohio State look to add a player or two via the portal this summer? Which programs are being helped most by the portal? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We are thrilled to welcome Duane Long back after a brief hiatus as we dive into a litany of subjects. Among them: * Richard Young will not make an official visit to Ohio State. What gives? * Our nationally-mandated requirement to comment on Jimbo, Tricky Nick and NIL. * Which defensive line prospects should top Larry Johnson's target list? * Has Ohio State found its left tackle of the future ... i...

Are we still talking about the dustup between  Jimbo Fisher  and  Nick Saban ? You had better believe it. We can all agree it was hilarious. But beyond that, which coach was more in the wrong with their comments? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: ** Thoughts on  Ryan Day 's contract extension and raise. ** How many national titles does Steve think Day will win over the next f...

Texas A&M coach  Jimbo Fisher  unloaded on Alabama coach  Nick Saban  on Thursday and his comments took the college football world by storm. Is the Morning 5 here for it? You had better believe it. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk a lot about the Fisher-Saban feud, including of course the hilarity of it, but also whether both men were actually speaking the truth. Bottom line? If you like...

Ohio State's staff is on the road working hard. Much time has been spent in Georgia. How come? LOTS of great players live there. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to talk all things recruiting for over 38 minutes. That's a lot of chatter. Among the topics broached besides Peach State recruiting emphasis : * Why is Nick Saban whining publicly? * Is Olaus Alinen the left tackle of the future in...

Ohio State has a difficult regular-season schedule in 2022 (and we now know Notre Dame will be a night game). What are the toughest games for the Buckeyes in reverse order this season? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle tackle that subject on today's show, plus: * What are thoughts on defensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? * How much can  Dylan Raiola  help recruit other top prospects to join him...

Can Ryan Day build Ohio State into a dynasty? Just get one natty first, you say? What fun would that be? Pat Murphy is here for Duane Long as we tackle that and a litany of other impactful queries? All about the Michigan game. Feeling good about noon kickoff? All about the Notre Dame game. Score predictions? Carnell Tate? Can Brian Hartline do it ... AGAIN? Defensive recruiting? Can they keep up w...

On today's Morning 5, we examine who will likely be the breakout players on both sides of the ball for Ohio State in 2022. Some names like  J.T. Tuimoloau ,  Jack Sawyer ,  Marvin Harrison Jr.  and  Emeka Egbuka  are fairly obvious. But who are some others? Also on the agenda: ** What is  Jim Knowles ' contract situation? How long might he stay at OSU? ** When will the new field turf be installed...

Is it "national championship or bust" for Ohio State in 2022? That is usually a fool's errand, but it might be the case with this loaded roster and excellent coaching staff. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on our projected two-deep for the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball, the latest on OSU's recruiting efforts, running backs coach  T...

When a hangover is positive and lasts several days what is it called? We don't know the clinical term but we know this: Dylan Raiola is a Buckeye. The No. 1 and QB and overall player in the Class of 2024 verbally committed to Ohio State at his birthday celebration in Arizona. Our Steve Wiltfong was there to help blow out the candles. What do Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter think of the addition?  Wha...

Are we still celebrating Ohio State receiving a commitment from the No. 1 player in the country in the 2024 class, QB Dylan Raiola? You had better believe it. Also on today's show: * Will OSU add a QB to its 2023 class or look for a transfer to add depth at the position next offseason? * On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are we about the Buckeyes' offensive line in 2022? We're talking about the st...

Now that's the kind of news you want to wake up to! Dylan Raiola - the No. 1 Class of 2024 prospect - committed to Ohio State late Wednesday evening. The 5-star Arizona native's pledge is yet another example of Ryan Day, Corey Dennis and Co. being at the absolute front of national quarterback recruiting.  What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up fo...

The Ohio State Buckeyes make a resounding statement early on in the 2024 class, landing Chandler (Ariz.) 5-star QB Dylan Raiola. 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the show to break down how it happened and what it means for Ryan Day and the rest of the staff's recruiting efforts. Host:  Blair Angulo   Guest: Steve Wiltfong Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruitin...

Six Ohio State assistant coaches were made available to the media on Friday, including strength coach  Mickey Marotti . The media only gets an opportunity to speak with Mick about once per year, so it's always interesting to hear from him. How has one of the best in the business evolved his methods in recent years? What did the loss to Michigan do in terms of how the program approaches certain thi...