Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Now that was an eventful Monday. Multiple transfers left Columbus as Ohio State's roster takes official shape. We can already feel the impact of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The WHAC has also hosted a who's who of recruits in the last few days.  Well ... who's in the mix for Ohio State? Read: Many, many elite prospects. What to do on a Tuesday when the news is flowing like this? Welcome...

Bucknuts recruiting insider Bill Kurelic joins the show to break down Ohio State's big recruiting weekend which included a number of high-profile prospects from the state of Florida like 5-star receivers Brandon Innis and Carnell Tate, the pace of the Buckeyes' rate of commitments and what Ryan Day might do at quarterback this cycle. Host:  Blair Angulo   Guest: Bill Kurelic Follow or Subscribe to...

Ohio State held its Student Appreciation Day practice on Saturday and we were able to learn a lot of interesting information. Two young players that are rising up the depth chart are true freshman linebacker  C.J. Hicks  and sophomore cornerback  Jordan Hancock . What else stood out at the practice, most especially during the scrimmage portion? And can the Buckeyes' offense be even better this sea...

We are happy to welcome back Brian Schottenstein and  Cardale Jones  to the show. Their NIL venture "The Foundation" launched this week and they are here to answer several questions about it. How can this help Ohio State? Is The Foundation just for current OSU athletes, or can it help with recruiting as well? Are there any regulations? How can boosters and fans donate? All of that and more is cove...

The list of recruits headed for Ohio State this weekend is spectacular.  Elite Floridians lead the expected group but don't sleep on several Peach State natives. We didn't sleep on anything recruiting as Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter made their usual Thursday pod appearance. User questions were great and the answers from our guys were up to the challenge. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It was quite the eventful day of Ohio State football news on Tuesday and we unpack it all on today's show.  Cade Stover  has moved back to tight end. What are our thoughts on that development? Also, is  Jack Sawyer  the favorite to be the starting JACK in  Jim Knowles ' defense? Furthermore, how did Mickey Marotti handle things following the loss to Michigan this past season? Did he adjust anythin...

Ohio State is back on the practice field this morning. Our staffers are there and ready to report on what went down.  But first things first. Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday spot to offer up three names from the recruiting trail Ohio State needs to focus on ... for a while. Also, why is a Georgia prospect coveted by the Buckeyes getting the waiting game treatment from his home state squad?...

Steve Helwagen join Dave Biddle on today's show to give the latest on Ohio State football, including answering questions from our live broadcast. Who are the top five receivers in order for the Buckeyes this year? What are expectations for Jim Knowles' defense in year one? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It's Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss what will be the strength of Ohio State's defense this year: the defensive line. Are we expecting breakout seasons from sophomores  J.T. Tuimoloau ,  Jack Sawyer  and  Tyleik Williams ? What are our thoughts on the many veteran D-linemen on the roster? And what is a main reason last year's defensi...

LeBron vs. Jordan. Emmitt vs. Barry. Chamberlain vs. Russell. Bowles vs. Curtis? It's not yet a barroom argument that's lingered decades but Ohio State is recruiting elite linebackers Troy Bowles and Tackett Curtis. Kurelic vs. Porter? That's right, our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter made their usual, Thursday dynamic-duo appearance and debated that first world recruiting question. It was plenty ent...

Spring football is in full swing for Ohio State and the Buckeyes will hold their pro day today. Therefore, there is much to discuss on the show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. ** Who are the top-5 wide receivers for the Buckeyes in order? ** Who can help themselves the most at pro day today? ** It is awesome that Ryan Day has created a culture where his players can speak up about mental healt...

We have a special evening podcast for you as Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle discuss the happenings from the third practice of spring for your Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State finished 11-2 last season. The Buckeyes won the Rose Bowl over Utah but had losses to Oregon and Michigan on the ledger. We can't worry about the past (on today's show at least). We are forward focused.  Duane Long is here to give you five reasons why Ohio State will be better this season.  As if that wasn't enough, we also spend quality time answering LIVE questions from quality Bucknu...

Basketball season is over for Ohio State and spring football practice resumes this week for the Buckeyes. What does Chris Holtmann need to accomplish in 2022-23 in order to get the fans on his side? On the football front, this will be the week when the Buckeyes start implementing schematic changes on both sides of the ball; mostly on defense of course. But there will be tweaks on offense as well w...

Will Ohio State defensive coordinator  Jim Knowles  make sweeping changes to his unit right away, or will he gradually implement the new things he is bringing to the Buckeyes? On the basketball front, what are our predictions for Ohio State's game this afternoon against Loyola-Chicago? If the Buckeyes lose, is  Chris Holtmann 's job in jeopardy? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual end-of-...

What's up at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center? The list recruiting visitors coming through is epic. So we had to match that firepower with the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and is if that wasn't enough Mark Porters also joined. These guys are really starting to get the hang of Thursdays. Was the show without intrigue? Well ... technology is always fun. But we did break down a litany of...

Download and follow Eye on College Basketball for the most comprehensive March Madness coverage including complete bracket breakdowns and nightly game recaps! You can find the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify and wherever else podcasts are found. Thursday is ALMOST. HERE. We're less than 24 hours out from the full field of 64 games starting. So, Gary and Matt have deci...

There is much to discuss on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. We are answering questions posed by Bucknuts subscribers via The Front Row message board and there is certainly a wide variety of topics. Will  Urban Meyer  coach again? What is the difference between rugby-style tackling and traditional tackling? Should guards always play guard on offensive lines, or is it OK for natura...

Crystal Balls, Spring Practice and Tourney Time, oh my! Yep, the Ohio State sports ledger is filled to the brim and Duane Long is here to deal with spillage. * Is Ohio State going to secure the No. 1 receiver ... again? * Will the offensive line be new and improved? * Tackles at guard? * Buckeyes the higher seed but an underdog? We tackled those questions and fielded several live queries as well!...

It is equal parts Ohio State basketball and football on today's show as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. The Buckeyes received a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play 10th-seeded Loyola-Chicago in the first round on Friday at 12:15 p.m. ET. Is it a difficult matchup for OSU? Yes. But that would have been the case when facing any of the 10 seeds in this year's Big Dance. Also: * Why are...

There is much to discuss on the Ohio State football front as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. The Buckeyes kicked off spring ball this week and much was gleaned. * Unfortunately, we have to start with some bad news as offensive lineman  Harry Miller  announced on Thursday he is retiring from football. Miller revealed he has been battling depression and had suicidal though...

Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give the latest from spring football practice on the Buckeyes on this special edition of the podcast.

Our very own Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join as we send Steve Wiltfong upstairs into management.  We were live.  We tackled many topics - Tackett Curtis, 'Team' Montgomery, The Glenville Pipeline - and fielded questions from live viewers. It's recruiting chatter at the highest level. You will enjoy. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Spring football began on Tuesday for Ohio State and there was a cavalcade of information gleaned.  Mitchell Melton  has moved from linebacker to defensive end, eight scholarship players will miss all of spring -- including  Harry Miller  which continues to be a mystery -- and several young players are having great offseasons such as wide receiver  Jayden Ballard , and cornerbacks  Jakailin Johnson...

Spring Practice kicks off today. That means real football ... kind of. That means elite visitors ... not kind of.  Our staff is on campus ready to report on today's festivities. Duane Long is here to let you know what he needs to see out of the Buckeyes with pads on now. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.