Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State's full schedule was released on Tuesday, complete with specific dates for each game. We already knew the teams the Buckeyes would play in 2026, so we were fully aware this was going to be a daunting slate. How daunting? Three teams that will begin the season likely ranked within the top-5 (at Indiana, at Texas, Oregon), two more that will be ranked within the top-15 (at USC, Michigan) a...

Recruiting in the new college football era has changed ... drastically. With NIL and the transfer portal entering mix, chaos has basically ensued. There are many that feel high school recruiting is going the way of the dinosaur. Is that so? Will Ohio State be a T-Rex on the recruiting trail? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on how the Buckeyes will attack high school recruiting...

If you're in Ohio, or in many other places in our country, you are very likely snowed in. No worries. We've got you 'covered' on today's show with a deep dive on new Ohio State offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Do we like the hire? Why or why not? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have that and more on the Monday 5ish.

What grade would you give Ohio State regarding the 17 players they landed in the transfer portal this month? That is one of the questions Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer on today's show. Also discussed is the Buckeyes' vacancy at offensive coordinator, plus JBook and Dave take questions from the live audience. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

In this edition of the BHH, host Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the biggest decisions made so far in Ohio State's offseason.

Dust is settling. As Monday's title game fades into memory and transfer portal activity dwindles, we have a much better sense of what's ahead. So today we dive deep on the 16 new Buckeyes added via the transfer portal. Who fits where and why? Garrick Hodge handles the rankings and Mark Porter produced the film to back it up. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Now that the dust has settled -- for the most part -- regarding the transfer portal, how do we feel about the roster Ohio State will be bringing into the 2026 season? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell delve into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

And there you have it: Indiana is your College Football National Champion. That makes it three straight for the vaunted B1G conference. Now for the important question: How does it all affect Ohio State? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to dive deep on the Indiana-Miami tussle and all the implications, especially those that stretch to Columbus. But that's not all. We dislodge and tackle the n...

On this MLK Day version of the 5ish, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin project Ohio State's 2026 depth chart on both sides of the ball. Also, will an offensive coordinator be hired this week by the Buckeyes? The Monday 5ish has that and much more.

Ohio State has had a wonderful week, both in terms of landing players from the portal and retaining quality veteran players like Kenyatta Jackson and Jermaine Mathews. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on the Friday 5ish and opine on what might be coming down the pike.

The Bucknuts Happy Hour with Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle has breaking news that is good for Ohio State. Plus they look back on what they got right and wrong regarding their preseason college football predictions.

It's true. You can rest easy. Ohio State has a new kicker. Baylor transfer Connor Hawkins joined the fold yesterday and 'Nutters all across the world rejoiced. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to disperse infotainment. We dive deep on field goal love. But there's more: * Another package deal on the defensive line? Meet Florida State twins Mandrell and Darryl Desir. * Could new wide receivers...

What is the latest with Ohio State's vacancy at offensive coordinator? Is defensive coordinator Matt Patricia going to stick around? And what is the latest regarding the Buckeyes and the transfer portal? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy talked to some good sources this morning and have the absolute latest on the Wednesday 5ish.

Heading into the new week, concern among 'Nutters about Ohio State's transfer portal activity was palpable. But after Monday ... activity can no longer be questioned. The Buckeyes added five transfers and we are here for it.  Meet all five guys - Alabama defensive linemen James Smith and Qua Russaw, Duke safety Terry Moore, Northwestern tight end Hunter Welcing and Maryland quarterback Justyn Mart...

Should college football's transfer portal window be open during the sport's playoffs? No. But that is the crazy world we're living in. Ohio State landed a key player in the portal on Sunday, that being safety Earl Little Jr. What else do you need to know about the portal as it pertains to the Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State's season ended just nine days ago, but it has already been a wild offseason for the Buckeyes. What might be next? What do we think about what has transpired thus far? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

You were sure Ohio State would add a wide receiver in the transfer portal, right? Meet the newest Buckeye - UTSA's Devin McCain. The Texas native announced his decision to transfer to Ohio State yesterday. We have McCuin's film to breakdown.  Remember John Walker? Ohio State finished second in his recruitment in the 2023 cycle. The defensive tackle has come aboard after two years at Central Florid...

Patrick Murphy has the latest on Ohio State football in this edition of the BHH.

The count is now up to 18 scholarship players that have entered their name in the transfer portal from Ohio State, with former 5-star WR Quincy Porter being the latest addition. It seems alarming on the surface, but this is the new normal in college football. Just look around at other programs and you will see this is true. In fact, there are some NIL/transfer situations in college football that m...

Yes, the sun came up again today. It's been almost a week since the Cotton Bowl and we are soldiering on. Today's show should help that. What's the latest on the transfer portal? Buckeyes leaving? New Buckeyes ready to join the fold? Why is Garrick Hodge in Texas and what was his sit down with Chris Henry, Jr. all about? Our guy reports from San Antonio as Navy All-American Bowl week gets rolling....

Transfer portal season is in full swing and it is crazier than ever. Thus far, 16 of Ohio State's scholarship players have entered their name in the portal. Despite the high number, not many of the names are surprises, with a couple exceptions. The Buckeyes also landed their first player in the portal this offseason on Sunday, that being tight end Mason Williams from Ohio University. On today's sh...

Following a disappointing showing in the College Football Playoff, what changes does Ohio State need to make this offseason? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and more on the Friday 5ish.

Well, that did not go according to plan. Ohio State got down 14-0 early against Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl and could not recover. The Hurricanes came away with a 24-14 win over the Buckeyes. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from many members of our staff. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker, Mark Neal, Heath Schneider, Matt...

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and friends get you ready for the Ohio State-Miami CFP quarterfinal with the game just a few hours away.

After all the talking, now it's time for some walking. Ohio State will take on Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl tonight, and Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin think it's going to be a very Happy New Year for the Buckeyes. The Wednesday 5ish has much more, including keys to victory, final score predictions and several other topics.