Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State exacted sweet revenge on Michigan on Saturday, dominating the Wolverines to the tune of 27-9 in their own house. We have reactions from our staff via our postgame podcast,  What We Learned Live . Host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schenider, Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen during this festive postgame show.

We are one day away from the clash in Ann Arbor and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to talk all about it on today's show. Will Ohio State end its four-game losing streak to Michigan? How confident are we that Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate will play? What is a college football bet that we like for Black Friday, or on Saturday? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Alejandro Zuniga from The Michigan Insider to preview the huge Ohio State-Michigan game this Saturday and more.

What is the latest we are hearing about Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? What is Ohio State's biggest matchup advantage going into the showdown at Michigan on Saturday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy cover that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Are you ready? We don't mean Turkey Day. We mean THE GAME! Our prep continues for the Ann Arbor trip this weekend with Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. We give the you latest vibes about who will actually play, how Ohio State will approach the event and much more. All that and a deep dive on recruiting ... plus LIVE questions from our chatters. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The Ohio State-Michigan clash is just five days away in Ann Arbor and we talk all about it on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. What are we hearing about the status of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? What are our vibes in general about the Buckeyes as they look to end a 4-year losing streak to their rivals? The Monday 5ish has you covered on that and much more.

Ohio State started somewhat slow, then dominated visiting Rutgers to the tune of 42-9 on Saturday. Our postgame podcast,  What We Learned Live , has reactions from our staff. Host Dave Biddle kicks off the show with the three biggest things he learned from the game and what it means for the Buckeyes moving forward. Then Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge, Matt Baxendell, Dan Rubin and Patrick Murph...

It is BTA Friday, Rutgers version. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions for Saturday's Ohio State-Rutgers game at high noon in what is the home finale/Senior Day for the Buckeyes. Will star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and/or Carnell Tate play? Also, we take a look at some of OSU's players who have really stepped up of late, such as fourth-year junior defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. a...

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour (Happy Half-hour?) Patrick Murphy gets you ready for the Ohio State-Rutgers game and more.

Ohio State hosts Rutgers this weekend at The Shoe. It's a final box check before ... you know. But the Buckeyes also have the recruiting scene spatula out ... it's FLIP SEASON don't ya know? Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. We tackle myriad topics related to potential class additions/subtractions. We also meet the latest commitment and field questions from our LIVE peeps. Spend 5ish wit...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was very coy on Tuesday when asked about the injuries to star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. What did we make of his comments? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss that on today's show. Also on the docket: * The Buckeyes of course remained No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings. What were some of the surprises in the top-25? * The private c...

It's one thing for Ohio State to flip a commitment. It another thing for Ohio State to flip a commitment LIVE during our morning podcast. It another thing ENTIRELY for Ohio State to flip a commitment LIVEduring our morning podcast while we are actually discussing him! Yes, Braxton Rembert flipped from Wake Forest to Ohio State as our Garrick Hodge was detailing the Georgia native's potential move....

Which teams are Ohio State's biggest threats to win the national championship, in order? That is the main topic of conversation that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle on the Monday 5ish. Also discussed is the concern level of the Buckeyes' injuries and more.

Ohio State defeated UCLA 48-10 on Saturday and we have reactions in our postgame podcast,  What We Learned Live . Host Dave Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge, Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. Yes, we are still basking as we watch the defending national champions who so happen to be the No. 1 team in the nation this year. We hope you enjoy the show!

It is Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow night's UCLA at Ohio State game and also provide one other "best bet" for the week in college football. Also, Ohio State and Michigan are reportedly at odds when it comes to the Big Ten's idea of getting an infusion of cash via private capital. The Wolverines are very m...

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Garrick Hodge for a deep dive on Ohio State recruiting. Also, they take a look at the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive lines this season.

It is a big recruiting weekend for Ohio State as three coveted 2026 prospects will make official visits to Columbus. Also, several 2027 recruits that the Buckeyes want to land will be visiting for the night game against UCLA. Garrick Hodge will take you through all the big names that will be at OSU over the weekend and where the Buckeyes currently stand with them. Then Mark Porter will break down...

Ohio State stayed No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss how many legitimate national championship contenders there are in college football this season. Is it five or six teams? Less? More? Other topics broached include the Buckeyes nursing some minor injuries, with a heavy emphasis on "minor." How many guys will OSU get...

Ohio State's recruiting hot streak continued on Monday when the Buckeyes flipped 4-star athlete Legend Bey from Tennessee. This came on the heels of landing high 4-star defensive tackle Emanuel Ruffin on Sunday, which came on the heels of landing offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm on Friday, which came on the heels of flipping 4-star cornerback Jay Timmons from Florida State on Thursday. Wheeew. You...

There is much to discuss on today's show as Dave Biddle flies solo. Sophomore defensive tackle Eddrick Houston returning to the starting lineup against Purdue on Saturday and played well. It was Houston's first start since the second game of the season. This appears to be a good sign for the nation's best defense. Also, will Carnell Tate be able to play this week against visiting UCLA? Furthermore...

Top-ranked Ohio State won at Purdue 34-10 on Saturday. Our postgame podcast,  What We Learned Live , has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guests Heath Schneider, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. What were the main takeaways from the game and what does it mean for the Buckeyes moving forward? We have that and much more for you on the show.

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give Ohio State-Purdue predictions, look around the world of college football, discuss a position group for the Buckeyes that is exceeding expectations and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim May to discuss how the 2025 Buckeyes stack up when compared to some of the great teams Tim has covered.

Upheaval has taken root at several college football programs. Not Ohio State. What does that mean? It means your Buckeyes are here to deal with upheaval effects - specifically recruits committed elsewhere that now have a potentially new take on their future. It's spatula season, 'Nutters! It came early this year based on all the coaching tomfoolery but hey, who are we to complain? Garrick Hodge an...

Ohio State received the No. 1 ranking as expected in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday night. Were there any surprises in the top-25? Also, is the Buckeyes' offensive line a bit banged up heading into the stretch run of the season? Head coach Ryan Day addressed that and more on Tuesday, and on today's show Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy will give their take...