Bucknuts Morning 5

Look outside. Are there signs of life? Did the sun rise?Of course it did. David Gabriel-Georges picked Tennessee over Ohio State yesterday, ending a furious recruiting tussle that lasted well over a year.This just in: Ohio State still plans to play the '26 season.Mark Porter joins Dan Rubin to put the DGG experience in context before diving deep on an NFL legacy's film that evokes memories of his father and would look just fine in Scarlet and Gray. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

After months (years?) of speculation, 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges will announce his decision today. Most insiders feel that Tennessee will be his choice, but could DGG pull a surprise announcement and select Ohio State?Also, The Athletic did its yearly college football quarterback rankings, and OSU's Julian Sayin came in at No. 5. Does that sound about right? Who were the four QBs ranked ahead of him? Where did the other Big Ten quarterbacks land on the list?Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

We've been on the David Gabriel-Georges recruiting rollercoaster for what feels like ... an eternity. But the ride comes to an end tomorrow. Will it be a thrilling experience we look back on with affection? Uhhh ... we will see.It's the third high-profile courtship in recent memory that saw Ohio State and Tennessee come down to the wire. David Sanders chose Tennessee. Legend Bey chose (!!!!) Ohio State. Many signs point to the elite Class of 2027 running back choosing Tennessee. But we've come this far, let's finish strong! Mark Porter is here while Garrick Hodge - in a bout of clairvoyance - is on vacation this week. We look at scouting video of DGG, talk about the impact of his decision - both ways - and explore who could hop on the radar if DGG falls off.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It is Mailbag Monday as Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. What will be Ohio State's toughest game as they navigate what looks like the most-difficult schedule they have played in recent memory? If the Buckeyes do not land David Gabriel Georges this Wednesday, what are other running back options for Carlos Locklyn and crew for the 2027 class? Does this year's Ohio State squad have a weakness? If so, what is it?Those are just a sampling of questions on the Buckeyes that will be answered on the Monday 5ish.

We have no doubt that Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin will have at least a good season this year. Will he have a great season? That is one of the topics of discussion on today's show with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy. Also on the agenda is a conversation about 4-star defensive tackle Karlos May who will announce his decision tomorrow, 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges, who will announce his decision in five days on CBS, plus more Ohio State football and basketball chatter. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Two big-time Class of 2027 recruitments are nearing completion.Birmingham (Ala.) Ramsey defensive lineman Karlos May will announce his decision on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST. Ohio State, Georgia, Auburn and Florida State are finalists. Baylor (Tenn.) running back David Gabriel-Georges will announce on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST. Ohio State and Tennessee are finalists.The recruiting rollercoaster vibes have had May in and out of Ohio State's class. The same can be said for DGG.Who better to make sense of all the craziness than Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter?We dive deep into May's film and provide the latest on both targets as resolution fast approaches.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

David Gabriel Georges will announce his decision exactly one week from today (July 22). And in exactly two weeks (July 29), Ohio State has all of its obligations at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Yes, football is almost here. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss if DGG is leaning Tennessee's way, what we're curious to hear from the Buckeyes at media days, Eddrick Houston having a strong summer, the latest with Warde Manuel's status at Michigan and more.That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohioans are on the edge of their seats. It's decision time. Who will commit first: LeBron James or David Gabriel-Georges? Will LeBron and DGG choose the Buckeye State? Yes, we kid ... but only slightly. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. Neither has real NBA chops. That's fine because it's DGG chatter the 'Nutters crave and we have it for you.Also, we SHOW YOU that running back recruiting at Ohio State is flowing with a video deep dive on Class of 2028 commitment Elijah Newman-Hall. Mark's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film work is worth the price of admission today.We also opine on Ohio offensive lineman Anthony Blalock's commitment to Alabama and the likelihood Ohio State gets retaliation against the Yellowhammer State when native Karlos May commits later this week.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges will announce his decision in nine days (July 22). How confident should Ohio State be in landing him? That is one of the topics of discussion on the Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

Well, that didn't take long. An Ohio judge gave an injunction to 15 Division I college basketball players on Thursday who are challenging the new "5-to-play-5 rule" in college athletics. This means, for now, they will all be able to play during the 2026-27 season. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that development, plus:* Who is the best defensive tackle on this year's Ohio State team?* Who will replace Caleb Downs this year for the Buckeyes?* What are the vibes regarding 5-star running back recruit David Gabriel Georges?That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The dog days of summer are here and we aim to get you through. Garrick Hodge handles it all today as Mark Porter tends to life outside the show.But fret not! We dive deep on Class of 2028 prospect you need to get familiar with. This just in: Wide receivers like Ohio State. A lot.All that plus a Brad appearance and Garrick empties out the summer camp notebook.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

A total of 19 players on Ohio State's roster picked up an extra season of eligibility late last month when the new "5-to-play-5" rule was instituted by the NCAA. Who are the 19 players? And which of them might take advantage of the extra year?Also, how does the Buckeyes' running back room stack up with some of the better ones we've seen around these parts?Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish and tackles that and more.

Ohio State is applying the finishing touches the Class of 2027. Several elite targets remain and we address who and when the verdict will arrive.But the majority of today's show is about who has 'next'? It's time to begin learning the Class of 2028 in earnest.Who better to do that with than our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter?The answer: Nobody. That means you've come to the right place.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. What is the latest with David Gabriel Georges? Will first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have full autonomy this season? When will Legend Bey score his first touchdown for the Buckeyes?That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class is cleared for takeoff. The latest commitment for the Buckeyes came in the form of 5-star wide receiver Jett Harrison on Friday. He is the brother of former OSU WR Marvin Harrison Jr., and continues what has been an amazing streak on the recruiting front for the Buckeyes.Also, is it "inevitable" that one day major college football players will be considered "employees" of their universities, right down to signing a CBA?Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

The beat goes on. We all fretted when Brian Hartline took the promotion at South Florida. Could new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton fill Hartline's Shaq-sized shoes?Thus far, it's been a slam dunk for Hankton and all dunk contest judges would give him a 10 for Wednesday's bucket: Jett Harrison.Marvin, Sr.'s son and Marvin, Jr.'s little brother verbally committed to Ohio State to bolster Class of 2028 recruiting like no other.We dive deep on the legacy continuing, why Monsana Torbert picked Michigan over Ohio State and who the Buckeyes are still chasing in the Class of 2027.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Is a "Big 5" emerging in terms of the college football teams that spend the most on NIL? It sure looks like it. And yes, Ohio State is one of the five. Who are the others? And where is this information coming from?That is the main topic of discussion on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy, who also discuss Ohio State's recruiting heater and more.

Ohio State added three commitments since Friday and we need to talk about it.Our Garrick Hodge is here. Our Mark Porter is here. Caden Moss committed. Jordan Donahoo committed. Markus Fakatou committed. Who deserves credit for all the 'yes' work?There's plenty to go around.Spend 5ish with us this a..m, 'Nutters!

Is playing an extremely tough regular-season schedule a good idea in the era of a 12-team College Football Playoff, or is it akin to shooting yourself in the foot? Well, we are about to find out this year given Ohio State's brutal slate that includes three teams widely ranked within the top-5 nationally (Texas, Indiana, Oregon), plus three other squads that are expected to be ranked (USC, Michigan, Iowa). The season will serve as a referendum of sorts on tough schedules, at least from the Buckeyes' point of view.Also, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin react to Phil Steele's Big Ten standings predictions, and talk about the recruiting hot streak the Buckeyes are on.That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke to the local media for an hour on Thursday and many topics were covered. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle read between the lines of some of Bjork's comments and what they mean for Ohio State football moving forward. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Is there anything more reliable than the Glenville Pipeline's flow to Ohio State?Oh, there's something alright. It's called modern recruiting. The confluence of these factors will coalesce today when Kaylon Bailey commits. The Class of 2027 defensive standout is expected to make the call today between Ohio State and ... Colorado? Yes, the Fighting Deion Sanders.Our Garrick Hodge breaks it all down for you before previewing the weekend commitments of Ohio State targets Caden Moss and Blake Wong.Normally, that would suffice for a show. Not this one. Mark Porter is also here and provides a peek at his 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film breakdown of coveted defensive lineman Marcu Fakatou. It's fair to say Mark is a fan of the prospect.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Redshirts and sixth-year seniors will no longer be a thing in college sports as the Division I Council voted unanimously to pass the "5-to-play-5" rule on Tuesday, meaning athletes will have five years to play five seasons. The clock begins when they enroll as a freshman or when they turn 19, whichever comes first.How might this impact Ohio State? And what do we think about the rule overall? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Hold on to your hats, 'Nutters, this show moves fast. There's a lot to cover.First Class of 2029 commitment?Family legacy in sight in 2028?Clarity at quarterback in 2027?DGG and friend on their way?Film room love for recent commitment Jaden Carey?Yes, all that. And more. A lot more. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here ... and they cook!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

If you could add any former Ohio State player to the 2026 roster, who would it be? You can only choose one.That is one of the topics of today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Also, why is no one talking about the fact that Oregon is replacing both coordinators this year? Well, we're going to talk about it.That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

For a while, it seemed as if the long-standing relationship between 2027 quarterback Brady Edmunds and Ohio State was headed for a breakup. Edmonds has been verbally committed to Ohio State for over a year-and-a-half (Dec. 2, 2024, to be exact). However, when the Buckeyes started looking at other QBs in the 2027 class, and when Edmunds started considering other programs like UCLA, it appeared as though the relationship has soured.However, Edmunds is currently on his official visit to Ohio State, and has been in town since Tuesday. And from talking to him, everything is going extremely well thus far.Will Edmunds eventually be a Buckeye? That is one of the questions Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will answer on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State's practice fields were buzzing yesterday. Recruiting camp brought out the stars. Committed quarterbacks. Offered quarterbacks. Elite skill talent. Future impact linemen.Camp also attracted our guys lead by Garrick Hodge and the reporting was intense!We break it all down with Garrick and get Mark Porter's on-the-road vibes after spending yesterday in Happy Valley.Enough for this show? No! Today brings even more camp intrigue at Ohio State and we get you completely set.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What will college football look like in the future? Are we headed for a collective bargaining agreement that would make the players employees? That is one of the topics of discussion on today's show as Ben Koo of Awful Announcing drops by to join Dave Biddle. Also on the agenda:* Ohio State has a brutal regular-season schedule, but the Buckeyes are still the favorites to win the national championship. Other than the schedule, any concerns about this team? Or are they loaded up for a great season?* We get Ben's hot takes on Texas Tech, Cody Campbell and Brendan Sorsby. Also, what round will Sorsby be taken in the NFL Supplemental Draft? Which teams might be interested?That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Are you ready for another week of camp? You best be. Ohio State will host prospects again today and Thursday. There's a 7-on-7 event scheduled for Wednesday. That day also brings certain well-known guys (see Edmunds, Brady).We welcome in Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to preview today's red carpet rollout for priority targets Tyzon Swann (nation's No. 1 DT in '28) and Lucas Prock ('28 QB with Ohio State offer). They won't be alone. It's a star-studded group that's expected. And that includes Garrick and Mark, who will be there with bells on to report back to you.All that and a deep video dive into new commitment Deontay Malone.Spend 5ish with su this a.m., 'Nutters!

Which Ohio State players are headed for breakout seasons in 2026? That is what Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will predict on the Monday 5ish.

We are having a Buckeye fantasy draft on today's show, as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will draft offensive skilled position players from the Jim Tressel era on. JBook and Dave will each end up with one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end.Also, continuing a topic from The Front Row message board from yesterday, what was the best move of the offseason for the Buckeyes? And this includes players landed via the transfer portal, recruits in the 2026 class, coaching hires and player retention.Also, go USA in the World Cup!That and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The talent show at Ohio State continues. Here's the good thing: Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are on the case.Our guys share expert witness vibes from recruiting camps this week in Columbus. We drill down today on prospects that earned offers and others whose recruitment progressed.What did Michigan legacy and Ohio native Asa Birch have to say? Hint: You will like it.Who earned offers and why? Who is visiting this weekend for an official visit and why?We have the answers. All you need to do is enjoy.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Will Big Ten teams follow through on the threat to not schedule Texas Tech in any sport, due to the Brendan Sorsby situation? Or is that just posturing? What starting jobs are still undecided for Ohio State with preseason camp less than two months away?What were takeaways from the first recruiting camp of the summer at OSU on Tuesday?Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

They come from all over this wonderful country. It's Camp Day at Ohio State. Anyone interested in playing football for the Buckeyes better be ready.Our guys certainly are. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here ... and he's got company.We dive deep on what you can expect from today's Ohio State recruiting camp and how you can follow in REAL TIME along with Garrick and our guys cover the event.Big names are expected.Then we review the weekend and official visits that helped Ohio State gain clarity at defensive back and give us a sense how the Class of 2027 could turn out.Plus, what would this show be without an update on the quest to add David Gabriel-Georges to the fold?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

You down with DGG? Yeah, you know me. Will the nation's No. 2 running back recruit in the 2027 class, David Gabriel Georges, end up selecting Ohio State? Or will he stay in his home state of Tennessee?Also, what is our confidence level for the Buckeyes' offensive line this year on a scale of 1-10?Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

Pat Murphy and JBook take a stroll down memory lane before answering questions from the 'Nutters ...

Six key recruits are headed for Columbus this weekend. Garrick Hodge is here to let you know exactly who and why each plays a potentially key role in Ohio State's future.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Scarlet and Gray ... and black occasionally ... with stripes ... or maybe all white?Every 'Nutters has a favorite Ohio State jersey look. Which is the best?Pat Murphy joins the show to detail his recent jersey deep dive with the behind-the-scenes leverage pullers.But that's not all.We discuss:* Why so much Julian Sayin angst?* What is the ideal college football playoff system?* Is the 5-to-play-5 and one-time transfer rule the answer?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It was not a crowded recruiting weekend. But it was hugely important.Three key Class of 2027 targets - DL Marcus Fakatou, RB David Gabriel-Georges and WR Benny Easter - and a recent Ohio State commitment - LB Prince Goldsby - all came to Columbus.Was the meter moved? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter bring you the latest.That's before a deep dive into the film of commitment Angelo Smith, the first commitment in the '27 class and a discussion on Ohio native Chaz Coleman's status at Tennessee. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Welcome to June, 'Nutters!There's plenty to discuss and we are fortunate to have Steve Helwagen here to wax poetic as Dave Biddle vacations, sunning himself in a discreet Caribbean locale.No beach time for the Buckeyes, however. We dive deep on a few overarching topics:* Was there a Michigan win hangover last season?* Is Ohio State's vaunted '26 schedule actually a bit overrated?* Julian Sayin - he good?Then it's quality basketball chatter - yes, basketball - taking stock of where the program sits as practice begins later today.Spent 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy will predict which Ohio State players will finish first, second, third and fourth on the team in major statistical categories in 2026. The categories are: * Rushing yards. * Receptions. * Receiving yards. * Total touchdowns. * Sacks. * Tackles-for-loss. * Tackles. * Interceptions. Again, we're not just picking who will finish first on the Buckeyes in these categories. We're going 1-2-3-4 in all of them. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Mother Nature is an Ohio State fan?  Given this weekend's glorious weather forecast, it's a real possibility. Several key recruiting targets are expected to hit the red carpet in Columbus this weekend and sunny skies are expected. Garrick Hodge is here with names and info: David Garbiel-Georges, Marcus Fakatou and Benny Easter.  Mark Porter joins with his own evaluations. Other topics broached: * Could Ohio State lose four games this season? * Why such angst surrounding Julian Sayin? * Is offensive line commitment Brody McNeel headed for left tackle? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are happy to welcome Dan Hope from Eleven Warriors to the show. Dan and Dave Biddle will discuss the following and more on today's program: * Reacting to Ohio State being the betting favorite to win the 2026 national championship. What other national title odds jump out at us? * How do the Heisman odds look for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith? * Speaking of Sayin, he seems to have a decent amount of critics this offseason. What does Dan Hope think about that? * What does the future of the College Football Playoff look like? * Are we on the verge of the NCAA going to a "5-in-5" model? (Five years for athletes to play five seasons.) * Who will be second on the Buckeyes in receiving yards and receptions this season? Who will be third in those categories? * Who will be second in rushing yards this year for OSU? * The NCAA denied Brendan Sorsby's request to be reinstated. What do we think will ultimately end up happening with Sorsby's eligibility? That and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.