Bucknuts Morning 5

It's all about comings and goings today on the BM5. Bill Kurelic is coming back for another show. Mark Porter is going to a Florida beach. Beau Atkinson is coming from North Carolina. Many Buckeyes are going pro via the NFL Draft that starts this evening in Green Bay. This weekend? Many fine recruits are coming to Columbus. Are they going to commit to the good guys? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both NFL.com and The Athletic are predicting that 15 Ohio State players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which would tie the all-time record. Might the Buckeyes actually reach 16 and own the crown all to themselves? Also, will DE transfer Beau Atkinson be a Buckeye? Those are two of the topics Dave Biddle tackles as he flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you book 'The Dean' for a solo flight? You let him cook ... and that's what we did. With Mark Porter enjoying an exotic beachfront locale, Bill Kurelic was pressed into extreme action and ... performed beautifully. Want info on the transfer portal? We discussed Beau Atkinson, Troy Pikes, Maraad Watson, Orion Irving, Keelan Marion and Jaden Ball. Came for the recruiting info? There's a huge weekend ahead in Columbus and we discussed Jamier Brown, Pierre Dean, Rock Hill, Micah Smith, Darius Gray and more. The Dean cooks. You eat. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when a pilot falls ill? The co-pilot takes over.  Confidence level at that point? You're right to be a little suspect. Dan Rubin flies the plane all by his lonesome today as the week kicks off in Bucknuts fashion. Thankfully, our LIVE users stepped in to help direct the action with a litany of excellent questions. Transfer portal chatter, werewolf sightings, NFL Draft destinations for your Buckeyes and more were the topics of the day. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy delves into post-spring storylines for the Buckeyes that he believes are not getting enough attention. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would make the 2025 season a successful one for Ohio State? Do the Buckeyes have to become the first team in school history to win back-to-back national championships for the season to be considered a success? What about a scenario where OSU defeats Michigan and makes the College Football Playoff, but falls short of the national title? Perhaps even losing in the quarterfinals. Would that be a successful season in your book? That is the main topic on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also discussed is how certain players helped themselves this spring and whether the Buckeyes will be able to land an impact defensive tackle in the transfer portal. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Brian Hartline comes calling, receivers to end to provide the correct answer. Texas standout wide receiver Brock Boyd was committed to TCU. Then 'you know who' turned it up. Lo' and behold, Boyd is now a future Buckeye! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to break down Boyd's decision to flip and his work on film - it's can't miss stuff. Besides plenty of other recruiting info courtesy of The Dean, we talk about Ohio State's transfer portal targets on the defensive line.  All that and so much more! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer portal is open for business and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss what it means from Ohio State's perspective, plus much more, on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring Game video review? Check. In-depth analysis on that with two of the best? Check. Detailed dive on which recruits attended Spring Game? Check. Spirited chatter on transfer portal option and offers going out? Check. No need to check yourself. We've got it handled. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to get you up to speed on all things Ohio State coming out of the Spring Game and more. Spend 5is with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring ball is in the rear view mirror for Ohio State and today's show takes a close look at the biggest storylines, players that helped themselves and all the rest. Also, will the Buckeyes land an impact defensive tackle in the portal, which opens Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offense prevailed over the defense 50-31 at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has several insights on individual players and what it might mean for the Buckeyes in 2025. Who helped themselves the most? Who are some guys who had rough days? Host Dave Biddle is joined during various parts of the show by Bill Kurelic, Heath Schnieder, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. All of that and more is coming your way on WWLL, spring game edition! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which questions have been answered for Ohio State this spring? Which ones remain with the spring game on tap for tomorrow? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's spring game is just two days away and on today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into what they will be keeping a close eye on. Also, general manager Mark Pantoni just signed a new contract extension, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. That and much more is coming your way on the Thursday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are thrilled to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. -- aka the Buckeye Preacher -- to the show today. Mr. Scott will discuss the national championship culture that Ryan Day has created at Ohio State and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can you have TWO MANY quarterbacks? NEVER! Or can you? We asked Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter that question in light of the Sayin-Keinholz tussle in Columbus? Is it only a two-man race? We dive deep and also update the recruitment of Ohio signal caller Nathan Bernhard, the Ashland High star whose quest for a Buckeyes offer is ongoing. Sure, that would be enough for some shows ... not this one. We have all the latest visitor info from the past five days and a look at defensive end Luke Wafle, the subject of the Grand Poobah's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film experience. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz closer than we anticipated? What are some other notable takeaways from the Buckeyes' spring practices? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at truths and fallacies from OSU's spring practice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't look now, but Ohio State has accumulated some impressive depth on its offensive line. Alright, you can look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle go in-depth on this deep offensive front, one day after the media met with OL coach Tyler Bowen and 12 of the Buckeyes' O-linemen. What can be expected from this group in 2025? Also, who are some second-year players who are standing out this spring, offensively and defensively? We name names. That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tell the truth: How confident were you when Chris Henry, Jr., verbally committed to Ohio State in late July of 2023? Were you a 'Wake me when signs' type? Henry, Jr., the former Ohioan now starring for California powerhouse Mater Dei, shut down all other suitors earlier this week and confirmed his commitment to Ohio State. Score another for WRU. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on Henry, Jr., dating back to his time on the Ohio gridiron (and hardcourt, where he was a standout hoopster) and projecting how he will fit into the Buckeyes upon arrival. Then it's get-to-know Favour Akih time. The Class of 2026 running back from Delaware (Ohio) Hayes will be back in Columbus this weekend. Akih has an announced final trio of Ohio State, Miami and USC. Commitment watch, anyone? We then discussed Ohioans headed elsewhere despite Buckeye offers and a whole lot more.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's secondary calls itself "BIA" (Best In America). The Buckeyes made a strong case for themselves in 2024 when they helped lead OSU to the national championship. This year's group is losing cornerback Denzel Burke , nickel Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom, who were definitely key cogs on the national title squad. However, it is not a stretch in the least to say the Buckeyes might be even better in the secondary in 2025. Also, have you noticed the way OSU's players absolutely gush about new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last three times our Tuesday-Thursday trio convened for this show we had a fresh commitment to discuss. Make it four for four! And this one was the most surprising yet. Ohio State garnered a commitment on Monday from Blaine Bradford. Not only is he the nation's No. 1 Class of 2026 defensive back, according to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot-1, 207-pound safety is from Baton Rouge, La. Is Ohio State on its way to crafting another epic secondary haul? Does the Bradford pledge affect Mississippi safety Bralan Womack (the nation's No. 2DB who is scheduled to visit this coming weekend). We break it all down and wax poetic with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is in the final two weeks of spring practice and the media will meet with head coach Ryan Day after practice today around 11:30 a.m. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will cover a lot of ground, and will begin by taking a close look at some of the key position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. Is this a legit competition between quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz? Or will we be shocked if Sayin is not the guy? What about some of the OL spots? And what about the starting safety opposite Caleb Downs? The Monday 5ish delves into all of that and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy goes in-depth on the top-10 storylines coming out of Ohio State's spring practices thus far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Since we last convened, Ohio State added commitments from two offensive linemen: Ohio native Sam Greer and Arizona native Tucker Smith. This Tyler Bowen guy is really trying to impress us early on and we're here for all of it. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on the Greer and Smith double whammy. Where will they fit in? How does this affect the rest of Bowen's intended offensive line haul? We didn't stop there because the Buckeyes are moving full speed ahead. Just wait until you hear the expected visitors list for the rest of this week through the weekend.  Is there another commitment or two coming? Will running back be the focus? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a huge day at the WHAC as all 32 NFL teams are expected to be heavily represented for Ohio State's pro day, which begins around 11 a.m. Bucknuts will be there covering it. Before we do that, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell are going to preview pro day on the Wednesday 5ish, plus talk in detail about the latest developments out of spring ball for the Buckeyes. Furthermore , OSU landed a very good OL recruit yesterday in Sam Greer. Let's talk all about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Buckeyes are back at it on the practice field prepping for their NATTY CHAMP defense tour. That means a chance for prospects to see Ohio State get after it. And the staff is getting after several key recruits that were here yesterday and even more will see them practice today. Who's been here? How do they fit in Ohio State's future (possibly)? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with the latest and we also tease Mark's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' subject: Akron Hoban left tackle Sam Greer. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the main storylines with Ohio State entering its second week of spring practice? Dave Biddle flies solo today and takes a close look at interesting situations on the offense and the defense for the Buckeyes. It's also a big day on the beat as the media will interview Ryan Day, Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline following this morning's practice. That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first week of Ohio State's spring practices are almost in the book. And we have JBook on the show to talk about the biggest developments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's what we know: Spring Practice is a gathering of champions. National champions. Many Buckeyes are back to help defend the crown. We also know interest in becoming a Buckeye has not waned. At. All. Practice visitors have been lining up and several have received the coveted Buckeyes offer. But that's not all. Prospects already committed to Ohio State and those holding offers are also checking out Ohio State live and in person. Who better to break it all down than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Nobody. Here's the good news: The Dean and Grand Poobah are here to infotain all of us. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's spring practice on Wednesday is open to the media and Bucknuts will be there in full force. Also, after practice, the media will interview the quarterbacks and running backs. Let's get it all started on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle flying solo and answering your questions. And yes, it's still less than two months since Ohio State won the national championship. Are you #StillBasking? Good, good. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign up for our Bracket Challenge Ladies and Gentlemen. We made it. The all-encompassing NCAA Tournament preview that will take you from Dayton all the way to San Antonio. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander guide you through all 67 games and gives you an idea of the team that can win it all! 07:00 - South Region Breakdown 14:40 - Stay Or Hit Presented by Chumba Casino 19:00 - West Region Breakdown Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring Practice has kicked off. That means visit season has also begun. Four visitors were offered by Ohio State on Monday.  Who was offered? Why? What positions? How does this affect the class going forward? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. Among the other topics broached: 'Block O' numbers game, FBI operative selection and NFL futures for running backs ... and even more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Buckeyes take the field again this morning.  Are you still basking in the glow of a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP? Bring the glow into the 'new' season as Spring Practice kicks off today. That's why were are coming you brighter and earlier than usual. Our Dave Biddle needs to be there when the Buckeyes get rolling. We preview what promises to be a revealing spring as Ohio State begins its defense of the crown. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the biggest position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the biggest questions facing Ohio State as the reigning national champions begin spring practice on Monday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that in detail on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Consider this weekend the calm before the storm. Especially since Ohio State's basketball team will be spectators ... but we digress. Monday begins visit season for Buckeye FOOTBALL recruiting targets as Spring Practice gets rolling in earnest for your NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. Who is going to be here? Who is on commitment watch? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to wax poetic and also provide a sneak peak at Mark's latest 'Eye In The Sky' subject. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are going to bounce around a lot on the midweek show, beginning with our thoughts on C.J. Hicks permanently moving to defensive end. Also, how does Ohio State's running back room look heading into the 2025 season after losing two studs in TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins? Also, Ohio State's men's basketball team begins play in the Big Ten Tournament today. What is the "vine update" now that Jake Diebler's first full season in almost in the books? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss all of that, field questions from our live audience and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transfer portal and new recruiting schedule has us sailing uncharted waters. Ahoy! A huge commitment! Ohio's top Class of 2025 offensive lineman - Maxwell Riley - is new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen's first commitment. How did it all go down and surprise even the recruiting pundits? Who better to ask than Bill Kurelic? And who better to provide context than Mark Porter? Nobody and nobody. And we have them! All that plus video of Cincere Johnson, the next (possible) Glenville pipeline product. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can be expected from Ohio State's defense in Matt Patricia's first season at the helm as defensive coordinator? The media met with Patricia -- plus Ryan Day and all of his assistant coaches -- on Friday and much information was gleaned. Speaking of Day, he answered a question from Bucknuts regarding whether OSU would look to add to its roster when the next transfer portal window opens in late April. His response was interesting. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss those topics and much more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall and they discuss what stood out the most from meeting Ohio State's new assistant coaches today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a very big day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will interview head coach Ryan Day and all 10 of his assistant coaches. The festivities are expected to begin just after 10 a.m. and there will be plenty of interesting information gleaned. What are we looking forward to hearing most from Day and his staff?  Dave Biddle and Jonah Booker delve into that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices