Bucknuts Morning 5

It is BTA Friday as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Halloween edition of the Bucknuts Morning. The gents give predictions for tomorrow's Ohio State-Penn State game in Columbus, discuss what they want to see most from the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball, predict who will be the Nittany Lions' next head coach and much more. That is coming your way on a ghoulish 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, host Patrick Murphy is joined by Penn State insider Tyler Donohue from Lions247. 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

Bill Kurelic's addition to the Mount Rushmore of recruiting gurus is matter of when not if. We've been so fortunate Kurelic blazed his trial for Bucknuts. We benefit again today as Bill shares highlights from his unmatchable career. Best player he saw in Ohio? Mark Porter even got in on this love fest. All that, video from this past weekend of Ohio linebackers C.J. Sanna (Ohio State commitment) and Ja'Dyn Williams (Indiana commitment ... for now). Not enough? How about a deep dive on the red carpet Ohio State's staff will roll out as Penn State limps into town this weekend. 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

Can Ohio State get its running game going against visiting Penn State this Saturday? That is one of the topics of today's show with Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen. Other topics broached include thoughts on the battle at right guard, the pecking order at running back, reactions to Ryan Day's Tuesday press conference -- including his thoughts on Jim Knowles -- and much more. That 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

Ohio State is stable. The defending national champions are ranked No. 1. Quite attractive as a destination, wouldn't you say? There are other, less stable programs garnering interest, among them Penn State, LSU and Florida. By that we mean, many prospects committed to those headless operations have prospects attracting another wave of interest. That interest is coming from stable programs like Ohio State. Defensive backs coach Tim Walton was on the road seeing a committed Gator on Friday night. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here and we dive deep on that. Speaking of Penn State, the Nits come to Columbus this weekend and there are on-field and recruiting implications to discuss.  Considering we also spent quality time answering questions from our LIVE chatters, this is one of those shows you don't want to miss. 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

Seven games and two bye weeks are behind us. Now Ohio State enters the stretch run of its regular season with five games the next five Saturdays. The stretch begins at home against Penn State this week. What can be expected from the Nittany Lions, who showed life in a one-point loss against Iowa on Oct. 18? What do the Buckeyes need to clean up the most if they want to achieve their goals this season? Something Penn State is very aware of is the unprecedented in-season coaching firings we have seen this season in college football. The Nittany Lions have an interim head coach after dismissing James Franklin earlier this month. The latest to bite the dust is Brian Kelly at LSU, who didn't even complete four full seasons in Baton Rouge. Is this a one-year aberration, or might this be how college football looks in most seasons moving forward? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin also field questions from the live audience and much more. That 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

We were fortunate enough to have Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on yesterday's Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast, hosted by Patrick Murphy. On today's Bucknuts Morning 5, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will react to many of Bjork's comments on private capital, NIL, improvements to Ohio Stadium and much more. JBook and Dave also delve into some topics involving Ohio State's 2025 team, including the concern level of the Buckeyes' running game and more. That 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

We are happy to welcome in Ohio State AD Ross Bjork for this special edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour! 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 'off' this week given the bye. But it's no time to rest on what are considerable laurels. Prep for Penn State is underway in earnest.  Mark Porter is here. Garrick Hodge is here. They have plenty to say.  Off the field, it's all about 'crootin and wouldn't ya know, we have news on a Penn State commitment - offensive lineman Kevin Brown - drawing serious Ohio State interest.  We then dive deep on other potential Class of 2026 targets your Buckeyes could still add to the fold. To finish, it's Cincinnati Anderson vs. Winton Woods film from from this past weekend, featuring Antoine Higgins, Ace Alston and Jaylen Mercer. 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 in the midst of Ohio State's second and final off week of the season, so we thought it would be a good time to have some fun and give some crazy, hot takes on the Buckeyes. Ones that we believe are true! Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that, discuss whether only three Big Ten teams will make the College Football Playoff this season 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

Ohio State has a week off now to circle the wagons. Coming off a dominant performance against Wisconsin as the nation's No. 1 team ... life is pretty good. No time for Ryan Day and Co. to get complacent. This bye week offers the chance to recruit in season.  We are here to help. Our Garrick Hodge traveled to Illinois to see prime tight end target Brock Williams in action. Williams did not disappoint. Did you forget about offensive line target Darius Gray when he committed to South Carolina? Ohio State didn't. We explain. Mark Porter also brings his expert insight on a variety topics including his latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' breaking down the win in Madison. Other names discussed include Blaine Bradford, Braylon Womack, Braxton Rembert and ... yes, there's 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

What do we know about the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes as they head into their second and final off week of the season? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that in great detail. Also, Dave gives his Big Ten Power Rankings, 1-18. That and 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

Ohio State was dominant on both sides of the ball during the Buckeyes' 34-0 win at Wisconsin on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guests Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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 Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow's Ohio State at Wisconsin game, discuss whether OSU's offense is "playing possum" and trying not to show too much, take a look around the world of college football and much more. That 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

On this week's Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy welcomes Nick Osen of Badgers247 to discuss why things have gone so poorly at Wisconsin and Patrick dives into the Buckeyes' issues in the run game. 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 Dean. The Grand Poobah. Together again. What more could you want? Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join forces to talk about the following riveting topics: * Future Buckeye Jamier Brown as trailblazer for Ohio high school athletes. * Ohio State offers son of NFL safety on West Coast. * James Franklin's exit effect on recruiting and current Nittany Lions with potential transfer vibes. * Other programs - college and NFL -  wanting Buckeye coaches and players to help them get better. * Video of Anthony Blalock, the first Class of 2028 Ohio offensive lineman offered by Ohio State. All of that ... AND 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

We are happy to welcome in ESPN's Bill Connelly, who recently wrote the book "Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football." Bill is also a college football expert and is the inventor of the advanced football metric, SP+. Bill joins Dave Biddle to discuss his new book, what the future of college football will look like, his thoughts on the massive changes we have seen in college football recently, his take on Ohio State's 2025 team, what the metrics say about quarterback Julian Sayin 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

Flip an Ohioan committed to North Carolina State? Check. Aggressively target recruits freed from Penn State debacle? Check. Break down video from another super-impressive road win? Check. We write the checks. You cash them. That's how it works here. Please join Mark Porter and Garrick Hodge as we offer Landry Brede updates, updated 'crootin targets and another Matty P lovefest. 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

Yes, we are already halfway through Ohio State's regular season. What do we know about the No. 1 Buckeyes after six games? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, James Franklin getting the pink slip at Penn State, Michigan getting smoked by USC 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

Ohio State was favored by 14.5 points at Illinois on Saturday and came away with a 34-16 victory. And that was with the No. 1 Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) taking their foot off the gas against the No. 17 Fighting Illini (5-2, 2-2). Our postgame podcast, What We Learned, has reactions to today's game and what it means moving forward for Ohio State. Host Dave Biddle is joined at various points in the show by Dan Rubin, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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 Friday and that means Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave give predictions for Ohio State's game at Illinois tomorrow, discuss the plan to try and redshirt Malik Hartford and C.J. Hicks, take a look at the big weekend for the Big Ten (Michigan at USC, Indiana at Oregon) and much more. That 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

Ohio State has its second road game of the season on Saturday and it comes against the No. 17 team in the country, Illinois. Patrick Murphy and friends have you covered on this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour. 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 Dean. The Grand Poobah. Together. Our time as a group is dwindling. So we had to make this show a great one. Is Ohio State the best team and prohibitive fave to win the Natty (again)? Who can derail the Buckeye Locomotive?  Is quarterback Brady Edmunds the continuation of 'California cool'? Will anyone name their children after Bill Kurelic or Mark Porter? Answers await! 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 has an interesting plan for veteran defensive players Malik Hartford and C.J. Hicks. They are going to try and redshirt both of them, but they will both be ready to play if needed. We think this is a very wise move and it's one of the main topics on today's show. Also discussed is why so much attention is paid to the transfer portal when it really doesn't matter to a program like Ohio State. We explain what we mean. And the Bucknuts Gang looks ahead to Saturday's OSU at Illinois game and how much of a test this will be for the Buckeyes. That and more 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

It was an eventful weekend in The Shoe. Several key recruiting targets were in town despite their current commitment to other programs. Our Garrick Hodge lets you know who was here, what impact the visit had and whether or not they are on the road to Spatula Town.  Then ... our Mark Porter shows you why Ohio State dominated The Fighting Flecks on Saturday night.  Also: Make sure to catch the ENTIRE video version of this podcast to see pics of Mark with Joe Montana and Steve Young. Theses are not recent photos. Mark has hair in these. 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 looks like an absolute force through the first five games of the 2025 season and the Buckeyes are coming off a 42-3 drubbing of Minnesota. The Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin talks about Julian Sayin, OSU's true freshman class, Matt Patricia's defense 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

Ohio State started somewhat slow, then completely smothered visiting Minnesota to the tune of 42-3 on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, begins with host Dave Biddle giving the three biggest things he learned during the game. Early in the show, Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker who gives his thoughts on the win and what it means for the No. 1 Buckeyes moving forward. Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen then bring their insights to the show. 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 "BTA Friday" as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow night's Ohio State-Minnesota game, give thoughts on college football in general, discuss the Big Ten considering making a deal with a private equity company and much more. That 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

On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Dave Biddle to opine about what we've seen from the 2025 Buckeyes thus far. Plus, Murphy is joined by 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

Should we heed the direction of Bushwood Country Club manager Sandy MacReady?: "I want you to kill every gopher on the course!" That's a tad harsh, but your Buckeyes aim to treat the Minnesota Golden Gophers like Carl Spackler did. It's a night game at The Shoe. The weather is going to be sweet. Recruits are headed to town. Who better to get you ready for such a weekend? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter would be the duo to choose and whaddya know ... they're here! Get the red carpet list, talk commitments and flips 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 has been impressive overall through the first four games of the season, but there is the feeling that the offense has been holding some things back. Will the Buckeyes open things up against visiting Minnesota this Saturday night? The Golden Gophers are 3-1, but gave up 27 points in a loss at Cal and gave up 28 points in a win over Rutgers. Therefore, this could be an opportunity to cut quarterback Julian Sayin loose and attack deep down the field on a more regular basis. Also, how about this OSU offensive line? It is somehow not getting enough attention. We are doing our small part to change that. 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

Can Ohio State hang on to all of the Class of 2026 prospects currently committed? Is Matt Patricia the most praised man in football? Are there obvious flip candidates from programs that have already fired their head coach? Is Ryan Day going to be the apple of the NFL's eye? Those are (only a few of) the hard-hitting questions our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter tackled on today's show. 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 looks even better than we expected through the first four weeks of the season, which means our Basking Level is off the charts. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin focuses on some of the first-year starters who have shined this season, such as Julian Sayin, Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald, Bo Jackson, Arvell Reese and more. That 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

Many predicted Washington would upset No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday in Seattle. Instead, the No. 1 Buckeyes came away with a 24-6 statement win over the Huskies. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from our staff and what it means for OSU moving forward. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Garrick Hodge, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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 heads on the road for the first time this season and the Buckeyes will be facing a very good team in a hostile environment. Washington might be the most underrated team in the land. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions for the OSU-UW game, provide a "best bet" somewhere else in college football this weekend and much more. That 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

Ohio State is headed far away for a football game this weekend. Washington is undefeated and aiming to extend a 23-game home winning streak. Your Buckeyes will have the national stage Saturday afternoon and we dive deep on the contest and recruiting to go along with it. West Coast targets in attendance? New offers out after several weeks of high school ball? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter have all the info you need. All of that plus an in-depth video breakdown of Renaldo Perez, the Class of 2027 defensive end from Columbus (Ohio) Academy the Buckeyes offered in June. 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

Football coaches can only reveal so much to the media. So, it is our job at times to basically translate what they said and what it means for the team moving forward. On Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held his weekly press conference and answered questions about Eddrick Houston, Bo Jackson and more as the Buckeyes prepare for their game at Washington. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and reads between the lines of what Day said yesterday on many topics. That and more 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

When Ohio State hosted Ja'Dyn Williams for the Ohio game 10 days ago, many felt the Indiana commitment would receive the coveted Ohio State offer shortly thereafter. Maybe it depends on your definition of 'shortly thereafter' but that offer came yesterday. Our Garrick Hodge had the story you can read HERE. Now what? Will Williams flip? Where would he be utilized as a Buckeye? There's no better source on this than Mark Porter and The Grand Poobah hogs the spotlight all show long ... thankfully. We also dive deep on new commitment Angelo Smith. Accepted because of his older brother (see: Jeremiah)?  No. Angelo Smith earned his spot. We have the video to prove it. 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 the return of the Fill-in-the-Blank Game where Dan Rubin asks Dave Biddle several things about Ohio State football (see below for the full list of questions so you can play along). Also, the No. 1 Buckeyes have an interesting game this week at Washington where OSU is favored by just 9.5 points. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Here is the full list of questions: There are ____ Big Ten QBs you'd rather have than Julian Sayin THIS season.  ____ will finish this season as Ohio State's rushing leader. ____ is Ohio State's chief competitor for the B1G title. ____ is Ohio State's chief competitor for the national title. Kayden McDonald will be playing for ____ next season  Matt Patricia will be coaching for ____ next season ____ will be the first Buckeye selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. ____ Basking. 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 heads into its first off week of the season with the No. 1 ranking in the country. Fresh off a 2024 national championship, things are good in Columbus. At the quarter-mark of the regular season, what grade would we give the Buckeyes in these categories: offense, defense and special teams? Also, who are our picks to win the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 championships? 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

Patrick Murphy is joined by Jake Butt on this edition of the BHH. 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

You thought Ohio State was done building the Class of 2026? Not so. The Buckeyes have offered four '26 prospects recently and we dive deep on each today. Florida linebacker Jacob Curry (one-time Northwestern commitment), Pennsylvania defensive back Jay Timmons (Florida State commitment), Maryland defensive back Khmari Bing (Maryland commitment) and Ohioan Landry Brede (N.C. State commitment). Where do the Buckeyes stand with each? With Ohio State headed into a bye weekend, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to get you totally learned up on 'crootin. 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