Bucknuts Morning 5

Ryan Day met with the media after Ohio State's sixth practice of spring on Tuesday and a lot of ground was covered. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell react to some of the most interesting comments that Day made and 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 hosted a litany of elite prospects over the weekend and have plenty headed to Columbus in the coming days. That means we need a visit from Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to sort things out. Here's the good news: They work here.  Garrick and Mark talk Jett Harrison, Mekhi Brown and others before previewing who is expected for 'Student Appreciation Day' this weekend. We also turn to Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film evaluation of Colorado offensive lineman Jackson Roper. As if that was not enough, we finished with a hoops discussion focused on Devin Royal's exit, Anthony Thompson at McDonald's All-American week and what Buckeyes basketball needs to be a real contender.  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

One-third of spring practice is now in the books for Ohio State and we have already gleaned several interesting things about the 2026 Buckeyes. It is also "introductory press conference" season as the media interviewed offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the first time last Tuesday, defensive tackle James Smith on Thursday and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton on Saturday. Will Hankton play a deeper rotation of wideouts for the Buckeyes compared to his predecessor, Brian Hartline? Also, there is a true freshman WR who is receiving a lot of buzz. And you might not be able to guess who it is, if we didn't use his name in the title of today's show. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have that and much more 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 are only four practices into spring ball, but defensive tackle James Smith is already turning heads at Ohio State. What can we expect from the Alabama transfer this year? What about the other transfers on the defensive side of the ball, such as Terry Moore, Earl Little Jr., Christian Alliegro, John Walker, plus Smith's best friend and fellow Bama transfer, Qua Russaw? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle 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

How does Ohio State truly value recruiting targets in the Class of 2027?  In this newfangled NIL era, we know Ohio State (and college football) has shifted to an NFL salary cap-type model. That spurred an update in how recruiting targets are classified in each program. Who does Ohio State value most? What does the Buckeyes' master list of prospects look like now that cost is assigned to each? Enter the 'Bucknuts Big Board.' Our Garrick Hodge spent countless hours convening with Ohio State sources and gathering info to put together a modernized look at recruiting priorities. Join Mark Porter and Dan Rubin as Garrick guides you through this new recurring Bucknuts feature providing access to how Ohio State sees the '27 class. 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

Today's show takes a look at the main takeaways from offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's introductory press conference at Ohio State on Tuesday -- and there were a lot of notable comments during what was a very impressive interview. Also, today is the Buckeyes' pro day and we bring you a preview of that. All of 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's a big day for 'Nutters. Spring practice resumes as the Buckeyes shake off the rust from break. After practice, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith meets the media for the first time. That's appointment stuff. Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery will also hit the podium. Our guys Steve Helwagen, Dave Biddle and Pat Murphy will be there with bells on to bring it all to the 'Nutters. This show features Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter, per usual. And wouldn't ya know right before we went on air Garrick got confirmation on a big recruiting visitor expected at today's practice. Perhaps you've heard of him: Jett Harrison. If for some reason you don't know who that is ... you know his older brother ... and his dad ... real well. Other visitors expected? We have those for you, too.  Oh, the wide receiver from Georgia that Ohio State offered yesterday? That's Maddox Davis and we have his film breakdown to enjoy. 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

Spring practice resumes for Ohio State on Tuesday and the media will interview new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the first time following practice. 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

Well, that was quick. Ohio State lost to TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. And what were the Buckeyes doing on that final possession? Switching to football, is a Buckeye offensive lineman about to move to a different spot on the O-line? And can Kenyatta Jackson Jr. be a force off the edge in 2026 for OSU? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and 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

The NCAA Tournament begins today and Ohio State is in the Big Dance for the first time in four years. In fact, the Buckeyes have the first game of the tournament today at 12:15 p.m. ET against TCU. How far can this OSU team go? And what should the expectations be moving forward? Also, we hope Ryan Day stays at Ohio State for a very long time. When he does decide to leave, is James Laurinaitis next in line to be the Buckeyes' head coach? Scotty Vegas from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and more 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the BHH and he delves into what will take for Ohio State to make a run in the NCAA Tournament 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

We are happy to be joined by Timmy Hall on today's show to talk Ohio State football, March Madness and more. Timmy is the co-host of Common Man & Timmy on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus and he joins Dave Biddle for a fun conversation about the Buckeyes. 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

Recruiting is heating up for Ohio State (wait, does it ever cool off?) and Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to tell you all about it. Mark also provides an in-depth breakdown of one of the top recruits in the 2027 class, edge Mekai Brown from Connecticut. We also give our takeaways from the first week of the Buckeyes' spring practice and more. That is coming your way on the Tuesday 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 in the NCAA men's basketball tournament for the first time in four years and we hope you have your dancing shoes ready. Also, the over/under win totals for college football teams were recently released and Ohio State's is 9.5. What do we make of that? Our special guest for today's show is Jonathan Smith aka "T-Bone" from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus. He is the host of the 6-9 a.m. T-Bone and Tyvis show, along with former OSU safety Tyvis Powell. T-Bone and Dave Biddle talk Ohio State hoops, football and more on today's show. 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

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. 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

Two spring practices are in the books for the Buckeyes and already much has been gleaned. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will discuss what has stood out the most and what they are still most curious about regarding the 2026 squad. 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

Patrick Murphy has you covered on the latest 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 has returned to the field. That means Bucknuts has the latest. That's how it works. Practice is early today so we needed to be earlier. Our Garrick Hodge joined fellow Bucknuts staffers at Tuesday's inaugural open practice.  Who passed the look test? Who REALLY passed the look test? What recruits made their presence known? That's just a taste of what we have in store today.  Mark Porter is also here and breaks down the film of local tight end target Jordan Karhoff, whose quarterback is also a fine human. 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 Matt Hayes (aka Matty Ice, aka The Iceman) to today's show to talk Ohio State football, basketball and more. Matt is the co-host of the popular Rothman & Ice show on 97.1 The Fan in Columbus and he joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish for a fun conversation. 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

Happy Spring Practice Day! It's hard to believe. It's true. Ohio State hits the practice field this morning to essentially kick off the new season. New faces total over 40. Several new staffers are ready to roll. Our staff is at practice with bells on to bring you all we can in the open hour for the media. Yes, we will do our darnedest to get Legend Bey photos! Garrick Hodge is here to preview the day and let you know four key recruits expected to witness the festivities. Mark Porter has several guys to watch and then teases his latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' evaluation of Texas cornerback Taelyn Mayo ... who is 6-foot-3 1/2!  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

Spring practice begins for Ohio State tomorrow morning (Tuesday, March 10) and between early-enrollee freshmen and transfers, there will be 43 new scholarship players on the field. Who are some of the fresh faces we are most interested seeing in action? 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

The Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle does a deep dive on Ohio State's 2026 running backs. What can be expected from this group? Also, Urban Meyer is part of a large panel that is meeting today at the White House on the future of college sports. Could this lead to guardrails being put in place for NIL? And we close the show talking some OSU hoops. If the Buckeyes beat Indiana on Saturday at the Schott, are they in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years? That and much more is coming your way. 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 crafting another strong recruiting class and is among the top-ranked programs early in the 2027 cycle.  Well, wouldn't ya know, 247Sports has updated the '27 rankings for the first time in months and we are for all of it Scarlet and Gray style. Where are the Buckeye commitments ranked? Where are the prime Buckeye targets ranked? Who rose? Who fell? Who is North Carolina linebacker A.J. Randle and why have at least 50 college programs offered a scholarship? We have the answer ON VIDEO. 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

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the BM5 and we threw you a little curveball. It's Steve Helwagen taking center stage and he's ready for the spotlight. Spring Practice gets rolling in less than a week. Hard to believe but it's true. What do we need to see? Who do we need to see? We've got ideas and names. Ohio State's finest just put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine. Steve was there. How would he stack the board of Buckeyes if he was running an NFL team (or the Browns)? We finish on the hardwood as the Buckeyes try and help senior star Bruce Thornton break all-time records en route to a potential NCAA tourney bid. 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

Has Ohio State identified a top-of-the-board defensive end? Could he be part of special package deal? Yes and yes. We talk Rashad Streets, his visit schedule and why we have real optimism about his future in college football. Who else has an extremely sunny outlook when it comes to football? Louisiana native Easton Royal. His game matches his name. And of course, we need to hit on Ohio State sending an Olympic team to the NFL Combine last week. 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 Juck Miletti -- from Buckeye Huddle and 'Juck on Bucks' -- to today's BM5. Juck and Dave Biddle will converse on many Ohio State football topics, such as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia trying to reload his unit after losing a lot of talent to the NFL Draft. 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

Ohio State's Sonny Styles put on an absolute show at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. The 6-foot-5, 244-pound Styles recorded a vertical leap of 43.5 inches, which is the highest for an off-ball linebacker in 23 years. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and recorded a standing broad jump of 11'2" which was also the best among all linebackers and defensive linemen who took part Thursday. (He was the only player on Thursday to top 11 feet.) Also, many draft analysts now have Caleb Downs projected as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, with Mel Kiper being the latest. Many others still have Arvell Reese going off the board at No. 2. Will the Jets' pick come down to one of those two Buckeyes? And did Styles enter his name in the conversation after wowing everyone in attendance in Indianapolis yesterday? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss all of 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 comes at you from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy 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

Great players at the NFL Scouting Combine. Great prospects on the recruiting radar. Your Buckeyes are big fans of greatness and so are we! Today's show features the great duo of Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. The provide great commentary and insight. Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese at the combine. Eric McFarland from IMG doing his best Tyreek Hill imitation. 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

Spring ball is now less than two weeks away for Ohio State and Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss some of the storylines they will be keeping close tabs on. Also, what are expectations for Chris Henry Jr. as a true freshman this year? That and much 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

Welcome to the show, Nutters! Lots of fun to be had by all. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are. Two knowledgable guys that love to share. Given that here is the litany of topics covered: * Matt Patricia is back. This is great news to disseminate. * Brady Edmunds earned the first Elite 11 invite. Big deal or not? * Can Ohio State keep the WRU tag alive by securing the commitment of Monshun Sales? * Porter breaks down the film of Class of 2027 Chris Whitehead. The Virginia defensive end has lupine characteristics.  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

There are several topics up for discussion on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Among them include: * Thoughts on Ohio State 2027 quarterback commitment Brady Edmunds becoming the first quarterback in his class to be invited to the Elite 11 finals. * Did the Buckeyes do enough this offseason at running back and on the offensive line? Why or why not? * The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off later this week. Dave and Dan predict which round (and which portion of the round) each of the Buckeyes will go in. * Was seeing the United States men's hockey team defeat Canada for the gold medal yesterday your favorite Olympic moment ever? If not, what was it? 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

You have questions, we have answers. Dave Biddle flies solo on the Friday 5ish (JBook will be back next week) to answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on a number of topics. A few of those include the top-seven true freshmen for Ohio State this year, how the Buckeyes plan on attacking the NIL world in the near future, some of our favorite OSU players and coaches from over the years 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

It's Thursday, your favorite day of the week because Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are back. OK, that might be a stretch but these dudes are pretty special! Garrick and Mark introduce you to several new prospects registering on Ohio State's recruiting radar. We have video to back it up. Garrick also clues you in on a big project we are working on that will - can you believe it? - improve our recruiting coverage. 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

Who are the 10 most-important players on defense for Ohio State in 2026? Not necessarily the best, but the most important when it comes to the Buckeyes' success. And yes, those things can be very much intertwined. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell take a stab at answering that question on today's show and 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

It's time to really shift our focus. The '26 talent acquisition phase is complete. Transfers and recruits are set. So ... now what? We are on to '27! Sure, we have to wait for the portal to open again but recruiting is full steam ahead. Garrick Thomas is here to let you know who Ohio State is focused on that is likely to commit ... and who is not. Mark Porter is here to offer wisdom as well dive deep on visitors, targets and expectations overall for the class. 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

Spring practice kicks off three weeks from tomorrow for Ohio State. What are some of the biggest storylines were are looking forward to? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that on today's show. Also, as far as American holidays are concerned, where does Presidents' Day rank? It's got to be No. 1, right? OK, perhaps we are joking. 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the top-5 (or so) Ohio State players returning in 2026. 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

Typically, college football programs didn't know what their full rosters would look like until the beginning of summer. For example, Ohio State added defensive end Beau Atkinson via the portal in June last year. Not that Atkinson was a huge addition, but he's just one of many examples across the country. Well, due to the one-time transfer portal window in January, teams now know what their rosters will look like before they even enter spring ball. Ohio State also made some key additions to its coaching staff. So, with spring ball less than a month away, do we feel like the Buckeyes checked all the necessary boxes during the whirlwind "offseason?" That is the main topic of discussion on the Friday the 13th 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. 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 secured a commitment from North Carolina linebacker Quentin Cypher. How about his running mate? Meet Rashad Streets, the other half of Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook's star defensive duo. Your Buckeyes want both in Columbus. We dive deep on Streets and the chances he rooms with a high school teammate as a college freshman. That's not all. The Buckeyes have added yet another kicker. We explore the team's recent fascination with improving special teams.  Also: Who's coming to visit in the weeks ahead? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter here. You should be, too! 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 finished with the No. 26 total offense in college football in 2025. Not bad by any means. But with eight starters returning, including quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, running back Bo Jackson and a veteran offensive line, how much will the Buckeyes improve on that side of the ball? Can they be a top-10 offense nationally? Perhaps top-five? Also, if Ohio State's men's basketball team misses the NCAA Tournament again, is it time for a new head coach to lead the program? The Buckeyes have what appears to be a must-win game at home against USC this evening. Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen opine on those topics and 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

We've often referred to the current state of college football as 'professional.' It's no longer a consideration ... it's a fact. Ohio State general manager Mark Pantoni recently joined former NBA scribe Adrian Wojnarowski's podcast and the result was truly enlightening. We dive deep on the details, discuss Ohio State's continued interest in ELITE prospect Jalen Brewster and introduce you to Class of 2027 safety commitment Eli Johnson. 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