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Game week has arrived for Ohio State and the Monday 5ish is chock-full of excitement. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin give several hot takes and predictions for the Buckeyes' 2026 season on today's show and more. (1:45) - Introduction (2:30) - Expectations for season opener (8:50) - Hot takes on the Buckeyes (29:45) - CFP/national championship picks (43:30) - Hottest take on Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith said what about Legend Bey? That's he's going to win the Heisman Trophy some day? Hey, game knows game and we're here for it. Speaking of Smith, he told reporters Wednesday evening that Ohio State will have a "whole different offense" this season with Arthur Smith as coordinator. What specifically can we expect from the Arthur Smith impact? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and much more on the Friday 5ish. (1:45) - Introduction (2:30) - Legend Bey hype bullet train (12:07) - How good will OSU's DBs be? (14:39) - Brock Boyd expectations (20:14) - Battle to be QB2 (30:15) - Is there a mess in Texas?
We are just 10 days away from Ohio State's 2026 opener against Ball State. And while we are excited about everything that entails, we're most looking forward to seeing the young players, such as wide receiver Brock Boyd who continues to turn heads. Also, the Big Ten took a strong stand against players who signed an NFL contract returning to college to play football. Then the SEC took a similar stance. Let's talk about what it all means. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. (1:50) - Intro (2:52) - Excited to see young OSU players in 10 days (4:08) - Trouble in Austin, Texas? (7:09) - Brock Boyd hype train (10:35) - Was Fahey underrated or St. Clair overrated? (13:54) - Expectations for Ian Moore and the O-line (18:27) - What's up with Jermaine Mathews Jr? (24:20) - The Big Ten takes a big stance(34:51) - Should be called 'Weak' 0
Who are some guys that might get more playing time for Ohio State than you expect in 2026? What do we think about the seven captains the Buckeyes named, as well as the Block O recipient? What are we most curious to hear about from Ryan Day early this afternoon after practice?Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.(1:30) - Introduction (2:15) - OSU names seven captains (4:46) - Inniss gets the 'Block 0' (8:34) - Offensive guys that will play more than expected (21:16) - Defensive guys that will play more than expected (34:32) - 60% off Bucknuts promo!
We are now just two weeks and counting until Ohio State kicks off the 2026 college football season. (Ok, alright, it's two weeks and one day, you sticklers.) There are a lot of good things we are hearing regarding how several of the Buckeyes are performing, and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to go in depth about that on today's show. That and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. (1:40) - Introduction (2:03) - Deep dive on OSU's corners (8:54) - Expectations for Kenyatta Jackson (12:03) - Expectations for the linebackers (18:17) - Brock Boyd showing out (25:43) - St.Clair vs Fahey for backup QB job (34:02) - How will carries be split between RBs? (36:30) - 60% off Bucknuts promo!
It's Mailbag Wednesday as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and answers questions from Bucknuts subscribers. What is the deepest position group for Ohio State this season? What is the shallowest? What will the second-team offensive line look like? How many night games will there be this season?And is it possible that the sad state of professional sports teams in Ohio adds to the passion/interest in Ohio State football?Those are a taste of the questions that are coming your way on today's show.(1:30) - Introduction (2:18)- Deepest/shallowest position groups for OSU (8:20) - How will carries be split between Jackson/West (9:18) - Austin Siereveld update (11:31) - Who is on the 2nd-team OL? (13:21) - Eli Lee/Cincere Johnson chatter (15:00) - Senior Day controversy (17:51) - How many night games this year? (20:38) - Sad state of Ohio pro sports factor into extreme love for OSU? (25:01) - All things #1 AP poll (34:00) - CFP revenge tour
Happy Tuesday! It's Common Man & Dave Biddle today, we're upset at McDonald's, we go Inside the Buckeyes, Jen Winters stops by, tell you the top party schools, we give you some Rapid Fire, we grade the OSU position groups & we have some fun with Mikey Time today.
The Monday 5ish takes a close look at the Ohio State players who are stepping up during camp and what it means for the upcoming season. Also, do we have a good competition for the backup QB job on our hands. And should we be concerned about Austin Siereveld?That and more is coming your way on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.(1:25) - Introduction(2:00) - Backup QB battle(11:31) - Khary Wilder stepping up(14:40) - Bo Jackson had strong scrimmage(18:06) - Concerned about Siereveld?(28:23) - Connor Hawkins update(30:35) - Eddrick Houston set for a breakout year?
What have we learned about the 2026 Ohio State football team through the first nine days of training camp? Which players could be headed for breakout seasons? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and more on the Friday 5ish.(1:40) - Introduction(2:05) - Biggest thing JBook has learned during camp(2:55) - The rise of freshman DB Jay Timmons(7:41) - Takeaways from Matt Patricia interview(10:09) - The impact of Arthur Smith as OC(15:14) - Who will be the breakout players for Buckeyes?(32:53) - 60% off a Bucknuts subscription!
Happy Thursday!! It's and On The Money Takeover with Scotty Vegas and Dave Biddle. We talk who are the Buckeyes we SHOULD be talking about heading into season, are the Bengals already regretting not taking Caleb Downs, the greatest Buckeye teams of all time, and more on this episode of Rothman & Ice.
What is the biggest story thus far from Ohio State's training camp? What kind of impact will offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have on the Buckeyes' offense this season? Has Ohio State's recruiting philosophy changed? Should it?Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy tackle that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.(1:45) - Introduction (2:30)- Biggest story of camp thus far (6:51) - Second-biggest story of camp (9:46) - The rise of Devin McCuin (15:15) - What kind of impact will OC Arthur Smith have? (26:17) - Has OSU's recruiting philosophy changed?
Beam and JZ coming your way on a wet Wednesday evening. Austin and Birm join the show to talk camp. Joshua Perry joins to discuss everything he's been seeing at camp. Arthur Smith spoke to the media for the first time. Dave Biddle stops by the show
Who has stood out the most for Ohio State through the first four practices of camp? Some of the names are Isaiah West, Devin McCuin and Jay Timmons, but there are others. What are the biggest questions we have as the Buckeyes begin their second week of camp?Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that and more on the Monday 5ish.(1:53) - Introduction (2:46) - Isaiah West stepping up (6:10) - So is Devin McCuin (9:00) - Jay Timmons getting first-team reps (11:42) - Riley Pettijohn getting first-team reps (16:20) - How are the DTs looking? (18:40) - Legend Bey chatter (21:25) - Best OL configuration (27:01) - Buckeyes land elite QB Christopher Vargas
Dave Biddle and Scotty Vegas give you an inside look at Ohio State's Fall Camp. Isaiah West vs Bo Jakson, is Brandon Innis really the lock WR2, predictions across the Big 10, and more on this episode of On The Money.
There was much that was gleaned during the first day of Ohio State's preseason camp on Thursday, and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to talk all about it on today's show. Among the players discussed are Legend Bey, Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld, Isaiah West, Dominick Kelly, Will Smith Jr. and more.And what are we most curious to see today during the second day of camp?That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.(2:22) - Legend Bey held out of practice(4:35) - Ian Moore to left tackle(10:30) - Running back talk(20:27) - Will Smith Jr. stepping up
Dave Biddle, editor of Bucknuts, joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the biggest storyline at Ohio State training camp, the strength of schedule for the Buckeyes in 2026, Julian Sayin's work ethic, and more.
It is mailbag Wednesday as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and answers several questions from Bucknuts subscribers with preseason camp kicking off tomorrow for the Buckeyes. Also, the Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday and Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the country.That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.(1:00) - Introduction(2:20) - Questions from subscribers (20:20) - Will the Protect College Sports Bill pass? (32:20) - How many teams have a legit chance of winning the national title this year?
Happy Tuesday! Ohio State is the #1 team in the Coaches Poll, and we react. Dave Biddle of Bucknuts joins the show. Dexter Lawrence is already making his presence felt in Cincinnati. Deshaun Watson loves it in Cleveland, apparently. John Harbaugh is apparently way better at the X's and O's than the motivational aspect of football. We do Tuesdays w/ Tyvis. The running back market was reset this morning. Is JD5 going to bounce back this season? Ryan Day thinks the tough schedule this season will be an advantage for the Buckeyes, and he's probably right. And we Tell the Truth about a current Browns WR who got sonned by Davante Adams.
Ohio State's preseason camp opens Thursday morning and Bucknuts will be there in full force. What are the biggest storylines facing the Buckeyes as practice begins? What were the main takeaways from Big Ten Media Days? Will Ohio State go after any fifth-year players who just received an extra year of eligibility?Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that and much more on the Monday 5ish.(0:00) - Introduction(2:55) - Buckeyes entering camp healthy(5:35) - Main storylines we'll be following when camp begins Thursday(23:50) - Will OSU go after any fifth-year players who just received an extra year?
Ohio State's preseason camp begins next week and a few starting spots remain unsettled. What are the positions we're speaking of? And who do we predict will claim those starting spots?Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that, plus main takeaways from Big Ten Media Days, on the Friday 5ish.
We're back in Chicago and we feel it. Big Ten Media Days are upon us and all of Ohio State's interviews will happen today. What are we most curious to hear about from Ryan Day, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and Jaylen McClain. What stood out from Tony Petitti yesterday?Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that and much more.
Which transfers will make the biggest impacts for Ohio State this season? Will defensive back Earl Little Jr. be one of them? Who else will be in the mix?Also, Big Ten Media Days are almost upon us. The event will be held in Chicago this week from Tuesday-Thursday, with all of Ohio State's obligations happening on Wednesday. What are we most curious to hear about from Ryan Day, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and Jaylen McClain? What about other coaches and players in the conference?Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.
Dave Biddle and Scotty Vegas give their reaction to Lebron NOT choosing Cleveland and heading to Philly!! The All Time Ryan Day Team, This or That, That's Trash, Best Bets, and more on this episode of On The Money.
Quarterback Brady Edmunds announced on Thursday that he will remain in Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class. The 4-star Edmunds considered flipping to UCLA, but decided Columbus is where he wanted to be. That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle, but many other OSU football topics are broached, including the Buckeyes wearing a jersey patch this season.
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.
Happy Wednesday! Dave Biddle is hanging out with us today! The Miami Heat let it slip that they're expecting Lebron to select them in free agency. Do people outside of Ohio care about the Browns QB battle? John Harbaugh mocks Cam Skattebo for his flip gone amiss. What should the expectations be for Brandon Inniss this season? Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports joins the show. We play In or Out. Adam Schefter joins the show with some interesting intel into Lebron's free agency. What are expectations for Arch Manning this season? And we Tell the Truth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! Beau is back from Virginia and boy does he have stories from the weekend. How did we get here with the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss every angle and break it all down. LeBron has chosen violence as rumors swirl about Golden State. Ohio State needs more money. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Dave Biddle of Bucknuts, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, Weekend Blitz and 3 Things
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are we not talking enough about the impact first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is going to have at Ohio State this year? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * Who will blink first in the "CFP standoff" between Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commish Greg Sankey? Petitti wants a 24-team field. And if he doesn't get it, he will elect to keep the CFP at 12 teams. A 16-team CFP is off the table as far as the Big Ten is concerned. It's either 24 or 12. * What do we expect from Payton Pierce this season as he takes over as the Buckeyes' starting middle linebacker? How do we feel about the LB room overall? * We get JBook's prediction of who will finish second and third on Ohio State's team in receptions and receiving yards this season. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.