Podcast appearances and mentions of matt baxendell

Ohio State's season-opener against visiting Texas is slated for a noon kick. This has a lot of people upset, including our own Matt Baxendell. Can anything be done about seemingly every big OSU home game starting at 12 p.m? Also, is the hammer going to come down on Michigan next month? A lot of people who were downplaying the situation have completely changed their tune. We find that ... interesting. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that and 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held court for 32 minutes with the media on Tuesday and went in-depth on a number of interesting topics. What stood out the most? What does it mean for the 2025 Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell delve into that and much more on the midweek 5ish. And yes, of course we're still 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

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

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

Ohio State will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball in 2025. Who are they? What do we think about them? That is the crux of the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell. 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

ATLANTA -- Oh what a night! Ohio State won the 2024 national championship with a thrilling 34-23 win over Notre Dame on Monday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions and more from Dan Rubin, Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Heath Schneider 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

We are now just five days and counting until the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into the matchup and 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

It was real and spectacular. Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Friday, in what was a thrilling and nerve-wracking contest. The Buckeyes now advance to face Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from Dave Biddle, Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, 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 flies to Dallas today and we are just two days away from the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into the Buckeyes-Longhorns matchup 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

Even the "lunatic fringe" probably didn't see this coming. Ohio State jumped out to a 34-0 lead and throttled Oregon 41-21 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions and more from Dave Biddle, Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, 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

We are now just three days away from Ohio State's game against Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup, plus what appears to be another new starter on the Buckeyes' offensive line.  That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. "Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans https://www.futurefans.com/" 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 first-round College Football Playoff game against Tennessee is just 10 days away, which is a bit hard to imagine. The Buckeyes have been the target of a lot of criticism lately, mainly for the egg they laid against a bad Michigan team to close out the regular season. Also, OSU fans have been called to the carpet for not making Ohio Stadium a difficult place for opponents to play. Can Ryan Day and his team silence their doubters on all fronts come Dec. 21? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle delve into 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

Ohio State was favored by three touchdowns over visiting Michigan, but the Wolverines dealt the Buckeyes an embarrassing 13-10 defeat. It felt like 1996 all over again. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Matt Baxendell, Jonah Booker, 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

The countdown clock is very much on as we are just three days away from Ohio State hosting Michigan on Saturday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss their confidence level for the Buckeyes in this matchup. Where does OSU have the biggest advantages over the Wolverines? What areas are possible concerns? How much would this win mean for Ryan Day and the senior class? Also, did you know that we are exactly a week away from the early signing period beginning in college football? Well, if not, now you do. The sport cannot seem to get this right and there is a very easy solution. We explain. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Thanksgiving eve edition of the 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 center Seth McLaughlin will miss the rest of the season after tearing his achilles on Tuesday. Where do the Buckeyes go from here? Will Carson Hinzman slide over to center and will Austin Siereveld take over at left guard? Or will Hinzman remain at LG and will redshirt freshman Josh Padilla get the call at center? Dave Biddle, Patrick Murphy and Matt Baxendell discuss that 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

Did the CFP selection committee send a message Tuesday evening? One that is very positive for the Big Ten and not so much for the SEC? Four Big Ten teams -- No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Penn State and No. 5 Indiana -- are in the top-five of the CFP rankings. Meanwhile, just one SEC team is in the top five, that being No. 3 Texas. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a close look at that, plus discuss other OSU football topics. 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 could not have worked out much better for Ohio State in its 45-0 win over visiting Purdue on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, broke it all down. Host Dave Biddle was joined at various points in the show by Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. We hope you enjoy this edition of What We Learned Live! 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 interesting press conference at Ohio State on Tuesday with head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles all fielding questions. What did we make of what Day and Kelly said about the Buckeyes' offensive line? What about what Knowles said regarding him being confident in whatever Larry Johnson decides to do with the defensive line? What about some of the other interesting topics that were brought up, such as the status of Carson Hinzman? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss all of that on today's show and of course look ahead to the showdown at Penn State this Saturday where Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite.  All of 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

The showdown at Oregon is almost here. What do we like about this Ohio State squad and its chances of winning in Eugene? What are some areas that need cleaned up if the Buckeyes are going to defeat the Ducks? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell tackle that and 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

Ohio State will host Iowa on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET; CBS) and the No. 3 Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) are down to being a 20.5-point favorite over the Hawkeyes (3-1, 1-0). The spread opened at 23, quickly dropped to 21.5 and continues to move Iowa's way. Do we expect this to be a tight contest for Ohio State, or will the Buckeyes be able to overwhelm a very solid Hawkeye squad? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus: * We react to the high points from OSU's press conference yesterday that featured head coach Ryan Day, plus coordinators Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles. * In a story that has made national headlines over the last week, quarterback Matthew Sluka left UNLV after three games over an NIL dispute. The coaches and the school's main collective deny any promises were made. Regardless of that, is Sluka's situation the start of something big in college football? Will we see more and more players do this? Or will this likely be more of an outlier? All of 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

What did we learn from Ohio State's 49-14 win over Marshall on Saturday? Dave Biddle hosts our postgame show and is joined by Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, 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 head coach Ryan Day is referring to his team's first off week of the season as "improvement week." It might not seem like there are many areas that need sharpened up following the Buckeyes 56-0 romp over Western Michigan, but Day and his team know that they need to get better to achieve their goals. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that, take a look at some of the new concepts that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has implemented, praises the play of fifth-year senior Seth McLaughlin, takes a gander at three standout defensive players who are backups and much more. All of 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

What are the biggest storylines for Ohio State as the Buckeyes prepare to take on Western Michigan in their second game of the season? What are our thoughts on the rest of the Big Ten at this very early stage? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on this edition of 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

Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom are going to form one of the best safety tandems in college football this season. It sparked a question that we have been pondering: When was the last time Ohio State had a safety combination this good? Also, is the other shoe going to drop at Michigan relatively soon, or should fans not get their hopes up since the NCAA moves at a very slow pace? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle also take a look at biggest developments from the Buckeyes' training camp and more. 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

We opened the floor for questions from our Bucknuts subscribers and they delivered. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle will discuss the following: * Did the NCAA mess up NIL? Can anything be done about it? * What statistical numbers does Will Howard have to hit this year for the Buckeyes to achieve their goals? By the way, do you know how many rushing yards Kyle McCord had last year? It's less than you had. For real. * Is Sonny Styles now the favorite to start at the WILL linebacker spot? * On the recruiting front, what are the latest vibes with David Sanders Jr.? And how concerned are we that Na'eem Offord is potentially still looking around? All of 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

Ohio State has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, so of course we are going to focus on the negatives. Just joking. However, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line recruiting efforts thus far? They landed a great in-state offensive tackle in Carter Lowe, who is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the country by 247Sports. However, will Justin Frye be able to reel in any of the top OL prospects from out of state? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that on today's show, plus: * The Sporting News ranked Ohio State as having the seventh-toughest schedule in the Big Ten this season. The publication ranked Michigan as having the toughest slate. Thoughts? * What do we think about the Buckeyes' special teams this year? Can this finally be a weapon and not a weakness? 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

The nation's No. 3 running back, Bo Jackson, selected Ohio State on Tuesday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle celebrate that, discuss other recruiting topics, talk about expectations for Will Howard at OSU this year and more. All of 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

Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle are going to talk at length about the Big Ten on today's show. Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference in 2024, followed closely by Oregon. Next up is Penn State, followed by Michigan. Does this sound about right to us? How excited are we for the first season of the 18-team league? What do we think about the Buckeyes being slight underdogs at Oregon? All of 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

Jaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or perhaps the start of a trend in college football when NIL promises are not kept. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2025 recruiting class and what might transpire over the next two months. * Ohio State's 2024 offensive line is the biggest question mark on the team. But is there reason for optimism when analyzing the Buckeyes' O-line? All of 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

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Ohio State will enter the upcoming college football season loaded at wide receiver. This fall, the Buckeyes will feature senior Emeka Egbuka, true freshman Jeremiah Smith, sophomores Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, redshirt freshman Bryson Rodgers, fourth-year junior Jayden Ballard ... and more. It is almost as if Brian Hartline can recruit well. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a close look at the Buckeyes' wideouts, field questions from the live audience and more. All of 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 offseason is in full swing and we are going to do a series of position breakdowns on the show. We figured we would start with the glamor position for Ohio State: the tight ends. Wait, what? Alright, it might not quite be the marquee position for the Buckeyes, but it will be an important part of Chip Kelly's offense. How is the depth chart shaping up with fifth-year senior Gee Scott Jr., fourth-year junior Will Kacmarek who transferred in from Ohio University, sophomore Jelani Thurman, third-year sophomore Bennett Christian and fourth-year junior walk-on (who might not be a walk-on for much longer) Patrick Gurd? What can be expected from the group? How much 12 personnel will the Buckeyes deploy under Kelly's guidance? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that on today's show, plus: * It looks like the dust has settled on the transfer portal from OSU's perspective. There are a total of six Buckeyes who entered the portal during this window, but other than perhaps Dallan Hayden -- who was in line to be the No. 3 tailback -- it does not appear as though OSU lost anyone who was in the plans for meaningful playing time. Are we surprised none of the Buckeyes' quarterbacks entered the portal? * We take questions from our live audience on a variety of Ohio State football topics. 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

We talk a lot about Ohio State's quarterbacks on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. How confident are we that Will Howard will be the Buckeyes' starter and perform well? If Howard is the starter, it seems likely that another quarterback will transfer. Who might that be? Or is there a legit chance all five scholarship QBs stick around for the 2024 season? Also, are the Buckeyes looking to add an offensive tackle via the transfer portal. Will they find one? On Tuesday, The Athletic quoted several anonymous NFL scouts who say they prefer Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison Jr. in tomorrow's NFL Draft. Heresy? Or is there something to this? 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

Ryan Day allowed Tony Alford to decide how to divide the playing time at running back for Ohio State, so we presume the same will be true with Carlos Locklyn coaching the Buckeyes' RBs. Day has not been shy about calling it "the best running back room in the country" and that begs a question: How will the carries be divided between TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins? Are we expecting something in the 50/50 range presuming they both stay healthy? How much action will Dallan Hayden see this year? What about true freshman James Peoples? Also, the more we hear about Locklyn, the more we are impressed. Does he have one of the most interesting backgrounds of any Ohio State coach in recent memory? We sure think so and we cannot wait to interview him when he arrives in Columbus. We think Day hit another home run here in what has been an incredible offseason for his program. Speaking of interviewing Ohio State coaches and players, here is the list of names that will be available after practice today at 11:15 a.m: Judkins, Hayden, James Laurinaitis, Matt Guerrieri, Caleb Downs, Josh Simmons and Mitchell Melton. It has not taken Laurinaitis long to show his recruiting chops and zero Bucknutters are surprised about that. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss all of that on today's show. Also, what is Bax's take on the quarterback situation for 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

Josh Pate reported on Tuesday that "Kadyn Proctor returning to Alabama isn't even top-3 of wildest portal rumblings this week." Pate went on to say fans across the country likely are not prepared for how crazy this particular transfer portal window will be. Might this also affect Ohio State? In what way? On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * Who might be the next running backs coach for the Buckeyes? Might it be DeMarco Murray? * Day seems confident OSU will upgrade from Tony Alford and calls it the "best running back room in the country." * Josh Fryar continues to draw praise from Day. Could he be a force as a second-year starter? 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

Ohio State's 2024 roster is extremely talented and might be the deepest we can recall at several positions. Might cornerback be the deepest position group on this team, which is saying a lot? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' corners, opine whether all five scholarship quarterbacks will still be here in the fall, analyze the way OSU's offensive line is shaping up and more football topics. Also, is Jake Diebler suddenly on the verge of keeping the head men's basketball coaching gig long-term? Is he literally two wins away from accomplishing that, or would Ohio State also need to at least win a game or two in the NCAA Tournament? And yes, it's crazy we are even discussing this with a straight face. But it is reality in the madness that March brings. 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

There was a multitude of good information gathered on the Buckeyes during the first practice of spring yesterday. The media also chatted with Ryan Day ... and for the first time, Chip Kelly. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss the high points from yesterday and what it means for OSU moving forward. All of 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

On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a look at the biggest storylines for Ohio State with spring practice just around the corner. What is atop the list in our opinion? Is it finding a starting WILL linebacker? Could it be something else? And what else will we be keeping a close eye on? That is the crux of today's show. Also, we continue to be intrigued by the Justin Fields situation in Chicago. Will the Bears keep the former Ohio State star and trade the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive year? Or will they trade Fields and draft Caleb Williams? Or trade Fields and draft someone else? The decision will be made in the near future and we're curious to see which direction the Bears take and what type of situation Fields ends up in. 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

Ohio State's newest defensive position coaches -- James Laurinaitis and Matt Guerrieri -- met with the media yesterday and they were nothing short of extremely impressive. What were our main takeaways from both Q&A sessions? Laurinaitis basically said Cody Simon is locked in as a starting linebacker. Who will start alongside of him? As for the safeties, Guerrieri is inheriting a proverbial gold mine with the talent in his room with the likes of Caleb Downs and Lathan Ransom. As for Sonny Styles, will he be in Guerrieri's room this year? Or Laurinaitis'? Time will tell on that one, but both coaches had interesting things to say about the talented junior. Also, the CFP made its "5+7" format official on Tuesday. We see one major problem with it. We discuss in detail on the show, but the gist of it is we do not think the ACC and Big 12 should be on equal footing with the Big Ten and SEC when it comes to automatic berths and first-round byes. We explain further. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss all of that 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

It certainly is not your classic "signing day" but it is still a big day on the Ohio State football beat. The media will meet with OSU head coach Ryan Day at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a wide variety of issues, including of course the status of Bill O'Brien and what Day plans on doing with his offensive coordinator/QB gig if O'Brien ends up leaving. Also, did we just witness the end of the Chris Holtmann era last night after the Buckeyes' blew an 18-point second-half lead to visiting Indiana? During an embarrassing season, this was the height of embarrassment. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and 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

We are not typically "national championship or bust" people here at Bucknuts. But is 2024 the exception to that rule as Ohio State is concerned? We are beginning to think so.  Do the Buckeyes have one missing piece though, perhaps? An offensive tackle via the portal? Or are there in-house options that will more than hold the fort down? Also, just how hot is Chris Holtmann's seat at this point? The Buckeyes dropped to 3-5 in Big Ten play after a lackluster loss at Nebraska last night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle 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 2023 season ended with a dud for Ohio State and now there are serious questions that need to be answered. What changes will Ryan Day make to his coaching staff? What is the deal with some of the troubling rumors we have heard, such as the team only having light practices leading up to the Cotton Bowl and not even utilizing all of their practice time? Is there good news to report? Well, not yet, but we continue to hear that a lot of upperclassmen are going to return for the 2024 season. There will also be players the Buckeyes bring in from the portal. Could quarterback Will Howard be one of them? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss all of that and much more on this edition of 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

There are losses and then there are embarrassing losses. Ohio State's 14-3 defeat to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl on Friday falls in the latter category. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Jonah Booker, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. Misery loves company, so come right in! 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 suddenly just two days away from Ohio State's matchup with Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes are now favored by a point, after being a 2.5-point underdog for a couple weeks. Do we think that all of OSU's players will play on Friday, other than Marvin Harrison Jr.? What is our confidence level in Devin Brown at quarterback? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins 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

It sure felt like the changing of the guard when quarterback Devin Brown was one of Ohio State's players that were made available to the media on Tuesday. Brown is in line to start the Cotton Bowl against Missouri and if he plays well, will likely be the favorite to be the Buckeyes' QB1 in 2024. Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle talk about Brown taking the reins and what to expect from him. Also, it looks like several OSU players that people thought might opt out of the bowl game will actually play against Mizzou. All of 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

Bucknutters wanted to hear from Matt Baxendell on the cheating scandal at Michigan. Ask and you shall receive. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give his thoughts on what is going on with the Wolverines and let's just say he does not hold back one bit. Bax strongly believes this will be viewed as one of the biggest cheating scandals in the history of college sports. Do you agree with that assessment, Bucknutters?  Also, more damning information seemingly comes out each day about the cheating scandal, which means OSU fans and fans from around college football have been snacking on plenty of popcorn. What might come out next? And would the Big Ten and/or NCAA punish Michigan during the 2023 season? Or is any possible punishment coming after the season has ended? We also squeeze in some discussion about the Buckeyes' game at Wisconsin this Saturday night. Any reason for concern, or do we think OSU will roll over what appears to be a mediocre Wisconsin team? All of 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

Welcome to our postgame podcast following Ohio State's thrilling 17-14 win over Notre Dame. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Dan Rubin, Matt Baxendell, Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy. This is one we will be talking about for a very long time. 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 wanted to see a dominant performance from Ohio State and that is exactly what happened against visiting Western Kentucky on Saturday. The No. 6 Buckeyes (3-0) defeated the Hilltoppers (2-1) 63-10, giving OSU momentum heading into the clash at Notre Dame next week. We talked all about it on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Host Dave Biddle was joined by Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. Welcome to our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live! 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 Wednesday 5ish has plenty of good Ohio State football news and discussion for you, including 5-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston selecting the Buckeyes last evening. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: ** Who you got: Kyle McCord or Devin Brown? ** Carnell Tate continues to impress. How much playing time will the true freshman wide receiver get? ** How excited should you be about Sonny Styles? What about the rest of OSU's safeties? All of that and 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

The pieces appear to be coming together for Ohio State's offensive line. How will those pieces perform when the season arrives in just 17 days? The media interviewed several of the Buckeyes' O-linemen, plus OL coach Justin Frye after yesterday's practice and the group has an air of quiet confidence. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all things about OSU's offensive line, the close battle at quarterback between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown, plus more thoughts from preseason practices thus far. All of 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

We did a deep dive on Ohio State's 2023 defense on Monday's show. Today, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a close gander at what to expect from the Buckeyes' offense this season. Presuming he is the starting quarterback, how will Kyle McCord perform? Throwing to the best WR corps in the country will help the cause for sure. But what about the offensive line? Are we concerned? Should we be? What do we expect out of the running backs? What about the tight ends? 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