Bucknuts Morning 5

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.

Look outside. Are there signs of life? Did the sun rise?Of course it did. David Gabriel-Georges picked Tennessee over Ohio State yesterday, ending a furious recruiting tussle that lasted well over a year.This just in: Ohio State still plans to play the '26 season.Mark Porter joins Dan Rubin to put the DGG experience in context before diving deep on an NFL legacy's film that evokes memories of his father and would look just fine in Scarlet and Gray. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

We've been on the David Gabriel-Georges recruiting rollercoaster for what feels like ... an eternity. But the ride comes to an end tomorrow. Will it be a thrilling experience we look back on with affection? Uhhh ... we will see.It's the third high-profile courtship in recent memory that saw Ohio State and Tennessee come down to the wire. David Sanders chose Tennessee. Legend Bey chose (!!!!) Ohio State. Many signs point to the elite Class of 2027 running back choosing Tennessee. But we've come this far, let's finish strong! Mark Porter is here while Garrick Hodge - in a bout of clairvoyance - is on vacation this week. We look at scouting video of DGG, talk about the impact of his decision - both ways - and explore who could hop on the radar if DGG falls off.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Two big-time Class of 2027 recruitments are nearing completion.Birmingham (Ala.) Ramsey defensive lineman Karlos May will announce his decision on Saturday at 3 p.m. EST. Ohio State, Georgia, Auburn and Florida State are finalists. Baylor (Tenn.) running back David Gabriel-Georges will announce on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EST. Ohio State and Tennessee are finalists.The recruiting rollercoaster vibes have had May in and out of Ohio State's class. The same can be said for DGG.Who better to make sense of all the craziness than Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter?We dive deep into May's film and provide the latest on both targets as resolution fast approaches.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Ohioans are on the edge of their seats. It's decision time. Who will commit first: LeBron James or David Gabriel-Georges? Will LeBron and DGG choose the Buckeye State? Yes, we kid ... but only slightly. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. Neither has real NBA chops. That's fine because it's DGG chatter the 'Nutters crave and we have it for you.Also, we SHOW YOU that running back recruiting at Ohio State is flowing with a video deep dive on Class of 2028 commitment Elijah Newman-Hall. Mark's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film work is worth the price of admission today.We also opine on Ohio offensive lineman Anthony Blalock's commitment to Alabama and the likelihood Ohio State gets retaliation against the Yellowhammer State when native Karlos May commits later this week.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

The dog days of summer are here and we aim to get you through. Garrick Hodge handles it all today as Mark Porter tends to life outside the show.But fret not! We dive deep on Class of 2028 prospect you need to get familiar with. This just in: Wide receivers like Ohio State. A lot.All that plus a Brad appearance and Garrick empties out the summer camp notebook.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Ohio State is applying the finishing touches the Class of 2027. Several elite targets remain and we address who and when the verdict will arrive.But the majority of today's show is about who has 'next'? It's time to begin learning the Class of 2028 in earnest.Who better to do that with than our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter?The answer: Nobody. That means you've come to the right place.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

The beat goes on. We all fretted when Brian Hartline took the promotion at South Florida. Could new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton fill Hartline's Shaq-sized shoes?Thus far, it's been a slam dunk for Hankton and all dunk contest judges would give him a 10 for Wednesday's bucket: Jett Harrison.Marvin, Sr.'s son and Marvin, Jr.'s little brother verbally committed to Ohio State to bolster Class of 2028 recruiting like no other.We dive deep on the legacy continuing, why Monsana Torbert picked Michigan over Ohio State and who the Buckeyes are still chasing in the Class of 2027.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Ohio State added three commitments since Friday and we need to talk about it.Our Garrick Hodge is here. Our Mark Porter is here. Caden Moss committed. Jordan Donahoo committed. Markus Fakatou committed. Who deserves credit for all the 'yes' work?There's plenty to go around.Spend 5ish with us this a..m, 'Nutters!

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.