Bucknuts Morning 5

A lot of Ohio State fans are extremely frustrated with how recruiting is going and the blame is being placed on the Buckeyes' NIL strategy. In other words, many fans believe OSU is trying to play by the rules, despite their competitors seemingly doing whatever they want. Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen tackle that, the Buckeyes' right tackle situation and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Football. Is. Here. Ohio's high school team hit the gridiron for real tonight. It's about time.  Today's show is a marathon tribute to the sport we all love. First, Bill Kureilc and Mark Porter join to preview several recruiting decisions, high school prospects to watch and offer a deep dive on elite Ohioan and Anderson star Antwoine Higgins. Then, NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler from The Athletic joins to preview which Buckeyes will use this season to get themselves ready for riches next spring. Spend way more than 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are 10 days and counting until Ohio State's showdown with Texas in Columbus. What questions still remain for the Buckeyes with camp wrapping up? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish and covers that and much more.

The Dean is back! We welcome Bill Kurelic home after a brief sojourn and he hits the recruiting trail running with our Mark Porter on today's show. Both fulfill their legal obligation to comment on Julian Sayin being named Ohio State's starting quarterback before deep dives on: * Bralan Womack, Blaine Bradford and our expectations for what comes next. * Where in Ohio our guys will be focused on when high school games kick off (see: watching future Buckeyes). * Video of elite Ohio offensive linemen Sam Greer (Ohio State commitment) and Mason Wilt, who the Buckeyes are chasing on the trail. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Is today the day Ryan Day will name his starting quarterback. Ohio State's head coach will meet with the media today around 11:30 a.m. and we think there is a good chance it will happen. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

In this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the three biggest tests facing the Buckeyes this fall.

Well, one of our major offseason concerns remains a major concern with Ohio State's opener against Texas just 15 days away. That being the Buckeyes' seeming lack of quality depth at defensive tackle. Also, the NCAA is expected to announce its sanctions against Michigan today. We would advise you stock up on popcorn if you haven't already. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle cover all of that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Can we actually see into the future? Kind of. And so can our compadres at 24Sports when it comes to ranking prospects. The network released its initial Class of 2028 rankings on Wednesday and we have the Buckeye-flavored highlights. We 'introduce' you to the '28 (future) stars you need to know now as Mark Porter handles guest duties all by his lonesome again. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We have been touting Ohio State's offensive line as a strength all offseason and we still feel that way. But it is interesting that Austin Siereveld is exclusively repping at left tackle right now, with Phillip Daniels and Ethan Onianwa apparently battling it out for the right tackle spot. Onianwa is also receiving some reps inside at guard. The media spoke with OL coach Tyler Bowen yesterday to get his thoughts, and this situation is the main topic of today's show with Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell. We also take a look at other notable happenings with nearly two weeks of camp in the books. That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Better late than never? Is that a way to recruit? It is for Ohio State ... in certain case. Mark Porter takes center stage today as we discuss Ohio State recruiting in and out of this great state. Were Phillip Daniels and Max Klare, for example, misses the first time around or great pickups at the perfect point? We dive deep on 'crootin vibes, NIL and Ohio getting rolling on the high school gridiron ... and MORE! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin play the "fill-in-the-blank game" focusing of course on Ohio State football. Also, what are we most interested in hearing from head coach Ryan Day who will meet with the media after practice today? That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Brandon Marcello from CBS Sports to take a close look at the best college football teams in 2025.

What has caught our eye most through first week of Ohio State's preseason camp? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be the boss at Ohio State? Well, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter get to play that out on our podcast today thanks to our Front Row message board.  We asked for questions and got some great ones. The Dean and Grand Poobah took the queries in stride. It led to a rollicking discussion before our video peek at the only Class of 2028 commitment currently pledged to the Buckeyes. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Is Ohio State ready for another season of excellence?  Sure. But how excellent? There are goals at Ohio State. One never changes: Conference supremacy. While last season saw Ryan Day and Co. hoist the BIGGEST possible trophy, there was no Big Ten title. Who stands in the way of that goal this season? Matt Baxendell is the right source for this because he's been previewing the conference weekly in his Sunday column - The Bucket of Bullets - for several weeks. Dan Rubin subs in for Dave Biddle was tackle the season ahead in the Big Ten and much more! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

With the season less than a month away, one might think our focus has gone totally away from recruiting. Wrong! We always have recruiting on a front burner here and today is no exception. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to touch on the following topics: * Three top 60 prospects remain uncommitted in the Class of 2026's Top247. Ohio State is theoretically in the mix for all three. We dive deep on Bralan Womack, Darius Gray and Savion Hiter with their commitments scheduled for later this month. * Ohio State's season opener against visiting Texas is a prime time for the Buckeyes to entertain recruits. We peek at the burgeoning guest list while acknowledging some challenges in building attendance. * There is 300-plus pound prospect from Texas the Buckeyes have offered that boasts Ohio ties. He also lines up as Wildcat quarterback at times. We have video prove it. Meet Jalen Brewster. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State is three practices deep in its preseason camp and Bucknuts was there covering each of them on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. What were our main takeaways? What are our biggest questions moving forward? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle that and more on the Monday 5ish.

What are the five biggest reasons to be optimistic about the 2025 version of Ohio State's football team? Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give their opinions and explain why on the BHH.

What did we learn during Ohio State's first day of preseason camp on Thursday? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Friday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

It's a big day for the Buckeyes. Practice has started. Yes, we have 'officially' begun the new season. Whether you believe it's title defense or a clean slate, it's real. As our staff brethren report from the WHAC, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to offer their expectations for the season and who will shine. We also dive deep on: * Ohio State's (likely) No. 1 running back target in the Class of 2027: David Gabriel Georges. We have video. We have thoughts. * The original Werewolf has retired from the sport. We hit the way back video machine to check out high school film of the Ohioan that started the lofty moniker. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!