Bucknuts Morning 5

The media knew Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork was holding a press conference on Thursday. What we did not know is that he would hold court for well over an hour and would cover so many interesting topics that we almost lost count. He discussed the ever-changing landscape of NIL in college sports -- including which OSU sports will receive money made available from the House settlement -- he talked about the new, streamlined NIL organization at Ohio State called Buckeye Sports Group, he discussed OSU trying to play more home night games, he went in-depth on Ohio Stadium renovations and much more. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle unpack a lot of that and react to what Bjork had to say on the Friday 5ish.

Camp season is proving to be as productive as ... well ... camp season at Ohio State. The Buckeyes know how to invite, entertain and evaluate the nation's best. Ohio State commitment Brady Edmunds from California? He was here ... for almost a week. Quarterback Elijah Haven - the nation's top QB from Baton Rouge, La. - will camp at Ohio State today, proving the Buckeyes' recruiting territory stretches far and wide. We also dive deep on Michigan native Dakota Guerrant. What does the elite wide receiver think of Ohio State's operation? Who else has shined this week? Which Ohioans are lighting up the radar? We step back and let Bill Kurelic - The Dean - cook like only he can. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State landed it first defensive lineman in its 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday -- 4-star Khary Wilder -- which vaulted the Buckeyes to the No. 2 class in the country. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, look ahead to Ross Bjork's press conference tomorrow, discuss the absurdity of the NCAA's "NIL clearinghouse" that will be handled by a third-party accounting firm, and chat about the cool news that Lee Corso's final appearance on College GameDay will be at Ohio State this year and more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

New offers. Commitments shining. Expected commitments showing off. Prospects of all ages and sizes.  Who better to wrap it up and pitch it forward than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? The Dean and Grand Poobah dive deep on all the offered prospects, who flashed and vibes were among the cognoscenti witnessing the action. Names, names and more names. We also respond to a Crystal Ball being rolled all the way from California and let you know what to expect today at camp in the enticing Ohio sunshine. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Recruiting is of course heating up entering the second week of June. Ohio State landed running back Favour Akih from nearby Delaware Hayes on Sunday, giving the Buckeyes 14 prospects in their 2026 class thus far. What do we think about this class so far? Who might be next to join the fold? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

It is a recruiting-themed edition of the Happy Hour as Patrick Murphy is joined by The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic. How did camp go at OSU this week? Who is visiting this weekend? We have that and much more.

What starting jobs are still unsettled for Ohio State with camp opening up in less than two months? What will the NCAA's Committee on Infractions decide to do in terms of punishment for Michigan? (The hearing begins today.) Those are two of the many topics covered on today's show as Dave Biddle is joined by special guests Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy. (JBook is driving back from vacation today, but will be back on the show next Friday.) All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Let's go camping! Ohio State begins hosting prospect camps today and we are all over it. Bill Kurelic will be there. Mark Porter will be there. You need to be following both today!We start the show by revealing that the nation's No. 1 defensive lineman is here to workout today. Cedar Hill (Texas) Class of 2027 standout Jalen Brewster is here. He leads a star-studded group from all over this fine nation. That includes a cadre of excellent Ohioans pining for an in-state offer. Then we dive deep on the eight offers doled out by Ohio State yesterday to prospects from Texas, Georgia, New Jersey and Hawaii. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are answering questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. There are multiple questions about Ohio State's 2025 offensive line, there is a question about premium seating in the South Stands, there are questions about specific players such as Damarion Witten and C.J. Hicks, plus much more. That is coming your way as Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish.

What a weekend! Elite visitors flooded Ohio State's campus and The Dean is here to chop wood! No paddling, though, which is good for the 'Nutters. You will, however, receive the absolute latest on the following visitors/top of board targets: * Breck Kolojay * Jake Kreul  * Aaron Thomas * Luke Wafle * Mack Sutter * Felix Ojo * Savion Hiter * Xavier Griffin The Grand Poobah also takes you on another digital journey to see Ohio prospects ready to shine on a national stage before we finish with The Dean's preview of the weekend visitors list for the coming weekend.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On the second edition of our new podcast, In the Dean's Office Live, host Bill Kurelic discusses how recruiting is heating up for the Buckeyes.

It is grad party season and the hosts of Monday's show -- Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle -- have been attending a lot of them. And even hosting some. That is what happens when recent graduates are in your family. This begged a question about a ... question. Which question about Ohio State football do Dan and Dave get asked the most at grad parties? We also take questions from our live audience and much more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy details what happened with the Ohio State-Texas game being a noon kick on FOX, plus more.

Ohio State will begin summer workouts soon and camp will be here before we know it. What are those around the program saying about quarterback Julian Sayin? What are we hearing about the redshirt freshman from California? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, delve into the Buckeyes' special teams units for 2025, talk about the unfortunate news that the OSU-Texas game will begin at noon and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State is currently recruiting seven 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025. How realistic is it for us to hope they end up in Columbus? We asked The Dean - Bill Kurelic - that very question. With our Mark Porter weighing in with LIVE video reviews, we break down all seven and Ohio State's status with each. That means deep dives on (in order of 247Sports ranking):  Felix Ojo, OT, Lake Ridge (Mansfield, TX) Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Gainesville, GA) Bralan Womack, S, Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) Darius Gray, OL, St. Christopher's School (Richmond, VA) Savion Hitter, RB, Louisa County (Mineral, VA) Jett Washington, S, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) Tyler Atkinson, LB Grayson (Loganville, GA) We also get you ready for a weekend of visits that will both shock and awe. Names, names, names.  That would be enough for an award-winning show ... but not enough for this one. Mark also features exclusive camp video from his Ohio canvassing and spies several schools ready to enter powerhouse status on the high

Today's show delves into whether we should expect to see a lot of odd fronts from Ohio State's defense in 2025. It makes sense to us that we will, for a variety of reasons. Also, might the Texas game actually be played at night? And what else is going on with the Buckeyes has we head into the summer months? All of that is coming your way as Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish.

Are you tanned, rested and relaxed after the holiday weekend? The Dean and Grand Poobah are so hold on. Ohio State is ready to welcome prospects from all corners of this fine nation over the next month or so. Camp season is here. Who is visiting? Who should recrutiniks be focused on? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to get you all ready to go camping before taking great questions from our LIVE chatters. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The College Football Playoff decided on Thursday that the seeding process will be changed, effective immediately. The 12 teams will be seeded as they are ranked, meaning the top-four squads will get first-round byes, regardless if they are conference champions or not. We like the change. How about you? Also, Ohio State's basketball program could not finish the deal with coveted wing transfer Darrion Williams, leaving them still with a gaping hole on their roster. Can they still add a wing that can be an impact player? Or has that ship likely sailed? Plus we talk more OSU football with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

On the recruiting scene, it's the calm before the storm. Official visits begin in just over a week. That means Ohio State will have recruits on campus. Giddy-up. Right now it's offers, coaches on the road and new names to check out. That's where our guys - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - join the fray. The Dean and Grand Poobah dive deep on defensive line recruiting and Larry Johnson, elite Midwest wide receivers, Ohio's recruiting arsenal and a whole lot more ... including exclusive video from Mark's travels through Ohio showcase camps. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Who will be Ohio State's captains in 2025? What is the best guess on when the OSU-Texas game will kick off? Is the Buckeyes' basketball program on the verge of landing highly-coveted forward Darrion Williams from Texas Tech? Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.