Bucknuts Morning 5

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.

Is there anything more reliable than the Glenville Pipeline's flow to Ohio State?Oh, there's something alright. It's called modern recruiting. The confluence of these factors will coalesce today when Kaylon Bailey commits. The Class of 2027 defensive standout is expected to make the call today between Ohio State and ... Colorado? Yes, the Fighting Deion Sanders.Our Garrick Hodge breaks it all down for you before previewing the weekend commitments of Ohio State targets Caden Moss and Blake Wong.Normally, that would suffice for a show. Not this one. Mark Porter is also here and provides a peek at his 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film breakdown of coveted defensive lineman Marcu Fakatou. It's fair to say Mark is a fan of the prospect.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Hold on to your hats, 'Nutters, this show moves fast. There's a lot to cover.First Class of 2029 commitment?Family legacy in sight in 2028?Clarity at quarterback in 2027?DGG and friend on their way?Film room love for recent commitment Jaden Carey?Yes, all that. And more. A lot more. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here ... and they cook!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Ohio State's practice fields were buzzing yesterday. Recruiting camp brought out the stars. Committed quarterbacks. Offered quarterbacks. Elite skill talent. Future impact linemen.Camp also attracted our guys lead by Garrick Hodge and the reporting was intense!We break it all down with Garrick and get Mark Porter's on-the-road vibes after spending yesterday in Happy Valley.Enough for this show? No! Today brings even more camp intrigue at Ohio State and we get you completely set.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Are you ready for another week of camp? You best be. Ohio State will host prospects again today and Thursday. There's a 7-on-7 event scheduled for Wednesday. That day also brings certain well-known guys (see Edmunds, Brady).We welcome in Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to preview today's red carpet rollout for priority targets Tyzon Swann (nation's No. 1 DT in '28) and Lucas Prock ('28 QB with Ohio State offer). They won't be alone. It's a star-studded group that's expected. And that includes Garrick and Mark, who will be there with bells on to report back to you.All that and a deep video dive into new commitment Deontay Malone.Spend 5ish with su this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

The talent show at Ohio State continues. Here's the good thing: Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are on the case.Our guys share expert witness vibes from recruiting camps this week in Columbus. We drill down today on prospects that earned offers and others whose recruitment progressed.What did Michigan legacy and Ohio native Asa Birch have to say? Hint: You will like it.Who earned offers and why? Who is visiting this weekend for an official visit and why?We have the answers. All you need to do is enjoy.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

They come from all over this wonderful country. It's Camp Day at Ohio State. Anyone interested in playing football for the Buckeyes better be ready.Our guys certainly are. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here ... and he's got company.We dive deep on what you can expect from today's Ohio State recruiting camp and how you can follow in REAL TIME along with Garrick and our guys cover the event.Big names are expected.Then we review the weekend and official visits that helped Ohio State gain clarity at defensive back and give us a sense how the Class of 2027 could turn out.Plus, what would this show be without an update on the quest to add David Gabriel-Georges to the fold?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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.

Pat Murphy and JBook take a stroll down memory lane before answering questions from the 'Nutters ...

Six key recruits are headed for Columbus this weekend. Garrick Hodge is here to let you know exactly who and why each plays a potentially key role in Ohio State's future.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Scarlet and Gray ... and black occasionally ... with stripes ... or maybe all white?Every 'Nutters has a favorite Ohio State jersey look. Which is the best?Pat Murphy joins the show to detail his recent jersey deep dive with the behind-the-scenes leverage pullers.But that's not all.We discuss:* Why so much Julian Sayin angst?* What is the ideal college football playoff system?* Is the 5-to-play-5 and one-time transfer rule the answer?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It was not a crowded recruiting weekend. But it was hugely important.Three key Class of 2027 targets - DL Marcus Fakatou, RB David Gabriel-Georges and WR Benny Easter - and a recent Ohio State commitment - LB Prince Goldsby - all came to Columbus.Was the meter moved? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter bring you the latest.That's before a deep dive into the film of commitment Angelo Smith, the first commitment in the '27 class and a discussion on Ohio native Chaz Coleman's status at Tennessee. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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!