Bucknuts Morning 5

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy will predict which Ohio State players will finish first, second, third and fourth on the team in major statistical categories in 2026. The categories are: * Rushing yards. * Receptions. * Receiving yards. * Total touchdowns. * Sacks. * Tackles-for-loss. * Tackles. * Interceptions. Again, we're not just picking who will finish first on the Buckeyes in these categories. We're going 1-2-3-4 in all of them. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Mother Nature is an Ohio State fan?  Given this weekend's glorious weather forecast, it's a real possibility. Several key recruiting targets are expected to hit the red carpet in Columbus this weekend and sunny skies are expected. Garrick Hodge is here with names and info: David Garbiel-Georges, Marcus Fakatou and Benny Easter.  Mark Porter joins with his own evaluations. Other topics broached: * Could Ohio State lose four games this season? * Why such angst surrounding Julian Sayin? * Is offensive line commitment Brody McNeel headed for left tackle? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are happy to welcome Dan Hope from Eleven Warriors to the show. Dan and Dave Biddle will discuss the following and more on today's program: * Reacting to Ohio State being the betting favorite to win the 2026 national championship. What other national title odds jump out at us? * How do the Heisman odds look for Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith? * Speaking of Sayin, he seems to have a decent amount of critics this offseason. What does Dan Hope think about that? * What does the future of the College Football Playoff look like? * Are we on the verge of the NCAA going to a "5-in-5" model? (Five years for athletes to play five seasons.) * Who will be second on the Buckeyes in receiving yards and receptions this season? Who will be third in those categories? * Who will be second in rushing yards this year for OSU? * The NCAA denied Brendan Sorsby's request to be reinstated. What do we think will ultimately end up happening with Sorsby's eligibility? That and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We've got the band back together. Garrick Hodge is back after a week's sojourn. Mark Porter is here. And of course, your Buckeyes handled their end with a Memorial Day commitment! We dive deep on Prince Goldsby, Ohio State trending for an all-time defensive line haul and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Are we not talking enough about the impact first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is going to have at Ohio State this year? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * Who will blink first in the "CFP standoff" between Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and SEC commish Greg Sankey? Petitti wants a 24-team field. And if he doesn't get it, he will elect to keep the CFP at 12 teams. A 16-team CFP is off the table as far as the Big Ten is concerned. It's either 24 or 12. * What do we expect from Payton Pierce this season as he takes over as the Buckeyes' starting middle linebacker? How do we feel about the LB room overall? * We get JBook's prediction of who will finish second and third on Ohio State's team in receptions and receiving yards this season. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Mark Porter has seen more Ohio prospects than anyone this offseason. It's true. Has it been easy? If you like being away from your family, fast food and motels ... sure. It's certainly been productive. Nobody has the knowledge our guy does. Today's show not only has video from his latest stop but also praise and insight on Tim Hinton, the Ohio State assistant coach out on the road almost as much as Mark. We also pick up where we left off on the recent commitment of Wyatt Smith and soak up the buzz on coveted defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are happy to welcome in longtime Ohio State beat writer Doug Lesmerises to today's show. Doug and Dave Biddle will discuss the following: * Does the NCAA have any teeth left? We're about to find out due to this Brendan Sorsby situation. How is there any gray area here when discussing someone who bet on his own team? * Ranking the former Ohio State wide receivers who are currently in the NFL. * Speaking of OSU WRs, presuming Brandon Inniss is second on the squad in receptions and yards this year, who will be third in both categories? Could it be a true freshman? Perhaps a senior who transferred in? * How much longer does Doug think Ryan Day will be at Ohio State? (We hope it's a long time.) That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Perhaps order has been restored. Cincinnati (Ohio) Princeton defensive back Monsanna Torbert Jr. decommitted from Indiana on Monday. Word is his home state team is looking quite good now. It just feels right, doesn't it? Another feel good moment happened over the weekend when Florida defensive end Wyatt Smith committed to Ohio State. Mark Porter hits the solo expert hot seat today as Garrick Hodge's exotic locale vacation hits its stride. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Which transfer will make the biggest impact for Ohio State this year? Is a 24-team College Football Playoff inevitable at some point in the near future? How big of a get is 2027 defensive end Wyatt Smith? Cameron Teague-Robinson of The Athletic joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle predict the 2026 Big Ten standings in football, 1-8. (Sorry, teams 9-18.) Do we have Ohio State in the No. 1 spot? Where does Michigan fall? What about Penn State and others? And are their clear "tiers" when breaking this topic down? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Recruiting for Ohio State has reached grinder mode. Road trips. Flights. Trains. Horse and buggy. Whatever it takes to see and court the next Buckeyes, this staff is on it. So is our Mark Porter! He joins us to start the show from a stationary spot - a rarity these days. Mark has video of several elite Ohioans in action. It's stuff you don't want to miss. Garrick Hodge is here, too! He lets you know the current top of the board prospect remaining for Ohio State at every position in the Class of 2027. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What will be Ohio State's strengths and weaknesses in 2026? That is the main topic of discussion as Dave Biddle welcomes in Stephen Means from Cleveland.com to today's show. Also discussed is players who surprised during spring ball, a look at the Buckeyes' tough schedule this season and more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Auditions everywhere. That's the current vibe for Ohio State football recruiting. Many want in. Few will actually enter. This is the time Ohio State's staff dials in on who to grant the elite opportunity. That means scouring Ohio. That means inviting coveted prospects from all over the country to campus.  Garrick Hodge was at Under Armour's Columbus camp over the weekend. Mark Porter has traversed Ohio several times to determine the Buckeye State's best. Luckily, both are on this show and have all the news you need from their efforts. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What changes can fans expect at Ohio Stadium in 2026? How many true freshmen will play over 100 snaps for the Buckeyes this season?  Those are just two of the questions from Bucknuts subscribers that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin answer on a mailbag edition of the Monday 5ish.

The College Football Playoff expanding from 12 teams seems inevitable. When the CFP does expand, what's the right amount of teams? Fourteen? What about 16? Are we really serious about 24, or is that far too many? And if the CFP does expand, does that mean conference championship games will be eliminated? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, take a look at 2027 quarterback recruiting for Ohio State and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's the offseason. Time to cool off, relax and get your mind off football ... if you aren't a real 'NUTTER. There's no time to relax. It's the height of the grind in recruiting season. We have Mark Porter to prove it. We open the show with Mark reporting from the road alongside a litany of college coaches on the same summer showcase gauntlet. You'll have to tune in to see where Mark was this morning ... and he was only there briefly before several high-profile stops. Garrick Hodge also helps carry the show with the latest on Art Smith on the road, Jett Harrison and top '28 targets, Kalel Johnson and this weekend's elite camp in Columbus. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State signed 17 players via the transfer portal this year, with many of the notable additions coming on the defensive side of the ball. What overall grade would we give the Buckeyes for their haul of players from the portal? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

It's that time of year again. Mark Porter has let his family and those close to him know: "I'm busy." That's because it is 'Showcase Season' in Ohio. High school football fields across the state are filled with college-hopeful prospects, college coaches who share the same hope ... and Mark. We open the show with Mark - from the road in a car with a new right rear tire - letting you know the gauntlet he's attacking and who he's already seen. You will be impressed. Then, Garrick Hodge and Dan Rubin try and put it all in perspective including deep dives on quarterback and defensive end recruiting. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Who are the likely future first-round NFL Draft picks that are currently on Ohio State's roster? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

Why are some college football fans hating on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith? And are the sentiments completely unfair for the Buckeye star? Jonah Booker certainly thinks so. Also, there's not a realistic chance that Julian Sayin would return to OSU for the 2027, right? Wait, there is a chance? Maybe, maybe not. JBook and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.