Bucknuts Morning 5

Whew!We've actually had a few days to breathe. Ohio State's transfer portal fury has relented ... for now.But work on the recruiting trail is never done. Is Ohio State about to add a final 2024 piece on the defensive line? We talk Dominic Kirks in detail.We stay on the trail to translate the interest in wide receiver Jaime Ffrench. One word: Oui.Has Nick Saban's exit caused Crimson Tiders - several in particular - to consider life elsewhere?Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic join to handle those topics and questions from our LIVE participants.Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters!

Since the 5ish last left you on Friday, even more good news has rolled in for Ohio State. J.T. Tuimoloau and TreVeyon Henderson announced they are coming back for their senior seasons, capping an improbable run of talented upperclassmen returning for one more season with the Buckeyes. And while the depth chart certainly is not set by any means, it is beginning to take shape. And it looks tremendous.Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle take a close look at the Buckeyes' projected 2024 depth chart on today's show. Plus, just how big is the 2024 season for head coach Ryan Day and OSU? Is Day on the verge of bringing in an offensive coordinator from the outside?All of that and more is coming your way on the MLK Day version of the 5ish.

The good news continues to roll in for Ohio State at this very early stage of the offseason. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka announced on Thursday that he will be returning for his senior season in Scarlet and Gray, one day after cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock did the same. This is on the heels of players such as defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, defensive end Jack Sawyer, DT Ty Hamilton, left guard Donovan Jackson and safety Lathan Ransom deciding to make one last ride in Columbus in 2024.Now, we only wait the decisions of running back TreVeyon Henderson and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau.Also, will there be a big addition to OSU's coaching staff in the near future? Is Ryan Day really going to bring in an offensive coordinator and turn over playcalling duties to him?Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss all of that and much more.

Anything going on? Holy Cow.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here as the news flies in fast and furious. Here's what we got for you:* LIVE announcement of another Buckeye sticking around ... joining a number of other key Buckeyes sticking around. Who's left to decide? We discuss.* Matt Guerreri joins Ohio State's staff. Parker Fleming is out. Chatter ensues.* Zahir Mathis committed yesterday. Defensive end recruiting talk on the way.* Nick Saban: He gone. Will Ohio State pilfer the Crimson Tide roster? Possibly.* Quinshun Judkins: He's good. Mark broke down his tape. All that plus all of the great questions we got from the LIVE chat.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic to analyze the good start to the offseason for OSU and what might be coming down the pike.

Ohio State is doing a bang up job in the portal to kick off the offseason. Thus far, the Buckeyes have landed quarterback Will Howard, running back Quinshon Judkins, center Seth McLaughlin and tight end Will Kacmarek. Is adding a right tackle from the portal clearly the next priority?Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that, discuss the pending decisions for some of OSU's upperclassmen in terms of whether to return for another season or turn pro, answer questions from the live audience and much more.

Sure, you expected to wake up cranky. We get it. But then you learned Ohio State added elite transfer portal running back Quinshun Judkins. That should brighten your day, indeed.And that's not all.We've got Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to bring you up to speed on other elite recruiting prospects and what Ohio State's transfer portal activity means for the future.

It was not that long ago when there was seemingly a flood of bad news surrounding Ohio State's football program. In fact, it was roughly a week ago.But now? The Buckeyes have seen a steady wave of good news and it might keep on coming. We are talking about upperclassmen foregoing the NFL to remain at OSU for another season. We are referring to the Buckeyes landing quality transfers such as quarterback Will Howard and center Seth McLaughlin. And we are referencing good news on the recruiting front, such as Ohio State landing the No. 1 cornerback in the country in the 2025 class, Devin Sanchez.Could running back Quinshon Judkins -- an Ole Miss transfer -- be next to become a Buckeye? He's currently in Columbus on a visit.Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss all of that, give opinions on what to expect from Jeremiah Smith as a freshman, look ahead to tonight's national championship game and much more.All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State landed quarterback Will Howard from the portal on Thursday. What are expectations for the fifth-year senior in what will be his lone season at OSU? Also, in general, what are our expectations for the 2024 Buckeyes?Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Patrick Murphy is bringing perspective as he analyzes the state of Ohio State's program heading into 2024, and is joined by Tim Hall from 97.1 The Fan.

We've talked here on the BM5 about this offseason's sail through uncharted waters. Some chose to hunker down and deal with big waves. Others hopped overboard.As it turns out, the Buckeyes could be approaching calmer waters. All signs point to Ohio State adding transfer portal quarterback Will Howard.Concerted efforts are being made to retain multiple key Buckeyes. Tyleik Williams has already announced that he's coming back. Advantage Ohio State.What's next?Who's in? Who's out?Also: Prime recruiting target Devin Sanchez is announcing his commitment on Saturday. We are PSYCHED for some GREAT news.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to chop it up.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The 2023 season ended with a dud for Ohio State and now there are serious questions that need to be answered. What changes will Ryan Day make to his coaching staff? What is the deal with some of the troubling rumors we have heard, such as the team only having light practices leading up to the Cotton Bowl and not even utilizing all of their practice time?Is there good news to report? Well, not yet, but we continue to hear that a lot of upperclassmen are going to return for the 2024 season. There will also be players the Buckeyes bring in from the portal. Could quarterback Will Howard be one of them?Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss all of that and much more on this edition of the Wednesday 5ish.

Happy New Year, 'Nutters. We have a power-packed show for you today and we sail off into '24.What to make of an abysmal Cotton Bowl performance? Who stays? Who goes? We are talking players and staff here, people.Pat Murphy is here to handle all of your team upheaval.As if that wasn't enough, we bring in 247Sports recruiting guru Steve Wiltfong to macro and micro when it comes to Ohio State in the current recruiting scene.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There are losses and then there are embarrassing losses. Ohio State's 14-3 defeat to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl on Friday falls in the latter category. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Heath Schneider, Matt Baxendell, Jonah Booker, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.Misery loves company, so come right in!

It is game day for the final time in 2023 for Ohio State as the Buckeyes will take on Missouri in the Cotton Bowl tonight in Dallas (8 p.m. ET; ESPN). The No. 7 Buckeyes (11-1) are now up to 4.5-point favorites over the No. 9 Tigers (10-2). Are we confident OSU will get the job done and end their season on a high note against a very good team? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into all things Cotton Bowl, plus:* Is there any smoke to these Will Howard rumors? Some are predicting that Howard -- an accomplished quarterback who is transferring from Kansas State -- will join the Buckeyes' roster in early January.* But what if Devin Brown balls out tonight? Does that change the calculus? Or perhaps Ryan Day is not really considering Howard and is confident in Brown, Lincoln Kienholz and Air Noland headed into 2024? Regardless, we're excited to see what Brown can do in his first collegiate start.* What are our final score predictions for tonight's game?* Which players from Ohio State are likely to turn pro early?*

Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen come at you live from Dallas on this edition of the Happy Hour, as we are merely hours away from Ohio State's matchup against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl.

Real football is coming ... Ohio State style. We are about 36 hours or so from The Cotton Bowl's kickoff vs. Missouri in Dallas.What do we make of so many Buckeyes actually playing ... you know ... football in the game? Does it say anything about team culture?Also, how will Ohio State fare against the SEC opponent.Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to wax poetic on the bowl game, talk Class of 2025 recruiting priorities and answer all the live viewer questions we can handle from You Tube, X and Facebook.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. 

We are suddenly just two days away from Ohio State's matchup with Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. The Buckeyes are now favored by a point, after being a 2.5-point underdog for a couple weeks. Do we think that all of OSU's players will play on Friday, other than Marvin Harrison Jr.? What is our confidence level in Devin Brown at quarterback?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle.

Devin Brown is set to take the stage as Ohio State's starting quarterback.Devin Sanchez is set to make a commitment that has Ohio State on the edge of its seat.Who better to guide us through than The Dean and Grand Poobah?Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter medicated their holiday hangovers to be here with us.Is Devin Brown ready to shine on a national stage?Is Devin Sanchez a future Buckeye?While we're at it ... is Will Howard a future Buckeye?Topics aplenty today.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On the Friday 5ish, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give predictions on whether certain Ohio State players such as Emeka Egbuka, J.T. Tuimoloau, TreVeyon Henderson and more will return for their senior seasons or turn pro. We also of course reflect on the wild signing day on Wednesday and what we think of the Buckeyes' 2024 class. Also, what are opinions on defensive line recruiting?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.