Bucknuts Morning 5

Crystal Balls rolled. New prospects offered. Red carpet almost back from the dry cleaners.It's a huge recruiting weekend for Ohio State as Michigan State makes its way to Columbus for a B1G tussle under the lights.Key Class of 2024 targets are en route. Same for Class of 2025 standouts. Want a few 2026 stars to be? We got you.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down, take questions live and offer their unique brand of infotainment.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

With just three games remaining in the regular season, it is crunch time for the Buckeyes. Will they run the table, win the Big Ten championship and enter the playoffs 13-0? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus:* They look back on OSU's win at Rutgers on Saturday and look ahead to this week's game against Michigan State.* Why are a lot of Michigan supporters crowing about "due process"? Do they think this is a court of law? What punishment, if any, will be doled out to the Wolverines during the 2023 season? Or might nothing happen until after the season?All that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, breaks down everything you need to know from Ohio State's 35-16 win at Rutgers on Saturday. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Dan Rubin, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.Sit back, relax and enjoy this edition of What We Learned Live.

Top-ranked Ohio State hits the road to take on Rutgers on Saturday (noon ET; CBS). The Scarlet Knights (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) have been one of the surprise teams in the conference this season, but will they be able to stay with the Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0)? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* Injury updates on Emeka Egbuka and Lathan Ransom.* The boost that TreVeyon Henderson brings to this offense.* Any concern that OSU will be without Miyan Williams for the remainder of the season?* What are final score predictions for the Ohio State-Rutgers game? Will the Buckeyes cover the 18.5-point spread. Would you take the over or under of 42.5 total points?* What will Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti do regarding the cheating scandal at Michigan and when might he act?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

This show is longer than usual. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here per usual and we just had TOO MUCH to talk about.* The latest from the recruiting trail and a huge weekend forming on the horizon.* Tavien St. Clair: Just how impressive has the future Buckeye QB been this season?* Michigan and the B1G at odds. Will the B1G commish drop the hammer?* What to expect from Greg Schiano and upstart Rutgers?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters

Ohio State earned the No. 1 spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2023 season on Tuesday. Is this just a fun thing for fans, or does it actually mean something that the Buckeyes received top billing?Also, it is football and injuries are going to happen. But the ailments are starting to pile up for Ohio State. Head coach Ryan Day revealed on Tuesday that running back Miyan Williams will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Also, Day did not appear to be confident that safety Lathan Ransom would be available anytime soon following a leg injury he suffered against Wisconsin last week.Furthermore, quarterback Kyle McCord continues to deal with an ankle ailment that he appeared to re-injure against the Badgers.The news is not all bad though on the injury front. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is expected to play this Saturday at Rutgers after missing the last three games. Also, backup quarterback Devin Brown – who is dealing with a high ankle sprain – was expected to return to practice o

Welcome to the show, 'Nutters. We have a good one for you today. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back. We ran the gamut: latest recruiting targets, film room study on Buckeyes and LOTS of questions taken live.This is time well spent for 'Nutters.That means you.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There is much to discuss on the Monday 5ish as Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the agenda:* The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2023 season will be released Tuesday evening. Where will Ohio State be? Could the Buckeyes be in the No. 1 spot? There appears to be a strong possibility.* We look back on OSU's 24-10 win at Wisconsin on Saturday. The defense continues to prove it is elite, but Kyle McCord will likely need to play much better for the Buckeyes to achieve their goals this year.* Will Michigan face punishment for its cheating scandal during the 2023 season, or will it likely come sometime after the conclusion of the season?* The Buckeyes are favored by 18.5 at Rutgers this coming Saturday. The Fighting Greg Schianos are 6-2, can run the ball well and play tough defense. Any concerns here, or do we expect Ohio State will roll?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State emerged with a 24-10 win at Wisconsin Saturday night. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle gives his analysis on the game and what it means for the Buckeyes moving forward. Biddle is joined early in the show by Heath "Heater" Schneider to get his thoughts on the Buckeyes' win and more.Then later on, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen join the show from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison to provide the latest intel after postgame interviews and more.Kick back, relax and enjoy another winning edition of What We Learned Live!

It was one big thing after another for Ohio State's rivals to the north this week. And we are here for it. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle of course discuss the cheating scandal at Michigan on today's show and what the ramifications might be for the Wolverines.However, the Buckeyes better be focused on tomorrow night's game at Wisconsin. How do we expect that contest will play out?That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Alejandro Zuniga of Michigan Insider on the 247Sports Network to get the latest on the cheating scandal in Ann Arbor. Also, Dave Biddle joins the show to talk Ohio State-Wisconsin.

As you observe the latest in college football espionage, let's pause to talk recruiting.Enter 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.Once a regular in these parts, Steve graces us again with a bevy of information from the recruiting trail.Who could the Buckeyes still add in the Class of 2024? Amaris Williams? Jordan Seaton?What does Steve think of Ohio State's start to the Class of 2025, including recent commitment Eli Lee?Only one way to find out. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Bucknutters wanted to hear from Matt Baxendell on the cheating scandal at Michigan. Ask and you shall receive. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give his thoughts on what is going on with the Wolverines and let's just say he does not hold back one bit. Bax strongly believes this will be viewed as one of the biggest cheating scandals in the history of college sports. Do you agree with that assessment, Bucknutters? Also, more damning information seemingly comes out each day about the cheating scandal, which means OSU fans and fans from around college football have been snacking on plenty of popcorn. What might come out next?And would the Big Ten and/or NCAA punish Michigan during the 2023 season? Or is any possible punishment coming after the season has ended?We also squeeze in some discussion about the Buckeyes' game at Wisconsin this Saturday night. Any reason for concern, or do we think OSU will roll over what appears to be a mediocre Wisconsin team?All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish

Ohio State rolled out the reddest of carpets and then treated its visitors to quite a performance.Meanwhile, other programs are under investigation ... again. And how exactly did Ohio State get it done against Penn State?Interesting topics bandied about by super-interesting guests Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic.Sit back and enjoy the most Buckeye way to start your day.

On today's show, Dan Rubin is going to read a series of statements about Ohio State football ... and Dave Biddle will say whether he agrees or disagrees, and will explain why. Yes, it is the official unveiling of our nation's latest game show, the Agree/Disagree Game. Also on the docket:* Marvin Harrison Jr. and J.T. Tuimoloau were the stars of the game in the Buckeyes' 20-12 win over Penn State. Several other OSU players showed out as well.* With seven starts now under his belt this season, how do we feel about quarterback Kyle McCord?* The Buckeyes are favored by 14 at Wisconsin this coming Saturday night. Trap game coming off the big Penn State win? Or are the Badgers just a mediocre team in Luke Fickell's first year at the helm?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It was a defensive struggle and Ohio State was clearly the better team. The Buckeyes downed visiting Penn State 20-12 on Saturday to move to 7-0 on the season. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Bill Kurelic, Jonah Booker, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.Sit back, relax and enjoy the show after this big Buckeye victory.

We did not think we would be talking about serious allegations of cheating by Michigan the day before Ohio State's showdown with Penn State ... but here we are. What do we make out of the news from Ann Arbor? What might the NCAA and/or Big Ten do? They must have hard evidence since they warned all of UM's future opponents that they have been stealing signals. Stealing signals is not against the rules, but sending staffers to allegedly shoot video of other teams' signals is a big no-no.Dave Biddle and Jonah Booker delve into all that. And oh yeah, there is also plenty of discussion about the Ohio State-Penn State game. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tyler Donohue of Lions247 as well as national college football reporter Bill Bender from The Sporting News. It is all about Ohio State-Penn State on this edition of the BHH.

Huge game. Huge guest list. Huge weekend.'Huge' can be hyperbolic in certain cases. Not this one.Undefeated Penn State is headed for The Shoe. So are Ohio State recruiting prospects from all over this great nation.We dive DEEP into all of it with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter on a show longer than usual. Had to do it given the circumstances.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The intriguing storylines are endless when analyzing Saturday's Ohio State-Penn State game in Columbus (noon ET; FOX). You could start with the fact you have a quarterback who played high school football in Pennsylvania starting for the Buckeyes, and a QB who played HS football in Ohio starting for the Nittany Lions. And stuff like that is fun, but let's get down to brass tacks. Like most big games, this one will be won in the trenches. Can the Buckeyes run the ball against an excellent Penn State defense? Also, how healthy is Ohio State entering this contest? What were our main takeaways from Ryan Day's press conference on Tuesday?Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss all of that and much more with the OSU-PSU clash just three days away.