Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

There is much debate on how the future of the College Football Playoff will and should look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their opinions on how the CFP should be shaped moving forward, in terms of how many teams make the cut, how the seeding is determined and all the rest. We also look ahead to spring ball which is less than a month away for the Buckeyes. Also, unfortunately it appears as though Steve Helwagen was correct at this time last year when he told then-athletic director Gene Smith that OSU's basketball program was "dead on the vine." Smith didn't like the comment, but the truth hurts sometimes. The Buckeyes just suffered one of the most embarrassing losses we can remember, 70-49 at home against a bad Northwestern team. But don't worry, the vast majority of the show is about Buckeye football. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Anniversary! Your Buckeyes have been NATTY CHAMPS for exactly one month. And what a glorious month it has been? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to help bask in the winning glow. We also dive DEEP on offseason football stuff like recruiting. Spirited conversation was had! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still basking in the glow of Ohio State's national championship and we have no plans of slowing down. What are we looking forward to most for spring ball? How good is the Buckeyes' crop of transfers? What kind of impact will Matt Patricia make on the Silver Bullets? Dave Biddle delves into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen took over less than a week ago and has made his first offer. Is the offensive lineman from Ohio, California, Texas or Florida? No. Evan Goodwin is from the recruiting hotbed of Bauxite, Arkansas! Of course! We dive deep (see: VIDEO) on the new offer as we try and learn what Bowen is looking for in an offensive lineman. We then broke down the recruitment of Elbert 'Rock' Hill from Akron Hoban. Guess who also wants Ohio's top-ranked Class of 2026 prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next transfer portal window is almost two months away. April 16-25 to be exact. Ohio State has already landed an impressive crop of transfers to its 2025 roster. However, might the Buckeyes look to add more in April? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, take a look back at the coaching changes that Ryan Day made the last couple of weeks and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's 2025 coaching staff. Did Ryan Day do well? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we praising the hiring of Matt Patricia as Ohio State's defensive coordinator? Or do we have some pessimism? That is the main topic of discussion with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is not a name we expected when Jim Knowles headed for Happy Valley. Former Detroit Lions head coach and longtime New England Patriots assistant coach Matt Patricia is Ohio State's new defensive coordinator. Patricia is a polarizing figure. What do Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter think of the hire? We dive deep. Other topics include Adam Guthrie's recent Crystal Ball activity and resetting Class of '26 priorities. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle discuss the hiring of Matt Patricia as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, plus the promotions of Tim Walton and Matt Guerrieri. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball in 2025. Who are they? What do we think about them? That is the crux of the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So that Will Howard did a decent job here in Columbus, huh? He's off to the NFL. That means another Buckeye will need to take the offensive helm. We know the names: Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, Tavien St. Clair. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to wax poetic on that tussle for snaps. We also dive deep on recruiting given the litany of staff changes. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a lot of smoke over the last week that Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen might join Ryan Day's staff at Ohio State. However, that no longer appears to be in the cards. So, what will Day do and when will he do it? Well, there is really no rush, although we know he won't wait too much longer. Will the final plan be to promote Matt Guerrieri and Tim Walton to co-DCs? What do we think of the other coaching moves that Day has made since winning the national championship? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle that and much more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a coordinator-themed edition of the show today as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss Brian Hartline being promoted to offensive coordinator (even though he already held that title) and what might happen with Ohio State's defensive coordinator position. Is Ryan Day -- who just agreed to a seven-year contract extension yesterday that will pay him $12.5 million per season -- waiting to hire Joe Cullen? Might there be co-defensive coordinators with Cullen and someone currently on the staff? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Hartline has been handed the keys to Ohio State's offense. Where will he take it? We dive deep on the offensive staff maneuvers today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Hartline as play caller. New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen. 'New' quarterbacks coach Billy Kessler. How will they fit in on the field? How does this affect recruiting? You've got questions and our guys have answers. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., ''Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the Bucknuts Morning 5 today. How high is the standard within Ohio State's football program? Well, we all know it is very high, but as he is known to do, Mr. Scott aka The Buckeye Preacher articulated it perfectly. The standard is 'Straight A's across the board." Why? Because there "Ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation." That is just a sprinkling of the wisdom and insight that Gee brings to the show. He and Dave Biddle discuss the national championship run and Gee Scott Jr. being a valuable cog as the starting tight end and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is currently searching for an offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Leave your resume at the door. Should we be panicked that those openings exist? Or do we see the absences as a way for heart to grow fonder? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to make sense of the staff upheaval and offer added perspective on many other life-affecting issues. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day, another coaching vacancy for the Buckeyes. Hey, that's what happens when you win the national title. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a look at the candidates to replace Chip Kelly and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's always a celebratory mood on the Happy Hour. But less than two weeks removed from a national championship, it is perhaps more jovial than ever. Patrick Murphy guides your way. We also look ahead to the 2025 season for the Buckeyes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's BTA Friday on the BM5 as JBook drops by for his usual visit. Are you still basking in the national championship glow? Good. You are invited to the show. JBook and Dave Biddle talk about what Ryan Day might do in terms of hiring a new defensive coordinator and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New rankings. New targets. 'Veteran' experts. That's today's show. We dive deep on Ohio State coaches getting out on the recruiting trail as potential new Buckeyes are identified. Let's just say plenty of time has been spent in the Peach State recently. Who is Ohio State focused on? Our guys - both ... uhh ... 'veterans' - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are ready to opine. All that plus love for BP Miller and a look at updated 247Sports rankings that bolstered Quincy Porter and Turbo Rogers. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices