Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State has new coordinators on each side of the ball in 2025 with Brian Hartline taking the reins on offense and Matt Patricia leading the defense. What changes can we expect from both coordinators? That is the main topic of conversation on 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

Who's next? Who's not? Who might be? Recruiting is ... uhhh ... different these days. All 'Nutters are well aware how much has changed. But Ohio State keeps going after elite prospects so we will continue to chronicle that effort ... no matter what form it takes. Bill Kurelic is The Dean. Mark Porter is The Grand Poobah. Years of hard work was performed to garner such monikers. Today's show is another reason why those nicknames stuck. Let's dive deep on Ohio State recruiting together, shall we? 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

Can you be still basking in the glow of the national championship, while simultaneously being concerned with Ohio State's recruiting efforts? Well, we would not recommend it, but we understand some Buckeye fans are nonplussed about OSU's recruiting efforts this cycle, particularly on the defensive line. Is there reason for concern, or are these fears overblown? Also, friend of the program Connor Stalions went on an unhinged rant while responding to comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes. We're here for the drama. 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

Ohio State is the defending national champion and is looking to win back-to-back. What does it take to repeat? We talk with Jordan Hill of Dawgs247, who covered Georgia's consecutive championships, to help figure out what it takes. 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

Well, it did not take long for the College Sports Commission's "NIL Go" clearinghouse to make waves. According to the director of Utah State's collective, Dalton Forsythe, "nearly 100 percent of collective-backed NIL deals are being denied, regardless of size or structure. The College Sports Commission has taken the position that collectives cannot serve a 'valid business purpose' — a standard that was never clearly communicated before implementation." On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss this situation and what might be coming down the pike. If an athlete's NIL deal is rejected -- and he challenges that ruling in a court of law -- the athlete would likely prevail, right? Or does the House settlement actually have teeth, allowing the clearinghouse to reject any and all deals from collectives? We also discuss how much Ohio State will miss Will Howard this season at quarterback -- particularly his ability in the RPO game and his leadership -- and much more. 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

Ohio State is crafting the finishing touches on the Class of 2026. How will it all work out? Is the angst about certain recruiting priorities justified? Are there any big-time flips on the horizon? Could there be a certain program on the recruiting fighting off impending doom? Who better than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to hold court? We don't call them The Dean and Grand Poobah for nothing! 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 12-team College Football Playoff era will last all of two seasons. When the CFP expands in 2026, which format would be best for the sport overall? Which format would be best for Ohio State? Does it really matter from the Buckeyes' perspective? That is the main topic of conversation on Wednesday's show with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy. They also field questions from the live audience 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 putting what amounts to the finishing touches on the Class of 2026. Several big-time targets remain on the board. We dive deep on those prospects today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Will Bralan Womack join the fold? Get up to speed on the Mississippi safety's stretch run towards a commitment? Who else could be in the class? Names, names and more names for you to consider. We also went to the tape to see exactly what the Buckeyes added in recent commitments from JJ Perez and Luke Fahey. Not enough? How about off-kilter Madden ratings and the continuing Larry Johnson chatter. 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

Which Ohio State players are likely headed for All-Big Ten honors in 2025? That is the main topic of conversation on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Also discussed is recruiting and more. That is coming your way 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

The 4th of July is almost upon us. Does this mean recruiting fireworks for Ohio State? Dan Rubin is joined by Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to give you the latest. 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

Who's ready for a long weekend? Ohio State's staff is certainly working ... the recruiting trail. California quarterback Luke Fahey commits later this afternoon. Cleveland Glenville defensive tackle Jamir 'JJ' Perez has an 'announcement' scheduled for tomorrow. We dive deep on all festivities with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. 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

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had very high praise for Julian Sayin in a story published by The Athletic recently. Smith went as far to say that the redshirt freshman quarterback "can make every throw" and that it is "going to be scary for opponents." This reminded us of what some of OSU's players said about Sayin while at the NFL Combine this past winter. On today's show, Dave Biddle discusses this development, looks ahead to defensive tackle recruit Jamir Perez's "big announcement" this Friday 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

Two defensive linemen have joined the fold. Could a quarterback be next? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return in an attempt to bestow sanity while diving deep - even on tape - on the latest recruiting developments for your Buckeyes. This just in: The sky is where it should be. It is not falling. 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

Which of Ohio State's transfers will start in 2025? Which freshmen will find a spot on the two-deep? Those are two of the topics that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle on today's show. Also, the Buckeyes landed a pair of defensive tackles over the weekend, giving OSU a total of 19 commitments in its 2026 class, which is ranked No. 5 in the country. All of that and much more is coming your way 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

Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. 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 is joined by Tony Gerdeman as they discuss the biggest "What Ifs" in Ohio State football history. 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

Our Dave Biddle joined the Chuck Oliver show in Atlanta to discuss many topics involving Ohio State's 2025 football team. 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 today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer various questions about the 2025 Buckeyes. 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

Offensive line commitment? Yep. Crystal Ball for a defensive lineman? Yep. It's a big boy day here on the BM5 and we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to guide you. Arizona tackle Aaron Thomas verbally committed to Ohio State on Wednesday. We evaluate and let you know how he will fit in. The Dean has Crystal Balled IMG defensive lineman Cameron Brickel to Ohio State. Get the latest here. We also offer a peak at Sam Greer in action and handle all sorts of questions from the live chatters. 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

Ohio State's over/under for regular season wins is 10.5 this year. Which would you select if you had to place a wager? The Buckeyes do have a difficult slate, but will they lose two or more regular season games? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show 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