Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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 5i...

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. 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 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

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...

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. 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 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...

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. 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

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

We are super fortunate to have 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins on the show today and our guy came to play. Enjoy a complete breakdown of Ohio State's Class of 2027 commitments, prospects, vibes and so much more. Need more than an hour to enjoy it all? You're in luck. Spend (way more than) 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...

Juck Miletti from the "Juck on Bucks" podcast and Buckeye Huddle joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about Ohio State's offensive line recruiting, and the Buckeyes O-line itself for the 2026 season. Plus, suddenly Julian Sayin is not considered first-round material for the NFL Draft? We are not buying that for a second. That and much more 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...

Ohio State has done it again on the recruiting trail and we are here for it. Columbus native Davis Seaman committed to the Buckeyes on Monday. Though we anticipated good news it was still received with open arms. The Class of 2027 standout from Bishop Waterson has an extremely bright future and it will be in Scarlet and Gray. How does Seaman's commitment affect Ohio State's Big Board? Glad you asked! Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to put that in context, dive deep into all of this month's Big Board...

The media chatted with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day via Zoom Friday afternoon from his home state of New Hampshire and Bucknuts was curious about the status of all of the players who missed all or part of spring ball. Are they are expected to be fully cleared for the start of summer conditioning in two weeks? Day gave a resounding yes, which was obviously music to our ears. Also, Dan Rubin's draft dream came true when his Dallas Cowboys traded up to land Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick. Some NFL teams might eventually look...

We have a jam-packed Friday show for you with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. How does the projected defensive depth chart look for Ohio State this season? Will the players who missed spring on both sides of the ball all be cleared for summer conditioning when it begins next month? And what are our main takeaways from the first round of the NFL Draft from an OSU perspective? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

The day is here. We've been waiting for the NFL Draft and tonight's first round will take place in Pittsburgh. But it will have a decidedly Ohio State feel. Five Buckeyes are expected to be chosen in the first round. Four may go in the top 10 - which has not been done in almost 60 years. You know and love the names: Caleb Downs, Kayden McDonald, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese and Carnell Tate. That's alphabetical order. It won't be their draft order.  Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter rank the five Buckeyes as if they w...

Will Austin Siereveld move from left tackle to right guard this season, with Ian Moore taking over at left tackle? What else stands out about Ohio State's projected depth chart on the offensive side of the ball? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to take a close look at that and more. 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

Your Buckeyes had quite a productive weekend.  Ohio State's annual Spring Game waded through rainy conditions for the talent show and emerged without any notable injuries ... so both sides won! Mark Porter is here to break down the offense and who flashed. It's a fun video ride. Among other things, we made Mark talk QB1 vs. QB2 no matter how silly the premise is.  Garrick Hodge goes into all the recruiting love dispersed and the impact it made. We also feature film on the newest Buckeye (and Spring Ga...

Ohio State wrapped up its spring practices with the Gray's (defense) 35-26 win over Scarlet (offense) in Saturday's spring game. We learned a lot about the 2026 Buckeyes during March and April, in what was definitely the most-interesting spring ball sessions we have ever covered with 51 new players on the roster. What are our vibes about this team heading into the 2026 season? Are there any noticeable areas of concern? What might they be? Also, what starting spots and top backup spots are still up for grabs entering the summer? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin...

What was gleaned during Ohio State's spring game on Saturday, which was won by the defense (Gray), 35-26 over the offense (Scarlet)? Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has the answers you are looking for. Host Dave Biddle begins the show by detailing the biggest things he learned about the Buckeyes today and what it might mean for the the 2026 season. Early in the program, Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge who provides the latest on what is a big recruiting weekend for OSU, and also his thoughts on the spring game itself. Then P...

What have we learned this spring about Ohio State, as far as the good, the bad ... and the to-be-determined? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their insights on that and 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour 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