Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was very coy on Tuesday when asked about the injuries to star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. What did we make of his comments? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss that on today's show. Also on the docket: * The Buckeyes of course remained No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings. What were some of the surprises in the top-25? * The private capital idea for the Big Ten is going away ... for now. * Ohio State's hot streak on the recruiting trail continues in full force. The Buckeyes picked up two more commitments yesterday, one in the 2026 class and one in the 2027 class. We'll tell you what you need to know. That and 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's one thing for Ohio State to flip a commitment. It another thing for Ohio State to flip a commitment LIVE during our morning podcast. It another thing ENTIRELY for Ohio State to flip a commitment LIVEduring our morning podcast while we are actually discussing him! Yes, Braxton Rembert flipped from Wake Forest to Ohio State as our Garrick Hodge was detailing the Georgia native's potential move. Mark Porter was there with video, just like he was to help us introduce new commitments Eli Johnson, Dre Quinn and Nick Lautar. Analysis abounded. Who's next to join the Ohio State Recruiting Locomotive? Well, we talked about that, too. We also broke down Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' from Ohio State's domination of UCLA. Have we mentioned it's good to be king? 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 teams are Ohio State's biggest threats to win the national championship, in order? That is the main topic of conversation that Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin tackle on the Monday 5ish. Also discussed is the concern level of the Buckeyes' injuries 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

Ohio State defeated UCLA 48-10 on Saturday and we have reactions in our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge, Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. Yes, we are still basking as we watch the defending national champions who so happen to be the No. 1 team in the nation this year. We hope you enjoy the show! 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 Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow night's UCLA at Ohio State game and also provide one other "best bet" for the week in college football. Also, Ohio State and Michigan are reportedly at odds when it comes to the Big Ten's idea of getting an infusion of cash via private capital. The Wolverines are very much against the idea and we discuss why we actually agree with them. 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Garrick Hodge for a deep dive on Ohio State recruiting. Also, they take a look at the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive lines this season. 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 big recruiting weekend for Ohio State as three coveted 2026 prospects will make official visits to Columbus. Also, several 2027 recruits that the Buckeyes want to land will be visiting for the night game against UCLA. Garrick Hodge will take you through all the big names that will be at OSU over the weekend and where the Buckeyes currently stand with them. Then Mark Porter will break down the film of 2027 tight end prospect Jordan Karhoff from Columbus DeSales, who has been offered by the Buckeyes. All of that and more is coming your way on the Thursday 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 stayed No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss how many legitimate national championship contenders there are in college football this season. Is it five or six teams? Less? More? Other topics broached include the Buckeyes nursing some minor injuries, with a heavy emphasis on "minor." How many guys will OSU get back this week against UCLA? Also, who will be Penn State's next head coach? Could it be a former Big Ten head coach? 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's recruiting hot streak continued on Monday when the Buckeyes flipped 4-star athlete Legend Bey from Tennessee. This came on the heels of landing high 4-star defensive tackle Emanuel Ruffin on Sunday, which came on the heels of landing offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm on Friday, which came on the heels of flipping 4-star cornerback Jay Timmons from Florida State on Thursday. Wheeew. You can come up for air now. On today's show, host Dave Biddle is joined by recruiting savants Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to discuss all of this 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

There is much to discuss on today's show as Dave Biddle flies solo. Sophomore defensive tackle Eddrick Houston returning to the starting lineup against Purdue on Saturday and played well. It was Houston's first start since the second game of the season. This appears to be a good sign for the nation's best defense. Also, will Carnell Tate be able to play this week against visiting UCLA? Furthermore, Ohio State has been cleaning up on the recruiting front since last Thursday, with a high 4-star defensive tackle being the latest to join the Buckeyes' 2026 class. All of that and 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

Top-ranked Ohio State won at Purdue 34-10 on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guests Heath Schneider, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. What were the main takeaways from the game and what does it mean for the Buckeyes moving forward? We have that and much more for you on the show. 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 Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give Ohio State-Purdue predictions, look around the world of college football, discuss a position group for the Buckeyes that is exceeding expectations 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim May to discuss how the 2025 Buckeyes stack up when compared to some of the great teams Tim has covered. 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

Upheaval has taken root at several college football programs. Not Ohio State. What does that mean? It means your Buckeyes are here to deal with upheaval effects - specifically recruits committed elsewhere that now have a potentially new take on their future. It's spatula season, 'Nutters! It came early this year based on all the coaching tomfoolery but hey, who are we to complain? Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to flip it up. Who are the targets and what are the chances they tumble into Ohio State's recruiting class? We dive deep. We also hit the film room to break down Ohio State's victory over Penn State and try and put in perspective the voluminous and seemingly unprecedented level of praise heaped on the good guys these days. 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 received the No. 1 ranking as expected in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday night. Were there any surprises in the top-25? Also, is the Buckeyes' offensive line a bit banged up heading into the stretch run of the season? Head coach Ryan Day addressed that and more on Tuesday, and on today's show Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy will give their takeaways from the press conference and what it means for OSU. That and 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are thrilled to be joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Andrew Ivins on today's show. There is no better voice on Ohio State's place in the national recruiting scene. Upset with the Buckeyes being No. 9 in the current top247 Class of 2026 team rankings? Don't be. Andrew tells you why. We hit (hopefully) all the names you want to hear about from the recruiting scene and transfer portal. Carve out some time to get learned up on your Buckeyes and how they are maximizing the spotlight! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.! 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 how about that? Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is your new favorite to win the Heisman Trophy and we're here for it. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, main takeaways from the win over Penn State, thoughts on what appear to be basically three "warm-up" games before the Buckeyes travel to Ann Arbor 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

Ohio State led just 17-14 at halftime against visiting Penn State, then dominated the second half and emerged with a 38-14 victory over the Nittany Lions. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from Dave Biddle, Garrick Hodge, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen following Ohio State's 38-14 win over visiting Penn State. What did we glean most from this game? And what does it mean for the Buckeyes moving forward? Come on it and enjoy the podcast. 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 BTA Friday as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Halloween edition of the Bucknuts Morning. The gents give predictions for tomorrow's Ohio State-Penn State game in Columbus, discuss what they want to see most from the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball, predict who will be the Nittany Lions' next head coach and much more. That is coming your way on a ghoulish 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

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, host Patrick Murphy is joined by Penn State insider Tyler Donohue from Lions247. 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