Time will tell just how good of an official visit weekend this was for Ohio State. But the early returns are very positive for the Buckeyes. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss the latest happenings with Bo Jackson, Dakorien Moore, Justin Hill, Henry Fenuku, Vernell Brown and more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn…

Is David Sanders Jr. trending Ohio State's way? What will the impact be with the NCAA banning transfer rules? Also, it's a big recruiting weekend for Ohio State as the first official visits of the year will kick off. What are vibes on the big-name prospects who are coming to Columbus this weekend? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and more …

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Official visits 'officially' begin tomorrow. But we can't wait. We dive deep on all the expected official visitors this weekend as the off-season recruiting calendar shifts into high gear. All the names. Who's in? Who's out? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to let you in on all the fun. Spend 5ish with us this weekend, 'Nutters! To learn more …

Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle are going to talk at length about the Big Ten on today's show. Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference in 2024, followed closely by Oregon. Next up is Penn State, followed by Michigan. Does this sound about right to us? How excited are we for the first season of the 18-team league? What do we think about the …

Consider Memorial Day Weekend the calm before the storm. Official visit season is nearly upon us. The next four weekends will feature incredible talent moving through Columbus. Who is coming? When are they coming? Why are they coming? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with answers. We reset the recruiting calendar and get you ready for what pro…

Welcome to the Memorial Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. First and foremost, our deepest gratitude for all of the men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. They are the heroes. And they allow us to do things like enjoy college football. Speaking of college football, what will the future of the sport look like after the land…

Steve Helwagen is the second-longest tenured member of the Ohio State sports beat, behind only Tim May. On today's BHH, Patrick Murphy gives the audience an inside look on Wagen's background, his time covering the Buckeyes and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…

A landmark settlement on Thursday between the NCAA and three federal antitrust cases will pave the way for Ohio State and other major conference members to directly pay their players. The settlement will pay "roughly $2.7 billion in damages to past and current athletes over the next 10 years," per ESPN. But the aspect of the settlement that we will…

247Sports updated rankings were released yesterday. There are 16 new 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025? How many are committed to Ohio State? How many will commit to Ohio State? Who rose? Who fell? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here for the deepest of dives on current recruiting. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listen…

Jaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or perhaps the start of a trend in college football when NIL promises are not kept. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2025 recruiting class and what might…

Is there room at the WRU Inn? Of course there is. There's been lots of chatter surrounding elite '25 pass catchers Jaime French and Dakorien Moore. Are the Buckeyes legit contenders for each? What other receivers rank high on the Hartline Board? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss that. Is that all? Hardly. We dive deep on Na'eem Offor…

We bounce around to several Ohio State topics on today's show as Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle. Items on the docket include: * When we did the show last Monday, the Buckeyes' odds to win the 2024 national championship were +425. That was an improvement over the +500 odds that OSU had in late April. Well, now the odds have improved once again. Ohio St…

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talking shop on the Morning 5. Here is the docket for today's show: * What can be expected from Ohio State's linebackers this season? * Linebacker Tarvos "T.J." Alford remains committed to the Buckeyes in their 2025 class. * However, cornerback Blake Woodby de-committed on Thursday. * Will OS…

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One thing all 'Nutters can agree on: Ohio State needs offensive linemen. Big ones, strong ones, fast ones, mean ones. Here's the good news: Ohio State is going after a bunch of excellent offensive linemen! Who better to let you know all new names than the Dean himself? Yep, Bill Kurelic is here and Mark Porter reports from the road as we bring you …

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Ohio State will enter the upcoming college football season loaded at wide receiver. This fall, the Buckeyes will feature senior Emeka Egbuka, true freshman Jeremiah Smith, sophomores Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, redshirt freshman Bryson Rodgers, fourth-year junior Jayden Ballard ... and more. It is almos…

How many running backs will Ohio State take in the Class of 2025? One? Two? Three? The Dean is here and has the answer. He also has names. Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return for a recruiting infotainment experience. Elite speed? The next Chris Jones? Which Ohioans are showing to be Buckeye caliber? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To l…

It is time to analyze Ohio State's 2024 quarterback room. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a close look at the Buckeyes' QBs, including the projected depth chart, expectations and more. Also on the docket: * The Buckeyes might have the inside track on landing a 4-star offensive tackle who took an unofficial visit to OSU this past wee…

Ohio State has not been one of the schools that has gone all in on the transfer portal. Under Ryan Day the last few years, the Buckeyes have continued to focus on adding high school talent and taken a pick-and-choose approach to the transfer portal, finding talent where they need it and filling holes when necessary. What has made the Scarlet and Gr…

Just how loaded is Ohio State's 2024 secondary? Well, on paper, it might be the best we've seen come through these parts ... and that's saying a lot. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle take a close look at OSU's 2024 DBs, plus: * Two safeties from the portal will be making official visits to OSU this weekend. Will the Buckeyes land eithe…

What's it like to have Chip Kelly walk into your living room? Even better, what if he came to offer you a scholarship? Impactful. Kelly and the rest of Ohio State's staff are out on the road searching for the next Buckeyes. Where are they going and who are they seeing? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter bring you totally up to speed on the talent acquisi…

On what is a loaded roster, the biggest question for Ohio State entering the 2024 season is the offensive line. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' O-line and what to expect out of them this season. What does the projected starting five look like with spring ball a few weeks in the rear view mirror? Who w…

Quality over quantity. That was the WHAC vibe over the weekend. It wasn't the overflow-type red carpet weekend we often discuss before and after ad nauseam. No, Ohio State hosted an smaller, elite group that included legitimately high-profile prospects. Who was here? How did it go? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to inform you on the weekend's vi…

Today's show delves into various topics about Ohio State football with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Up first on the docket is our breakdown of the Buckeyes' running backs this season. Will TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins prove they are the best 1-2 punch at the RB position in the country this season? How do we feel about true freshmen James P…