Bucknuts Morning 5

Unfortunately, Ohio State will likely be without third-year sophomore running back T.C. Caffey this season due to a knee injury, per multiple sources. The Buckeyes have an excellent 1-2 punch at tailback with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, but there is a lack of depth behind them. The only other two scholarship RBs on the roster are true freshmen James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon. What do we expect out of Peoples and Williams-Dixon this season? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * If any of the top four wide receivers go down this year, who would be the next man up? Bryson Rodgers? Jayden Ballard? Mylan Graham? * What is JBook's vibe on the upcoming announcements of Vernell Brown III and David Sanders Jr? * Any concerns that one or more of OSU's current 2025 verbal commits could flip? Bill Kurelic had the scoop on the site this morning and we'll get into that. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi

Ohio State is streaking towards the No. 1 overall class in the 247Sports recruiting rankings. Guess who's making a serious run at the same crown? Them Ducks. We also have two Ohioans to discuss - Trey McNutt and Will Conroy. Will that duo need to adjust to the Western time zone for college? And invest in galoshes? It's possible. Oregon is not only predicated to be chief competition for B1G on-field supremacy, Dan Lanning and Co. are recruiting with a purpose (and Nike backing, let's be honest). We dive deep on that emerging threat and so much more 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

The Wednesday 5ish talks about Vernell Brown III's upcoming announcement, wonders if Ohio State has a shortage of depth at running back entering the 2024 season and more. Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle take you through the journey. 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

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to cover all things Ohio State recruiting. Sanders has Ohio State among his finalists with a date in mind. We go to the tape: Just how good is he? We also dive deep on Riley Pettijohn's commitment and let you know why, despite his lofty ranking, the Texan may still be an underrated, ascending prospect. Our live viewers also had some great questions Bill and Mark answered like only they can.  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

Now we know when the nation's No. 1 offensive lineman will announce where he will be playing college football. David Sanders Jr. released his final four of Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia and Nebraska on Sunday, and added that he will make his choice public on Aug. 17. Exactly two weeks from the Buckeyes' season-opener against Akron. Many feel this is a two-horse race between OSU and Tennessee. What are the vibes from the Buckeyes' perspective? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * If Sanders does not select Ohio State, where will the Buckeyes turn in OL recruiting? * Saturday was a big day for OSU on the recruiting trail as James Laurinaitis landed 5-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn. The nation's No. 1 class for 2025 just keeps getting better. * Plus, we discuss the 2024 team, field questions from our live audience and more. All of 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 ab

Highly-coveted linebacker recruit Riley Pettijohn will announce his decision tomorrow (Saturday). What are the vibes as it pertains to Ohio State? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, delve into which OSU running back will receive the most carries this season, we wonder what was on your grill (or will be on your grill) for the 4th of July festivities ... and we field questions from our live audience. All of 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

Is Ohio State in for another recruiting BOOM on Independence Day eve? Four-star DE Justin Hill from Cincinnati Winton Woods will announce his decision today and it is sounding good for the Buckeyes. Also, will 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn select the Buckeyes when he makes his announcement on Saturday? That one appears too close to call, even at this late stage. Dave Biddle discusses that, looks ahead to Ohio State's 2024 season and the new-look Big Ten 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

Two out-of-state defensive linemen? In. Versatile tight end threat from Ohio? In. Elite defensive prospect from Cincy? Standout linebacker from Texas? All-world offensive lineman from North Carolina?  Just a few questions we answered with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter in another Buckeyes recruiting deep dive sure to thrill the senses and dazzle the mind. 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 still holds the top spot in the 2025 national recruiting rankings, but it is shaping up to be a fantastic finish between the Buckeyes, Alabama, Georgia and Oregon. Who might be on commit watch for OSU this month? Also, can Ohio State's defensive line be consistently disruptive in big games this season? We have been touting the virtues of this D-line, but will they actually prove they are among the nation's best when the lights come on? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into 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's Friday. It's a BM5-Happy Hour combo deal. It's Pat Murphy. It's a show we hope you enjoy. Our live viewers took control and we followed. Great questions were submitted on the following topics: * When does Ryan Day name his QB starter? * Who leads Ohio State in rushing this season? * Will the Buckeyes add two defensive tackles to the mix ... and soon? * What will the D-Line rotation be for the squad this season? * Will Justin Fields reach his potential in Pittsburgh? And there were plenty more queries addressed that dazzled the senses and thrilled the mind! 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 game of football is won in the trenches. You've heard this. We have to agree. It starts and ends with the big guys up front on offense and defense.  WRU? Sure. QB factory? Affirmative. DBU? We can make a strong argument. But the trenches ... the trenches. Which brings us to defensive linemen Trajen Odom and Maxwell Roy. Two guys that get it done in their respective high school trenches. Our Bill Kurelic has rolled Crystal Balls for both to do the same for Ohio State. We get you totally up to speed on that duo and their impending commitments, offer info on David Sanders, Dorian Brew, Jordan Davison and others before a deep dive on new offensive lineman commitment Jake Cook.  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 know the Buckeyes have a star-studded crew of veteran talent this season. That's what happens when a class replete with NFL Draft worthy talent basically all decide on another season with Ohio State. The Natty is the focus. But after that, the 2025 NFL Draft promises to be a Buckeye-flavored event. That's why Dane Brugler is here. The Athletic's NFL Draft Expert recently penned an article theorizing Ohio State could boast the biggest draft class - EVER - next April at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc.  It's not hyperbole. An argument can be made Brugler was conservative in his estimate.  We dive deep with Dane on a potentially epic class, hypothesize which Buckeyes will be picked and when before taking questions submitted via The Front Row. 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

Who's in? Who's out? Let's be honest, that's all you want to know these days: Which prospects will commit to Ohio State? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter here to address that. David Sanders? We dive deep. Wide receiver recruiting? We have opinions. Recent commitments? We have exclusive video. Intrigue from parents of commits participating live? We have that, too. 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

It was an official visit weekend worthy of several shows. So several shows on the weekend Bucknutters will get. Today, Steve Helwagen and Dan Rubin talk about two Ohioans making the pledge, key targets in focus and what we can expect this week. We also hit a few big picture topics and work in some hoops recruiting, too. 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

Ryan Day and Chip Kelly have combined forces this season and expectations are high. Well ... the BM5 and Bucknuts Happy Hour have combined for today's podcast and expectations are ... not as high as they for the New Hampshire duo but still. Pat Murphy continues his depth chart deep dive as we investigate the defense. We also take questions from our live viewers. Two shows for the price of one! 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

If you are a fan of Ohio prospects, today is your day. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - two fine Ohioans themselves - get you fully up to speed on the recruitments of Trey McNutt, Jake Cook and Justin Hill ... three more fine Ohioans. We also check in on Tavien St. Clair - yes, Ohioan - at the Elite 11 final in Manhattan Beach, Calif. We finish with a deep dive on this coming weekend's esteemed visitors list. 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

Tavien St. Clair arrived in Manhattan Beach, Calif., as the Elite 11 Finals' top-rated QB. After one day of competition, Ohio's alpha dog QB showed his game travels. St. Clair was the competition's 'Alpha Dog' through the first stage and we dive deep on that effort with 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins. Ivins is on the scene anchoring 247Sports' coverage of the annual gathering of the nation's best prep signal callers. All that from Ivins and we also take questions from our live viewers. 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

Commitments to end last week. Official visitors over the weekend. Star-studded Monday camp. Can Ohio State recruit or what? The Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 class in '25 and shows no signs of slowing ... IN ANY CLASS. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down.  All the commitments. All the visitors. All the new offers.  Lots of Chris Henry, Jr., too.  You know what to do: 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 asked the Front Row for assistance. We needed a team deep dive to start the week. Sure, recruiting is huge and will dominate the rest of the morning pods this week. But today, it's the team, the team, the team. Steve Helwagen joins to take the mic. Forty minutes of Q&A generated from our fantastic subscribers. 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, Partrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's offensive depth chart for the 2024 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