Bucknuts Morning 5

What happens when you book 'The Dean' for a solo flight? You let him cook ... and that's what we did. With Mark Porter enjoying an exotic beachfront locale, Bill Kurelic was pressed into extreme action and ... performed beautifully. Want info on the transfer portal? We discussed Beau Atkinson, Troy Pikes, Maraad Watson, Orion Irving, Keelan Marion and Jaden Ball. Came for the recruiting info? There's a huge weekend ahead in Columbus and we discussed Jamier Brown, Pierre Dean, Rock Hill, Micah Smith, Darius Gray and more. The Dean cooks. You eat. 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

What happens when a pilot falls ill? The co-pilot takes over.  Confidence level at that point? You're right to be a little suspect. Dan Rubin flies the plane all by his lonesome today as the week kicks off in Bucknuts fashion. Thankfully, our LIVE users stepped in to help direct the action with a litany of excellent questions. Transfer portal chatter, werewolf sightings, NFL Draft destinations for your Buckeyes and more were the topics of the day. 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, Patrick Murphy delves into post-spring storylines for the Buckeyes that he believes are not getting enough attention. 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

What would make the 2025 season a successful one for Ohio State? Do the Buckeyes have to become the first team in school history to win back-to-back national championships for the season to be considered a success? What about a scenario where OSU defeats Michigan and makes the College Football Playoff, but falls short of the national title? Perhaps even losing in the quarterfinals. Would that be a successful season in your book? That is the main topic on today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. Also discussed is how certain players helped themselves this spring and whether the Buckeyes will be able to land an impact defensive tackle in the transfer portal. All of that and 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

When Brian Hartline comes calling, receivers to end to provide the correct answer. Texas standout wide receiver Brock Boyd was committed to TCU. Then 'you know who' turned it up. Lo' and behold, Boyd is now a future Buckeye! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to break down Boyd's decision to flip and his work on film - it's can't miss stuff. Besides plenty of other recruiting info courtesy of The Dean, we talk about Ohio State's transfer portal targets on the defensive line.  All that and so much more! 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 transfer portal is open for business and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss what it means from Ohio State's perspective, plus 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

Spring Game video review? Check. In-depth analysis on that with two of the best? Check. Detailed dive on which recruits attended Spring Game? Check. Spirited chatter on transfer portal option and offers going out? Check. No need to check yourself. We've got it handled. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to get you up to speed on all things Ohio State coming out of the Spring Game and more. Spend 5is 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

Spring ball is in the rear view mirror for Ohio State and today's show takes a close look at the biggest storylines, players that helped themselves and all the rest. Also, will the Buckeyes land an impact defensive tackle in the portal, which opens Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered 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 offense prevailed over the defense 50-31 at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has several insights on individual players and what it might mean for the Buckeyes in 2025. Who helped themselves the most? Who are some guys who had rough days? Host Dave Biddle is joined during various parts of the show by Bill Kurelic, Heath Schnieder, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. All of that and more is coming your way on WWLL, spring game edition! 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 questions have been answered for Ohio State this spring? Which ones remain with the spring game on tap for tomorrow? Jonah Booker 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's spring game is just two days away and on today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into what they will be keeping a close eye on. Also, general manager Mark Pantoni just signed a new contract extension, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. That and much 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

We are thrilled to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. -- aka the Buckeye Preacher -- to the show today. Mr. Scott will discuss the national championship culture that Ryan Day has created at Ohio State 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

Can you have TWO MANY quarterbacks? NEVER! Or can you? We asked Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter that question in light of the Sayin-Keinholz tussle in Columbus? Is it only a two-man race? We dive deep and also update the recruitment of Ohio signal caller Nathan Bernhard, the Ashland High star whose quest for a Buckeyes offer is ongoing. Sure, that would be enough for some shows ... not this one. We have all the latest visitor info from the past five days and a look at defensive end Luke Wafle, the subject of the Grand Poobah's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film experience. 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

Is Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz closer than we anticipated? What are some other notable takeaways from the Buckeyes' spring practices? 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

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at truths and fallacies from OSU's spring practice. 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

Don't look now, but Ohio State has accumulated some impressive depth on its offensive line. Alright, you can look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle go in-depth on this deep offensive front, one day after the media met with OL coach Tyler Bowen and 12 of the Buckeyes' O-linemen. What can be expected from this group in 2025? Also, who are some second-year players who are standing out this spring, offensively and defensively? We name names. 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

Tell the truth: How confident were you when Chris Henry, Jr., verbally committed to Ohio State in late July of 2023? Were you a 'Wake me when signs' type? Henry, Jr., the former Ohioan now starring for California powerhouse Mater Dei, shut down all other suitors earlier this week and confirmed his commitment to Ohio State. Score another for WRU. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on Henry, Jr., dating back to his time on the Ohio gridiron (and hardcourt, where he was a standout hoopster) and projecting how he will fit into the Buckeyes upon arrival. Then it's get-to-know Favour Akih time. The Class of 2026 running back from Delaware (Ohio) Hayes will be back in Columbus this weekend. Akih has an announced final trio of Ohio State, Miami and USC. Commitment watch, anyone? We then discussed Ohioans headed elsewhere despite Buckeye offers and a whole lot more.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po

Ohio State's secondary calls itself "BIA" (Best In America). The Buckeyes made a strong case for themselves in 2024 when they helped lead OSU to the national championship. This year's group is losing cornerback Denzel Burke , nickel Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom, who were definitely key cogs on the national title squad. However, it is not a stretch in the least to say the Buckeyes might be even better in the secondary in 2025. Also, have you noticed the way OSU's players absolutely gush about new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much 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

The last three times our Tuesday-Thursday trio convened for this show we had a fresh commitment to discuss. Make it four for four! And this one was the most surprising yet. Ohio State garnered a commitment on Monday from Blaine Bradford. Not only is he the nation's No. 1 Class of 2026 defensive back, according to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot-1, 207-pound safety is from Baton Rouge, La. Is Ohio State on its way to crafting another epic secondary haul? Does the Bradford pledge affect Mississippi safety Bralan Womack (the nation's No. 2DB who is scheduled to visit this coming weekend). We break it all down and wax poetic 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 is in the final two weeks of spring practice and the media will meet with head coach Ryan Day after practice today around 11:30 a.m. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will cover a lot of ground, and will begin by taking a close look at some of the key position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. Is this a legit competition between quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz? Or will we be shocked if Sayin is not the guy? What about some of the OL spots? And what about the starting safety opposite Caleb Downs? The Monday 5ish delves into all of 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