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.…

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…

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 …

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 24…

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 C…

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., 'Nutt…

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…

The Friday 5ish includes JBook and Dave Biddle discussing several Buckeye football topics, including recruiting. Can Justin Frye break through with offensive line recruiting over these next two official visit weekends? That and much more is on the agenda. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…

Camp season is rolling in Columbus. It's staggering the amount of talent that's passed through the WHAC over the last few weeks. There's no sign things are slowing down either. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to provide an extensive review of campers that thrived, who's camping today and who will be here this weekend. Think comprehensive know…

Ohio State has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, so of course we are going to focus on the negatives. Just joking. However, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line recruiting efforts thus far? They landed a great in-state offensive tackle in Carter Lowe, who is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the country by 247Spor…

Camps continue today at the WHAC. We will be there. Commitments continue to be considered. We are monitoring ... closely. Coveted prospects have recruitments inspiring commentary. We have that. You've come to the right place! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac…

The beat goes on for Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class as the Buckeyes landed the No. 2 safety prospect in the country, Faheem Delane. The Buckeyes had already boasted the best class in the nation in terms of average player ranking. Well, now they are the No. 1 class when equating both quality and quantity ... and they only have 14 commits in the …

The first week of Ohio State's recruiting camps is in the books. What do Buckeye fans need to know about it? Patrick Murphy welcomes in Bill Kurelic to give the latest intel. 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/…

What is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year? That is the main topic Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Could it be the offensive line? What about running back with not only TreVeyon Henderson returning (and hopefully staying healthy) but welcoming in Quinshon Judkins as a transfer? Or even though the Bu…

Camp season at Ohio State began in earnest yesterday at the WHAC and surrounding environs. Key targets shined to earn Ohio State offers. You know several of the names already. But surprises emerged as they do every camp season. We break it ALL down with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, who were there with bells on. And it doesn't end there. They'll be…

The nation's No. 3 running back, Bo Jackson, selected Ohio State on Tuesday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle celebrate that, discuss other recruiting topics, talk about expectations for Will Howard at OSU this year and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract…

The first official visit weekend was a rousing success. Welcome to your complete breakdown of the goings on. We break all the key visitors down into states: Ohio, Texas and Florida. The latest on Justin Hill and Bo Jackson? All you need to know about Dakorien Moore and other Lone Star State attendees? And don't sleep on the Sunshine State. Would yo…

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 …

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy interviews Dave Biddle. What is Biddle's background? Get to know the Bucknuts editor. 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…

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…