Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State is getting it done in New Jersey. The Garden State used to be Penn State's recruiting playground. No longer. The Buckeyes will have Jersey natives Davison Igbinosun, Jaylen McClain, De'Zie Jones, Quincy Porter, Deshawn Stewart and Tyrone Malone on the roster. Another Jersey guy - Class of 2026 defensive back Jordan Thomas - verbally committed to Ohio State on Monday. We break it all down with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. We also delve into the offer for Jett Washington, Ohioans that could earn an offer and how QB is looking for the Class of 2026. 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 does Ohio State's depth chart look like now that spring practice and the spring transfer portal window are in the rear view mirror? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that and 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

In this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a close look at the natty or beat Michigan debate from Ohio State's perspective. 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

Depending on who you listen to, Michigan's penalties could be anywhere from severe, to barely a slap on the wrist. However, the university did self-impose a two-game suspension on head coach Sherrone Moore recently, and the NCAA has reportedly scheduled its Committee on Infractions hearing for June 6-7. What do we think will happen? 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

The Dean. The Grand Poobah. On the road. Same destination. Wednesday's workout at Delaware Hayes high in the Columbus suburbs likely needed extra security given our guys in the same place to handle paparazzi. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter were there to see Favour Akih and other Ohioans show and have a complete report. We also dive deep on two Glenville possibilities as Mark travels to spend his day at Pipeline High. All that plus a huge (possible) commitment coming on Monday. 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

Jim Knowles spoke about his departure from Ohio State and what led up to it during a wide-ranging interview with Heather Dinich of ESPN on Tuesday. What did we make of Knowles' comments? And is there a chance things worked out well in this situation for all parties involved? Ohio State is very happy with the hiring of Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator. Penn State is happy about poaching Knowles from the Buckeyes. And Knowles is happy to be in his home state making north of $3 million per year. Yes, there's a very good chance it worked out well for all sides, but it's still an interesting story. And keep in mind we just heard one side of the story in Dinich's piece. Also on today's show, what might the race for the Big Ten championship look like this year? What about the national title? How are those Heisman odds looking? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to delve 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

Californian? In. Ohioan? Out. Trend? We had to bring in Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter for such weighty topics. Our dynamic duo attempts to put in perspective the addition of Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and the exit of Elbert Hill. If you need details, we've got 'em. If you need opinions ... we've got those, too. The Poobah also checks in from the road with a litany of vibes on prospects he's seen over the last week in Ohio. Jamier Brown update? Quality time with RJ Day and his pops? All of that ... and 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

Stop us if you have heard this one before: Brian Hartline landed a top wide receiver recruit for Ohio State. Yes, the best in the business at recruiting -- and developing -- WRs struck again on Sunday. The Buckeyes received a commitment from Kayden Dixon-Wyatt who is ranked as the No. 6 WR in the country and the No. 59 overall prospect in the 2026 class. Ohio State has the No. 3 class in the country in the 247Sports Composite rankings, and the Buckeyes have the second-best average player rating. Dixon-Wyatt becomes the fourth wideout in OSU's class and is the third-highest ranked player in the class, behind WR Chris Henry Jr. and safety Blaine Bradford. Also on today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin are going to take a close look inside the trenches for Ohio State this season. In quite a twist from last year at this time, the offensive line looks strong, but there are big concerns about defensive tackle depth. If we had to pick, which one of these guys will play the most snaps as the top backup DT this season: Tywone Malone, Eric Mensah, Jason Moore or Will Smith Jr.? Who would you choose? 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

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at 10 players who stood out during spring ball for the Buckeyes. 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

Unless something drastically changes, it does not appear as though Ohio State will add a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. As head coach Ryan Day said earlier this week, the Buckeyes have been looking, but they are not going to add a DT just for the sake of doing it. Does this basically mean Ohio State's roster is set for 2025? That is one of the subjects tackled by Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle 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

Happy May 1st, 'Nutters! Still basking? We are ... and you better be! Our Mark Porter - you know him as the Grand Poobah - begins his Ohio tour today and reports from the road. Porter had already seen Ohio State prospects and coaches before the sun came up and checks in with the latest. But don't forget about Bill Kurelic - you know him as The Dean. Get the absolute latest on a possible Ohio State wide receiver commitment this weekend and full updates on all other transfer portal and trail activity. That includes info on a defensive end from Utah that will impress you. 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 head coach Ryan Day held court for 32 minutes with the media on Tuesday and went in-depth on a number of interesting topics. What stood out the most? What does it mean for the 2025 Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell delve into that and much more on the midweek 5ish. And yes, of course we're still basking. 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 Dean. The Grand Poobah. Cue Peaches & Herb because they're REUNITED! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter once again join forces to bring you infotainment unmatched! We have the absolute latest on the transfer portal. Could commitments come today and tomorrow? Is Ohio State interested is the newest defensive tackle to hit the market? Then it's up-to-the-second recruiting info. Will the Glenville pipeline deliver the defensive tackle we've been waiting for? Is Brian Hartline a recruiting angel? Will the run on elite high school offensive linemen opting for Columbus continue? 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 came within one pick of tying the all-time NFL Draft record over the weekend, but "only" 14 Buckeyes were drafted. We were pleasantly surprised in the first round when four OSU players came off the board, the most of any program this year. We also liked seeing three Buckeyes drafted in the second round. But then some strange things began to happen. Jack Sawyer falling to the fourth round? No one saw that coming. Will Howard falling to the sixth round and being drafted behind quarterbacks such as Dillon Gabriel and Kyle McCord? Seth McLaughlin going undrafted? Is the Rimington Award winner even allowed to be undrafted? Apparently so. But hey, it was still an excellent draft for the Buckeyes and we are going to talk about it on today's show. Also, OSU head coach Ryan Day will meet with the media tomorrow (Tuesday) which will be his first press conference since the relatively brief one following the spring game. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss all of that and 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

During this week's Happy Hour, we dive into some final spring game takeaways as well as a good start to the NFL Draft for the Buckeyes and what's to come. We also say goodbye (see you later?) to Tim Hall. 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, that was unexpected. And awesome. In a year where Ohio State was supposed to dominate the second night of the draft (rounds 2-3) -- which will still happen to some degree -- the Buckeyes actually had more first rounders than anyone else with four. Most analysts only had wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and offensive tackle Josh Simmons projected as first rounders. Both of them did go in the opening round, and so did offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Ohio State has now produced 95 first-round draft picks all time, the most of any program. What will tonight look like? What else is going on in the world of OSU football? 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

It's all about comings and goings today on the BM5. Bill Kurelic is coming back for another show. Mark Porter is going to a Florida beach. Beau Atkinson is coming from North Carolina. Many Buckeyes are going pro via the NFL Draft that starts this evening in Green Bay. This weekend? Many fine recruits are coming to Columbus. Are they going to commit to the good guys? 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

Both NFL.com and The Athletic are predicting that 15 Ohio State players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which would tie the all-time record. Might the Buckeyes actually reach 16 and own the crown all to themselves? Also, will DE transfer Beau Atkinson be a Buckeye? Those are two of the topics Dave Biddle tackles as he flies solo 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

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