Bucknuts Morning 5

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle get right down to brass tacks as they open the show with predictions of tomorrow night's Notre Dame at Ohio State showdown. Also on the docket: * Will there be any surprises on the Buckeyes' two-deep? * What are JBook's thoughts on the Fighting Irish's quarterback, Tyler Buchner? * How big of a role will Miyan Williams have this year for OSU? * Can Jack Sawyer step up as a star this year for the Buckeyes? Or J.T. Tuimoloau? Or both? * What are JBook's thoughts on the big recruiting weekend for Ohio State? 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

It's finally here ... well, almost. We've waited months for Ohio State to get back into action and Saturday is the day. Notre Dame crosses the Indiana-Ohio border for a nationally-spotlighted season opener at The Shoe. Wow. Awesome. Even better? Ohio State will welcome in a group of recruits and commitments suitable for such an event. Who will be here? Who did Ohio State reach out to late last night in the Class of 2024? What can we expect on the Ohio high school gridiron this weekend? Thursday on the BM5 means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter get after it. You'll be quite glad they did. 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 Dean of Ohio State recruiting, Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts, joins Blair Angulo to discuss the Buckeyes' big visitor list for their Week 1 game against Notre Dame, including 2023 five-star's Keon Keeley and Matayo Uiagalelei, 2023 four-star Damon Wilson, the top player in the 2024 class Dylan Raiola, and many more! Host: Blair Angulo  Guest: Bill Kurelic Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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

How will Ohio State's defense attack Notre Dame's offense? Well, there's no doubt the Buckeyes will mix things up. But first and foremost, Matt Baxendell believes OSU will focus on stopping ND quarterback Tyler Buchner from running, and trying to key on the Fighting Irish's running game overall. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all things Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, plus give an ode to the 2002 national championship team and more. All of 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

It's almost here. We are only a few days from the season opener. Notre Dame at Ohio State. Night game. Trying to fall asleep Friday night won't be easy. And it's not just a tussle of Midwest powerhouses loaded with scintillating storylines. Ohio State will welcome in a group prospects - committed and uncommitted - that really does deserve red carpet treatment. Sit back and enjoy as 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back to let you know what to know heading into the event. 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 have been talking about all offseason and now game week has arrived for Ohio State. The Buckeyes will of course face off against visiting Notre Dame in exactly five days from now on Saturday, and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle are on today's show to talk all about it. Ohio State is favored by 17.5 points over the Fighting Irish. What are thoughts on the overall matchup, the spread and more? We also take questions from our live audience -- such as expectations for the Buckeyes' offensive line, the overall health of the team -- and more. 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

It is the debut of our new weekly podcast, Bucknuts Happy Hour. Nothing with change with the BM5, we are just adding this weekly, lengthy podcast to our schedule, and it will be hosted by Patrick Murphy. So, sit back, grab a cold one (can be lemonade or anything) and enjoy the maiden voyage of Bucknuts Happy Hour. 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 today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the following and more: * The Ohio State-Notre Dame clash is a week from tomorrow. What are JBook's takes on the matchup? * We have college football tomorrow! Including a Big Ten game in Ireland. (Nebraska vs. Northwestern.) * Ohio State safeties coach Perry Eliano loves his group. Says he has six safeties who are really good and ready to play. * Who will be the breakout player for the Buckeyes in the secondary this season? Could it be Kourt Williams? * What are overall thoughts on 2023 recruiting for the Buckeyes? It's been quiet for a while, which is to be somewhat expected once camp begins. But is there reason for concern, or no? * What's the latest rumor with Big Ten expansion? If they add four teams and Notre Dame is not one of them, who might the four be? 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-pol

Ohio State's staff has logged countless hours crafting its Class of 2023 haul that has them No. 4 overall in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings. But there is work to be done. Specifically, the Buckeyes have a big three in focus. Each is a defensive end: Matayo Matayo Uiagalelei, Damon Wilson and Keon Keeley. Where does Ohio State stand with each? When can expect them back on Ohio State's campus. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter bring you the latest. ALSO: * Jayden Bonsu: Eventual linebacker? * Carnell Tate: Orange jersey or Scarlet and Gray? * Where are Bill and Mark headed this weekend for Ohio high school action? All that and a whole lot more awaits. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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 today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: ** With the Notre Dame game just 10 days away, Ohio State is back at full strength at cornerback. What are expectations from this group? Overall, the Buckeyes appear to have a very strong secondary. ** Cam Martinez is the backup slot safety behind Tanner McCalister, but Martinez is also repping some at corner to add depth there. ** The Buckeyes are extremely deep at safety. The starters will be McCalister, Ronnie Hickman (adjuster) and Josh Proctor (bandit). The top backups will be Martinez, Lathan Ransom and Kourt Williams. ** Jim Knowles doesn't like to rotate too much in the secondary, but he seems very high on Ransom and Williams. They will play. Ransom being healthy is pretty amazing. He suffered the same injury Proctor did (broken leg) but Proctor suffered his in the second game last season. Ransom suffered his in the Rose Bowl earlier this calendar year. Ransom said he did not return home to Arizona this year and instead remain

What's the coolest way to spend 28 minutes or so? Hanging with The Fong, of course. So we do just that on this fine Tuesday morning. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to familiar podcast environs to talk all things Ohio State recruiting before providing an in-depth look at Notre Dame and what the Fighting Irish could have in store for Ohio State's season opener. This is an opportunity to chill with The Fong and stay cool. 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 12 Days of Christmas are fine. But the 12 Days Until Buckeye Football? Now that's really where it's at. And yes, friends, we are merely 12 days away from Ohio State kicking off its 2022 season against visiting Notre Dame. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and gives his outlook on the OSU-ND clash, plus: * The Buckeyes are favored by 15.5 points over the Fighting Irish. Does that sound about right? * The over/under is very interesting at 58.5. We give some friendly advice there to anyone who dabbles in sports betting. * Camp is winding down for the Buckeyes. The media will interview head coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles today. That will be interesting for sure. * Who will end up being the best defensive linemen this season for Ohio State? Could it be the four second-year players? * We haven't talked a lot about special teams. Let's change that. How will Emeka Egbuka do as the kickoff returner? Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba still be the primary punt returner? Might they rotate to some deg

There is a lot to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. Gene Smith indicated the Big Ten is on the verge of eliminating divisions. How early could this happen? Also, what are thoughts on the new TV deal that the Big Ten struck? We were surprised by any of the details? Regarding Ohio State's football team itself, the media got a chance to interview the Buckeyes' quarterbacks this season. How much better can C.J. Stroud be this year after his stellar 2021 season? If disaster struck and Stroud was injured, could Kyle McCord or Devin Brown hold the fort down for OSU? Also, the opener against Notre Dame is two weeks from tomorrow. How do we feel about the matchup from the Buckeyes' standpoint? 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

Does today feel like a holiday? It does if you live in Ohio. High school football kicks off tonight in the Buckeye State and ... IT'S ABOUT TIME! Our Bill Kurelic joins the show today (Mark Porter is under the weather) to get you up to speed on all things recruiting. * Keon Keeley planning an official visit? * Damon Wilson on the radar? * Desmond Umeozulu: South Carolina or Ohio State? We also took great questions from the 'Nutters that hit on LeBron James, the best high school football in Ohio 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

How will the season-ending knee injury to redshirt freshman running back Evan Pryor affect Ohio State this season? Which players who were behind him on the depth chart need to step up now? Also, the biggest storyline entering camp was how the Buckeyes' defense would perform. The early returns are very positive. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to dish on those topics 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

Ohio State alums are everywhere. That includes ESPN's John Keim, Washington Commandersbeat writer . The longtime NFL scribe and former Lantern sports editor dives deep on covering Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce and Gary Williams and also lets you know why the call was correct against The U. John also brings us up to speed on Chase Young, Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel as they rep Scarlet and Gray in D.C. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! NOTE: To check out 'The John Keim Report' - his excellent daily podcast - please click HERE. 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 a big weekend for Ohio State's football program, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. On Saturday -- exactly three weeks away from the season-opener against Notre Dame -- the Buckeyes held their first scrimmage of camp? What were some takeaways from the scrimmage, per a source? Also on Saturday, OSU named its six captains for the 2022 season. Were there some surprises in the group? Then on Sunday, the Buckeyes landed 4-star safety Jayden Bonsu to enhance their already-impressive 2023 class. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss those topics and much more, including the likely depth chart at tight end and additional thoughts. 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 about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest from Ohio State's preseason camp, more than a week in? Specifically, what do you need to know about the Buckeyes' linebackers, defensive line, cornerbacks and offensive line? That and more is what Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss 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

Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join for their usual Thursday hang. If it's recruiting news/insight you crave, this is the pod for you. Is the addition of Arvell Reese the beginning of a Glenville Pipeline resurrection? Could Bryce West be next? Where does Ohio State stand with defensive ends Matayo Uiagalelei and Desmond Umeozulu? Do the Buckeyes face a recruiting trail disadvantage because Ohio does not offer spring football for high schoolers? Where are these two headed for scrimmages to report back on what they see? 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 has an excellent roster overall entering the 2022 season. However, there are some possible question marks, such as depth on the offensive line, and the overall talent at linebacker. The Buckeyes' season could rest on how the O-line and LBs play. The good news for OSU is there is reason for optimism regarding both units, and that's one of the many things Dave Biddle discusses on today's show. Specifically, how does the second-team offensive line look and could any of those guys be good starters if one of the current starters goes down with an injury? At linebacker, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said on Tuesday that fourth-year juniors Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg have "solidified things at linebacker" for the Buckeyes. He also had nice things to say about Cody Simon, Teradja Mitchell, Chip Trayanum and C.J. Hicks. One thing that is not being talked about enough is OSU's lack of depth at cornerback. They only have six scholarship corners on the roster (not counting kicker/corner Jake Seib