Bucknuts Morning 5

We have a jam-packed Friday show for you with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle. How does the projected defensive depth chart look for Ohio State this season? Will the players who missed spring on both sides of the ball all be cleared for summer conditioning when it begins next month? And what are our main takeaways from the first round of the NFL Draft from an OSU perspective? 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

The day is here. We've been waiting for the NFL Draft and tonight's first round will take place in Pittsburgh. But it will have a decidedly Ohio State feel. Five Buckeyes are expected to be chosen in the first round. Four may go in the top 10 - which has not been done in almost 60 years. You know and love the names: Caleb Downs, Kayden McDonald, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese and Carnell Tate. That's alphabetical order. It won't be their draft order.  Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter rank the five Buckeyes as if they were running an NFL team. But that's after a trip down memory line with all five Buckeyes. High school video of Arvell and Sonny dominating? We've got that. As if that was not enough, Mark's video breakdown of Ohio State's spring game defense and who flashed is also on tap. 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/adchoi

Will Austin Siereveld move from left tackle to right guard this season, with Ian Moore taking over at left tackle? What else stands out about Ohio State's projected depth chart on the offensive side of the ball? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to take a close look at 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

Your Buckeyes had quite a productive weekend.  Ohio State's annual Spring Game waded through rainy conditions for the talent show and emerged without any notable injuries ... so both sides won! Mark Porter is here to break down the offense and who flashed. It's a fun video ride. Among other things, we made Mark talk QB1 vs. QB2 no matter how silly the premise is.  Garrick Hodge goes into all the recruiting love dispersed and the impact it made. We also feature film on the newest Buckeye (and Spring Game attendee): Pennsylvania offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis. 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 wrapped up its spring practices with the Gray's (defense) 35-26 win over Scarlet (offense) in Saturday's spring game. We learned a lot about the 2026 Buckeyes during March and April, in what was definitely the most-interesting spring ball sessions we have ever covered with 51 new players on the roster. What are our vibes about this team heading into the 2026 season? Are there any noticeable areas of concern? What might they be? Also, what starting spots and top backup spots are still up for grabs entering the summer? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin put a bow on spring ball 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

What was gleaned during Ohio State's spring game on Saturday, which was won by the defense (Gray), 35-26 over the offense (Scarlet)? Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has the answers you are looking for. Host Dave Biddle begins the show by detailing the biggest things he learned about the Buckeyes today and what it might mean for the the 2026 season. Early in the program, Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge who provides the latest on what is a big recruiting weekend for OSU, and also his thoughts on the spring game itself. Then Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen join the show to give their main takeaways on the spring game, the highlights from postgame interviews and more. That is coming your way on the spring game edition of What We Learned Live! 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 have we learned this spring about Ohio State, as far as the good, the bad ... and the to-be-determined? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their insights on that and 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

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the 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

Will Ohio State take two quarterbacks in the Class of 2027? When will the Buckeyes get another '27 commitment? Great questions. Even better? We have answers. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. We dive deep on quarterback Wonderful 'Champ' Monds in the film room and chances he is Ohio State's second QB commitment in '27. Also, Garrick has learned Pittsburgh area offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis is committing tomorrow ... and the good guys are in nice shape. Our 'Big Board' has Kalis as a Tier II prospect. Perhaps you remember the surname.  Not enough? OK. Ohio State hosts its annual Spring Game on Saturday and we have the recruiting guest list. 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

It is Big Man Day, both here on the Bucknuts Morning 5 and over at the WHAC following Ohio State's 13th practice of the spring today. The media will interview several of the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive linemen, plus D-line coach Larry Johnson and O-line coach Tyler Bowen. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell do a deep dive on OSU's offensive and defensive lines. What do we like? What do we need to see more 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

We are back! Mark Porter returns from vacation to join Garrick Hodge on info extravaganza journey.  We dive deep on offensive linemen Jackson Roper and Davis Seaman. Both Buckeyes to be? We have thoughts. Then we hit the film room to preview Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' breakdown of Kaylon Bailey, the latest Glenville Pipeline candidate. 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 reached its final week of spring ball, with practices scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and then the spring game on Saturday. What have we learned about the 2026 Buckeyes through the first 11 practices? What will we be watching the closest during this week? 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

Ohio State had a title-worthy defense last season ... but no titles. Four Buckeyes from that unit will (likely) be first round draft picks in less than two weeks. Everyone wants to know: Can Matt Patricia author an encore? Steve Helwagen checks in after another roster deep dive. We did not stop there. Apparently this basketball portal is here to stay. Steve let's you know how he'd spend "Ohio State's money" in the market. More? Really? OK. An Ohioan may not be happy with his transfer destination outside the Buckeyes State. 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

Another big recruiting weekend for Ohio State you need to know all about? Yep, another one is here and you've come to the right place because we have the right guy: Garrick Hodge. Despite Mark Porter's absence related to tropical weather, Garrick gets you totally ready for the red carpet. Who's coming? Where do they sit on Ohio State's 'Big Board'? Garrick has the answers. We also dive deep on offensive line recruiting and why the Buckeyes are shuffling the deck at the top of Big Board. 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

Today marks Ohio State's 10th practice of spring, which means the Buckeyes will be two-thirds of the way through spring ball. What have we learned about the 2026 Buckeyes over the last month? What questions do we still have? And is third-year sophomore safety Leroy Roker one of the surprise stories of spring? We will meet with Roker, a few other defensive backs and OSU's DB coaches today after practice. Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen detail what they have gleaned this spring and 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

Can you take two high-profile quarterbacks in one recruiting class? Not an easy deal in the past. But in the newfangled NIL era? Your Buckeyes could make such a deal. Quarterback Wonderful 'Champ' Monds was on campus this past weekend for Student Appreciate Day and Garrick Hodge is here to discuss the ramifications.  Will Monds commit to Ohio State's Class of 2027 even though quarterback Brady Edmunds is already a member? Garrick dives deep to reveal the plan. Mark Porter? No dice. He's off galavanting in a tropical setting. We also discussed an elite defensive tackle rising on the recruiting radar, a tight end and wide receiver from one state over and more. As if that was not enough, we also talked Buckeyes at the VERY top of the NFL Draft and basketball transfer portal chaos that 'officially' kicks off today. 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 h

Ohio State brought in several veteran transfers this offseason. With eight practices of spring in the books, which ones have been the most impressive from our vantage point? Who has already proven they will definitely play a lot this season? Who still needs to prove it? 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

From top-to-bottom, this might be the best Ohio State coaching staff we've seen. And that is saying a lot because we have seen plenty of great ones. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus other developments from the Buckeyes' spring practices. That 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

Pat is back with another BHH. 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 offseason has certain weekends more important than others. This is one of those weekends. Ohio State will host 'Student Appreciation Day' ... and a litany of elite prospects. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to tell you who's expected and how plush the red carpet will be.  Garrick also has an update on prospects visiting Ohio State today. As if that wasn't enough for a show, Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' video breakdown of top-tier offensive tackle target Caden Moss is waiting for 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