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Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
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Your daily dose of Ohio State Buckeyes news, hosted by Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.
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'5-for-5 rule already being challenged | Who is Buckeyes' best DT?
Yesterday00:34:11Tap to summarizeWell, that didn't take long. An Ohio judge gave an injunction to 15 Division I college basketball players on Thursday who are challenging the new "5-to-play-5 rule" in college athletics. This means, for now, they will all be able to play during the 2026-27 season. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that development, plus:* Who is the best defensive tackle on this year's Ohio State team?* Who will replace Caleb Downs this year for the Buckeyes?* What are the vibes regarding 5-star running back recruit David Gabriel Georges?That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.
Transcribe →Names you need to know | WRU gone crazy?
2d ago00:42:07Tap to summarizeThe dog days of summer are here and we aim to get you through. Garrick Hodge handles it all today as Mark Porter tends to life outside the show.But fret not! We dive deep on Class of 2028 prospect you need to get familiar with. This just in: Wide receivers like Ohio State. A lot.All that plus a Brad appearance and Garrick empties out the summer camp notebook.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
Transcribe →Nineteen Buckeyes get extra year of eligibility due to '5-for-5' rule | OSU's RB room elite?
3d ago00:33:03Tap to summarizeA total of 19 players on Ohio State's roster picked up an extra season of eligibility late last month when the new "5-to-play-5" rule was instituted by the NCAA. Who are the 19 players? And which of them might take advantage of the extra year?Also, how does the Buckeyes' running back room stack up with some of the better ones we've seen around these parts?Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish and tackles that and more.
Transcribe →Is this quarterback next up? | Top recruiting targets in '28
4d ago00:44:55Tap to summarizeOhio State is applying the finishing touches the Class of 2027. Several elite targets remain and we address who and when the verdict will arrive.But the majority of today's show is about who has 'next'? It's time to begin learning the Class of 2028 in earnest.Who better to do that with than our Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter?The answer: Nobody. That means you've come to the right place.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
Transcribe →Mailbag Monday | Latest on DGG? | Full autonomy for Arthur Smith?
5d ago00:44:34Tap to summarizeWe answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers on today's show. What is the latest with David Gabriel Georges? Will first-year offensive coordinator Arthur Smith have full autonomy this season? When will Legend Bey score his first touchdown for the Buckeyes?That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.
Transcribe →Ohio State's class continues to take flight | Jett latest to join fleet
1w ago00:34:18Tap to summarizeOhio State's 2027 recruiting class is cleared for takeoff. The latest commitment for the Buckeyes came in the form of 5-star wide receiver Jett Harrison on Friday. He is the brother of former OSU WR Marvin Harrison Jr., and continues what has been an amazing streak on the recruiting front for the Buckeyes.Also, is it "inevitable" that one day major college football players will be considered "employees" of their universities, right down to signing a CBA?Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle that and much more on the Friday 5ish.
Transcribe →Wide Receiver U.: Different professor, same curriculum
1w ago00:31:48Tap to summarizeThe beat goes on. We all fretted when Brian Hartline took the promotion at South Florida. Could new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton fill Hartline's Shaq-sized shoes?Thus far, it's been a slam dunk for Hankton and all dunk contest judges would give him a 10 for Wednesday's bucket: Jett Harrison.Marvin, Sr.'s son and Marvin, Jr.'s little brother verbally committed to Ohio State to bolster Class of 2028 recruiting like no other.We dive deep on the legacy continuing, why Monsana Torbert picked Michigan over Ohio State and who the Buckeyes are still chasing in the Class of 2027.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
Transcribe →Is a 'Big 5' emerging in the world of NIL? | Where do Buckeyes fit in?
1w ago00:35:28Tap to summarizeIs a "Big 5" emerging in terms of the college football teams that spend the most on NIL? It sure looks like it. And yes, Ohio State is one of the five. Who are the others? And where is this information coming from?That is the main topic of discussion on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy, who also discuss Ohio State's recruiting heater and more.
Transcribe →Recruiting rampage report! | Elite out-of-state linemen added
2w ago00:48:48Tap to summarizeOhio State added three commitments since Friday and we need to talk about it.Our Garrick Hodge is here. Our Mark Porter is here. Caden Moss committed. Jordan Donahoo committed. Markus Fakatou committed. Who deserves credit for all the 'yes' work?There's plenty to go around.Spend 5ish with us this a..m, 'Nutters!
Transcribe →Ohio State's tough slate to be a referendum on SOS? | Buckeyes on recruiting heater
2w ago00:36:47Tap to summarizeIs playing an extremely tough regular-season schedule a good idea in the era of a 12-team College Football Playoff, or is it akin to shooting yourself in the foot? Well, we are about to find out this year given Ohio State's brutal slate that includes three teams widely ranked within the top-5 nationally (Texas, Indiana, Oregon), plus three other squads that are expected to be ranked (USC, Michigan, Iowa). The season will serve as a referendum of sorts on tough schedules, at least from the Buckeyes' point of view.Also, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin react to Phil Steele's Big Ten standings predictions, and talk about the recruiting hot streak the Buckeyes are on.That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.
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