Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State's top-5 showdown at Indiana will take place tomorrow and we talk all about it on today's show. Also, what do we think about the CFP moving to 24 teams beginning next year?

Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and more on the Friday 5ish.

(1:43) - Intro

(3:09) - Pros/cons of 24-team CFP

(11:04) - OSU-IU predictions

(15:07) - Eddrick motivated by the fans?

(17:15) - Can OSU's defense get pressure on Hoover?

(20:25) - Thoughts on Buckeyes' RBs

(24:20) - Best Bets 26:30 - Thoughts on OSU's O-line

(30:28) - Buckeyes land LB recruit James Conrad

(34:22) - Dave's parting thoughts

Ohio State is headed for an epic tilt at Indiana and it's a football game. Yes, modern recruiting has taken over. Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are the Big Ten and defending national champions. Your Buckeyes are the upstart underdogs. How will they ever complete against such an opponent?

Well ... Ohio State is favored so 'underdogs' is a frame of mind thing only. But Indiana appears to be the biggest challenge of the season.

Luckily, we have Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter here to offer peerless insight of the matchup.

We also hit the recruiting scene to talk about a local offer, Class of 2028 ranking updates and more.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

(1:19) Welcome to the show

(2:35) Buckeyes offer local prospect Damion King

(9:51) Updated Class of 2028 rankings 

(23:15) Ohio State at Indiana: What matters and why?

(44:02) ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ film breakdown of James Conrad

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It is merely three days and counting until the top-5 showdown between Ohio State and Indiana in Bloomington. What are some of the keys to victory for the Buckeyes? How healthy is OSU entering this contest?

Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:48) - Steve's confidence level for OSU vs IU

(4:40) - Siereveld out for Buckeyes?

(8:01) - Thoughts on Ohio State's defense

(11:32) - Is Ja'Kobi Jackson the biggest personnel surprise?

(16:48) - What concerns us the most about Indiana?

(21:29) - Faster tempo for OSU's offense under Arthur Smith

(27:56) - Legend Bey back in good graces of staff?

(32:40) - Dave's parting thoughts on OSU-IU matchup

Ohio State is headed to take on defending national champion Indiana this weekend and today's show is worthy of the challenge.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to review Ohio State's recruiting efforts and breakdown the Maryland game film.

Normally, that would be enough. This week? More is needed.

That's why 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins is also joining the show. Ivins provided the most complete review of Ohio State's recruiting class in 2027 and what is brewing for 2028.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

(1:12) Welcome to Tuesday’s show

(2:36) Garrick updates Ohio State’s latest recruiting efforts

(16:06) Mark’s ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ film breakdown of Maryland win

(19:54) 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins on Ohio State’s ’27, ’28 classes

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What is the confidence level that Ohio State will defeat Indiana in Bloomington this Saturday? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, detail where progress was made against Maryland and much more.

That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:52) - What progress was made vs Maryland?

(13:15) - Confidence level 1-10 vs Indiana?

(19:53) - Last year's Big Ten title game

(23:35) - Buckeyes have to look prepared this week

(29:50) - National vibes

(42:50) - Josh Hoover/More IU discussion

Ohio State defeated visiting Maryland 45-16 on Saturday and our crew talks all about it on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live.

This could be the final time this season that we see a bunch of Ohio State's freshmen (and other young players) get extended playing time. Why? Because Maryland is really bad and the remainder of the schedule ... looks very tough. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss which young players they are looking forward to seeing the most for the Buckeyes against the Terrapins, give predictions for the game and much more.

That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

(1:25) - Intro

(2:10) - A lot of freshmen to play for OSU tomorrow?

(6:22) - OSU-Maryland predictions

(7:30) - 200 yards for JJ Smith again?

(11:03) - Best Bets

(13:50) - Special teams are substandard

(16:40) - Zack Marshall/Michigan

(20:02) - More griping about OSU's special teams

(23:36) - 24-team CFP inevitable?

(25:05) - Look ahead at Indiana game

(29:30) - Portal class stepping up for Buckeyes

Welcome to the show, 'Nutters!

The Buckeyes return home this weekend to host Big Ten foe Maryland as HEAVY favorites.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here. We discuss Ohio State possibly looking past the Terps to the impending date with Indiana.

But first, we get into the red carpet and highlight two Georgia prospects expected for the game: Jamarcus Johnson and Madoxx Davis. Those two headline an interesting crop of visitors and Garrick has all the details.

Need more? How about exclusive video on a local boasting an Ohio State offer? 

All that and more today. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

(1:02) Welcome to the show

(2:35) What recruiting visitors are expected Saturday in Columbus?

(13:02) Are there committed Buckeyes on flip watch?

(22:40) Ohio State needs to focus on Maryland with Fighting Cignettis looming

(31:06) Garrick and Mark's Friday night lights plans in Ohio

(33:12) Film breakdown of offered Ohio prospect Landon Dawson

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Ohio State signed 17 players from the transfer portal in January, and frankly, the returns were less than impressive overall from the group early this season. However, a majority of those players have stepped up and proven to be productive players.

On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that, look ahead to this Saturday's game against visiting Maryland, have some fun at the expense of our friends up north and much more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:45) - Intro

(3:00) - Laughing at Michigan

(4:38) - OSU's portal class on the rise

(14:05) - The coaches love Alliegro

(20:07) - What's up with the freshmen not playing?

(20:10) - Looking ahead at Maryland

(27:55) - OSU's hoops squad with interesting exhibition today

Welcome to the show, 'Nutters!

Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. Settle in. This one's a doozy.

We hit a litany of topics:

(3:05) Is Kavon Blackmon a real blind side candidate going forward?

(15:25) How does speedster Jamier Brown look these days?

(30:06) Could an elite defensive line be the key to national dominance?

(38:27) What did Mark and Garrick think of Ohio State's performance at Iowa?

(49:29) Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film breakdown of the win in Kinnick Stadium.

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