It's almost here. Ohio State welcomes Ball State to The Shoe on Saturday morning. The Cardinals will not be the only guests. Your Buckeyes will roll out the red carpet for several key recruiting targets.

Garrick Hodge is here. He will let you know the guest list and update each visitor's status before arrival.

Mark Porter is here. He has great film of a future Buckeye and several potential future Buckeyes. 

Our dynamic will then clue you in on their weekend itinerary on the high school gridiron.

Not enough? We also talk Ohio State-Ball State. What do we want to see in the home opener as Ohio State kicks off its season-long championship(s) quest?

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

(1:15) Welcome to the show

(2:22) Garrick previews who is visiting Ohio State for weekend opener

(10:31) What do we want to see from Ohio State against Ball State?

(17:06) Where are Garrick & Mark headed for Friday (and Saturday) Night Lights?

(23:06) Video of future Buckeye Deontay Malone and Massillon in action

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The hype train for Ohio State wide receiver Devin McCuin (Ryan Day said what?) and cornerback Jay Timmons is not slowing down as we get closer to Saturday's season opener against Ball State. Quite the contrary. If anything, the excitement for McCuin and Timmons continues to build throughout the WHAC and across Buckeye Nation. McCuin and Timmons are, of course, the main topic of discussion on today's show. But Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell also discuss expectations for Legend Bey, why Julian Sayin is a polarizing figure for some national analysts, our expectations for the Buckeyes' defense this year and more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

(2:00) - Intro

(2:47) - Jay Timmons is a dude

(6:48) - So is Devin McCuin

(12:02) - New field turf at Ohio Stadium

(13:27) - Ball State

(15:22) - Expectations for Legend Bey

(17:33) - Why is Sayin a polarizing figure for some?

(30:30) - Oregon replacing both coordinators

(36:53) - Last day of 60% off Bucknuts subscription

Welcome to Game Week!

Today's show is a surf-and-turf buffet.

We open with Garrick Hodge - Mark Porter had biz to handle - and dive deep on running back recruiting, big-time visits scheduled and a Glenville Pipeline check in.

Then we welcome NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler from The Athletic for a complete evaluation on which Buckeyes could be headed to The Show next season.

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

(1:02) Welcome to the show

(2:20) Latest on Ohio State’s interest in Jordan Hall

(6:08) Visit updates on D.J. Jacobs, Marcus Fakatou and Braylon Clark

(14:30) Garrick’s scouting report on Glenville’s Jaylen Edwards

(17:30) The Athletic’s NFL Draft Expert Dane Brugler joins show

(20:03) Jeremiah Smith - best receiver prospect EVER?

(25:27) Why is Julian Sayin so polarizing?

(39:08) Can Kenyatta Jackson play himself into the first round?

(41:17) Diving deep on other draft eligible and potentially draft eligible Buckeyes

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Game week has arrived for Ohio State and the Monday 5ish is chock-full of excitement. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin give several hot takes and predictions for the Buckeyes' 2026 season on today's show and more.

(1:45) - Introduction

(2:30) - Expectations for season opener

(8:50) - Hot takes on the Buckeyes

(29:45) - CFP/national championship picks

(43:30) - Hottest take on Ohio State

Jeremiah Smith said what about Legend Bey? That's he's going to win the Heisman Trophy some day? Hey, game knows game and we're here for it. Speaking of Smith, he told reporters Wednesday evening that Ohio State will have a "whole different offense" this season with Arthur Smith as coordinator. What specifically can we expect from the Arthur Smith impact?

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

(1:45) - Introduction

(2:30) - Legend Bey hype bullet train

(12:07) - How good will OSU's DBs be?

(14:39) - Brock Boyd expectations

(20:14) - Battle to be QB2

(30:15) - Is there a mess in Texas?

With every football season comes renewed opportunity. Just ask Jordan Hall.

The Class of 2027 Princeton (Ohio) running back committed to Miami (Ohio) dominated a season-opening win over Cincinnati Moeller. Penn State offered the following day. Ohio State invited him to visit for the season opener against Ball State.

If only we had video from that Princeton-Moeller tussle to see what all the fuss is about. Oh, wait ... we do. In fact, both Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter were there. Stick around until the end of the show for the festivities. 

So we have that for you today.

We also get into Garrick's 'State of Ohio State Recruiting' series that will make you a far more informed 'Nutter. Plus, our guys let you know which games and prospects they will see this weekend. 

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

(0:58) INTRO

(2:40) Tranard Roberts or Jordan Hall?

(3:30) Garrick’s ‘State of Ohio State Recruiting Series’

(3:48) Running back updates

(13:07) Offensive line updates

(17:14) Quarterback updates

(26:33) Where are Garrick & Mark headed this weekend

(30:53) Jordan Hall in action from last Thursday game vs. Moeller

We are just 10 days away from Ohio State's 2026 opener against Ball State. And while we are excited about everything that entails, we're most looking forward to seeing the young players, such as wide receiver Brock Boyd who continues to turn heads. Also, the Big Ten took a strong stand against players who signed an NFL contract returning to college to play football. Then the SEC took a similar stance. Let's talk about what it all means.

Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:52) - Excited to see young OSU players in 10 days

(4:08) - Trouble in Austin, Texas?

(7:09) - Brock Boyd hype train

(10:35) - Was Fahey underrated or St. Clair overrated?

(13:54) - Expectations for Ian Moore and the O-line

(18:27) - What's up with Jermaine Mathews Jr?

(24:20) - The Big Ten takes a big stance

(34:51) - Should be called 'Weak' 0

We are less than two weeks away from Ball State coming to The Shoe. High schools couldn't wait. Multiple Buckeye targets have already opened the season.

Did future Buckeyes signal caller Brady Edmunds get off to a decent start?

Is Lorenzo McMullen going to be an Ohio wide receiver to catch passes in Columbus?

Could Thomas Minor be a future defensive anchor?

Is Kavon Blackmon worthy of being the only uncommitted Ohio offensive lineman to boast an Ohio State offer?

How did young D.J. Porter fare in his first-ever varsity start?

We've got Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter ... and they have answers. 

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

(1:20) Intro

(2:35) Young D.J. Porter makes his first varsity start

(6:31) Future Ohio State QB Brady Edmunds goes nuts in season opener

(9:45) Garrick and Mark talk Princeton vs. Moeller prospects after seeing in person

(18:09) Coveted defensive lineman Thomas Minor dominates up front

(28:03) Previewing Garrick's series on Ohio State's recruiting status by position

(29:48) Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' peek at Kavon Blackmon

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Who are some guys that might get more playing time for Ohio State than you expect in 2026? What do we think about the seven captains the Buckeyes named, as well as the Block O recipient? What are we most curious to hear about from Ryan Day early this afternoon after practice?

Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

(1:30) - Introduction

(2:15) - OSU names seven captains

(4:46) - Inniss gets the 'Block 0'

(8:34) - Offensive guys that will play more than expected

(21:16) - Defensive guys that will play more than expected

(34:32) - 60% off Bucknuts promo!

We are now just two weeks and counting until Ohio State kicks off the 2026 college football season. (Ok, alright, it's two weeks and one day, you sticklers.) There are a lot of good things we are hearing regarding how several of the Buckeyes are performing, and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to go in depth about that on today's show.

That and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

(1:40) - Introduction

(2:03) - Deep dive on OSU's corners

(8:54) - Expectations for Kenyatta Jackson

(12:03) - Expectations for the linebackers

(18:17) - Brock Boyd showing out

(25:43) - St.Clair vs Fahey for backup QB job

(34:02) - How will carries be split between RBs?

(36:30) - 60% off Bucknuts promo!