Unfortunately, Ohio State will likely be without third-year sophomore running back T.C. Caffey this season due to a knee injury, per multiple sources. The Buckeyes have an excellent 1-2 punch at tailback with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, but there is a lack of depth behind them. The only other two scholarship RBs on the roster are true …

Ohio State is streaking towards the No. 1 overall class in the 247Sports recruiting rankings. Guess who's making a serious run at the same crown? Them Ducks. We also have two Ohioans to discuss - Trey McNutt and Will Conroy. Will that duo need to adjust to the Western time zone for college? And invest in galoshes? It's possible. Oregon is not only …

The Wednesday 5ish talks about Vernell Brown III's upcoming announcement, wonders if Ohio State has a shortage of depth at running back entering the 2024 season and more. Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle take you through the journey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to cover all things Ohio State recruiting. Sanders has Ohio State among his finalists with a date in mind. We go to the tape: Just how good is he? We also dive deep on Riley Pettijohn's commitment and let you know why, despite his lofty ranking, the Texan may still be an underrated, ascending prospect. Our live…

Now we know when the nation's No. 1 offensive lineman will announce where he will be playing college football. David Sanders Jr. released his final four of Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia and Nebraska on Sunday, and added that he will make his choice public on Aug. 17. Exactly two weeks from the Buckeyes' season-opener against Akron. Many feel this …

Ohio State has been red hot on the recruiting trail and get you updated on the latest 11 commits. Who else is on the Buckeyes’ radar? Even with some recent misses, we tell you why Ohio State won’t give up on them yet. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Courtney From WorkSong: Superfun! https://youtu.be/ROw16sl1Ips?si=SM_jIpgrJem29kbB…

Highly-coveted linebacker recruit Riley Pettijohn will announce his decision tomorrow (Saturday). What are the vibes as it pertains to Ohio State? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, delve into which OSU running back will receive the most carries this season, we wonder what was on your grill (or will be on your grill) for the 4th of July fes…

Is Ohio State in for another recruiting BOOM on Independence Day eve? Four-star DE Justin Hill from Cincinnati Winton Woods will announce his decision today and it is sounding good for the Buckeyes. Also, will 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn select the Buckeyes when he makes his announcement on Saturday? That one appears too close to call, even a…

Two out-of-state defensive linemen? In. Versatile tight end threat from Ohio? In. Elite defensive prospect from Cincy? Standout linebacker from Texas? All-world offensive lineman from North Carolina? Just a few questions we answered with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter in another Buckeyes recruiting deep dive sure to thrill the senses and dazzle the m…

Ohio State still holds the top spot in the 2025 national recruiting rankings, but it is shaping up to be a fantastic finish between the Buckeyes, Alabama, Georgia and Oregon. Who might be on commit watch for OSU this month? Also, can Ohio State's defensive line be consistently disruptive in big games this season? We have been touting the virtues of…

Sure everyone knows about football and basketball. But did you know that Ohio State had an historic run in Women’s Hockey? Did you know that Ohio State has the best pistol program in the country? Do you know names like Jesse Mendez, Lyle Yost, JJ Tracy and Robert Cash? Have a seat and learn. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Harbour Song: Bahama…

It's Friday. It's a BM5-Happy Hour combo deal. It's Pat Murphy. It's a show we hope you enjoy. Our live viewers took control and we followed. Great questions were submitted on the following topics: * When does Ryan Day name his QB starter? * Who leads Ohio State in rushing this season? * Will the Buckeyes add two defensive tackles to the mix ... an…

The game of football is won in the trenches. You've heard this. We have to agree. It starts and ends with the big guys up front on offense and defense. WRU? Sure. QB factory? Affirmative. DBU? We can make a strong argument. But the trenches ... the trenches. Which brings us to defensive linemen Trajen Odom and Maxwell Roy. Two guys that get it done…

We know the Buckeyes have a star-studded crew of veteran talent this season. That's what happens when a class replete with NFL Draft worthy talent basically all decide on another season with Ohio State. The Natty is the focus. But after that, the 2025 NFL Draft promises to be a Buckeye-flavored event. That's why Dane Brugler is here. The Athletic's…

Who's in? Who's out? Let's be honest, that's all you want to know these days: Which prospects will commit to Ohio State? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter here to address that. David Sanders? We dive deep. Wide receiver recruiting? We have opinions. Recent commitments? We have exclusive video. Intrigue from parents of commits participating live?…

It was an official visit weekend worthy of several shows. So several shows on the weekend Bucknutters will get. Today, Steve Helwagen and Dan Rubin talk about two Ohioans making the pledge, key targets in focus and what we can expect this week. We also hit a few big picture topics and work in some hoops recruiting, too. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.…

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Ryan Day and Chip Kelly have combined forces this season and expectations are high. Well ... the BM5 and Bucknuts Happy Hour have combined for today's podcast and expectations are ... not as high as they for the New Hampshire duo but still. Pat Murphy continues his depth chart deep dive as we investigate the defense. We also take questions from our…

If you are a fan of Ohio prospects, today is your day. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - two fine Ohioans themselves - get you fully up to speed on the recruitments of Trey McNutt, Jake Cook and Justin Hill ... three more fine Ohioans. We also check in on Tavien St. Clair - yes, Ohioan - at the Elite 11 final in Manhattan Beach, Calif. We finish with …

Tavien St. Clair arrived in Manhattan Beach, Calif., as the Elite 11 Finals' top-rated QB. After one day of competition, Ohio's alpha dog QB showed his game travels. St. Clair was the competition's 'Alpha Dog' through the first stage and we dive deep on that effort with 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins. Ivins is on the scene anchoring 24…

Commitments to end last week. Official visitors over the weekend. Star-studded Monday camp. Can Ohio State recruit or what? The Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 class in '25 and shows no signs of slowing ... IN ANY CLASS. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. All the commitments. All the visitors. All the new offers. Lots of C…

We asked the Front Row for assistance. We needed a team deep dive to start the week. Sure, recruiting is huge and will dominate the rest of the morning pods this week. But today, it's the team, the team, the team. Steve Helwagen joins to take the mic. Forty minutes of Q&A generated from our fantastic subscribers. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutt…

30 years of Ohio State Football, year by year, placed on a tier list. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: The Cordial Sins (ft Chamber Brews) Song: Love of Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Dmjgih5NwBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Partrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's offensive depth chart for the 2024 season. 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 Friday 5ish includes JBook and Dave Biddle discussing several Buckeye football topics, including recruiting. Can Justin Frye break through with offensive line recruiting over these next two official visit weekends? That and much more is on the agenda. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…

Camp season is rolling in Columbus. It's staggering the amount of talent that's passed through the WHAC over the last few weeks. There's no sign things are slowing down either. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to provide an extensive review of campers that thrived, who's camping today and who will be here this weekend. Think comprehensive know…

Ohio State has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, so of course we are going to focus on the negatives. Just joking. However, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line recruiting efforts thus far? They landed a great in-state offensive tackle in Carter Lowe, who is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the country by 247Spor…

Camps continue today at the WHAC. We will be there. Commitments continue to be considered. We are monitoring ... closely. Coveted prospects have recruitments inspiring commentary. We have that. You've come to the right place! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac…

The beat goes on for Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class as the Buckeyes landed the No. 2 safety prospect in the country, Faheem Delane. The Buckeyes had already boasted the best class in the nation in terms of average player ranking. Well, now they are the No. 1 class when equating both quality and quantity ... and they only have 14 commits in the …

Fox, CBS, and NBC all hold rights to Bigten games. They hold a draft to see who gets what games. We will be replicating the draft. Is this a one to one replication of the real life draft? It is not. We have made modifications for fun. Here are the rules: We will each pick 16 games Each network must pick a game for all 14 weeks. 2 bonus games that c…

The first week of Ohio State's recruiting camps is in the books. What do Buckeye fans need to know about it? Patrick Murphy welcomes in Bill Kurelic to give the latest intel. 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/…

What is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year? That is the main topic Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Could it be the offensive line? What about running back with not only TreVeyon Henderson returning (and hopefully staying healthy) but welcoming in Quinshon Judkins as a transfer? Or even though the Bu…

Camp season at Ohio State began in earnest yesterday at the WHAC and surrounding environs. Key targets shined to earn Ohio State offers. You know several of the names already. But surprises emerged as they do every camp season. We break it ALL down with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, who were there with bells on. And it doesn't end there. They'll be…

The nation's No. 3 running back, Bo Jackson, selected Ohio State on Tuesday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle celebrate that, discuss other recruiting topics, talk about expectations for Will Howard at OSU this year and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract…

The first official visit weekend was a rousing success. Welcome to your complete breakdown of the goings on. We break all the key visitors down into states: Ohio, Texas and Florida. The latest on Justin Hill and Bo Jackson? All you need to know about Dakorien Moore and other Lone Star State attendees? And don't sleep on the Sunshine State. Would yo…

Time will tell just how good of an official visit weekend this was for Ohio State. But the early returns are very positive for the Buckeyes. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss the latest happenings with Bo Jackson, Dakorien Moore, Justin Hill, Henry Fenuku, Vernell Brown and more. That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn…

You also hear people talk about “the modern era of college football” but if you ask when that era started, you never get a clear or consistent answer. We aren’t trying to solve this question today, but we will list out several possible answers and let you choose your favorite. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Saving Escape Song: What I Can't Ha…

Is David Sanders Jr. trending Ohio State's way? What will the impact be with the NCAA banning transfer rules? Also, it's a big recruiting weekend for Ohio State as the first official visits of the year will kick off. What are vibes on the big-name prospects who are coming to Columbus this weekend? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and more …

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy interviews Dave Biddle. What is Biddle's background? Get to know the Bucknuts editor. 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…

Official visits 'officially' begin tomorrow. But we can't wait. We dive deep on all the expected official visitors this weekend as the off-season recruiting calendar shifts into high gear. All the names. Who's in? Who's out? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to let you in on all the fun. Spend 5ish with us this weekend, 'Nutters! To learn more …

Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle are going to talk at length about the Big Ten on today's show. Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference in 2024, followed closely by Oregon. Next up is Penn State, followed by Michigan. Does this sound about right to us? How excited are we for the first season of the 18-team league? What do we think about the …

It's way too early to do a mock for the 2026 class. Only a pair of idiots would do such a thing. But don’t let that distract you from the fact that Ohio’s High Schools are providing. The Buckeyes a great group of players. But can Ohio State bring them to Columbus? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Signals Midwest Song: I Used To Draw https://you…

Consider Memorial Day Weekend the calm before the storm. Official visit season is nearly upon us. The next four weekends will feature incredible talent moving through Columbus. Who is coming? When are they coming? Why are they coming? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with answers. We reset the recruiting calendar and get you ready for what pro…

Welcome to the Memorial Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. First and foremost, our deepest gratitude for all of the men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. They are the heroes. And they allow us to do things like enjoy college football. Speaking of college football, what will the future of the sport look like after the land…

Some decommits, some new names, and Ohio State is still on the path to getting the #1 class in the country. https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Signals Midwest Song: Wait For Hours https://youtu.be/3eOst-hRSbU?si=sTktAsSI2SdMzpnjBy The Buckeye Sloopcast

Steve Helwagen is the second-longest tenured member of the Ohio State sports beat, behind only Tim May. On today's BHH, Patrick Murphy gives the audience an inside look on Wagen's background, his time covering the Buckeyes and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…

A landmark settlement on Thursday between the NCAA and three federal antitrust cases will pave the way for Ohio State and other major conference members to directly pay their players. The settlement will pay "roughly $2.7 billion in damages to past and current athletes over the next 10 years," per ESPN. But the aspect of the settlement that we will…

247Sports updated rankings were released yesterday. There are 16 new 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025? How many are committed to Ohio State? How many will commit to Ohio State? Who rose? Who fell? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here for the deepest of dives on current recruiting. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listen…

Jaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or perhaps the start of a trend in college football when NIL promises are not kept. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2025 recruiting class and what might…

Is there room at the WRU Inn? Of course there is. There's been lots of chatter surrounding elite '25 pass catchers Jaime French and Dakorien Moore. Are the Buckeyes legit contenders for each? What other receivers rank high on the Hartline Board? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss that. Is that all? Hardly. We dive deep on Na'eem Offor…