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 …

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…

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.…

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…

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 …

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…