Episodes

  • The 'Champ' is here? | Steeltown surprise? | Spring Game guest list

    The 'Champ' is here? | Steeltown surprise? | Spring Game guest list
    Apr 16 2026
    Will Ohio State take two quarterbacks in the Class of 2027? When will the Buckeyes get another '27 commitment? Great questions. Even better? We have answers. Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here. We dive deep on quarterback Wonderful 'Champ' Monds in the film room and chances he is Ohio State's second QB commitment in '27. Also, Garrick has learned Pittsburgh area offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis is committing tomorrow ... and the good guys are in nice shape. Our 'Big Board' has Kalis as a Tier II prospect. Perhaps you remember the surname. Not enough? OK. Ohio State hosts its annual Spring Game on Saturday and we have the recruiting guest list. All of that and more! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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
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    40 mins
  • Big Man Day

    Big Man Day
    Apr 15 2026
    It is Big Man Day, both here on the Bucknuts Morning 5 and over at the WHAC following Ohio State's 13th practice of the spring today. The media will interview several of the Buckeyes' offensive and defensive linemen, plus D-line coach Larry Johnson and O-line coach Tyler Bowen. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell do a deep dive on OSU's offensive and defensive lines. What do we like? What do we need to see more of? That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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
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    36 mins
  • Porter returns! | O-line recruiting dance | Latest Glenville Pipeline prospect

    Porter returns! | O-line recruiting dance | Latest Glenville Pipeline prospect
    Apr 14 2026
    We are back! Mark Porter returns from vacation to join Garrick Hodge on info extravaganza journey. We dive deep on offensive linemen Jackson Roper and Davis Seaman. Both Buckeyes to be? We have thoughts. Then we hit the film room to preview Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' breakdown of Kaylon Bailey, the latest Glenville Pipeline candidate. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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
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    32 mins
  • What to watch as final week of spring ball kicks off

    What to watch as final week of spring ball kicks off
    Apr 13 2026
    Ohio State has reached its final week of spring ball, with practices scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and then the spring game on Saturday. What have we learned about the 2026 Buckeyes through the first 11 practices? What will we be watching the closest during this week? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. 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
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    35 mins
  • Patricia's encore | Helwagen as Hoops GM | Unwilling Volunteer?

    Patricia's encore | Helwagen as Hoops GM | Unwilling Volunteer?
    Apr 10 2026
    Ohio State had a title-worthy defense last season ... but no titles. Four Buckeyes from that unit will (likely) be first round draft picks in less than two weeks. Everyone wants to know: Can Matt Patricia author an encore? Steve Helwagen checks in after another roster deep dive. We did not stop there. Apparently this basketball portal is here to stay. Steve let's you know how he'd spend "Ohio State's money" in the market. More? Really? OK. An Ohioan may not be happy with his transfer destination outside the Buckeyes State. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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
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    35 mins
  • Recruiting 'Big Board' re-shuffle? | Weekend visitors lineup

    Recruiting 'Big Board' re-shuffle? | Weekend visitors lineup
    Apr 9 2026
    Another big recruiting weekend for Ohio State you need to know all about? Yep, another one is here and you've come to the right place because we have the right guy: Garrick Hodge. Despite Mark Porter's absence related to tropical weather, Garrick gets you totally ready for the red carpet. Who's coming? Where do they sit on Ohio State's 'Big Board'? Garrick has the answers. We also dive deep on offensive line recruiting and why the Buckeyes are shuffling the deck at the top of Big Board. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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
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    36 mins
  • What have we learned about the Buckeyes this spring? | Rise of Roker?

    What have we learned about the Buckeyes this spring? | Rise of Roker?
    Apr 8 2026
    Today marks Ohio State's 10th practice of spring, which means the Buckeyes will be two-thirds of the way through spring ball. What have we learned about the 2026 Buckeyes over the last month? What questions do we still have? And is third-year sophomore safety Leroy Roker one of the surprise stories of spring? We will meet with Roker, a few other defensive backs and OSU's DB coaches today after practice. Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen detail what they have gleaned this spring and more on the Wednesday 5ish. 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
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    31 mins
  • A 'Wonderful' life for Ohio State? | NFL Draft chatter | Hoops portal chaos

    A 'Wonderful' life for Ohio State? | NFL Draft chatter | Hoops portal chaos
    Apr 7 2026
    Can you take two high-profile quarterbacks in one recruiting class? Not an easy deal in the past. But in the newfangled NIL era? Your Buckeyes could make such a deal. Quarterback Wonderful 'Champ' Monds was on campus this past weekend for Student Appreciate Day and Garrick Hodge is here to discuss the ramifications. Will Monds commit to Ohio State's Class of 2027 even though quarterback Brady Edmunds is already a member? Garrick dives deep to reveal the plan. Mark Porter? No dice. He's off galavanting in a tropical setting. We also discussed an elite defensive tackle rising on the recruiting radar, a tight end and wide receiver from one state over and more. As if that was not enough, we also talked Buckeyes at the VERY top of the NFL Draft and basketball transfer portal chaos that 'officially' kicks off today. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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
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    54 mins