It used to be a real easy answer. The question: Which state produces the best Division I football talent? It was always Florida, California and Texas. And those states still produce a ton of talent. But right now the state boasting the BEST talent is Georgia. And wouldn't ya know, Ohio State is doing work in the Bulldogs' backyard. Bill Kurelic and…

The Dean on a Wednesday? How lucky are we? Yep, Bill Kurelic makes a surprise mid-week appearance to discuss the latest from the transfer portal and the recruiting trail. Is there an Ohio State exodus ahead? Could the Buckeyes possibly keep all five QBs? Will an Ohio QB head for the SEC? Who else could seeker greener pastures? Spend 5ish with us th…

The Spring Game is in the books. The Spring Transfer Portal window opens today and will go on for two tumultuous weeks. We need a pair of guys to put everything in context, to show us the way. The guys you need are Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic. Luckily, they are here with us today. Sit back and enjoy ... To learn more about listener data and our pr…

What did we glean during Ohio State's spring practices? Do we have more questions than answers heading into the summer months? Also, the transfer portal window opens Tuesday. Where might the Buckeyes add a player or three? Where are they likely to lose a few players to the portal? Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Monday 5…

What did we learn at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday? Do we have more questions than answers leaving spring and heading into the summer months? Dave Biddle hosted our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, today from the press box at Ohio Stadium to detail what was gleaned today and throughout spring ball for the Buckeyes. Biddle is joined ea…

Patrick Murphy is joined by Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle on this edition of the Happy Hour to give final thoughts before Ohio State's spring game. 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…

Ohio State's spring game is tomorrow (noon ET; FOX) and we were very pleased to learn that after a brief "thudding-up" format to begin the scrimmage, that the Buckeyes will actually be tackling. Yes, real football! Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Will Ohio State look to add players via the transfer portal when the wi…

Bucknuts and THE Foundation hosted a Q&A session with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day on Thursday on Spaces on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Coach Day covered a lot of ground, including how THE Foundation is helping with OSU's NIL efforts, Day's thoughts on his 2024 team and much more. To learn more about listener data and our priv…

The forecast for Saturday at The Shoe: 65 degrees, sunny with partial chance of commitments. It's the Spring Game. It's an expected group of visitors that is red carpet worthy. Our guys - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - get you more than ready. Flip an elite receiver? Host more Georgia stars? Treat the best of Ohio to a wonderful weekend? All in the…

It is a big day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will meet with new running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for the first time at noon. Head coach Ryan Day will also field questions from reporters. As for Locklyn, he is inheriting an excellent room that is headlined by TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. However, the Buckeyes did just l…

The Spring Game is almost here and the recruiting guest list is red carpet worthy, indeed. Who better to get you up to speed on all the names than 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins? We dive deep on freshman Jeremiah Smith with the Florida-based Ivins before breaking down numerous '25 and '26 prospects. Then it's Bill Kurelic and Mark Port…

Ohio State's spring game is just five days away and we are of course anxious to see a lot of things from the Buckeyes on Saturday. Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle talk in-depth about OSU football on today's show and what we are most curious to see from the Scarlet & Gray. First and foremost, will there be any separation between Devin Brown and Will Howar…

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Happy Hour and is joined by Tim Hall and Bill Kurelic to talk spring football surprises, hoops changes and recruiting names to know 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://podcastchoi…

Spring ball has flown by pretty fast and Ohio State will hold its annual spring game next Saturday at Ohio Stadium (noon ET; FOX). With a little more than one week remaining, what questions have been answered for the Buckeyes this spring? What questions remain unanswered? Do we think the offensive line can be national championship-caliber this seas…

We have a new running backs coach in Carlos Locklyn. Did he bring any recruiting faves from his Oregon stint to the table? He did. Does Locklyn have a bead on backs that were already on the Ohio State radar? He does. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to get you up to speed all of those targets. We also dive deep on impending visitors like tight…

Ryan Day allowed Tony Alford to decide how to divide the playing time at running back for Ohio State, so we presume the same will be true with Carlos Locklyn coaching the Buckeyes' RBs. Day has not been shy about calling it "the best running back room in the country" and that begs a question: How will the carries be divided between TreVeyon Henders…

The last time we convened with our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, we previewed a weekend that could potentially produce a commitment or two. Well ... how about four? And a new running backs coach while we're at it? Yep, there's plenty for us to discuss so sit back and enjoy the chatter! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about lis…

There is tons of Ohio State football information to discuss on today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. What were our biggest takeaways from the Buckeyes' scrimmage on Saturday? What do we think about the news that OSU is on the verge of hiring Carlos Locklyn as running backs coach? And if you blinked, you likely missed the Buckeyes landing a 2…

There is a lot of hype surrounding Ohio State true freshman quarterback Julian Sayin. Are we buying it? How about you ask us that after tomorrow's scrimmage, all of which is open to the media? No, we will discuss that on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Also on the docket: * How do we feel overall about the QB position for the Buckey…

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Happy Hour, where he discusses college football contenders in 2024, plus highlights from Ohio State's spring practices thus far. 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…

Want to know the absolute latest on Ohio State's NIL efforts? Want to be completely informed about a big recruiting weekend ahead? This is your show. The Foundation's Brian Schottenstein joins to provide the latest on Ohio State's NIL surge and take a bunch of your questions. This is can't-miss stuff. Then Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter hop on to pre…

We are thrilled to welcome back Monica Daniels -- Paris Johnson Jr.'s mother -- to the show today to get her unique perspective on a multitude of topics. Does Paris help Ohio State in the recruitment of offensive linemen? He is not allowed to do certain things per NCAA rules, but he is allowed to talk to recruits when they are on campus and things …

Who's the QB of the future at Ohio State ... and by that we mean after Tavien St. Clair. The answer: Nobody knows but there are now five offers out to '26 signal callers. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to bring you up to speed on all of Ohio State's updated recruiting vibes. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listene…

As usual, there is plenty to discuss on the Monday show. Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle to banter about the following: * What is the biggest question mark/area of concern for Ohio State entering the 2024 season? * Dan gives a recap of the big recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes. * We are hearing really good things about a young, backup defensive tackl…

Ohio State is loaded at several positions with talent and depth in 2024. Wide receiver and cornerback each would have a salient argument as to why they should be atop the list. And one of the most interesting aspects of the open practice windows this spring -- all two of them -- has been watching the Buckeyes' wideouts and corners go head-to-head. …

It's been a week of Spring Practice and coveted visitors. Who better to get you up to speed than our dynamic duo: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? We dive deep on standout Ohioan Justin Hill, break down the recruitment of elite Georgian Tyler Atkinson and so much more. Yes, we know you called in "sick" today (and tomorrow). Work in some BM5 action to …