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**Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast**

Your daily dose of Ohio State Buckeyes news, hosted by Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

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Recruiting 'Big Board' re-shuffle? | Weekend visitors lineup Apr 09, 2026

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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!

What have we learned about the Buckeyes this spring? | Rise of Roker? Apr 08, 2026

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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.

A 'Wonderful' life for Ohio State? | NFL Draft chatter | Hoops portal chaos Apr 07, 2026

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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!

Which transfers have impressed this spring for Ohio State? Who still has more to prove? Apr 06, 2026

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Ohio State brought in several veteran transfers this offseason. With eight practices of spring in the books, which ones have been the most impressive from our vantage point? Who has already proven they will definitely play a lot this season? Who still needs to prove it?

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

Is this the best coaching staff we've seen at Ohio State? Apr 03, 2026

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From top-to-bottom, this might be the best Ohio State coaching staff we've seen. And that is saying a lot because we have seen plenty of great ones. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus other developments from the Buckeyes' spring practices.

That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Bucknuts Happy Hour Apr 03, 2026

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Pat is back with another BHH.

Huge recruiting weekend preview | Buckeyes growing on Moss? Apr 02, 2026

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The offseason has certain weekends more important than others. This is one of those weekends.

Ohio State will host 'Student Appreciation Day' ... and a litany of elite prospects. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to tell you who's expected and how plush the red carpet will be.

Garrick also has an update on prospects visiting Ohio State today. As if that wasn't enough for a show, Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' video breakdown of top-tier offensive tackle target Caden Moss is waiting for you.

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

'Adapt or die' | More news from spring ball Apr 01, 2026

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Ryan Day met with the media after Ohio State's sixth practice of spring on Tuesday and a lot of ground was covered. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell react to some of the most interesting comments that Day made and more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Recruiting reset | Brown on campus | Caboose hoops chatter Mar 31, 2026

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Ohio State hosted a litany of elite prospects over the weekend and have plenty headed to Columbus in the coming days.

That means we need a visit from Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter to sort things out. Here's the good news: They work here.

Garrick and Mark talk Jett Harrison, Mekhi Brown and others before previewing who is expected for 'Student Appreciation Day' this weekend.

We also turn to Mark's 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film evaluation of Colorado offensive lineman Jackson Roper.

As if that was not enough, we finished with a hoops discussion focused on Devin Royal's exit, Anthony Thompson at McDonald's All-American week and what Buckeyes basketball needs to be a real contender.

Hankton to play deeper WR rotation at OSU? | Brock Boyd buzz | Royal moving on Mar 30, 2026

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One-third of spring practice is now in the books for Ohio State and we have already gleaned several interesting things about the 2026 Buckeyes. It is also "introductory press conference" season as the media interviewed offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the first time last Tuesday, defensive tackle James Smith on Thursday and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton on Saturday.

Will Hankton play a deeper rotation of wideouts for the Buckeyes compared to his predecessor, Brian Hartline?

Also, there is a true freshman WR who is receiving a lot of buzz. And you might not be able to guess who it is, if we didn't use his name in the title of today's show.

Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have that and much more coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

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