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Bucknuts Happy Hour: College Football Playoff is upon us Dec 19, 2025

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Tis the season for the College Football Playoff. Patrick Murphy has you covered on the Ohio State angle and more on this edition of the Happy Hour.

Legit Legend | Beck or Reed? | OC wish list Dec 18, 2025

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Who will Ohio State meet on New Year's Eve?

Just how good is Legend Bey (we have video)?

Who would be Brian Hartline's ideal replacement?

Just a few of the questions we posed to Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter.

Our guys have the answers ... to those queries and a bunch more!

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

Bax's CFP bracket | Legend-ary development Dec 17, 2025

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Current events favoring the Buckeyes.

Current events not favoring ... you know who.

The College Football Playoff is almost here.

Now you have today's info itinerary.

Matt Baxendell makes his usual Wednesday appearance to talk about Legend Day officially volunteering to leave Tennessee's clutches, Michigan's recent track record and who will win the CFP.

Oh, it's an enjoyable stay for The People's Champ.

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

Elite prospect Cyper a Buckeye or Bulldog? | Fallout implications | Elephants in room Dec 16, 2025

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Things are going pretty well for your Buckeyes these days. Sure, the B1G title tussle did not go according to plan but Ohio State is still predicted to make a serious run at another CFP title.

Other programs you may know are not faring quite as well.

We dive deep today with Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter on several subjects:

* Ohio State and Georgia are finalists for an elite linebacker 'set' to announced his college plans this week. Meet Quentin Cypher - and we have video.

* How will Ohio State's roster be affected by Brian Hartline's move to South Florida?

* Which prospects will Ohio State focus on should they back off commitments to you know who?

* Future Buckeye Jamier Brown ... is awesome. We discuss his awesomeness.

* Elite running backs, anyone? We chat about Savion Hiter, Kemon Spell and David Gabriel-Georges.

* Our multiple, thrilling digressions that dazzle the mind and thrill the senses.

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

Buckeyes refreshed, relaxed, ready? | Wild fall from grace | Takes potpourri Dec 15, 2025

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Ohio State is focused on winning yet another national title. We all wait for the Miami-Texas A&M tussle this coming weekend to see who CFP opponent No. 1 will be.

How are the Buckeyes spending their time?

Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin as David Biddle suns himself in a tropical locale of mystery.

Also ... how 'bout those Wolverines?

We attempt to tackle the absolute craziness we all witnessed in realish time surrounding former head coach Sherrone Moore.

Need more? Get our thoughts on Penn State's hiring of Matt Campbell.

Bottom line: How does it ALL affect the good guys?

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

New starter at right guard for Buckeyes? | Rather play Miami or Texas A&M? Dec 12, 2025

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Today's show with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle covers several topics, including but not limited to:

* Will Ohio State have a new starter at right guard for the College Football Playoff?

* Would it be better for the Buckeyes to play Miami or Texas A&M in the quarterfinals?

* Sherrone Moore. Wow. Michigan can't go very long without an embarrassing scandal. Now the question is who will they hire as their next head coach?

* Why does Ohio State's offense struggle so much in red zone and short-yardage situations?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Looking ahead to CFP | How to fix O-line problems Dec 12, 2025

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On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy looks ahead to the College Football Playoff, discusses what needs to happen with Ohio State's offensive line and much more.

'Northern Exposure' | Ohio State aims for repeat Dec 11, 2025

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Yikes. How about that School Up North?

What. A. Debacle.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here and we had plenty to chat about. Our opponent for The Game is going through ... some stuff.

How does it affect us? In terms of recruiting and jokes to tell others?

What is the long-term look for them Wolverines?

All that and a look back at the second half vs. Indiana on film.

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

Talking Ohio State football with Bill Rabinowitz, author of Buckeye Brotherhood Dec 10, 2025

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We are happy to welcome in longtime Ohio State beat writer and author Bill Rabinowitz to the show. Bill joins Dave Biddle to discuss his book that was published in late October: Buckeye Brotherhood. The book takes a detailed look at the Buckeyes' 2024 national championship and how they navigated a new world of college football in the process.

And we of course also pick Bill's brain about this year's Ohio State squad. What does he think about OSU's path in the College Football Playoff?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

'Eye In Sky' B1G title game film review | Recruiting rewind Dec 09, 2025

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Well, that was an eventful week now wasn't it.

Garrick Hodge is here. Mark Porter is here.

We dove deep in the film room to figure out why Indiana beat Ohio State.

Then we broke down all the National Signing Day tomfoolery and let you know it's lingering effect.

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

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