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Are the Buckeyes the favorite to land nation's No. 1 safety, Womack? Jul 22, 2025

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Is Ohio State the favorite to land the nation's No. 1 safety, Bralan Womack, who will announce his decision exactly one month from today (Aug. 22)? That is one of the questions Bill Kurelic will answer on today's show.

Also, Mark Porter breaks down the film of recent OSU WR commit Jerquaden Guilford, and takes a close look at another talented player on the Buckeyes' board.

All of that and more is coming your way on the Tuesday 5ish with Kurelic, Porter and Dave Biddle.

Tim May on the 2025 Buckeyes, more Jul 21, 2025

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We are happy to welcome Tim May to today's show for a close look at Ohio State's 2025 football team and much more. Tim has covered the Buckeyes since 1984 and we're curious what he thinks of Ryan Day's squad this year. Dave Biddle and Tim will look at the main storylines for Ohio State with media days beginning tomorrow in Vegas.

We also look back on what brought Tim to Columbus in the year 1976, what his initial thoughts were when Day was promoted to head coach following the 2018 season and much more.

That is coming your way on a special edition of the Monday 5ish.

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Questions ahead of Big Ten Media Days Jul 19, 2025

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On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen look ahead to the biggest questions that will be asked at Big Ten media days in Vegas next week.

Buckeyes have impressive depth on offense | Who are the top-10 coaches in college football? Jul 18, 2025

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Ohio State appears to have excellent depth across the board on offense heading in the 2025 season. That is the first topic broached on today's show. Then Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their takes on the top-10 active head coaches in college football. Yes, in order from 1-10.

We also take questions from our live audience and much more.

That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Weekend commitment watch | Ohioan flip fallout Jul 17, 2025

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Jakob Weatherspoon we hardly knew ye!

The Avon (Ohio) defensive back committed to Ohio State for six months flipped to North Carolina on Wednesday.

Why?

What's next for Ohio State?

Also, Jerquaden Guilford, one of the Midwest's best Class of 2026 wide receivers, will announce his commitment tomorrow (Friday).

Will he pick Ohio State?

Wait, there's more: Is Ohio Class of 2027 tight end D'Angelo White a must get? We have film to watch.

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to guide you through the wacky world of recruiting.

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

What changes will we see from Hartline, Patricia? Jul 16, 2025

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Ohio State has new coordinators on each side of the ball in 2025 with Brian Hartline taking the reins on offense and Matt Patricia leading the defense. What changes can we expect from both coordinators? That is the main topic of conversation on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell.

Hangin' with The Dean and Grand Poobah Jul 15, 2025

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Who's next? Who's not? Who might be?

Recruiting is ... uhhh ... different these days. All 'Nutters are well aware how much has changed.

But Ohio State keeps going after elite prospects so we will continue to chronicle that effort ... no matter what form it takes.

Bill Kurelic is The Dean.

Mark Porter is The Grand Poobah.

Years of hard work was performed to garner such monikers.

Today's show is another reason why those nicknames stuck.

Let's dive deep on Ohio State recruiting together, shall we?

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

Some OSU fans are frustrated with recruiting | Should they be? | Stalions unhinged Jul 14, 2025

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Can you be still basking in the glow of the national championship, while simultaneously being concerned with Ohio State's recruiting efforts? Well, we would not recommend it, but we understand some Buckeye fans are nonplussed about OSU's recruiting efforts this cycle, particularly on the defensive line. Is there reason for concern, or are these fears overblown?

Also, friend of the program Connor Stalions went on an unhinged rant while responding to comments from TCU coach Sonny Dykes. We're here for the drama.

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

Bucknuts Happy Hour: What it takes to repeat as national champs in college football Jul 12, 2025

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Ohio State is the defending national champion and is looking to win back-to-back. What does it take to repeat? We talk with Jordan Hill of Dawgs247, who covered Georgia's consecutive championships, to help figure out what it takes.

Reacting to bombshell news that 'nearly 100%' deals from collectives being rejected by NIL clearinghouse Jul 11, 2025

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Well, it did not take long for the College Sports Commission's "NIL Go" clearinghouse to make waves.

According to the director of Utah State's collective, Dalton Forsythe, "nearly 100 percent of collective-backed NIL deals are being denied, regardless of size or structure. The College Sports Commission has taken the position that collectives cannot serve a 'valid business purpose' — a standard that was never clearly communicated before implementation."

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss this situation and what might be coming down the pike. If an athlete's NIL deal is rejected -- and he challenges that ruling in a court of law -- the athlete would likely prevail, right? Or does the House settlement actually have teeth, allowing the clearinghouse to reject any and all deals from collectives?

We also discuss how much Ohio State will miss Will Howard this season at quarterback -- particularly his ability in the RPO game and his leadership -- and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

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