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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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Hartline takes reins | New OL and QB coach evals Feb 06, 2025

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Brian Hartline has been handed the keys to Ohio State's offense. Where will he take it?

We dive deep on the offensive staff maneuvers today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.

Hartline as play caller.

New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

'New' quarterbacks coach Billy Kessler.

How will they fit in on the field? How does this affect recruiting?

You've got questions and our guys have answers.

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

'Straight A's across the board; ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation' | The return of Gee Scott Sr. Feb 05, 2025

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We are happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the Bucknuts Morning 5 today. How high is the standard within Ohio State's football program? Well, we all know it is very high, but as he is known to do, Mr. Scott aka The Buckeye Preacher articulated it perfectly. The standard is 'Straight A's across the board." Why? Because there "Ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation."

That is just a sprinkling of the wisdom and insight that Gee brings to the show. He and Dave Biddle discuss the national championship run and Gee Scott Jr. being a valuable cog as the starting tight end and much more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Coaching exodus insight | Updated recruiting priorities Feb 04, 2025

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Ohio State is currently searching for an offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Leave your resume at the door.

Should we be panicked that those openings exist?

Or do we see the absences as a way for heart to grow fonder?

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to make sense of the staff upheaval and offer added perspective on many other life-affecting issues.

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

Who are the viable candidates to replace Chip Kelly as OC, Justin Frye as OL coach? Feb 03, 2025

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Another day, another coaching vacancy for the Buckeyes. Hey, that's what happens when you win the national title. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a look at the candidates to replace Chip Kelly and more on the Monday 5ish.

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reflecting on big moments of CFP run | Looking ahead to 2025 Jan 31, 2025

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It's always a celebratory mood on the Happy Hour. But less than two weeks removed from a national championship, it is perhaps more jovial than ever. Patrick Murphy guides your way. We also look ahead to the 2025 season for the Buckeyes.

BTA Friday | Are you still basking? | Expectations for Sayin Jan 31, 2025

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It's BTA Friday on the BM5 as JBook drops by for his usual visit. Are you still basking in the national championship glow? Good. You are invited to the show. JBook and Dave Biddle talk about what Ryan Day might do in terms of hiring a new defensive coordinator and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Coaches hit the road (to recruit) | Who's in, who's out? | Miller time glorious? Jan 30, 2025

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New rankings. New targets. 'Veteran' experts.

That's today's show. We dive deep on Ohio State coaches getting out on the recruiting trail as potential new Buckeyes are identified. Let's just say plenty of time has been spent in the Peach State recently.

Who is Ohio State focused on? Our guys - both ... uhh ... 'veterans' - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are ready to opine.

All that plus love for BP Miller and a look at updated 247Sports rankings that bolstered Quincy Porter and Turbo Rogers.

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

How is defensive depth chart shaping up for 2025? Jan 29, 2025

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Ohio State's new defensive coordinator -- whoever that might end up being -- will inherit just three returning starters. Those three players are very good -- Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun and Sonny Styles -- but this will be the first time in recent memory that the Buckeyes will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball.

What will the depth chart look like for OSU this fall on defense? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Target practice | Heavyweight competitors | Future QB room members Jan 28, 2025

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How does Ohio State defend the crown?

It's a process. Recruiting. Portal time. Internal development. We'll track all of it this offseason.

Why not start today?

How does Jim Knowles leaving affect recruiting?

Which QBs are getting Ohio State coaches to visit?

Which offensive linemen have seen Justin Frye at their high school?

Which schools are trying to also recruit prime Buckeye targets?

The spectrum was spanned topic wise.

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

Why did Knowles leave for PSU? | Likely candidates to replace him? | Chip Kelly next? Jan 27, 2025

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Well, we thought there was a good chance Jim Knowles would not return as Ohio State's defensive coordinator next season. But we did not initially see him jumping to another Big Ten team. However, on Sunday, it was revealed that Knowles will take the same position at Penn State. What led to this? Who are some possible candidates to replace him at OSU?

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

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