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Is a 'Big 5' emerging in the world of NIL? | Where do Buckeyes fit in? Jul 01, 2026

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Is a "Big 5" emerging in terms of the college football teams that spend the most on NIL? It sure looks like it. And yes, Ohio State is one of the five. Who are the others? And where is this information coming from?

That is the main topic of discussion on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy, who also discuss Ohio State's recruiting heater and more.

Recruiting rampage report! | Elite out-of-state linemen added Jun 30, 2026

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Ohio State added three commitments since Friday and we need to talk about it.

Our Garrick Hodge is here. Our Mark Porter is here.

Caden Moss committed. Jordan Donahoo committed. Markus Fakatou committed.

Who deserves credit for all the 'yes' work?

There's plenty to go around.

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

Ohio State's tough slate to be a referendum on SOS? | Buckeyes on recruiting heater Jun 29, 2026

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Is playing an extremely tough regular-season schedule a good idea in the era of a 12-team College Football Playoff, or is it akin to shooting yourself in the foot? Well, we are about to find out this year given Ohio State's brutal slate that includes three teams widely ranked within the top-5 nationally (Texas, Indiana, Oregon), plus three other squads that are expected to be ranked (USC, Michigan, Iowa). The season will serve as a referendum of sorts on tough schedules, at least from the Buckeyes' point of view.

Also, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin react to Phil Steele's Big Ten standings predictions, and talk about the recruiting hot streak the Buckeyes are on.

That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Translating Bjork | When will WHAC be renovated? Jun 26, 2026

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Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke to the local media for an hour on Thursday and many topics were covered. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle read between the lines of some of Bjork's comments and what they mean for Ohio State football moving forward. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Modern recruiting clogs Pipeline? | Coveted DL Fakatou on film | Weekend commitments? Jun 25, 2026

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Is there anything more reliable than the Glenville Pipeline's flow to Ohio State?

Oh, there's something alright. It's called modern recruiting. The confluence of these factors will coalesce today when Kaylon Bailey commits. The Class of 2027 defensive standout is expected to make the call today between Ohio State and ... Colorado? Yes, the Fighting Deion Sanders.

Our Garrick Hodge breaks it all down for you before previewing the weekend commitments of Ohio State targets Caden Moss and Blake Wong.

Normally, that would suffice for a show. Not this one. Mark Porter is also here and provides a peek at his 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' film breakdown of coveted defensive lineman Marcu Fakatou. It's fair to say Mark is a fan of the prospect.

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

Goodbye redshirts (and sixth-year seniors) | '5-to-play-5' rule has arrived | How does this impact Ohio State? Jun 24, 2026

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Redshirts and sixth-year seniors will no longer be a thing in college sports as the Division I Council voted unanimously to pass the "5-to-play-5" rule on Tuesday, meaning athletes will have five years to play five seasons. The clock begins when they enroll as a freshman or when they turn 19, whichever comes first.

How might this impact Ohio State? And what do we think about the rule overall? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Miller time comes EARLY | Carey on ... film | Quarterback clarity? | OV season round up Jun 23, 2026

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Hold on to your hats, 'Nutters, this show moves fast. There's a lot to cover.

First Class of 2029 commitment?

Family legacy in sight in 2028?

Clarity at quarterback in 2027?

DGG and friend on their way?

Film room love for recent commitment Jaden Carey?

Yes, all that. And more. A lot more.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here ... and they cook!

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

If you could add one former Ohio State player to this year's team, who would it be? Jun 22, 2026

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If you could add any former Ohio State player to the 2026 roster, who would it be? You can only choose one.

That is one of the topics of today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Also, why is no one talking about the fact that Oregon is replacing both coordinators this year? Well, we're going to talk about it.

That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Everything back on track with Ohio State, Brady Edmunds? Jun 19, 2026

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For a while, it seemed as if the long-standing relationship between 2027 quarterback Brady Edmunds and Ohio State was headed for a breakup. Edmonds has been verbally committed to Ohio State for over a year-and-a-half (Dec. 2, 2024, to be exact). However, when the Buckeyes started looking at other QBs in the 2027 class, and when Edmunds started considering other programs like UCLA, it appeared as though the relationship has soured.

However, Edmunds is currently on his official visit to Ohio State, and has been in town since Tuesday. And from talking to him, everything is going extremely well thus far.

Will Edmunds eventually be a Buckeye? That is one of the questions Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will answer on the Friday 5ish.

Complete Ohio State recruiting camp report | Quarterbacks in focus | Bucknuts Morning 5 Jun 18, 2026

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Ohio State's practice fields were buzzing yesterday. Recruiting camp brought out the stars. Committed quarterbacks. Offered quarterbacks. Elite skill talent. Future impact linemen.

Camp also attracted our guys lead by Garrick Hodge and the reporting was intense!

We break it all down with Garrick and get Mark Porter's on-the-road vibes after spending yesterday in Happy Valley.

Enough for this show? No! Today brings even more camp intrigue at Ohio State and we get you completely set.

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

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