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What to expect from Buckeyes' transfers in 2024 Jan 31, 2024

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Ohio State's 5-man class of transfers is very impressive and they met with the local media for the first time on Tuesday. What are expectations for Caleb Downs, Will Howard, Quinshon Judkins, Seth McLaughlin and Will Kacmarek in 2024? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to take a close look at that and more.

That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

High on Lowe | In the Works? Jan 30, 2024

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It's been a few days since our guys Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter joined us. In what is now customary Ohio State offseason fashion, the Buckeyes added an elite prospect in the interim.

Today we dive deep on Carter Lowe's commitment. Adding the Toledo native the future offensive line was a huge recruiting win.

Where are the next recruiting wins in Ohio? Who should we be focused on in the Class of 2025?

All of that awaits you, plus we finish with Porter's evaluation of new QB recruit Julian Sayin.

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

Monday morning quarterbacking: Expectations for Will Howard | Who will be backup? Jan 29, 2024

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We have an unprecedented situation at Ohio State with five scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, four of which have never gone through spring ball at OSU. Kansas State transfer Will Howard will be the starter this season in his final year of college ball. What are expectations for him? And who will be his primary backup this fall?

Also, we cannot imagine all five QBs still being on the roster when camp begins in August. So, who is most likely to transfer after spring?

Furthermore, who will be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 2025?

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

Our favorite moves this month from OSU Jan 26, 2024

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It has been a January like none other for Ohio State's football program (alright, not counting early 2003 and early 2015 when the Buckeyes won national titles, but we digress). What have been our favorite moves in particular? Is the transfer of Caleb Downs atop the list? What about the other transfers, such as Will Howard, Julian Sayin, Seth McLaughlin, Quinshon Judkins and more?

Or what about all the talented upperclassmen who decided to make one more run in Columbus and put the NFL on hold for a year. Is a guy like Denzel Burke or Emeka Egbuka (or fill in the blank of another upperclassman) returning at the top of the list?

Could it be the hiring of Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and Ryan Day taking on more of a "CEO" role?

Or is it the boosters stepping up and making Ohio State a major player in the NIL game?

Yes, we get it. "All of the above" would be the correct answer. However, on today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to talk about their favorite storylines from this month. That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Exit up North | Weekend commitment watch activated Jan 25, 2024

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Michigan's title glow has dimmed as Jim Harbaugh decided to boogie for the West Coast.

It's a darn shame.

Who goes with Jimmy to the Los Angeles Chargers? How gutted will they be?

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to discuss that and a lot more.

That includes a preview of this weekend'd enormous commitment announcement from coveted Ohio offensive lineman Carter Lowe.

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

Bucknuts Happy Hour: OSU is all in for 2024, but what if it goes wrong? Jan 24, 2024

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Ryan Day and Ohio State have pushed their chips to the center of the table and said 2024 is their year. And there continues to be good reason for that. But what happens if it doesn't go the way they hope? We discuss on this week's Happy Hour. Cheers!

National title or bust for Buckeyes? | Hotter seat for Holtmann Jan 24, 2024

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We are not typically "national championship or bust" people here at Bucknuts. But is 2024 the exception to that rule as Ohio State is concerned? We are beginning to think so.

Do the Buckeyes have one missing piece though, perhaps? An offensive tackle via the portal? Or are there in-house options that will more than hold the fort down?

Also, just how hot is Chris Holtmann's seat at this point? The Buckeyes dropped to 3-5 in Big Ten play after a lackluster loss at Nebraska last night.

Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Get Carter? | 'Apex predator' perspective Jan 23, 2024

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What was up yesterday? No 5-star additions for Ohio State? Weak.

But seriously folks ... things are crazy good.

Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter last joined us on Thursday?

Has anything happened since then?

Uhh ... yeah.

We attempt to put all of the overflow good news into perspective. It was an enjoyable exercise.

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

Just Sayin: Buckeys continue to dominate portal | Fong's reaction Jan 22, 2024

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After landing the top overall player in the transfer portal on Friday -- safety Caleb Downs -- the news couldn't get much better for Ohio State, right? Or the Buckeyes could go out two days later and nab the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the country in the 2024 class according to the 247Sports Composite, Julian Sayin. Since he signed with Alabama and enrolled early, he technically counts as part of OSU's amazing haul from the transfer portal (rather than part of the Buckeyes' 2024 recruiting class).

This means Ohio State has now landed the No. 1 overall player in the portal (Downs), the No. 1 2024 QB recruit in the country (Sayin), the No. 1 QB available in the portal (Will Howard), the No. 1 running back available in the portal (Quinshon Judkins), the No. 2 interior lineman available in the portal (Seth McLaughlin) and a quality tight end in Ohio University transfer Will Kacmarek.

We're just Sayin', we have never seen anything like this before and we are absolutely loving it.

Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss all of that on today's show, and they are joined by special guest Steve Wiltfong for the second half of the show.

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

Thoughts on Buckeyes bringing Bill O'Brien in as OC Jan 19, 2024

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After weeks of speculation, Ryan Day has decided to hire Bill O'Brien as Ohio State's offensive coordinator. What do we think of this move? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that in detail and much more.

That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

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