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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.

Latest Episodes:

Quarterback questions | Jordan Hall: OSU or PSU? Oct 22, 2026

Show notes

Yeah, it's a bye for Ohio State. But this program is buzzing with activity and this show captures those vibes.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are back. We needed a full crew for a show packed with so much quality infotainment.

This is Mark's first appearance since the win over Indiana so we get his opinion on Ohio State's quarterback situation.

Garrick spoke with Luke Fahey's quarterback trainer and shares insight gleaned from the Californian.

Not enough? Running back Jordan Hall is set to make a decision between Ohio State and Penn State. Does Garrick expect the Princeton High star to remain in state?

More? OK. Ohio State's coaches are on the recruiting trail during the bye week. We check their itinerary to see who is moving the meter.

Then it's Mark weekly 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' breakdown of the Indiana film.

Now that's a show. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

(0:45) Intro

(3:02) Mark weighs in Ohio State QB puzzle

(9:37) Luke Fahey’s trainer expects success

(23:42) Will Jordan Hall pick the Buckeyes or Nittany Lions?

(37:40) Who is on Ohio State’s bye week visit list?

(43:48) Mark’s film breakdown of Indiana win

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Sayin out indefinitely | How does this change expectations for season? Oct 21, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out "indefinitely" as head coach Ryan Day told the media after practice on Tuesday. How does this change the expectations for the Buckeyes this season? Or do they not change at all?

Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:30) - Intro

(2:15) - Sayin out for season?

(4:50) - Day was heavy on coachspeak Tuesday night

(10:53) - How does this change expectations for OSU?

(12:47) - USC's defense is bad

(16:52) - OSU O-line chatter

(20:48) - Siereveld back for USC?

(21:26) - Buckeyes' defense stepping up

(26:09) - Dom Kelly MIA

(31:31) - Ja'Kobi Jackson out 4-8 weeks

Sayin injury ripple effect | Future of QB position? Oct 20, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State has a bye week and is it welcomed or what?

Julian Sayin's injury will keep him for at least a few weeks. Luke Fahey replaced Sayin in Bloomington. What does that mean for Fahey and fellow QB Tavien St. Clair?

Garrick Hodge joins to dive deep on Ohio State's current events (see: quarterback).

We also speculate on recruiting implications, how it might fuel Ohio State's transfer portal approach and more.

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

(1:22) Welcome to the show

(6:18) Garrick’s view from Indiana sideline on Saturday

(10:30) How will Buckeyes handle QB the rest of the season?

(36:50) How will Julian Sayin’s injury affect recruiting?

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Ohio State turns to Fahey | What to expect from the freshman QB Oct 19, 2026

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin will miss "several weeks" and possibly more following his injury during the win at Indiana on Saturday. The Buckeyes will now turn to freshman Luke Fahey, and he has two weeks to get ready for the contest at USC. What can Buckeye fans expect from Fahey?

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

(1:40) - Intro

(5:02) - Scouting report on Luke Fahey

(10:15) - Ryan Day presser after practice Tuesday

(12:00) - Julian Sayin discussion

(19:54) - Buckeyes' OL disappointing

(21:53) - The officials were bad in Bloomington

(33:55) - Is there a great team in college football this year?

(37:52) - Timmons best OSU frosh DB since ...?

(48:04) - Heisman impact for Jeremiah Smith

What We Learned Live: Ohio State defeats Indiana, 19-15 Oct 17, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State held on for a 19-15 win at Indiana on Saturday and we have reactions on our postgame show, What We Learned Live! Host Dave Biddle was joined by Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.

(1:30) - Intro

(2:01) - What Dave learned from this game

(13:28) - What JBook learned

(24:45) - What Heater learned

(42:56) - What Steve learned

(57:13) - What Patrick learned

(105:33) - Dave's parting thoughts

Ohio State-Indiana predictions | Pros, cons of 24-team CFP Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State's top-5 showdown at Indiana will take place tomorrow and we talk all about it on today's show. Also, what do we think about the CFP moving to 24 teams beginning next year?

Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle delve into that and more on the Friday 5ish.

(1:43) - Intro

(3:09) - Pros/cons of 24-team CFP

(11:04) - OSU-IU predictions

(15:07) - Eddrick motivated by the fans?

(17:15) - Can OSU's defense get pressure on Hoover?

(20:25) - Thoughts on Buckeyes' RBs

(24:20) - Best Bets 26:30 - Thoughts on OSU's O-line

(30:28) - Buckeyes land LB recruit James Conrad

(34:22) - Dave's parting thoughts

Bo's Bloomington show? | Rankings update for '28 | Bucknuts Morning 5 Oct 15, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State is headed for an epic tilt at Indiana and it's a football game. Yes, modern recruiting has taken over. Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are the Big Ten and defending national champions. Your Buckeyes are the upstart underdogs. How will they ever complete against such an opponent?

Well ... Ohio State is favored so 'underdogs' is a frame of mind thing only. But Indiana appears to be the biggest challenge of the season.

Luckily, we have Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter here to offer peerless insight of the matchup.

We also hit the recruiting scene to talk about a local offer, Class of 2028 ranking updates and more.

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

(1:19) Welcome to the show

(2:35) Buckeyes offer local prospect Damion King

(9:51) Updated Class of 2028 rankings

(23:15) Ohio State at Indiana: What matters and why?

(44:02) ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ film breakdown of James Conrad

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Keys to victory for Buckeyes vs Indiana | Offensive tempo gets a jolt Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

It is merely three days and counting until the top-5 showdown between Ohio State and Indiana in Bloomington. What are some of the keys to victory for the Buckeyes? How healthy is OSU entering this contest?

Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:48) - Steve's confidence level for OSU vs IU

(4:40) - Siereveld out for Buckeyes?

(8:01) - Thoughts on Ohio State's defense

(11:32) - Is Ja'Kobi Jackson the biggest personnel surprise?

(16:48) - What concerns us the most about Indiana?

(21:29) - Faster tempo for OSU's offense under Arthur Smith

(27:56) - Legend Bey back in good graces of staff?

(32:40) - Dave's parting thoughts on OSU-IU matchup

Ohio State recruiting extravaganza | 247Sports scouting guru joins show | Turtle soup on film Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Ohio State is headed to take on defending national champion Indiana this weekend and today's show is worthy of the challenge.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here to review Ohio State's recruiting efforts and breakdown the Maryland game film.

Normally, that would be enough. This week? More is needed.

That's why 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins is also joining the show. Ivins provided the most complete review of Ohio State's recruiting class in 2027 and what is brewing for 2028.

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

(1:12) Welcome to Tuesday’s show

(2:36) Garrick updates Ohio State’s latest recruiting efforts

(16:06) Mark’s ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ film breakdown of Maryland win

(19:54) 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins on Ohio State’s ’27, ’28 classes

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Confidence level, 1-10, with Buckeyes heading to Indiana Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

What is the confidence level that Ohio State will defeat Indiana in Bloomington this Saturday? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, detail where progress was made against Maryland and much more.

That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:52) - What progress was made vs Maryland?

(13:15) - Confidence level 1-10 vs Indiana?

(19:53) - Last year's Big Ten title game

(23:35) - Buckeyes have to look prepared this week

(29:50) - National vibes

(42:50) - Josh Hoover/More IU discussion