Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

So where do you stand?

Will Ohio State win out and pursue the the Big Ten title?

Did the loss to USC expose flaws that cannot be fixed?

Enter Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. They fielded the questions above and responded in kind.

Then we previewed the guest list for Saturday's tussle with visiting Oregon and there are heavy hitters expected.

We finish with medicine. Mark breaks down the first half of the loss to USC on film.

Spent 5ish with usthis a.m., 'Nutters!

(0:00) Welcome to the show

(2:03) Ohio State season on the line against Oregon?

(25:17) Recruiting weekend expected visitors list

(40:52) Next Buckeye commitment will be … ?

(43:32) Mark’s ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ breaks down first half against USC

Who is to blame for Ohio State's 30-18 loss at USC on Saturday? Well, there is plenty to go around. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:21) - Dan's thoughts on the USC debacle

(10:46) - Is Fahey the answer at QB?

(18:37) - Are OSU's goals still reachable?

(24:46) - Plenty of blame to go around for Buckeyes

Ohio State lost to USC 30-18 on Saturday and we recap the disappointing performance. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.

Ohio State and USC will clash tomorrow night in LA, and the Friday 5ish with JBook and Dave gives predictions and much more.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:20) - Thoughts on Luke Fahey

(11:17) - OSU-USC predictions

(14:35) - Best Bets

(16:04) - Concerned about RB recruiting?

(19:36) - Injury update

(22:05) - Dom Kelly/Cam Calhoun

(24:33) - Patricia to be aggressive?

(26:43) - What will be different about the offense?

(26:07) - USC will bring its 'A' game

(34:00) - Dave's parting thoughts

Has there ever been a more interesting weekend for the Buckeyes? Maybe. But the trip to face USC is kind of like sailing into uncharted waters.

We expect it will be Luke Fahey making his first-ever at quarterback ... on the road ... in an important Big Ten matchup ... against his 'hometown' school that did NOT offer him. So there's that.

We also know now that Ohio State is almost fully healthy. Austin Siereveld is expected back. Same with Kenyatta Jackson.

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here so you know there's also recruiting chatter to enjoy. We talk about new Class of 2027 offers to a Texas running back committed to North Texas and an Illinois wide receiver committed to the Fighting Illini.

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

(0:00) Intro

(3:04) New running back offer to Texan

(13:37) Can Buckeyes flip receiver committed to Illinois?

(24:44) Our DEEP dive on USC game this weekend

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Is there really a close battle at quarterback between Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair? Or is that classic "coachspeak" from Ryan Day? Also, what are our vibes on the Ohio State at USC game on Halloween night?

Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell delve into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

(1:50) - Intro

(2:04) - Coachspeak or close QB battle?

(5:01) - How have expectations changed?

(7:09) - OSU at USC vibes

(11:54) - Buckeyes' defense on the rise

(15:51) - Day's first game vs USC

(21:36) - What's going on at Oregon?

(26:21) - OSU injuries update

(34:43) - Dave's parting thoughts

Welcome the show, 'Nutters!

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter return and we open with insight on running back recruiting after Jordan Hall picked Penn State over Ohio State this past weekend. What caused the decision and how does it affect Ohio State going forward?

During the bye week, Ohio State's staff was out in force on the recruiting trail. Who did each coach visit and why? We have the details.

Then we offer up thoughts on the USC matchup. Do you support the 'wounded animal theory' or the 'here we go again curse'?

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

(0:00) Intro

(3:05) Jordan Hall picks Penn State over Ohio State

(11:27) Is running back recruiting an issue?

(31:15) Staff visits top recruiting targets during off week

(45:56) Our vibes on Ohio State’s impending trip to USC

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What is our confidence level for freshman quarterback Luke Fahey, who will presumably take the reins for Ohio State on Saturday at USC? Will the Buckeyes capture what will be the final Big Ten Championship Game title? What are early thoughts on the game against the Trojans, who are coming off a 24-7 loss at Wisconsin?

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

(2:00) - Intro

(3:39) - How much faith in Fahey?

(9:33) - USC thoughts

(13:20) - Can the defense carry the Buckeyes?

(20:21) - Day not pleased with officiating

(25:14) - Who are the favorites to win the national title?

(26:48) - What we're hearing about injuries

(34:05) - Will OSU win the Big Ten championship?

When Ohio State returns to action next Saturday at USC, will we see both Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair play when the game is still on the line? Or will it just be Fahey's show? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle debate that on today's show, plus:

OSU's defense under "The Pencil" aka defensive coordinator Matt Patricia sure has turned into a formidable unit. Can they carry the Buckeyes down the stretch if needed?

And what will running back recruit Jordan Hall decide when he makes his announcement on Saturday?

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

(2:00) - Intro/Indiana at Michigan talk

(7:50) - Jordan Hall vibes

(9:38) - The Great OSU QB Debate

(21:09) - The Pencil drawing up a great Buckeye defense

(26:22) - USC at Wisconsin Saturday night

(30:55) - Best Bets 31:01 - How good is the Maryland job?

(38:53) - Dave's parting thoughts

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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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

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 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

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'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

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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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 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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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

Ohio State defeated visiting Maryland 45-16 on Saturday and our crew talks all about it on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live.