Basking in the orange glow? Check. Basking in Monday's addition of three transfers? Check. Starting today's show without Bill Kurelic because he's reporting on another offensive line transfer joining the fold LIVE? Check. Quite a few days we've had, huh? The Dean and Mark Porter are here to sort through all of it and it's quite enjoyable. Holiday l…

Ohio State's 42-17 drubbing of visiting Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday night was the best win for the Buckeyes since they smothered Clemson in the semifinals of the CFP four years ago. Now can the Buckeyes exact revenge on Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 and advance to the semifinals? Dave Biddle and Dan Rub…

Ohio State came out fast and furious, and buried Tennessee 42-17 at Ohio Stadium in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guest Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. It's off to the Rose Bowl and a quarterfinal ma…

The time for the chatter is just about over. Well, after this show ends, of course. Ohio State will host Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff Saturday night and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give final score predictions and more. That is coming your way on a game-day eve version of the Friday 5ish. "Future Fans: helping littl…

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tennessee insider Wes Rucker from our 247 site and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Can Ohio State redeem itself at The Shoe on Saturday against Tennessee? Are the Buckeyes getting it done in the transfer portal? You have questions. We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans https://www.futurefans.com/ JOIN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CONTEST …

We are now just three days away from Ohio State's game against Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup, plus what appears to be another new starter on the Buckeyes' offensive line. That and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. "Future Fans: help…

Quarterbacks leaving ... offensive linemen arriving? The 'Nutters know what they want: TRANSFERS! We dive deep on Air Noland's exit, which offensive linemen are visiting, planning to visit and could end up staying Columbus. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to once again craft an infotainment experience to savor. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., '…

The media has not spoken with Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly for nearly a month. That will change at approximately 12:30 p.m. ET today, following head coach Ryan Day's press conference. It will be interesting to finally hear what Kelly has to say on many fronts. Why did he fail to adjust his game plan against Michigan when it clearly w…

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Bender of The Sporting News to discuss the CFP picture and is also joined by the Dean -- Bill Kurelic -- to talk about the latest happenings in the transfer portal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy …

What is our confidence level that Ohio State will beat Tennessee? What does OSU have planned to juice up the atmosphere at Ohio Stadium? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi…

New names by the minute. Offers being exchanged. Yes, the transfer portal is currently gobbling almost all the headlines. Who is Ohio State targeting? Which positions of need are going to be addressed? Who is after the same transfers? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter here for their usual stay to bring you info on all that. A huge Nevada tackle …

Ohio State's first-round College Football Playoff game against Tennessee is just 10 days away, which is a bit hard to imagine. The Buckeyes have been the target of a lot of criticism lately, mainly for the egg they laid against a bad Michigan team to close out the regular season. Also, OSU fans have been called to the carpet for not making Ohio Sta…

Some mornings go smoothly. Other mornings it takes four tries to produce a podcast with actual sound. Today was one of those mornings! Alas, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to brighten your day ... we hope. We discussed the Tennessee matchup, the transfer portal's big names and possible ramifications and reset the recruiting calendar. Spend 5…

After much debate, we now know what the College Football Playoff field looks like. And it appears to be a daunting draw for Ohio State. The No. 8-seeded Buckeyes will host ninth-seeded Tennessee on Dec. 21 (8 p.m. ET; ABC/ESPN), and if the Buckeyes prevail, they will take on No. 1-seeded Oregon at the Rose Bowl in the quarterfinals. What do we thin…

On Sunday, Ohio State will learn its first-round opponent in the College Football Playoff, as well as what the rest of the bracket looks like. On today's show Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss where the Buckeyes might land, look back on Ryan Day's comments Wednesday afternoon and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn mo…

National Signing Day has come and gone. Ohio State finished the Class of 2025 cycle with the nation's No. 5 overall class. Ohio State's group changed in the last 24 hours. We review who is in, who is out and who you need to know from the talent show. All that and another deep dive into the film room to learn about The Game's second half. Spend 5ish…

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, to talk about the Buckeyes' 2025 class and more from signing day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:…

Ohio State landed in what appears to be a very favorable No. 6 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday night. The Buckeyes will likely drop a spot or two in the final rankings, but they appear to be a lock to host a first-round playoff game. Also, is this the weirdest signing day ever? College football managed to …

The sun came up again today. We move forward, 'Nutters! Tomorrow is National Signing Day - the new version - and we've got just the guys to get you ready: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. The Dean and Grand Poobah open with a breakdown of Brady Edmunds, the future 5-star QB who committed to Ohio State yesterday. We think you'll like our long-term comp…

After one of the worst losses in recent memory, where does Ohio State go from here? Can the Buckeyes pick themselves up and get focused for a playoff run? Or did losing at home to 20-point underdog Michigan take too much out of this team? What might the future hold for Ryan Day? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5is…

Ohio State was favored by three touchdowns over visiting Michigan, but the Wolverines dealt the Buckeyes an embarrassing 13-10 defeat. It felt like 1996 all over again. On our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, host Dave Biddle is joined by Matt Baxendell, Jonah Booker, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. To learn more about listener data and o…

Ohio State's mantra this year has been "leave no doubt." Will the Buckeyes accomplish that goal against visiting Michigan on Saturday (noon ET; FOX)? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk all things The Game on today's show, including final score predictions and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data an…

On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, host Patrick Murphy is joined by Alejandro Zuniga from the 247 Michigan site. Then Tim Hall and Dave Biddle join the program for the final 30 minutes. Yes, it's all about The Game on this edition of the BHH. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva…

The countdown clock is very much on as we are just three days away from Ohio State hosting Michigan on Saturday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss their confidence level for the Buckeyes in this matchup. Where does OSU have the biggest advantages over the Wolverines? What areas are possible concerns? How much would this win me…