Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State is not an underdog very often, but the Buckeyes are 1.5-point underdogs in the matchup at Texas on Saturday. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell talk all things Buckeyes-Longhorns, discuss the rise of freshman defensive lineman Khary Wilder and more.
That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
(1:45) - Intro
(2:13) - Underdogs at Texas
(3:14) - Thoughts on Texas DC Will Muschamp
(4:49) - How much better is Arch Manning this year?
(6:14) - Showcase game for Julian Sayin
(9:02) - We're wild for Khary Wilder
(11:05) - The freshman class overall is impressive
(13:08) - Buckeyes have 8 key players who are from Texas
(15:10) - One of them is WR Devin McCuin who looks great
(22:40) - O-line troubles
(26:52) - Zion Grady starts at DE
(28:47) - What's the latest with Qua Russaw?
(29:46) - Ja'Kobi Jackson as RB2
(32:22) - MAC not going down without a fight

It was a star-studded affair Saturday at The Shoe. On the field, your Buckeyes romped. On the sideline, several future Buckeyes (and potential ones) got a firsthand look at Ohio State football.
Garrick Hodge is here to roll out the red carpet guest list and put it all in context.
Mark Porter provides insight on recruits in attendance before his 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' breakdown of the Ball State game film.
We also talk about who flashed for Ohio State, the Western Michigan screw job and why Mark's Canfield Cardinals were even more upset than most with that extreme debacle.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
(1:03) Welcome To The Show
(5:23) Garrick’s Ball State thoughts from up close
(10:19) Mark’s insight on season opener
(16:31) Garrick runs down list of recruits in attendance
(23:19) Anyone ready to make a commitment?
(28:29) Western Michigan and QB Brock Lowry were robbed
(39:10) Mark’s video breakdown on the win over Ball State
(43:41) Bucknuts subscription deal for all!

That was fun.
Ohio State demolished Ball State, 56-3, on Saturday as the top-ranked Buckeyes put on a talent show.
Dan Rubin flies solo today as Dave Biddle and his wife celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary!
All the Ball State love (and some slight angst) is featured.
Clock management? Texas chatter? Yep, we go there, too.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

(1:03) Welcome to the show
(2:50) Ball State observations on Jeremiah & Julian
(6:01) Ball State observations on defense
(8:02) Young players that grabbed spotlight
(9:50) Yes, we did have a few concerns ...
(11:14) Live chatters chime in
(15:46) Wouldn't it stink to be a ...

Ohio State topped Ball State 56-3 in the 2026 season opener on Saturday and we talk all about it on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Garrick Hodge, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen to discuss what was gleaned about the 2026 Buckeyes and more.

It is the eve of Ohio State's 2026 season opener against Ball State and we are here to talk all about it on today's show. Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give final score predictions for the first-ever meeting between the Buckeyes and Cardinals, detail what they are looking forward to seeing the most, react to the news that Legend Bey will be OSU's primary kick returner, and give a "best bet" of the week in college football. Dave is picking a MAC team to cover against a Big Ten squad tonight.
That and much more is coming your way on the "BTA version" of the Friday 5ish.
(1:45) - Introduction
(2:20) - OSU-Ball St predictions
(5:50) - We love watching the backups play
(9:23) - Rutgers embarrasses itself
(11:10) - Best Bets from Dave and JBook 1
(21:00) - Legend Bey is the kick returner
(24:08) - Three guys in the mix at punt returner
(26:15) - What in the world is going on at LSU?
(28:14) - Buckeye stripes in end zones
(29:20) - Jay Timmons was the story of camp