Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

It's almost here. Ohio State welcomes Ball State to The Shoe on Saturday morning. The Cardinals will not be the only guests. Your Buckeyes will roll out the red carpet for several key recruiting targets.
Garrick Hodge is here. He will let you know the guest list and update each visitor's status before arrival.
Mark Porter is here. He has great film of a future Buckeye and several potential future Buckeyes.
Our dynamic will then clue you in on their weekend itinerary on the high school gridiron.
Not enough? We also talk Ohio State-Ball State. What do we want to see in the home opener as Ohio State kicks off its season-long championship(s) quest?
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
(1:15) Welcome to the show
(2:22) Garrick previews who is visiting Ohio State for weekend opener
(10:31) What do we want to see from Ohio State against Ball State?
(17:06) Where are Garrick & Mark headed for Friday (and Saturday) Night Lights?
(23:06) Video of future Buckeye Deontay Malone and Massillon in action
(25:38) Join Bucknuts now! Great deals to be had ...

The hype train for Ohio State wide receiver Devin McCuin (Ryan Day said what?) and cornerback Jay Timmons is not slowing down as we get closer to Saturday's season opener against Ball State. Quite the contrary. If anything, the excitement for McCuin and Timmons continues to build throughout the WHAC and across Buckeye Nation. McCuin and Timmons are, of course, the main topic of discussion on today's show. But Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell also discuss expectations for Legend Bey, why Julian Sayin is a polarizing figure for some national analysts, our expectations for the Buckeyes' defense this year and more.
That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.
(2:00) - Intro
(2:47) - Jay Timmons is a dude
(6:48) - So is Devin McCuin
(12:02) - New field turf at Ohio Stadium
(13:27) - Ball State
(15:22) - Expectations for Legend Bey
(17:33) - Why is Sayin a polarizing figure for some?
(30:30) - Oregon replacing both coordinators
(36:53) - Last day of 60% off Bucknuts subscription

Welcome to Game Week!
Today's show is a surf-and-turf buffet.
We open with Garrick Hodge - Mark Porter had biz to handle - and dive deep on running back recruiting, big-time visits scheduled and a Glenville Pipeline check in.
Then we welcome NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler from The Athletic for a complete evaluation on which Buckeyes could be headed to The Show next season.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
(1:02) Welcome to the show
(2:20) Latest on Ohio State’s interest in Jordan Hall
(6:08) Visit updates on D.J. Jacobs, Marcus Fakatou and Braylon Clark
(14:30) Garrick’s scouting report on Glenville’s Jaylen Edwards
(17:30) The Athletic’s NFL Draft Expert Dane Brugler joins show
(20:03) Jeremiah Smith - best receiver prospect EVER?
(25:27) Why is Julian Sayin so polarizing?
(39:08) Can Kenyatta Jackson play himself into the first round?
(41:17) Diving deep on other draft eligible and potentially draft eligible Buckeyes
(59:45) Join Bucknuts for 60% off usual annual fee!

Game week has arrived for Ohio State and the Monday 5ish is chock-full of excitement. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin give several hot takes and predictions for the Buckeyes' 2026 season on today's show and more.
(1:45) - Introduction
(2:30) - Expectations for season opener
(8:50) - Hot takes on the Buckeyes
(29:45) - CFP/national championship picks
(43:30) - Hottest take on Ohio State