Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Spring practice kicks off three weeks from tomorrow for Ohio State. What are some of the biggest storylines were are looking forward to? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that on today's show.

Also, as far as American holidays are concerned, where does Presidents' Day rank? It's got to be No. 1, right? OK, perhaps we are joking.

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

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On this edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the top-5 (or so) Ohio State players returning in 2026.

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Typically, college football programs didn't know what their full rosters would look like until the beginning of summer. For example, Ohio State added defensive end Beau Atkinson via the portal in June last year. Not that Atkinson was a huge addition, but he's just one of many examples across the country.

Well, due to the one-time transfer portal window in January, teams now know what their rosters will look like before they even enter spring ball. Ohio State also made some key additions to its coaching staff. So, with spring ball less than a month away, do we feel like the Buckeyes checked all the necessary boxes during the whirlwind "offseason?"

That is the main topic of discussion on the Friday the 13th 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle.

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Ohio State has secured a commitment from North Carolina linebacker Quentin Cypher. How about his running mate?

Meet Rashad Streets, the other half of Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook's star defensive duo. Your Buckeyes want both in Columbus.

We dive deep on Streets and the chances he rooms with a high school teammate as a college freshman.

That's not all.

The Buckeyes have added yet another kicker. We explore the team's recent fascination with improving special teams. 

Also: Who's coming to visit in the weeks ahead?

Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter here. You should be, too!

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

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Ohio State finished with the No. 26 total offense in college football in 2025. Not bad by any means. But with eight starters returning, including quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, running back Bo Jackson and a veteran offensive line, how much will the Buckeyes improve on that side of the ball? Can they be a top-10 offense nationally? Perhaps top-five?

Also, if Ohio State's men's basketball team misses the NCAA Tournament again, is it time for a new head coach to lead the program? The Buckeyes have what appears to be a must-win game at home against USC this evening.

Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen opine on those topics and more on the Wednesday 5ish.

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