Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Red carpet roll call for Maryland game | Indiana distraction?

Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Show Notes

Welcome to the show, 'Nutters! The Buckeyes return home this weekend to host Big Ten foe Maryland as HEAVY favorites. Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here. We discuss Ohio State possibly looking past the Terps to the impending date with Indiana. But first, we get into the red carpet and highlight two Georgia prospects expected for the game: Jamarcus Johnson and Madoxx Davis. Those two headline an interesting crop of visitors and Garrick has all the details. Need more? How about exclusive video on a local boasting an Ohio State offer? All that and more today. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! (1:02) Welcome to the show (2:35) What recruiting visitors are expected Saturday in Columbus? (13:02) Are there committed Buckeyes on flip watch? (22:40) Ohio State needs to focus on Maryland with Fighting Cignettis looming (31:06) Garrick and Mark's Friday night lights plans in Ohio (33:12) Film breakdown of offered Ohio prospect Landon Dawson (35:29) Exclusive promo deal for podcast listeners/viewers

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Oct 22, 2026

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 (53:04) Exclusive podcast promo: 60% off premium access

Oct 21, 2026

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

Oct 20, 2026

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? (54:54) Get 60% off Bucknuts premium membership!

Oct 19, 2026

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

Oct 17, 2026

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

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