Jaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or perhaps the start of a trend in college football when NIL promises are not kept. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2025 recruiting class and what might…

Is there room at the WRU Inn? Of course there is. There's been lots of chatter surrounding elite '25 pass catchers Jaime French and Dakorien Moore. Are the Buckeyes legit contenders for each? What other receivers rank high on the Hartline Board? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss that. Is that all? Hardly. We dive deep on Na'eem Offor…

We bounce around to several Ohio State topics on today's show as Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle. Items on the docket include: * When we did the show last Monday, the Buckeyes' odds to win the 2024 national championship were +425. That was an improvement over the +500 odds that OSU had in late April. Well, now the odds have improved once again. Ohio St…

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talking shop on the Morning 5. Here is the docket for today's show: * What can be expected from Ohio State's linebackers this season? * Linebacker Tarvos "T.J." Alford remains committed to the Buckeyes in their 2025 class. * However, cornerback Blake Woodby de-committed on Thursday. * Will OS…

On this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic. And you will get to know the Dean and how he broke into this business 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…

One thing all 'Nutters can agree on: Ohio State needs offensive linemen. Big ones, strong ones, fast ones, mean ones. Here's the good news: Ohio State is going after a bunch of excellent offensive linemen! Who better to let you know all new names than the Dean himself? Yep, Bill Kurelic is here and Mark Porter reports from the road as we bring you …

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Ohio State will enter the upcoming college football season loaded at wide receiver. This fall, the Buckeyes will feature senior Emeka Egbuka, true freshman Jeremiah Smith, sophomores Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, redshirt freshman Bryson Rodgers, fourth-year junior Jayden Ballard ... and more. It is almos…

How many running backs will Ohio State take in the Class of 2025? One? Two? Three? The Dean is here and has the answer. He also has names. Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return for a recruiting infotainment experience. Elite speed? The next Chris Jones? Which Ohioans are showing to be Buckeye caliber? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To l…

It is time to analyze Ohio State's 2024 quarterback room. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a close look at the Buckeyes' QBs, including the projected depth chart, expectations and more. Also on the docket: * The Buckeyes might have the inside track on landing a 4-star offensive tackle who took an unofficial visit to OSU this past wee…

Ohio State has not been one of the schools that has gone all in on the transfer portal. Under Ryan Day the last few years, the Buckeyes have continued to focus on adding high school talent and taken a pick-and-choose approach to the transfer portal, finding talent where they need it and filling holes when necessary. What has made the Scarlet and Gr…

Just how loaded is Ohio State's 2024 secondary? Well, on paper, it might be the best we've seen come through these parts ... and that's saying a lot. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle take a close look at OSU's 2024 DBs, plus: * Two safeties from the portal will be making official visits to OSU this weekend. Will the Buckeyes land eithe…

What's it like to have Chip Kelly walk into your living room? Even better, what if he came to offer you a scholarship? Impactful. Kelly and the rest of Ohio State's staff are out on the road searching for the next Buckeyes. Where are they going and who are they seeing? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter bring you totally up to speed on the talent acquisi…

On what is a loaded roster, the biggest question for Ohio State entering the 2024 season is the offensive line. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' O-line and what to expect out of them this season. What does the projected starting five look like with spring ball a few weeks in the rear view mirror? Who w…

Quality over quantity. That was the WHAC vibe over the weekend. It wasn't the overflow-type red carpet weekend we often discuss before and after ad nauseam. No, Ohio State hosted an smaller, elite group that included legitimately high-profile prospects. Who was here? How did it go? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to inform you on the weekend's vi…

Today's show delves into various topics about Ohio State football with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Up first on the docket is our breakdown of the Buckeyes' running backs this season. Will TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins prove they are the best 1-2 punch at the RB position in the country this season? How do we feel about true freshmen James P…

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle break down how the transfer portal season went for Ohio State 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…

It is time for another position breakdown on the show and today Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do a deep dive on Ohio State's defensive line. What can be expected from this unit in 2024? How will the Buckeyes' D-line measure up against the nation's best? What does the depth look like? Also, it appears as though those boats were in fact burned. Devin …

Need reasons to invest here today? How about Bill Kurelic tosses a Crystal Ball in the proper direction? Could we interest you in Mark Porter LIVE on the recruiting trail from a previously undisclosed SW Ohio locale? Is that not enough? How about inside info on the next great wide receiver in Ohio? Believe it or not, there's even more than that com…

The offseason is in full swing and we are going to do a series of position breakdowns on the show. We figured we would start with the glamor position for Ohio State: the tight ends. Wait, what? Alright, it might not quite be the marquee position for the Buckeyes, but it will be an important part of Chip Kelly's offense. How is the depth chart shapi…

This past weekend brought out several stars to the Ohio camp circuit. Guess who was there? The Dean. Today is the inaugural NEO College Showcase covering seven schools. Guess who is there? The Grand Poobah. That's right, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back to bring you the latest from the trail - literally. And ... we even witnessed a Buckeye ent…

Could Ohio State set the record with 15 draft picks next year? We think there is a very good chance as we are setting the fake odds at our fake sportsbook at 14.5 players from OSU drafted in 2025. Also, the transfer portal closes after tomorrow and so far OSU has avoided any notable departures. Also, has it been a disappointing offseason for Jake D…

What effect will Chip Kelly have on Ohio State’s offense? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle do a deep dive on that on the Friday 5ish. Also on the docket is talk about OSU’s offensive line, expectations for Jeremiah Smith and thoughts on the NFL Draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…

There were some questions about Ohio State's linebackers entering spring. However, leaving spring there is quite a bit of optimism that the Buckeyes are set up very nicely at linebacker. The projected starters look good with fifth-year senior Cody Simon and junior C.J. Hicks. Also turning in good springs were junior Sonny Styles and third-year soph…

We talk a lot about Ohio State's quarterbacks on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. How confident are we that Will Howard will be the Buckeyes' starter and perform well? If Howard is the starter, it seems likely that another quarterback will transfer. Who might that be? Or is there a legit chance all five scholarship QBs stick around…

The future is so bright we gotta we (goodr) shades. We are talking quarterback and Ohio State, of course. Currently, the Buckeyes QB is an overflow talent situation and we are monitoring ... closely. On display this past weekend down the street from The Shoe at Upper Arlington High, the younger signal callers took the stage. Ohio ... QBs ... big st…