Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State is a program at a crossroads following an embarrassing loss to visiting Oregon on Saturday. Can the season be salvaged for the Buckeyes? What does the future of the program look like? And what are our thoughts on special teams coordinator Robby Discher getting the pink slip this morning? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and more hard truths on the Monday 5ish. (1:40) - Intro (3:30) - Does Dan agree this feels like the end of an era? (5:30) - Robby Discher fired (9:50) - Feels like the end of the Cooper era (9:56) - Thoughts on Oregon debacle (15:50) - Yes or No Game (26:30) - Imperative to retain recruiting class (31:45) - Loyalty is overrated (34:30) - Forecast for rest of season (45:33) - If Day did leave, who would we want as OSU's coach?

Ohio State jumped out to a 14-0 lead at home against Oregon on Saturday, and were then completely dominated by the Ducks in a loss that all but ends the Buckeyes' major goals for the season. Dave Biddle and our staff have postgame reactions on What We Learned Live. (1:30) - Dave's opening thoughts (8:27) - Heater's initial takeaways (11:00) - Garrick on recruiting (18:07) - Heater & Dave on the state of OSU's program (39:36) - Steve Helwagen joins the show from Ohio Stadium (49:28) - Patrick Murphy from the Horseshoe (101:27) - Dave's parting thoughts

Ohio State will host Oregon tomorrow and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talk all about it on the Friday 5ish. (2:00) - Intro (2:28) - Will we see an angry OSU team? (4:22) - OSU-Oregon predictions (6:25) - USC loss was mostly on the coaches (9:04) - Has Ryan Day lost his fastball? (13:10) - How much faith do we have in Fahey? (16:03) - Jeremiah Smith is once against Heisman favorite (20:52) - Best Bets (23:43) - Buckeyes are healthier this week (26:32) - Glenville/OSHAA drama (31:55) - Dave's parting thoughts

Now we know. Once the College Football Playoff Committee ranked Ohio State No. 12 in the initial rankings released Tuesday evening, it became clear: The Buckeyes need to win out.That is, if they want to make it to the last 12-team playoff before we double the field. Can they do it? Of course. Ohio State will most likely be favored in all four remaining games - including against visiting Oregon on Saturday.Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here. We discussed all sorts of possible permutations given the updated landscape. We then weighed in on how the tussle with Oregon might go. Interesting chatter for sure.This is also a huge weekend in The Shoe for recruiting visitors. Garrick and Mark let you know who is expected to grace the red carpet. It promises to be a royal procession. As if that was not enough, Mark's breaks down the second half of Ohio State's loss at USC in our final helping of medicine.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!(0:00) Welcome to the show(2:40) Ohio State vs. Oregon: Elimination game(41:12) Recruiting red carpet expected attendees(50:53) ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ breaks down second of USC loss(1:02:12) Get 60% off Bucknuts premium access

Today's show with Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy focuses mostly on Ohio State's coaching staff. Where do things stand with each full-time member of the staff? Which of them are meeting expectations? Which ones are leaving a lot to be desired? We also react to Ryan Day's interesting press conference from yesterday and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. (2:00) - Intro (3:05) - Buckeyes No. 12 in CFP rankings (7:45) - Most interesting aspects of Ryan Day's presser (13:07) - Overall thoughts on Day in year 8 as HC (16:25) - Thoughts on Arthur Smith (19:30) - Thoughts on Matt Patricia (26:33) - Offensive position coaches (36:55) - Defensive position coaches (43:03) - Mick Marotti & Robby Discher (48:00) - Dave's parting thoughts

So where do you stand?Will Ohio State win out and pursue the the Big Ten title?Did the loss to USC expose flaws that cannot be fixed?Enter Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter. They fielded the questions above and responded in kind. Then we previewed the guest list for Saturday's tussle with visiting Oregon and there are heavy hitters expected.We finish with medicine. Mark breaks down the first half of the loss to USC on film.Spent 5ish with usthis a.m., 'Nutters!(0:00) Welcome to the show(2:03) Ohio State season on the line against Oregon?(25:17) Recruiting weekend expected visitors list(40:52) Next Buckeye commitment will be … ?(43:32) Mark’s ‘Buck-Eye In The Sky’ breaks down first half against USC

Who is to blame for Ohio State's 30-18 loss at USC on Saturday? Well, there is plenty to go around. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. (1:50) - Intro (2:21) - Dan's thoughts on the USC debacle (10:46) - Is Fahey the answer at QB? (18:37) - Are OSU's goals still reachable? (24:46) - Plenty of blame to go around for Buckeyes

Ohio State lost to USC 30-18 on Saturday and we recap the disappointing performance. Host Dave Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker, Matt Baxendell, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen.

Ohio State and USC will clash tomorrow night in LA, and the Friday 5ish with JBook and Dave gives predictions and much more. (1:50) - Intro (2:20) - Thoughts on Luke Fahey (11:17) - OSU-USC predictions (14:35) - Best Bets (16:04) - Concerned about RB recruiting? (19:36) - Injury update (22:05) - Dom Kelly/Cam Calhoun (24:33) - Patricia to be aggressive? (26:43) - What will be different about the offense? (26:07) - USC will bring its 'A' game (34:00) - Dave's parting thoughts

Has there ever been a more interesting weekend for the Buckeyes? Maybe. But the trip to face USC is kind of like sailing into uncharted waters.We expect it will be Luke Fahey making his first-ever at quarterback ... on the road ... in an important Big Ten matchup ... against his 'hometown' school that did NOT offer him. So there's that.We also know now that Ohio State is almost fully healthy. Austin Siereveld is expected back. Same with Kenyatta Jackson.Garrick Hodge and Mark Porter are here so you know there's also recruiting chatter to enjoy. We talk about new Class of 2027 offers to a Texas running back committed to North Texas and an Illinois wide receiver committed to the Fighting Illini.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!(0:00) Intro(3:04) New running back offer to Texan(13:37) Can Buckeyes flip receiver committed to Illinois?(24:44) Our DEEP dive on USC game this weekend(42:06) Get Bucknuts premium access for 60% off