About this episode

The episode discusses Ohio State's upcoming game against Ball State and the key recruiting targets visiting for the weekend.

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 ...

People in this episode

Guests: Garrick Hodge, Mark Porter

Topics covered

• Ohio State football
• recruiting
• high school football
• game preview
• weekend itinerary

Keywords

• Ohio State
• Ball State
• recruiting targets
• Garrick Hodge
• Mark Porter
• Deontay Malone
• weekend itinerary
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ohio State, Ball State

Places: Columbus, The Shoe, Massillon

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