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Vegas vs. Ohio State doubters: Who's right? | Bucknuts Morning 5

Aug 13, 2026 · 37m

Summary

Hosts Dan Rubin, Mark Porter, and Garrett Kodge debate whether Ohio State deserves its preseason number-one ranking despite a difficult schedule and national pundit skepticism. They analyze the 2027 recruiting class, focusing on senior evaluations and potential targets in Ohio for positions like running back and defensive back. The episode also highlights top 2028 safety prospect Casey Barner, reviewing his film and comparing his athletic ability to Caleb Downs.

Topics discussed

Intro, FanDuel ad, and show welcome Ohio State as national favorite and schedule analysis Julian Sayin's physical transformation and hype 2027 recruiting strategy and running back targets Ohio tight ends and wide receiver prospects Defensive line and linebacker recruiting updates Cornerback, safety, and kicker recruiting news Austin Miller commitment and WR room outlook Casey Barner film breakdown and closing thoughts
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