Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What stood out the most from Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's press conference on Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy break it down. 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

The media will meet with Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith today at 11:30 a.m. There are a number of things Bucknuts is curious to ask Smith, but at the top of the list is what to do about players being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness in college athletics. Right now, it's basically the wild west with no rules. Should there be regulations? If so, what should they entail? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the scholarship crunch that the football team faces, the Buckeyes' basketball team getting rolling at the right time and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

This is what Ohio State fans pined for. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings hope the Buckeyes can return to defensive dominance. Several years of subpar performances sandwiched around a Jeff Halfey-led radar blip meant change was in order. Now it's about getting current personnel up to speed and finding prospects that best fit the Knowles approach. Translation: Ohio State needs several defensive tackles and safeties - the latter of which has an added emphasis in the scheme. So how is this for synergy? Our Bill Kurelic has identified four safeties and three defensive tackles the Buckeyes are chasing and Duane Long is here to let you know what he thinks of each prospect. (Kurelic has also identified cornerbacks and receivers Ohio State is chasing which we will tackle next Tuesday). We also discuss Payton Kirkland setting up his third Ohio State visit and break down what the Florida offensive lineman brings to the gridiron. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Finally, we had Duane opine on Louisiana linebacker and prime Knowles target Tackett Curtis. If you've seen his video ... you know why. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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

Spring ball is just around the corner and Ohio State is currently six over the limit of 85 scholarships. That obviously means some guys will be on the move before camp begins in early August. Who might some of those players be? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to speculate on how Ryan Day might manage this tricky situation with his roster. Also, is the NCAA at fault for counting "super seniors" against the 85 limit, unlike last year? Or is perhaps another group of people at fault? Furthermore, even though the Buckeyes are over the limit now, might they look to the transfer portal to boost the tight end position? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

Who will be Ohio State's three starting safeties in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? What about the two starting linebackers? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on the "Joe Burrow debate," a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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 again time to go on the Ohio State recruiting trail with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Kurelic and Porter were on the road every weekend during the high school season. There are of course no games now, but there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Ohio State recruiting. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! On today’s show we talk: ** Big changes Kurelic and Porter have seen in the past 15 to 25 years ** Ohio State offensive line target Luke Montgomery who will soon announce his college choice ** What in the world is going on at Michigan ** Porter welcoming in college coaches to his home and joining them virtually in their recruiting rooms Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Can Jim Knowles do what no other Ohio State defensive boss has done? Can he go into Louisiana and secure an elite prospect? We know this: If the Buckeyes don't get Bayou State star linebacker Tackett Curtis it won't be due to a lack of effort. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here and updates Ohio State's quest for Curtis in real time during the show. ** Also: * Comparing Carnell Tate and Garrett Wilson at similar stage. * Has Jim Harbaugh's staff shakeup affected Michigan recruiting? * When Luke Montgomery pledges on Feb. 17 what can we expect? * Who wins the Super Bowl? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Occasionally we solicit questions for the Bucknuts Morning Five via The Front Row message board. Today is one of those days. What are expectations for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in year one in 2022? We start with that one. Also on the docket: * Which players need to step up most for the Buckeyes this season? * What are our best memories of the former Ohio State players who will be playing in the Super Bowl for the Bengals? * What in the world is going on at Michigan? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

Luke Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio. Findlay High is actually three miles closer to the college in Ann Arbor than The Ohio State University in Columbus. Our vibe is proximity won't be the determining factor in his college decision. Ohio's top Class of 2023 prospect has announced Feb.17 as his commitment date. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman boasts a who's who of finalists: Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Clemson and Oklahoma. The Top247 ranks Montgomery as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio. He is tabbed as the country's No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 62 prospect overall per the 247Sports Composite. Duane Long is here to put all of that in context before commenting on possible Ohio State standouts, Jim Harbaugh's goofy offseason and who wins the Super Bowl. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

We have talked a lot about Ohio State's new assistant coaches and also the 2022 recruiting class. But what about the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason: safety Tanner McCalister and linebacker DeaMonte Trayanum? What can fans expect out of them during the 2022 season? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Josh Gattis leaving Michigan to become the offensive coordinator of the Miami Hurricanes. This means the Wolverines will now be replacing both coordinators. What does this say about Jim Harbaugh, if anything? * Speaking of OSU's new coaches, what stood out to Patrick when we met with them last week? Does he think Jim Knowles can turn around the Buckeyes' defense immediately? * Ohio State's men's basketball team looked very good in picking up a win over Maryland on Sunday. What are expectations for the Buckeyes with March Madness right around the corner? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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 a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the festivities. Among the items on the agenda include: * What does JBook think about the four new assistant coaches at Ohio State? And what are his impressions of the 13 new players for the Buckeyes? (11 early-enrollees, 2 transfers.) * Is Cade Stover the odds-on favorite to be the Buckeyes' LEO (hybrid OLB/DE) in Jim Knowles' scheme? * What does JBook think about Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan after flirting with the NFL? All of that and more is coming your way on a robust version of the Friday 5ish. 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

Ohio State signed and then introduced several Class of 2022 commitments yesterday. But was it complete? Despite hectic travel conditions, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checks in during a layover in Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Airport en route (hopefully) to Indianapolis from our CBS Sports Digital home office in Fort Lauderdale. Wiltfong is traveling with the latest on Lebbeus Overton's big move. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! The nation's top Class of 2023 prospect is now in the Class of 2022. The defensive tackle from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton announced his top five. Ohio State made the cut. How hard should we dream here? How should we feel about Ohio State's current '22 haul? As the dust settles from National Signing Day, Wiltfong joins from Gate E35 to let you know exactly where the Buckeyes stand. 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 late signing day, the media met with Ohio State's new assistant coaches on Monday, and today we will interview the 11 early-enrollee freshmen, plus the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason. Also, veteran players like Jerron Cage continue to announce they are returning to Ohio State for another season. As Matt Baxendell says on today's show, there is an "avalanche of good news" right now in Buckeye Nation. Let's talk all about it on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

We are less than 24 hours from National Signing Day and you've come to the right place. 247Sports has all the bells and whistles planned for tomorrow's all-day, extensive, exhaustive coverage of the special day. Will it be a drama-filled time for your Buckeyes? Not likely. The Buckeyes remain in the mix for several targets but none have Crystal Balls rolling towards the 614 currently. Yet, there is much to cover today ... and Duane Long is here. Others topics of discussion: * Super seniors returning/leaving: Depth charged? * Who emerges at tight end? * Left tackle locked up? * Khakis in Minneapolis? Spend 5ish with us thus a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Ohio State will have football media availability for the first time since the Rose Bowl late this afternoon and we are quite excited about it. We are expected to interview head coach Ryan Day, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, new offensive line coach Justin Frye, new cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and new safeties coach Perry Eliano. What are we most curious to hear about from the coaches? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * The Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl and they have four starters who are former Buckeyes. Well, five including Joe Burrow. (Hey, Burrow has a degree from OSU and was on the team for three seasons. He counts. Wait, does he count?) * Resuming a topic from Friday's show, what would Steve think about the Big Ten eliminating divisions? Or would he prefer to keep the East and West? * Steve was in West Lafayette for Ohio State's near-incredible comeback at Purdue in basketball yesterday. The Buckeyes fell short, but are we encouraged by this team overall? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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 again time to go on the Ohio State recruiting trail with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Kurelic and Porter were on the road every weekend during the high school season. The high school games have been over for some time, but there is still plenty to talk about. And today the two again talk about Buckeye recruiting. On today’s show we talk: ** The Buckeyes recruiting in Ohio and landing a commitment from Will Smith ** Newest in-state offer Malik Hartford’s recruitment is blowing up ** Who is next Ohioan to blow up and land an offer from the Buckeyes? ** Cleveland Glenville coming back - program on the rise again ** Talking NIL and what an agent says about it 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

The Big Ten is considering removing divisions. Would this be a good idea? Jonah Booker thinks so. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * Is Mike Macdonald going back to the Ravens a sure sign Jim Harbaugh will be taking an NFL job? * What will Ohio State's starting offensive line look like in 2022? What can Justin Frye do with the group that Greg Studrawa could not? * What are Jonah's thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2022 schedule? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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

247Sports released the final rankings for the Class of 2022 and you've seen all the pomp and circumstance. For Ohio State, will it come down to quarterback? The Buckeyes reeled in a West Coast star. An Ohioan left for State College. Who will shine brighter: Devin Brown or Drew Allar? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Brown-Allar, Christen Miller, Jackson Arnold, Sonny Styles and a whole lot more. That includes an in-depth look at why Ohio State should be a solid favorite in the '22 season opener against visiting Notre Dame. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Ohio State has quite the interesting schedule in 2022. In fact, it might be one of the toughest slates in recent memory for the Buckeyes. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and goes game-by-game and discusses the 2022 schedule. Which contest will be the most difficult for the Buckeyes? Also on the docket: * Late signing day is exactly one week from today. Will there be any last-minute surprises? * Will Omari Abor definitely sign with OSU? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

What's ours is ours ... at least in recruiting. Ohioans capable of suiting up for the Scarlet and Gray need to do so. Case in point: Lakota West's Malik Hartford. We will explain. Will Smith, Jr., did the right thing and joined the fold. Luke Montgomery lives in Ohio. But You Know Who wants him. Badly. It's time to bring it within state borders and discuss several must gets. Duane Long provides the details. We also head south for some intrigue. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

We have a jam-packed agenda on today's show as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State picked up a commitment from 2023 defensive lineman Will Smith Jr. from Dublin Coffman on Sunday, giving the Buckeyes four commits in their 2023 class thus far. Smith is of course the son of the late Will Smith who was a star at Ohio State and in the NFL. Also on the docket: * Which true freshman will make the biggest impact for Ohio State in 2022? * The Joe Burrow-Dwayne Haskins debate -- which was center stage in Columbus during the spring of 2018 -- has resurfaced among OSU fans. We give our opinions as we look back how we felt at the time and our thoughts nearly four years later. * The football world is still on Jim Harbaugh watch. What will he end up doing? * Ohio State continues to get good news in terms of players returning. Nothing that will break the internet, but under-the-radar decisions that could really end up helping the 2022 Buckeyes. The latest being tight end Mitch Rossi returning for a sixth season. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

There is much to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. Is Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class -- which is ranked No. 4 in the country -- being overlooked to a certain degree? Also on the docket: * JBook calls a current Ohio State linebacker a "natural-born head-buster." Who is he talking about? * As a Las Vegas Raiders fan who is also of course an OSU fan, does JBook want Jim Harbaugh coaching the Raiders? Or would he prefer if Harbaugh stayed at Michigan? * What position group will be under the microscope the most for the Buckeyes this spring? * There is good news on the Omari Abor front. * Do the Buckeyes need to land a tight end in the portal? * What are thoughts on OSU's 2022 offensive line? What is JBook's confidence level of Paris Johnson Jr. as the Buckeyes' starting left tackle? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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

Ohio State has released a new coaching staff onto the recruiting trail. There are holes to fill ... we know this. Who are the Buckeyes focused on in the Class of '23? Which QB tops their wish list? Is there going to be a focus on safety given the addition of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator? Who better to get us rolling in '23 than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong? He offers up the latest on: Jackson Arnold, Caleb Downs, Brandon Inniss, Keon Keely, Arch Manning, Tackett Curtis and more. Get smarter on Ohio State recruiting by listening to this podcast. 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

Ohio State made a bit of an under-the-radar move on Tuesday when they hired Matt Guerrieri as senior defensive advisor and analyst. And in our opinion, it was an excellent hiring. Guerrieri is leaving Duke where he was the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * A lot of Buckeye players have decided to return for the 2022 season which is obviously good news. * How do things look at defensive tackle for Ohio State in 2022? * Will Jim Harbaugh stay at Michigan or leave for the Las Vegas Raiders? * Will Omari Abor definitely sign with Ohio State in exactly two weeks? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

You can definitely call it a large announcement. Offensive lineman Dawand Jones announced yesterday he will be returning to Ohio State. That means the expected starting offensive line is intact for the 2022 season. What does Duane Long think of Jones's decision and how the front five will come together. Can this group be the reason for the return of an elite rushing attack? We dive deep on that. Plus, what does Duane think of the staff overhaul and the offer to local legacy Will Smith, Jr. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. 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

You asked and he's here to answer. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, answers your questions from The Front Row message board on today's show. (We apologize that we could not get to all of the questions, but we hit as many as we could.) A lot of ground is covered, including the ethics that come with being a recruiting reporter, the latest with Omari Abor, A.J. Harris, Christen Miller and others, whether OSU is looking for a tight end in the transfer portal and more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is not messing around this offseason. The Buckeyes had the No. 52 total defense in the country in 2021, and Day has overhauled his coaching staff on that side of the ball. In fact, only defensive line coach Larry Johnson remains as a holdover on the defensive staff. Everyone else is out, including linebackers coach Al Washington and Kerry Coombs. Coming to Columbus are safeties coach Perry Eliano from Cincinnati and cornerbacks coach Tim Walton -- a former OSU corner -- from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of the Buckeyes' coaching moves and more on the Friday 5ish. 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

Ohio State added a coach this morning from nearby Cincinnati. Perry Eliano is the new safeties coach. What's Eliano's reputation? How is he on the recruiting trail? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong knows Eliano well and has plenty to say about the addition. Wiltfong also breaks down the addition of Justin Frye - an Indiana native - and how he could help bring more talent to the WHAC. Also: * Will Omari Abor stick with his Ohio State commitment? * Is Christen Miller a legit option for the Buckeyes? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Ohio State made it official on Tuesday: Justin Frye is the Buckeyes' new offensive line coach and will also hold the title of associate head coach for offense. What do we think of this development? We like it. A lot. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss Frye coming to OSU, Bax eats a heaping portion of crow for a prediction he made and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

The college football season is over. The Dawgs were officially 'let out.' Georgia defeated Alabama, 33-18, in Monday night's championship. We are legally obligated to address and figure out how it affects Ohio State. Duane Long is here to comment on Georgia's win before we get into: ** Greg Studrawa's exit ... ** Justin Frye's arrival ... ** Adding Carson Hinzman and Hero Kanu ... ** Duane's super-strong take that made us say: 'Wow.' Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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

We are very happy to welcome in two special guests to the show today: Brian Schottenstein and Cardale Jones. We are dubbing them the "Two-Man Dream Team." Why? Schottenstein is starting a charitable NIL fund for Ohio State athletics and he announced on Saturday that Jones will be his right-hand man in the venture. Brian and Cardale join Dave Biddle to discuss what this means for the Buckeyes, how fans can get involved, further details on the NIL fund and much more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

All signs are pointing toward Justin Frye taking over as Ohio State's new offensive line coach, replacing Greg Studrawa. What do we think about this pending hire? We like it. A lot. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Frye development, plus: * Is Kerry Coombs next to leave the Buckeyes' staff? * How is future OSU quarterback Devin Brown looking at the All-American Bowl practices? * Speaking of the AA Bowl, will Hero Kanu select the Buckeyes during the game tomorrow? * Thoughts on safety Tanner McCallister following Jim Knowles to Ohio State. * And we finish the show with something called NIL gone wild. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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

Everything is bigger in Texas, right? If you are talking Ohio State's contingent at The All American Game in San Antonio you are right on. You know the names: Devin Brown, Caleb Burton, Jyaire Brown, Caden Curry, Kyion Grayes, Tegra Tshabola, Carson Hinzman, Kojo Antwi, Jyaire Brown and George Fitzpatrick. Future Buckeyes ready to show what they're made of. Plus, could Hero Kanu join the fold during Saturday's game (broadcast on NBC at 1 p.m. EST)? We feel good about that impending decision. And we feel good about 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checking in this morning from San Antonio to talk all things Buckeyes and what it's like to travel alongside The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting ... our very own Bill Kurelic. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Our Patrick Murphy tested postive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, but that can't slow him down. Patrick joins Dave Biddle to discuss a variety of topics, including Ohio State landing 4-star offensive lineman Carson Hinzman, the Buckeyes being the favorite to land 4-star defensive tackle Hero Kanu who will announce his decision at Saturday's All-American Bowl, how OSU's win in the Rose Bowl gives them much needed momentum going into the 2022 season, and thoughts on Jim Knowles taking over the Buckeyes' defense and when the media might get a chance to speak with him for the first time. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

How do you blend Rose Bowl glow with high-level recruiting while navigating the transfer portal? It won't be easy. But that's what Duane Long is here to do. **What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now!** We take a look back at Saturday night's thrilling win over Utah and preview what's going on at The All American Bowl in San Antonio before Duane gives you three Buckeyes that need to emerge in '22. It's a power-packed show. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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 has already been a fantastic 2022 for Ohio State. The Buckeyes had a thrilling, come-from-behind win over Utah in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Then on Sunday, OSU got a commitment from Omari Abor, who is the No. 4 edge rusher and the No. 38 overall prospect in the country in the 2022 class. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and does a deep dive on the Rose Bowl, an in-depth look-ahead to the 2022 season for the Buckeyes, and what an important get Abor was for the program. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins Lance Glinn to discuss Abor's commitment to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes, the impact he could make early on, and if he could be next up in a long line of great Ohio State defensive linemen! Host: Lance Glinn Guests: Brian Dohn Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! 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

Never in doubt, right? Right? OK, maybe not. Ohio State defeated Utah, 48-45, in the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. Epic, record-breaking performances? Check. Old problems rearing their ugly head? Check. Resilience shown by the victors? Check. It was a bowl game for the ages and used every second of the clock to determine the winner: Your Buckeyes. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, is here to wax poetic on the game, the future and so much more. Get your Buckeye vibes out with us this a.m., 'Nutters. 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

Ohio State has been chasing Omari Abor for the entire recruiting cycle. How will the chase end? We will find out Sunday ... kinda. Abor will commit live at the Under Armour All-America Game on ESPN2 with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. EST. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the latest, including how Sunday's announcement is just another step in the process. We discuss the Under Armour event - Gabe Powers, C.J. Hicks and Kenyatta Jackson are there - plus next week's All-American Bowl in Texas before introducing you to a pair of key 2024 targets and predicting who emerges victorious in the Rose Bowl. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

A sure sign that the apocalypse is near? The People's Champ of Buckeye Nation, Matt Baxendell, is picking Utah to upset Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Bax joins Dave Biddle to explain his horrible prediction, talk about the opt-outs for OSU, expectations for the 2022 season and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

Ohio State and Utah meet in the Rose Bowl on Friday at 5 p.m. EST. Make sure you have a program. Ohio State will be without four standouts that opted to prep for the 2022 NFL Draft. There will be different names in usual places. Duane Long is here to share vibes on personnel and the opposition as the Grandaddy beckons. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Ohio State is just five days away from playing Utah in the Rose Bowl and there is much to discuss on today's show as Dave Biddle flies solo. First and foremost, the Buckeyes received a very nice gift on Christmas Day when DeaMonte Trayanum announced he was transferring from Arizona State to OSU and will play linebacker for the Buckeyes. What can be expected of him? We discuss that, plus: * We've talked a lot about Jim Knowles, who will take over as Ohio State's defensive coordinator on Jan. 2. But let's talk about him even more because this appears to be a grand slam home run of a hire. * How motivated is OSU to play in the Rose Bowl and how confident should you be in the Buckeyes this Saturday? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

Has Ohio State identified its coach in the secondary for next season? Possibly. The Buckeyes are exploring all talent acquisitions avenues available and these days that means a lot more than just the recruiting trail. The transfer portal is a new way of life and Ohio State is learning to live with it like all programs have to. That means possible Oklahoma State Cowboys en route alongside new Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. It means Ohioans who left for college possibly returning home to finish. It means a whole new world. There's nobody better to offer navigation of this new scene than Bill Kurelic. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting joins us to disperse quality info on portal permutations and how Ohio State plans cap the Class of 2022 recruiting cycle. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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

Much has changed in college football over the last year or so. Major changes that have completely shifted the landscape of the sport we live. Players being able to transfer one time without sitting out a season. Players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness, and boosters more than willing to help their favorite program reel in recruits using NIL money. While it is a good time to be a college football player, what about the sport itself? Is it as great as it always was? Even better? Worse? Too early to tell? What might the future hold? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for an in-depth discussion on this matter, plus we look ahead to Ohio State's Rose Bowl matchup against Utah and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

You asked. We answered. Boom ... that's a show. Bucknutters submitted great questions for today's BM5. Duane Long and I did our best to tackle. Among the topics covered: * Kyle McCord vs. Devin Brown * Class of 2022 impact freshmen * Greg Studrawa ... vibes? * Who replaces Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson? * Who among designated stars gets drafted first? * How badly did we miss Josh Proctor? And that's not all! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

We are 12 days away from Ohio State's matchup against Utah in the Rose Bowl, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about the game, plus: * Steve was midflight on his way to Las Vegas on Thursday when word came down that Ohio State's basketball game against Kentucky was canceled due to a COVID breakout within OSU's program. He tells that interesting story, meaning not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. (Don't worry; it's G rated.) * How big a concern is this moving forward for not just college basketball, but perhaps the college football bowl season? * Which OSU football players are on the fence regarding whether to come back next season or turn pro? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. 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

Are they staying at Ohio State or leaving for the NFL? We learned Thursday evening that cornerback Cameron Brown is returning for a fifth season, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. What about defensive end Zach Harrison, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Sevyn Banks? Also, which players -- if any -- might sit out the Rose Bowl for the Buckeyes? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the Urban Meyer fallout in Jacksonville and whether Meyer will ever coach again, Jim Knowles taking over OSU's defense in 2022 and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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

What a 24-hour gauntlet that was. Ohio State emerged from the first day of the Early Signing Period with the nation's No. 4 overall class. It's a historic class for linebackers ... but is missing a certain cornerback. Where to from here because this class is not done. Also, Ryan Day met with the media yesterday afternoon to touch on the '22 class, Rose Bowl prep and other offseason tribulations. Oh yeah ... Urban Meyer got fired last night. We bring in Bill Kurelic and Steve Helwagen to address the latest on several fronts. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

The commitments came fast and furious at the WHAC this morning. Ohio State added a stellar class - officially. Current 247Sports rankings - which are fluid - have the Buckeyes boasting the No. 4 overall class. But the morning was not totally smooth. Texas, after recently bringing home transfer Quinn Ewers, did it again with an in-state native. Little Elm defensive back Terrance Brooks - verbally committed to Ohio State since June 30 - signed with Texas. What do we make of the haul? How do we feel about adding Caden Curry yesterday and losing Brooks today? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins to add perspective on what is always an impactful day on the calendar. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! 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

The early signing period is less than 24 hours away. These are tense times at all college football program HQs and Ohio State is no different. Years of work will be reflected in the pen strokes of teenagers. Or will it? Ohio State is locked in some tough closing battles. Will Texas be able to flip a state resident? We ask that and so much more of Duane Long on today's show. We talk Terrance Brooks, Miles Frazier, Craig Young and Austin Stogner before Duane's offers up his Top 5 Class of 2022 Buckeye Commitments. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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