Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

The Friday podcast is loaded with Ohio State football chatter as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the docket: * Every game is now a playoff game for the Buckeyes and that equates to a boatload of fun. * What is the level of concern for the Purdue game tomorrow? What are our final score predictions? * What is up with OSU's offensive line? * While the O-line is not playing up to expectations, the defensive line absolutely is. * What are JBook's thoughts on the Buckeyes' back seven on defense? Did you know Ohio State has the highest-rated corner tandem in the Big Ten? Well, now you do. Jonah will explain more. 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

The Class of 2022 is hitting the recruiting stretch run just as Ohio State's schedule toughens in the regular season's final three weeks. Luckily, today's guest is adept talking both subjects. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong shares the latest recruiting vibes on Jadyn Davis, Hero Kanu, Caden Curry and Carson Hinzman before the Indiana native provides an in-depth breakdown of Purdue. Spend 5ish with us today, '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 Wednesday podcast features Gee Scott Sr. and there is plenty to discuss as he joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State moved up to No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings and there appears to be no doubt that if the Buckeyes win out, they're in. Also on the docket: * Is Mr. Scott surprised Oklahoma is ranked No. 8, behind four one-loss teams? * Ohio State's defense is coming around. They are now No. 47 in total defense and No. 19 in scoring defense. * Does C.J. Stroud need to be somewhat of a threat to run in order for OSU to achieve its goals this season? * Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off one of the best performances by a WR in Ohio State history. Mr. Scott is not surprised. * The Buckeyes' offensive line seems to be struggling. Why? * Thoughts on the matchup with Purdue, who is ranked No. 19 in the CFP. All of that and more is coming your way on a loaded version of 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

All goals remain. That's the macro look at Ohio State. Duane Long is here to take on the micro. * With a few days to soak it in ... what do we make of the win over Nebraska? * The Buckeyes offense has dominated lesser opponents and done just enough against more formidable foes. What's the deal? * How does Michigan State's loss to Purdue affect your view of the rest of the season. Also ... what does Duane think of Purdue? * College Football Playoff rankings will be updated later this evening. Will the Buckeyes move up into the top four? All that and more as we tackle Tuesday. 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's defense continues to make strides in the right direction. The Buckeyes lead the nation in sacks and have simply been better overall since Matt Barnes took over as the shot caller. If this continues, is it as simple as Ryan Day will officially promote Barnes to defensive coordinator next season? Are we getting ahead of ourselves? Of course. That's what we do around here. On the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off one of the best performances for an OSU wide receiver in the history of the program. That's obviously excellent news. The not-so-good news is the offensive line has now struggled in back-to-back performances in the run blocking department. What is to make of the offensive moving forward this season? Also, the Buckeyes will face off against Purdue this Saturday at the Horseshoe. What are thoughts on this matchup? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. 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 got the job done in Lincoln early Saturday afternoon with a 26-17 win over host Nebraska. The most important result: All season goals remain intact. But let's try and provide some context here. Where are the Buckyes on their quest for B1G and CFP titles? What did we learn about the crew in Lincoln? What can expect going forward from Purdue (the next opponent) and the rest of the slate? We called in The People's Champ -- Matt Baxendell -- to put the win in perspective before a deep dive into B1G and national results from yesterday. Spend some of your Sunday with us, '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

With four games remaining in the regular season, where can Ohio State improve the most on each side of the ball. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * Give predictions on the Buckeyes' matchup at Nebraska tomorrow. * Was JBook surprise that OSU was ranked No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings? 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

It's time again for your favorite recruiting exercise: 'The In-or-Out Game' with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. When it comes to this game, simple is good. We give Wiltfong a name remaining on Ohio State's Class of 2022 recruiting board. The question: As of RIGHT NOW, are they in the class or out? We hit all the names in order of 247Sports Composite rating - 15 names in all. That's not all. We get Wiltfong's College Football Playoff selection vibes before talking Buckeyes-Huskers with the trip to Lincoln looming. 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 received very good news when the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2021 were released last night. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 5, meaning if they win out, they will be in the CFP. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more 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've had a few days to think about it. What do we make of the win over Penn State? We know what the national vibe is: Ohio State was the only top 25 team to win on Saturday ... and drop in the rankings released yesterday. Ohio State won ... dropped one spot. Penn State lost ... dropped two spots. Makes sense. Duane Long is here to offer his perspective: What to make of the win? What does it mean going forward? ALSO: Ohio State's red carpet guest list was a true stunner. Duane lets you know who he's focused on as the trail heats up down the stretch. 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 beat Penn State 33-24, but fell a spot in the AP poll. The rankings that really matter -- those from the College Football Playoff committee -- will be released on Tuesday. Where will the Buckeyes be ranked? Will they be sixth like they are in the AP poll? Fifth like the Coaches poll? Higher? Lower? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Additional thoughts on the win over the Nittany Lions. What did we like from the Buckeyes? What did we not like? * Why is C.J. Stroud showing no willingness to run? Is that coming from the coaches, or does he simply have no interest in running? 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

Did you wake up relieved? Excited? Disappointed? Confused? What to make of Ohio State beating Penn State, 33-24, last night at The Shoe. Let's be straight: A win over Penn State is always cause for celebration. But when Ohio State's offense consistently fails to get it done in red zone and its third-down defense is severely lacking ... uneasiness sets in. So we called in The People's Champ -Matt Baxendell - to put the win in perspective before a deep dive into B1G and national results from yesterday. Spend some of your Sunday with us, '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

There is much to discuss on the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. The No. 5 Buckeyes will host No. 20 Penn State tomorrow night and OSU is favored by 18.5 points. What can be expected out of what we thought would be a matchup of top-5 teams as recently as three weeks ago? Also, what do fans need to know about the big recruiting weekend that is in store for the Buckeyes? 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

We are happy to welcome in Tyler Donohue from Lions247 to help break down the matchup between No. 5 Ohio State and No. 20 Penn State. Patrick Murphy hosts the show. 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's Ohio State's biggest recruiting weekend since ... ever? Given what's gone on the last few season, it certainly feels that way. Ohio State hosts Penn State this weekend for a classic B1G tussle under the lights. Expect The Shoe to be at its best. So why not invite a who's who of prospects on Ohio State's radar? The list of expected attendees - the list is so long you have to go here to take it in - rivals any guest list in memory. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide the most comprehensive preview you can get in the time allotted. Ohio State may have invested in red carpet sales given who's expected in Columbus. 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

There are a lot of interesting topics to tackle as Gee Scott Sr. joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is on a roll and has the third-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy. One person who is not surprised in the least is Mr. Scott. * As for the Buckeyes' night game against Penn State this Saturday, how much of an impact can a scene like that have on a recruit? * Ohio State's defense is much improved, but they haven't been tested by a good offense lately. What can we expect from this unit moving forward? 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

Indiana was supposed to have a defense ready to test Ohio State. If that was a test, your Buckeyes got an A+. It's more likely this weekend's tussle with visiting Penn State at The Shoe is a revelatory experience. Duane Long is here to put the win over Indiana in context and preview Penn State as Ohio State begins a much more impactful slate of games. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

They've been beating up on so-so teams, but while your attention was elsewhere, Ohio State has quietly rounded into Playoff form thanks to a post-Oregon staff change and an offensive recharging. Host: Trey Scott Guest: Patrick Murphy Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, 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

Are we witnessing not only the best offense in college football this season, but the best offense in Ohio State history? It sure appears so and it's a lot of fun to watch. Also, the defense is much improved since the early stages of the season and that is a good thing. However, the Buckeyes have played some really bad offenses recently -- such as Indiana this past Saturday -- so how much do we really know about the defense at this stage? Speaking of bad offenses, Penn State is coming to town this Saturday night and Ohio State is favored by 18 points over the Nittany Lions. Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country as recently as three weeks ago, but has dropped to 20th after consecutive losses, including a 20-18 defeat to Illinois in an NCAA-record nine overtimes. Speaking of college football overtime rules, do they need to be changed. An argument for "hell yes" is made on today's show. Dave Biddle flies solo on the Monday 5ish to bring you all of that 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

Not exactly a rusty effort, was it? Ohio State emerged from the bye week rested and ready. Host Indiana suffered the brunt as the Buckeyes won, 54-7, after tallying 44 points before halftime. Offensive dominance has become routine and a matter of national acceptance. The defense? After an early hiccup that group dominated the Hoosiers. Who better to break down the win and what it means than Matt Baxendell - The People's Champ? Bax reviews the trip to Bloomington and the rest of yesterday's college football landscape before we pitch it forward to next week's tussle with Penn State and beyond. Spend some of your Sunday with us, '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

It is Ohio State at Indiana tomorrow night and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to give predictions on the Buckeyes vs. Hoosiers, plus: * Would James Franklin -- who is a Pennsylvania native -- be willing to leave Penn State for USC? * Is OSU defensive end Tyreke Smith going to finish the season strong after a disappointing start? * It has been a big week of recruiting for the Buckeyes and we give a full review. * Can Ohio State get back in the mix for QB recruit Drew Allar? 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 heated up on the recruiting trail, adding Class of 2022 commitments from Kenyatta Jackson and Avery Henry in the last 48 hours. Why stop now? The Buckeyes have also amped their QB recruiting for the class in the wake of Quinn Ewers' move to the Class of 2021 (and Ohio State). Medina's Drew Allar was offered on Sept. 8. Our Mark Porter has a complete video breakdown of Allar you can see here. But Ohio State offered another QB - Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon's Devin Brown - nine days ago. Brown is a USC commitment. Penn State commitment Allar and Brown were also big risers in yesterday's Top247 update. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Brown, Top247 movement and the latest on Zion and Zachariah Branch before Porter joins us after the break for a deep dive on Allar. *** Make sure to check out: PORTER'S EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BREAKDOWN on DREW ALLAR. 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 good news continues to roll in for Ohio State. Head coach Ryan Day informed the media on Tuesday that cornerback Cameron Brown and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett -- who each went down with injuries against Maryland on Nov. 9 -- are expected to return for the Buckeyes this week against Indiana. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * The commitment of high 4-star edge rusher Kenyatta Jackson on Tuesday vaulted OSU from eighth to fifth in the 247Sports Composite team rankings for the 2022 class. More importantly, the Buckeyes are now just slightly behind Alabama for the best class in the nation based on average player ranking. * Ohio State's linebackers seem to be trending in the right direction. But how big of a concern is depth for Al Washington's group? And why isn't Palaie Gaoteote playing more? * What are Bax's thoughts on the matchup with Indiana this week? * There is an interesting thread on The Front Row message board comparing Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson and Texas' Bijan Robinson. They are both outstanding and you could not go wrong with either. But who would you rather have? 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

High four-star defensive end recruit Kenyatta Jackson from the 2022 class will announce his decision today at 2 p.m. ET on CBS HQ. Are the signs pointing in Ohio State's direction? You had better believe it. Duane Long and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus: * What are Duane's thoughts on how the Buckeyes' 2022 class is shaping up thus far? * What are Duane's takes on OSU's matchup with Indiana this week? * Is this about where we thought C.J. Stroud would be at this point in his development? Is he better? Worse? All of that and more is coming your way on the Tuesday 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 will travel to Indiana this Saturday to take on a Hoosier team that everyone expected would be good this season ... but has not been. The Buckeyes are favored by 20.5 points and have a win probability of 90.3 percent over Indiana, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to break down the matchup, plus: * It sounds like the Buckeyes are losing running back Marcus Crowley with an injury, but will likely be getting RB Miyan Williams back from the proverbial doghouse. * What are our takeaways on Matt Barnes as OSU's defensive coordinator thus far. 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

Halfway through the regular season, what are the biggest pleasant surprises for Ohio State on each side of the ball? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * Which four teams will make the College Football Playoff this season? * The Buckeyes should have Miyan Williams back for the Indiana game. What will that mean? 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

Crystal Balls are rolling. Several Class of 2022 targets are ready to cap their recruitment with a much-ballyhooed commitment. Who will land at Ohio State? Who will land elsewhere? Who can put it all in perspective? Prospects in question: Xavier Nwankpa, Kenyatta Jackson, Enai White, Omari Abor. That's four of the nation's top 45 players in the Class of 2022. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide answers. 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 Monica Daniels, mother of Paris Johnson Jr., and Gee Scott Sr. -- father of Gee Scott Jr. -- to today's show for a wide-ranging 20-minute conversation. What are Ohio State's players up to during the off week? (Hint, it's not exactly an off week for them.) Does it seem as though the Buckeyes are beginning to peak at the right time in what appears to be a wide-open race in college football? Also, what are thoughts on players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness from a parents' perspective? And just how close are OSU's parents as a group? All of that and much 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

Ohio State has completed half of its regular season schedule. Six games. Five wins. With a week off to rest and prep for visiting Indiana and the rest of the second-half slate, we take stock of where the Buckeyes currently stand. Do all season goals remain intact? Who will emerge after the break? Which opponent will be the biggest hurdle? We get into those questions and much more with Duane Long. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

Paraphrasing the late Dennis Green, the 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes are who we thought they'd be. Now, it took half the regular season to get there, but there is no doubt Ryan Day's squad has rounded into form. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the 66-17 rout of Maryland and what can be expected from the Buckeyes moving forward this year. How great is this Ohio State offense and quarterback C.J. Stroud? What is standing out about the Buckeyes' defense? Also, what is the toughest remaining game on OSU's schedule? Dare we say it's The Game? Or might it be Penn State or someone else? All of that and much 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

What a difference a day can make. Ohio State looked every bit of possible conference champion and CFP contender on Saturday against visiting Maryland. The Buckeyes won, 66-17, as C.J. Stroud and the offense stage a clinic before over 100,000 sun-drenched devotees. Elsewhere on the B1G and national scenes ... wow. Upheaval. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to put the Buckeyes and everyone else in context. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, ‘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 and Steve Helwagen react to Ohio State's impressive 66-17 win over visiting Maryland 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 exactly is going on with Ohio State redshirt freshman running back Miyan Williams? Jonah Booker says it's a mystery. But one thing that is clear is that the Buckeyes are going to need Williams this season so hopefully everything is fine with the Cincinnati native. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss that situation, plus: * Emeka Egbuka is Ohio State's best kick returner since ...? * What are early impressions about the job Matt Barnes is doing calling the defense? * Ronnie Hickman is emerging as a star for the Buckeyes. * Predictions of OSU's home game tomorrow against Maryland. 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 hosts B1G foe Maryland this weekend. Those Terps should not expect the red carpet. The Buckeyes will also host several coveted recruiting targets on Saturday. Their expectations for red carpet love should be high. Who is on the guest list? Are we on commitment watch? Speaking of impending commitments ... where should we be looking? Can Ohio State win a spirited Midwest recruiting battle with Notre Dame and Iowa? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide wisdom on those and several other topics - including who wins between Iowa and Penn State this Saturday in Iowa City. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

Did C.J. Stroud silence his critics with his performance at Rutgers last Saturday, or was it just one game against a mediocre opponent? Matt Baxendell is leaning way more to the former than the latter. Bax is also confident the Buckeyes will keep things rolling against Maryland at Ohio Stadium this Saturday. 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

C.J. Stroud's week off proved quite beneficial, after all. The redshirt freshman signal caller was nearly flawless in New Jersey. Was it a real preview of what's to come? Now healthy, is Stroud ready to lead Ohio State to the promised land? Duane Long is here to answer that and put in perspective where Ohio State stands in the B1G and nationally after a month or so. Plus, we take a look at two coveted, expected visitors for the Maryland tussle this coming weekend. 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 happy to welcome Doug Lesmerises from Cleveland.com to today's show to discuss the Ohio State beat and all the drama that goes along with it. Doug recently did a 2-part, 4-hour podcast examining the beat, including interviews with many writers on the beat, and he offers his main takeaways on today's show. Why did Doug want to do the podcast? What part do message boards play when covering a team like the Buckeyes? Also, how did Doug become a sportswriter? What were his initial impressions of the Buckeyes' beat when he joined it in 2005? How has it changed? Has he ever gotten into shouting arguments with other reporters? Does Ohio State have the largest beat in all of American sports, including pro sports? 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

That was more like it ... in so many ways. Ohio State hit the road for a convincing B1G win over Rutgers, 52-13, and it wasn't even that close. The Buckeyes were simply dominant before halftime and downshifted after the break. What to make of the win? C.J. Stroud looked tremendous. The Matt Barnes-called defense showed more signs of progress. We also saw the continuation of a Buckeyes youth movement that is incredibly impactful on and off the field. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins to talk about the complete victory plus how the B1G and national results affect Ohio State. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, ‘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 Buckeyes finally looked like we expected they would this season in a rout of Rutgers. Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle react. 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

Presuming C.J. Stroud is Ohio State's starting quarterback for the rest of the season, what is our confidence level in the redshirt freshman from California? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, Steele Chambers stepping up at linebacker for OSU, predictions on tomorrow's game at Rutgers and much 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

Seen the Class of 2022 team recruiting rankings recently? (If not ... here ya go.) There's a B1G team on top - and it's not Ohio State. It's Penn State. The Fighting James Franklins are not only the No. 4-ranked team in the nation, they are building quite a recruiting class. What does this mean for Ohio State? Is this a quantity-over-quality deal right now? Also ... there's a pretty big matzoh ball hanging out there for Penn State (see: It's 75 and sunny everyday in L.A.). 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to offer perspective before weighing in on Ohio State's trip to New Jersey this weekend. 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 happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the show and there is plenty to discuss as he joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * What are Gee's thoughts on the quarterback situation at Ohio State? * What are his takeaways from the K'Vaughan Pope ordeal? * How much is social media impacting college football players? And not necessarily in a positive way. * Thoughts on Saturday's game at Rutgers. 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

An interesting season is about to get even more compelling as a Rutgers trip to see old friend Greg Schiano looms. Ohio State is doing well to provide us with constant chatter and this week it's QB again (among other player defections but we digress). Our Mark Porter broke down every throw Kyle McCord had against Akron - see that right here. Well, what does Duane Long think of McCord? Is he ready? Did he do enough to usurp C.J. Stroud? We tackle that before each making three predictions for the rest of the season that you won't want to miss. Spend 5ish with us today, '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

Kerry Coombs is an excellent recruiter. But now that he is no longer calling the defense for Ohio State, how does that affect the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts, if at all? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to answer that question, plus: * What is the latest on 2022 4-star edge rusher Kenyatta Jackson? * Which offensive linemen might the Buckeyes add to their 2022 class? * Have we ever seen anything like the K'Vaughan Pope situation? * What surprises the Dean most positively and negatively about the 2021 Buckeyes one-third of the way through the regular season? * What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' quarterbacks? 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

That's more like it. Sure, the defense did the usual deal of providing early headache. After that it was a smooth sailing talent show as Ohio State hammered visiting Akron, 59-7, on a crisp Columbus evening. What to make of the win? We welcome the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - and The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - to put it all in perspective. There's also plenty of Ohio State recruiting chatter and a deep dive on B1G and national action from yesterday. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, ‘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

Is it the beginning of the Kyle McCord era at Ohio State? Or is this merely a one-week break for C.J. Stroud and he will be back as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback next week? We don't know yet, but we will find out in the coming weeks. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss OSU's situation quarterbacks, the changes we have seen from the Buckeyes' defense and much 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

Any person with cable can clearly see Ohio State's secondary performance has dropped off. Once a group known for harboring multiple future first rounders, the unit allowed a mediocre signal caller from Tulsa to pass for over 400 yards after making Oregon's QB look like a Heisman Trophy candidate. We've talked about the on-field issues. How about off the field? As in: Will this affect defensive back recruiting? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back with knowledge on Xavier Nwankpa, the all-American safety from Iowa, before delving into Ohio State's coaching upheaval and how it could make recruiting trail waves. We then pepper Steve to reinforce/move off his existing Ohio State Crystal Ball picks for Zion Branch, Carnell Tate, Chris McClellan, Kam Dewberry and Derrick LeBlanc. 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

There is plenty of Ohio State football items to discuss on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * What will happen at the quarterback position for the Buckeyes moving forward? Is it as simple as stick with C.J. Stroud, period? Or with him nursing a bad throwing shoulder, should Kyle McCord or Jack Miller get a chance to show what they can do? * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' defense now that Matt Barnes is calling the shots and not Kerry Coombs. * TreVeyon Henderson is a superstar and the 2021 recruiting class as a whole looks special. A lot of true freshmen are playing big roles on this team, and some of those roles will increase even more. * The field turf at Ohio Stadium is a mess, but won't be replaced until the offseason. 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

Despite the ongoing struggles, Ohio State's goals remain. Style points aren't currently available but a B1G crown and CFP berth is still a possibility. Technically, that is. It doesn't take a 10-year Bucknutter to know Ohio State must improve - drastically in some spots - to continue a realistic trek towards the aforementioned goals. Now there are questions about young QB C.J. Stroud on top of lingering defensive woes. Ryan Day changed his defensive play caller. Will he change the signal caller? Duane Long is here to talk Stroud, the emergence of TreVeyon Henderson, what to make of the defensive adjustments and several offensive linemen on the Ohio State recruiting radar. 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

Yes, life moves fast. We are already one-fourth of the way through Ohio State's 2020 regular season in football. Thus far, the Buckeyes certainly have not looked as good as any of us anticipated. Why is that? And where can the Buckeyes go from here? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss the bad (and there is a lot of that), the good 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