Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

Ohio State got back on the winning track against Tulsa with a 41-20 triumph that was not as easy as the score might indicate. C.J. Stroud was not crisp. Chris Olave was a box score ghost. The defense ... oh, the defense. TreVeyon Henderson broke the school's single-game freshman rushing record in his inaugural start so the day was not without positives. With Akron next on the schedule, we take stock of several situations with long-term permutations for Ohio State's program. Matt Baxendell is here for that and to help break down how the B1G fared before taking a look at national scores relevant to your Buckeyes. 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

Ohio State defeated Tulsa 41-20, but the concerns on defense continue in full force. Also, what is up with the play of OSU QB CJ Stroud? But there was good news too, such as TreVeyon Henderson introducing himself as a superstar on the collegiate level. Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle break it all down for you on our Saturday postgame 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

Who will call the defense for Ohio State Saturday against Tulsa and likely for the remainder of the season? That is the big question that Buckeye fans and media are debating, including on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. JBook gives his thoughts on defensive coaching, defensive personnel, thoughts on the offense, and predictions for the Tulsa game. 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

Help on defense? Yes ... please. This weekend's opponent does not share marquee status - Tulsa is not the national NIKE darling Oregon is - but Ohio State's top visitor this weekend deserves the marquee to himself. Class of 2023 linebacker Troy Bowles is scheduled to be in Columbus this weekend. He can expect that red carpet treatment, especially given his profile among expected visitors. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, pinch hits for 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong, who is on assignment chasing down a Manning family member. Kurelic goes in-depth on Bowles, Chris McClellan, Christen Miller, Hero Kanu and Caden Curry before we get into USC's firing of Clay Helton and what Trojan recruits re-kindled Ohio State's flame. We finish with a quick discussion on QB recruiting. Is Medina's Drew Allar a realistic target for Corey Dennis and Ryan Day? 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 today's show. Is Mr. Scott pessimistic about Ohio State's 2021 season following the loss to Oregon? Actually, he is taking a positive approach and believes the Buckeyes will turn things around. Mr. Scott joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, what changes might be in store for OSU's defense 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

The sun came up again. Yes, 'Nutters, we will be OK. Let's get this thing turned around ... and quick. Will Ohio State need to make serious changes to achieve the lofty goals in front of them? Are there changes that even can be made? Has the defensive ship sailed? Duane Long is here to break it all down. Coaching changes? Personnel changes? Status quo? What is it going to take? Duane has several suggestions - including some drastic personnel ideas. We also get into USC's firing of Clay Helton and what that means for Trojans recruits now back on the market ... or not. 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

Reactions were plentiful following Ohio State's 35-28 loss to Oregon at the Horseshoe on Saturday. We certainly had lots of opinions of our own. After sleeping on it for a couple nights, do we feel any different? What can be made of the 2021 Buckeyes thus far? Where will they go from here? Is there any chance the defense will improve enough for Ohio State to be a legitimate contender to reach their goals? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss some hard truths about this year's squad. 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 did not go as expected. Ohio State welcomed Oregon for a noon start aiming to send a national message. Oh, there was a message sent. But it wasn’t the one we expected. Oregon exposed Ohio State’s defense en route to a 42-35 win. The Buckeyes offense? Not without issues. We tried to pick up the pieces as the sun came up - really, it did - with the People’ Champ, Matt Baxendell, and The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting, 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

Well, that did not go as planned. Ohio State was upset on Saturday by Oregon in Columbus, 35-28. And the Ducks controlled the game throughout. Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle break down what went wrong and where the Buckeyes go from 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

Welcome to this season’s first BM5: Draftcast as we journey towards the NFL Draft scheduled for April of next year in Paradise, Nev. This much we know: Prospects commit to Ohio State with an eye on Sunday football. Besides program achievement while in Columbus, getting to the league is every Buckeye’s priority. Today, we welcome Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst extraordinaire from The Athletic, for almost 30 minutes of pure Buckeye draft geekery. Dane provides in-depth reports on the following Buckeyes: * Garrett Wilson * Chris Olave * Thayer Munford * Nicolas Petit-Frere * Zach Harrison * Tyreke Smith * Haskell Garrett * Seven Banks ALSO: * Petit-Frere vs. Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux is the matchup all NFL scouts want to see on Saturday. How does Dane see it going? * Ohio State is a 14.5-point favorite against the visiting Ducks. Who does Dane have his money on? Get ready to soak in some serious knowledge. 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 Friday 5ish as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. We start off with some bad news as Palaie Gaoteote's appeal was denied by the NCAA yesterday. But then we get into OSU-Oregon talk, and JBook is confident the Buckeyes will be too much for the Ducks. Also, Luke Wypler is looking good as OSU's starting center. 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

Quarterback dominos are in play. When Quinn Ewers opted to re-classify - going from the Class of 2022 to the Class of 2021 - it created a void. Ohio State no longer had a quarterback commitment in the Class of 2022. For now. The Buckeye State's top '22 signal caller - Medina's Drew Allar - is verbally committed to Penn State. For now. As Ohio State readies for a national spotlight tussle with Oregon in The Shoe this weekend, there are also major recruiting implications afoot. Who better to break it all down than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong? 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

Matt Prehm from Duck Territory joins Patrick Murphy for this special podcast to break down the big Oregon at Ohio State matchup 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day declined to comment on the status of defensive backs Josh Proctor, Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown when meeting with the media on Tuesday. We know all three players are dealing with injuries, but are they severe? How concerned should we be about this situation? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' big game against visiting Oregon this Saturday. * Regarding the defensive issues against Minnesota last week, what was the biggest factor: OSU's personnel, OSU's coaching, or Minnesota being good? * Who will lead the team in rushing this season? Miyan Williams or TreVeyon Henderson? 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

Now that you've seen all the combatants ... where should Ohio State rank? Sure, Alabama is a solid No. 1. But No. 2? Is it Georgia? Is it Ohio State? Is it ... another school? Duane Long is here in his Tuesday spot to let you know where the Buckeyes should fit in. Also: * The latest on Ohio offensive lineman Aamil Wagner. No dice? * Ohio State offered Floridia running back Cedric Baxter, Jr. How does he compare to fellow Sunshine State target Richard Young? * Oregon comes calling this week. Will the Ducks quack loud enough? What's the latest on Oregon star Kayvon Thibodeaux? 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 much Ohio State football news to discuss on this Labor Day as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. Some of the items on the agenda include: * Looking back on the Buckeyes' season-opening win over Minnesota. * How concerned are we about the back seven on defense for OSU? * Early thoughts on the Ohio State-Oregon clash this Saturday at the Horseshoe. Buckeyes are favored by 14. * Thoughts from around college football this weekend. All of that and more is coming your way on the Labor Day edition of the 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 season is back ... and so are we. Welcome to 'Almost Live,' our in-season weekend podcast. Today's guest is none other than Bill Kurelic ... The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. Bill was at Class of 2023 phenom Sonny Styles's game on Friday night and has a complete report. Also, Ohio State rolls out the red carpet for recruits this coming weekend for this time in FOREVER as Oregon comes calling. The Dean let's you know who will be in town. We also dive into all of the college football action from the weekend thus far. Shocker ... it looks like Ohio State and Alabama on top again. Spend 5ish with us on a Sunday, '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

Well, Ohio State's season-opener against Minnesota probably didn't go exactly as you anticipated last night, but the Buckeyes emerged with a 45-31 win. What are the main takeaways from the game? What does it mean going forward for the Buckeyes? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss 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

This is not a dress rehearsal. This is not a scrimmage. This is Ohio State football. The Buckeyes open their championship quest tonight in Minneapolis against the Gophers. We could not be more ready. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to loop you in on several storylines that harken back to recruiting before letting you know who is currently a trail target 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

We certainly have a treat for you on today's Bucknuts Morning 5. We are thrilled to be joined by Monica Daniels -- who is the mother of Ohio State starting right guard Paris Johnson Jr. -- and Gee Scott Sr. -- the father of OSU flex tight end Gee Scott Jr. And what a perfect time to have them on the show as the Buckeyes will kick off their 2021 season tomorrow night at Minnesota. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Wednesday 5ish with these two amazing parents of Ohio State players. 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 so close ... so close. It's almost Thursday. It's almost Ohio State football season. We. Can't. Wait. To kill time, Duane Long and I convened to produce a podcast laden with predictions. Who wins: Ohio State or Minnesota ... and why? Who will be Ohio State's best offensive player? Who will be Ohio State's best defensive player? Which teams advance to the B1G Championship? Who wins it? Which four teams advance to the College Football Playoff? Who wins it? Simple show plan. Serious show execution. 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

Game week has arrived for Ohio State as the Buckeyes will open their 2021 season at Minnesota on Thursday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss a bevy of topics, including: * Who will be the Buckeyes' starting linebackers this season? Teradja Mitchell is a safe bet to be one of them. But who will join him? * What will the rotation at running back look like? * What are Steve's expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback? * Might the offensive line do some rotating? * Thoughts on the matchup with the Golden Gophers. Ohio State is favored by 14. 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

We are only six days away from Ohio State's opener at Minnesota and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk about that game plus: * What are JBook's expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback? * Which QBs will still be on the roster in 2022? * Which Buckeyes have been standing out during camp and practices? * The Dean and the Fong have Crystal Balled 2023 linebacker Troy Bowles to the Buckeyes. You know what that means. 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

Perhaps you've heard: Defensive line coaching is an Ohio State strength. Yes, one could make a convincing argument Larry Johnson is the best position coach right now ... in the sport. Is that good? Apparently, word has gotten out. So it's not surprising Ohio State is chasing Lebbeus Overton, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 ... and he is a defensive lineman. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong spoke with Overton recently. How does Ohio State rank in Overton's recently released top 12? Also: * Is Wiltfong about to roll an enormous Crystal Ball towards Columbus? * Not enough? How about the latest on Ohio State's pursuit of Enai White, Caden Curry and Kiyaunta Goodwin. Yep, Steve brings knowledge on those fronts, as well. 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 just eight days away from Ohio State's season-opener at Minnesota, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * What is to make of the alliance between the Big Ten, Pac 12 and ACC? * What are expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback? * What are thoughts on the opener at Minnesota? * What are thoughts on OSU's linebackers this year? 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

Elite tight end to start the class? Check. Crystal Ball for top linebacker on board? Check. Ohio State has begun to craft the Class of 2023. It's been quite the strong beginning. Duane Long goes into detail about how strong a beginning it is. But the prime focus of today is finishing strong in '22. Yes, it's been a strong run so far. But to finish on top the Buckeyes need to gain commitments from several elite prospects. Duane lets you know his five to finish '22. Sit back and enjoy. 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