Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Is it too early to start talking about expectations for Ohio State's 2021 football team? No? Good. Because Dave Biddle does a deep dive on that during today's show. Also, we take a close look at the Buckeyes' 2021 schedule, which is quite an interesting slate. And the show concludes with some OSU basketball talk. The Buckeyes are entering the postseason on a four-game losing streak. Can they get their confidence back at just the right time? We shall see. 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 Friday and it is time for some hot takes. Is Miyan Williams the favorite to emerge as Ohio State's starting running back when the dust settles? Will Tyler Friday start ahead of Zach Harrison at defensive end? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish and JBook is coming strong with opinions on position battles that will be facing the Buckeyes during spring ball, who will be the top-four teams in the Big Ten in 2021 and much 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

Here's a stat that works: The last four out-of-state corners to begin their career at Ohio State and earn a starting spot have been picked in the NFL's first round: Brad Roby, Eli Apple, Damon Arnette and Jeffrey Okudah. Just for good measure, three Ohio native corners have also been taken in the first round during that stretch. It does appear Floridian cornerback Shaun Wade will be picked in the second round. Oh, the calamity. Still, it's an unbelievable recruiting arrow in Ohio State's quiver. It's likely a big reason why the Class of 2022 already boasts Floridian Jaheim Singletary and Louisianan by way of suburban Cincy in Jyaire Brown. And know this: Ohio State is not done. Corners from Florida and Texas have made Buckeye-related news recently. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to address that and also hit on a wide receiver and quarterback headed elsewhere. 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 now know exactly when Ohio State will begin spring football. The Buckeyes will kick off spring drills on Friday, March 19 -- which is just two weeks and two days from today. Then spring ball will culminate with the spring game on Saturday, April 17 at Ohio Stadium. Will there be fans in the stands? Well, athletic director Gene Smith says a final decision has not been made on that front, but one person who thinks fans should definitely be allowed inside the Horseshoe for the spring game is Matt Baxendell. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss all of that, the roles of new analysts Paul Rhoads and Todd Fitch, what to expect from OSU's rivals to the north in 2021 (is this Jim Harbaugh's final year?) 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

Ohio State has a roster basically every other college football team covets. But that doesn't mean it's a finished product. Not at all. So should the Buckeyes pursue a transfer at ... say ... cornerback? Should they pursue an elite tight end now available? Duane Long is here to let you know when it's right to take a transfer ... and when it's time to pass. Several high-profile exits prompted this chat. We also do a deep dive on Mater Dei wide receiver C.J. Williams, the California star with an offer list that halts traffic. 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

March is here and the Monday 5ish is loaded with information and opinions on Ohio State football (and a little on basketball too). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle and the following is on the agenda: * The Buckeyes landing four-star wide receiver Kyion Grayes on Sunday, giving them 11 commitments in their 2022 class and extending their lead over LSU for the No. 1 class in the nation. * How will the transfer portal affect Ohio State's roster this offseason, both in terms of arrivals and departures? * Who is Patrick's pick to win Ohio State's quarterback competition between CJ Stroud, Jack Miller and Kyle McCord? * Speaking of QB compeitions, Michigan added transfer Alan Bowman from Texas Tech. We give our thoughts on that and about the state of the program in Ann Arbor. * Ohio State's basketball team certainly is not beginning March feeling good about themselves. They were smoked by Iowa on Sunday and have now lost three straight games. All of that and more is coming you 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

Over the last couple of days, I posted a projected spring depth chart for Ohio State on both sides of the ball. On today's show, Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to tell me where I was wrong. And where I was right. But telling me where I was wrong is more fun. And you can join in on the fun on the Friday 5ish for that and much 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

Ohio State secured Class of 2021 commitments from four of 247Sports' top 10 players and remains in the running for No. 1-ranked J.T. Tuimoloau. Here's great news: You can expect an encore performance. The Buckeyes already have Class of 2022's No. 1-ranked Quinn Ewers in the fold. Fellow Texan Caleb Burton, the No. 9-ranked prospect, is also Columbus bound. But wait ... there's more. Possibly a lot more. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to share buzz on where the top uncommitted prospects are considering and let's just say Ohio State came up ... multiple times. 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 will kick off spring practice next month and on today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to take a look at some of the key position battles facing the Buckeyes and which players might prevail in those competitions. Ohio State will have five new starters on offense and six new starters on defense in 2021. Also, what is the latest on the recruitment of 5-star defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau? 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

Ohio State's staff can't hit the road to recruit but is still spreading the love. An offer to a Florida defensive back went out yesterday. Who is he and what does Duane Long think of him? Also: * Duane gives you three Buckeyes that have seen the field in their career but need to step it up to do so again. It's his three 'on the spot.' * We also take a look at who is available in the transfer portal in the new rankings before 247Sports Midwest Recruiting Analyst Allen Trieu joins to quantify the gap between Ohio State and the rest of the B1G on the recruiting trail. 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

Spring football will kick off for Ohio State sometime in mid-March and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss the main storylines for the Buckeyes from a personnel standpoint. In particular, what can fans expect at quarterback, running back, linebacker and cornerback? Also, will there be fans at the spring game? What about during the 2021 season itself? And we close the show talking about OSU basketball. The Buckeyes fell just short against Michigan on Sunday, but it was a great game. 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 could not be more thrilled to have added Mark Porter to the Bucknuts staff. The Scouting Ohio guru is the premier voice on Ohio recruiting and is showing us why. Today, we do a deep dive on how Porter gathers his info for college programs across the country as we discuss: * Luke Montgomery - Offered yesterday and Crystal Balls followed soon thereafter. * Who uses Scouting Ohio? * How does Mark identify an Ohio State-caliber prospect? * Who are the 'DIFFERENT HUMANS' he has seen (see list and scouting reports below). Spend 5ish with us this a.m.! **PORTER'S DIFFERENT HUMANS** * Defensive lineman J.T. Tuimolaou * Defensive end Jack Sawyer * Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka * Defensive tackle Walter Nolen * Linebacker C.J. Hicks 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

It's Thursday and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back in his usual slot after a semi-restful vacation. He explains. Wiltfong also brings you the latest on several key Ohio State recruiting targets: * Kiyaunta Goodwin - Indiana's top big man and it's not hoops. * Walter Nolen - Wiltfong just spoke with Nolen's father. What's the latest? * Addison Nichols - Can the Buckeyes beat the Bulldogs for a Peach State native? * Zion Branch - Has Bishop Gorman produced another elite safety prospect in the 'Bubba Bolden' mold? Answers to these burning recruiting questions await! 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

This much we know about college football: It's Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson ... and everyone else. How do the Buckeyes plan to emerge from the trio of excellence? Cue Boy George. Why would we do such a thing? Because today's show is about the 'culture club' that Ryan Day is building and why it has made Columbus such an attractive place for current and future residents. 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

Big man. Even bigger impression? It's Tuesday and that means Duane Long is here and our offensive-line loving aficionado offers his thoughts on Kiyaunta Goodwin following his Best of The Midwest performance over the weekend. Let's just say Duane was ... uhhh ... impressed. Where does Goodwin now rank on the Class of 2022 priority list? Then it's a deep dive on the season ahead's greatest concern: Inexperience at linebacker or the questions in the secondary? 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

Snow is falling in Ohio and Dave Biddle is on vacation. But the show must go on! Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin to predict how Ohio State's offensive and defensive lines will look once the pads come back on. Also, Chris Holtmann and Co. are cruising. Current projections have the Buckeyes as an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed. Can they win it 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

Al Washington is returning to Ohio State with a bigger role and more money, but he still turned down $1.5 million per year to become Tennessee's defensive coordinator. How big of a win was this for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the recent hirings of analysts Paul Rhoads and Todd Fitch, and that the NCAA could extend the dead period in recruiting and how that might impact 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

There will be no Orange Creamsicle flavoring in Ohio State's recipe for the season ahead. Tennessee's pursuit of Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington? It's over. Big Al is staying in C-bus. Ohio State's interest in Vols transfer linebacker Henry To'o To'o? He's likely headed to Tuscaloosa. What does it mean for the Buckeyes? The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic is here for the vacationing Steve Wiltfong to touch on Washington's recruiting prowess retained and why it was always heading home or 'Bama for To'o To'o before offering the latest on the recruiting calendar will shake out over the next few months. 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

It seemed imminent that we would have a verdict on the Al Washington situation by Tuesday. Now it's Wednesday. What is the latest with Washington? Is he staying at Ohio State or leaving for Tennessee? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and 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

Tennessee and new head coach Josh Heupel are in hot pursuit of Ohio State's Al Washington. Will a promotion to defensive coordinator in Knoxville be enough? Will Ohio State sweeten his current spot to make him stay? Duane Long is here and we discuss. Also on the docket: * Who emerges to fill the Justin Fields void? * After years of shaky depth, the offensive line is loaded. Who starts? * We are also joined by 247Sports experts who let you know which freshmen will shine early for Ohio State. 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

Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? Will the Buckeyes actively look at the portal to try and find a player that can boost their secondary? Is Tennessee courting Al Washington for their defensive coordinator job and will he stay at OSU? These are some of the many topics Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle tackle 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 does Jonah Booker think of the recent staff moves at Ohio State? Well, he's in a wait-and-see mode, but he makes no bones that it's a "big risk" for head coach Ryan Day. What can be expected from Matt Barnes and Parker Fleming? Also, how will things shake out at running back for the Buckeyes in 2021? JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and much 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 exited National Signing Day with the nation's No. 2 class and the cycle's top target still in reach. That means today we turn our focus towards the Class of 2022. We do so with great joy. The Buckeyes are off to a tremendous start. What does it all mean? How do we put in '21 in context as we shift to '22? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to bring the goods. 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

Signing day has arrived and Ohio State is going to finish with the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation, which has happened quite often since 2012. 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 are less than 24 hours from National Signing Day. All eyes are fixated on California and Raesjon Davis. The 5-star linebacker will announce his commitment live on 247Sports. Will he pick the good guys? Duane Long is here to offer insight. Then we are joined by Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic. Brugler was in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl and has complete breakdowns of every Buckeye in attendance. Plus, the latest with Justin Fields and the NFL's quarterback musical chairs. All that and a great deal to become a Bucknutter! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.! 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

Late signing day for the 2021 class is Wednesday and the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, drops by to answer your questions from the Front Row message board. You will get the latest on Raesjon Davis, J.T. Tuimoloau and much more. You won't want to miss this 30-minute edition of the Monday 5ish as a tremendous amount of ground is covered. 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 locked and loaded Friday as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual end-of-week visit. Among the topics on the agenda: * 5-star defensive lineman JT Tuimoloau will not sign on signing day this coming Wednesday. What does that mean for Ohio State? * What is the latest on 2021 linebacker recruit Raesjon Davis? * Who will likely be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 2021? * Will Ohio State tap into the transfer portal once again? The Buckeyes have had a lot of success the last two seasons doing so. 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

National Signing Day is six days away. But Ohio State is not close to putting the finishing touches on the Class of 2021? Why? Good question and thankfully, we have the answer man. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to handle the following queries. * When will wire-to-wire No. 1 prospect J.T. Tuimolaou commit? * Did the visit to Columbus last week tip the scale for Raesjon Davis? * Kyion Grayes loves Ohio State. If so ... why no commitment as yet? * Could a move to Ohio following a Buckeye commitment not end with attending college in Columbus? We talk Jyaire Brown. * Khakis vs. Common Sense: Who leads for Will Johnson? * Which Florida defensive back and future Buckeye caused Wiltfong to heap on the praise? (Hint: Jaheim Singletary) 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 a special guest on today's show as we welcome in Steve Deace, host of Michigan Podcast. Why do so many Buckeye fans watch/listen to Steve's podcast? Because he keeps it very real. Steve drops by for nearly a 25-minute conversation on today's show with Dave Biddle that you will not want to miss as it covers a tremendous amount of ground. What does Steve think about Michigan retaining Jim Harbaugh as head coach? What are his thoughts on the new assistant coaches in Ann Arbor? Did the Wolverines duck Ohio State this past season? Who will be UM's quarterback in 2021? All of that and much more is covered on this edition 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

Ohio State's roster is going to be impressive next season. The exact makeup of said roster is still in flux. Given the new transfer rules we have entered uncharted waters. Will the Buckeyes take advantage? Duane Long is here to break it all down. We discuss California linebacker Raesjon Davis and his family's visit to Columbus this weekend. Are the Buckeyes really in the mix? There are several high-profile 'possible' transfers looking for a new home. Will that home be Columbus? Duane has two names he's ready to pencil in. We finish with a look at the freshmen in the mix and who will see the field first. 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

What is Ryan Day looking for as he searches for Greg Mattison's replacement? Will it be someone who will have a lot of say in how Ohio State operates its defense? Will it be someone with a lot of experience, or perhaps a younger coach on the rise? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that plus: * How much do we know about Kerry Coombs as defensive coordinator after just eight games? * Who will be Ohio State's starting linebackers in 2021? * What are the Buckeyes doing now in terms of their workouts with Mickey Marotti and his staff? * Which players that returned to OSU for another season surprised Patrick the most? 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 have officially flipped to the offseason. It's recruiting and personnel - players and staff - that will carry chatter now. Given that we have two mainstays - Bill Kurelic and Dave Biddle - to get you all learned up here on a Sunday morning. The Dean brings you completely up to speed on the recruiting trail before Dave talks 2021 QB, Greg Mattison's replacement and why Corey Linsley is extra important today. 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

There is a ton of Ohio State football topics to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics on the agenda: * The transfer portal has already changed the landscape of college football and that will just be amplified going forward. How will it impact the Buckeyes this offseason, both in terms of arrivals and departures? * Of Ohio State's players who decided to stay or turn pro, who surprised JBook? * Who will be the next starting quarterback for the Buckeyes? * Which young cornerbacks will step up for OSU in 2021? * What is the latest on 2021 recruiting for the Buckeyes? * Jonah predicted it would happen and it did: Dwayne Haskins has signed with the Steelers. 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

Does Ohio State's staff remember how to host an elite recruit? Let's hope. One of two remaining Class of 2021 targets - California linebacker Raesjohn Davis - is visiting Columbus this weekend. Also: * Do the Buckeyes really lead for Will Johnson? * Could JT. Tuimoloau skip National Signing Day? * Chris Hummer and Trey Scott of 247Sports' College Football Daily podcast break down the importance of Chris Olave's decision to return for his senior season. 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 kept rolling in for Ohio State on Tuesday as defensive tackle Haskell Garrett announced he would be returning for another season with the Buckeyes. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much 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

Will he or won't he? Did he or didn't he? The NFL Draft's early entry deadline was yesterday and it made for a wild ride in Columbus. We were sad to see several Buckeyes go. We were surprised to see several Buckeyes stay. Duane Long is here to help break it all down. 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 to discuss on this MLK Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Dave Biddle flies solo. What can be expected from the 2021 Buckeyes? How surprising is it that Thayer Munford is returning for a fifth season? Is CJ Stroud the heir apparent to Justin Fields? Is Greg Mattison going to retire? And how will Urban Meyer do with the Jacksonville Jaguars? 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's our first weekend without Ohio State football - or at least the threat of it - for several months. Given the rollercoaster ride we just enjoyed/endured, a weekend pod was in order. The People's Champ and The Dean. Sounds like a sitcom for the whole family. But it's today's guest list: Matt Baxendell and Bill Kurelic. We try and put the 2020 season into perspective before taking on the questions that need answering for 2021. Team insight? Check. Recruiting vibes? Affirmative. 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

It is Friday and there is plenty to discuss as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show. How will Urban Meyer do with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Will Mark Pantoni follow him back to the Sunshine State? We already know Mickey Marotti is staying in Columbus, which is fantastic news. Also, what are JBook's thoughts as we look back on the loss to Alabama in the national title game and the 2020 season in general. Was the season a success for the Buckeyes? And what is an early outlook on how Ohio State's 2021 season could shape up? 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 to turn the page. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to help us move on. * Did the loss to 'Bama affect Ohio State's recruiting pitch? * Was Steve Sarkisian's offensive wizardry enough to tempt Texas-bound Buckeyes? * Did the loss to Nick Saban and Co. tip the J.T. Tuimoloau scale towards Tuscaloosa? * Will Urban Meyer bring quality Ohio staffers to Florida? 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

Is it too early to talk about how Ohio State's team will look in 2021? Of course not. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to look at how the Buckeyes might perform next season and more. Also, what is Bax's confidence level in Kerry Coombs as OSU's defensive coordinator? 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

Ohio State made it to the mountaintop. Unfortunately, Alabama was already there. Devonta Smith keyed an offensive avalanche that buried the Buckeyes in a 52-24 title game win on Monday in Miami. How are we processing the end of what can only be described as a WHACKY five-month or so ride since the season was canceled? Wait ... what? Duane Long is here to offer his postmortem on both the game and season before we take a peek at the massive personnel changes ahead in '21. 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 day has come. Back in August when the B1G braintrust canceled the season this was not even a dream. But it has become a reality. Ohio State meets Alabama tonight in the CFP National Championship. After slaying one demon in Dabo and Co., the Buckeyes are in Miami to face off against the top-ranked and (heavily) favored Crimson Tide. Should Ohio State even show up? Do they belong on the same field as the vaunted Fighting Sabans? Yes ... yes, they do. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin break it all down for you as time stands still for about another 10 hours or so. 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

All right, it's not the morning. But the Big *Ten* has 14 teams in it, so we're not going to get too caught up on details. Well, unless those details include thoughts on Ohio State-Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. We have plenty of those. Our Patrick Murphy joined Trey Scott from 247Sports and Charlie Potter from BamaOnline for a special podcast that breaks down what you need to know about the Buckeyes and Crimson Tide facing off for all the marbles in Miami. 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

Alabama is an 8-point favorite, Ohio State might be without players due to COVID-19, and therefore the Crimson Tide have the obvious edge over the Buckeyes in the national championship game, right? Not if you ask our Jonah Booker. JBook joins Dave Biddle on the Friday 5ish to discuss the matchup with Bama, thoughts on Justin Fields' status for the game and much 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

If you're a die-hard BM5 fan, today is for you. Ohio State is prepping for a title tussle so we fashioned a pod worthy of that quest. It's a power-packed show with three - yes, THREE! - guests: * 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has the latest on Zach Rice, Dallan Hayden and Kam Deweberry before talking Texas recruiting/Steve Sarkisian and making a Monday night pick. * NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler from The Athletic leads a draft deep dive on Justin Fields, Trey Sermon, Chris Olave, Jeremy Ruckert, Wyatt Davis, Josh Myers, Thayer Munford, Shaun Wade, Tommy Togiai, Haskell Garrett, Pete Werner, Tuf Borland, Baron Browning and Justin Hilliard. Brugler also made his Monday night pick. * J.T. Tuimolaou is Ohio State's prime remaining Class of 2021 target. The Washington state native joins 247Sports West Coast insider Brandon Huffman to talk about his recruitment and how Monday night could factor in his decision. Spend WAY MORE than 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

It has only been five days since Ohio State's exhilarating win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. And now there is only five days until the Buckeyes square off with Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give thoughts on the Buckeyes-Crimson Tide matchup, whether Ohio State should still follow Big Ten protocols when it comes to testing for COVID-19, the evolution of OSU running back Trey Sermon into a complete force, the status of Justin Fields, and of course a look back at the win over Clemson. 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

Did you see a nude reveler running the Columbus streets in the wee hours of Friday night? Was there an image burned into your retinas for life? Just imagine if Ohio State wins again! Yes, Duane Long is here to revel in Ohio State's necked jaunt-quality win over Clemson on Friday night in New Orleans. Ahh, the Sugar Bowl was just so sweet. We talk silencing Dabo, prepping for 'Bama, adding an elite Florida defensive back and possibly attracting the nation's best offensive lineman to Columbus. Try and keep your clothes on while spending 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 already big fans of 2021. The year of course began with Ohio State's 49-28 beatdown of Clemson in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bowl on Friday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to look back on that glorious game, look ahead to the national championship matchup with Alabama and more. All of that 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

Admit it: In your wildest Buckeye dreams you didn't think it would go that well. It did. Ohio State hammered Clemson, 49-28, in New Orleans on Friday night. Yes, the Sugar Bowl was teeth-achingly sweet, indeed. Justin Fields anchored a performance for the ages and the Buckeyes move on to face Alabama for the College Football Playoff national title. But this morning is about basking. It's about making Kerry Coombs confetti angels. Dave Biddle and The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - are here to gloat .. err ... break it all down. 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