Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

What a year 2020 was. Perhaps the most tumultuous 365-day stretch in recent memory ends today. Ohio State has plans to get 2021 rolling in royal fashion. Kicking off the New Year in New Orleans against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl is regal ... indeed. We discuss Buckeyes-Tigers and recruiting - one of Ohio State's prime Class of 2022 targets will announce his college choice on Saturday. So who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong? Nobody ... so he's here. 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

Anna Hickey from Clemson247 -- and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle from Bucknuts -- sat down for a podcast on Wednesday previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State. Several topics are covered on the show, such as the health status of both teams, the rivalry that has brewed between the Tigers and Bucknuts, the cool backstory of Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, how Clemson and OSU match up against each other, predictions on who will win the game and much more. You can listen to the show via the embed above, or via one of the options below. 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

David vs. Goliath? That is what everyone seems to be saying. However, it's more like two very-evenly matched teams from our vantage point. We are now just two days away from the Ohio State-Clemson showdown in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to talk all about it. Included in the show is a breakdown of the game, final score predictions 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

It all comes down to Friday night in The Big Easy. Countless storylines and careers will intersect in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State and Clemson get it on once again. Can the Buckeyes finally turn the tables on the favored (7.5 points) Tigers? Duane Long is here to tell you how he thinks it will go down, why and how. Duane also provides analysis on two defensive line recruiting targets: Kenyatta Jackson and Joshua White. Also: 247Sports West Coast Recruiting Insider Brandon Huffman has the absolute latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, whose recruitment has turned into a tussle between two of the most venerable coaches in the game. 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 rematch featuring Ohio State and Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals is just four days away. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish for a deep dive on the matchup between the No. 2 Tigers (10-1) and the No. 3 Buckeyes (6-0). Plus, would Urban Meyer do well as an NFL head coach? All of that and more is coming your way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is preparing for Clemson. This much we know. Ohio State is also putting the finishing touches on Class of 2021 recruiting while also getting the next few classes rolling. So who better than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to join us as Santa's warms up his sleigh? We break down the latest on the recruiting trail and attempt to put in context the consistent commentary coming from Clemson's head coach. 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

How does Ohio State match up with Clemson? Should the College Football Playoff expand to eight teams in the future? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on the midweek 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

Was it easy? Uhh ... $*&# no. Does that matter now? Absolutely not. Ohio State should make no apology for its College Football Playoff berth and you won't hear one from us. What will you hear today? * Justin Fields: It all comes down to a meeting with nemesis Trevor Lawrence. Can our Georgian top Clemson's Georgian? * Ohio State's offensive line played up to its preseason hype against Northwestern. What can we expect against Clemson? * Two elite recruits - Kyion Grayes and Jaheim Singletary - have recent Crystal Balls rolling towards Columbus. Duane Long is here to break it all down. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ask and you shall receive. Ohio State has wanted a rematch with Clemson ever since the clock hit 0:00 in Glendale, Ariz., last season. And now, the Buckeyes have it. Ohio State will face off against the Tigers in the College Football Playoff in New Orleans on Jan. 1. Which is just 12 days away from now. Dave Biddle flies solo on this edition of the Monday 5ish to talk about the matchup with Clemson, whether the Buckeyes will get several players back who missed the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern due to COVID-19 concerns 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

On Aug. 11, the B1G announced it was canceling the football season. Earlier today (five months and a week later), it was announced Ohio State qualified for the College Football Playoff. So, yeah, it has been anything but a routine season. The Buckeyes defeated Northwestern, 22-10, on Saturday for the B1G title in Indy. The game was kind of like the season ... unpredictable, several highs, several lows and in the end Ohio State plays on. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - joins me to talk about winning the B1G title before we react LIVE to the CFP's announcement of the Final Four. Spend some quality Sunday time 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

What can we say about COVID-related information regarding Ohio State? Not much. But we will say it appears as though the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern will be played on Saturday. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 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

Another National Signing Day, another example of Ohio State's excellence. All 21 verbal commitments put pen to paper yesterday as the Buckeyes emerged from the annual 'holiday' with the nation's No. 2 class. One major target still exists. We break it all down for you. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! We're joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong before CBS expert Brady Quinn, 247Sports recruiting guru Barton Simmons and West Coast insider Brandon Huffman add insight. Finally, we are joined by 5-star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who talks Ohio State commitment and whether or not fellow 5-star Washington State target J.T. Tuimoloau is (ultimately) on his way to Columbus. Oh ... we also chatted B1G title game and of Northwestern is up to the task. 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

Christmas came early for college football fans as today marks the start of the early signing period in recruiting. Ohio State currently has the No. 2 class in the country and is right on Alabama's heels for the No. 1 spot. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about the Buckeyes' class, give some thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings 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

National Signing Day is literally hours away. The College Football Playoff update is even sooner. The Big Ten title game is only a few days away. It's a great time to be a Buckeye. Duane Long joins today to preview NSD and talk Ohio State-Northwestern before 247Sports West Coast insider Brandon Huffman provides the latest on J.T. Tuimolau's recruitment now that Emeka Ebuka is a future Buckeye. 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 on tap for Ohio State's football program this week? Oh, not much. Just signing day for the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday, followed by the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern on Saturday. Other than that, there's really not much happening. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss signing day, the Buckeyes-Wildcats, what OSU's College Football Playoff chances look like and more. All of that is in store for you 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

Will the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the country in the 2021 class Emeka Egbuka, select Ohio State later today? Can the Buckeyes top Alabama for the No. 1 recruiting ranking in the '21 class? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit for that, plus: * If Ohio State beats Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship Game, will the Buckeyes definitely be in the College Football Playoff? * Can the Wildcats give OSU a good game? Do the Buckeyes need to just win, or earn some style points? * What is going on up north at Michigan, specifically with the contract situation involving head coach Jim Harbaugh? 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've discussed Emeka Egbuka's recruitment for untold hours on the BM5 over the last year or so. Egbuka will announce his college commitment tomorrow and we have the insiders to prepare you. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong and 247Sports West Coast Insider Brandon Huffman are here to preview the Washington state star wide receiver's decision. We have a strong feeling you will like what they have to say. We discuss Egbuka, another possibly impending wide receiver addition and the B1G's prudent decision to allow Ohio State into the B1G title tussle. 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

For the first time in 103 years, the Ohio State-Michigan game will not be played. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on this very early version of the Wednesday 5ish to discuss the fallout of that, what it means going forward for the Buckeyes 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

The Game ... is on. We think. We hope. As of now it is all systems go. Michigan is practicing. Too bad for them, so is Ohio State. What will The Game look like? Duane Long is here to talk about our rivals and also offers up a postmortem on Sparty. 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

Ohio State-Michigan is scheduled for this Saturday. Will "The Game" get played? If it doesn't and the Buckeyes can't find another opponent to play this week, will the Big Ten waive the six-game minimum rule to make the Big Ten Championship Game? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish to talk in detail about all of 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 was in desperate need of a game ... but also an impressive showing. Check and check. The Covid-19-ravaged Buckeyes went to East Lansing and hammered Sparty, 52-12. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to talk about the victory and how it affects Ohio State's B1G and CFP goals. Spend 5ish with us this Sunday 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 at Michigan State on Saturday is on. We think. We hope. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday podcast to talk all things Buckeyes-Spartans, whether the Dec. 12 game against Michigan will get played, whether the Big Ten will change its 6-game minimum to be eligible for the conference title game and much 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

What's the magic number? How many games will Ohio State play? How many will ultimately be needed? It's all crazy right about now. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that predicament, surging interest from a 5-star Florida cornerback and Oklahoma finally hosting an elite Ohio State target. 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

Tuesday brought good news for Ohio State as the Buckeyes returned to the practice field after pausing all team activities for three days due to some people in the program testing positive for COVID-19. Then Tuesday evening, the Buckeyes learned they were staying at No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, after many analysts predicted they would drop to No. 5. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that, OSU's upcoming game at Michigan State 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

Snow is falling in Ohio. Will the Buckeyes fall in the College Football Playoff ranking released later Tuesday? Hopefully not. Ohio State was ranked No. 4 a week ago. Dropping one spot means the Buckeyes are left out in the cold. Duane Long is here to talk CFP vibes, Ohio State's tenuous meeting with Michigan State (and the Fighting Khakis, for that matter) before delving deep on two top prospects with interest 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

Will Ohio State's game at Michigan State be played as scheduled this Saturday? Are the Buckeyes most likely going to make the College Football Playoff if they are undefeated, even if they do not play in the Big Ten Championship Game? Dave Biddle flies solo on this edition of the Monday 5ish to talk about those burning questions 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

You know something's up when the BM5 tackles the Saturday a.m. airwaves. Something's up alright. Ohio State's game vs. Illinois was canceled due to Covid-19 cases within the Buckeyes' program. LIMITED TIME OFFFER: JOIN NOW TO BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER FOR 75% OFF USUAL PRICE! The cancellation produced a litany of questions about Ohio State's status going forward. Dave Biddle joined me to try and talk it all out. Sparty on or off? B1G title game status? College Football Playoff chances? All that and more. 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

As of Friday morning, we are hearing it is all systems go for Ohio State's game at Illinois on Saturday (12 p.m. ET; FS1). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give the latest on what we've been told, predictions for tomorrow's game 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

Ohio State is ranked No. 4 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2020, which were released Tuesday night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What did Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs have to say about the Buckeyes' defensive issues? * What are thoughts and predictions of OSU's game at Illinois on Saturday? The Illini are on a 2-game winning streak. But will they be able to give Ohio State a good game? Or is this headed for blowout territory? * The recruiting just keeps getting better for the Buckeyes, who just landed 2022 5-star wide receiver Caleb Burton. All of that and more is coming your way on the "Thanksgiving Eve" version 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

Since our esteemed guest last joined us, Ohio State secured commitments from the No. 1 Class of 2022 QB - Quinn Ewers - and the No. 1 WR - Caleb Burton - and both are from Texas. Is that good? Duane Long is here to put current recruiting exploits in perspective before going deep on what Ohio State needs to do so big leads don't evaporate so darn quickly. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is 4-0, ranked No. 3 in the country and is coming off a win of a top-10 team. Therefore, everyone in Buckeye Nation is of course ... complaining? Yes, that's right. And you can add us to the list of spoiled brats because we wonder aloud on today's show what is wrong with the Buckeyes' defense this season and whether it can be fixed. However, the good news is that Ohio State looks like an elite team -- especially an elite offense -- for large chunks of games. They also appear to have the Big Ten title on near lockdown. The Buckeyes will travel to Illinois this Saturday, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about OSU's defense, how Kerry Coombs is doing as defensive coordinator, the upcoming matchup with the Fighting Illini 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

Third-ranked Ohio State beat No. 9 Indiana, 42-35, at The Shoe on Saturday to improve to 4-0. That's good. But are the Buckeyes dealing with an identity crisis? Is this the squad that routinely builds four-touchdown leads early or the group that lets the opposition back in after halftime? We asked The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - and The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - for their esteemed insight. Both had plenty to say. Also: * Collision course with Fighting Pat Fitzgeralds? * Future Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers ... just how good is he? Spend 5ish with us on a Sunday, 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State continues to clean up on the recruiting front. On Thursday, the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 overall recruit in the country in the 2022 class, quarterback Quinn Ewers from the state of Texas. Ewers de-committed from the Longhorns last month and it did not take him long to decide he wanted to play for Ryan Day and OSU. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all things Ewers, plus: * Give insights and predictions on Ohio State's top-10 showdown against visiting Indiana on Saturday. * Thoughts on family and close friends of OSU's players and coaches no longer being able to attend home games. * Might we see the debut of true freshman cornerback Lejond Cavazos tomorrow against the Hoosiers? And what can fans expect from him? All of that and much more is coming your way on an extended version of the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indiana football sits atop the B1G East. Hoosiers basketball? Not predicted to top B1G. Michigan basketball has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. The football team? Gross. Penn State football? Total wins: 0. Yes, it's 2020 alright. Nothing makes sense (except you know who still kicks tail). To that end: First-place Indiana comes to The Shoe to tussle with Ohio State on Saturday. So who better to bring in than 247Sports Director Steve Wiltfong for insight? The Indiana native talks Hoosiers football, 247Sports recruiting updates and more. 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

It is the top-10 showdown that everyone predicted entering the season. All right, perhaps not, but No. 9 Indiana and No. 3 Ohio State will tangle in the Horseshoe on Saturday, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Also on the docket: * What is a bigger concern for the Buckeyes: the running game or the defensive backs? * Ohio State true freshman offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has started his own foundation to help disabled military veterans and disadvantaged youth athletes. Yes, what a cool thing he is doing. * If Maryland plays this Saturday against Michigan State after canceling its game against Ohio State last week, how will that look to the outside? 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 football on top? Michigan and Penn State football in the cellar? What the $%&* is going on? You know what's going on: It's freakin' 2020. Duane Long and I delve into the wild Saturday matchup that is Ohio State and Indiana for the B1G East's pole position. Seriously ... what the heck? We try to break down all heck. 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

Mark Porter drops by to kick off the week to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is Mark's analysis of Pickerington Central sophomore Sonny Styles? Was Mark surprised Pick Central got hammered by Cincinnati St. Xavier in the Division I state championship game over the weekend in Columbus? Also, What is Mark's background in the football scouting business and even before that? And what are his thoughts on the top-1o matchup this Saturday between Ohio State and Indiana at the Horseshoe? 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

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on Ohio State's game against Maryland being canceled and much more. Should the Terrapins have been forced to forfeit? Why or why not? Should the Big Ten revisit its rule that teams must play at least six games to be eligible for the Big Ten Championship Game? What will the Buckeyes be up to this weekend? All of that and more is coming your way on this Friday the 13th 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

Ohio State was ready for another chance to show the CFP committee what it was made of. But Maryland is the latest program to cancel an event due to Covid-19 and the Buckeyes will be home Saturday because of it. How will this affect Ohio State's title(s) quest? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, finishing the Class of 2021, Buckeye success stories and wrinkled khakis. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is Veterans Day and we salute all the men and women that have served our country. Also on today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle break down Ohio State's upcoming game against Maryland, plus: * What is up with the Buckeyes' defense? Will they play their best game against the Terrapins? * The breakout season that right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere is enjoying. * Michigan and Penn State being 1-5 combined and looking awful while doing it. All of that and much more is coming your way on the midweek 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 is headed to face Maryland this weekend. Will we see the Terps who got rocked by Northwestern or the crew that whacked Penn State? Duane Long is here to provide a Maryland scouting report and also let you know why Justin Fields should be the clear Heisman Trophy favorite after three games. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State did not get many style points in its win over Rutgers, and now the Buckeyes turn their attention to their game at Maryland this Saturday. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give thoughts on how OSU has played through the first three games and to look ahead at the matchup against the Terrapins. 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

So ... which team is it? The first half squad that won by 32? Or the second half crew that lost by 10? Ohio State improved to 3-0 with a 49-27 win over visiting Rutgers on Saturday night. But a 32-point halftime lead was trimmed after the break. We brought in two of the best - Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell - to make sense of 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

Will Saturday night's game against visiting Rutgers provide our first close look at some of Ohio State's talented young players who have not seen the field much through the first two games? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * How concerned is JBook about the Buckeyes' situation at cornerback? * Final score predictions for OSU-Rutgers. * Thoughts on the Big Ten revisting its policy for false-positive tests for COVID-19. Justin Hilliard learned the hard way just how bad the conference's current policy is last Saturday when he was forced to miss the Penn State game. * Tommy Togiai turning into a beast at defensive tackle 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

Ohio State added to its Class of 2022 haul yesterday when North Carolina tight end Benji Gosnell announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. What is Ohio State getting? How does fit alongside fellow tight end recruit Bennett Christian? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, why the Class of 2022 could be even more special than others and why Justin Fields is just so $%#@ good. 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

With junior cornerback Cameron Brown out for the season with an Achilles injury, who will need to step up most for Ohio State at that position? Is it former 5-star recruit Tyreke Johnson? Is it one of the true freshmen? Could it be someone else? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, look ahead to this Saturday night's game against visiting Rutgers, praise the play of OSU's defensive tackles and give thoughts on how the Buckeyes look overall through two games. 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 is 2-0 with its supposed biggest obstacle cleared. But other obstacles remain. What's next after starting cornerback Cam Brown was sidelined? Who steps in? Duane Long is here to discuss that, kudos and concerns after two games, Derrick Davis being a Buckeye (?) and much more. 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

He is the newest member of Bucknuts' staff and he is the best in the business at his craft. Mark Porter joins Dave Biddle on today's show to field questions from Bucknuts subscribers and listeners of the podcast. You won't want to miss this version of 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 is 2-0. Word was the trip to Happy Valley topped the regular season's degree of difficulty chart. So much for that. The Buckeyes dispatched Penn State, 38-25, and the score is a tad misleading. It wasn't that close. Spend some quality time with us on a Sunday as Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell join to break it all down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices