Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

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