Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Randy Wade, the father of Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade, is organizing a protest at the Big Ten offices in Rosemont, Illinois, today, and he is expected to be joined by several other parents of Big Ten football players. Now the question is whether Wade's protest will work. Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle for a special edition of the Friday 5ish to give thoughts on the protest and what might come out of it. Also, is a winter/spring season a viable option? Could all of this negatively affect the Buckeyes' recruiting? 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 have something interesting to feature today: positivity. That's because we are talking recruiting. That's because we have 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong here. Our topics: * The latest on elite receiver Emeka Egbuka. Are the Buckeyes strengthening their stance? * Dasan McCullough joined the fold. Wiltfong's Crystal Ball was first. He opines without gloating. * Kiyaunte Goodwin could be the most impressive Class of 2022 lineman and likes the Buckeyes. * Has Ohio State found its next elite defensive end for the lineage? Spend 5ish with is 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? JOIN NOW AND GET 50% OFF TO BE 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

Just when we were ready to give up on the idea of Ohio State playing football this fall, Jeff Snook reported late Tuesday night that Gene Smith and Ohio State are leading a charge to try and get a total of six Big Ten teams to play a 10-game, round-robin schedule that would begin in October. Will this plan work? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss this idea in detail and whether it's possible it will happen. Also, the Buckeyes picked up a commitment from high four-star athlete Dasan McCullough on Tuesday, adding to their already-impressive 2022 recruiting class. All of that and more is in store for you 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

Pee wee? Check. High school? Check. NFL? Check. Ohio State? Checked out. Four levels of football in Ohio and as of now only the Buckeyes will be sidelined. Is this possible? Oh, and will Ohio State also have to watch as SEC, ACC and Big 12 teams actually ... you know ... play football? We hit that and then skew positive to talk recruiting with Duane Long. 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? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER FOR 50% OFF USUAL PRICE! 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

Justin Fields is throwing a proverbial hail mary to try and save the Big Ten's 2020 football season. The Ohio State junior quarterback started a petition on Sunday urging the Big Ten to reinstate the season immediately, and the petition already has over a quarter-million signatures. Can this work? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to talk about the biggest story in the sports world today. 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 been three days since the Big Ten canceled the 2020 football season and we are still going through the stages of grief. Spoiler alert: Acceptance has still not arrived on the radar. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to talk about the conference's decision, what it means for Ohio State moving forward, who will be the next starting quarterback for the Buckeyes when they do play again 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

How will Ohio State's recruiting be impacted by the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall? Steve Wiltfong joins Dave Biddle to give his insights on that and much more on today's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news we all feared came down on Tuesday as the Big Ten canceled its 2020 football season. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to sift through the wreckage on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Big Ten was reportedly on the verge of canceling its 2020 football season on Monday, until an avalanche of backlash came the conference's way. There were even head coaches in the Big Ten threatening to leave for a different conference for this season if the Big Ten called off it season. The Big Ten's presidents will meet today at 10:30 a.m. and a decision is expected after that. What will the outcome of the meeting be? And what exactly happened on Monday with all of the information (and misinformation) that was out there? Duane Long joins Dave Biddle for that and much more on the Tuesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 college football season appears to be in limbo after a weekend meeting among the commissioners and presidents of the Power 5 athletic conferences. Several outlets have reported that momentum is building to cancel or postpone the season. Meanwhile, droves of college football players and parents across the country have expressed their desire to play. Which begs the question: Why is what the players and their parents want seemingly being ignored by college administrators? Bill Kurelic joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that on today's show, and of course we talk a lot about recruiting as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held a lengthy Zoom call with the media on Thursday and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss the high points from Day on today's show. The Buckeyes' boss is confident in the depth at running back. And also had glowing things to say about right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. Also, Day was asked about Bucknuts' report regarding a beef with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, but declined to speak about it. What else stood out from Day's call with reporters? And what stands out about Ohio State's 2020 football schedule, which was released on Wednesday? The Friday 5ish has 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 is putting the finishing touches on the top-ranked recruiting class in the 2021 cycle. Is there a Pennsylvanian still ready to join the fold? An NFL legacy target who makes us think of Clemson star Isaiah Simmons? Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER FOR 50% OFF USUAL PRICE! Yep ... but for the Class of 2022. Oh, and how about the top Class of 2020 commitment for Ohio State? Who is going to make the biggest impact this season? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom. 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! 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 Big Ten announced the 2020 football schedule this morning. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin were like kids on Christmas. How did they feel about the presents under the tree? You can listen now as Dave and Dan offered up their live reaction to the release. 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

We are still anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the Big Ten's 2020 football schedule, which could come down any moment. In the meantime, we tell you what we are hearing on that front. Bill Kurelic joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * How strong is the crop of 2022 recruits from the state of Ohio? The group is obviously led by Gabe Powers who committed to the Buckeyes on Saturday. But how does this class compare to recent classes from Ohio? * Looking out of state in the 2022 class, what is the latest on athletes Keon Sabb and Dasan McCullough? * What is Bill hearing from high school football coaches? Are they optimistic there will be a season this fall? * If there is no HS football this year in Ohio, how would that affect recruits? All of that and more is coming your way on the Tuesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday, Ohio State landed the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio in the 2022 class, Gabe Powers from Marysville. He is also ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker and the No. 45 overall prospect in the country. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about Powers becoming a Buckeye. Plus, what will the 2020 Big Ten football schedule look like and when will it be released? Will it be any day now? 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

What is the 2020 season going to look like? Lots of conference games in the Big Ten ... and the ACC ... and the SEC ... and the ... you get the picture. All have followed the Big Ten's lead. What does that mean for scheduling and how we determine who gets to hold up a trophy later on? Could it mean Ohio State plays Michigan in September? The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to opine on that and a Steve Wiltfong Crystal Ball turned in for a recruit in a place we don't often see Buckeyes.. 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

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back from vacation. And he brought gifts. What's the latest on Kyle McCord? Wiltfong was with him this past weekend. How about Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh and Rocco Spindler Wiltfong has the latest. 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

Ohio State announced seating capacity plans for the football season yesterday. Who gets in? We shall see. Certainly not everyone. But how excited are we that plans continue to be made for the season ... mean they will play football? More excited now than before that announcement. Patrick Murphy is here to discuss that, when Ohio State's schedule could be released , what it might look like and then we finish with a defensive end deep dive. 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

Ohio State is No. 1 in 2021. Ryan Day and Co. are crafting an epic recruiting class. Is an encore coming? Duane Long is here to serve up his top five most wanted Buckeye targets for the next class cycle. Think linebacker, defensive and quarterback. But think about listening right now. 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 open the week with Dan Rubin subbing for the vacationing Dave Biddle and welcome Steve Helwagen back from a week off. There was plenty to discuss: * What is it like to be an Ohio State player on this Monday morning? What is the schedule and when do the pads really come on? * Urban Meyer has weighed in on what he thinks a conference only schedule will look like and now it's Steve's turn to take a shot. * How big was the addition of Malaki Branham for Chris Holtmann and Co.? What does it mean for recruiting what can Branham do on the court? 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

On-field walk-throughs begin today for Ohio State's football team and preseason camp is just two weeks away. Yes, exciting news indeed. What will the Buckeyes be up to over the next two weeks? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on OSU's opener possibly still being on Sept. 5, just against a Big Ten opponent of course. * Does Gene Smith sound optimistic that there would be a 2020 college football season? * The Buckeyes are in the final five for five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh. Is there a good chance OSU will sign him? * What stands out the most about OSU running back commit TreVeyon Henderson? 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

Chris Holtmann's top target secured? Ryan Day focused on QB of the future? Yes and yes. It's good to have the No. 2 basketball recruiting class and No. 1 football recruiting class, isn't it? The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic subs for a vacationing Steve Wiltfong today to talk Malaki Branham, Quinn Ewers, Tristan Leigh, Tywone Malone and whole lot 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

Who are Ohio State's true freshmen who could produce a lot right away? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * What might OSU athletic director Gene Smith say when he does a local radio interview late this morning? * What are expectations for third-year sophomore running back Master Teague this season? * Thoughts on TreVeyon Henderson not playing his senior season of high school football. * Three Ohio State offensive linemen are on the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy. * Hoops star Malaki Branham will make his announcement at 2:22 today. Will he be a Buckeye? 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

We know now Ohio State commitment TreVeyon Henderson will not play football this fall. The Virginia native - and the nation's No. 1-ranked running back - has opted to train for his freshman season in Columbus following his home state's decision to vacate football this fall. What does Duane Long think of the situation? What are the pluses and minuses for a running back being off the field that long? Also: Who is the Class of 2021 commitment we aren't talking about enough? 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 jam-packed show for you today as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. On the agenda includes thoughts on four-star cornerback Jordan Hancock committing to Ohio State over the weekend, what tweaks we might see from the Buckeyes' offense and defense this season, what the 2020 football schedule might look like for OSU, and thoughts on the No. 1 basketball recruit in Ohio in the 2021 class, Malaki Branham, scheduling his announcement for Wednesday. Will he select the Buckeyes? We answer all of that and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State appears set to flip the No. 5 cornerback in the country, Jordan Hancock, from Clemson. Jonah Booker says the Buckeyes delivered a blow to Dabo Swinney and Clemson, and believes the Tigers could have some further issues in regard to recruiting. JBook joins Dave Biddle for that, plus: * Who do Ohio State fans despise the most: Michigan, Clemson/Dabo, or the entire SEC? JBook put that question on Twitter and the Wolverines "won." But how close is it? * What can be expected of OSU true freshmen defensive backs Lejond Cavazos and Cameron Martinez? 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

After a brief lull ... here come those Buckeyes. Yes, Ohio State currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class (2021). But the trail had been relatively quiet after building such a lead. No longer. Atlanta star Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson and now his Crystal Ball love all points towards Columbus. Also: What's the latest with Ohio State and Texan Quinn Ewers - arguably the best prep quarterback in the country? Which elite prospects in the next class are thinking Ohio State? What is TreVeyon Henderson going to do now that Virginia has canceled the fall season? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with knowledge. He passes it on. 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

The No. 5-ranked cornerback in the country in the 2021 class, Jordan Hancock, has decommitted from Clemson and now Ohio State is the favorite to eventually sign him. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about this development, the recruiting prowess of Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs, voluntary workouts re-starting today 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

Optimism or fatalism? Seems like those are the two camps when it comes to outlook for football. Stay or go? What happens to all the NFL Draft eligible Buckeyes if there is no season? Can Georgia track down Ohio State in the quest for the Class of 2021's top haul? The Front Row produced great questions for Duane Long and we did our best shot to tackle. 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

Where does Ohio State stand with the top uncommitted targets on its board for the 2021 class? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to give the latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh, Rocco Spindler, Derrick Davis Jr., Tywone Malone and Jager Burton. Which one in particular are the Buckeyes "gaining ground" on, according to the Dean? Also, Bill covered the Elite Underclassmen Showcase in the Columbus area on Saturday and will pass along what he is hearing about 2022 recruits and more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cue up Ohio State's "Across the Field" fight song. News broke on Thursday that non-conference football games have been canceled for the 2020 Big Ten season, and that the conference will play league-games only. How will this impact the Buckeyes and college football in general? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about 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

Will Ohio State close it's 5-star quests successfully? What is wrong with Penn State recruiting in two major hotbeds? Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? Can Pepper Johnson help turn an IMG lineman? All that and more as we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his weekly appearance. 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

We have been adamant on the Bucknuts Morning 5 that having a winter/spring college football season is not a realistic option. However, the idea does seem to be picking up steam as a last-resort option. Could it really happen? Why or why not? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Who are the three best head coaches in the Big Ten in order? * Who are the three worst in order? 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

How many games will Ohio State play this season? Who was a better quarterback: Joe Germaine or J.T. Barrett? Can Trey Sermon eclipse the 1,500-rushing yards mark this season? Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? All great questions submitted via the Front Row. Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday slot to provide answers. 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

Who will be the best and worst teams in the Big Ten this season? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a close look at that. Also, we have live basketball games in Columbus thanks to The Basketball Tournament. Can Carmen's Crew -- the Ohio State alumni team -- defend its title over the next few weeks? That and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is still in on several top 2021 recruits. Which one in particular is Jonah Booker torn on whether the Buckeyes will be the choice? JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What are the three most interesting position battles for Ohio State in 2020? * How did OSU quarterback commitment Kyle McCord perform at the Elite 11? What can be taken away from it? 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

Can Ryan Day maintain a string of first round quarterbacks? How did Kyle McCord fare in Nashville at Elite 11? How was the event's champion really crowned? A Front Row Q&A loaded with quality queries? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to deal with it all. 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

Bucknuts took a close look at Ohio State's projected depth chart on both sides of the ball earlier this week. On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give his take on the most interesting positional battles for the Buckeyes and what he thinks the depth chart will look like this year. Also on the agenda: * Future OSU quarterback Kyle McCord is looking great at the Elite 11 camp. In fact, McCord won the "pro day competition" Tuesday night. * What does Bax think about the idea of playing the coming college football season in late winter/early spring? All 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

Future Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is in Nashville competing at the Elite 11. What are our expectations for the Class of 2021 5-star when he begins competing in Columbus? Duane Long is here to tackle that plus how McCord compares and fits in to the OSU QB plan alongside C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Also: Duane offers up his comments on Cincy LaSalle defensive back Devonta Smith's decommitment from Ohio State and subsequent pledge to Alabama. 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! 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 idea of playing the college football season in late winter/early spring of 2021 has been floated, but is that a legitimate option or complete nonsense? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What 2021 cornerbacks are the Buckeyes still in on? * What is the latest with Ohio tight end Mitchell Evans? * What can OSU fans expect from some of the young and inexperienced defensive backs on the roster, guys like Tyreke Johnson, Ronnie Hickman, Lejond Cavazos and others? 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

Three-star cornerback Devonta Smith decommitted from Ohio State on Thursday. However, does this indicate the Buckeyes could be back in the running for high-four-star corner Jordan Hancock who is committed to Clemson? Also, what is going on with OSU running back recruit Evan Pryor? Might he sit out his senior season of high school or transfer to another school? Furthermore, what can fans expect in the future from quarterbacks Jack Miller and CJ Stroud who are entering their true freshman seasons at Ohio State? Patrick Murphy 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

Will Ohio State's Class of 2021 haul be a prospect thinner and soon? Yes. Who and why? We welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the latest. Then it's on to the Front Row Q&A: * Zeke vs. TreVeyon? * Next 2022 Crystal Ball pick? * Penn State's recruiting trail concerns? * Top running back recruit going back five years? 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 has a commitment from the No. 1 running back in the country in the 2021 class, TreVeyon Henderson. You already know that, but we probably don't talk about it enough. That changes on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Also, we also probably don't talk about the Buckeyes having the No. 2 all-purpose back in the country in Evan Pryor. That will also change today. Also, Bax is very confident we will have a college football season in 2020. Do you share his extreme confidence? 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

Recruiting may technically be dealing with a pandemic-inspired dead period but the talent acquisition game never ends. Ohio State remains steadfast in crafting the nation's top Class of 2021 haul while also making waves in 2022. Case in point: Gabs Powers. The in-state standout from Marysville tops the wish list for some and Duane Long shares his vibe on the highly-regarded defender. Also: * What's up with Jager Burton? * Is the 2020 secondary natty champ good? All that and more coming at you. 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

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is the latest with offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? What about local tight end product Jack Pugh? Do some people take Larry Johnson for granted? Where does Ohio State stand with all of the top 2021 recruits on their board? When will recruiting visits start? 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

Ohio State has been loading up its future football schedule with home/home series against some of the top programs in the country. On Thursday, word broke that the Buckeyes have scheduled a home/home series with Alabama that will take place in 2027 (Columbus) and 2028 (Tuscaloosa). Jonah Booker drops by for his usual visit to join Dave Biddle to talk about that, plus: * Which uncommitted 2021 recruit does JBook want the Buckeyes to land the most? * Which true freshman will have the biggest impact for OSU this fall? * What are we hearing about quarterback Justin Fields? * What are Jonah's thoughts on the "Buckeye pledge" that has received so much attention? 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

247Sports has updated its Class of 2021 rankings and guess what ... Ohio State is still No. 1! Could the Buckeyes finish with five of the top 10 overall prospects? Can another team make a run at Ohio State? Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide wisdom on that and take on questions submitted via The Front Row. 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! 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 the four College Football Playoff teams in 2020? That is one of the many questions Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle answer on today's show. Also on the agenda is discussing the "fake outrage" from some national media members regarding Ohio State's players signing the "Buckeye pledge." Furthermore, other than Justin Fields and Shaun Wade, who is the most important returning starter for OSU this year? And even more topics include whether there is a trap game on the Buckeyes' schedule this fall, the latest news from OSU's voluntary workouts and more. 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

All the recruiting chatter in the last 48 hours has been offensive line focused. Which is great for this show considering Duane Long's usual appearance on Tuesdays. Duane goes into detail on Ohio State's burgeoning relationship with Virginia standout Tristan Leigh. How does he compare to other targets like Jager Burton and Rocco Spindler? Then we move to the current offensive line and review Dave Biddle's story yesterday about Harry Miller and Matt Jones fortifying Ohio State's middle. 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

Has 2021 recruiting momentum slowed down for Ohio State? The Dean of OSU Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give his detailed answer on that, plus: * What is the latest with offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes in the 2021 class? They want to fill four spots, but only have two OL commits. Who might fill the other two spots? * What happened with the recruitment of JC Latham? * We've known about this for a month, but somehow Ohio State players signing waivers (releasing the university from any liability regarding COVID-19) made national headlines last night. All of that and more 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