Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

During Ohio State-Penn State week, we did not expect that the Buckeyes' excellent recruiting efforts would be the story of the week, but here we are. That is how much things are trending OSU's way in the 2022 class with some of the nation's elite prospects, such as quarterback Quinn Ewers. However, make no mistake: Tomorrow night's game in Happy Valley is huge. If the Buckeyes win this one, it could be smooth sailing all the way until Dec. 12 when the rivals from the north come to Columbus. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk Buckeyes-Nittany Lions, recruiting and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You never know when a historic recruiting day is coming for Ohio State. The operative word in that sentence being 'when.' Yesterday was one of those days. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong rolled three 5-star Crystal Balls towards Columbus. That qualifies as historic ... because it had never happened ... ever. Wiltfong provides the latest on the following elite Class of 2022 prospects: Quinn Ewers, Domani Jackson, Caleb Burton, Kiyaunta Goodwin, Caden Curry and Xavier Nwankpa (among others). And that was just before the break! We finish with Class of 2021 updates on Derrick Davis, Tristan Leigh and a Penn State-Ohio State prediction! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is Wednesday and that means we are just three days away from the Ohio State at Penn State showdown. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for that, plus: * A lookback on the Buckeyes' season-opening win over Nebraska. * The questionable COVID protocols that have been put in place by the Big Ten. * The awesome story of Ohio State senior DT Haskell Garrett. * The latest on the status of OSU junior WR Chris Olave. 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've had a few days to soak in Ohio State's season-opening win over Nebraska. It's the first time Duane Long could wax poetic about actual Buckeye football in what feels like eons. So Duane got deep on: * Justin Fields' debut and Heisman candidacy ... * Garrett Wilson and hypebole ... * Master Teague and Trey Sermon ... the heck? * Linebacker play ... * The Haskell Garrett Experience ... * What to expect in Happy Valley? 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 talk about on this extended version of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Among the many topics on the agenda is the unbelievable story of Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett, who didn't just play on Saturday against Nebraska; he dominated. Also on the docket: * Overall impressions of Justin Fields and the Buckeyes' offense. * Thoughts on OSU's defense in Kerry Coombs' first game as coordinator. * A look-ahead to this Saturday night's matchup at 0-1 Penn State. 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

After nearly 10 months without Ohio State football, the Buckeyes will kick off their 2020 season tomorrow against visiting Nebraska. Yes, game day eve has arrived and it feels beyond outstanding. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about the matchup between OSU and the Cornhuskers, any concerns we might have, thoughts on the Buckeyes' injury situation, which defensive tackles will step up the most, and thoughts on Ohio State's standout offensive line. 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

New names, similarly elite talent. As we begin to delve deep into the Class of 2022, there are names you need to know. That's where 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong comes in. He breaks down Ohio State's status with the following standouts: * Dallan Hayden * Domani Jackson * Caleb Burton * Zach Rice Steve also has the latest on Class of 2021 standouts C.J. Hicks and Mike Hall before offering up his pick for the Huskers-Buckeyes tussle coming Saturday at noon. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just three days away from the Ohio State-Nebraska game in the 2020 season opener and it is time to get down to brass tacks. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to break down the Buckeyes-Cornhuskers matchup, including final score predictions. Also on the docket: * What is to be made of head coach Ryan Day not naming a No. 2 quarterback yet? * What are expectations for Ohio State's two new starters on the offensive line: Nicholas Petit-Frere and Harry Miller? * Big news is coming on Bucknuts later today and we are quite excited about it. All of that and more is coming your way on a game-week version 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

Like Ohio State's 2020 season kickoff that beckons, this show almost didn't happen. Yes, it's our annual 'Duane and Dan's Season Predictions Show.' To have this show, you actually need to have a season. You get our drift. So it back and enjoy a time machine trip with answers to the following questions: * Who wins the Natty? * How many 2021 NFL Draft first rounders for Ohio State? * Next step for Ryan Day? * Will the defensive line exceed sack totals from a year ago? We have all that and MANY more predictions sure to peak your interest. ** If you want to see just how clairvoyant Duane and I were the last two seasons, click to check out our predictions for the 2018 season and 2019 season! 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 finally game week for Ohio State football, and we kick it off on today's show with our special guest, Gee Scott Sr., who is of course the father of OSU freshman wide receiver Gee Scott Jr. What sacrifice is Mr. Scott and others making in order to see their sons play for the Buckeyes this season? What are the nerves like for a parent when their son is about to make their Buckeye debut? What is Mr. Scott's reaction to Ohio State coaches such as Matt Barnes and Brian Hartline talking up his son? How big of an error was in on the Big Ten's part to not start the season earlier and have built-in bye weeks due to COVID-19? What would Mr. Scott like to say to all the Bucknutters out there? 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

All offseason, we wondered if Ohio State would have a weakness at safety. But due to third-year sophomore Marcus Hooker and junior Josh Proctor, are the Buckeyes actually in good shape at the position? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * While safety might not be as big of a concern as we thought, depth at defensive tackle definitely is. JBook provides his thoughts on that. * Ohio State's highly-touted freshman wide receiver class is even impressing on special teams. Just how great might this four-man group end up being? * We are just eight days away from OSU's season-opener against Nebraska in the Horseshoe. Let's talk about the matchup between the Buckeyes and Huskers. 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

Have we forgotten about an elite Ohioan headed for Columbus? If so, we take care that today. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Jayden Ballard, the nation's No. 4 receiver. Ballard has his All-American jersey and spoke to Steve about a litany of subjects. Also: The latest on Ohio State's quest to secure two Washington state 5-stars and the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. 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 just 10 days away from Ohio State opening its 2020 football season against visiting Nebraska. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is different about Justin Fields this season? * What stood out from head coach Ryan Day's comments to the media on Tuesday? * Is Tommy Togiai the second-most-valuable member of the team, behind only Fields? * Should the Power 5 conferences in college football break away from the NCAA and start their own division? 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

Are you ready to get deep? We aren't talking emotional journey here. We are talking depth chart. We are talking Buckeyes. Duane Long is here as the season beckons. Who starts? Who backs them up? Who is a star waiting to emerge? Who are we concerned about? 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 football is merely 12 days away and on today's show Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give predictions on which players will win the handful of position battles that are ongoing for the Buckeyes. The following positions will be covered: * Starting running back. * Backup quarterback. * Starting right tackle. * Backup WRs at Z (behind Chris Olave) and X (behind Jameson Williams). * Starting three-technique defensive tackle. * Starting cornerback opposite Shaun Wade. * No. 1 safety. 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

Is Ohio State facing a lack of quality depth at defensive tackle this season? How big of an issue is this? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * The Buckeyes are stacked at defensive end with depth. * How good overall will OSU's running backs be this year? * What are thoughts on the Washington Football Team benching Dwayne Haskins already? 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's wide receiver room is a who's who of prep prospects. Brian Hartline's talent attraction has been fierce. How will that figure into the recruitment of the nation's top Class of 2022 receiver? We break down Caleb Burton's recruitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Burton is a name you need to know - but not the only one. Wiltfong delivers updates on Emeka Egbuka, J.T. Tuimoloau, Tristan Leigh, Tywone Malone, Derrick Davis 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

There are a lot of interesting storylines regarding Ohio State's running backs this season, and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle talk all about it on today's show. Who will be the starter between Trey Sermon and Master Teague? What are thoughts on the other OSU RBs such as Marcus Crowley, Steele Chambers, Xavier Johnson and Miyan Williams? Also, is there depth concerns for the Buckeyes at the three-technique defensive tackle spot? 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

Down the stretch they come ... at least when it comes to Ohio State's Class of 2021 recruiting haul. The Buckeyes currently rank No. 2 in the 247Sports Team Composite rankings (Alabama is No. 1 by less than a point). It also appears Ohio State's target list has been pared down to three exquisite prospects. Why? Because two others - Tywone Malone and Derrick Davis - don't seem Columbus bound. Duane Long is here to wax poetic on those developments before offering up a review of Ohio State's national competition and outfits like Alabama and Clemson. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are very pleased to be joined by Gee Scott Sr. on today's show. Mr. Scott will answer questions posed to him by Front Row message board posters and much more. Ohio State football is just 19 days away and a tremendous amount of ground is covered on this must-listen edition 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's linebackers were considered a weakness two seasons ago. Last year they improved quite a bit as a unit. And now in 2020, they are expected to be one of the strengths of the squad. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to go in-depth about the Buckeyes' backers and what to expect from each of the key members of the unit this season. Also, who are some young players who are stepping up on the defensive side of the ball for OSU? 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

You had questions. He had answers. Yes, it's a Q&A BM5 with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He tackled your queries on: * Zen Michalski * TreyVeyon Henderson * Underrated commitments * Kyle McCord vs. J.J. McCarthy * Tristan Leigh And there's 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

What are expectations for Ohio State sophomore wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Jameson Williams this season? Wilson is moving to the slot and could have a huge season, while Williams is an explosive player who is on the rise. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * It's official: Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis have been cleared by the NCAA, are currently practicing with the Buckeyes and will miss zero games. * Ohio State appears to be on the verge of landing its 20th commitment in the 2021 class: offensive tackle Zen Michalski from the state of Indiana. And Michalski comes with a pretty cool backstory. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish as we close out the month of September strong. 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

Ryan Day made it official on Monday: Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade are back. Did we expect it? Yes. Do we appreciate it? Yes. 'Adding' the nation's best interior lineman and cornerback is something we can all get into. Duane Long is here to assist. Other topics: * One of the Class of 2021's hottest prospects decommitted from Louisville and seems ... uhhh ... real interested in Ohio State. We offer the latest on Zen Michalski. * October 24 promises to be a big day for recruits coming to see Ohio State ... especially if you have to feed them. * We've seen elite defensive ends templated into the Buckeyes' defense for years. Who can fill in the blanks? 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 early signing period in college football is less than three months away and Ohio State is in a tight competition with Alabama to finish atop the rankings. The Buckeyes have the No. 2 class in the land with 19 commitments and an average player ranking of 94.6. The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 1 with 21 commits and an average player ranking of 93.9. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give the latest on 2021 recruiting from OSU's standpoint and who he thinks will end up with the top class in the nation. Also, the AP poll was released yesterday and Ohio State is No. 6 in the nation. So, it looks like the Buckeyes are simply not as good as we thought they were this season. We kid, we kid! 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

The Friday 5ish is happy to be talking about Ohio State football. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss things like Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade returning to practice for the Buckeyes, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson having a bigger impact on the offense than some fans might believe, how great the Buckeyes' 2020 offense could be, what their defense will look like and much more. Also, in news that broke Thursday night, the Pac-12 is going to have a seven-game football season this fall. 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