Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row message board and more. The show covers Ohio State's 2020 season, Buckeye recruiting, and even Jonah's illustrious football career. Strap yourself in for another riveting 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

Ohio State has the current No. 1 recruiting class in 2021 for a reason. It's already an excellent array of talent loaded, especially at key positions like quarterback and defensive line. But there are other schools that can apparently still stand in the ring with the Buckeyes and Alabama is one of them. See Latham, J.C. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss J.C. Latham, Hudson Wolfe, J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka and Tywone Malone. Trust us, the mood improves as the show progresses. 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's players reported back to campus for voluntary workouts on Monday, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about it. Also on the agenda is a look back at our recent polls on Bucknuts, such as should the College Football Playoff expand to eight teams, what is Ohio State's biggest position hole to fill this season and much more. That 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

Football is back. At least, Ohio State's players are back in the WHAC and we assume getting after it though the media is kept at more than arm's length currently. But that's OK - we'll take it ... for now. The NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee has prepared a four-phase plan for the season that includes a six-week period of mandatory workouts that include walk-throughs in July and preseason camp beginning in early August. Boom. Duane Long is here to discuss that and J.C. Latham trending towards Tuscaloosa before finish his depth chart series with a look at the secondary. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are very happy to welcome in Gee Scott Sr. to today's Bucknuts Morning 5. Mr. Scott is of course the father of Ohio State true freshman wide receiver Gee Scott Jr. and he joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging, insightful interview that lasts over 30 minutes. Enjoy, Bucknutters! 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 could only have three out of the following four former Ohio State running backs, who would you select between Archie Griffin, J.K. Dobbins, Ezekiel Elliott and Eddie George? Also, what is the plan for fifth-year senior Demario McCall for the Buckeyes this fall? That and much more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish as Jonah Booker drops by. 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 asked. He answered. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong takes on your questions from the Front Row. Spend some quality time with us this a.m. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two positions that are under the microscope for Ohio State this season are defensive backs and running backs. What will the depth chart look like for the Buckeyes at both spots? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a deep dive on that, and answer an interesting question about whether fans will have to sign a waiver removing universities from any liability upon entering football stadiums this fall. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's two-deep at linebacker looks a lot like it did last season. The only name missing is Malik Harrison. Sure, that was a big name on the Ohio State defense. Who fills Harrison's role? Will the other starting spots be filled by the incumbent? Join Duane Long on his depth chart tour with a dive on linebackers. 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

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to give you the latest on the top uncommitted recruits that are on Ohio State's radar in the 2021 class. The prospects in question are J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, JC Latham, Rocco Spindler, Derrick Davis Jr., Tywone Malone, Jager Burton and Hudson Wolfe. Also, Ohio State's players will begin voluntary workouts exactly a week from day. Happy June, indeed. 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

Ohio State's superior recruiting efforts recently have been well documented. But the biggest, most impactful recruit for the 2020 Buckeyes was one of their own: Shaun Wade. Why did Wade decide on another season in Columbus rather than cashing in with the NFL? Randy Wade is here with answers. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Shaun's Dad sat down with us for an extended interview to touch on a litany of topics: NFL can wait? Dealing with quarantine? 2020 season expectations? Ohio State's secondary outlook? Why Jim Harbaugh no longer answers Randy's calls? Could the NFL's supplemental draft later this summer be an option for Shaun? We covered all that and more on this edition of Bucknuts Almost Live. Enjoy the show, '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

Ohio State's 2002 national championship game win over Miami was replayed on ESPN last night and judging by social media a lot of people tuned in. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to look back at that classic game and all the twists and turns that it took. 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

Is Ohio State working on the greatest recruiting class of all time? Can the Buckeyes top what they did in the 2017 cycle? The man to ask is 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. His piece on the highest rated class by average recruit is due out later today and he offers up a preview. Steve then takes on the Front Row Q&A! 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! FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE The Bucknuts Morning 5 is available on Apple Podcasts and more: * Click here to listen to the show via Apple Podcasts 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 asked subscribers to submit questions on The Front Row message board and you did not disappoint. On today's show, The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to answer questions on Ohio State recruiting, who would be first in line to replace Ryan Day as OSU's head coach if he jumped to the NFL, how good Trey Sermon will be this year, what the depth chart will look at running back for the Buckeyes, whether Ohio State will not be considered one of the elite teams in college football if they fail to win the national championship this season, which 2020 regular season game will be toughest for OSU and more. All of that 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

Joey. Nick. Chase. Zach? Is Zach Harrison the next Ohio State defensive end to get drafted before the first commercial break at the NFL Draft? Maybe. We have at least two seasons to find out about the rising sophomore but we do know this: He won't be alone up front this season. Ohio State once again has an excellent array of defensive line talent ready to wreak havoc on the opposition. Who makes up the two-deep? Duane Long is here to break it all down on the defensive line. ALSO: Another defensive back committed yesterday - Arizona standout Denzel Burke - and we have thoughts. 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! 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

Former Ohio State and Major League Baseball pitcher Drew Rucinski is currently one of the stars of the Korean baseball league (KBO) and he joins us on today's show. Drew talks about the culture in South Korea, what baseball is like over there, his thoughts on KBO games being aired live in the United States on ESPN and ESPN2 (due to no MLB yet this year), his thoughts on the Buckeyes' baseball program and much more. Also, Ohio State landed yet another quality football recruit in high 4-star cornerback Denzel Burke, who committed to the Buckeyes on Sunday. The Buckeyes' lead for the No. 1 class in the country continues to grow. All of that and more is in store for you on the Memorial Day 5ish. Thank you very much to the men and women who have sacrificed their life in the name of freedom in our country, and thank you to everyone who has served in the Armed Forces. 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

ESPN's Heather Dinich talks to college presidents more than anyone. So who better to discuss the moving target that is the season ahead given the current conditions and how it might affect all involved - especially Ohio State - as it attempts to make a College Football Playoff return? Dinich breaks down where things currently are, where they might go and more before opining on Ohio State, Gene Smith, Ryan Day and Buckeye fans. Spend some of your Sunday a.m. with us, '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! 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 that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row message board, including but not limited to: * Why is third-year sophomore safety Marcus Hooker a player to keep a close eye on? * Who is the fastest Ohio State wide receiver ever? Joey Galloway, Ted Ginn, Terry Glenn or Parris Campbell? That and much 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 Class of 2021 rankings and ... it's good to be king (current team rankings here). An Ohioan headed to Columbus was a high riser. Three of the highest-rated prospects available are favoring the good guys. So who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong? Answer: Nobody. 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

Bucknuts received word Tuesday evening that Ohio State's players have been told to prepare to report back to campus on June 8. It is still to be determined if the players will be able to resume team activities at that time, but this is of course good news in terms of there being Buckeye football this fall. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that and the encouraging comments from Gordon Gee about the 2020 college football season. Plus, we answer your questions from The Front Row message board. One of which is: "Is Ryan Day better than Urban Meyer?" You might hear Bax speechless for the first time ever while answering that one. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's most talented position group? It has to be wide receiver, right? Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday spot to project the Buckeyes' two-deep at wide receiver. We could have done a three deep! Also, Duane takes on your Q&A submissions on topics like sleeper offensive and defensive linemen, Trey Sermon's NFL stock and much 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

We are talking about two of our favorite things on today's show: Football and food. All right, three of our favorite things because you know we're also talking a lot about recruiting when the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic drops by. The Dean and Dave Biddle answer your questions that were posted on The Front Row message board about recruiting, third-year sophomore WR Kamryn Babb, how Bill likes to eat his burgers, and what our favorite diner is in Columbus. 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

Despite the pandemic, Ohio State has continued to roll on the recruiting trail. But why? What is it about the Buckeyes that has the nation's finest pining to be part of the Class of 2021? Well, it didn't happen overnight and doesn't figure to end anytime soon. So who better to accompany us on an Ohio State dominance deep dive than 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons? Our network's top talent evaluator breaks it all down in one of our more detailed interviews ever. If you ever had a question about network rankings or Ohio State's talent quest, this is the podcast for you. Sit back and enjoy, '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

On today's show, we answer your questions from The Front Row message board. It is Friday so that means Jonah Booker on the 5ish. But it is more like 30ish today. Several topics are covered, such as thoughts on the 2020 college football season, what JBook thinks of quarterback Jack Miller, if any Ohio State players are considering entering the NFL supplemental draft this summer and much more. Also, as we have mentioned recently, we are in a competition to get as many 5-star reviews on Apple Podcast as we can. Therefore, **CLICK HERE TO GIVE A 5-STAR REVIEW** 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 is cruising towards the Class of 2021 recruiting crown. Right? RIGHT? Yes ... but it's not a done deal. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong went in depth on the subject earlier this week. He breaks down the tussle for No. 1 and how the Buckeyes might fare down the stretch. Also: We asked for your queries for today's Q&A that we will feature on each show going forward. Wiltfong goes into detail on pandemic recruiting through June 30, Clemson vs. Ohio State, Washington 5-stars, baseball or football and a lot more. 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

On today's show, Matt Baxendell is asked a question that absolutely blows his mind. What is the question? How does he answer it? Well, you will have to listen to the show to find out. And after you do, make sure to give your answer in the comments section. Also, the media will interview Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti today and we're excited about that. An always-entertaining edition of the Wednesday 5ish has arrived. 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