Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

You know three names for sure: Thayer Munford, Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis. But which other Ohio State offensive linemen will join that trio to protect Justin Fields, Trey Sermon and Co.? Does Duane Long's opinion on who will start up front jibe with the rest our staff's prediction? Only one way to find out ... 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

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show and they each give their favorite moment of covering Ohio State football. Was it a national championship game? Was it a Michigan game? Something else? Also, has Tennessee finally woken up from its slumber? The Volunteers now have the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2021, behind only Ohio State. And four Ohio State recruits have been invited to the 2021 All-American Bowl: Reid Carrico, Kyle McCord, TreVeyon Henderson and Jakailin Johnson. 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

Who is the best Ohio State quarterback of this century? That was the site's poll question yesterday and Jonah Booker drops by for today's show to give his take. One thing is not up for debate: It has been an amazing run of great quarterback play for the Buckeyes the last two decades. Also on today's show: * Oregon's governor has banned large gatherings through the end of September, meaning the Ohio State at Oregon game will be played without fans. Is this the right call? Could the decision have waited? * James Franklin is saying that conferences won't wait for all teams to get back before they start playing college football again. Is he right? All of that and more is in store for you 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 an extreme favorite to finish the Class of 2021 recruiting cycle with the No. 1 overall class. Thus far, the talent accumulation has been nothing short of incredible. And it doesn't figure to end with a whimper. How many spots are left in the class? Sure, it's a moving target. But for the purpose of today's show - with a nod to Duane's Front Row post - it's time to pick five to finish with. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with his quintet. The first four you'll be on board with. But No. 5? We shall see. Ohio State has also extended offers to two Class of 2022 prospects that prep near Chez Wiltfong. What does he think of the Indiana duo? We asked. Steve answered. 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 asked Bucknuts subscribers to submit questions for today's show and you did not disappoint. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for a 30-minute show that includes answering your questions on recruiting, the play of the defensive line down the stretch of the 2019 season, who is the best interior defensive lineman to come out of Ohio in the last 10 years, how access to the team compares to the Urban Meyer era and the Ryan Day era, and how is Day dealing with the media during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the Buckeyes landed their punter for the 2021 class, Jesse Mirco from Australia. And the news broke this morning. All of that and more is coming your way on an extended 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

On today’s show we talk: ** Biggins talks about current Buckeye QB CJ Stroud who Biggins touted as Ohio State caliber before most were aware of Stroud. ** Biggins discusses the three top Mater Dei prospects the Buckeyes have offered a scholarship ** We talk about the Mater Dei program and if USC still has the edge there recruiting ** Biggins talks about the Ohio State brand on the West Coast ** We talk about the potential next Wyatt Davis ** And we discuss more… FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE The DeanCast is available on iTunes and more: * Click here to listen to the show via iTunes * Click here to listen to the show as an MP3 file on your computer, tablet or phone Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Justin Fields is your starting quarterback. After that? Who will Fields hand the ball to on first downs? Who knows? Duane Long is here and we begin his roll through the Ohio State prospective depth chart. Today: Quarterback and running back. Also: ESPN's Mel Kiper released his top 25 NFL Draft prospects and top five by position for 2021. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round? We discuss in detail. 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 May the 4th, so fill in your Star Wars jokes here. What is not funny is the idea of no football this fall. However, is momentum mounting for football to be played as scheduled this fall? One Ohio lawmaker is adamant there should be football this year and there is currently a 5-page thread on The Front Row mess. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Ohio State keeps adding commitments during the pandemic, the latest being 2022 athlete C.J. Hicks from Kettering Alter. * Is Steve surprised the Buckeyes are recruiting at such an elite level? 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 latest with high 4-star offensive tackle J.C. Latham? Is he still leaning Ohio State's way, or has his interest in the Buckeyes cooled? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What other offensive line recruits for the 2021 class is JBook keeping a close eye on? * Was the 2016 Ohio State-Michigan game the highlight of the Jim Harbaugh era at UM so far, even though the Buckeyes won? ESPN featured the "Game of Inches" in prime time last night, so once again the '16 game was at the forefront of the sports world. * How will players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness impact Ohio State? All of that and more is in store for you 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 Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday spot and once again has wisdom to spread. * The nation's No. 1 overall player - defensive end Korey Foreman - said last night he has interest in Ohio State. Is it mutual? Is this a case of Ohio State just wanting to horde very great player available? * Is J.C. Latham still leaning towards the Buckeyes? A few weeks ago, this felt like basically a done deal. Now? Not so much. * Why are Ole Miss and Texas A&M the two program tussling hardest with Ohio State for New Jersey standout Tywone Malone? Wiltfong clears up all three recruitments. * Then it is back to projecting riches for your Buckeyes. On Tuesday's show, Duane Long offered up his thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft and which Buckeyes would be selected (in order). Today, it's Dan's turn to list a top 10. Changes abound. 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

Is the nation's No. 1 wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka, going to be next to join Ohio State's excellent 2021 recruiting class? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the secret to Brian Hartline's recruiting prowess? Or is it really not a secret? * Is high 4-star cornerback Jaylin Davies going to be a Buckeye? * Which inexperienced defensive backs will start for Ohio State in 2020? 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

Ten Buckeyes were selected over the weekend in the NFL Draft. How many will be picked in the 2021 NFL Draft? That was our topic today as Duane Long joined the show in his usual Tuesday slot. We apologize for the show being a tad tardy but we are tinkering with new a new audio approach we hope will be beneficial for all involved. 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 was another excellent NFL Draft from Ohio State's standpoint with 10 former Buckeyes being selected in the three-day event. That included three first-rounders (Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette), a second-rounder (J.K. Dobbins), three third-rounders (Davon Hamilton, Jonah Jackson, Malik Harrison), a sixth-rounder (Jordan Fuller) and two seventh-rounders (K.J. Hill and Jashon Cornell). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish for a full recap of the NFL Draft from OSU's perspective, including the biggest surprises of the event. 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 currently has the No. 1 2021 recruiting class ... by a wide margin. Has the staff gotten bored with the competition and moved on to 2022? Not exactly. But Ryan Day and Co. did kick off Class of 2022 additions yesterday when New Orleans native Jyaire Brown verbally committed to the Buckeyes. We break down his commitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. But that's not all. We also delve into how 2021 will finish off. * Three more 5-stars on the way? * David Davidkov's inspirational journey to ... Columbus? * Tight end, offensive line, defensive line ... where do the next commits line up? PLUS: It's NFL Draft Day! 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

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. DeanCast guest today is Mark Porter, owner of ScoutingOhio.com. On today’s show we talk: ** Porter talks about the Buckeyes not recruiting high school players, but rather future NFL draft picks ** Porter discusses and gives stats on whether or not Ohio prep football talent is dwindling and what impact it has on the Buckeyes ** We talk about the gems the Buckeyes have landed for their 2021 recruiting class ** Porter looks ahead to the Ohio class of 2022 and the potential Ohio State guys ** Porter discusses the vibe from the college coaching world in regards to whether and when there will be another college football season. ** And we discuss 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's recruiting is "stupid"? Well, not stupid in the classic term, of course. In this case, we are talking about stupid good. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about high four-star cornerback Jaylin Davies perhaps becoming the next member of the Buckeyes' No. 1-ranked 2021 recruiting class, right on the heels of OSU landing four-star safety Jantzen Dunn on Monday. Also on the docket: * What is the state of the linebacking corps for the Buckeyes in 2020? We do a deep dive on that. * What is Bax most interested to see in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday? (Yes, tomorrow! Whohoo!) * The local media will have teleconferences with several of Ohio State's assistant coaches later this morning. 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

Much of the world is on hiatus until the current pandemic is handled. That does not include Ohio State's football program. Ryan Day and Co. added another prospect to its No. 1 rated Class of 2021 when Kentucky's best - Jantzen Dunn - verballed to Ohio State. Oh, and 11 Buckeyes could come off the board in the fast-approaching NFL Draft. What does Duane Long think of Dunn joining this class? How does Duane rank the draft-eligible Buckeyes? Boom, that's a show. 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

Will the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Kentucky, defensive back Jantzen Dunn, commit to Ohio State later today? It is sure trending in that direction. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what changed over the weekend with Dunn. Plus, what position is he most likely to play in college, and what former OSU defensive backs does he remind Bank of? Also on the docket: * Michigan is recruiting the state of Massachusetts hard for the second straight year, which seems like an odd strategy. Let's talk about it. * On the other hand, P.J. Fleck is doing an excellent job at Minnesota. What does the future hold for Fleck? * What prospects from Ohio State are we most curious to see where they land in this week's NFL Draft? 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

Of the last 20 basketball recruits to join Ohio State's squad, 11 have left the program. If you take the two highest recruits in each class, seven of the 10 are gone. What gives? Is Ohio State in the middle of a program crisis? Or is this the new normal in college basketball? Who better to answer than our network's premiere voice on college basketball: Director of Basketball Recruiting Evan Daniels? The answer: Nobody. We execute a deep dive on Ohio State hoops with Evan, who offers up insight on Chris Holtmann's team when it comes to recruiting, on-court performance and what the future might look like. Enjoy the show, '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

Today, we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. Our DeanCast guest today is the Buckeyes’ newest commitment, defensive end Tunmise Adeleye from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG. On today’s show we talk: ** Why Adeleye made his decision this week ** Ryan Day and Larry Johnson’s reactions when Adeleye gave them the great news ** Adeleye telling other schools the news that he had picked Ohio State ** Eventually playing on the same defensive line with 5-star defensive end Jack Sawyer ** Adeleye ecruiting his teammates JC Latham and Kamar Wilcoxson ** Being part of what could be the greatest recruiting class ever ** And more... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is an uncomfortable subject, but one that is on the minds of all college football fans: What will the 2020 season look like? Will it be played as scheduled? Might there be a delay to the start of the season, followed by a shortened season? And heaven forbid, there is one really bad possibility (although we don't think it will come to that). Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss why pro sports leagues planning to start in June could be what paves the way for college sports to start this fall. Also on the show: * Defensive end Tunmise Adeleye -- the No. 41 ranked recruit in the country in the 2021 class -- became the 16th commitment for the Buckeyes in their No. 1-ranked class on Wednesday. He was originally expected to announce his decision in August. * What stood out to JBook regarding Ryan Day's 45-minute teleconference with reporters on Wednesday? * Where do things stand with the other top recruits on OSU's board for 2021? 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 to start by thanking Tunmise Adeleye for timing his commitment to best suit this podcast. Yes, Ohio State added another standout to its epic Class of 2021 haul in Adeleye, a Texas native prepping at IMG in Bradenton, Fla. Adeleye is the No. 4 defensive end in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll likely line up in Scarlet and Gray opposite fellow commitment Jack Sawyer (the No. 3 defensive end). Is that good? Also, a recent review of available 5-star prospects in the class have three leaning towards Columbus, according to 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. So guess who our guest is today! That's right, Wiltfong himself. Sit back and listen to a complete review of why Adeleye chose Ohio State, who could follow and other anecdotal examples of why the Buckeyes are recruiting at a level never seen before. 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 NFL Draft is one week and one day away (we can see you smiling). On today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to predict where the players from Ohio State will be selected in the draft. The first two or three are easy, then it begins to get a lot more difficult. Also, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will hold a teleconference with reporters late this morning. 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

Duane Long is a man of the people. But you knew that. We asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Duane via the Front Row message board and you people delivered. Big time. We hit the following topics: * Compare 2002's defense to last year's crew ... * Best and worst evaluations of future Buckeyes ... * Could Trey Sermon be in Columbus for two years? * Most talented QB to play for Ohio State? * Which Buckeyes are hurt most by current delay? * Urban Meyer's best coaching job in Columbus? 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

Which teams will be in the running for the 2020 college football national championship? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a lengthy version of the Monday 5ish to do a deep dive on that, plus: Who will have a better NFL career: Joe Burrow or Baker Mayfield? Who will be Michigan's starting quarterback this season? What does Bank think of the Wolverines' overall roster for 2020? (Hint: He is not very impressed.) What do fans need to know about the nation's No. 2 middle linebacker prospect, Reid Carrico? He is of course a member of OSU's 2020 recruiting class and recently received an invite to the All-American Bowl. Bank breaks down his game for the listeners. 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

Every Buckeye that comes to Columbus does so with an eye on the NFL. Most are the best player to ever don the pads in their hometown and the idea of making a living in pro football is a major reason Ohio State was their choice of college. While every other real sporting event (see: H-O-R-S-E isn't a sport) has been - at best - postponed ... the NFL Draft will go on. That means Ohio State takes center stage once again. Defensive stars Chase Young and Jeffrey Okudah lead double-digit Buckeyes into the annual affair. So who better to break it all down than a scribe with 26 years experience covering the NFL. What if we could make said scribe an expert on the Redskins, an Ohio State graduate and former Lantern sports editor? Well, we did just that. Today, we are joined on a mega-length pod by John Keim, ESPN's Redskins reporter ... and yes, he is a Buckeye. So it back and enjoy Keim's commentary on Washington's interest in Young, how Dwayne Haskins and Terry McLaurin are faring, why Michigan's Jon Jansen once threw him in an ice bath and so 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

Should there be an eight-team playoff in college football, as opposed to four-game playoff? That is the main topic of discussion as Patrick Murphy drops by to pinch hit for Jonah Booker on the Friday show. Also on the docket: * Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will have a teleconference with local OSU beat writers today at 10 a.m. What are we most interested in hearing from Smith? What will he say about the 2020 college football season and some plans that are being debated? * Is there a culture problem with Ohio State's men's basketball program? Or are all the transfers simply a sign of the times in college sports? 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 has 15 commitments in its No. 1-rated Class of 2021 haul thus far. How will the class finish up? How many rooms at The Inn are open? You know the targets from Seattle and Florida. But are there other prospects who could be added to the fold? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with four names that maybe haven't gotten enough attention from us. We take care of that today. Wiltfong has the absolute latest on how Ohio State feels about: * Jager Burton * Jantzen Dunn * Tony Grimes * Hudson Wolfe And that's not it! Wiltfong also spreads wisdom on a Khaki-colored Crystal Ball and which future Buckeyes/targets figure to rise in next week's 247Sports rankings update. 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

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. DeanCast guest today is Clemson insider Anna Hickey who covers both the Clemson football team and Tiger recruiting. On today’s show we talk: ** Where Clemson stands with Buckeyes’ 5-star WR target Emeka Egbuka ** Hickey talks about the Ohio State - Clemson battle for WR Troy Stellato ** Hickey gives her thoughts on super LB Barrett Carter who both the Tigers and Buckeyes would love to land. ** Hickey talks Clemson football and the Buckeyes being a more physical team than LSU was last year. ** We talk about the Tigers and Buckeyes possibly meeting up again in the next college football playoffs. ** And we finish with the Ohio State-Clemson battle on the recruiting front for the country’s No. 1 class. 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

An action-packed, 21-minute edition of the Wednesday 5ish coming your way? You had better believe it. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for his usual midweek visit, and there is plenty on the agenda. * Who will be Ohio State's top-three leading rushers in 2020? * Who will be the Buckeyes' top-three leading receivers? * The NFL Draft is exactly two weeks and one day away, and we are fired up about it. Also, the draft is going to shatter ratings records. * The biggest discussion on the show is regarding some college athletic directors and head coaches pushing back on the idea of playing games with no fans in the stands. No one wants to see that happen, but what would you rather have: No football at all, or football with no fans in the stands? Exactly. 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

There are two topics bubbling about the Buckeyes these days: * Topic One: Ohio State recruiting is incredible. The latest big timer to get Crystal Balled to the good guys: Tywone Malone. Will the New Jersey native and two-sport star (a 305-pound baseball player?) opt for Team Greg or Team Ryan? * Topic Two: Michigan can't hang with Ohio State. Why is that? Multiple podcasts and Internet inches have been devoted to the question. Duane Long is here to tackle both topics. Both topics were decleated. 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

President Donald Trump held a conference call with the commissioners of the major professional sports leagues in North America on Saturday. Per ESPN, Trump expressed confidence that the NFL season would start on time in September. If the NFL starts on time, one would have to think that bodes very well for the 2020 college football season being played. Now, it must be pointed out that some governors -- such as Gavin Newsom of California -- do not share Trump's optimism that the NFL season will start on time. But even if football season starts late with no fans in the stands, sign us up for that. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the latest on the recruiting front for Ohio State? * Specifically, where do the Buckeyes stand with 2021 defensive tackles Tywone Malone and Marcus Bradley? * What about Terrence Lewis? What's going on with him? * Which of the top targets on OSU's board might announce their commitments over the next month or two? * What was the deal with eBay temporarily suspending Chris Spielman's account on Sunday? 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

Good morning, Bucknutters! Hopefully this 'unannounced' podcast is a way for you to spend some quality Ohio State time today or whenever. 'Bucknuts Almost Live' was our in-season podcast used to wrap up games and set up the week ahead. Uhh ... things have changed for everyone since the football season. So we thought it would be a good idea to bring back the Sunday podcast to help with our 'Nutters getting through the extended homebody assignment. Now, it's pretty clear this podcast won't follow the same format it did during the season. It will be more of a guest-driven pod for interviews that maybe go even longer than the usual five minutes on the BM5 (we kid, we kid). Our guest today is Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst from The Athletic. He provides the best possible breakdown you can get of the Buckeyes aiming to hear their name called later this month. But we could use your help: Who would you like to hear from on 'Bucknuts Almost Live'? Please use the thread below to offer suggestions. And enjoy 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

How is Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields staying sharp during the coronavirus quarantine? Is he doing most of his work in the film room, or is he actually getting on a football field and throwing real footballs to real people? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk about what Fields is doing now, plus: * The media will get a chance to interview OSU director of player personnel Mark Pantoni later this morning, and we're happy about it. * What uncommitted 2021 recruits does JBook have his eye on the most? * Are SEC programs getting an advantage over Big Ten programs during the quarantine? Why? All of that and more is in store for you on the Friday 5ish. At least, we think it's Friday. 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

Today we have the return of the DeanCast. Our guest today is longtime West Coast recruiting insider Brandon Huffman from 247Sports. Nobody knows recruits better in the state of Washington than Huffman. On today’s show we talk: ** Where the Buckeyes stand with 5-star WR Emeka Egbuka ** Huffman talks D-lineman J.T. Tuimoloau and Ohio State ** WR Gee Scott Jr. and his potential with the Buckeyes ** Ohio State West Coast recruiting ** And more with Huffman, who has 20-plus years West Coast recruiting experience! 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 do you provide infotainment to the people when there is no actual sports going on? You turn things over to The Front Row. So that's what we did. We asked Bucknutters to submit questions for 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Here is the result. 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 that running back Trey Sermon is coming off a torn LCL -- and not a torn ACL -- is very good news for Sermon and Ohio State. We already had relatively high expectations for the Oklahoma transfer, but now our hopes have risen further. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Could the 2020 college football season be shortened? Or heavens forbid, canceled? How would a shortened season work? * Ohio State's 2021 recruiting class could go down as the best ever. Not just at OSU, period. Let's talk about it. * Rutgers is out-recruiting Michigan? Rutgers is out-recruiting Michigan! 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

Duane Long is here as we aim to provide an infotaining respite to your day. Ryan Day can recruit. He can close. But wasn't Urban Meyer the ultimate closer? Has Day approached that level? We get into it. Also: Archie or Zeke? You will get the picture. 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

Which highly-rated 2021 recruit does Bill Greene think is basically "in the class" for Ohio State? Well, you will have to listen to the show to find out. Bank joins Dave Biddle to give a rundown on some of the top 2021 recruits on the Buckeyes' board that have not publicly committed yet. Cliff's Notes: OSU's recruiting momentum won't be slowing down anytime soon and Bank tells you all about it. Also, running back Trey Sermon apparantly tore his LCL -- not his ACL -- and that is very good news. And of course the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 running back in the country, TreVeyon Henderson on Friday, even if that might feel like it was four months ago. All of that and more is coming your way on a lengthy edition 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

Will Friday be TreVeyon Henderson day across Buckeye Nation? The 5-star running back is expected to announce his decision at 7 p.m. ET today and Ohio State appears to be in the driver's seat. Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk all things Henderson, plus: * What affect might the current hiatus have on Ohio State's football team in 2020? * What stood out to JBook regarding Ryan Day's Wednesday teleconference? * Might be the Buckeyes look to add a defensive back to their 2020 roster via the transfer portal? All of that and more is in store for you 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

Crystal Balls rolled hard for TreVeyon Henderson to join Ohio State's Class of 2021 fold. Refreshing of whatever info delivery machine you opt for was persistent. Then ... crickets. Should we be worried? Is the nation's No. 1 running back not the future Buckeye we thought he was? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to calm your nerves, let you know how the Class of 2021 will close and brings info on a current Buckeye that has us more optimistic about said player's future than we have been in a while. 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

One of the biggest questions we get at Bucknuts is what is the football team doing right now. On today's show, we answer that question and much more as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, drops by for his usual Wednesday visit. Also on the docket: * The local media will have a teleconference with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day this afternoon. What are we anxious to hear from the Buckeyes' boss the most? What are you most curious about? * Are the Buckeyes a lock to land 5-star RB TreVeyon Henderson? Or is that going a bit too far? * Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Will we have football in 2020? Might we have a shorten season that removes non-conference games? Or might everything be back to normal long before then? * What are thoughts on the NCAA not granting an extra year of eligibility to 2019-20 winter athletes who did not get a chance to compete for their various championships? 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

The additions have come almost daily. Ryan Day and Co. are complementing the roster with elite talent like it's routine. Need a veteran running back to complement the room? How about Trey Sermon? Need an elite back to build around? How about the nation's best? Defensive tackle? Again ... the nation's best? You get the point. Things on the trail are quite good. Who will join the crew? Duane Long is here to put it all in perspective. Can you handle this much positive news at once given our current situation? We are bout to find out. 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

Tony Alford is probably sitting around listening to the classic track "How ya like me now?" The Ohio State running backs coach is on fire when it comes to RB recruiting, including landing the best back on the grad transfer market in Trey Sermon. He's also landed 2021 RB recruit Evan Pryor, and TreVeyon Henderson will likely be next. And that will probably happen very soon. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about the Buckeyes suddenly being in very good shape with running backs, both in the present and the future. 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 is in the midst of a recruiting avalanche and Jonah Booker is here to talk all about it. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk about the recent commitments for the Buckeyes, thoughts on whether 5-star running back Tre'Veyon Henderson could be next to join OSU's 2021 class, plus: * ESPN's FPI rankings heading into the 2020 college football season goes like this: 1. Clemson, 2. Ohio State, 3. Oklahoma, 4. Alabama, 5. Penn State. Does that sound about right? Why or why not? * Which of the 2021 OSU recruits excites JBook the most? * Will Oklahoma grad transfer RB Trey Sermon be a Buckeye? * What is the latest with the nation's No. 1 defensive tackle, J.T. Tuimoloau? * What is going on with Michigan's recruiting efforts? It's still somewhat early, but the Wolverines only have two commits in their 2021 class. * On the basketball front, freshman point guard D.J. Carton has announced he is transferrring from Ohio State. 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

The wait for today's show was extended ... but we aim to make that delay pay. We've got a twofer going: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong chimes in on Ohio State's No. 1 recruiting class with locomotive tendencies and then 247Sports Hoops Guru Brian Snow breaks down the Buckeyes' basketball season and much more. ** Wiltfong spreads wisdom on: * Ohio State's Class of 2021 threatening history * TreVeyon Henderson: Crystal Ball are rolling for the good guys. * How would he fit with Evan Pryor? How does Pryor feel about a two-back system? * What other elite prospects is Ohio State trending for? * Why are so many elite prospects a great fit for Ohio State in this cycle. That right would be enough for at least one show. But there's more ... a lot more. ** Snow offers insight on: * His Final Four and NCAA Tourney champion ... if it actually took place. * NCAA Tourney expectations for OSU? * Should the past season be considered progress for Chris Holtmann? * What's next for D.J. Carton? * Roster review: Who’s coming back? Who’s gone? * A closer look at the Class of 2020. * E.J. Liddell next season - can he make the LEAP? * Next season's starting five? * Realistic expectations for Ohio State? * How could the Big Ten look next season? * What could the college basketball season look like as a whole given circumstances? 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

These are crazy times, but thank goodness for Ohio State football recruiting and NFL free agency to keep us from going insane. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the Buckeyes' phenomenal 2021 recruiting class, including Tuesday's commitment of 4-star defensive back Andre Turrentine from Nashville. Also on the docket: * Ohio State now has 14 commitments and is the No. 1 class in the country by a wide margin. How great will the 2021 class end up being for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? * Is the nation's No. 1 running back, TreVeyon Henderson, going to be next to join OSU's class? The Crystal Ball picks sure look good for Tony Alford and OSU. * What does Bax think about the Buckeyes perhaps landing grad transfer RB Trey Sermon from Oklahoma? * Tom Brady is a Buc. A Tampa Bay Buc. And that is pretty wild. Will he be successful at the age of 43 and without Bill Belichick? And if you're an NFL fan, how much fun was it yesterday to keep hitting refresh on your browser to see the latest deals? 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

Yes, the world has hit pause. That is, except for Ohio State recruiting. Since Sunday, Ohio State has added three prospects and will end today with another standout joining the fold. What do we make of such dominance? Duane Long is here to put it all in perspective. 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 sports world is on hiatus for now, but nothing is slowing down Ohio State's football recruiting momentum. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the Buckeyes landing high 4-star cornerback Jakailin Johnson on Sunday. That gives OSU 11 commitments in its 2021 class, which is ranked as the No. 1 class in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. Also on the docket: * Is today going to be another big recruiting day for the Buckeyes? Perhaps even bigger than Sunday? * What is the latest with corner recruit Devonta Smith and running back recruit Evan Pryor? * Running back Trey Sermon is transferring from Oklahoma and will be eligible immediately as a senior in 2021. Bank has put in a Crystal Ball pick for the Buckeyes to land Serman. Even coming off a torn ACL, is Sermon-to-Ohio State a perfect fit for both sides? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is what no one wanted to happen, but putting the NCAA Tournament on hold this year was the right call. However, did the NCAA need to completely call off the tournament, or could it have postponed it for the time being much like what the NBA is doing? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on a very fitting Friday the 13th to talk about the sports zombieland we have entered and what might happen from here. What will OSU's football players be doing with spring ball canceled? All of that and more is in store for you on a very sobering edition 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