Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

This is not your typical BM5. But these are not typical times. Amid cancellations and rampant uncertainty with what is coming next, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joined the show to try and make some sense of the situation. How will the COVID-19 precautions affect college sports? Ohio State has shut down football recruiting until at least April 20. The men's basketball Big Ten Tournament ... will it even take place? Spend 5ish with Steve and Dan 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

There are a lot of good discussions currently happening on the bustling Front Row message board. On today's show, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to talk about some of the interesting topics that Buckeyes fans are discussing. Specifically: * Ohio State now has four assistant coaches making over $1 million per season. Are assistant coaching salaries out of control in college football since the athletes don't get paid beyond their scholarship benefits? Or is this no different than any other business? * Might there be no fans at Ohio State's spring game due to fears of the COVID-19 virus? Is that where we're headed? * With the Buckeyes winning 18 of the last 20 games -- and eight in a row -- what is the state of the OSU-Michigan rivalry? Does anyone outside of Buckeye fans and Wolverine fans believe it is still the best rivalry in sports? But as long as Ohio State is dominating, should OSU fans even care? * Has Cade Stover found a long-term home at the tight end position? 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 can already see it's Class of 2020 haul at wide receiver is living up to the hype. Having Justin Fleming, Gee Scott, Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mookie Cooper together only added to the growing Brian Hartline lore. But the lore already exists regarding defensive line guru Larry Johnson. Duane Long is here to tell you why said lore will only get more glorious for the nation's premiere developer of defensive line talent. The Class of 2021 defensive line group could rival the aforementioned quartet of pass catchers. And that's not all. What will the secondary haul look like? These are all questions Duane is equipped to answer. So he did. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest on running back recruiting for Ohio State? Specifically, 2021 RBs TreVeyon Henderson, Donovan Edwards, Evan Pryor and Corey Kiner. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the latest on defensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? * What about defensive back recruiting? * With the Master Teague's injury, what will OSU's 2020 RB room look like? Will the Buckeyes definitely look in the portal for a running back? Or might they be content with what they already have? 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 Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. On the agenda: * Master Teague's injury. * What can fans expect from Marcus Crowley? * What about Steele Chambers? * Will Ohio State look in the portal to add depth at RB? * Do the Buckeyes lead for the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the country, Emeka Egbuka? * Baron Browning is playing OLB and DE -- is this the year he breaks out? 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

Honesty is the best policy ... even in recruiting! Given the recruiting trail's penchant for intrigue, the adherence to truth in recruiting can be a challenge. But it's working for the Buckeyes. Please allow 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to explain. He does so via detailed updates on: * Jantzen Dunn * J.C. Latham * Jack Pugh But that's not all. Not even close. Wiltfong weighs in on Steele Chambers. Could this Buckeye Wiltfong covered extensively as he prepped in Georgia be the future of Ohio State's ground attack? Also: Bijan Robinson ... sure hindsight is 20-20 but wow ... opportunity missed. 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

Buckeye Nation collectively freaked out on Tuesday when it was revealed running back Master Teague suffered an Achilles injury on the first day of spring ball. Many immediately assumed the worst and figured Teague was out for the season. However, might the injury be just a strain and not a complete tear of the Achilles? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss Teague's situation, plus: * Should Ohio State go after 2020 RB recruit Zach Evans, who is still unsigned? * Might OSU look in the portal to get a running back if Teague is expected to miss part of the season? * What an opportunity for Steele Chambers to show what he's got this spring. * When will Marcus Crowley return healthy? All of that and more is coming your way on a RB-themed edition of the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring practice officially kicked off yesterday and we were there to soak it all in. The hope of a new season ran rampant throughout all attendees. Who stood out? Which new guys made an impression? Dave Biddle is here to provide an eyewitness account. Also: One of Ohio State's most coveted recruiting Class of 2021 targets is visiting on Friday. And he's not the only visitor. Who better to get you up to speed than The Dean? Time to spend (at least) 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

This morning marks the beginning of Ohio State's 2020 spring practices and Bill "Bank" Greene is here to talk about it on today's show. What will Bank be paying close attention to offensively? What about defensively? Which of the early-enrollee freshmen excite him the most? Head coach Ryan Day said Kerry Coombs will be calling the defense. What might be different about the Buckeyes on defense schmatically in 2020? Bank covered the Under Armour camp in Orlando on Sunday. What do OSU fans need to know about the Buckeyes targets who where there, such as J.C. Latham? 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

To the surprise of exactly no one, Ohio State's players are making strides in the weight room this offseason under the direction of Mickey Marotti. The 2020 roster was recently released and many notable Buckeyes are packing on pounds and muscle. Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to give thoughts on the players who are changing their bodies the most and what to expect out of them this fall. Also on the docket is the latest regarding 2021 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes. Specifically, what are the chances of Ohio State landing Donovan Edwards or TreVeyon Henderson? What other RBs are in the mix for OSU? 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

Last week in this slot 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong took you on a deep dive discussing elite running backs Donovan Edwards and Treyveon Henderson. Since then, Steve flipped his Crystal Ball to Ohio State for one of them. Why? Steve explain why - in detail - as he makes his weekly appearance here. But wait ... there's more! What's the latest with Emeka Egbuka? Well, Steve was with Egbuka in Las Vegas - for work, of course - at an event last weekend. And there's a new name on the recruiting front out of Kentucky. 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 morning and Bax is fired up. The People's Champ joins Dave Biddle for his usual midweek visit to riff on Ryan Day's contract extension, Ohio State seemingly being the leader for 2021 running back recruit Donovan Edwards (who is the No. 1 player from the state of Michigan) and more. Yes, the 5ish is here. 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 recruiting several of the nation's elite running backs. There are vibes building one of them will be a Buckeye. What does that mean to the others? After the ... uhh ... up and down running back recruiting in the last class should we be a tad suspect of the developments? Don't worry. We've brought in Duane Long for his usual Tuesday time to address Michigan star Donovan Edwards possibly becoming a Buckeye. What does it mean for the recruitment of Treyveon Henderson? Corey Kiner? All other 2021 running backs? We go deep. Also: * Of the Class of 2021 defensive lineman the Buckeyes are after, where would they fit? * We get into one of the open positions on Ohio State we have yet to cover: slot receiver. * Will C.J. Saunders get a sixth year of eligibility? What would it mean if he did? 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

Justin Fields was excellent as a first-year starter for Ohio State in 2019. He was a Heisman finalist with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 41-to-3. What are expectations for him in 2020? What can Fields do even better in year two? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Who will be Fields' backup this year? CJ Stroud, Jack Miller or Gunnar Hoak? * Which two running backs will step up the most for the Buckeyes this fall? Is it clear it will be Master Teague and Marcus Crowley? Who else will be in the mix? * Ohio State got a huge basketball win over No. 7 Maryland on Sunday. * It was not nearly as good of a day for Cardale Jones in the XFL. In fact, it was a really bad one for the former OSU QB. 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

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has proven to be good at a lot of things. At the top of the list might be his ability to evaluate quarterbacks. Day hand-picked 2021 quarterback recruit Kyle McCord very early in the process. In fact, Day turned away quarterback who were rated much higher than McCord, who committed to the Buckeyes last year. Since then, McCord has continued to rise up the rankings and is now a 5-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What does JBook think about the OSU recruits who moved up and down in the recent 247Sports rankings? * What is the latest with running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? * Who will win the job at right tackle: Nicholas Petit-Frere or Dawand Jones? 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 we do hyperbole here on the BM5? You betcha. Ohio State is chasing two of the more dynamic running backs we've seen in years. Both are Class of 2021 prospects. TreVeyon Henderson is Marshall Faulk ... but faster. Donovan Edwards is the second coming of Darren McFadden. Hyperbole much? Both have highlight videos loaded with jaw-dropping exploits. Both are seriously considering the Buckeyes. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Henderson-Edwards and the update to the 247Sports Composite. This show is filled with enjoyable info about the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail. These days, there is a lot of that info! 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

Unlike in 2019, Ohio State will be the clear favorites in the Big Ten in 2020. (And yes, it is still funny the Buckeyes were picked third in their own division last year, but that is not the point here.) Which Big Ten team(s) will provide the biggest tests for Ohio State in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Which true freshman will have the biggest impact for OSU this fall? * Which returning players are not getting enough talk from the fans and media? * Will we look back on the Mel Tucker hiring at Michigan State as a good one, or no? All of that and more is on 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

Today, we take a trip into the future. We know the College Football Playoff for the season ahead will include four teams and culminate with the CFP Title Game on Jan. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. We don't yet know the four teams ... or do we? Got an idea who will make it? Duane Long and I do. We lay out which four teams we expect to have a chance to play for it all. Hint: We don't agree on the four teams. 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 Presidents' Day and the Bank is open here at Bucknuts. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging show today which includes insights on: * 2021 defensive line recruiting for Ohio State. Where does OSU stand with the 5-star DLs on their board? * Will the Buckeyes tap into the transfer portal to find a defensive back or running back, or both? * What is Bank's thoughts on Mel Tucker taking the Michigan State job? Will we look back on it as a good hire? What about the way Tucker left Colorado? Too much controversy surrounding that, or no? * What is the latest on current Buckeye players Cade Stover, Tyreke Johnson and K'Vaughan Pope? All of that and more is coming to 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

Fans can be quick to write off players from time to time. Especially players who enter the program with high accolades and then barely see the field for their first two seasons. However, Ohio State fans should absolutely not write off cornerback Tyreke Johnson, who will be a third-year sophomore this year. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the nation's former No. 1 corner recruit and why he might be coming of age. Also on the docket: * Defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs says he will coach from the field, not the press box. * It is looking good for the Buckeyes in terms of the recruitment of the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the 2021 class, J.T. Tuimoloau. * How long will D-line coach Larry Johnson be at OSU? * What are JBook's thoughts on Mel Tucker getting the Michigan State job? 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 developed a strong relationship with IMG Academy in Florida. With good reason. The school produces Division I players at a rapid pace. So there's that. But the Buckeyes are also doing work in the talent-rich Peach State. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here to discuss that and how Ohio native Mel Tucker will fare in East Lansing. 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 rising senior defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint were arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping early Wednesday morning. They are in Franklin County jail and have been suspended from all football activities. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to address that situation, plus: * Is Cade Stover moving to tight end? If he does, what would we think about that? * What does the depth look like for the Buckeyes at TE in 2020? * If Stover is on the move, does that mean the staff feels good about redshirt freshman defensive end Noah Potter? * What does the depth look like at DE for the Buckeyes this year? * What does Bax think about the coaching search at Michigan State? All of that and more is coming at 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 coaching carousel is spinning. At Michigan State, it's that spinning rainbow icon when your Internet page won't load fast enough. The message there: Still loading. Luke Fickell opted against succeeding Mark Dantonio. Was that a good career move for the Bearcats' boss? Duane Long is here to share his thoughts on the whole deal. Also: Should Ohio State be boning up on grunge music, fish tossing and Steve Largent? After a successful recruiting dip into the Seattle area during the Class of 2020 cycle, the Buckeyes aim to make an even bigger splash there in '21. All that and more as we get Tuesday off and running. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest on the recruitment of running back Corey Kiner? What about the defensive tackles that Ohio State is pursuing in the 2021 class? How good will the Buckeyes' offensive line be in 2020? Or is the question, how great will that unit be? Will Demario McCall and/or Jaelen Gill step up for OSU this fall? Is Luke Fickell headed to Michigan State? Can the rebooted XFL make it? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for the Monday 5ish to give insights on all of that. 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 Wednesday, the local media met with Ohio State's 14 early-enrollee freshmen for the first time. We came away incredibly impressed with this group, both on and off the field. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about many of the talented freshmen such as Paris Johnson, Julian Fleming, CJ Stroud and others. Also, what are Steve's thoughts on Mark Dantonio stepping down at Michigan State? Getting out before the avalanche hits, or was he just ready to retire? All of that and more is coming at 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

Can 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong see the future? It's debatable. His Crystal Ball hit rate - 94% for the Class of 2020 cycle - leads one to believe its possible. His prediction more than nine months ago that Mark Dantonio was in his last season as Michigan State's coach advances his argument. Oh, and yesterday was National Signing Day and Brian Hartline was honored for being the absolute best recruiter going. So there is plenty to discuss. And Wiltfong is here. Let's enjoy. 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 first Wednesday of February used to be a national day of celebration for college football fans. Now? Well, signing day is a shell of what it used to be. That is because the real signing day is in December now. Ohio State signed 24 recruits in December and will sign just one -- Cameron Martinez -- today. Is this way better or worse? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that question in detail. Other topics include Mark Dantonio stepping down as Michigan State's head coach, Ohio State's basketball team beating Michigan in Ann Arbor last night and more. All of that is coming at 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 Super Bowl has come and gone. National Signing Day is tomorrow. Football is gone for a while (apologies, Cardale). Let's provide some pigskin perspective. Duane Long is here to run the gamut with us. * Nick Bosa: The best player on the field in the biggest game on Earth. Strong marketing for your Buckeyes, indeed. * Mike Hall: Why he rated out as a nekkid jaunt pickup (without photo evidence of such, thankfully). * Cam Martinez: Tomorrow is your day. Our support team thanks you. * Crystal clear: The last five Crystal Ball picks for the Buckeyes and what Duane thinks of each. 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 already has 10 commitments in its 2021 recruiting class, which is ranked as the No. 1 haul in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. Four-star defensive tackle Mike Hall from Streetsboro, Ohio, was the most recent prospect to join the class. Of all the top 2021 recruits still left on OSU's board, who do the Buckeyes have a good shot at landing? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle for an extended version of today's show to give you a primer on what to expect going forward. All of that and more is coming at 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

Kerry Coombs has been on the job for just a week-and-a-half. Yet, Ohio State's defensive coordinator is pounding the pavement on the recruiting trail and could wind up landing some of the top cornerbacks in the country in the 2021 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, including: * What's the latest with the No. 1 corner in the country for 2021, Tony Grimes? How much of a difference is Coombs making with him? * Are the Buckeyes the clear front-runners to land the No. 5 cornerback in the nation, Jakailin Johnson? * What does JBook think about four-star corner Jordan Hancock? * What will Ohio State's 2020 offense look like from a run/pass balance? Are we going to be looking at an offense much more similar to 2018? * Which three-tech defensive tackle does JBook think will step up for OSU this fall? All of that and more is coming at 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

Yes, the Class of 2020 has appeared to come to a close for the Buckeyes with Michigan star Cam Martinez on board. Technically, National Signing Day coming next week (Wednesday). Should Bucknutters actually go to work that day? It's time for a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He recently chatted with Martinez about his decision and will share highlights. Also: * Newest (maybe the best) Texas prospect on recruiting radar? * Ohio State's recruiting class finished cycle No. 5 overall. * Two new 5-stars for the Buckeyes? Sit back and absorb the knowledge. Spend 5ish 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

It is the midpoint of the work week and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show. On the docket: * Cameron Martinez saying he will definitely sign with the Buckeyes one week from today when the late signing period begins. * Which notable OSU recruits moved up and down on the final 247Sports rankings for the 2020 class? Hint: One of the guys who moved up is quarterback CJ Stroud, and we're quite high on his game. * Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson having a bigger role in terms of calling plays. * How will things shake out at running back for Ohio State in 2020? All of that and more is coming at 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 final Top247 for the class of 2020 was released earlier today. Ohio State's haul now includes four 5-star commitments. The 5-star Reveal Show show, hosted by Josh Pate and featuring analysis from 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons, featured player-by-player unveiling of the 32 final 5-star prospects in the class of 2020. That means in-depth discussion on the two you knew about and the newest 5-star Buckeyes: No. 4 Julian Fleming; No. 8 Paris Jackson, Jr.; No. 15 Jackson Smith-Njigba; No. 29 C.J. Stroud. So it back and listen to Josh and Barton go into detail on each of the Buckeyes to earn such lofty status and stick around for a list of the five prospects that fell just short of that elusive fifth star. 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 final Top 247 for the Class of 2020 will be released later today. How many five-stars will Ohio State have? We know it is more than the two who entered the final evaluation as such: Julian Fleming and Paris Johnson, Jr. But what if Duane Long was the official dude of rankings. What would be his top five in Ohio State's Class of 2020 haul. We discuss. You will enjoy and likely be surprised who makes up the quintet. Also: * The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting has lobbed in a Crystal Ball for Maryland defensive lineman. What's Duane scouting report? * Why are Mike Hall and Jaylen Johnson so underrated? All that and more this a.m. Spend 5ish with us, today! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It appears to be a very strong year in the state of Ohio for 2021 recruits. Ohio State has already landed verbal commitments from the three highest-ranked prospects in the state: defensive end Jack Sawyer, offensive tackle Ben Christman and wide receiver Jayden Ballard. The Buckeyes also have a commit from the No. 6 player in the state, linebacker Reid Carrico, and the No. 11 recruit in the state, safety Jaylen Johnson. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to go in-depth on Ohio's 2021 recruits. * How does this class stack up with previous classes from Ohio? * What is the story on running back Corey Kiner (No. 5 player in the state), RB Jaylen Anderson (No. 7), DE Najee Story (No. 8), defensive tackle Mike Hall (No. 9) and safety A.J. Kirk? Do the Buckeyes want all of them? Where does OSU stand with them? All of that and more is coming at 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

What will Ohio State's depth chart look like at running back, linebacker and on the defensive line in 2020? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to break down the depth chart and talk about Mickey Marotti's comments earlier this week. All of that and more is coming at you on a 21-minute edition of the 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

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday morning slot and has plenty to say. * Ryan Day on the trail: What is the latest? * Kerry Coombs coming back ... * Why Dawand Jones is off the chart. 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's 2020 wide receiver class is the best we can remember for a position group. Which of the four will have the biggest impacts for the Buckeyes in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Kerry Coombs is back and is already planting flags on the recruiting trail. * How will duties between Coombs and Greg Mattison be split up? * Who will likely be OSU's starting right tackle this fall: Nicholas Petit-Frere or Dawand Jones? * Is Cameron Martinez definitely going to sign with the Buckeyes two weeks from today? All of that and more is coming at you 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

He's back ... officially. We all waited on the Tennessee Titans' playoff run to end so Ohio State could finish tweaking its staff. Kansas City beat Tennessee in the AFC Championship Game ... and now Kerry Coombs has officially come home. With a promotion and possible elevation to the booth ... what does Duane Long think of the whole deal? We break it down in detail and also get into the Senior Bowl, Cam Martinez and Joey Bosa marketing the OSU brand. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for his usual Monday visit. Topics include: * Kerry Coombs' impending return to Ohio State. * Bank's thoughts on Corey Dennis being promoted to quarterbacks coach. * Alex Williams entering the transfer portal. * How tight are the numbers for the Buckeyes right now? * What is the latest on Cameron Martinez? All of that and more is coming at you on the MLK Day 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

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the following: * Expectations for Justin Fields in 2020. * The Buckeyes only losing three early-entry players, which was the best-case scenario. * Who does JBook think will step up at running back for the 2020 Buckeyes? * Speaking of RBs, we can finally close the book on Jahmyr Gibbs as it pertains to OSU. Gibbs' official visit to Columbus this weekend has been cancelled. It appears the Buckeyes will sign just one running back, Miyan Williams, in their 2020 class. * What is JBook's take on the promotion of Corey Dennis to quarterbacks coach at Ohio State? All of that and more is coming at 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

The offseason routine is getting rolling. This weekend, Ohio State will attempt to bolster its Class of 2020 haul when Jahmyr Gibbs visits. It's fitting the last spot in the class could go to a running back. Will the red carpet treatment convince Team Gibbs that Columbus is not really that far from Dalton, Ga.? It's Thursday so that means imported wisdom from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Speaking of running back, we talk about two names you will hear - a lot - during the 2021 recruiting cycle. One is a high school player. One is an NFL player. Listen and you'll get it. Then we move to the secondary. Wiltfong has Crystal Balled one standout to Ohio State and reports on the Buckeyes chase for the nation's top corner out of a familiar recruiting area. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! That and more is coming at 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

Ohio State's 2020 football schedule includes a date at Oregon on Sept. 12, which is the second week of the season. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the 2020 slate, plus: * Where does Bax come down on the Zachary Evans debate? Is the talented running back a take for the Buckeyes if he is interested? * Is Bax optimistic about Jahmyr Gibbs' official visit to OSU this weekend? * Did Urban Meyer allow the wrong quarterback to leave after spring ball of 2018? Or did he make the right call at the time? That and more is coming at 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

Joe Burrow did it. Seriously. The Ohio native completed what may have been the greatest single-season performance in college football history, leading LSU over Clemson, 42-25, in the National Championship Game. We pay tribute to the son of a former Ohio U. defensive coordinator. We also get into - what else? - recruiting with our very own Duane Long. How big is the addition of Donovan Jackson? How big is Ohio State's appetite for recruiting Zach Evans? 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

Those pesky Tennessee Titans keep doing things like eliminating the defending Super Bowl champions and then beating the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Which means Ohio State will have to wait at least one more week to announce the hiring of Kerry Coombs as co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach. What impact, if any, is this having on recruiting? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * What is going on with the recruitment of running back Zach Evans? Are the Buckeyes heavily involved? * Anything new on the Jahmyr Gibbs front? * What are Bank's thoughts on the early signing period in college football being in late December? Should it be in late July instead? * Thoughts on tonight's national championship game. All of that and more is coming at you on an award-winning version (probably not) 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

Yes, the 2019 season isn't really over until tomorrow night. But that won't stop us. We are here to project the starting lineups for The Ohio State Buckeyes of 2020. Matt Baxendell tackles the offense. Steve Helwagen takes on the defense. Bill Kurelic opens the show with the latest on recruiting. Who could want anything more? Ravens fans, that's who. But we digress. Spend some quality time with Bucknuts this Sunday 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

Ohio State used an interesting defensive scheme in 2019 with three cornerbacks and one high safety. With Jeff Hafley moving on and Kerry Coombs likely to replace him, will the scheme change for the Buckeyes in 2020? Or will it remain the same? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for today's show and JBook gives his answer on that, plus: * Who will be OSU's starting defensive backs in 2020 other than Shaun Wade? * Ohio State landed high four-star offensive tackle Donovan Jackson. It looks like the 2021 class will be even better than the 2020 class for the Buckeyes. * Will the Buckeyes seal the deal with Cameron Martinez? * What is up with Billy Price with the Bengals? All of that and more is coming at 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

The beat goes on ... and on. Ohio State's recruiting exploits are well documented - and for good reason. Yesterday, the Buckeyes received a commitment from the nation's No. 1 offensive guard. Out of Texas. We will let you know just how awesome that is and why it deserves some serious praise. But we also take a look at an in-state safety that committed this week in an effort to frame the Ohio State recruiting approach. Also: * C.J. Stroud: Just what is Ohio State getting in the Cali signal caller? Why kind of guy is he? What type of leader? * Paris Johnson: Still the Blind Sider we love to see? Yes. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to wax poetic on the aforementioned. Spend 5ish with us today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a recruiting-themed show today with what is now the late signing period in college football beginning in roughly one month. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Ohio State's 2020 class has 25 commits, including 24 players who have already signed with the Buckeyes. The lone "holdout" so to speak is verbal commit Cameron Martinez. Will he be a Buckeye a month from now? Or is he looking elsewhere? * Running back Jahmyr Gibbs will make an official visit to Ohio State the weekend of Jan. 17-18. How much of a chance do the Buckeyes have of flipping Gibbs from his Georgia Tech commitment, and keeping him away from big-time southern programs such as Georgia, LSU and others? * In the 2021 class, Ohio State has the No. 1 haul in the nation at this early stage with eight commitments. The latest being three-star safety Jaylen Johnson from Cincinnati LaSalle who committed on Tuesday. * High four-star offensive tackle Donovan Jackson will make his annoucement today at his high school in Texas. The Buckeyes are expected to land him, which would make this already excellent 2021 class even better for Ryan Day and OSU. * Kerry Coombs returning to Ohio State might be the worst-kept secret in the world. What does Bax think of this pending development? All of that and more is coming at you on a jam-packed edition of the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any quality football program. Sometimes that means attracting the nation's best prep talent to Columbus. Sometimes that means keeping them in the city. See Wade, Shaun. Ohio State was facing a 2020 season with zero experience in the secondary. With Wade's decision to return, the Buckeyes have a first-team All-American to build around. Just a bit different. Just how impactful is Wade's decision for the Buckeyes? Back to the recruiting of prep stars. The focus is shifting to the Class of 2021. Duane Long is here to share some names. These are the guys Duane is head over heels for in the class. You can expect each to be a recurring name here on the BM5. Tomorrow is also a big day possibly for Ohio State's Class of 2021 plan: Top offensive line target Donovan Jackson will announce his college decision. We get into all of it. 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