Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State is readying for a trip to its second home ... err ... Lucas Oil Stadium for Saturday's B1G title game tussle with Wisconsin. Your Buckeyes will be about a 20-point favorite by kickoff ... and deservedly so. Why will it be different this time? Ohio State handled Wisky, 38-7, on xxxx. That's a question we ask Indy resident and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Wiltfong also dishes on his specialty - 'crootin - as we discuss Donovan Jackson, C.J. Stroud, Greg Schiano back in New Jersey and more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty of Ohio State football to talk about on today's show as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle. On the docket: * The Buckeyes staying No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings. * Ryan Day winning Big Ten Coach of the Year by the media. * Thoughts on the Ohio State-Wisconsin rematch in the Big Ten Championship Game. * Any worries about quarterback Justin Fields wearing a bulky brace on his left knee due to his MCL sprain? * We are not sad that Alabama has been eliminated from CFP contention. * And we close the show with some hoops as the Buckeyes take on North Carolina in Chapel Hill tonight. 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

So much going on. So much good. Today's show is packed. Here's the agenda: * Lingering vibes from the weekend (reminder: Another Khaki beatdown) * What scares us about Wisky in Indy? * Justin or Jeaux: Who will be CFP's No. 1 tonight? * Fun time: We try to predict Ohio State's starting offense NEXT season. Duane Long is here. You are now, too. Let's do this. 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 an absolute mauling of Michigan by Ohio State in Ann Arbor on Saturday, and we are here to talk all about it on today's show. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to review The Game, plus: * The Wolverines have 24 commits in their 2020 recruiting class. Zero are from the state of Ohio. Is this one of the biggest reasons Jim Harbaugh is failing? * The Buckeyes' offensive line spent Saturday afternoon doing nothing but pushing UM's offensive line all over the field. We liked it. * What are thoughts on the rematch with Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game this Saturday in Indy? 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

Some shows can be tough to put together on a Sunday morning. This is not one of them. It was labor of love after what we witnessed Saturday. Ohio State continued its pure mastery of Michigan, smashing the host Wolverines, 56-27, to complete an undefeated regular season at 12-0. Urban Meyer never lost to Michigan as head coach of the Buckeyes. Ryan Day is off to a similar start. So what gives? Why has Ohio State pulled so far ahead in a matchup that used to inspire much competitive drama? How does yesterday fit into the history of the tussle? We also got into detail on why said Buckeyes dominance shows no sign of waning. The People's Champ Matt Baxendell and The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic are here. We break down all the Saturday superlatives from Ann Arbor and touch on where Ohio State goes from here. Please sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning chatter. 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 Game is just one day away and we are here to talk all about it on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. * What are final score predictions of the game? * If there is bad weather in Ann Arbor, which team will it help more? * If the Buckeyes happen to lose, but win the Big Ten championship, will they still make the playoffs? * Where does Ohio State have the biggest advantages over Michigan? 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 Game is just three days away and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Ohio State, which returned to the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, is favored by 9.5 points over Michigan. How will the game play out? Where do the Buckeyes have advantages over the Wolverines? Are we concerned about Justin Fields' health at all after he seemed to injure his left (non-throwing) thumb against Penn State last week? If OSU loses to the Wolverines in a close game, but then wins the Big Ten Championship Game against either Minnesota or Wisconsin, would 12-1 Ohio State make the playoffs? All of that and much 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

There are pods and then there are MEGA-pods. This falls in the latter category. It's Tuesday, so that means our usual bread breaking with Duane Long. We get into: * The addition of Miyan Williams. * How can The Fighting Khakis threaten the Buckeyes? * Ohio State DBs vs. Wolverines WRs: Who wins the tussle? * How will they try to handle Chase Young? * Will Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins be lagging from workhorse performances vs. Penn State? Then, we are joined by the best in the business: NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler from The Athletic. He's broken down the draft possibles on the Buckeyes' roster so we can offer up complete draft projections on: RB J.K. Dobbins WR Austin Mack WR K.J. Hill WR Ben Victor OT Thayer Munford OG Jonah Jackson EDGE Chase Young DT DaVon Hamilton LB Malik Harrison LB Baron Browning CB Jeffrey Okudah CB Damon Arnette CB Shaun Wade FS Jordan Fuller PLUS: We finish with Brugler taking the first look at the Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence competition to be the No. 1 pick in 2021. Spend 5ish (yeah, right!) with us this morning, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is The Game week and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. * What might concern Ohio State about Michigan? * Where do the Buckeyes have a big advantage over the Wolverines? * If OSU loses to UM in a close game, but wins the Big Ten championship, will the Buckeyes still make the College Football Playoff with a 12-1 record? * What is Bank's take on Ohio State finally landing their 2020 running back: Miyan Williams? Are the Buckeyes now done with RB recruiting for the 2020 class, or do they want to add one more? 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 a Saturday. Ohio State came through when it counted and walked out of The Shoe with a 28-17 victory over B1G foe Penn State. With the win, the Buckeyes clinched the B1G East and a spot in the conference title game two weeks from now in Indy. The big W wasn't without drama, however. For the first time this season, the Buckeyes led by less than a touchdown after halftime ... briefly. Also: Chase Young. What do we make of the win? Then there's this: The long, at times seemingly interminable quest to add a Class of 2020 running back has ended. Cincy native Miyan Williams is on board. What does it mean in the grand scheme? Yes, there's plenty to talk about. Luckily, we got two of the best talkers around to join us: The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and The People's Champ Matt Baxendell. Please sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning chatter. 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

Rain is in the forecast for Saturday's Ohio State-Penn State clash. How might this impact the Buckeyes' offensive game plan? Could we see a conservative approach like OSU used in the rain against Wisconsin? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the OSU-PSU game and where the No. 2 Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) have the biggest advantages over the No. 8 Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1). * Final score predictions on the game. * If both Ohio State and LSU win their next three games, can the Buckeyes jump the Tigers for the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings? * Which 2020 and 2021 recruits will be in town for the OSU-PSU game? 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

It's the biggest game of the season (so far). It's the biggest recruiting weekend of the season (by far). Penn State is coming. So is every other college football media outlet known to man. It's a big deal. Your Buckeyes are big favorites. Do they deserve to be? The last two Penn State tussles have been epic. Does this impending meeting have similar potential? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to not only break down the expected red carpet attendees but share his thoughts on this meeting for B1G supremacy. 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 remained at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. The question is what is the Buckeyes' path back to No. 1? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Ohio State-Penn State matchup. * Ryan Day being optimistic regarding getting some of the Buckeyes' injured players back this week. * Will weather be a factor for this game? * The Penn State game is not sold out, and ticket prices on the secondary market are going for half price of face value. Is it time for Ohio State to greatly lower the prices of non-premium seats, such as tickets in C deck? 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 waiting is over. The stretch run is here. Penn State comes calling. Then a trip to Ann Arbor. After that? It's about raising banners. How will Ohio State respond? Are the Buckeyes in the sprinter's stance ready to run for a few big titles? After trouncing Maryland and Rutgers, this Big Ten foe - Penn State - should offer more resistance. How does Ohio State match up? Duane Long and I break down key tussles to watch and where the Nittany Lions strengths and weaknesses lie. Plus, the College Football Playoff rankings will be released again this evening and we get into which key recruits will be in town this weekend. 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

After a bye week and then two "game weeks" that felt more like bye weeks, it's finally a big-game week for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are favored by a whopping 18.5 points over visiting Penn State, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk all about the matchup. Also on the docket: * What does Bank remember about the recruitment of PSU quarterback Sean Clifford from Cincinnati St. Xavier? * Are the Nittany Lions trending the wrong way? * Dare we say Michigan is suddenly looking like a good team? * Who do we think will win the Big Ten West: Minnesota or Wisconsin? * What are thoughts about Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama? Tua is out for the year. Does Bama have any path at making the College Football Playoff? 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

Ohio State went to Rutgers and got the job done: Easy W, no injuries. Now the season really starts. Penn State is coming. So are FOX and ESPN with their cavalcade of talking heads. It's about to get serious. A star-studded case of possible future Buckeyes will be in town. So today's show is less game review - see: uncompetitive, Rutgers - more let's put everything in context for the stretch run. We are joined by The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and The People's Champ Matt Baxendell. Sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning exploits. 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 Rutgers week so we did not exactly expect an action-packed week here at Bucknuts. Boy were we wrong. From the Chase Young situation getting resolved, to Ohio State dropping a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings despite winning by 59 points, to the latest developments in 2020 running back recruiting. Well, it's Friday, which means Jonah Booker is here to talk about all of that on today's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Young is just taking a few weeks off. Rutgers is up - and we mean DOWN. Miyan Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylan Knighton. Who's in? The College Football Playoff. How will it all work out? 247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom. Spend 5ish with is 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 fell one spot to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. It is pretty rough to drop in the rankings when you win by 59 points as the Buckeyes did against Maryland. However, the new No. 1 team in the land, LSU, did go to Alabama and knock off the Crimson Tide, so the Tigers jumping OSU was not a big surprise. The good news, per the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, is Ohio State has a very good chance of moving back into the No. 1 spot if they win out. Bax joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss all things CFP rankings, plus: * Is Penn State head coach James Franklin the "snitch" in the Chase Young situation? Or is that a little too hard to believe? * Is Bax feeling good about Ohio State landing 2020 running back recruit Jahmyr Gibbs? * Ohio State's basketball team hosts No. 10 Villanova tonight. And the No. 16 Buckeyes are favored -- yes, favored -- by 2.5 points over the Wildcats. Even if you are just a casual OSU hoops fan, are you entertained? 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

Ohio State is in an interesting spot these days. An unquestioned national title contender, the Buckeyes are in the midst of tussles against overmatched foes. Maryland is awful. Rutgers wishes it was Maryland. So the competitive aspect of this weekend's trip to New Jersey is ... well ... non-existent. Yet, there is plenty to talk about. Among the topics Duane Long and I cover on today's show: * Chase Young. How many more games? Does it even matter? Who turned on him? * PT strategy. How much playing time for the starters on Saturday? Who will emerge? Should travel roster walk-ons get at least 12 hours sleep Friday night? * Best NFL running back prospect on the roster? * Ohio State vs. ??? in CFP title game? * Paris Johnson: Ready as a freshman? * Tyreke Johnson ... next up? * Lose weight, get in shape, get paid? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the latest on Chase Young? Specifically, how many more games will Ohio State's star junior defensive end miss? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give the answer to that, plus: What is the latest with 2020 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? How did Jahmyr Gibbs' visit go this weekend? Could Gibbs perhaps now be trending OSU's way? Will Ohio State drop to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings after LSU hammered Alabama? Should people really be that surprised that Minnesota beat Penn State? 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

Well, that was quite an interesting Saturday. It started with the news Chase Young would not be playing against Maryland. That story only took off from there. We get into ... like really get into it. Ohio State then destroyed visiting Maryland, 73-14, in front of a packed Shoe. Elsewhere, Joe Burrow did it again, Lovie Smith did it again, and the season outlook nationally got even cloudier. There's plenty to discuss and we brought in two big-time discussers: Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, '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

Not the way you expected to start your day, huh? The Chase Young news has ripped through Buckeye Nation and we are still dealing with ourselves. So ... what happened? Will Young miss more than Maryland game? Why now? Is Ohio State prepared? Who replaces Young on the field? Lots of questions and we took a crack at all of them. Dave Biddle joins me for this emergency edition of the BM5. Spend 5ish more 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's Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State's game tomorrow against visiting Maryland 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

The Class of 2020 is nearing completion. But there's a few key spots left ... and you know them: running back(s) and second quarterback. Oh, and Ohio State hosts Maryland this weekend. So there's that. One running back from Georgia will be here. Is he on flip watch? Ohio State has offered another quarterback. Does that mean C.J. Stroud is out? Will Chase Young take a second half snap against his home-state foe? Can the Fighting P.J. Flecks turn the B1G upside down? Can Super Joe turn back the Tide? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to share his vibes on all that. 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 is the No. 1 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings which were released Tuesday night. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his reaction on that and all things CFP on a robust 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

Ohio State is fresh off a bye week and readying to host Maryland in a return to action. But there is plenty of action of the field as well: * The College Football Playoff reveal is tonight at 9 on ESPN. The Buckeyes will one of the top four teams. But where exactly will Ohio State be ranked? * The dumpster fire that is Florida State football has added some drama to Ohio State recruiting with the decomittment of Jaylon Knighton. Have fences been mended enough for Knighton to once again be a prime Buckeyes target? * Ohio State's quest for a second quarterback in the Class of 2020 has taken them off the lower 48. Who is now in focus? Duane Long is here to provide insight on all of that. 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 first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019 will be released Tuesday evening and it will be interesting to see where Ohio State is ranked. The Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll and No. 4 in the Coaches poll, but those polls have zero impact on the four teams that make the CFP. Might Ryan Day and Co. be ranked No. 1 the CFP? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * The Buckeyes are favored by 44 points over visiting Maryland this Saturday. * What are expectations for OSU's star players such as Justin Fields, Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins and others down the stretch of the season? * Which game is a bigger threat to the Buckeyes: At home against Penn State, or on the road against Michigan? All of that and more is happening 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 landed 2021 wide receiver recruit Marvin Harrison Jr. on Thursday, giving the Buckeyes six prospects in their '21 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about Harrison, plus: * How Brian Hartline continues to clean up on the recruiting trail. * The Buckeyes continue to recruit the state of Pennsylvania very well. * Is Bijan Robinson really back in play for OSU? * Highlights from Ryan Day's radio show, including his comments on sophomore DT Tommy Togiai who is really coming on for the Buckeyes. 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

Running back drama? The Buckeyes? Well, if it's the Class of 2020 recruiting cycle, there's been more drama than needed. We thought Ohio State had basically settled on two targets: Ohioan Miyan Williams and Georgia native Jahmyr Gibbs). But an 'old' name popped up again recently. Bijan Robinson told 247Sports he is still in contact with Ohio State's staff despite his Texas commitment. The heck? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the latest. Plus, we asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Steve and got some good ones. * All of the Bijan queries - and there were several. * Julian Fleming - Is the Keystone State native wavering? * 2020 a down year for B1G-area recruits or is 2021 looking like a banner year? * Did Ohio State make up ground on Notre Dame for Will Shipley this past weekend? All that and more coming your way. Spend 5ish with us this morning, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is tied with Clemson for the second-best odds in the country to win the national championship this season at 3/1. Alabama checks in first at 11/4. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about the Buckeyes' national title hopes and much more. Entering a season with a "national championship or bust" mindset is setting yourself up for serious disappointment. But after eight games, with as impressive as the Buckeyes are looking, does Bax have a national title or bust attitude this season? Also on the docket: * Is Chase Young a legit contender to win the Heisman Trophy? * How impressive is the toughness and attitude of this OSU squad? * What are thoughts on college athletes likely being able to profit off their likeness by the year 2021? 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

Ohio State took Wisconsin's heart in the rain. Chase Young entered the national lexicon. Jack Miller cemented his Buckeye future. Your Buckeyes staff has identified a young Ohioan they feel is worthy to come aboard. So who better to join us and wax poetic than Duane Long? Nobody ... and he's here to share. 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

Juggernaut (JUG-ger-naut): "A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution." ... "A force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable." Yes, that perfectly describes the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes through the first eight games of their season. They were expected to be tested by Wisconsin. And they were; for one quarter. Then they blew the doors off the Badgers 38-7 and the score very likely would have been a lot worse if not for the rainy conditions. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss the juggernaut that is the '19 Buckeyes and where things might go from here. Other topics include Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins, OSU's offensive line, and 2020 running back recruiting. 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

Chuck Norris is deathly afraid of Chase Young. That's what type of Saturday it was in The Shoe yesterday as the Buckeyes hosted Wisconsin in a 38-7 trouncing. It rained. A lot. But Ohio State's winning parade went on ... in impressive fashion. Who shined? Yes, Chase. But others did, too. Ohio State simply solidified its national standing and likely strengthened it. Bill Kurelic is here. Dave Biddle is here. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, '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 one day away from the Ohio State-Wisconsin game and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all about it. JBook also drops knowledge on: * What will be the final score in tomorrow's Buckeyes vs. Badgers showdown? * Is this a preview of the Big Ten title game? * Might the weather not be as big of a factor as some believe? * What's JBook's take on Tony Alford and running back recruiting? * There are so many reasons the 2019 Buckeyes are elite. It would be easy to argue the top-three reasons are head coach Ryan Day, quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young. 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

Wisconsin is licking its wounds and prepping for a Saturday meeting with host Ohio State. Those Buckeyes have a few guests expected to visit for the noon kickoff. Sure, the early start limits the attendees and the Penn State home game on the horizon gives coveted recruits another date as option. But that won't make the red carpet laid out this weekend any less plush. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here for his routine Thursday appearance to breakdown who is coming to Columbus, who could be on commitment watch and who could make a 'surprise' appearance. All of that and a look at other college football action on the docket is coming at you. Spend 5ish with us to day, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty of Ohio State football to discuss as the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Topics include: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' upcoming game against Wisconsin. * Quarterback Justin Fields playing out of his mind through seven games. * Are injuries at offensive tackle a big concern for OSU? * Head coach Ryan Day pushing all the right buttons for Ohio State. * Might the Buckeyes get linebacker Baron Browning back from an injury this week? * Thoughts on Notre Dame at Michigan. Plus, FootballScoop is reporting that Jim Harbaugh might have an "exit strategy" following this season. 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

Now almost two months into the season, Ohio State is 7-0 and beating opponents by an average score of 50-8. Is that good? So when you're asked: 'What are Ohio State's real concerns?' ... what do you say? The real answer: Not much. At. All. But how long would that show last? That would be a BM1. So Duane Long joined today and we racked our brains to come up with real concerns about Ohio State. Did we channel Chet from 'Weird Science'? Sort of. But we managed to craft a few. Also: * What to make of Wisky after its loss to Illinois? * Duane and I share our list of opponents that could threaten the Buckeyes. 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 much-anticipated Ohio State-Wisconsin game is just five days away, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk about it. * Has this game lost its luster due to the Badgers losing to Illinois? * How will this game likely play out? Will the Buckeyes keep on rolling? * What is the latest on 2020 running back recruiting? * How many recruits will the Buckeyes take in their 2020 class and who will they be? 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

Now that you've had an extra day to revel in it, what did you think of Ohio State's decimation of Northwestern on Friday night. Ohio State won, 52-3. Sometimes the final score is not indicative of the game. This was. Total beatdown in Evanston in front of a national audience (at least those who get BTN, but we digress). What did we think of the game? What happened on Saturday that affects the Buckeyes? Here to talk about all that and more: Bill Kurelic, Pat Murphy and Matt Baxendell. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a very rare game-day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 for you as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. Ohio State will take on Northwestern in Evanston tonight, and JBook and Dave Biddle are here to talk all about it. * What are predictions for tonight's game? * Should the Buckeyes have agreed to play on a Friday night? * Is JBook concerned about the injuries on the Buckeyes' offensive line? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. 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 spend the past week readying for Northwestern and working the recruiting trail. So it's convenient our source today is an expert on both. 247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom on the following: * Emeka Egbuka - Can Ohio State do it again in Seattle? * C.J. Stroud - The latest on possible Buckeyes QB of the future. * Antonio Alfano - Former No. 1 recruit leaving 'Bama ... should OSU kick the tires? * Darnay Holmes - One-time Ohio State silent commit has had enough of UCLA? Should Buckeyes rekindle relationship? * Penn State vs. Michigan - Gut check time for both programs. Why does Steve like Fighting Franklins in this one? * Ohio State vs. Northwestern - Yes, it's another Friday night B1G showdown. But it's not 2018 ... Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are thoughts on Ohio State playing a rare Friday night game? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his strong thoughts on that topic on today's show, plus: * Northwestern is usually a tough team to play against, but this year the Wildcats don't have a quarterback who is playing well. Do they really have much of a chance of hanging with the Buckeyes? * Who is the best team remaining on OSU's schedule? * Thoughts on Mookie Cooper being ineligible for his senior season of high school and whether that might be a blessing in disguise. All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. 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 had the weekend off. Sort of. There was no game. But there was a big win. The Buckeyes went into Texas once again for a big commitment: defensive back Ryan Watts from Deep Elm. Duane Long is here and he is excited. We go in depth on what the addition of Watts means for the Buckeyes. Also: Could Ohio State actually pass on adding a running back altogether in the Class of 2020? It's possible. Duane shares his viewpoint on how Ohio State should proceed from here. Then we had to get into this Friday night's date with Northwestern. Is the possibility for another Purdueish debacle present? All of that is coming at you on the Tuesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State was off this past week, but returns to action in Evanston, Ill., against Northwestern on Friday (8:30 p.m. ET; FS1). What are thoughts on the clash between the Buckeyes and Wildcats, who last met in the 2018 Big Ten Championship game? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * The Buckeyes' 2020 excellent recruiting class got even better on Sunday when Ryan Day, Jeff Hafley and Co. landed four-star cornerback Ryan Watts. * Junior middle linebackers Baron Browning and Tuf Borland are splitting snaps to a certain degree. Is it time for Browning to play even more than he has? * Despite being a first-year head coach (not counting his three games last year) Day certainly seems to check all the boxes. Or is it too early to proclaim that? All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza. 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 got some time off this weekend. Here at Bucknuts? It was work, work, work. We watched a lot of football. Buckeyes staffers - some of them - used the time to hit the recruiting trail. Certain targets got some seriously interested visitors wearing Scarlet and Gray gear. Which ones? The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - joins us as always to get everyone up to speed on the trail. We also welcome in Matt Baxendell for his take on how yesterday's on-field action affects Ohio State's outlook. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, '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 Ohio State players have been the biggest pleasant surprises this season? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the latest on running back recruiting for 2020? Might the Buckeyes land Jahmyr Gibbs? * What is the latest regarding the recruitment of 2020 quarterback CJ Stroud? * How many players will OSU take in this class? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravagana. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no game this weekend for Ohio State. But there are matters of great importance to deal with. Namely: recruiting. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide the absolute latest on Ohio State's status with: * C.J. Stroud * Tyler Baron * Jahmyr Gibbs * Lorenzo Styles * Kevontre Bradford * Ryan Watts That's not all: Wiltfong picks winners of this weekend's BIG tussles: Michigan State @ Wisconsin and Penn State @ Iowa. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will Ohio State be working on the most during its first of two bye weeks this season? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * What are thoughts about the Buckeyes' right tackles? * What is the toughest game remaining on OSU's schedule? Is it Wisconsin, or perhaps a different team? * What are takeaways from the news that the Buckeyes' offer to 2020 quarterback CJ Stroud is committable? Is it looking like he will be playing for Ryan Day's crew next season? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. 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, it's a good time to be a Buckeye. Is there ever a bad time? Of course not, but let's not digress this early. It's good to be a Buckeye currently because Ohio State is undefeated, among the nation's elite and coming off a recruiting weekend certain to aid future efforts. Also, a certain Buckeye took control of the national sports stage Monday night and showed his Ohio State allegiance all at once. Duane Long is here in his standard Tuesday spot to discuss: * Now a few days later, Duane puts the win over Sparty in perspective * Running back recruiting: The hell? * C.J. Stroud: Signal called? * Nick Bosa: Making Buckeyes everywhere swell with pride? 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