Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Many expected that Shaun Wade would turn pro following the 2019 college football season. However, the third-year sophomore defensive back decided to return to Ohio State in 2020 to be the Buckeyes' spotlight player on defense. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what Wade's return means for OSU, plus: * What will the secondary look like for the Buckeyes in 2020? Who will be the other three starters alongside Wade? * Looks like we will have to wait another week for Kerry Coombs to be announced as Ohio State's new co-defensive coordinator/DB coach, right? Or is that not quite a done deal yet? (Think the former.) * What are very early expectations for the 2020 Buckeyes? 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

The Ohio State Buckeyes will likely have four new starting defensive backs in 2020, and they will definitley have a new DB coach/co-defensive coordinator. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that and much more. * Which young DBs are expected to step up for OSU? * Is Shaun Wade turning pro tomorrow? * Will Kerry Coombs be replacing Jeff Hafley on the Buckeyes' staff? * If he does, what is our opinion of the move? 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

How do you know Ohio State's future is bright? You check in with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio. He then tells you how good all the future Buckeyes in attendance are. Which is what we are doing here today on the inaugural BM5 of 2020. After we relay a Fiesta Bowl story about Wiltfong's in-the-moment response to targeting, he breaks down the future Buckeyes showing off in Texas. We also discuss a Class of 2020 prospect in attendance Ohio State hopes to add to the fold. 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

Still recovering? Join the club. Let's use today's show as a real step towards mental clarity once again. The fog of that loss needs to go. So we look forward on today's show with Duane Long. Why will Ohio State be right back in the College Football Playoff next season? We lay out a route to redemption. Also: * Farewell to a great one: J.K. Dobbins declares for NFL Draft. Where does he rank in Ohio State's pantheon of ball carriers? * Sam Hart beats for the Buckeyes. What to make of the newest Ohio State tight end recruit? All of that and more is coming at you so 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

Bill Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show, and the topics include: * Takeaways from Ohio State's heartbreaking loss to Clemson on Saturday in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Yes, we're still salty about it. The Buckeyes made plenty of mistakes, but the replay official was the worst we've seen. * The departures of Jeff Hafley and Mike Yurcich from the program and who might replace them. * Which recruits are remaining on Ohio State's board for the 2020 class? * Who might be next to join the Buckeyes' 2021 class? 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

Misery loves company. That's the theme today. Ohio State's dream season ended Saturday night with a nightmare against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl that amounted to a 29-23 defeat. Missed opportunities. Referees. Replay officials. All played starring roles. Bill Kurelic is here. Matt Baxendell is here. We will get through this together. 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 and Clemson have faced off three times in the history of the programs, and all three contests ended in disaster for the Buckeyes. In the 1978 Gator Bowl, the Tigers defeated OSU 17-15, a game that will always be remembered for Woody Hayes striking a Clemson player. Hayes was fired and never coached again. In the 2014 Orange Bowl (2013 season), Ohio State lost 40-35 to the Tigers. That game will be best remembered as when OSU quarterback Braxton Miller fractured his labrum (right shoulder). Miller never played quarterback in a game again. In the 2017 Fiesta Bowl/College Football Playoff semifinal (2016 season), Urban Meyer suffered the most embarrassing loss of his career considering the stage it was on. Clemson pounded the Buckeyes 31-0, forcing Meyer to revamp his offensive coaching staff in the following weeks (bringing in Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson). On Saturday, Ohio State has a chance to exercise those demons when they play Clemson in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl/CFP semifinal. What are thoughts on this matchup? Who will win this game and why? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for a special edition of the 5ish "live" from Arizona to discuss all of that 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

OK, it's time. The holiday is over. Let's focus, people. Ohio State has a national championship to win. First, Clemson. * Payback time. This movie was a horror show three years ago. But Ohio State is a much different outfit. Clemson is, too. * Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence. Two Georgia boys playing their trade for out-of-state powerhouses. Same high school year. Same NFL Draft (we assume). One will emerge as next year's likely No. 1 overall draft pick and Heisman Trophy fave. * Is Clemson's defensive line up to the challenge? How about the Tigers' offensive line? Ohio State will present the biggest challenge for each all season. * Can Ohio State's future NFL defensive backs consistently challenge Clemson's future NFL receivers? * Dabo Swinney vs. Ryan Day. Is the new guy ready? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in the Xmas glow to talk Fiesta Bowl. Let's get rolling. 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 has not been a real underdog all season. That changes Saturday night. Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite over the Buckeyes in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. But the national vibe is stronger. That vibe is the Buckeyes are headed for a buzzsaw. Clemson's combination of talent, experience and coaching will just be too much for the Buckeyes. Yeah ... right. Duane Long is here to offer a perspective different from that. Quite different. It's Christmas Eve morning. 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

Monday is about Dave Biddle and Bill Greene here at the BM5. So you're half-covered today. Dave is sunning himself likely on a exotic isle but the show must go on. Bill is here to be his bank-like self on the following topics: * Mike Yurcich to Texas to call plays for Tom? * Familiar face to follow Jeff Hafley? * Brendon White and Greg Schiano: Reunited and it feels so good? * Clemson is a 2-point favorite over Ohio State. Who should be favored? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is pretty good at football. Ohio State is pretty good at basketball. It's pretty fun to be a part of. With the football team gearing up for a national title run, Chris Holtmann's squad went to Vegas, baby, and took out Kentucky. That's wins over Villanova, North Carolina and Kentucky and we are only 12 games in. Is that good? Also: Football. We take a look back at National Signing Day and let you know where Ohio State's priorities are in the current class and where the focus is in 2021. 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

Urban Meyer achieved 'rock star' status as a coach and recruiter. He could walk into any living room anywhere and sell Ohio State with a swagger. Replacing him on the recruiting trail wasn't going to be easy. But Ryan Day has done a great job of it so far. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong takes you behind the scenes of a specific, successful recruitment during this cycle that showed Day has not missed a beat in taking over for a legend. Other items of intrigue we got into: * Utah over Ohio State? The heck? * Solidifying the QB room * Which program is crying loudest right now? 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 emerged from yesterday with the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation. Not too shabby. If you think this secures another year of playoff contention when these recruits blossom ... you're right. We get into all the particulars about yesterday with the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic. Among the specifics we address: * C.J. Stroud is in. * Clark Phillips is not in. * Cameron Martinez is somewhere in between. * Class strengths: Offensive line and wide receiver. * Class sleepers: Who is better than you think? * Where to from here for the staff? 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 national signing day in college football and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk all about it from Ohio State's perspective. The Buckeyes will sign at least 23 players today, perhaps 24 depending on what quarterback CJ Stroud decides to do when he makes his announcement at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Two verbal commits -- cornerback Clark Phillips and athlete Cam Martinez -- will not sign today. Phillips will decide between OSU and Utah on Thursday, while Martinez will likely wait until what is now the late signing period in February to make his final call. What is Bax's take on those situations? Ryan Day and the Buckeyes currently have the No. 4 class in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite. And they are the only Big Ten team in the top 10. The class is led by perhaps the best wide receiver group we have seen. The offensive line class is also extremely impressive. What else stands out about the class, both good and not so good? All of that and more is coming at you on the signing day version of the 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are less than 24 hours from Early Signing Day, what equates to a yearly holiday in these parts. But - as always - there is drama before the decisions. With Jeff Hafley set to take over at Boston College, will any of his recruits opt against Columbus? We are talking Clark Phillips III and more with Duane Long this a.n. What more? * Will C.J. Stroud ink with Ohio State? There are some concerns. * Who is Duane's sleeper on offense and defense in the soon-to-be official class? * Which Buckeyes will benefit from the practices added for bowl (playoff) prep? 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

There is much to discuss as Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show. On the docket: * Is there a frontrunner to replace Jeff Hafley at Ohio State? Is it Kerry Coombs? * Will cornerback Clark Phillips sign with the Buckeyes on Wednesday? * What about the rest of the current 2020 commits? Is there anyone else that might be in danger of flipping to another program? * Back to Hafley, what is the impact on his pending departure as it pertains to Ohio State's preperation for Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinal/Fiesta Bowl? * What does Bank think about the matchup between the Buckeyes and Tigers? * Is quarterback CJ Stroud going to sign with Ohio State two days from now? 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

Sure, there was no game this weekend. But there is plenty to discuss. * Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with Chase Young and Justin Fields within hailing distance. It was quite a night and Burrow did a fine job crediting his Ohio roots. We discuss. * Jeff Hafley has accepted the Boston College head coaching job. How does this affect Ohio State on the recruiting trail? How about the effect on Clemson prep? We discuss. * Also, anyone notice Clemson feels like a prohibitive favorite over Ohio State in the public arena. Why? What's changed? We discuss. 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

It is Friday and we have a jam-packed edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 for you as Jonah Booker drops by. On the agenda is the following: * Thoughts on Ohio State's CFP matchup with Clemson. * Are the Tigers extremely overconfident? Could this play into the Buckeyes' hands? Also, Clemson has not really been tested this season, save for Mack Brown and North Carolina. Meanwhile, Ohio State is battle tested. * Will the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the country in the 2020 class, CJ Stroud, select Ohio State? He is making his official visit to OSU this weekend and is expected to make his announcement on Wednesday (early signing day). * Is sophomore safety Josh Proctor earning more playing time for the Buckeyes? * True freshman offensive tackle Dawand Jones is massive, and not the project everyone thought he was. * Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith took a lot of flak -- including right here on Bucknuts from staff members. Today, we give Smith his deserved kudos. All of that and more is coming at you on an extended version of the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The early signing period kicks off soon. Will Ohio State make a late splash? Possibly. We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to discuss the following vital topics: * C.J. Stroud in or out? * Jack Miller fielding calls? * Ohio State vs. Clemson: Good getting them first? * Why Michigan has no chance to beat Ohio State anytime soon. * Next year's playoff teams. We let you know who has a chance. It's not a long list. 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 Wednesday and there is plenty on the agenda for today's show. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following and more: * Is it now looking like Jeff Hafley will remain at Ohio State and not take the Boston College job? * Might Kevin Wilson leave to be the head coach at Colorado State? Or is Butch Jones still destined for that job? * Did Ohio State get the shaft by the College Football Playoff committee? Or is the No. 2 seed what the Buckeyes deserved? * What are thoughts on the matchup with Clemson in the semifinals? * Are the Tigers showing a lot of disrespect toward the Buckeyes? 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

Did you heart drop when Ohio State was revealed as the No. 2 team on Sunday? If it did, that's understandable. But Duane Long is here today to tell you why the drop could actually benefit the Buckeyes. We explain. Also: * Chase Young wins Nagurski Award. Shocker. * Young, Justin Fields, Jalen Hurts and The Plains' favorite son were nominated and get a NYC trip. * What scares Duane most about Clemson? * If C.J. Stroud opts for the Buckeyes, where would the Stroud-Jack Miller combo rank when it comes to all-time Ohio State QB hauls? 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 reaction to Ohio State getting the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff and its matchup with No. 3 seed Clemson? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about that, plus: * Did Bank think the Buckeyes were going to get the No. 1 seed? * Did the committee overreact to one bad half of football from the Buckeyes? * What are insights regarding the matchup with Ohio State and Clemson? Can the Buckeyes exercise some demons against the Tigers? * Is OSU co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley going to be the new head coach at Boston College? * How would it impact recruiting if Hafley does take the BC job? * Early signing day is one week from Wednesday (Dec. 18). Who are recruits Ohio State might add in their 2020 class between now and then? What is the latest with quarterback CJ Stroud? All of that and more is coming at you on a loaded version of the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yeah, it wasn't easy. But Ohio State persevered. The Buckeyes defeated Wisconsin, 34-21, in the B1G title game on Saturday night in Indianapolis. What does it feel like to be behind by two scores? Ohio State found out for the first time this season and responded. The second half was a return to form and ended with another B1G crown. What did we think of the effort? What does it mean to Ohio State's CFP ranking? The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic is here. The People's Champ Matt Baxendell is here. Hurry up and listen before the CFP rankings are officially announced ... 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

Win and they're in? Of course. Win and they definitely keep the No. 1 seed? Well, it is not so clear. Ohio State will play Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game, and if the Buckeyes want to retain the No. 1 ranking heading into the College Football Playoffs, do they need style points against the Badgers? Presuming LSU looks good against Georgia in the SEC title game? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to give his answer to that, plus: * What are thoughts on this rematch? Any worries the Buckeyes are overconfident? * JBook is amused by the excuses being made by Michigan football fans. * Could the Jonathon Cooper situation change? Or is he definitely redshirting? 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

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