Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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

Ohio State disposed of visiting Michigan State 34-10 on Saturday and moved up to No. 3 in the AP poll. What were impressions from the game? What does it mean for the Buckeyes moving forward as they enter their first bye week of the season? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on a few members of OSU's offensive line, such as center Josh Myers who has turned into a mauler. * How much credit should Greg Studrawa get for the play of the O-line? * How did the big recruiting weekend go for the Buckeyes? Specifically with quarterback CJ Stroud. 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 improved to 6-0 with a 34-10 over visiting B1G rival Michigan State on Saturday night. Stakes were high. National eyes were upon the Buckeyes. How did they really do? What did we learn about Ohio State in its stiffest test yet? It took almost an hour and three experts - Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Pat Murphy - to properly put the big W in perspective. The game analysis, reviewing the recruits in attendance and the national implications. We have it all right 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

The yearly battle between No. 4 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) and No. 25 Michigan State (4-1, 2-0) will happen Saturday night in Columbus, and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk all about it. Also on the docket: * What is going on at right tackle for the Buckeyes? It is surprising that Nicholas Petit-Frere didn't get the call last week when Branden Bowen was hurt? Or does that just say a lot about Joshua Alabi and what he can bring to the table? * The huge recruiting weekend that is in store for OSU. * Players who we thought would be seeing more action than they are for Ohio State this year, such as Demario McCall and Jaelen Gill. * Pete Werner doubters eating crow. 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

There are recruiting weekends and there are recruiting weekends. We are about to experience one of the latter. Night game. The Shoe. A (relatively) high-profile opponent in Michigan State. The guest list is a who's who of Ohio State commitments and targets on unofficial and official visits. So we brought 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to provide as much knowledge as humanly possible. Among the prospects discussed: * Ryan Watts * Tyler Baron * C.J. Stroud * Kevontre Bradford * Jacolbe Cowan * Jack Miller * There's too many to list! We also discussed which current Buckeyes would be marketing darlings if new NCAA rules are passed and how Ohio State will fare against Michigan State in The Shoe on Saturday night. If you want to be ready for the big weekend, you'll need to 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 better about Ohio State's 2019 team than we expected? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' upcoming home night game against Michigan State? * It is a huge recruiting weekend for OSU and we talk about three 2020 recruits in particular that will be on campus: Running back Kevontre Bradford, defensive end Tyler Baron and quarterback C.J. Stroud. * How long will co-defensive coordinator/DB coach Jeff Hafley stay at Ohio State? Could he be one-and-done? We hope not. All of that and much 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

Welcome to the party, rest of the United States (and elsewhere). Yes, the national media has come around on the Buckeyes. The first few days of this week have brought more national praise to Ohio State's program than any time since the Natty at Jerry World. Deservedly so. Ohio State has been the nation's best team so far. Duane Long is here to put it all in perspective on today's show: * Looking back at Lincoln. That went well. * More hyperbolic statements involving Chase Young, Jeffrey Okudah, Josh Myers and Garrett Wilson. * What does Duane think of defensive end Jacolbe Cowan, the defensive end Crystal Balled to Ohio State that is committing on Friday. * Huge visit this weekend: quarterback C.J. Stroud will be in from California. Duane shares his thoughts on Stroud and how he could affect Jack Miller and QB recruiting overall. * What can we expect from the Buckeyes this weekend as three TD favorites against visiting Michigan State? Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the best Ohio State team in recent memory? Or is it far too soon to say that? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about that, plus: * Thoughts on how Joshua Alabi played at right tackle in the Buckeyes' 48-7 win over Nebraska. * The play of OSU's fast and furious defense. * Looking ahead to the Ohio State-Michigan State game. * What is the latest on running back recruiting in the 2020 class for the Buckeyes? 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

Wow. Seriously. Like ... wow. Ohio State went to Lincoln on Saturday night and straight embarrassed the host Huskers, 48-7. The Buckeyes showed wunderkind coach Scott Frost just how far his team is from threatening the B1G's best squad. Or is it actually the nation's best squad? You can definitely make that argument after five games ... and we will. Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle joined me as we went all hot takey on the Buckeyes and the rest of the season. Things are very good. 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

Ohio State has what is likely its first true test of the 2019 season Saturday night when it faces Nebraska. Is there a reason for concern for OSU, or will the Buckeyes continue to look like one of the elite teams in the country? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * What are predictions for the OSU-Nebraska game, including a final score? * What are the Cornhuskers' strengths and weaknesses? * Could the Buckeyes see the return of some defensive linemen tomorrow night? 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 hasn't added a Class of 2020 recruit since California linebacker Kourt Williams joined the fold on July 24. Are we eight days from the next one? Defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan will make his college decision known on October 4. The 6-foot-5, 277-pounder Cowan, from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day, is the nation's No. 15 defensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite. With an offer list that boasts Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and others, Cowan has plenty of options. He visited Columbus on September 15. Will he back for good? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the absolute latest on Cowan's impending decision. But that's not all we have on the Class of 2020. Our Bill Greene has made a Crystal Ball pick for Ohio State to flip Cincy native Miyan Williams from Iowa State. What does Wiltfong think of that? We asked. He answered. Also: Should Ohio State be on upset alert in Lincoln on Saturday night? Could a Buckeye not named Justin Fields win the Heisman Trophy? 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

How much better is Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields than we expected? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on OSU's game at Nebraska Saturday night. * Isaiah Pryor entering the transfer portal. * Does this mean Josh Proctor will play more? * Is Michigan who Bax thought they were? 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 is prepping for a true road test as the trip to Nebraska is here. Is this the trap game - see @Purdue '18, @Iowa '17 - we all fear? Duane Long is here to chat all about it. When the schedule was released this was a game that caused concern. How about now? Also: * Safety Isaiah Pryor entered the transfer portal. Surprised? Disappointed? * Ohio State has offered an in-state running back: Winton Woods standout Miyan Williams. What does think of the offer? 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

Through the first four games of the season for Ohio State, what is better about the No. 5 Buckeyes than we expected? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give his thoughts on that, plus: * Are their any major concerns about this team? * What are updates to some of the injured Buckeyes? * Nebraska hasn't looked good, but are the Cornhuskers a dangerous team in Lincoln this Saturday night? * Michigan looks dreadful in year No. 5 of the Jim Harbaugh era. * Ohio State offering in-state 2020 running back Miyan Williams. 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

We knew that would be easy. After an early hiccup ... good gracious. Ohio State accomplished more in the second quarter than some teams do all day and coasted to a 76-5, let's meet the entire roster win over visiting Miami (Ohio). What did we learn about the Buckeyes ... if anything? How does Ohio State's playoff quest look now that we've had several looks at supposed contenders? Which recruits were at The Shoe yesterday? I gave my thoughts before being joined by Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell to get serious insight on recruiting and much more. 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

What is there to look forward to the most during Ohio State's game against visiting Miami University on Saturday? Getting a chance to see young Buckeyes play? Well, Jonah Booker is looking forward to that, but mostly he wants to see OSU play with the killer instinct that it has shown thus far. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the latest on the injury front with defensive ends Tyreke Smith and Jonathon Cooper? * How key has it been for Jashon Cornell to step up at DE? * What are predictions for Michigan-Wisconsin? * What has been the bigger pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes this season: The play of the linebacker or the 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 is a heavy favorite this weekend. By heavy we mean the weight of world. We can't remember the Buckeyes readying for such a lopsided matchup in the last decade. Will that stop us from discussing said impending contest? Of course not! 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that but we obviously had to load up on some other topics because ... well ... the biggest question Saturday for the Buckeyes will likely be how the youngsters look in their last redshirt referendum gathering. Among those topics: * Ohio State's pursuit of Tennessee native Tyler Baron. Could the Vols chaos lead him to choosing Ohio State despite his father's employer (see: UT). * What a huge game this weekend: Wisconsin vs. The Fighting Khakis. The heat on Jimmy is high right now. A blowout loss for his squad would mean what? * Henry Gray's rollercoaster Crystal Ball ride. 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 Wednesday, so it is of course time to "pollinate the flower" on the Bucknuts Morning 5. (If you have no idea what we're talking about, follow this link to get caught up on the inside joke.) The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to pollinate about: * Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's comments about quarterback Justin Fields being "light years ahead" of where he expected. * Cornerback Damon Arnette being very confident about the Buckeyes this season, going as far as to tell the media he expects OSU will win the national championship. * Bax's thoughts on redshirt freshman running back Master Teague. * Bax's expectations for the Michigan at Wisconsin game Saturday. * Oh yeah, Ohio State also has a game this Saturday. We will talk about that, too. All of that and more is coming at you on a fully-pollinated 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 good. Real good. But ... how good? Playoff contention has been the norm around here for years but this squad has a different flavor. Namely, a much improved defense. So ... again ... how good? Duane Long is here to help me put what we've seen so far in perspective. Six teams have emerged from the pack nationally. Where do the Buckeyes fit in? We break down the improved offensive line and also try and give you something more than a score prediction for this weekend's impending date with supremely overmatched Ohio neighbor Miami. We also discussed Ohio State's offer to IMG lineman J.C. Latham and why Duane would rather we recruit him at a different position. 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

Expectations were high for Ohio State entering the season. Yes, there were some question marks, but the goals among fans were still very lofty. Well, after three games, expectations for the Buckeyes have shot through the roof. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about just how impressive OSU has been thus far and what we expect moving forward. * Which team is the Buckeyes' biggest threat in what is looking like a weaker-than-thought Big Ten? * Sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith had to leave the Indiana game and was in street clothes in the second half. That was about the only bad thing for OSU in its 51-10 rout of the Hoosiers. * This is the best OSU defense since ... ??? We try and answer that difficult question. * There has been a lot of praise of Ohio State QB Justin Fields -- and rightfully so. But the offensive line and the running backs might not be getting enough publicity for their strong play. 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

Three games, three wins. Ohio State hit the road for the first time this season in the Big Ten opener for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers. Talk about a rude house guest. The Buckeyes pummeled the Hoosiers, 51-10, and the performance matched the score. The improvement of the defense was on full display as the Hoosiers eve needed a trick play to cross the goal line just one time. What did we think of the Buckeyes and what do we think of the season ahead? Glad you asked. Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Patrick Murphy joined me to breakdown the win in Bloomington and what lies on the horizon for the Buckeyes. Spend a lot more than finish 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 Friday the 13th, but the only scary thing we're talking about on the 5ish is Ohio State's defense. And we mean scary from the opponent's point of view, of course. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What else has impressed JBook the most about the Buckeyes through two games? * The strong play of Shaun Wade and Malik Harrison, among others. * Did JBook expect Justin Fields to be this far along at this point? What should be expected from Fields going forward? 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

We open today's show with a prediction some may take issue with. But we think all will be interested. Then we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to spread knowledge on recruiting, what we've seen so far from the Buckeyes and what we can expect from the team as it travels to face Wiltfong's home-state Indiana Hoosiers this weekend. Running back recruiting? Of course we got into that. Of. Course. 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 Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields' best attribute? Could it be his poise? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' running backs thus far? * Is it time to get excited about junior linebacker Baron Browning? * What are expectations for OSU's Big Ten opener at Indiana on Saturday? * Bax always enjoys some schadenfreude at Michigan's expense. Today is no different. * The Buckeyes landed 4-star 2021 linebacker Reid Carrico on Tuesday and now have the No. 3 class in the nation in 2021. 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

What a way to start a Tuesday! Today began with a commitment from top Class of 2021 linebacker Reid Carrico. The Ironton, Ohio native will be headed to Columbus, giving the Buckeyes another in-state, foundational piece to a class already showing incredible promise. Duane Long is here to offer thoughts on Carrico and what he means to the recruiting efforts for the Buckeyes going forward. Starting with: Duane picks the two running backs on Ohio State's board he would add the 2020 crew. But we also spend some time basking in the 42-0 drubbing of Cincy over the weekend. What have we learned about the Buckeyes after two very different games? Also: What have we learned about the College Football Playoff chase from a national perspective thus far? 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 a performance it was from Ohio State in its 42-0 win over Cincinnati on Saturday and we're here to talk about it on the Monday 5ish. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the dismantling of the Bearcats, Justin Fields being further along in his development than we expected, every unit playing very well for OSU, and what is new on the recruiting trail for the Buckeyes. 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 show was supposed to be released Sunday morning at 10 EST. Without boring you with the gory details - it wasn't. It went away for a while. But we were able to retrieve the show and thought you might enjoy it ... albeit a tad late. Dan Rubin gave thoughts on the Cincinnati beatdown and was joined by Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle. Want to hear more great things about a great game? Then spend more than 5ish with us right now, '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