Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Spring football begins tomorrow for Ohio State and a portion of practice is open to the media. We will also interview head coach  Ryan Day , offensive coordinator  Kevin Wilson  and defensive coordinator  Jim Knowles  after practice. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss spring ball kicking off for the Buckeyes, plus: * What are the main storylines for the Buckeyes this spring? * What will f...

It is a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual end-of-week visit. Most of the show is dedicated to Ohio State football and we end with a taste of Buckeye basketball. On the agenda: *  Ryan Day  said this week that the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan continues to fuel his team during the offseason. * Day also said he knew in his gut that he needed to make a change d...

It's the end of an era. Today marks 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong's final BM5 appearance. He's being kicked upstairs to management. He's a suit now. But we still enjoyed our last chat and covered a litany of blue chip prospects Ohio State is after. You know the names: Richard Young, A.J. Harris, Tackett Curtis ... and many more. Sit back and enjoy the end of an era as Wiltfong st...

There's bad losses. And then there is ... whatever the hell happened to Ohio State's basketball team last night. The Buckeyes -- who were 15-point favorites and had a win probability of 95.5 percent -- were beaten by Big Ten cellar dweller Nebraska 78-70 at the Schott. And that came on the heels of OSU's upset loss at Maryland on Sunday when the Terrapins dominated to the tune of 75-60. We can all...

You had questions for Duane Long. Plenty of them. He did his best to tackle them. The result? A podcast that is sure to entertain and inspire. Or just entertain. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Ohio State's men's basketball team looked bad in a loss at Maryland yesterday, but the Buckeyes are still a lock to make the NCAA Tournament and will likely have a double-bye in the Big Ten tourney. How do we feel about this team one day before March begins? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the main things we will be looking for when spring football starts next week for OSU, the B...

It is almost official. Brian Schottenstein and  Cardale Jones  will be operating an NIL group called "The Foundation" which will assist OSU athletes in their NIL ventures. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that in detail, plus: * Who are players to watch for the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball during spring? * Did Michigan get it right with their punishment of Juwan Howa...

The only constant is change. And if you are listening to our show directly from our site, or from Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- or any other audio-only service -- literally nothing will change for you. However, if you are listening (and now watching) our show via YouTube, you have the unfortunate situation of having to see our faces. Yes, we will be doing most of our shows on YouTube with video in...

Can Ohio State go into Georgia and get a coveted defensive back? Can Ohio State go into Louisiana and get a coveted linebacker? What is the outlook on the QB recruiting front going forward? All important questions. That means we needed real firepower for the answers.  Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER ! The Dean of Ohio State...

Duane Long is here and has identified two Ohioans that need to be Buckeyes. Shocker: Each is an offensive lineman. So yeah, Duane is geeked. We get to know Ben Roebuck and Luke Hamilton. We also dive deep on three prospects Ohio State is after that will be visiting in the near future: Brandon Inniss, Sharif Duncan and Ryan Montgomery. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY...

You asked. We answered. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday as we take questions from our subscribers. Among the topics on the agenda: ** How much will the  Luke Montgomery  commitment help Ohio State land other top 2023 recruits? ** Should the Big Ten do away with divisions? ** If Ohio State could host a College Football Playoff game, should it be at Ohio Stadium (yes) or in Indianapoli...

Today is a biggie for Ohio State on the recruiting trail. The Buckeye State's top Class of 2023 prospect will make his college plan known. Findlay's Luke Montgomery will announce his commitment on CBS HQ at 3 p.m. EST. Montgomery's finalists include Ohio State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Michigan and Notre Dame. He's the nation's No. 4-ranked offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite. What's...

What stood out the most from Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's press conference on Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy break it down.

The media will meet with Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith today at 11:30 a.m. There are a number of things Bucknuts is curious to ask Smith, but at the top of the list is what to do about players being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness in college athletics. Right now, it's basically the wild west with no rules. Should there be regulations? If so, what should they entail?...

This is what Ohio State fans pined for.  New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings hope the Buckeyes can return to defensive dominance. Several years of subpar performances sandwiched around a Jeff Halfey-led radar blip meant change was in order. Now it's about getting current personnel up to speed and finding prospects that best fit the Knowles approach. Translation: Ohio State needs several d...

Spring ball is just around the corner and Ohio State is currently six over the limit of 85 scholarships. That obviously means some guys will be on the move before camp begins in early August. Who might some of those players be? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to speculate on how  Ryan Day  might manage this tricky situation with his roster. Also, is the NCAA at fault for counting "super sen...

Who will be Ohio State's three starting safeties in defensive coordinator  Jim Knowles ' scheme? What about the two starting linebackers? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on the " Joe Burrow  debate," a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It is again time to go on the Ohio State recruiting trail with  Bill Kurelic  and  Mark Porter . Kurelic and Porter were on the road every weekend during the high school season. There are of course no games now, but there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Ohio State recruiting. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our  FREE Buc...

Can Jim Knowles do what no other Ohio State defensive boss has done? Can he go into Louisiana and secure an elite prospect? We know this: If the Buckeyes don't get Bayou State star linebacker Tackett Curtis it won't be due to a lack of effort. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here and updates Ohio State's quest for Curtis  in real time  during the show. ** Also: * Comparing Carne...

Occasionally we solicit questions for the Bucknuts Morning Five via The Front Row message board. Today is one of those days. What are expectations for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in year one in 2022? We start with that one. Also on the docket: * Which players need to step up most for the Buckeyes this season? * What are our best memories of the former Ohio State players who will be playi...

Luke Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio. Findlay High is actually three miles closer to the college in Ann Arbor than The Ohio State University in Columbus. Our vibe is proximity won't be the determining factor in his college decision.  Ohio's top Class of 2023 prospect has announced Feb.17 as his commitment date. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman boasts a who's who of finalists: Ohio State,...

We have talked a lot about Ohio State's new assistant coaches and also the 2022 recruiting class. But what about the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason: safety  Tanner McCalister  and linebacker  DeaMonte Trayanum ? What can fans expect out of them during the 2022 season? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: *  Josh Gattis  leaving Michigan to become the offensive...

It is a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the festivities. Among the items on the agenda include: * What does JBook think about the four new assistant coaches at Ohio State? And what are his impressions of the 13 new players for the Buckeyes? (11 early-enrollees, 2 transfers.) * Is  Cade Stover  the odds-on favorite to be the Buckeyes' LEO (hybrid OLB/DE)...

Ohio State signed and then introduced several Class of 2022 commitments yesterday.  But was it complete? Despite hectic travel conditions, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checks in during a layover in Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Airport en route (hopefully) to Indianapolis from our CBS Sports Digital home office in Fort Lauderdale. Wiltfong is traveling with the latest on Lebbeus...

It is late signing day, the media met with Ohio State's new assistant coaches on Monday, and today we will interview the 11 early-enrollee freshmen, plus the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason. Also, veteran players like Jerron Cage continue to announce they are returning to Ohio State for another season.  As Matt Baxendell says on today's show, there is an "avalanche of good news"...