Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Happy Thanksgiving to Bucknutters all across the globe. We're thrilled to offer up a holiday show for you to feast on. And there is plenty to devour. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss Devin Brown, the Branch brothers and so much more as the recruiting trail remains hot. We also discuss The Game and get Wiltfong's vibes - he's been on point all season when it comes...

What is it like to be the parent of an Ohio State player during the week of The Game? Well, Monica Daniels -- mother of OSU offensive lineman  Paris Johnson Jr.  -- and Gee Scott Sr. join Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that plus: * Why didn't the 5-star Johnson select Michigan coming out of high school? You won't want to miss this story. * Does Gee hate the Wolverines? Wait, he doesn't? Wh...

One team from Up North done ... one left. Yep, it's The Game week. Ohio State was so impressive against Michigan State this past Saturday. Can the Buckeyes duplicate the feat on the road in Ann Arbor? Duane Long is here to break it all down. We take a look back at the win over Sparty, this weekend's task at hand, tonight's expected College Football Playoff rankings and some truly fantastic recruit...

Ohio State-Michigan week has arrived and the Buckeyes have opened as 7.5-point favorites over the Wolverines. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to talk all things The Game on today's show. Where does OSU have the biggest advantage over the Wolverines? What is the biggest concern from the Buckeyes' standpoint? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State was favored by 19 over Sparty and some thought that spread was high. Then the Buckeyes won by 30 and it could have been worse. Patrick Murphy flies solo on this version of Bucknuts Almost Live.

Michigan State is coming to Columbus tomorrow in a matchup of top-7 teams and Jonah Booker is confident Ohio State will do well. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the OSU-MSU matchup and give a final score prediction. Also on the docket: *  Jameson Williams  saying Ohio State fans "disowned" him. *  Jaxon Smith-Njigba ,  Garrett Wilson  and  Chris Olave  having a good chance at becoming the first...

It's all about The Shoe this weekend. Marquee B1G matchup against another highly-rated College Football Playoff contender? Check. Prospect guest list that includes arguably the top quarterback and wide receiver on Ohio State's board? Check. ** Check this out on Devin Brown, the quarterback target.  Our Mark Porter broke down his tape  and the results were ... impressive. ** Enjoying a visit from 2...

Ohio State remained fourth in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. We know the Buckeyes will be in if they win out, but how important will seeding be? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * If Cincinnati wins out, will the Bearcats most likely be in? * What are midweek thoughts on the upcoming matchup with Michigan State? * What game concerns us most? MSU or Michig...

Was that performance standard for the rest of the season? Is Michigan State headed for a similar fate to Purdue? Is this weekend a Heisman Trophy showdown? Where will Ohio State be in the College Football Playoff rankings released later this evening? Will Alabama beat Georgia in the SEC title game? How big of commitment is Sonny Styles? Questions abound. Thankfully, Duane Long is here in his usual...

As usual on a Monday during football season, there is a bevy of Ohio State news to discuss. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to take a look back on the Buckeyes' win over Purdue, plus: * What are thoughts specifically about OSU's offense? * What about the defense? * We look ahead to the game against Michigan State in Columbus on Saturday where the Buckeyes are favored by a robust 19.5 points. * Wh...

Welcome back, Garrett Wilson.  The receiver returned to the lineup after a week's hiatus and helped lead Ohio State's offense to a dominant, 59-31 victory over visiting Purdue. But don't let the final score fool you. With more than seven minutes left in the second quarter, the Buckeyes had a five-touchdown lead. It was over. What do we make of the performance? How does it affect Ohio State's quest...

The Friday podcast is loaded with Ohio State football chatter as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the docket: * Every game is now a playoff game for the Buckeyes and that equates to a boatload of fun. * What is the level of concern for the Purdue game tomorrow? What are our final score predictions? * What is up with OSU's offensive line? * While the O-line is not playing up to ex...

The Class of 2022 is hitting the recruiting stretch run just as Ohio State's schedule toughens in the regular season's final three weeks. Luckily, today's guest is adept talking both subjects. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong shares the latest recruiting vibes on Jadyn Davis, Hero Kanu, Caden Curry and Carson Hinzman before the Indiana native provides an in-depth breakdown of Purdue...

The Wednesday podcast features Gee Scott Sr. and there is plenty to discuss as he joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State moved up to No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings and there appears to be no doubt that if the Buckeyes win out, they're in. Also on the docket: * Is Mr. Scott surprised Oklahoma is ranked No. 8, behind four one-loss teams? * Ohio State's defense is coming around. They are now N...

All goals remain. That's the macro look at Ohio State. Duane Long is here to take on the micro.  * With a few days to soak it in ... what do we make of the win over Nebraska? * The Buckeyes offense has dominated lesser opponents and done just enough against more formidable foes. What's the deal? * How does Michigan State's loss to Purdue affect your view of the rest of the season. Also ... what do...

Ohio State's defense continues to make strides in the right direction. The Buckeyes lead the nation in sacks and have simply been better overall since  Matt Barnes  took over as the shot caller. If this continues, is it as simple as  Ryan Day  will officially promote Barnes to defensive coordinator next season? Are we getting ahead of ourselves? Of course. That's what we do around here. On the off...

Ohio State got the job done in Lincoln early Saturday afternoon with a 26-17 win over host Nebraska. The most important result: All season goals remain intact. But let's try and provide some context here. Where are the Buckyes on their quest for B1G and CFP titles? What did we learn about the crew in Lincoln? What can expect going forward from Purdue (the next opponent) and the rest of the slate?...

With four games remaining in the regular season, where can Ohio State improve the most on each side of the ball. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * Give predictions on the Buckeyes' matchup at Nebraska tomorrow. * Was JBook surprise that OSU was ranked No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings? All of that and more is coming your way on...

It's time again for your favorite recruiting exercise: 'The In-or-Out Game' with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. When it comes to this game, simple is good. We give Wiltfong a name remaining on Ohio State's Class of 2022 recruiting board. The question: As of RIGHT NOW, are they in the class or out? We hit all the names in order of 247Sports Composite rating - 15 names in all. That...

Ohio State received very good news when the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2021 were released last night. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 5, meaning if they win out, they will be in the CFP. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

We've had a few days to think about it. What do we make of the win over Penn State? We know what the national vibe is: Ohio State was the only top 25 team to win on Saturday ... and drop in the rankings released yesterday. Ohio State won ... dropped one spot. Penn State lost ... dropped two spots. Makes sense. Duane Long is here to offer his perspective: What to make of the win? What does it mean...

Ohio State beat Penn State 33-24, but fell a spot in the AP poll. The rankings that really matter -- those from the College Football Playoff committee -- will be released on Tuesday. Where will the Buckeyes be ranked? Will they be sixth like they are in the AP poll? Fifth like the Coaches poll? Higher? Lower? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Additional thou...

Did you wake up relieved? Excited? Disappointed? Confused? What to make of Ohio State beating Penn State, 33-24, last night at The Shoe.  Let's be straight: A win over Penn State is always cause for celebration. But when Ohio State's offense consistently fails to get it done in red zone and its third-down defense is severely lacking ... uneasiness sets in.  So we called in The People's Champ -Matt...

There is much to discuss on the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. The No. 5 Buckeyes will host No. 20 Penn State tomorrow night and OSU is favored by 18.5 points. What can be expected out of what we thought would be a matchup of top-5 teams as recently as three weeks ago? Also, what do fans need to know about the big recruiting weekend that is in stor...

We are happy to welcome in Tyler Donohue from Lions247 to help break down the matchup between No. 5 Ohio State and No. 20 Penn State. Patrick Murphy hosts the show.