Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Spring is here. Ohio State has taken the practice field at long last and we could not be more thrilled. Some football normalcy for a change! Duane Long is here to talk about Zach Harrison's emergence. Is it another preseason hype fest or has the light come on? But that's not all. We put a bow on Ohio State's basketball season, break down the latest offer to an Ohio offensive lineman and let you in...

What is the state of Ohio State's basketball program after the shocking loss to 15th-seeded Oral Roberts? What is the latest on spring football practice for the Buckeyes? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for the Monday 5ish to delve into all of that and more.

The Madness has arrived and Ohio State will tip-0ff at 3 p.m. ET (CBS) today against Oral Roberts. How far do we think the Buckeyes will go in the Big Dance? What is the likely status of senior forward  Kyle Young  for the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for JBook's usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What were the main takeaways from Ryan Day's press conference on Wednesday? * Th...

Ohio State has offered 10 Class of 2022 running backs. But several have emerged as top targets. If you check their 247Sports profiles Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dallan Hayden are all 'Warm' on Ohio State. Damari Alston and newly-offered Omarion Hampton are also names you need to know. Who will ultimately join Ohio State's fold?  The field is set! Create a bracket pool to compete against...

Will  Marcus Hooker  get another chance at Ohio State following his recent OVI charge? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: *  Ryan Day  will meet with the media today. What are we looking forward to hearing the most from the Buckeyes' head coach? * And on the hoops front, did Ohio State get a good draw in the NCAA Tournanent? And how far do we think they will go...

Ready to get deep? Duane Long is.  We gathered Dave Biddle's football depth chart projections for Ohio State's  offense  and  defense  from last month to get us started. Where does Duane agree? Where does he disagree?    The field is set! Create a bracket pool to compete against friends or play solo for your chance to win a brand new Nissan Rogue and a college basketball dream trip.   Get in the a...

Beware the ides of March? How about beware the Buckeyes of March? Today's show is equal parts Ohio State football and basketball as Dave Biddle flies solo. Spring ball kicks off for Ohio State on Friday and it will be good having some football back in our lives. What will be the big questions posed to head coach Ryan Day when he meets with the media on Wednesday? Also, March is of course known for...

It's March and it is all about surviving and advancing in the postseason. That is exactly what Ohio State's men's basketball team did yesterday against Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament. Can they do it again today against Purdue? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit with Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * If you don't think everyone in the Buckeyes' football program will get the CO...

The Ohio State offer came for the Wagner family. Was it several years late? Maybe. We'll explain. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong helps us do so as we review the offer to Aamil Wagner. The offensive lineman is Zoom meeting with a blue blood coach today.  Who is it? We also get deep on a young, elite running back the Buckeyes are pursuing and take a look at cornerback recruiting. Sp...

Ohio State announced on Tuesday that it was suspending all football-related team activities for one week due to an increased number of COVID-19 tests within the program. Is there reason to be concerned? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give opinions on that, which OSU players can help themselves the most at pro day on March 30 and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wedn...

What if our Duane Long was appointed Ohio State's recruiting coordinator? The mind has trouble contemplating such a premise but this much is clear: Line play would be in focus. Like ... really in focus. So we asked Duane to come up with his top five most wanted prospects still out there in the Class of 2022. Skill players need not apply. The list consists of  three defensive linemen  and  two offe...

Is it too early to start talking about expectations for Ohio State's 2021 football team? No? Good. Because Dave Biddle does a deep dive on that during today's show. Also, we take a close look at the Buckeyes' 2021 schedule, which is quite an interesting slate. And the show concludes with some OSU basketball talk. The Buckeyes are entering the postseason on a four-game losing streak. Can they get t...

It is Friday and it is time for some hot takes. Is  Miyan Williams  the favorite to emerge as Ohio State's starting running back when the dust settles? Will  Tyler Friday  start ahead of  Zach Harrison  at defensive end? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish and JBook is coming strong with opinions on position battles that will be facing the Buckeyes during spring ball, who will be th...

Here's a stat that works: The last four out-of-state corners to begin their career at Ohio State and earn a starting spot have been picked in the NFL's first round: Brad Roby, Eli Apple, Damon Arnette and Jeffrey Okudah. Just for good measure, three Ohio native corners have also been taken in the first round during that stretch. It does appear Floridian cornerback Shaun Wade will be picked in the...

We now know exactly when Ohio State will begin spring football. The Buckeyes will kick off spring drills on Friday, March 19 -- which is just two weeks and two days from today. Then spring ball will culminate with the spring game on Saturday, April 17 at Ohio Stadium. Will there be fans in the stands? Well, athletic director Gene Smith says a final decision has not been made on that front, but one...

Ohio State has a roster basically every other college football team covets. But that doesn't mean it's a finished product. Not at all.  So should the Buckeyes pursue a transfer at ... say ... cornerback? Should they pursue an elite tight end now available?  Duane Long is here to let you know when it's right to take a transfer ... and when it's time to pass. Several high-profile exits prompted this...

March is here and the Monday 5ish is loaded with information and opinions on Ohio State football (and a little on basketball too). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle and the following is on the agenda: * The Buckeyes landing four-star wide receiver  Kyion Grayes  on Sunday, giving them 11 commitments in their 2022 class and extending their lead over LSU for the No. 1 class in the nation. * How will...

Over the last couple of days, I posted a projected spring depth chart for Ohio State on both sides of the ball. On today's show, Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to tell me where I was wrong. And where I was right. But telling me where I was wrong is more fun. And you can join in on the fun on the Friday 5ish for that and much more.

Ohio State secured Class of 2021 commitments from four of 247Sports' top 10 players and remains in the running for No. 1-ranked J.T. Tuimoloau. Here's great news: You can expect an encore performance. The Buckeyes already have Class of 2022's No. 1-ranked Quinn Ewers in the fold. Fellow Texan Caleb Burton, the No. 9-ranked prospect, is also Columbus bound.  But wait ... there's more. Possibly  a l...

Ohio State will kick off spring practice next month and on today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to take a look at some of the key position battles facing the Buckeyes and which players might prevail in those competitions. Ohio State will have five new starters on offense and six new starters on defense in 2021. Also, what is the latest on the recruitment of 5-star defensive lineman  J.T....

Ohio State's staff can't hit the road to recruit but is still spreading the love. An offer to a Florida defensive back went out yesterday. Who is he and what does Duane Long think of him?  Also:   * Duane gives you three Buckeyes that have seen the field in their career but need to step it up to do so again. It's his three 'on the spot.' * We also take a look at who is available in the transfer po...

Spring football will kick off for Ohio State sometime in mid-March and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss the main storylines for the Buckeyes from a personnel standpoint. In particular, what can fans expect at quarterback, running back, linebacker and cornerback? Also, will there be fans at the spring game? What about during the 2021 season itself? And we close the show talking about OSU...

We could not be more thrilled to have added Mark Porter to the Bucknuts staff. The Scouting Ohio guru is the premier voice on Ohio recruiting and is showing us why. Today, we do a deep dive on how Porter gathers his info for college programs across the country as we discuss: * Luke Montgomery - Offered yesterday and Crystal Balls followed soon thereafter. * Who uses Scouting Ohio? * How does Mark...

It's Thursday and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back in his usual slot after a semi-restful vacation.  He explains. Wiltfong also brings you the latest on several key Ohio State recruiting targets: * Kiyaunta Goodwin  - Indiana's top big man and it's not hoops.  * Walter Nolen  - Wiltfong just spoke with Nolen's father. What's the latest? * Addison Nichols  - Can the Buckeyes...

This much we know about college football: It's Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson ... and everyone else. How do the Buckeyes plan to emerge from the trio of excellence? Cue Boy George. Why would we do such a thing? Because today's show is about the 'culture club' that Ryan Day is building and why it has made Columbus such an attractive place for current and future residents.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m...