Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Big man. Even bigger impression? It's Tuesday and that means Duane Long is here and our offensive-line loving aficionado offers his thoughts on Kiyaunta Goodwin following his Best of The Midwest performance over the weekend. Let's just say Duane was ... uhhh ... impressed. Where does Goodwin now rank on the Class of 2022 priority list? Then it's a deep dive on the season ahead's greatest concern:...

Snow is falling in Ohio and Dave Biddle is on vacation. But the show must go on! Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin to predict how Ohio State's offensive and defensive lines will look once the pads come back on. Also, Chris Holtmann and Co. are cruising. Current projections have the Buckeyes as an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed. Can they win it all? Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters!

Al Washington  is returning to Ohio State with a bigger role and more money, but he still turned down $1.5 million per year to become Tennessee's defensive coordinator. How big of a win was this for  Ryan Day  and the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the recent hirings of analysts  Paul Rhoads  and  Todd Fitch , and that the NCAA could extend the dead period in recruiting...

There will be no Orange Creamsicle flavoring in Ohio State's recipe for the season ahead.  Tennessee's pursuit of Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington? It's over. Big Al is staying in C-bus. Ohio State's interest in Vols transfer linebacker Henry To'o To'o? He's likely headed to Tuscaloosa. What does it mean for the Buckeyes?  The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic is here for the va...

It seemed imminent that we would have a verdict on the  Al Washington  situation by Tuesday. Now it's Wednesday. What is the latest with Washington? Is he staying at Ohio State or leaving for Tennessee? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Tennessee and new head coach Josh Heupel are in hot pursuit of Ohio State's Al Washington.  Will a promotion to defensive coordinator in Knoxville be enough?  Will Ohio State sweeten his current spot to make him stay?  Duane Long is here and we discuss.  Also on the docket: * Who emerges to fill the Justin Fields void? * After years of shaky depth, the offensive line is loaded. Who starts? * We ar...

Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? Will the Buckeyes actively look at the portal to try and find a player that can boost their secondary? Is Tennessee courting Al Washington for their defensive coordinator job and will he stay at OSU? These are some of the many topics Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle tackle on the Monday 5ish.

What does Jonah Booker think of the recent staff moves at Ohio State? Well, he's in a wait-and-see mode, but he makes no bones that it's a "big risk" for head coach  Ryan Day . What can be expected from  Matt Barnes  and  Parker Fleming ? Also, how will things shake out at running back for the Buckeyes in 2021? JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State exited National Signing Day with the nation's No. 2 class and the cycle's top target still in reach.  That means today we turn our focus towards the Class of 2022. We do so with great joy. The Buckeyes are off to a tremendous start.  What does it all mean? How do we put in '21 in context as we shift to '22? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to bring the goods. Spen...

Signing day has arrived and Ohio State is going to finish with the No. 2 recruiting class in the nation, which has happened quite often since 2012. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

We are less than 24 hours from National Signing Day. All eyes are fixated on California and Raesjon Davis. The 5-star linebacker will announce his commitment live on 247Sports. Will he pick the good guys? Duane Long is here to offer insight. Then we are joined by Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic. Brugler was in Mobile, Ala., for the Senior Bowl and has complete breakdowns of every...

Late signing day for the 2021 class is Wednesday and the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, drops by to answer your questions from the Front Row message board. You will get the latest on  Raesjon Davis ,  J.T. Tuimoloau  and much more. You won't want to miss this 30-minute edition of the Monday 5ish as a tremendous amount of ground is covered.

It is a locked and loaded Friday as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual end-of-week visit. Among the topics on the agenda: * 5-star defensive lineman  JT Tuimoloau  will not sign on signing day this coming Wednesday. What does that mean for Ohio State? * What is the latest on 2021 linebacker recruit  Raesjon Davis ? * Who will likely be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 2021? * Will O...

National Signing Day is six days away. But Ohio State is not close to putting the finishing touches on the Class of 2021? Why? Good question and thankfully, we have the answer man. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to handle the following queries. * When will wire-to-wire No. 1 prospect J.T. Tuimolaou commit? * Did the visit to Columbus last week tip the scale for Raesjon Dav...

We have a special guest on today's show as we welcome in Steve Deace, host of Michigan Podcast. Why do so many Buckeye fans watch/listen to Steve's podcast? Because he keeps it very real. Steve drops by for nearly a 25-minute conversation on today's show with Dave Biddle that you will not want to miss as it covers a tremendous amount of ground. What does Steve think about Michigan retaining  Jim H...

Ohio State's roster is going to be impressive next season. The exact makeup of said roster is still in flux. Given the new transfer rules we have entered uncharted waters. Will the Buckeyes take advantage? Duane Long is here to break it all down. We discuss California linebacker Raesjon Davis and his family's visit to Columbus this weekend. Are the Buckeyes really in the mix? There are several hig...

What is  Ryan Day  looking for as he searches for  Greg Mattison 's replacement? Will it be someone who will have a lot of say in how Ohio State operates its defense? Will it be someone with a lot of experience, or perhaps a younger coach on the rise? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that plus: * How much do we know about  Kerry Coombs  as defensive coordinator after jus...

We have officially flipped to the offseason. It's recruiting and personnel - players and staff - that will carry chatter now.  Given that we have two mainstays - Bill Kurelic and Dave Biddle - to get you all learned up here on a Sunday morning.  The Dean brings you completely up to speed on the recruiting trail before Dave talks 2021 QB, Greg Mattison's replacement and why Corey Linsley is extra i...

There is a ton of Ohio State football topics to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics on the agenda: * The transfer portal has already changed the landscape of college football and that will just be amplified going forward. How will it impact the Buckeyes this offseason, both in terms of arrivals and departures? * Of Ohio State's players who decided to stay or...

Does Ohio State's staff remember how to host an elite recruit?  Let's hope. One of two remaining Class of 2021 targets - California linebacker Raesjohn Davis - is visiting Columbus this weekend.  Also: * Do the Buckeyes really lead for Will Johnson? * Could JT. Tuimoloau skip National Signing Day? * Chris Hummer and Trey Scott of 247Sports'  College Football Daily  podcast break down the importanc...

The good news kept rolling in for Ohio State on Tuesday as defensive tackle  Haskell Garrett  announced he would be returning for another season with the Buckeyes. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Will he or won't he? Did he or didn't he? The NFL Draft's early entry deadline was yesterday and it made for a wild ride in Columbus.  We were sad to see several Buckeyes go. We were surprised to see several Buckeyes stay. Duane Long is here to help break it all down.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

There is plenty to discuss on this MLK Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Dave Biddle flies solo. What can be expected from the 2021 Buckeyes? How surprising is it that  Thayer Munford  is returning for a fifth season? Is  CJ Stroud  the heir apparent to  Justin Fields ? Is  Greg Mattison  going to retire? And how will  Urban Meyer  do with the Jacksonville Jaguars? All of that and more is c...

It's our first weekend without Ohio State football - or at least the threat of it - for several months. Given the rollercoaster ride we just enjoyed/endured, a weekend pod was in order.  The People's Champ and The Dean. Sounds like a sitcom for the whole family. But it's today's guest list: Matt Baxendell and Bill Kurelic. We try and put the 2020 season into perspective before taking on the questi...

It is Friday and there is plenty to discuss as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show. How will  Urban Meyer  do with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Will Mark Pantoni follow him back to the Sunshine State? We already know Mickey Marotti is staying in Columbus, which is fantastic news. Also, what are JBook's thoughts as we look back on the loss to Alabama in the national title game and the 2020...