Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

It's time to turn the page. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to help us move on. * Did the loss to 'Bama affect Ohio State's recruiting pitch? * Was Steve Sarkisian's offensive wizardry enough to tempt Texas-bound Buckeyes? * Did the loss to Nick Saban and Co. tip the J.T. Tuimoloau scale towards Tuscaloosa? * Will Urban Meyer bring quality Ohio staffers to Florida? Spend 5i...

Is it too early to talk about how Ohio State's team will look in 2021? Of course not. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to look at how the Buckeyes might perform next season and more. Also, what is Bax's confidence level in  Kerry Coombs  as OSU's defensive coordinator? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State made it to the mountaintop. Unfortunately, Alabama was already there.  Devonta Smith keyed an offensive avalanche that buried the Buckeyes in a 52-24 title game win on Monday in Miami. How are we processing the end of what can only be described as a WHACKY five-month or so ride since the season was canceled? Wait ... what? Duane Long is here to offer his postmortem on both the game and...

The day has come. Back in August when the B1G braintrust canceled the season this was not even a dream. But it has become a reality. Ohio State meets Alabama tonight in the CFP National Championship. After slaying one demon in Dabo and Co., the Buckeyes are in Miami to face off against the top-ranked and (heavily) favored Crimson Tide. Should Ohio State even show up? Do they belong on the same fie...

All right, it's not the morning. But the Big *Ten* has 14 teams in it, so we're not going to get too caught up on details. Well, unless those details include thoughts on Ohio State-Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. We have plenty of those. Our Patrick Murphy joined Trey Scott from 247Sports and Charlie Potter from BamaOnline for a special podcast that breaks down what you need to know...

Alabama is an 8-point favorite, Ohio State might be without players due to COVID-19, and therefore the Crimson Tide have the obvious edge over the Buckeyes in the national championship game, right? Not if you ask our Jonah Booker. JBook joins Dave Biddle on the Friday 5ish to discuss the matchup with Bama, thoughts on Justin Fields' status for the game and much more.

If you're a die-hard BM5 fan, today is for you.  Ohio State is prepping for a title tussle so we fashioned a pod worthy of that quest. It's a power-packed show with three - yes, THREE! - guests: * 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has the latest on Zach Rice, Dallan Hayden and Kam Deweberry before talking Texas recruiting/Steve Sarkisian and making a Monday night pick. * NFL Draft An...

It has only been five days since Ohio State's exhilarating win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. And now there is only five days until the Buckeyes square off with Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give thoughts on the Buckeyes-Crimson Tide matchup, whether Ohio State should still follow Big Ten protocols when it comes to test...

Did you see a nude reveler running the Columbus streets in the wee hours of Friday night? Was there an image burned into your retinas for life? Just imagine if Ohio State wins again! Yes, Duane Long is here to revel in Ohio State's necked jaunt-quality win over Clemson on Friday night in New Orleans. Ahh, the Sugar Bowl was just so sweet. We talk silencing Dabo, prepping for 'Bama, adding an elite...

We are already big fans of 2021. The year of course began with Ohio State's 49-28 beatdown of Clemson in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bowl on Friday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to look back on that glorious game, look ahead to the national championship matchup with Alabama and more. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Admit it: In your wildest Buckeye dreams you didn't think it would go that well. It did. Ohio State hammered Clemson, 49-28, in New Orleans on Friday night. Yes, the Sugar Bowl was teeth-achingly sweet, indeed. Justin Fields anchored a performance for the ages and the Buckeyes move on to face Alabama for the College Football Playoff national title. But this morning is about basking. It's about mak...

What a year 2020 was. Perhaps the most tumultuous 365-day stretch in recent memory ends today. Ohio State has plans to get 2021 rolling in royal fashion. Kicking off the New Year in New Orleans against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl is regal ... indeed.  We discuss Buckeyes-Tigers and recruiting - one of Ohio State's prime Class of 2022 targets will announce his college choice on Saturday. So who bette...

Anna Hickey from Clemson247 -- and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle from Bucknuts -- sat down for a podcast on Wednesday previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State. Several topics are covered on the show, such as the health status of both teams, the rivalry that has brewed between the Tigers and Bucknuts, the cool backstory of  Trevor Lawrence...

David vs. Goliath? That is what everyone seems to be saying. However, it's more like two very-evenly matched teams from our vantage point. We are now just two days away from the Ohio State-Clemson showdown in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to talk all about it. Included in the show is a breakdown of the game, final score predicti...

It all comes down to Friday night in The Big Easy. Countless storylines and careers will intersect in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State and Clemson get it on once again. Can the Buckeyes finally turn the tables on the favored (7.5 points) Tigers? Duane Long is here to tell you how he thinks it will go down, why and how. Duane also provides analysis on two defensive line recruiting targets: Kenyatta Jacks...

The rematch featuring Ohio State and Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals is just four days away. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish for a deep dive on the matchup between the No. 2 Tigers (10-1) and the No. 3 Buckeyes (6-0). Plus, would Urban Meyer do well as an NFL head coach?  All of that and more is coming your way.

Ohio State is preparing for Clemson. This much we know. Ohio State is also putting the finishing touches on Class of 2021 recruiting while also getting the next few classes rolling. So who better than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to join us as Santa's warms up his sleigh? We break down the latest on the recruiting trail and attempt to put in context the consistent commentary com...

How does Ohio State match up with Clemson? Should the College Football Playoff expand to eight teams in the future? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on the midweek 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Was it easy?  Uhh ... $*&# no.  Does that matter now? Absolutely not.  Ohio State should make no apology for its College Football Playoff berth and you won't hear one from us.  What  will  you hear today? * Justin Fields: It all comes down to a meeting with nemesis Trevor Lawrence. Can our Georgian top Clemson's Georgian? * Ohio State's offensive line played up to its preseason hype against No...

Ask and you shall receive. Ohio State has wanted a rematch with Clemson ever since the clock hit 0:00 in Glendale, Ariz., last season. And now, the Buckeyes have it. Ohio State will face off against the Tigers in the College Football Playoff in New Orleans on Jan. 1. Which is just 12 days away from now. Dave Biddle flies solo on this edition of the Monday 5ish to talk about the matchup with Clemso...

On Aug. 11, the B1G announced it was canceling the football season. Earlier today (five months and a week later), it was announced Ohio State qualified for the College Football Playoff. So, yeah, it has been anything but a routine season.  The Buckeyes defeated Northwestern, 22-10, on Saturday for the B1G title in Indy. The game was kind of like the season ... unpredictable, several highs, several...

What can we say about COVID-related information regarding Ohio State? Not much. But we will say it appears as though the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern will be played on Saturday. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Another National Signing Day, another example of Ohio State's excellence. All  21 verbal commitments put pen to paper  yesterday as the Buckeyes emerged from the annual 'holiday' with the nation's No. 2 class. One major target still exists. We break it all down for you. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER ! We're joined by 247S...

Christmas came early for college football fans as today marks the start of the early signing period in recruiting. Ohio State currently has the No. 2 class in the country and is right on Alabama's heels for the No. 1 spot.  Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about the Buckeyes' class, give some thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

National Signing Day is literally hours away. The College Football Playoff update is even sooner. The Big Ten title game is only a few days away. It's a great time to be a Buckeye.  Duane Long joins today to preview NSD and talk Ohio State-Northwestern before 247Sports West Coast insider Brandon Huffman provides the latest on J.T. Tuimolau's recruitment now that Emeka Ebuka is a future Buckeye. Sp...