Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Is Ohio State facing a lack of quality depth at defensive tackle this season? How big of an issue is this? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * The Buckeyes are stacked at defensive end with depth. * How good overall will OSU's running backs be this year? * What are thoughts on the Washington Football Team benching Dwayne Haskins already? All of that a...

Ohio State's wide receiver room is a who's who of prep prospects. Brian Hartline's talent attraction has been fierce. How will that figure into the recruitment of the nation's top Class of 2022 receiver? We break down Caleb Burton's recruitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Burton is a name you need to know - but not the only one. Wiltfong delivers updates on Emeka Egbuka,...

There are a lot of interesting storylines regarding Ohio State's running backs this season, and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle talk all about it on today's show. Who will be the starter between  Trey Sermon  and  Master Teague ? What are thoughts on the other OSU RBs such as  Marcus Crowley ,  Steele Chambers ,  Xavier Johnson  and  Miyan Williams ? Also, is there depth concerns for the Buckeyes a...

Down the stretch they come ... at least when it comes to Ohio State's Class of 2021 recruiting haul.  The Buckeyes c urrently rank No. 2  in the 247Sports Team Composite rankings (Alabama is No. 1 by less than a point). It also appears Ohio State's target list has been pared down to three exquisite prospects. Why? Because two others - Tywone Malone and Derrick Davis - don't seem Columbus bound. Du...

We are very pleased to be joined by Gee Scott Sr. on today's show. Mr. Scott will answer questions posed to him by Front Row message board posters and much more. Ohio State football is just 19 days away and a tremendous amount of ground is covered on this must-listen edition Monday 5ish.

Ohio State's linebackers were considered a weakness two seasons ago. Last year they improved quite a bit as a unit. And now in 2020, they are expected to be one of the strengths of the squad. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to go in-depth about the Buckeyes' backers and what to expect from each of the key members of the unit this season. Also, who are some young players who are step...

You had questions. He had answers. Yes, it's a Q&A BM5 with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.  He tackled your queries on: * Zen Michalski * TreyVeyon Henderson * Underrated commitments * Kyle McCord vs. J.J. McCarthy * Tristan Leigh And there's more! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What are expectations for Ohio State sophomore wide receivers  Garrett Wilson  and  Jameson Williams  this season? Wilson is moving to the slot and could have a huge season, while Williams is an explosive player who is on the rise. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * It's official:  Shaun Wade  and  Wyatt Davis  have been cleared by the NCAA, are currently pra...

Ryan Day made it official on Monday: Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade are back.  Did we expect it? Yes.  Do we appreciate it? Yes.  'Adding' the nation's best interior lineman and cornerback is something we can all get into. Duane Long is here to assist.  Other topics: * One of the Class of 2021's hottest prospects decommitted from Louisville and seems ... uhhh ... real interested in Ohio State. We offe...

The early signing period in college football is less than three months away and Ohio State is in a tight competition with Alabama to finish atop the rankings. The Buckeyes have the No. 2 class in the land with 19 commitments and an average player ranking of 94.6. The Crimson Tide are ranked No. 1 with 21 commits and an average player ranking of 93.9. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bil...

The Friday 5ish is happy to be talking about Ohio State football. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss things like  Wyatt Davis  and  Shaun Wade  returning to practice for the Buckeyes, offensive coordinator  Kevin Wilson  having a bigger impact on the offense than some fans might believe, how great the Buckeyes' 2020 offense could be, what their defense will look like and much more.  Also, i...

Ohio State and the rest of the B1G avoided recruiting calamity when the conference decided to ... you know ... actually play football. How has the real return of the B1G to the recruiting trail affected the overall landscape? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has talked to a litany of conference coaches and recruits for a great piece he breaks down for us today. PLUS: Which elite Cla...

We are going to have Ohio State football this fall and we're still very fired up about it, even a week after the announcement. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about that and why OSU president Kristina Johnson is a breath of fresh air. Plus, Dave has a crazy idea to pass along. Also, we need to help Haskell Garrett, Bucknutters. All of that and more is coming your way on th...

Today's opening topic is one we have not discussed with our guest for a while: ACTUAL FOOTBALL. Duane Long is here and the Buckeyes are back. Duane lets you know just how he feels about the overturned decision  (HINT: Heavy approval) . Who are Duane's picks for Ohio State's offensive MVP and defensive MVP? Buckeyes' biggest test? How many first round draft picks? We hit all that plus touch on the...

How much did Brian Schottenstein help in getting Big Ten football restored for this fall? What were some of the happenings behind the scenes within the conference and beyond that would interest you? Well, you can find out on today's show as Brian was gracious enough to join us for a wide-ranging interview. All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

We have Ohio State football beginning in just over a month, and  Shaun Wade  and  Wyatt Davis  are both coming back to join in on the fun. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to talk about what a great week it has been for the Buckeyes and much more.

What a relief. The Scarlet and Gray will play. Yes, our six-week sojourn through the wilderness is over. The B1G announced yesterday that football will return officially in October. How do we feel? What affect will this have on Ohio State's recruiting efforts and quest to finish with the No. 1 recruiting class in 2021? We bring on 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to bask in the glow...

It is a glorious day in the world of Ohio State and Big Ten football, and we are not even close to being done talking about it yet. On this emergency edition of the podcast, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss everything that has happened so far with football back on in the Big Ten this fall, and what questions remain unanswered.

Big Ten fans have been waiting on pins and needles since the weekend to see what the conference will decide to do on the football front. Will a season begin as early as October 17th? How is it Wednesday and we still do not have an answer? What exactly is the holdup? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish to give the absolute latest on whether Ohio State and the rest of the league...

Is today the day? Is it 72 hours away? Are we in for another 2020-style curveball? When will the B1G powers-that-be make the final call on the season? What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our  FREE Buckeyes newsletter  now! Everyone is playing the waiting game. If the Buckeyes play, will Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade be in Scarlet and Gray? If...

Just when we were about ready to give up hope, it now looks like the Big Ten will have a football season that begins in October. Nothing is official yet, but a lot of positive steps happened late last week and over the weekend. We could learn as soon as today whether the league will reverse course and give its teams an opportunity to play this fall, and early enough where they can be eligible for...

Jonah Booker wants to know why the Big Ten can't just let teams who want to play football this fall, to play. And it's a great question. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about that,  Ryan Day 's open letter to the Big Ten, JBook's vibe on what the final result will be and much more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The nation's best running back has chosen his college destination but has yet to step foot on his future campus. That will change. Ohio State-bound TreVeyon Henderson is preparing a trip to Columbus and he won't be alone. It should be a future Buckeye fest.  247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that a new offer out to a Class of 2021 lineman from the next state over....

Just when we were getting our hopes up that the Big Ten would begin its football season in October, the rug has been pulled from underneath us again. Is there still any chance the conference will get its act together? Do they realize they are on the verge of the biggest disaster in sports history if they do not reverse course? Which schools want to play and which ones do not? Matt Baxendell joins...

Our quest for clarity continues. Will it come this week? Read: It better. Duane Long is here to talk the persistence of B1G whackiness and possible clarity ahead before we break down two big-time prospects on Ohio State's recruiting radar: Blake Miller and Malaki Hamrick.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sig...