Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What is the 2020 season going to look like? Lots of conference games in the Big Ten ... and the ACC ... and the SEC ... and the ... you get the picture. All have followed the Big Ten's lead. What does that mean for scheduling and how we determine who gets to hold up a trophy later on? Could it mean Ohio State plays Michigan in September? The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to opine on th...

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back from vacation. And he brought gifts. What's the latest on Kyle McCord? Wiltfong was with him this past weekend. How about Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh and Rocco Spindler Wiltfong has the latest. 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 sign up for our  FREE Bucke...

Ohio State announced seating capacity plans for the football season yesterday. Who gets in? We shall see. Certainly not everyone. But how excited are we that plans continue to be made for the season ... mean they will play football? More excited now than before that announcement. Patrick Murphy is here to discuss that, when Ohio State's schedule could be released , what it might look like and then...

Ohio State is No. 1 in 2021. Ryan Day and Co. are crafting an epic recruiting class. Is an encore coming? Duane Long is here to serve up his top five most wanted Buckeye targets for the next class cycle. Think linebacker, defensive and quarterback. But think about listening right now. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

We open the week with Dan Rubin subbing for the vacationing Dave Biddle and welcome Steve Helwagen back from a week off. There was plenty to discuss: * What is it like to be an Ohio State player on this Monday morning? What is the schedule and when do the pads really come on? * Urban Meyer has weighed in on what he thinks a conference only schedule will look like and now it's Steve's turn to take...

On-field walk-throughs begin today for Ohio State's football team and preseason camp is just two weeks away. Yes, exciting news indeed. What will the Buckeyes be up to over the next two weeks? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on OSU's opener possibly still being on Sept. 5, just against a Big Ten opponent of course. * Does Gene Smith sound optimistic...

Chris Holtmann's top target secured? Ryan Day focused on QB of the future? Yes and yes. It's good to have the No. 2 basketball recruiting class and No. 1 football recruiting class, isn't it? The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic subs for a vacationing Steve Wiltfong today to talk Malaki Branham, Quinn Ewers, Tristan Leigh, Tywone Malone and whole lot more. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutte...

Who are Ohio State's true freshmen who could produce a lot right away? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * What might OSU athletic director Gene Smith say when he does a local radio interview late this morning? * What are expectations for third-year sophomore running back  Master Teague  this season? * Thoughts on  TreVeyon Henderson  not playing his senior se...

We know now Ohio State commitment TreVeyon Henderson will not play football this fall. The Virginia native - and the nation's No. 1-ranked running back - has opted to train for his freshman season in Columbus following his home state's decision to vacate football this fall.  What does Duane Long think of the situation? What are the pluses and minuses for a running back being off the field that lon...

We have a jam-packed show for you today as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. On the agenda includes thoughts on four-star cornerback  Jordan Hancock  committing to Ohio State over the weekend, what tweaks we might see from the Buckeyes' offense and defense this season, what the 2020 football schedule might look like for OSU, and thoughts on the No. 1 basketball recruit in Ohio in the 2021 class, ...

Ohio State appears set to flip the No. 5 cornerback in the country,  Jordan Hancock , from Clemson. Jonah Booker says the Buckeyes delivered a blow to  Dabo Swinney  and Clemson, and believes the Tigers could have some further issues in regard to recruiting. JBook joins Dave Biddle for that, plus: * Who do Ohio State fans despise the most: Michigan, Clemson/Dabo, or the entire SEC? JBook put that...

After a brief lull ... here come those Buckeyes.  Yes, Ohio State currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class (2021). But the trail had been relatively quiet after building such a lead. No longer. Atlanta star Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson and now his Crystal Ball love all points towards Columbus. Also: What's the latest with Ohio State and Texan Quinn Ewers - arguably the best pre...

The No. 5-ranked cornerback in the country in the 2021 class,  Jordan Hancock , has decommitted from Clemson and now Ohio State is the favorite to eventually sign him. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about this development, the recruiting prowess of  Ryan Day  and  Kerry Coombs , voluntary workouts re-starting today for the Buckeyes and much more.

Optimism or fatalism? Seems like those are the two camps when it comes to outlook for football.  Stay or go? What happens to all the NFL Draft eligible Buckeyes if there is no season? Can Georgia track down Ohio State in the quest for the Class of 2021's top haul? The Front Row produced great questions for Duane Long and we did our best shot to tackle. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Where does Ohio State stand with the top uncommitted targets on its board for the 2021 class? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting,  Bill Kurelic , joins Dave Biddle to give the latest on  J.T. Tuimoloau ,  Emeka Egbuka ,  Tristan Leigh ,  Rocco Spindler ,  Derrick Davis Jr. ,  Tywone Malone  and  Jager Burton . Which one in particular are the Buckeyes "gaining ground" on, according to the D...

Cue up Ohio State's "Across the Field" fight song. News broke on Thursday that non-conference football games have been canceled for the 2020 Big Ten season, and that the conference will play league-games only. How will this impact the Buckeyes and college football in general? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Will Ohio State close it's 5-star quests successfully? What is wrong with Penn State recruiting in two major hotbeds? Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? Can Pepper Johnson help turn an IMG lineman? All that and more as we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his weekly appearance. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for o...

We have been adamant on the Bucknuts Morning 5 that having a winter/spring college football season is not a realistic option. However, the idea does seem to be picking up steam as a last-resort option. Could it really happen? Why or why not? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Who are the three best head coaches in the Big Ten in order? * Who are the three worst in order? All...

How many games will Ohio State play this season? Who was a better quarterback: Joe Germaine or J.T. Barrett? Can Trey Sermon eclipse the 1,500-rushing yards mark this season? Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? All great questions submitted via the Front Row. Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday slot to provide answers. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! What's next for the...

Who will be the best and worst teams in the Big Ten this season? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a close look at that. Also, we have live basketball games in Columbus thanks to The Basketball Tournament. Can Carmen's Crew -- the Ohio State alumni team -- defend its title over the next few weeks? That and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State is still in on several top 2021 recruits. Which one in particular is Jonah Booker torn on whether the Buckeyes will be the choice? JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What are the three most interesting position battles for Ohio State in 2020? * How did OSU quarterback commitment  Kyle McCord  perform at the Elite 11? What can be taken away from i...

Can Ryan Day maintain a string of first round quarterbacks? How did Kyle McCord fare in Nashville at Elite 11? How was the event's champion really crowned? A Front Row Q&A loaded with quality queries?  247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to deal with it all.  Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters. What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds...

Bucknuts took a close look at Ohio State's projected depth chart on both sides of the ball earlier this week. On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give his take on the most interesting positional battles for the Buckeyes and what he thinks the depth chart will look like this year. Also on the agenda: * Future OSU quarterback  Kyle McCord  is looking great at the Elite 11 camp. In f...

Future Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is in Nashville competing at the Elite 11. What are our expectations for the Class of 2021 5-star when he begins competing in Columbus? Duane Long is here to tackle that plus how McCord compares and fits in to the OSU QB plan alongside C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNU...

The idea of playing the college football season in late winter/early spring of 2021 has been floated, but is that a legitimate option or complete nonsense? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting,  Bill Kurelic , joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What 2021 cornerbacks are the Buckeyes still in on? * What is the latest with Ohio tight end  Mitchell Evans ? * What can OSU...