Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Three-star cornerback  Devonta Smith  decommitted from Ohio State on Thursday. However, does this indicate the Buckeyes could be back in the running for high-four-star corner  Jordan Hancock  who is committed to Clemson? Also, what is going on with OSU running back recruit  Evan Pryor ? Might he sit out his senior season of high school or transfer to another school? Furthermore, what can fans expe...

Will Ohio State's Class of 2021 haul be a prospect thinner and soon? Yes. Who and why? We welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the latest. Then it's on to the Front Row Q&A: * Zeke vs. TreVeyon? * Next 2022 Crystal Ball pick? * Penn State's recruiting trail concerns? * Top running back recruit going back five years? Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! What's next for...

Ohio State has a commitment from the No. 1 running back in the country in the 2021 class,  TreVeyon Henderson . You already know that, but we probably don't talk about it enough. That changes on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Also, we also probably don't talk about the Buckeyes having the No. 2 all-purpose back in the country in  Evan Pryor . That will also change today. Also, B...

Recruiting may technically be dealing with a pandemic-inspired dead period but the talent acquisition game never ends. Ohio State remains steadfast in crafting the nation's top Class of 2021 haul while also making waves in 2022. Case in point: Gabs Powers. The in-state standout from Marysville tops the wish list for some and Duane Long shares his vibe on the highly-regarded defender.  Also: * What...

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is the latest with offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? What about local tight end product  Jack Pugh ? Do some people take  Larry Johnson  for granted? Where does Ohio State stand with all of the top 2021 recruits on their board? When will recruiting visits star...

Ohio State has been loading up its future football schedule with home/home series against some of the top programs in the country. On Thursday, word broke that the Buckeyes have scheduled a home/home series with Alabama that will take place in 2027 (Columbus) and 2028 (Tuscaloosa). Jonah Booker drops by for his usual visit to join Dave Biddle to talk about that, plus: * Which uncommitted 2021 recr...

247Sports has updated its Class of 2021 rankings and guess what ...  Ohio State is still No. 1 ! Could the Buckeyes finish with  five of the top 10 overall prospects ? Can  another team make a run  at Ohio State? Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER ! 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide wisdom on t...

Who will be the four College Football Playoff teams in 2020? That is one of the many questions Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle answer on today's show. Also on the agenda is discussing the "fake outrage" from some national media members regarding Ohio State's players signing the "Buckeye pledge." Furthermore, other than  Justin Fields  and  Shaun Wade , who is the most important returning starter fo...

All the recruiting chatter in the last 48 hours has been offensive line focused. Which is great for this show considering Duane Long's usual appearance on Tuesdays. Duane goes into detail on Ohio State's burgeoning relationship with Virginia standout Tristan Leigh. How does he compare to other targets like Jager Burton and Rocco Spindler? Then we move to the current offensive line and review Dave...

Has 2021 recruiting momentum slowed down for Ohio State? The Dean of OSU Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give his detailed answer on that, plus: * What is the latest with offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes in the 2021 class? They want to fill four spots, but only have two OL commits. Who might fill the other two spots? * What happened with the recrui...

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row message board and more. The show covers Ohio State's 2020 season, Buckeye recruiting, and even Jonah's illustrious football career. Strap yourself in for another riveting version of the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State has the current No. 1 recruiting class in 2021 for a reason. It's already an excellent array of talent loaded, especially at key positions like quarterback and defensive line. But there are other schools that can apparently still stand in the ring with the Buckeyes and Alabama is one of them. See Latham, J.C. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss J.C. Latham...

Ohio State's players reported back to campus for voluntary workouts on Monday, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about it. Also on the agenda is a look back at our recent polls on Bucknuts, such as should the College Football Playoff expand to eight teams, what is Ohio State's biggest position hole to fill this season and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesd...

Football is back. At least, Ohio State's players are back in the WHAC and we assume getting after it though the media is kept at more than arm's length currently. But that's OK - we'll take it ... for now. The NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee has prepared a four-phase plan for the season that includes a six-week period of mandatory workouts that include walk-throughs in July and preseason camp...

We are very happy to welcome in  Gee Scott Sr.  to today's Bucknuts Morning 5. Mr. Scott is of course the father of Ohio State true freshman wide receiver  Gee Scott Jr.   and he joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging, insightful interview that lasts over 30 minutes. Enjoy, Bucknutters!

If you could only have three out of the following four former Ohio State running backs, who would you select between  Archie Griffin ,  J.K. Dobbins ,  Ezekiel Elliott  and  Eddie George ? Also, what is the plan for fifth-year senior Demario McCall for the Buckeyes this fall? That and much more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish as Jonah Booker drops by.

You asked. He answered. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong takes on your questions from the Front Row. Spend some quality time with us this a.m.

Two positions that are under the microscope for Ohio State this season are defensive backs and running backs. What will the depth chart look like for the Buckeyes at both spots? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a deep dive on that, and answer an interesting question about whether fans will have to sign a waiver removing universities from any liability u...

Ohio State's two-deep at linebacker looks a lot like it did last season. The only name missing is Malik Harrison. Sure, that was a big name on the Ohio State defense. Who fills Harrison's role? Will the other starting spots be filled by the incumbent? Join Duane Long on his depth chart tour with a dive on linebackers. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters.

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting,  Bill Kurelic , is here to give you the latest on the top uncommitted recruits that are on Ohio State's radar in the 2021 class. The prospects in question are  J.T. Tuimoloau ,  Emeka Egbuka ,  JC Latham ,  Rocco Spindler ,  Derrick Davis Jr. ,  Tywone Malone ,  Jager Burton  and  Hudson Wolfe . Also, Ohio State's players will begin voluntary workouts ex...

Ohio State's superior recruiting efforts recently have been well documented. But the biggest, most impactful recruit for the 2020 Buckeyes was one of their own: Shaun Wade. Why did Wade decide on another season in Columbus rather than cashing in with the NFL? Randy Wade is here with answers.  Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER ! Shaun's Dad sat down with...

Ohio State's 2002 national championship game win over Miami was replayed on ESPN last night and judging by social media a lot of people tuned in. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to look back at that classic game and all the twists and turns that it took.  That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Is Ohio State working on the greatest recruiting class of all time? Can the Buckeyes top what they did in the 2017 cycle? The man to ask is 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. His piece on the highest rated class by average recruit is due out later today and he offers up a preview. Steve then takes on the Front Row Q&A! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! What's next for the B...

We asked subscribers to submit questions on The Front Row message board and you did not disappoint. On today's show, The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to answer questions on Ohio State recruiting, who would be first in line to replace  Ryan Day  as OSU's head coach if he jumped to the NFL, how good  Trey Sermon  will be this year, what the depth chart will look at running back...

Joey. Nick. Chase.  Zach? Is Zach Harrison the next Ohio State defensive end to get drafted before the first commercial break at the NFL Draft? Maybe. We have at least two seasons to find out about the rising sophomore but we do know this: He won't be alone up front this season. Ohio State once again has an excellent array of defensive line talent ready to wreak havoc on the opposition. Who makes...