Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State head coach  Ryan Day  has proven to be good at a lot of things. At the top of the list might be his ability to evaluate quarterbacks. Day hand-picked 2021 quarterback recruit  Kyle McCord  very early in the process. In fact, Day turned away quarterback who were rated much higher than McCord, who committed to the Buckeyes last year. Since then, McCord has continued to rise up the ranking...

Can we do hyperbole here on the BM5? You betcha. Ohio State is chasing two of the more dynamic running backs we've seen in years. Both are Class of 2021 prospects.  TreVeyon Henderson is Marshall Faulk ... but faster. Donovan Edwards is the second coming of Darren McFadden. Hyperbole much? Both have highlight videos loaded with jaw-dropping exploits. Both are seriously considering the Buckeyes. 24...

Unlike in 2019, Ohio State will be the clear favorites in the Big Ten in 2020. (And yes, it is still funny the Buckeyes were picked third in their own division last year, but that is not the point here.) Which Big Ten team(s) will provide the biggest tests for Ohio State in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Which true freshman wil...

Today, we take a trip into the future.  We know the College Football Playoff for the season ahead will include four teams and culminate with the CFP Title Game on Jan. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. We don't yet know the four teams ... or do we? Got an idea who will make it? Duane Long and I do. We lay out which four teams we expect to have a chance to play for it all. Hint:...

It is Presidents' Day and the Bank is open here at Bucknuts. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging show today which includes insights on: * 2021 defensive line recruiting for Ohio State. Where does OSU stand with the 5-star DLs on their board? * Will the Buckeyes tap into the transfer portal to find a defensive back or running back, or both? * What is Bank's thoughts on  Mel Tuck...

Fans can be quick to write off players from time to time. Especially players who enter the program with high accolades and then barely see the field for their first two seasons. However, Ohio State fans should absolutely not write off cornerback  Tyreke Johnson , who will be a third-year sophomore this year. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the nation's former N...

Ohio State has developed a strong relationship with IMG Academy in Florida. With good reason. The school produces Division I players at a rapid pace. So there's that. But the Buckeyes are also doing work in the talent-rich Peach State. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here to discuss that and how Ohio native Mel Tucker will fare in East Lansing. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'N...

Ohio State rising senior defensive backs  Amir Riep  and  Jahsen Wint  were arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping early Wednesday morning. They are in Franklin County jail and have been suspended from all football activities. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to address that situation, plus: * Is  Cade Stover  moving to tight end? If he does, what would...

The coaching carousel is spinning. At Michigan State, it's that spinning rainbow icon when your Internet page won't load fast enough. The message there: Still loading. Luke Fickell opted against succeeding Mark Dantonio. Was that a good career move for the Bearcats' boss? Duane Long is here to share his thoughts on the whole deal. Also: Should Ohio State be boning up on grunge music, fish tossing...

What is the latest on the recruitment of running back  Corey Kiner ? What about the defensive tackles that Ohio State is pursuing in the 2021 class? How good will the Buckeyes' offensive line be in 2020? Or is the question, how  great  will that unit be? Will  Demario McCall  and/or  Jaelen Gill  step up for OSU this fall? Is  Luke Fickell  headed to Michigan State? Can the rebooted XFL make it? B...

On Wednesday, the local media met with Ohio State's 14 early-enrollee freshmen for the first time. We came away incredibly impressed with this group, both on and off the field. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about many of the talented freshmen such as  Paris Johnson ,  Julian Fleming ,  CJ Stroud  and others. Also, what are Steve's thoughts on  Mark Dantonio  stepping do...

Can 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong see the future? It's debatable.  His Crystal Ball hit rate - 94% for the Class of 2020 cycle - leads one to believe its possible. His prediction more than nine months ago that Mark Dantonio was in his last season as Michigan State's coach advances his argument.  Oh, and yesterday was National Signing Day and Brian Hartline was honored for being t...

The first Wednesday of February used to be a national day of celebration for college football fans. Now? Well, signing day is a shell of what it used to be. That is because the real signing day is in December now. Ohio State signed 24 recruits in December and will sign just one --  Cameron Martinez  -- today. Is this way better or worse? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to dis...

The Super Bowl has come and gone. National Signing Day is tomorrow.  Football is gone for a while ( apologies, Cardale ). Let's provide some pigskin perspective. Duane Long is here to run the gamut with us. * Nick Bosa: The best player on the field in the biggest game on Earth. Strong marketing for your Buckeyes, indeed. * Mike Hall: Why he rated out as a nekkid jaunt pickup (without photo evidenc...

Ohio State already has 10 commitments in its 2021 recruiting class, which is ranked as the No. 1 haul in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. Four-star defensive tackle  Mike Hall  from Streetsboro, Ohio, was the most recent prospect to join the class. Of all the top 2021 recruits still left on OSU's board, who do the Buckeyes have a good shot at landing? The Dean of Ohio State Footbal...

Kerry Coombs  has been on the job for just a week-and-a-half. Yet, Ohio State's defensive coordinator is pounding the pavement on the recruiting trail and could wind up landing some of the top cornerbacks in the country in the 2021 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, including: * What's the latest with the No. 1 corner in the country for 2021, Tony Gri...

Yes, the Class of 2020 has appeared to come to a close for the Buckeyes with Michigan star Cam Martinez on board.  Technically, National Signing Day coming next week (Wednesday). Should Bucknutters actually go to work that day? It's time for a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He recently chatted with Martinez about his decision and will share highlights.  Also: * Newest...

It is the midpoint of the work week and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show. On the docket: *  Cameron Martinez  saying he will definitely sign with the Buckeyes one week from today when the late signing period begins. * Which notable OSU recruits moved up and down on the final 247Sports rankings for the 2020 class? Hint: One of the guys who moved up is quarterba...

The final Top247  for the class of 2020 was released earlier today. Ohio State's haul now includes four 5-star commitments. The 5-star Reveal Show show, hosted by Josh Pate and featuring analysis from 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons, featured player-by-player unveiling of the 32 final 5-star prospects in the class of 2020. That means in-depth discussion on the two you knew about and...

The final Top 247 for the Class of 2020 will be released later today. How many five-stars will Ohio State have? We know it is more than the two who entered the final evaluation as such: Julian Fleming and Paris Johnson, Jr. But what if Duane Long was the official dude of rankings. What would be his top five in Ohio State's Class of 2020 haul. We discuss. You will enjoy and likely be surprised who...

It appears to be a very strong year in the state of Ohio for 2021 recruits. Ohio State has already landed verbal commitments from the three highest-ranked prospects in the state: defensive end  Jack Sawyer , offensive tackle  Ben Christman  and wide receiver  Jayden Ballard . The Buckeyes also have a commit from the No. 6 player in the state, linebacker  Reid Carrico , and the No. 11 recruit in th...

What will Ohio State's depth chart look like at running back, linebacker and on the defensive line in 2020? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to break down the depth chart and talk about Mickey Marotti's comments earlier this week. All of that and more is coming at you on a 21-minute edition of the show.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday morning slot and has plenty to say. * Ryan Day on the trail: What is the latest? * Kerry Coombs coming back ... * Why Dawand Jones is off the chart. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State's 2020 wide receiver class is the best we can remember for a position group. Which of the four will have the biggest impacts for the Buckeyes in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: *  Kerry Coombs  is back and is already planting flags on the recruiting trail. * How will duties between Coombs and  Greg Mattison  be split up...

He's back ... officially.  We all waited on the Tennessee Titans' playoff run to end so Ohio State could finish tweaking its staff. Kansas City beat Tennessee in the AFC Championship Game ... and now Kerry Coombs has officially come home. With a promotion and possible elevation to the booth ... what does Duane Long think of the whole deal? We break it down in detail and also get into the Senior Bo...