Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State went to Rutgers and got the job done: Easy W, no injuries. Now the season really starts. Penn State is coming. So are FOX and ESPN with their cavalcade of talking heads. It's about to get serious. A star-studded case of possible future Buckeyes will be in town.  So today's show is less game review - see: uncompetitive, Rutgers - more let's put everything in context for the stretch run....

It is Rutgers week so we did not exactly expect an action-packed week here at Bucknuts. Boy were we wrong. From the  Chase Young  situation getting resolved, to Ohio State dropping a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings despite winning by 59 points, to the latest developments in 2020 running back recruiting. Well, it's Friday, which means Jonah Booker is here to talk about all of that on...

Chase Young is just taking a few weeks off. Rutgers is up - and we mean DOWN. Miyan Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylan Knighton. Who's in? The College Football Playoff. How will it all work out? 247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom. Spend 5ish with is today, 'Nutters!

Ohio State fell one spot to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. It is pretty rough to drop in the rankings when you win by 59 points as the Buckeyes did against Maryland. However, the new No. 1 team in the land, LSU, did go to Alabama and knock off the Crimson Tide, so the Tigers jumping OSU was not a big surprise. The good news, per the People's Ch...

Ohio State is in an interesting spot these days. An unquestioned national title contender, the Buckeyes are in the midst of tussles against overmatched foes.  Maryland is awful. Rutgers wishes it was Maryland. So the competitive aspect of this weekend's trip to New Jersey is ... well ... non-existent. Yet, there is plenty to talk about. Among the topics Duane Long and I cover on today's show: * Ch...

What is the latest on  Chase Young ? Specifically, how many more games will Ohio State's star junior defensive end miss? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give the answer to that, plus: What is the latest with 2020 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? How did  Jahmyr Gibbs ' visit go this weekend? Could Gibbs perhaps now be trending OSU's way? Will Ohio State drop to No. 2 in the Colleg...

Well, that was quite an interesting Saturday. It started with the news Chase Young would not be playing against Maryland. That story only took off from there. We get into ... like really get into it. Ohio State then destroyed visiting Maryland, 73-14, in front of a packed Shoe.  Elsewhere, Joe Burrow did it again, Lovie Smith did it again, and the season outlook nationally got even cloudier. There...

Not the way you expected to start your day, huh? The Chase Young news has ripped through Buckeye Nation and we are still dealing with ourselves.  So ... what happened? Will Young miss more than Maryland game? Why now? Is Ohio State prepared? Who replaces Young on the field? Lots of questions and we took a crack at all of them. Dave Biddle joins me for this emergency edition of the BM5. Spend 5ish...

It's Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State's game tomorrow against visiting Maryland and much more.

The Class of 2020 is nearing completion. But there's a few key spots left ... and you know them: running back(s) and second quarterback. Oh, and Ohio State hosts Maryland this weekend. So there's that.  One running back from Georgia will be here. Is he on flip watch?  Ohio State has offered another quarterback. Does that mean C.J. Stroud is out? Will Chase Young take a second half snap against his...

Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings which were released Tuesday night. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his reaction on that and all things CFP on a robust version of the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State is fresh off a bye week and readying to host Maryland in a return to action. But there is plenty of action of the field as well: * The College Football Playoff reveal is tonight at 9 on ESPN. The Buckeyes will one of the top four teams. But where exactly will Ohio State be ranked? * The dumpster fire that is Florida State football has added some drama to Ohio State recruiting with the d...

The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019 will be released Tuesday evening and it will be interesting to see where Ohio State is ranked. The Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll and No. 4 in the Coaches poll, but those polls have zero impact on the four teams that make the CFP. Might  Ryan Day  and Co. be ranked No. 1 the CFP? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to di...

Ohio State landed 2021 wide receiver recruit  Marvin Harrison Jr.  on Thursday, giving the Buckeyes six prospects in their '21 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about Harrison, plus: * How  Brian Hartline  continues to clean up on the recruiting trail. * The Buckeyes continue to recruit the state of Pennsylvania very well. * Is  Bijan Robinson  really back in play for OSU? * Highlights...

Running back drama? The Buckeyes? Well, if it's the Class of 2020 recruiting cycle, there's been more drama than needed. We thought Ohio State had basically settled on two targets: Ohioan Miyan Williams and Georgia native Jahmyr Gibbs). But an 'old' name popped up again recently. Bijan Robinson told 247Sports he is still in contact with Ohio State's staff despite his Texas commitment. The heck? 24...

Ohio State is tied with Clemson for the second-best odds in the country to win the national championship this season at 3/1. Alabama checks in first at 11/4. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about the Buckeyes' national title hopes and much more. Entering a season with a "national championship or bust" mindset is setting yourself up for serious disappo...

Ohio State took Wisconsin's heart in the rain. Chase Young entered the national lexicon. Jack Miller cemented his Buckeye future. Your Buckeyes staff has identified a young Ohioan they feel is worthy to come aboard. So who better to join us and wax poetic than Duane Long? Nobody ... and he's here to share.

Juggernaut   (JUG-ger-naut) :  "A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution." ... "A force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable." Yes, that perfectly describes the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes through the first eight games of their season. They were expected to be tested by Wisconsin. And they were; for one quarter. Then they blew the doors off the Badgers 38-7 and the score...

Chuck Norris is deathly afraid of Chase Young. That's what type of Saturday it was in The Shoe yesterday as the Buckeyes hosted Wisconsin in a 38-7 trouncing.  It rained. A lot. But Ohio State's winning parade went on ... in impressive fashion. Who shined? Yes, Chase.  But others did, too. Ohio State simply solidified its national standing and likely strengthened it. Bill Kurelic is here. Dave Bid...

We are one day away from the Ohio State-Wisconsin game and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all about it. JBook also drops knowledge on: * What will be the final score in tomorrow's Buckeyes vs. Badgers showdown? * Is this a preview of the Big Ten title game? * Might the weather not be as big of a factor as some believe? * What's JBook's take on  Tony Alford  and running back recruiting? * T...

Wisconsin is licking its wounds and prepping for a Saturday meeting with host Ohio State.  Those Buckeyes have a few guests expected to visit for the noon kickoff. Sure, the early start limits the attendees and the Penn State home game on the horizon gives coveted recruits another date as option. But that won't make the red carpet laid out this weekend any less plush. 247Sports Director of Recruit...

There is plenty of Ohio State football to discuss as the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Topics include: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' upcoming game against Wisconsin. * Quarterback  Justin Fields  playing out of his mind through seven games. * Are injuries at offensive tackle a big concern for OSU? * Head coach  Ryan Day  pushing all the right buttons for Ohio Sta...

Now almost two months into the season, Ohio State is 7-0 and beating opponents by an average score of 50-8. Is that good? So when you're asked: 'What are Ohio State's real concerns?' ... what do you say? The real answer: Not much. At. All. But how long would that show last? That would be a BM1. So Duane Long joined today and we racked our brains to come up with real concerns about Ohio State. Did...

The much-anticipated Ohio State-Wisconsin game is just five days away, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk about it. * Has this game lost its luster due to the Badgers losing to Illinois? * How will this game likely play out? Will the Buckeyes keep on rolling? * What is the latest on 2020 running back recruiting? * How many recruits will the Buckeyes take in their 2020 class and who w...

Now that you've had an extra day to revel in it, what did you think of Ohio State's decimation of Northwestern on Friday night.  Ohio State won, 52-3. Sometimes the final score is not indicative of the game. This was. Total beatdown in Evanston in front of a national audience (at least those who get BTN, but we digress).  What did we think of the game? What happened on Saturday that affects the Bu...