Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State added an elite safety from Arizona yesterday. Could Lathan Ransom's teammate be next? Let's just say the chances are good Bijan Robinson becomes a Buckeye when he announced his college decision via Instagram on July 2. Crystal Balls all across this fine country have the 5-star running back headed to Columbus. 247Sports Director of Recruiting recently went in-depth on Robinson for a feat...

Following the commitment of high four-star safety Lathan Ransom on Tuesday, Ohio State moved up to No. 2 (from No. 4) in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2020 class. Ransom gives the Buckeyes 21 prospects in their class thus far, with at least four more expected to join him. To illustrated how amazing this class is, Ransom is ranked as the No. 76 player in the country, and...

What's it been like the last few days without a commitment? Rough? Boring? Well, it's quite possible that angst is about to end because Ohio State's top target at safety is making his college decision public today. At 5 p.m. EST., Lathan Ransom will announce his commitment via Twitter. As of this morning, the Crystal Ball has 16 predictions ... all sweet and Ohio State. Duane Long is here and let'...

Phil Steele and many others are picking Michigan to win the Big Ten championship this season. Is Joshua Perry buying that the Wolverines are the team to beat within the conference? The former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player drops by for his show to delve into why he believes the Buckeyes will ultimately prove to be the Big Ten's best in 2019. Also on the docket: *...

Is 5-star running back Bijan Robinson going to join Ohio State's stellar 2020 recruiting class, which is currently No. 4 in the country in the 247Sports Composite team rankings? The answer to that question is "hell yes" if you are Bill "Bank" Greene. Bank joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give insights on the top players remaining on OSU's board for the 2020 class. Specifically, Robinson, Elias...

What better way to send you into the weekend than with a visit from The People's Champ? Matt Baxendell joins me for a spirited chat on Ryan Day's blazing hot start on the recruiting trail before he breaks down the entire Big Ten and what we can expect in the season ahead. Which coaches are on the hot seat? Will powers like Michigan State and Wisconsin regain form? Is James Franklin destined for mo...

What if Groundhog Day was excellent?  What if every time was the same ... yet awesome? Welcome to Ohio State's 2020 recruiting cycle! Whether it's a gander at the national Crystal Ball report or another commitment slide/impact article combo, the last month or so has been an amazing ride down the recruiting trail for the Buckeyes. More good news: There's no end in sight. 247Sports Director of Recru...

Joshua Perry offers unique insight on Ohio State's football program and today's show is another example of that.  We asked Front Rowers to submit questions for Joshua to answer and the result is today's show. Among the questions posed (and then answered): * What is Ohio State's No. 1 selling point? * Baron Browning: Inside or outside linebacker? * College coaches vs. NFL coaches * Thoughts on Mich...

O.K., we admit it: What Ohio State is doing on the recruiting trail has exceeded our expectations. Did we doubt Ryan Day's regime? Did we think it would put together the greatest offensive recruiting haul in school history? Should we just chill with all the hyperbole? Maybe, but with the flurry of commitments and Crystal Balls rolling for the good guys, it's hard to stay calm. What does Duane Long...

We have a special show for 'Nutters today.  Joining us is Gee Scott, Sr., father of Ohio State wide receiver commitment Gee Scott, Jr. In an extended chat, Scott, Sr., details his son's journey to become an elite wide receiver prospect and how the Washington state native became one of the nation's most coveted recruits. * What role did the Seattle Seahawks play? * Why Ohio State? * How important h...

Who will be the next Buckeyes commitment? Is Ohio State still recruiting LSU commitment Elias Ricks? Besides the 'Dreamy' wide receivers, which future Buckeyes shined at The Opening? How many commitments will Ohio State take in the Class of 2020? Who remains in focus and when could they make the call? Those are important questions as you set yourself for a week of Buckeye intrigue. Luckilly, we br...

We hope all 'Nutters had an awesome July 4. Since we took yesterday to enjoy the Stars n' Stripes, today we make up for it with a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He was in Dallas to cover The Opening and has a complete report on: * Dream Team wide receivers ...  * Mookie Cooper's future ...  * Paris Johnson, Jr.'s outlook ... * Lejond Cavazos: Did he flash? * Cody Simon...

We've talked recruiting on the BM5 for several days and for good reason - the commitments keep coming. We don't expect that to end. In fact, you need to be on Bucknuts at 11:30 a.m. if you like recruiting and good things happening for the Buckeyes. But today's show is about the CURRENT collection of Buckeyes sweating at the WHAC. With the season opener against Florida Atlantic just over seven week...

Duane Long is back. Is he playing injured? He would never tell you so.  But our guy assumes his regular Tuesday morning spot again to talk about: * Adding Darrion Henry and Cody Simon * Lathan Ransom * Mitchell Melton * Josh Fryar * Mookie Cooper * Jaylan Knighton Is there multiple nekkid jaunts in Duane's future? Do we need to alert the local authorities? You'll just have to listen and decide for...

It's called a 'Dead Period.' Coaches and players theoretically get a break from each other and re-introduce themselves to family. But as Joshua Perry will explain, championship mettle begins in the offseason during times coaches aren't around. It was proven during the title run of a few years back. Joshua will tell you about the defense taking matters into their own hands after seeing Braxton Mill...

Bill Kurelic.  The Opening.  Jerry World. The Lone Star State. What could go wrong? The answer: Nothing. It's a match made in heaven.  Seven Ohio State commitments and host of coveted targets will be on stage this week in the greater Dallas area. Who better to chronicle their exploits than The Dean himself? Join us today for a report on all the Ohio State commitments in attendance: * Paris Johnson...

Is Ohio State about to land the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio, a recruit who doubles as one of the top defensive tackle recruits in the country? It sure appears so. Darrion Henry from Cincinnati Princeton is set to make his announcement on Saturday, and the Buckeyes are the clear leader. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * If Henry does commit to...

Let's make this clear: Elite recruits are buying what Ohio State is selling. Whether it is the Class of 2020 or 2021, the Buckeyes are adding elite talent on what seems like a daily basis. Why? 247Sports Director of Recruiting is here to break it down. It's not just the quality of football or chance to go to the NFL.  It's the people. What does that mean? Wiltfong explains. In detail. And you will...

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show , and he answers questions that were asked by loyal listeners of the show on The Front Row message board. The show includes the usual great insights from Joshua, as well as some hilarious quotes (none better than the one that involves former OSU coach and current Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell ). Joshua also ans...

Is Ohio State about to raid Tucson, Ariz., for two of the top prospects in the country in the 2020 class? It sure seems to be trending in that direction. The Buckeyes have perhaps emerged as the frontrunner for 5-star running back Bijan Robinson from Salpointe Catholic High School. And Ohio State has reportedly established itself as the leader for his high school teammate, high 4-star safety Latha...

The month-long dead period for recruiting has begun. Thankfully, Ohio State got plenty of work done when it was 'live.' After a crazy weekend rife with spectacular visitors, it's time to take stock. Who is (going to be) in? Who is (going to be) out? We brought in the best - The Dean himself: Bill Kurelic - for the absolute latest on: * Bijan Robinson * Sam Adams * E.J. Smith * Lathan Ransom * Kour...

Are running back recruits reluctant to come to Ohio State now, because there is a perception that the Buckeyes will be pass-happy offense? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Where do things stand with the remaining RBs on the board for OSU in the 2020 class? * Just how high could the Buckeyes' 2020 class finish in the recruiting rankings? * Ohio State landed...

Today should be a good one for Ohio State as the Buckeyes are expected to land high 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips III . The California native will make his announcment today at 3 p.m. ET on CBS Sports HQ, the free live streaming sports show (it runs 24 hours per day). Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss all things Phillips III, plus: * What is going on with runn...

On today's show, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong answers that subscribers asked him on The Front Row message board. How do things stand with Mookie Cooper as far as Ohio State is concerned? What about running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? Why have certain OSU commits and targets seen their rankings go down so much? What are the early returns on Ryan Day as a recruiter? How does...

High 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips III will make his announcement on Friday, and Ohio State appears to be the leader to land the talented young man from California. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Is Georgia now the leader for 5-star running back Kendall Milton ? Are the Buckeyes still in the hunt? * What are expectations for true freshman wide rec...