Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What is the latest on the Ohio State Buckeyes with their matchup against Washington just one day away? For this special New Year's Eve edition of the Morning 5, Heath Schneider (aka Heater) and Patrick Murphy join Dave Biddle to discuss all things Rose Bowl, plus  Tate Martell ,  Justin Fields  and much more.

What is the latest on Ohio State as the Buckeyes prepare for the Rose Bowl against Washington. In this special edition (read: late because we're on west coast time) Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss: * The injury to OSU left tackle Thayer Munford. * The future status of both Greg Schiano and Greg Studrawa on the Buckeyes' coaching staff. * What is the latest we're hearing on the Justin F...

The holiday glow is still shining here on the BM5! Ohio State is in Cali getting ready for a Rose Bowl date with Washington. Does that mean recruiting has come to a halt? Of course not. At Ohio State, recruiting NEVER comes to a halt. So we are once again fortunate that 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joined us. * The Buckeyes got a Christmas gift from the Pacific Northwest. What w...

It was a Merry Christmas for Ohio State as the Buckeyes landed 2020 four-star wide receiver Gee Scott from the state of Washington on Tuesday. What does this say about the recruiting of Ryan Day and Brian Hartline? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * What will happen with OSU's defensive coaching staff following the Rose Bowl? Will Greg S...

Will  Justin Fields  transfer to Ohio State following the bowl season? According to Bill "Bank" Greene, the chances of Fields playing for the Buckeyes in 2019 is excellent. Bank joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss all things Fields, plus: * Has  Ryan Day  smoothed things over with 5-star 2020 recruit  Paris Johnson ? * How many recruits will the Buckeyes add in their 2019 class in Februar...

What is the latest on the  Justin Fields -to-Ohio State rumors? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for an action-packed edition of the show to discuss that, plus: * What type of quarterback would the Buckeyes be getting in Fields if he does transfer to OSU? * What are people nationwide saying about  Ryan Day  and his ability to coach up QBs? * Ohio State's 2019 recruiting class is high on quality and...

Smell that? It's not smoke, relax. Nothing is on fire. Everyone is safe.  You may have heard Ohio State is reeling since the beginning of the Early Signing Period.  You heard wrong. Given the way this year has gone, maybe we shouldn't be surprised.  But we needed some truth. So we brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to let you know how Ohio State fared yesterday. All of that...

Our good friend Bill King of The Bill King Show on Nashville Sports Radio has dubbed the early signing period -- which kicked off today -- "Commitmas." We like that term, and thus far Ohio State is receiving many nice presents. And more good news is expected later in the day when  Zach Harrison  makes his announcment. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting,  Bill Kurelic  (who else, right?) jo...

It's the eve of the Early Signing Period. Ohio State remains in the mix for several elite prospects, including a certain local. It's the 'eve' of the college transfer season. Ohio State is apparently in the mix for a certain elite quarterback ... possibly. So we have plenty to discuss and just the person to discuss it with: Duane Long. We talk Justin Fields, Zach Harrison, Nick Broeker, Jaden McKe...

Mike Weber  will turn pro after this season, which is not a surprise, but does lead to a question: Is running back depth going to be a problem for the Buckeyes in 2019. Obviously,  J.K. Dobbins  will return, but behind him, there could be some concerns. With the early signing period kicking off this Wednesday, we also talk a lot about recruiting on today's show: * What is the latest with  Doug Nes...

If  Greg Schiano  does depart as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, and  Alex Grinch  is promoted to defensive coordinator, might  Marcus Freeman  make a homecoming to OSU? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * The refreshing honesty from Dre’Mont Jones (and the refreshing fact that he's going to play in the Rose Bowl). * Will  Jordan Fuller  return in 2019, or...

What are early returns on Ryan Day's recruiting trail exploits as head coach? Has his ascension weakened Ohio State's pitch in the wake of Urban Meyer's announced exit? We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to get an expert opinion. Other topics include: * Should Dwayne Haskins set sail for NBA waters? * Does the Big Ten have a new, legitimate recruiting challenger? * What do...

"The Granddaddy of Them All" is not getting much discussion amongst Ohio State fans. Part of that is because of the existence of the College Football Playoff, and the Buckeyes not being a part of the four-team field. Another reason is the pending retirement of  Urban Meyer  and promotion of  Ryan Day  is by far the biggest topic of conversation when OSU fans banter about their squad. However, on t...

Change ... change ... change. Sometimes it's scary. Sometimes it's exciting. Well ... what's the deal at Ohio State now that Urban Meyer is in the process of handing the reins to Pat Day? So far ... so good.  Could the staff be facing upheaval? Are there committed recruits ready to defect? Is Ohio State about to be knocked off its Big Ten perch? We brought in Duane Long, who takes a break from dea...

For several weeks,  Zach Harrison  appeared to be trending Michigan's way. Now the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio seems to be leaning toward Ohio State. But why? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give his take on that (and Bank has always kept his Crystal Ball to OSU as far as Harrison is concerned). Also on the docket: What is the latest with  Harry Miller ,  Jordan Battle ,  Cade Stove...

Jonah Booker believes Ohio State made the correct decision in promoting  Ryan Day  to head coach, even without conducting a national search. However, JBook says that Day must do a complete overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What is our overall confidence level in Day? * Are we buying into any of the conspiracy theor...

There's an old adage about the transfer of power: You don't want to replace The Guy. You want to the guy who replaces the guy who replaced The Guy. Ryan Day won't have that luxury. He is replacing Urban Meyer (see: The Guy). Can he pull it off? Time will tell. Can he maintain Ohio State's recruiting momentum that actually started the day Urban was announced as Ohio State's coach on xxxxx. We bring...

They say you don't want to be the coach who follows a legend. You want to replace the coach that replaced a legend. However,  Urban Meyer  is absolutely a legend, and  Ryan Day  will of course be taking over for him as Ohio State's head coach following the Rose Bowl. On today's show, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Looking back on the Meyer era and...

The Urban Meyer Era is ending in Columbus. The esteemed coach will guide the Buckeyes through the Rose Bowl before being replaced by offensive coordinator Pat Day. Quite a Tuesday a.m. announcement to wake up to. Was it the most shocking news we've ever heard? No. This move was expected by many.  What is our reaction to the news? What comes next for the Buckeyes?  How does it affect recruiting ......

Sure, it was a weekend that produced a bunch of answers. It also produced a bunch of questions. Since we last convened, Ohio State won the Big Ten title and saw its College Football Playoff hopes vanish.  We brought in the most senior scribe on the Buckeye beat - our very own Steve Helwagen - to tackle all the developments.  * Was the performance against Northwestern one of the season's best? * Ha...

Nervous that Ohio State might be overlooking Northwestern in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game? Well, Jonah Booker says you shouldn't be. He expects the No. 6 Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) will have their way with the No. 21 Wildcats (8-4, 8-1). JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to break down the OSU-NU matchup and why he is so confident. Other topics that are broached include t...

Not many pundits predicted Ohio State would beat Michigan in The Game. But 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong was indeed one of those pundits. And Wiltfong called it well in advance. He's here today to accept kudos on said premonition, plus talk Northwestern and the latest on recruiting. * How did The Game help recruiting? * Can Ohio State repeat the effort this weekend? * What does N...

"Win and you're in" is not the phrase Ohio State can use as it enters the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern. If the Buckeyes want to make the College Football Playoff, a narrow win over the Wildcats likely will not do the trick. The CFP selection committee made that fairly clear when it placed OSU No. 6 in the most recent rankings. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle...

So that went well. Just like we thought it would ... right? OK, not so much. Yes, we are still basking in the glow of an unreal Saturday in The Shoe. Those in a state north of here? Not so much. There will be time to talk immediate future, Big Ten championship tussles and possible College Football Playoff berths.  Today, we revel in the glory some more. Duane Long is here. He's pleased. Let's enjo...

What is an “Urban special”? It is when  Urban Meyer  is an underdog – or just doubted in general – and he makes your team look like the junior varsity playing the Division I state champions. Let’s be honest: It happened to Ohio State in the 2006 national championship game when Meyer’s Florida squad handed the Buckeyes a 41-14 defeat. And it sure happened on Saturday when Meyer’s Ohio State squad d...