Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Confidence level in Stroud rest of season?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presuming C.J. Stroud is Ohio State's starting quarterback for the rest of the season, what is our confidence level in the redshirt freshman from Ca...

Has Penn State passed Ohio State on recruiting trail?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seen the Class of 2022 team recruiting rankings recently? (If not ... here ya go.) There's a B1G team on top - and it's not Ohio State. It's Penn Stat...

Gee Scott Sr. on Buckeyes' QBs, Pope Ordeal, dangers of social media

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the show and there is plenty to discuss as he joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * What are Gee's thou...

C.J. or Kyle? | Duane's hyperbolic predictions for the rest of the season

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting season is about to get even more compelling as a Rutgers trip to see old friend Greg Schiano looms. Ohio State is doing well to provide...

How does Coombs' status affect recruiting? Buckeyes lead for Kenyatta Jackson?

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Coombs is an excellent recruiter. But now that he is no longer calling the defense for Ohio State, how does that affect the Buckeyes' recruitin...

Almost Live: Progress over perfection | B1G, national vibes

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's more like it. Sure, the defense did the usual deal of providing early headache. After that it was a smooth sailing talent show as Ohio State ha...

McCord era begins? | 'Defense still schematically flawed'

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the beginning of the Kyle McCord era at Ohio State? Or is this merely a one-week break for C.J. Stroud and he will be back as the Buckeyes' ...

'Great shot' to land elite defensive end | Crystal Ball speed round

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Any person with cable can clearly see Ohio State's secondary performance has dropped off. Once a group known for harboring multiple future first ro...

What should Buckeyes do at QB from here?

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty of Ohio State football items to discuss on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Among the topics: * What will happen at t...

QB situation requires finesse | Offensive line recruiting update

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the ongoing struggles, Ohio State's goals remain. Style points aren't currently available but a B1G crown and CFP berth is still a possibility...

What to make of Buckeyes one-fourth of way through regular season

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, life moves fast. We are already one-fourth of the way through Ohio State's 2020 regular season in football. Thus far, the Buckeyes certainly have...

Almost Live: 'Powder keg' decision looming for Day | Where should Buckeyes rank?

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State got back on the winning track against Tulsa with a 41-20 triumph that was not as easy as the score might indicate. C.J. Stroud was not cris...

Saturday postgame pod: Thoughts on Buckeyes' 41-20 win over Tulsa

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State defeated Tulsa 41-20, but the concerns on defense continue in full force. Also, what is up with the play of OSU QB CJ Stroud? But there was...

Who will call defense for Buckeyes tomorrow?

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who will call the defense for Ohio State Saturday against Tulsa and likely for the remainder of the season? That is the big question that Buckeye fans...

Red carpet ready for Bowles | 'Unless something drastic changes ...'

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Help on defense? Yes ... please. This weekend's opponent does not share marquee status - Tulsa is not the national NIKE darling Oregon is - but Ohio S...

'On the other side of struggle is greatness'

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to today's show. Is Mr. Scott pessimistic about Ohio State's 2021 season following the loss to Oregon? Actu...

'Something has got to change' | USC feeding frenzy?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sun came up again. Yes, 'Nutters, we will be OK. Let's get this thing turned around ... and quick. Will Ohio State need to make serious changes to...

After 2 days of thought, what to make of this Buckeye team?

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reactions were plentiful following Ohio State's 35-28 loss to Oregon at the Horseshoe on Saturday. We certainly had lots of opinions of our own. After...

Almost Live: What the Duck?

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That did not go as expected. Ohio State welcomed Oregon for a noon start aiming to send a national message. Oh, there was a message sent. But it was...

Picking up the pieces after the Oregon loss

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that did not go as planned. Ohio State was upset on Saturday by Oregon in Columbus, 35-28. And the Ducks controlled the game throughout. Patrick...

BM5 Draftcast: How many Buckeye first rounders? | Matchup to watch vs. Ducks

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this season’s first BM5: Draftcast as we journey towards the NFL Draft scheduled for April of next year in Paradise, Nev. This much we ...

Gaoteote's appeal denied | Buckeyes will 'mesh Oregon to death'

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is much to discuss on the Friday 5ish as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. We start off with some bad news as Palaie Gaoteote's appeal was denied...

Fried Duck on menu? | OSU QB carousel spins inside state lines

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Quarterback dominos are in play. When Quinn Ewers opted to re-classify - going from the Class of 2022 to the Class of 2021 - it created a void. Ohio S...

Special pod: Previewing Ohio State-Oregon with Matt Prehm of Duck Territory

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Prehm from Duck Territory joins Patrick Murphy for this special podcast to break down the big Oregon at Ohio State matchup this Saturday, To le...

Injury-ravaged secondary | Oregon takes | Who will lead Buckeyes in rushing?

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day declined to comment on the status of defensive backs Josh Proctor, Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown when meeting wi...

Who's No. 2? | Ducks on the menu | Wagner wave?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now that you've seen all the combatants ... where should Ohio State rank?  Sure, Alabama is a solid No. 1. But No. 2? Is it Georgia? Is it Ohio Stat...

Labor Day Edition | Back 7 concerns | Duck hunting

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is much Ohio State football news to discuss on this Labor Day as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. Some of the items on the agenda include: * Lo...

Almost Live: It's Ohio State, 'Bama and ... everyone else | Styles makes fight

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The season is back ... and so are we. Welcome to 'Almost Live,' our in-season weekend podcast.  Today's guest is none other than Bill Kurelic ... The...

What to make of season opener | What it means for Buckeyes moving forward

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, Ohio State's season-opener against Minnesota probably didn't go exactly as you anticipated last night, but the Buckeyes emerged with a 45-31 win...

It's happening!!!

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is not a dress rehearsal. This is not a scrimmage. This is Ohio State football. The Buckeyes open their championship quest tonight in Minneapo...

Monica Daniels (Paris Johnson's mom), Gee Scott Sr. on eve of Buckeyes' opener

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We certainly have a treat for you on today's Bucknuts Morning 5. We are thrilled to be joined by Monica Daniels -- who is the mother of Ohio State sta...

Dan & Duane's picks: OSU vs. Minny, B1G, CFP, Natty Champ

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's so close ... so close. It's almost Thursday. It's almost Ohio State football season. We. Can't. Wait. To kill time, Duane Long and I convened to ...

Game week has arrived | Who will be starting linebackers?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Game week has arrived for Ohio State as the Buckeyes will open their 2021 season at Minnesota on Thursday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss...

'Christmas' right around corner for Buckeyes

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are only six days away from Ohio State's opener at Minnesota and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk about that game plus: * W...

Larry Johnson is excellent | Huge Crystal Ball set to roll?

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps you've heard: Defensive line coaching is an Ohio State strength. Yes, one could make a convincing argument Larry Johnson is the best position ...

What to make of the 'alliance'?

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are just eight days away from Ohio State's season-opener at Minnesota, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * What is to ...

Bowles overflow | Loving Lockwood | 5 to finish '22

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elite tight end to start the class? Check. Crystal Ball for top linebacker on board? Check. Ohio State has begun to craft the Class of 2023. It's been...

Stroud seizes job | What are expecations for him this year?

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are 10 days away from Ohio State's season-opener at Minnesota, and over the weekend head coach Ryan Day named C.J. Stroud the Buckeyes' startin...

Expecations for Ewers? Linebackers coming on for Buckeyes?

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are expectations for Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers this season? Are the Buckeyes' linebackers perhaps going to be better than we originall...

Boom impending? | Meet Jadyn Davis | Ohio State roster takes hit

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's 'Boom' time again ... we hope. Class of 2023 tight end Ty Lockwood will announce his verbal commitment at 1 p.m. Will we be pleased?  Also: The ...

'Monstars' showing out for Buckeyes | Wednesdays with Gee

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Which position group has been outstanding throughout Ohio State's camp thus far? The offensive line. Also known as the "Monstars." We are very happy t...

'As The Quarterbacks Turn' | Uhh ... where's PG?

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Day made it semi-official yesterday: C.J. Stroud has made a move at quarterback. Shocking? Hardly. Important? Definitely. Impactful on the other ...

Latest rumblings from Buckeyes' camp

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State opens its season at Minnesota in just two-and-a-half weeks and there is much to discuss on today's show as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle...

Is Dawand Jones the biggest story of camp for Buckeyes?

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of intriguing storylines in regard to Ohio State's preseason camp thus far. Could the biggest -- both literally and figuratively -- s...

Wiltfong's freshmen to flourish | Defensive line recruiting worries?

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Which freshmen will make the biggest impact? Whispers out of camp have begun.  Who better to put it all in context than 247Sports Director of Recruit...

Buckeyes' O-line loaded | Linebackers are a concern?

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is in its second week of camp and it is very easy to already tell that the Buckeyes' offensive line has the chance to be elite this season....

Master plan for backfield | Jacoby enters transfer portal

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State lost an offensive lineman yesterday. What now? Youth is apparently being served at running back? Is that the right approach? Duane Long is...

Latest developments for Buckeyes after first week of camp

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is one week into camp and there have already been a lot of interesting developments. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to give the lat...

'These RBs will be our Reggie Bush & Lendale White' | Best fast food burger?

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is an action-packed version of the Friday show as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual visit. What are early impressions of Ohio State freshman defe...

In with Arch? | Singletary saga | Loving LeBlanc

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Out with one household name ... in with another?  Maybe so. Ohio State's Class of 2023 quarterback recruit - Quinn Ewers - reclassified to '22 and is...

Gee Scott Sr. on Buckeyes' camp kicking off today, Ewers saga, linebackers, more

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Buckeye Preacher aka Gee Scott Sr. is back on the show to spread knowledge. Today, Mr. Scott gives insights on Ohio State beginning preseason camp...

'We are in a whole different world'

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State sits at the center of the college football universe right now. As we witness the sport's changing landscape from Ground Zero, it seems eve...

Singletary decommits | Ewers joining team soon?

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is much to discuss on the show today as 2022 cornerback Jaheim Singletary de-committed from Ohio State on Sunday.  Might he re-commit down th...

Buckeye Week-in-Review: Latest on the cookout, Ewers, expansion, more

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It has been an action-packed week for Ohio State football ... and camp doesn't even start until Tuesday. Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday vi...

Why Quinn Ewers is different | Serving up 'Cookout'

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's never dull on the Buckeyes beat.  Quinn Ewers, the high-profile Class of 2023 quarterback committed to Ohio State could be coming a year early. ...

'Notre Dame or nothing'

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The madness that is talk of conference expansion is upon us again. If the SEC does in fact add Texas and Oklahoma, what should the Big Ten's next move...

Duane's B1G expansion picks | Can LJ do it again?

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you want? Who makes sense? Who helps Ohio State? Yep, we are talking conference expansion today with Duane Long. The dominoes have started fall...

Translating Ryan Day's comments from B1G media days

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we look back on Ryan Day's comments at Big Ten media days and translate what he said. Wait, translate? Yes. While we love Day around ...

'Live' from Big Ten Media Days: 'Grounds for him (Kevin Warren) being terminated'

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you feel it? It's the college football season coming just around the corner. Bucknuts is in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days and Jonah Booker j...

Kurelic on movers: Powers, Grayes | Commitment watch? | 'Cookout' on tap

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many topics, so little time. * 247Sports updated Class of 2022 rankings yesterday and Buckeyes were on the move. Who rose? Who fell? * Crystal Ball...

Gee Scott Sr. on NIL developments, players deciding whether to get vaccinated, more

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gee Scott Sr. aka The Buckeye Preacher makes his return on the show and there is a lot to discuss. Among the topics are the latest developments regard...

OSU starting offense ... for The Game

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to hop in a smaller time machine and arrive at Nov. 27.  Location? Ann Arbor.  Assignment? Predict Ohio State's starting offense for The G...

Biggest storylines at B1G media days this week

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The college football season is almost here. Big Ten media days will be held Thursday-Friday in Indianapolis this week and we are fired up about it on ...

Wiltfong on Enai White, Zion Branch, Xavier Nwankpa, Ewers vs. Klubnik

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here. Life got in the way on Thursday.  So that means today is a twofer: Two BM5 episodes for the ...

Confidence level in Buckeyes' defense? | D-line will be 'hell on wheels'

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On a scale of 1-10, what is your confidence level in Ohio State's 2021 defense and defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs? Jonah Booker drops by for his u...

Should Buckeyes' 2010 wins be restored? | Stroud/McCord closer than you think?

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terrelle Pryor and the guys want their wins back. And can you blame them? (Well, maybe you can, and we will get into all of that.) Ohio State was 12-1...

Elite safety maneuvers? | Feeling Fitz | Oregon vs. Minny

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's recruiting dominance is ongoing and space to add more excellent prospects is dwindling in the Class of 2022. The Buckeyes have the nation...

Ranking the top-10 coaches in college football

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, a national publication came out with a list of the 10-best active head coaches in college football, and Ohio State's Ryan Day was not on tha...

Expectations for JTT | Latest with 2022 OL recruiting

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. What are expectations for J.T. Tuimoloau as a freshman for Ohio State this year?...

Latest on Enai White, Xavier Nwankpa | Concerned about Quinn Ewers?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is on the trail trading punches with Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Notre Dame and other heavyweights. Those schools better have a solid chin. ...

Why NIL is 'even bigger' than Gee Scott Sr. anticipated | Insights on JTT's recruitment

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

College athletes being able to profit off their name, image and likeness is "even bigger" than Gee Scott Sr. expected. And he knew it would be really ...

Two nekkid jaunts, zero arrests | Day > Meyer | Linebacker changes

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, that was as good a 48-hour recruiting stretch as even Ohio State has had in quite some time. Adding the nation's top player? Check. Add...

Well worth the wait

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly seven months after the December signing period -- when most of the 2021 prospects signed with a college football program -- Ohio State landed t...

🚨EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨J.T. TUIMOLOAU COMMITS TO OHIO STATE

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After over a year of speculation, multiple visits taken, and a high-profile visit cancelled, the No. 1 player in the 2021 class, J.T. Tuimoloau, has c...

'It's the wild, wild west' | Pitfalls, benefits of NIL

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like it or not, it is here. Players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness is real ... and we wait to see if it's spectacular or not....

Who's next? | Buckeyes turn back Tide | Hartline FTW again?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Complete coverage of the highest-rated Buckeye quarterback commitment in years? Yeah, we got that.  How about an exclusive interview with Quinn Ewers...

🚨Special Quinn Ewers conversation 🚨

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show from the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, five-star QB and Ohio State commit Quinn Ewers, the nation's No. 1 rated prospect in the 202...

Gee Scott Sr.'s 'unpopular opinion' on NIL | Plus more answers to your questions

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Due to extreme popular demand, Gee Scott Sr. is back as our guest on the Morning 5. Mr. Scott answers questions that were posed to him by Bucknuts sub...

On J.T. watch | 'He's the next Okudah' | Justice served?

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To say we are on commitment watch would be an understatement. At this point, sleeping without one eye open would be just fine. But we can't do that. S...

So what did I miss?

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot going on in the world of Ohio State football -- particularly when it comes to recruiting -- and after being on vacation for two weeks, ...

5-MINUTE MORNING: Ohio State makes progress on coveted defensive linemen

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kurelic, the Dean of Ohio State football recruiting over at Bucknuts, joins the show to discuss the big weekend in Columbus, where a number of hi...

Unlikable NIL? | Vernon, Styles pace camp standouts | Secondary concerns

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio's legislature could be dropping the ball. Ryan Day and Co. would not let such a thing happen when it comes to June recruiting. Our Steve Helwagen...

OSU vs. 'Bama visit weekends | Latest on Singletary, Tuimoloau, Kanu, Curry and more

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be real: It's Ohio State vs. Alabama. Sure, there are other college football powers. But these two (in our humble opinion) currently stand alone...

Hayden the next Zeke? | Vernon eyes Irish?

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State added a running back to the mix the staff loved more than most. There were questions about the commitment. Why not a more highly-rated pros...

Red Carpet Tuesday | Star-studded visitors preview | Tuesday commitment watch?

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roll, roll, roll your red carpet. That's been Ohio State's mode this month. Today is no different. Ohio State will host several key official visitors:...

Latest on Tuimoloau's visit, Hayden's Crystal Balls, Antwi's vibes and Gatoeote's enrollment status

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

June has offered up some big recruiting weekends. But none was more impactful than the last 72 hours or so.  J.T. Tuimoloau was here. Perhaps you've...

Porter on Tuimoloau, Scouting Ohio | Introducing 'Bucknuts Video Vault'

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Porter spends June at football camps. All of them. No car's engine needs more cooling than that of our resident Ohio scouting expert. He joins ...

'Extremely' concerned about OSU commitment | Weekend watch on tap?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong galavants across this fine nation seeing the best college football prospects. This past weekend was no...

The Dean takes you camping | Cali crew in Columbus | Commitments lagging?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has hosted a riveting talent show since June 1. Once recruits were again allowed to hit campus, Columbus has been abuzz with elite visito...

Texas, Florida recruits loving Columbus | Styles makes fight?

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guest list has read like a who's who of college prospects. June is only halfway complete and the Buckeyes have hosted enough recruits for an entir...

14 predictions for Buckeyes' season on June 14

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is June 14 and Ohio State's 2021 football season will be here before we know it. On today's show, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle give 14 prediction...

College Football Playoff to 12 teams?

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We thought the College Football Playoff would likely expand from four teams to eight teams eventually. However, the proposal from Thursday takes it on...

The Fong answers your questions on Buckeye recruiting

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You asked and he's here to answer. That's right, 247Sports Director of Recruiting, Steve Wiltfong, drops by for his usual Thursday visit and answers q...

Buckeyes back in the #1 saddle

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State had the No. 1 recruting class in the country for 2022 for a while, then they didn't, and now they do again. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddl...

Brown commits, Harris next? | Nekkid Jaunt safety combo

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State added a wide receiver to the Class of 2022 on Monday as Kaleb Brown made an expected commitment. But that wasn't the only news of the day. ...

Recruiting weekend in review | What to expect from Buckeyes' 2021 linebackers

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a huge recruiting weekend for Ohio State and we look back on it on today's show. What is the latest with 4-star safeties Zion Branch and Xav...

The Dean on Buckeye recruiting | How many commits might OSU add this month?

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The massive recruiting month has kicked off for Ohio State. What do you need to know about what has happened so far? What might transpire in the near ...

Two new quarterback offers | Three years of Ewers?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Was yesterday a holiday in Columbus? It certainly felt like it. With June's arrival removing pandemic restrictions, Ohio State held two camps for re...

'These kids recruit each other' | What makes Ewers elite?

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The huge recruiting weekend is just two days away for Ohio State as the Buckeyes look to build on their already-stellar 2022 recruiting class, and get...

HALLELUJAH edition: Recruiting normalcy returns | OSU QB future blindingly bright

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's June 1 and we are thankful. Pandemic restrictions on college recruits visits campuses have been lifted. Ohio State begins a month that may top al...