Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Predicting the Buckeyes' position battles with season just 12 days away

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State football is merely 12 days away and on today's show Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give predictions on which players will win the hand...

Depth concerns at D-tackle for Buckeyes?

09 Oct 2020

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Is Ohio State facing a lack of quality depth at defensive tackle this season? How big of an issue is this? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usua...

Hartline's Texas target | '21 or bust?

08 Oct 2020

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Ohio State's wide receiver room is a who's who of prep prospects. Brian Hartline's talent attraction has been fierce. How will that figure into the re...

Let's talk about the Buckeyes' running backs

07 Oct 2020

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There are a lot of interesting storylines regarding Ohio State's running backs this season, and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle talk all about it on to...

And then there were three | Who can challenge OSU?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Down the stretch they come ... at least when it comes to Ohio State's Class of 2021 recruiting haul.  The Buckeyes currently rank No. 2 in the 247S...

Gee Scott Sr answers the people

05 Oct 2020

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We are very pleased to be joined by Gee Scott Sr. on today's show. Mr. Scott will answer questions posed to him by Front Row message board posters and...

Bullish on Buckeye linebackers

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's linebackers were considered a weakness two seasons ago. Last year they improved quite a bit as a unit. And now in 2020, they are expected...

Recruiting Q&A with Wiltfong

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You had questions. He had answers. Yes, it's a Q&A BM5 with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.  He tackled your queries on: * Zen Mich...

Expectations for Wilson, Williams | Buckeyes on verge of 20th commit

30 Sep 2020

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What are expectations for Ohio State sophomore wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Jameson Williams this season? Wilson is moving to the slot and co...

Official returns | That Zen feeling

29 Sep 2020

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Ryan Day made it official on Monday: Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade are back.  Did we expect it? Yes.  Do we appreciate it? Yes.  'Adding' the nation's...

Race for top 2021 recruiting class going down to wire between Buckeyes and Bama?

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The early signing period in college football is less than three months away and Ohio State is in a tight competition with Alabama to finish atop the r...

'Quietly, he's a major player in the offense'

25 Sep 2020

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The Friday 5ish is happy to be talking about Ohio State football. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss things like Wyatt Davis and Shaun Wade ...

'Still an NFL Draft factory'

24 Sep 2020

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Ohio State and the rest of the B1G avoided recruiting calamity when the conference decided to ... you know ... actually play football. How has the rea...

Earning her Buckeye bonafides | Dave's crazy idea

23 Sep 2020

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We are going to have Ohio State football this fall and we're still very fired up about it, even a week after the announcement. Matt Baxendell joins Da...

Duane's actual, real Ohio State football predictions

22 Sep 2020

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Today's opening topic is one we have not discussed with our guest for a while: ACTUAL FOOTBALL. Duane Long is here and the Buckeyes are back. Duane le...

Taking his Schott: Brian Schottenstein unpacks the Big Ten's recent drama

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much did Brian Schottenstein help in getting Big Ten football restored for this fall? What were some of the happenings behind the scenes within th...

Capping off a wonderful week

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have Ohio State football beginning in just over a month, and Shaun Wade and Wyatt Davis are both coming back to join in on the fun. Jonah Booke...

It's a beautiful morning

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a relief. The Scarlet and Gray will play. Yes, our six-week sojourn through the wilderness is over. The B1G announced yesterday that football wil...

Emergency pod: Buckeye football is back

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is a glorious day in the world of Ohio State and Big Ten football, and we are not even close to being done talking about it yet. On this emergency ...

The waiting is the hardest part

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Ten fans have been waiting on pins and needles since the weekend to see what the conference will decide to do on the football front. Will a season...

Rollercoaster riding ... for how long? | Possible fill-ins

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is today the day? Is it 72 hours away? Are we in for another 2020-style curveball? When will the B1G powers-that-be make the final call on the season?...

Just when we thought we were out, they pull us back in (thankfully)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just when we were about ready to give up hope, it now looks like the Big Ten will have a football season that begins in October. Nothing is official y...

'Why not let the teams who want to play, play?

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jonah Booker wants to know why the Big Ten can't just let teams who want to play football this fall, to play. And it's a great question. JBook joins D...

Henderson and Co. to convene in Columbus? | New 2021 offer

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The nation's best running back has chosen his college destination but has yet to step foot on his future campus. That will change. Ohio State-bound Tr...

Hope fading away

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just when we were getting our hopes up that the Big Ten would begin its football season in October, the rug has been pulled from underneath us again. ...

Clarity quest to end soon? | Evaluating Miller, Hamrick

08 Sep 2020

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Our quest for clarity continues. Will it come this week? Read: It better. Duane Long is here to talk the persistence of B1G whackiness and possible cl...

Buckeyes, other B1G teams to learn fate today?

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State wants to play football beginning next month, and today we will likely find out if the Buckeyes will be able to do that or not. As first rep...

Mulligan time for B1G? | Updating OSU vs.'Bama for No. 1

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are we on the verge of the biggest mulligan in college sports history? Maybe.  Hopefully.  Our Dave Biddle broke the story and we discuss the Big ...

Momentum building for October start to Big Ten football season?

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is momentum building toward an October start to the Big Ten's football season? Well, it's already September, so the wheels better get turning faster. ...

'It just makes no sense'

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We now know - for sure - Ohio State was among the Big Ten schools that wanted to play football ... on time. Iowa and Nebraska also get a fruit basket....

Big Ten is crazy and getting crazier

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought things could not get more ridiculous in the Big Ten, word leaked that the conference is now considering starting its football se...

Let's get litigious up in here

28 Aug 2020

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Eight Nebraska players are suing the Big Ten for canceling the fall football season, which means we are now big Cornhusker fans. Jonah Booker joins Da...

Back to No. 1? | Ohio State's NFL stock report

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Ohio State add another prized recruit today? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the absolute latest on defensive linema...

Playing the blame game

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is receiving most of the blame for the conference canceling its fall football season. But some fans have said the un...

Dissecting defensive line recruiting dominoes

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to recruiting, Ohio State's staff is not big on wasting time. Or harboring negativity. So they have wasted little time moving on from Tu...

Kudos to Randy Wade | 2021 recruiting intel: Will Buckeyes hold off Bama for top class?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Wade continues to fight the good fight. Will it work? We shall see, but regardless, he deserves a lot of respect for what he is doing. The Dean ...

Doth protest ... not enough? Perfect amount?

21 Aug 2020

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Randy Wade, the father of Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade, is organizing a protest at the Big Ten offices in Rosemont, Illinois, today, and he is ex...

Wiltfong's good vibes: Egbuka, Goodwin and Vernon

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have something interesting to feature today: positivity. That's because we are talking recruiting. That's because we have 247Sports Director of Rec...

Telling us there's a chance?

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just when we were ready to give up on the idea of Ohio State playing football this fall, Jeff Snook reported late Tuesday night that Gene Smith and Oh...

Solo on sideline? | Latest on McCullough, Goodwin, Vernon

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pee wee? Check. High school? Check. NFL? Check. Ohio State? Checked out. Four levels of football in Ohio and as of now only the Buckeyes will be sidel...

'Props to Justin Fields'

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Fields is throwing a proverbial hail mary to try and save the Big Ten's 2020 football season. The Ohio State junior quarterback started a peti...

The stages of Buckeye grief

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has been three days since the Big Ten canceled the 2020 football season and we are still going through the stages of grief. Spoiler alert: Acceptan...

How will Buckeyes' recruiting be impacted by Big Ten's decision?

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How will Ohio State's recruiting be impacted by the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall? Steve Wiltfong joins Dave Biddle to give his in...

Hello darkness my old friend

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The news we all feared came down on Tuesday as the Big Ten canceled its 2020 football season. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to sift through the wre...

What is next step for Big Ten, Ohio State?

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Big Ten was reportedly on the verge of canceling its 2020 football season on Monday, until an avalanche of backlash came the conference's way. The...

Season on the brink: Why are college admins ignoring what players, parents want?

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 2020 college football season appears to be in limbo after a weekend meeting among the commissioners and presidents of the Power 5 athletic confere...

Ryan Day confident in Buckeyes' RB depth, NPF | No comment on beef with Harbaugh

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held a lengthy Zoom call with the media on Thursday and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss the high points f...

Wiltfong on McCullough, Davis, Jr., top Ohio State freshman

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is putting the finishing touches on the top-ranked recruiting class in the 2021 cycle. Is there a Pennsylvanian still ready to join the fol...

LIVE reaction to Ohio State 2020 schedule release

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Big Ten announced the 2020 football schedule this morning. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin were like kids on Christmas. How did they feel about the pre...

Anxiously awaiting Buckeyes' football schedule | How good is crop of 2022 recruits from Ohio?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are still anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the Big Ten's 2020 football schedule, which could come down any moment. In the meantime, we tell you ...

Buckeyes 'Powering' up | What will Big Ten schedule look like?

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, Ohio State landed the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio in the 2022 class, Gabe Powers from Marysville. He is also ranked as the No. 2...

Ohio State vs. Michigan in September? | Recruiting Kansas

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the 2020 season going to look like? Lots of conference games in the Big Ten ... and the ACC ... and the SEC ... and the ... you get the pictur...

McCord makes impression | Latest on Egbuka, Leigh, Spindler

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back from vacation. And he brought gifts. What's the latest on Kyle McCord? Wiltfong was with him...

Capacity decrease, optimism increase?

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State announced seating capacity plans for the football season yesterday. Who gets in? We shall see. Certainly not everyone. But how excited are ...

Duane's Top 5 Most Wanted for 2022

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is No. 1 in 2021. Ryan Day and Co. are crafting an epic recruiting class. Is an encore coming? Duane Long is here to serve up his top five...

Typical Monday for Buckeyes? | How big was Branham boost?

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We open the week with Dan Rubin subbing for the vacationing Dave Biddle and welcome Steve Helwagen back from a week off. There was plenty to discuss: ...

'Practice' begins today for Buckeyes | 'He's a dynamic game-changer'

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On-field walk-throughs begin today for Ohio State's football team and preseason camp is just two weeks away. Yes, exciting news indeed. What will the ...

Big on Branham | Top QB target ... ever?

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Holtmann's top target secured? Ryan Day focused on QB of the future? Yes and yes. It's good to have the No. 2 basketball recruiting class and No...

True frosh to watch for Buckeyes | What will Gene Smith say?

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who are Ohio State's true freshmen who could produce a lot right away? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * What ...

Henderson held up? | Most underrated 2021 commitment

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We know now Ohio State commitment TreVeyon Henderson will not play football this fall. The Virginia native - and the nation's No. 1-ranked running bac...

What might Buckeyes' 2020 football schedule look like?

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a jam-packed show for you today as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. On the agenda includes thoughts on four-star cornerback Jordan Hancock ...

'Able to deliver a blow to Dabo'

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State appears set to flip the No. 5 cornerback in the country, Jordan Hancock, from Clemson. Jonah Booker says the Buckeyes delivered a blow to ...

Good vibes edition: Hancock in? | Future QB found?

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief lull ... here come those Buckeyes.  Yes, Ohio State currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class (2021). But the trail had been re...

Signing Hancock?

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The No. 5-ranked cornerback in the country in the 2021 class, Jordan Hancock, has decommitted from Clemson and now Ohio State is the favorite to even...

Optimism vs. fatalism? | NFL Draft decisions ahead

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism or fatalism? Seems like those are the two camps when it comes to outlook for football.  Stay or go? What happens to all the NFL Draft eligib...

Recruiting updates: 'Ohio State is gaining ground'

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Where does Ohio State stand with the top uncommitted targets on its board for the 2021 class? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kureli...

Hail, hail, non-conf games aren't here, so let's win that old conference now

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cue up Ohio State's "Across the Field" fight song. News broke on Thursday that non-conference football games have been canceled for the 2020 Big Ten s...

Wiltfong on 5-star chases, IMG influence and more

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Ohio State close it's 5-star quests successfully? What is wrong with Penn State recruiting in two major hotbeds? Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? C...

Spring fling? Best/worst coaches in the Big Ten

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have been adamant on the Bucknuts Morning 5 that having a winter/spring college football season is not a realistic option. However, the idea does s...

How many games in 2020? | Joe Germaine vs. J.T. Barrett

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How many games will Ohio State play this season? Who was a better quarterback: Joe Germaine or J.T. Barrett? Can Trey Sermon eclipse the 1,500-rushing...

Breaking down the Big Ten

06 Jul 2020

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Who will be the best and worst teams in the Big Ten this season? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a close look at that. Also, ...

'I would say my confidence level is ... medium'

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State is still in on several top 2021 recruits. Which one in particular is Jonah Booker torn on whether the Buckeyes will be the choice? JBook jo...

Wiltfong on Kyle McCord, Elite 11 scoring, Ryan Day

02 Jul 2020

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Can Ryan Day maintain a string of first round quarterbacks? How did Kyle McCord fare in Nashville at Elite 11? How was the event's champion really cro...

Going deep on Buckeyes' projected depth charts | Kyle McCord shows out at Elite 11

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bucknuts took a close look at Ohio State's projected depth chart on both sides of the ball earlier this week. On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Da...

How does Kyle McCord fit in? | Smith to 'Bama is 'strange'

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Future Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is in Nashville competing at the Elite 11. What are our expectations for the Class of 2021 5-star when he ...

Spring season a possibility? Latest on corner recruiting for the Buckeyes

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of playing the college football season in late winter/early spring of 2021 has been floated, but is that a legitimate option or complete nons...

So much recruiting drama for Buckeyes

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Three-star cornerback Devonta Smith decommitted from Ohio State on Thursday. However, does this indicate the Buckeyes could be back in the running f...

Definite decommitment? | Zeke vs. TreVeyon?

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Ohio State's Class of 2021 haul be a prospect thinner and soon? Yes. Who and why? We welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong f...

TreVeyon Henderson doesn't get enough pub | Evan Pryor too

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has a commitment from the No. 1 running back in the country in the 2021 class, TreVeyon Henderson. You already know that, but we probably ...

'Gabe Powers is special'

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recruiting may technically be dealing with a pandemic-inspired dead period but the talent acquisition game never ends. Ohio State remains steadfast i...

When will recruiting visits start? Where Buckeyes stand with top targets

22 Jun 2020

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The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is the latest with o...

'Ohio State wants the smoke from anyone'

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has been loading up its future football schedule with home/home series against some of the top programs in the country. On Thursday, word b...

New rankings rationale with Wiltfong | Pancakes vs. waffles

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

247Sports has updated its Class of 2021 rankings and guess what ... Ohio State is still No. 1! Could the Buckeyes finish with five of the top 10 ove...

Who will be the four CFP teams this year? No fake outrage from Bax

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who will be the four College Football Playoff teams in 2020? That is one of the many questions Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle answer on today's show. ...

Duane's deal: Tristan Leigh, Jager Burton, Rocco Spindler, Harry Miller, Matt Jones

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All the recruiting chatter in the last 48 hours has been offensive line focused. Which is great for this show considering Duane Long's usual appearanc...

Who will fill remaining O-line spots for Buckeyes in 2021 class?

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Has 2021 recruiting momentum slowed down for Ohio State? The Dean of OSU Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give ...

You can Book it

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5 podcast. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row messag...

Ohio State chasing Frank Thomas, Big Daddy ... or both?

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State has the current No. 1 recruiting class in 2021 for a reason. It's already an excellent array of talent loaded, especially at key position...

Buckeye players make their return to campus | Reviewing recent polls

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's players reported back to campus for voluntary workouts on Monday, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about it. ...

Football's back | Losing Latham? | Secondary Depth Chart

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Football is back. At least, Ohio State's players are back in the WHAC and we assume getting after it though the media is kept at more than arm's lengt...

Gee's up: 30-plus minutes with Gee Scott Sr.

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are very happy to welcome in Gee Scott Sr. to today's Bucknuts Morning 5. Mr. Scott is of course the father of Ohio State true freshman wide rece...

Pick 3 of 4: Archie, Dobbins, Eddie, Zeke | What will be McCall's role?

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you could only have three out of the following four former Ohio State running backs, who would you select between Archie Griffin, J.K. Dobbins, ...

Wiltfong's Front Row view

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You asked. He answered. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong takes on your questions from the Front Row. Spend some quality time with us th...

Deep dive on Buckeyes' DB and RB depth charts

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two positions that are under the microscope for Ohio State this season are defensive backs and running backs. What will the depth chart look like for ...

Duane's linebacker two-deep dive

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's two-deep at linebacker looks a lot like it did last season. The only name missing is Malik Harrison. Sure, that was a big name on the Ohi...

Where Buckeyes stand with top uncommitted recruits in 2021 class

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to give you the latest on the top uncommitted recruits that are on Ohio State's rad...

Randy Wade on son Shaun's future, the season ahead and more

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's superior recruiting efforts recently have been well documented. But the biggest, most impactful recruit for the 2020 Buckeyes was one ...

Reliving the classic 2002 Ohio State-Miami national championship game

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio State's 2002 national championship game win over Miami was replayed on ESPN last night and judging by social media a lot of people tuned in. Stev...

Best recruiting class ever? | Wiltfong's Front Row Q&A

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ohio State working on the greatest recruiting class of all time? Can the Buckeyes top what they did in the 2017 cycle? The man to ask is 247Sport...

Giving the people what they want

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We asked subscribers to submit questions on The Front Row message board and you did not disappoint. On today's show, The People's Champ, Matt Baxend...