Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Episodes
Early look at 2021 Buckeyes | Confidence level in Coombs?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too early to talk about how Ohio State's team will look in 2021? Of course not. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to look at how the Buckeyes mig...
Day After Deconstruction
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State made it to the mountaintop. Unfortunately, Alabama was already there. Devonta Smith keyed an offensive avalanche that buried the Buckeyes...
Dave & Dan's Championship Preview
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The day has come. Back in August when the B1G braintrust canceled the season this was not even a dream. But it has become a reality. Ohio State meets ...
National Championship Game Preview Edition
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All right, it's not the morning. But the Big *Ten* has 14 teams in it, so we're not going to get too caught up on details. Well, unless those details ...
'This is a bad matchup for ... Alabama'
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama is an 8-point favorite, Ohio State might be without players due to COVID-19, and therefore the Crimson Tide have the obvious edge over the Buc...
MEGA-POD: Wiltfong, Brugler, Tuimoloau
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a die-hard BM5 fan, today is for you. Ohio State is prepping for a title tussle so we fashioned a pod worthy of that quest. It's a powe...
Should Ohio State still follow Big Ten's testing protocols? | 5 days til Bama
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has only been five days since Ohio State's exhilarating win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. And now there is only five day...
Multiple nekkid jaunts edition
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you see a nude reveler running the Columbus streets in the wee hours of Friday night? Was there an image burned into your retinas for life? Just i...
Still smiling ear-to-ear | Early takes on Bama matchup
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are already big fans of 2021. The year of course began with Ohio State's 49-28 beatdown of Clemson in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bow...
Not bad for No. 11
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Admit it: In your wildest Buckeye dreams you didn't think it would go that well. It did. Ohio State hammered Clemson, 49-28, in New Orleans on Friday ...
Corralling Clemson | Singletary headed to Columbus?
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a year 2020 was. Perhaps the most tumultuous 365-day stretch in recent memory ends today. Ohio State has plans to get 2021 rolling in royal fash...
Special Sugar Bowl podcast with Anna Hickey of Clemson247
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Hickey from Clemson247 -- and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle from Bucknuts -- sat down for a podcast on Wednesday previewing the College Football...
No one is predicting Ohio State will beat Clemson (except us)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David vs. Goliath? That is what everyone seems to be saying. However, it's more like two very-evenly matched teams from our vantage point. We are now ...
Duane's keys to victory | J.T.T: Larry vs. Nick?
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It all comes down to Friday night in The Big Easy. Countless storylines and careers will intersect in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State and Clemson get it o...
Four days & counting
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The rematch featuring Ohio State and Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals is just four days away. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on th...
Feeling Florida | Deconstructing Dabo
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is preparing for Clemson. This much we know. Ohio State is also putting the finishing touches on Class of 2021 recruiting while also gettin...
How do Buckeyes match up with Clemson? Should CFP expand?
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does Ohio State match up with Clemson? Should the College Football Playoff expand to eight teams in the future? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle o...
Justin vs. Trevor? | Grayes, Singletary praise
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Was it easy? Uhh ... $*&# no. Does that matter now? Absolutely not. Ohio State should make no apology for its College Football Playoff berth an...
The rematch everyone wanted | Buckeyes to get players back for Clemson?
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ask and you shall receive. Ohio State has wanted a rematch with Clemson ever since the clock hit 0:00 in Glendale, Ariz., last season. And now, the Bu...
BM5 Sunday: From canceled to qualified
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Aug. 11, the B1G announced it was canceling the football season. Earlier today (five months and a week later), it was announced Ohio State qualifi...
Buckeyes could be shorthanded, but Big Ten title game appears on
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about COVID-related information regarding Ohio State? Not much. But we will say it appears as though the Big Ten Championship Game aga...
Recruiting dominance displayed again | Egbuka on OSU pledge
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another National Signing Day, another example of Ohio State's excellence. All 21 verbal commitments put pen to paper yesterday as the Buckeyes emerg...
Merry Fax Machine Day
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas came early for college football fans as today marks the start of the early signing period in recruiting. Ohio State currently has the No. 2 ...
Will J.T. finish off No. 1 class? | Fighting Fitzgeralds overmatched?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
National Signing Day is literally hours away. The College Football Playoff update is even sooner. The Big Ten title game is only a few days away. It's...
Huge week ahead for Buckeyes
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is on tap for Ohio State's football program this week? Oh, not much. Just signing day for the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday, followed by the...
Emeka a Buckeye? Win and in CFP for Ohio State?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the country in the 2021 class Emeka Egbuka, select Ohio State later today? Can the Buckeyes top Alabama for t...
Emeka en route? | B1G makes smart move
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've discussed Emeka Egbuka's recruitment for untold hours on the BM5 over the last year or so. Egbuka will announce his college commitment tomorro...
The Undoing (Michigan game canceled)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in 103 years, the Ohio State-Michigan game will not be played. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on this very early version of the W...
The Game forecast: 'A thorough $#& kicking'
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Game ... is on. We think. We hope. As of now it is all systems go. Michigan is practicing. Too bad for them, so is Ohio State. What will The Game ...
'The Game' week is upon us, maybe
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State-Michigan is scheduled for this Saturday. Will "The Game" get played? If it doesn't and the Buckeyes can't find another opponent to play thi...
Impressive enough? | B1G's huge decision
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State was in desperate need of a game ... but also an impressive showing. Check and check. The Covid-19-ravaged Buckeyes went to East Lansing...
Ohio State-MSU game is on (we think) | WIll B1G change 6-game minimum
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State at Michigan State on Saturday is on. We think. We hope. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday podcast to talk all things Buckeyes-S...
What's the magic number? | Cornering Florida
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the magic number? How many games will Ohio State play? How many will ultimately be needed? It's all crazy right about now. 247Sports Director o...
Good news for Buckeyes
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday brought good news for Ohio State as the Buckeyes returned to the practice field after pausing all team activities for three days due to some p...
Still Final Four faves? | Talking top Florida, Texas targets
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Snow is falling in Ohio. Will the Buckeyes fall in the College Football Playoff ranking released later Tuesday? Hopefully not. Ohio State was ranked N...
Will Ohio State-MSU game be played? Buckeyes headed for CFP?
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Ohio State's game at Michigan State be played as scheduled this Saturday? Are the Buckeyes most likely going to make the College Football Playoff...
Where does Ohio State go from here?
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know something's up when the BM5 tackles the Saturday a.m. airwaves. Something's up alright. Ohio State's game vs. Illinois was canceled due to ...
Game on?
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As of Friday morning, we are hearing it is all systems go for Ohio State's game at Illinois on Saturday (12 p.m. ET; FS1). Patrick Murphy joins Dave B...
Buckeyes ranked No. 4 in CFP | Illinois tough or a turkey?
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is ranked No. 4 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2020, which were released Tuesday night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Bidd...
Loving Texas takeover | Should we chill?
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since our esteemed guest last joined us, Ohio State secured commitments from the No. 1 Class of 2022 QB - Quinn Ewers - and the No. 1 WR - Caleb Bur...
Can Buckeyes' leaky D be fixed?
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is 4-0, ranked No. 3 in the country and is coming off a win of a top-10 team. Therefore, everyone in Buckeye Nation is of course ... compla...
Will the real Ohio State please stand up?
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Third-ranked Ohio State beat No. 9 Indiana, 42-35, at The Shoe on Saturday to improve to 4-0. That's good. But are the Buckeyes dealing with an ide...
Buckeyes land nation's top recruit, Ewers | OSU-Indiana insights
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State continues to clean up on the recruiting front. On Thursday, the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 overall recruit in the country in the 2022 class,...
Hoosier Daddies? | Hall up, Domani out?
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana football sits atop the B1G East. Hoosiers basketball? Not predicted to top B1G. Michigan basketball has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. T...
The top-10 clash no one saw coming | Biggest concern for Buckeyes?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is the top-10 showdown that everyone predicted entering the season. All right, perhaps not, but No. 9 Indiana and No. 3 Ohio State will tangle in t...
What the $%&# is going on?
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana football on top? Michigan and Penn State football in the cellar? What the $%&* is going on? You know what's going on: It's freakin' 2020. D...
Mark Porter on Sonny Styles, Ohio State-Indiana, more
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Porter drops by to kick off the week to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is Mark's analysis of Pickerington Central ...
The bye week no one wanted
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on Ohio State's game against Maryland being canceled and much more. Should the Terra...
Saturday snooze? | Buckeyes smooth, khakis wrinkled
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State was ready for another chance to show the CFP committee what it was made of. But Maryland is the latest program to cancel an event due to C...
Salute to the Veterans | Buckeyes bringing 'A' game to Maryland?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is Veterans Day and we salute all the men and women that have served our country. Also on today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle break down O...
Fear the Turtle? | Fields the favorite?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is headed to face Maryland this weekend. Will we see the Terps who got rocked by Northwestern or the crew that whacked Penn State? Duan...
Buckeye takes after 3 weeks | Maryland awaits
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State did not get many style points in its win over Rutgers, and now the Buckeyes turn their attention to their game at Maryland this Saturday. P...
Tale of two halves
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So ... which team is it? The first half squad that won by 32? Or the second half crew that lost by 10? Ohio State improved to 3-0 with a 49-27 win...
Young Bucks to get their shot?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Saturday night's game against visiting Rutgers provide our first close look at some of Ohio State's talented young players who have not seen the ...
For the love of Benji | Gushing over Fields
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State added to its Class of 2022 haul yesterday when North Carolina tight end Benji Gosnell announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. What is Ohi...
'He's the guy we're going to have to look to first'
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With junior cornerback Cameron Brown out for the season with an Achilles injury, who will need to step up most for Ohio State at that position? Is i...
Replacing Cam Brown | Kudos, concerns at 2-0
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is 2-0 with its supposed biggest obstacle cleared. But other obstacles remain. What's next after starting cornerback Cam Brown was sidelin...
Mark Porter answers the people
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He is the newest member of Bucknuts' staff and he is the best in the business at his craft. Mark Porter joins Dave Biddle on today's show to field que...
Biggest hurdle cleared?
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is 2-0. Word was the trip to Happy Valley topped the regular season's degree of difficulty chart. So much for that. The Buckeyes dispatched...
Positive 'crootin vibes | Ohio State-Penn State preview
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During Ohio State-Penn State week, we did not expect that the Buckeyes' excellent recruiting efforts would be the story of the week, but here we are. ...
Five-Star Flood | Letting Wiltfong cook
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You never know when a historic recruiting day is coming for Ohio State. The operative word in that sentence being 'when.' Yesterday was one of those d...
Midweek Buckeye report | B1G Covid protocols are landmines
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is Wednesday and that means we are just three days away from the Ohio State at Penn State showdown. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for that, plus...
Overreaction Tuesday with Duane
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've had a few days to soak in Ohio State's season-opening win over Nebraska. It's the first time Duane Long could wax poetic about actual Buckeye fo...
Hats off to Haskell | Ohio State-Neb takaways | Look-ahead to PSU
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty to talk about on this extended version of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Among the many topics on the age...
Finally, it's happening; it's really happening
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 10 months without Ohio State football, the Buckeyes will kick off their 2020 season tomorrow against visiting Nebraska. Yes, game day eve...
5-Stars to follow
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New names, similarly elite talent. As we begin to delve deep into the Class of 2022, there are names you need to know. That's where 247Sports Direc...
Ohio State-Nebraska primer | Big news coming on Bucknuts
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are just three days away from the Ohio State-Nebraska game in the 2020 season opener and it is time to get down to brass tacks. Matt Baxendell join...
Dan and Duane's annual season predictions show
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like Ohio State's 2020 season kickoff that beckons, this show almost didn't happen. Yes, it's our annual 'Duane and Dan's Season Predictions Show.'...
Kicking off game week with Gee Scott Sr
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is finally game week for Ohio State football, and we kick it off on today's show with our special guest, Gee Scott Sr., who is of course the father...
Safety a strength for Buckeyes, not a weakness? | 8 days & counting
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All offseason, we wondered if Ohio State would have a weakness at safety. But due to third-year sophomore Marcus Hooker and junior Josh Proctor, are t...
BM5: Real Confidence vs. Fake Confidence
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have we forgotten about an elite Ohioan headed for Columbus? If so, we take care that today. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here t...
Togiai second-most valuable Buckeye? Should P5 break away?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are just 10 days away from Ohio State opening its 2020 football season against visiting Nebraska. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show ...
Get deep with Duane
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to get deep? We aren't talking emotional journey here. We are talking depth chart. We are talking Buckeyes. Duane Long is here as ...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...