Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Episodes
Bank is open on MLK Day | Numbers crunch for Buckeyes
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for his usual Monday visit. Topics include: * Kerry Coombs' impending retu...
How good will Fields be in 2020? Closing the book on Gibbs
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the following: * Expec...
Wiltfong on Gibbs visit, chasing nation's top corner
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The offseason routine is getting rolling. This weekend, Ohio State will attempt to bolster its Class of 2020 haul when Jahmyr Gibbs visits. It's fitti...
No Ducking the 2020 schedule | Zach Evans a take? | Urban pick wrong QB in 2018?
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's 2020 football schedule includes a date at Oregon on Sept. 12, which is the second week of the season. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell,...
You go, Joe! | You stay, Zach?
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Burrow did it. Seriously. The Ohio native completed what may have been the greatest single-season performance in college football history, leading...
Still waiting on Coombs | What's up with Evans?
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Those pesky Tennessee Titans keep doing things like eliminating the defending Super Bowl champions and then beating the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs...
Bucknuts Almost Live: 2020 vision | Joe: Yes or No?
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the 2019 season isn't really over until tomorrow night. But that won't stop us. We are here to project the starting lineups for The Ohio State Bu...
Will defensive scheme change with new co-DC?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State used an interesting defensive scheme in 2019 with three cornerbacks and one high safety. With Jeff Hafley moving on and Kerry Coombs li...
The rich get richer
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The beat goes on ... and on. Ohio State's recruiting exploits are well documented - and for good reason. Yesterday, the Buckeyes received a commitment...
Recruiting roundup: Johnson's in; Jackson to follow? Legit shot with Gibbs?
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is a recruiting-themed show today with what is now the late signing period in college football beginning in roughly one month. The People's Champ, ...
Wade's return | Duane's 2021 must gets
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting is the lifeblood of any quality football program. Sometimes that means attracting the nation's best prep talent to Columbus. Sometimes that...
Wade a minute! Coombs still coming? 2020 expecations
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many expected that Shaun Wade would turn pro following the 2019 college football season. However, the third-year sophomore defensive back decided to...
Four new starting DBs in 2020? Coombs coming back?
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ohio State Buckeyes will likely have four new starting defensive backs in 2020, and they will definitley have a new DB coach/co-defensive coordina...
Buckeyes take over Texas
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know Ohio State's future is bright? You check in with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong at the All-American Bowl in San Ant...
Why Ohio State will be back in College Football Playoff
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still recovering? Join the club. Let's use today's show as a real step towards mental clarity once again. The fog of that loss needs to go. So we lo...
Still salty, replacing assistants, recruiting updates
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show, and the topics include: * Takeaways from Ohio State's heartbreaking loss to Clemson on Saturday in the...
Bucknuts Almost Live: So that sucked
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Misery loves company. That's the theme today. Ohio State's dream season ended Saturday night with a nightmare against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl that ...
Buckeyes to exercise demons vs Clemson tomorrow?
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State and Clemson have faced off three times in the history of the programs, and all three contests ended in disaster for the Buckeyes. In the 19...
Steve and Dan's Fiesta Bowl picks
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
OK, it's time. The holiday is over. Let's focus, people. Ohio State has a national championship to win. First, Clemson. * Payback time. This movie w...
'We're not Wofford'
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has not been a real underdog all season. That changes Saturday night. Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite over the Buckeyes in the Playstation ...
Bank deposits: Yurcich out? | Replacing Hafley | Bowl vibes
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Monday is about Dave Biddle and Bill Greene here at the BM5. So you're half-covered today. Dave is sunning himself likely on a exotic isle but the sho...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Hardwood, gridiron ... greatness
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is pretty good at football. Ohio State is pretty good at basketball. It's pretty fun to be a part of. With the football team gearing up for...
Day's dynamic transition continues
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Urban Meyer achieved 'rock star' status as a coach and recruiter. He could walk into any living room anywhere and sell Ohio State with a swagger. Re...
The day after with The Dean
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State emerged from yesterday with the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation. Not too shabby. If you think this secures another year of playoff con...
Rise and sign | What will happen with Stroud, Phillips, Martinez?
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is national signing day in college football and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk all about it from Oh...
Clark going Griswold? | Signing Day Eve superlatives
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are less than 24 hours from Early Signing Day, what equates to a yearly holiday in these parts. But - as always - there is drama before the decisio...
Could Coombs return to OSU? Will Phillips sign with Buckeyes?
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is much to discuss as Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show. On the docket: * Is there a frontrunner to replace Jeff Hafley at...
Bucknuts Almost Live: OSU disrespect 'a good thing'
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, there was no game this weekend. But there is plenty to discuss. * Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy with Chase Young and Justin Fields within ha...
'Clemson hasn't been hit in the mouth' | CJ Stroud to Ohio State?
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is Friday and we have a jam-packed edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 for you as Jonah Booker drops by. On the agenda is the following: * Thoughts o...
Countdown to QB? | Next year's playoff teams revealed
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The early signing period kicks off soon. Will Ohio State make a late splash? Possibly. We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to ...
How coaching carousel impacts OSU | 'CFP committee made wrong choice' | Disrespect from Clemson?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is Wednesday and there is plenty on the agenda for today's show. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following and...
Good getting Clemson first | 'Best quarterback class ever'
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you heart drop when Ohio State was revealed as the No. 2 team on Sunday? If it did, that's understandable. But Duane Long is here today to te...
Reaction to Buckeyes getting No. 2 seed, matchup with Clemson | Hafley to BC?
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is reaction to Ohio State getting the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff and its matchup with No. 3 seed Clemson? Bill "Bank" Greene join...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Who's No. 1?
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, it wasn't easy. But Ohio State persevered. The Buckeyes defeated Wisconsin, 34-21, in the B1G title game on Saturday night in Indianapolis. Wh...
Style points needed for Buckeyes in B1G title game to keep No. 1 ranking?
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Win and they're in? Of course. Win and they definitely keep the No. 1 seed? Well, it is not so clear. Ohio State will play Wisconsin in the Big Ten Ch...
Indy expectations | Taking from Texas, California
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is readying for a trip to its second home ... err ... Lucas Oil Stadium for Saturday's B1G title game tussle with Wisconsin. Your Buckeyes ...
Ohio State stays No. 1; Day wins COY; Fields will wear bulky knee brace
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty of Ohio State football to talk about on today's show as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle. On the docket: * The Bu...
Lingering weekend love | Beating the Badgers | 2020 vision
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So much going on. So much good. Today's show is packed. Here's the agenda: * Lingering vibes from the weekend (reminder: Another Khaki beatdown) * W...
Mauling in Ann Arbor
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was an absolute mauling of Michigan by Ohio State in Ann Arbor on Saturday, and we are here to talk all about it on today's show. Bill "Bank" Green...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Northern Exposed
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some shows can be tough to put together on a Sunday morning. This is not one of them. It was labor of love after what we witnessed Saturday. Ohio Stat...
Will Buckeyes make it eight straight over Wolverines?
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Game is just one day away and we are here to talk all about it on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. * What are final score predictio...
'Obviously, I think Ohio State will win'
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Game is just three days away and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Ohio State, which ret...
MEGA-POD: Duane Long on The Game | Dane Brugler on NFL Draft
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are pods and then there are MEGA-pods. This falls in the latter category. It's Tuesday, so that means our usual bread breaking with Duane Long. ...
Ohio State-Mich look-ahead: 'I think it's going to be a great game, a close game'
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is The Game week and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. * What might concern Ohio State about Michigan? * W...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Adversity calls, Buckeyes answer
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What a Saturday. Ohio State came through when it counted and walked out of The Shoe with a 28-17 victory over B1G foe Penn State. With the win, the Bu...
Weathering the storm? OSU-PSU thoughts, predictions
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rain is in the forecast for Saturday's Ohio State-Penn State clash. How might this impact the Buckeyes' offensive game plan? Could we see a conservati...
The weekend we've all been waiting for
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the biggest game of the season (so far). It's the biggest recruiting weekend of the season (by far). Penn State is coming. So is every other coll...
What is Buckeyes' path back to No. 1? What can be done about ticket prices?
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State remained at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. The question is what is the Buckeyes' path back to No. 1? The Peopl...
'It's on like Donkey Kong'
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The waiting is over. The stretch run is here. Penn State comes calling. Then a trip to Ann Arbor. After that? It's about raising banners. How will Ohi...
Bank on OSU-PSU: 'That line is crazy' | Bama out for sure?
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a bye week and then two "game weeks" that felt more like bye weeks, it's finally a big-game week for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are favored by a w...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Jersey Sure
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State went to Rutgers and got the job done: Easy W, no injuries. Now the season really starts. Penn State is coming. So are FOX and ESPN with t...
Buckeyes' week-in-review: 'A nefarious act by an anonymous person'
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is Rutgers week so we did not exactly expect an action-packed week here at Bucknuts. Boy were we wrong. From the Chase Young situation getting re...
Chase's break | Miyan, Jahmyr or Jaylan? | CFP drama ahead
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chase Young is just taking a few weeks off. Rutgers is up - and we mean DOWN. Miyan Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylan Knighton. Who's in? The College ...
'The good news is Ohio State could easily move back into top spot'
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State fell one spot to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. It is pretty rough to drop in the ran...
Young vibes | When hyperbole is true
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is in an interesting spot these days. An unquestioned national title contender, the Buckeyes are in the midst of tussles against overmatche...
Latest on Chase Young | Jahmyr Gibbs trending Buckeyes' way?
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is the latest on Chase Young? Specifically, how many more games will Ohio State's star junior defensive end miss? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave ...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Cruising through chaos?
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that was quite an interesting Saturday. It started with the news Chase Young would not be playing against Maryland. That story only took off fro...
Emergency Chase Young episode
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not the way you expected to start your day, huh? The Chase Young news has ripped through Buckeye Nation and we are still dealing with ourselves. So ...
'Run to the spotlight'
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the College Football Playoff ...
Flip watch? | Second QB signs | Turtle soup
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Class of 2020 is nearing completion. But there's a few key spots left ... and you know them: running back(s) and second quarterback. Oh, and Ohio ...
No. 1 with a Bullet
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings which were released Tuesday night. The People's Champ, ...
Second QB shuffle | Knighton time? | Playoff reveal feels
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is fresh off a bye week and readying to host Maryland in a return to action. But there is plenty of action of the field as well: * The Col...
Where will Buckeyes be in first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019?
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019 will be released Tuesday evening and it will be interesting to see where Ohio State is ranked. The...
JBook on Harrison Jr., Hartline, Bijan, Togiai, more
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State landed 2021 wide receiver recruit Marvin Harrison Jr. on Thursday, giving the Buckeyes six prospects in their '21 class. Jonah Booker joi...
As the Bijan Turns
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Running back drama? The Buckeyes? Well, if it's the Class of 2020 recruiting cycle, there's been more drama than needed. We thought Ohio State had ...
Buckeyes have second-best odds to win it all | CFP title or bust for OSU?
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is tied with Clemson for the second-best odds in the country to win the national championship this season at 3/1. Alabama checks in first a...
Wisky hangover? Young award? Miller time? Hall pass?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State took Wisconsin's heart in the rain. Chase Young entered the national lexicon. Jack Miller cemented his Buckeye future. Your Buckeyes staff ...
Juggernaut season continues in full force for OSU
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juggernaut (JUG-ger-naut): "A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution." ... "A force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppa...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Drowning in domination
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Norris is deathly afraid of Chase Young. That's what type of Saturday it was in The Shoe yesterday as the Buckeyes hosted Wisconsin in a 38-7 tr...
OSU-Wisconsin Eve | Why these Buckeyes are so damn good
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are one day away from the Ohio State-Wisconsin game and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all about it. JBook also drops knowledge on: * What ...
Red carpet rundown | Badgers come calling | Irish the pick?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wisconsin is licking its wounds and prepping for a Saturday meeting with host Ohio State. Those Buckeyes have a few guests expected to visit for the...
'Ryan Day is playing three-dimensional chess'
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty of Ohio State football to discuss as the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Topics include: * Thought...
Making up concerns for Buckeyes
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now almost two months into the season, Ohio State is 7-0 and beating opponents by an average score of 50-8. Is that good? So when you're asked: 'What ...
Bank on OSU-Wisconsin, RB recruiting, more
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The much-anticipated Ohio State-Wisconsin game is just five days away, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk about it. * Has this game lost...
Bucknuts Almost Live: The beat goes on
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've had an extra day to revel in it, what did you think of Ohio State's decimation of Northwestern on Friday night. Ohio State won, 52-3...
Game-day edition | OL injuries 'major concern'
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very rare game-day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 for you as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. Ohio State will take on No...
Another Seattle catch? | Portal priorities | Windy City weekend
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State spend the past week readying for Northwestern and working the recruiting trail. So it's convenient our source today is an expert on both. 2...
Friday night plights? | Mookie Cooper getting raw deal?
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are thoughts on Ohio State playing a rare Friday night game? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his strong thoughts on...
Ryan's hope | 'Don't reach' | Purdue redux?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State had the weekend off. Sort of. There was no game. But there was a big win. The Buckeyes went into Texas once again for a big commitment: def...
Watts up | OSU fresh off bye, preparing for Northwestern
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State was off this past week, but returns to action in Evanston, Ill., against Northwestern on Friday (8:30 p.m. ET; FS1). What are thoughts on t...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Bye week breakdown
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State got some time off this weekend. Here at Bucknuts? It was work, work, work. We watched a lot of football. Buckeyes staffers - some of them -...
Biggest pleasant surprises for 2019 Buckeyes | Latest on 2020 RB recruiting
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Which Ohio State players have been the biggest pleasant surprises this season? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Bi...
In or out: Stroud, Baron, Gibbs, Styles, Bradford, Watts
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is no game this weekend for Ohio State. But there are matters of great importance to deal with. Namely: recruiting. 247Sports Director of Recrui...
Bye week checklist | CJ Stroud primed to be a Buckeye?
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What will Ohio State be working on the most during its first of two bye weeks this season? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for t...
Long view on Sparty, QBs, RBs and Bosa love
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's a good time to be a Buckeye. Is there ever a bad time? Of course not, but let's not digress this early. It's good to be a Buckeye currently ...
Buckeyes cruise into first bye week
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State disposed of visiting Michigan State 34-10 on Saturday and moved up to No. 3 in the AP poll. What were impressions from the game? What does ...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Big test passed
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State improved to 6-0 with a 34-10 over visiting B1G rival Michigan State on Saturday night. Stakes were high. National eyes were upon the Buckey...
'Looking for Buckeyes to roll big' | Why are some guys MIA?
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The yearly battle between No. 4 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) and No. 25 Michigan State (4-1, 2-0) will happen Saturday night in Columbus, and Jonah B...
Huge weekend in The Shoe | 'The most pivotal recruit left'
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are recruiting weekends and there are recruiting weekends. We are about to experience one of the latter. Night game. The Shoe. A (relatively) h...
What is better about the Buckeyes than expected? Recruiting heating up
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is better about Ohio State's 2019 team than we expected? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, p...
Welcome to the party, doubters | QB coming? | Sparty talk
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the party, rest of the United States (and elsewhere). Yes, the national media has come around on the Buckeyes. The first few days of this w...
Is this Ohio State's best team in recent memory?
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the best Ohio State team in recent memory? Or is it far too soon to say that? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk ab...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Hyperbole Headquarters Edition!
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wow. Seriously. Like ... wow. Ohio State went to Lincoln on Saturday night and straight embarrassed the host Huskers, 48-7. The Buckeyes showed wunder...
Any concerns about Nebraska, or will Buckeyes keep things rolling?
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has what is likely its first true test of the 2019 season Saturday night when it faces Nebraska. Is there a reason for concern for OSU, or ...
Commitments on the way? | Buckeye for Heisman?
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State hasn't added a Class of 2020 recruit since California linebacker Kourt Williams joined the fold on July 24. Are we eight days from the ne...
How much better is Justin Fields than expected?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How much better is Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields than we expected? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to di...
'This game will tell us a lot about Ohio State'
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is prepping for a true road test as the trip to Nebraska is here. Is this the trap game - see @Purdue '18, @Iowa '17 - we all fear? Duane L...
What is better about the Buckeyes than Bank expected?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Through the first four games of the season for Ohio State, what is better about the No. 5 Buckeyes than we expected? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Bid...
Bucknuts Almost Live: Serious national contender?
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We knew that would be easy. After an early hiccup ... good gracious. Ohio State accomplished more in the second quarter than some teams do all day and...
'Want to see the Buckeyes' killer instinct carry on'
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is there to look forward to the most during Ohio State's game against visiting Miami University on Saturday? Getting a chance to see young Buckey...