Bucknuts Morning 5

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, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his reaction on that and all things CFP on a robust version of the Wednesday 5ish.

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 College Football Playoff reveal is tonight at 9 on ESPN. The Buckeyes will one of the top four teams. But where exactly will Ohio State be ranked?* The dumpster fire that is Florida State football has added some drama to Ohio State recruiting with the decomittment of Jaylon Knighton. Have fences been mended enough for Knighton to once again be a prime Buckeyes target?* Ohio State's quest for a second quarterback in the Class of 2020 has taken them off the lower 48. Who is now in focus?Duane Long is here to provide insight on all of that.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! 

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 Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll and No. 4 in the Coaches poll, but those polls have zero impact on the four teams that make the CFP.Might Ryan Day and Co. be ranked No. 1 the CFP?Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus:* The Buckeyes are favored by 44 points over visiting Maryland this Saturday.* What are expectations for OSU's star players such as Justin Fields, Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins and others down the stretch of the season?* Which game is a bigger threat to the Buckeyes: At home against Penn State, or on the road against Michigan?All of that and more is happening on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State landed 2021 wide receiver recruit Marvin Harrison Jr. on Thursday, giving the Buckeyes six prospects in their '21 class.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about Harrison, plus:* How Brian Hartline continues to clean up on the recruiting trail.* The Buckeyes continue to recruit the state of Pennsylvania very well.* Is Bijan Robinson really back in play for OSU?* Highlights from Ryan Day's radio show, including his comments on sophomore DT Tommy Togiai who is really coming on for the Buckeyes.All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

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 basically settled on two targets: Ohioan Miyan Williams and Georgia native Jahmyr Gibbs). But an 'old' name popped up again recently. Bijan Robinson told 247Sports he is still in contact with Ohio State's staff despite his Texas commitment.The heck?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the latest.Plus, we asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Steve and got some good ones.* All of the Bijan queries - and there were several.* Julian Fleming - Is the Keystone State native wavering?* 2020 a down year for B1G-area recruits or is 2021 looking like a banner year?* Did Ohio State make up ground on Notre Dame for Will Shipley this past weekend?All that and more coming your way. Spend 5ish with us this morning, 'Nutters!

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 at 11/4.The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about the Buckeyes' national title hopes and much more.Entering a season with a "national championship or bust" mindset is setting yourself up for serious disappointment. But after eight games, with as impressive as the Buckeyes are looking, does Bax have a national title or bust attitude this season? Also on the docket:* Is Chase Young a legit contender to win the Heisman Trophy?* How impressive is the toughness and attitude of this OSU squad?* What are thoughts on college athletes likely being able to profit off their likeness by the year 2021?All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State took Wisconsin's heart in the rain.Chase Young entered the national lexicon.Jack Miller cemented his Buckeye future.Your Buckeyes staff has identified a young Ohioan they feel is worthy to come aboard.So who better to join us and wax poetic than Duane Long?Nobody ... and he's here to share.

Juggernaut (JUG-ger-naut): "A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution." ... "A force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable."Yes, that perfectly describes the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes through the first eight games of their season. They were expected to be tested by Wisconsin. And they were; for one quarter. Then they blew the doors off the Badgers 38-7 and the score very likely would have been a lot worse if not for the rainy conditions.Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss the juggernaut that is the '19 Buckeyes and where things might go from here.Other topics include Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins, OSU's offensive line, and 2020 running back recruiting.All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

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 trouncing. It rained. A lot. But Ohio State's winning parade went on ... in impressive fashion.Who shined?Yes, Chase. But others did, too. Ohio State simply solidified its national standing and likely strengthened it.Bill Kurelic is here.Dave Biddle is here.Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters!

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 will be the final score in tomorrow's Buckeyes vs. Badgers showdown?* Is this a preview of the Big Ten title game?* Might the weather not be as big of a factor as some believe?* What's JBook's take on Tony Alford and running back recruiting?* There are so many reasons the 2019 Buckeyes are elite. It would be easy to argue the top-three reasons are head coach Ryan Day, quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young.All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

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 noon kickoff. Sure, the early start limits the attendees and the Penn State home game on the horizon gives coveted recruits another date as option. But that won't make the red carpet laid out this weekend any less plush.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here for his routine Thursday appearance to breakdown who is coming to Columbus, who could be on commitment watch and who could make a 'surprise' appearance.All of that and a look at other college football action on the docket is coming at you.Spend 5ish with us to day, 'Nutters!

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:* Thoughts on the Buckeyes' upcoming game against Wisconsin.* Quarterback Justin Fields playing out of his mind through seven games.* Are injuries at offensive tackle a big concern for OSU?* Head coach Ryan Day pushing all the right buttons for Ohio State.* Might the Buckeyes get linebacker Baron Browning back from an injury this week?* Thoughts on Notre Dame at Michigan. Plus, FootballScoop is reporting that Jim Harbaugh might have an "exit strategy" following this season.All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

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 are Ohio State's real concerns?' ... what do you say?The real answer: Not much. At. All.But how long would that show last? That would be a BM1.So Duane Long joined today and we racked our brains to come up with real concerns about Ohio State. Did we channel Chet from 'Weird Science'?Sort of. But we managed to craft a few.Also: * What to make of Wisky after its loss to Illinois?* Duane and I share our list of opponents that could threaten the Buckeyes.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 its luster due to the Badgers losing to Illinois?* How will this game likely play out? Will the Buckeyes keep on rolling?* What is the latest on 2020 running back recruiting?* How many recruits will the Buckeyes take in their 2020 class and who will they be?All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

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. Sometimes the final score is not indicative of the game. This was. Total beatdown in Evanston in front of a national audience (at least those who get BTN, but we digress). What did we think of the game?What happened on Saturday that affects the Buckeyes?Here to talk about all that and more: Bill Kurelic, Pat Murphy and Matt Baxendell.Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters!

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 Northwestern in Evanston tonight, and JBook and Dave Biddle are here to talk all about it.* What are predictions for tonight's game?* Should the Buckeyes have agreed to play on a Friday night?* Is JBook concerned about the injuries on the Buckeyes' offensive line?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

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. 247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom on the following:* Emeka Egbuka - Can Ohio State do it again in Seattle?* C.J. Stroud - The latest on possible Buckeyes QB of the future.* Antonio Alfano - Former No. 1 recruit leaving 'Bama ... should OSU kick the tires?* Darnay Holmes - One-time Ohio State silent commit has had enough of UCLA? Should Buckeyes rekindle relationship?* Penn State vs. Michigan - Gut check time for both programs. Why does Steve like Fighting Franklins in this one?* Ohio State vs. Northwestern - Yes, it's another Friday night B1G showdown. But it's not 2018 ... Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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 that topic on today's show, plus:* Northwestern is usually a tough team to play against, but this year the Wildcats don't have a quarterback who is playing well. Do they really have much of a chance of hanging with the Buckeyes?* Who is the best team remaining on OSU's schedule?* Thoughts on Mookie Cooper being ineligible for his senior season of high school and whether that might be a blessing in disguise.All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

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: defensive back Ryan Watts from Deep Elm. Duane Long is here and he is excited. We go in depth on what the addition of Watts means for the Buckeyes.Also: Could Ohio State actually pass on adding a running back altogether in the Class of 2020? It's possible. Duane shares his viewpoint on how Ohio State should proceed from here.Then we had to get into this Friday night's date with Northwestern. Is the possibility for another Purdueish debacle present?All of that is coming at you on the Tuesday extravaganza.

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 the clash between the Buckeyes and Wildcats, who last met in the 2018 Big Ten Championship game?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* The Buckeyes' 2020 excellent recruiting class got even better on Sunday when Ryan Day, Jeff Hafley and Co. landed four-star cornerback Ryan Watts.* Junior middle linebackers Baron Browning and Tuf Borland are splitting snaps to a certain degree. Is it time for Browning to play even more than he has?* Despite being a first-year head coach (not counting his three games last year) Day certainly seems to check all the boxes. Or is it too early to proclaim that?All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.