Bucknuts Morning 5

Who will be the next Buckeyes commitment?Is Ohio State still recruiting LSU commitment Elias Ricks?Besides the 'Dreamy' wide receivers, which future Buckeyes shined at The Opening?How many commitments will Ohio State take in the Class of 2020?Who remains in focus and when could they make the call?Those are important questions as you set yourself for a week of Buckeye intrigue.Luckilly, we brought in an answer man: Bill Kurelic.The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting gets you up to speed on a Monday morning like no other.Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

We hope all 'Nutters had an awesome July 4.Since we took yesterday to enjoy the Stars n' Stripes, today we make up for it with a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.He was in Dallas to cover The Opening and has a complete report on:* Dream Team wide receivers ... * Mookie Cooper's future ... * Paris Johnson, Jr.'s outlook ...* Lejond Cavazos: Did he flash?* Cody Simon's showing ...All that and more we send you into the weekend.Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

We've talked recruiting on the BM5 for several days and for good reason - the commitments keep coming. We don't expect that to end. In fact, you need to be on Bucknuts at 11:30 a.m. if you like recruiting and good things happening for the Buckeyes.But today's show is about the CURRENT collection of Buckeyes sweating at the WHAC. With the season opener against Florida Atlantic just over seven weeks from today, we take a shot at predicting Ohio State's starting lineup that day.Patrick Murphy joins the show with what he thinks the starting lineup will be.Sure, there are some gimmes - see Dobbins, J.K.But what about the offensive line?What about the linebackers?There is still some intrigue there and at a few other spots. Who are your starters? Do they differ from Patrick's?Gotta tune in to find out!Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

Duane Long is back. Is he playing injured? He would never tell you so. But our guy assumes his regular Tuesday morning spot again to talk about:* Adding Darrion Henry and Cody Simon* Lathan Ransom* Mitchell Melton* Josh Fryar* Mookie Cooper* Jaylan KnightonIs there multiple nekkid jaunts in Duane's future? Do we need to alert the local authorities?You'll just have to listen and decide for yourself.Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

It's called a 'Dead Period.' Coaches and players theoretically get a break from each other and re-introduce themselves to family.But as Joshua Perry will explain, championship mettle begins in the offseason during times coaches aren't around. It was proven during the title run of a few years back. Joshua will tell you about the defense taking matters into their own hands after seeing Braxton Miller go down with an injury.Also:** What do players actually do during the dead period?** How about the coaches? You might be surprised what they are up to.** What does Joshua think of the possible tightening of transfer rules? What is the former player's perspective on the matter?** Is California going to set college athletes up to benefit of their likeness?Spend some time with a great Buckeye as he gives his honest and fresh takes.All of that plus much more is coming at you on another edition of The Joshua Perry Show.

Bill Kurelic. The Opening. Jerry World.The Lone Star State.What could go wrong?The answer: Nothing. It's a match made in heaven. Seven Ohio State commitments and host of coveted targets will be on stage this week in the greater Dallas area. Who better to chronicle their exploits than The Dean himself?Join us today for a report on all the Ohio State commitments in attendance:* Paris Johnson, Jr.* Clark Phillips III* Gee Scott, Jr.* Julian Fleming* Jaxon Smith-Njigba* Cody Simon* Lejond CavazosKurelic then has the latest intrigue on the following recruiting targets:* Kourt Williams* Mookie Cooper* Jaylon Knighton* Lathan Ransom* Elias RicksThis is the way to start your week and get up to speed on the annual talent extravaganza in Texas replete with future Buckeyes.Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

Is Ohio State about to land the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio, a recruit who doubles as one of the top defensive tackle recruits in the country?It sure appears so.Darrion Henry from Cincinnati Princeton is set to make his announcement on Saturday, and the Buckeyes are the clear leader.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* If Henry does commit to OSU as expected, who might be the next two commits in the Buckeyes' 2020 class?* What is the latest with 5-star running back Bijan Robinson? Will he be a Buckeye?* Who are non-committed recruits that JBook really has his eye on?* What should be the "over/under" for Ohio State's win total during the 12-game regular season schedule in 2019?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

Let's make this clear: Elite recruits are buying what Ohio State is selling.Whether it is the Class of 2020 or 2021, the Buckeyes are adding elite talent on what seems like a daily basis.Why?247Sports Director of Recruiting is here to break it down. It's not just the quality of football or chance to go to the NFL. It's the people. What does that mean?Wiltfong explains. In detail. And you will like it. Along the way, he also shares the latest on Ben Christman, Josh Fryar, Bijan Robinson, Cameron Martinez and much more.All of that and much more is coming at you on the Thursday extravaganza.

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show, and he answers questions that were asked by loyal listeners of the show on The Front Row message board.The show includes the usual great insights from Joshua, as well as some hilarious quotes (none better than the one that involves former OSU coach and current Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell).Joshua also answers questions on everything from what went wrong on the Buckeyes' offense in 2015, to what went wrong with the defense schematically in 2018, to what fans can expect from the new defensive coaches this year.All of that plus much more is coming at you on a special Wednesday edition of The Joshua Perry Show.

Is Ohio State about to raid Tucson, Ariz., for two of the top prospects in the country in the 2020 class?It sure seems to be trending in that direction.The Buckeyes have perhaps emerged as the frontrunner for 5-star running back Bijan Robinson from Salpointe Catholic High School. And Ohio State has reportedly established itself as the leader for his high school teammate, high 4-star safety Lathan Ransom.Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:Does OSU also lead for 4-star WR Mookie Cooper, 4-star OLB/DE Mitchell Melton and 3-star athlete/safety Cameron Martinez?* How many prospects will be in Ohio State's 2020 class, and how high will Ryan Day's first class be ranked in the 247Sports Composite?* Is the media and the NCAA looking the other way on the stories about PED use at Clemson, and booster involvement at LSU?All of that and much more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

The month-long dead period for recruiting has begun. Thankfully, Ohio State got plenty of work done when it was 'live.'After a crazy weekend rife with spectacular visitors, it's time to take stock.Who is (going to be) in?Who is (going to be) out?We brought in the best - The Dean himself: Bill Kurelic - for the absolute latest on:* Bijan Robinson* Sam Adams* E.J. Smith* Lathan Ransom* Kourt Williams* Cody Simon* Darrion Henry* Joe Royer* Deamonte Trayanum* Cameron Martinez* Kedrick Bingley-Jones* Jacolbe CowanALSO: Bill is hitting the road in an official capacity real soon. Where is he headed? Why is it important to 'Nutters?Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

Are running back recruits reluctant to come to Ohio State now, because there is a perception that the Buckeyes will be pass-happy offense?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus:* Where do things stand with the remaining RBs on the board for OSU in the 2020 class?* Just how high could the Buckeyes' 2020 class finish in the recruiting rankings?* Ohio State landed both Clark Phillips III and Jayden Ballard over the weekend.All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Today should be a good one for Ohio State as the Buckeyes are expected to land high 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips III.The California native will make his announcment today at 3 p.m. ET on CBS Sports HQ, the free live streaming sports show (it runs 24 hours per day).Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss all things Phillips III, plus:* What is going on with running back recruiting for Ohio State? The Buckeyes suddenly seem to be at risk of missing out on many of their top prospects at the position.* Who are some names we're really interested in that are visiting this weekend?* What are thoughts on Friday Night Lights basically being replaced by today's BBQ at OSU?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

On today's show, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong answers that subscribers asked him on The Front Row message board.How do things stand with Mookie Cooper as far as Ohio State is concerned?What about running back recruiting for the Buckeyes?Why have certain OSU commits and targets seen their rankings go down so much?What are the early returns on Ryan Day as a recruiter? How does he compare to Urban Meyer?All of that and much more is coming at you on the Thursday spectacular.

High 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips III will make his announcement on Friday, and Ohio State appears to be the leader to land the talented young man from California.The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* Is Georgia now the leader for 5-star running back Kendall Milton? Are the Buckeyes still in the hunt?* What are expectations for true freshman wide receiver Garrett Wilson this season at OSU?All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

We have a wide-ranging episode of The Joshua Perry Show today.The former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:* What are the pros and cons of being a famous former OSU football player living in Columbus? And yes, the pros certainly out-weigh the cons.* What is the latest at the middle linebacker position for the Buckeyes entering the 2019 season? * Zach Smith's podcast Menace 2 Society is a smash hit and always has plenty of interesting stories from his days at OSU. Some fans have asked if they can believe the stories that Smith is telling. Does Joshua find the stories to be honest? Does he enjoy the show in general? Why or why not?All of that and more coming at you on the latest edition of The Joshua Perry Show.

Defensive lineman Ty Hamilton became the 12 commitment -- and the second defensive player -- in Ohio State's 2020 recruiting class on Sunday.Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* Who is on "commit watch" for the Buckeyes over the next few weeks?* Running back recruiting is really heating up for OSU. How many RBs will the Buckeyes take in their 2020 class? Who will they be?All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.

Despite finishing with a 9-4 record last season, Penn State appeared to be a program with a lot of momentum in terms of recruiting.The Nittany Lions got off to a very good start with their 2020 class and appeared to be a lock to finish in the top-10 of the 247Sports Composite team rankings. However, this week alone they have had a trio of 4-star prospects de-commit, and have fallen to the No. 20 class in the land.This is on the heels of several players transferring from the program in the weeks and months following the 2018 season.Is this just an unlucky stretch for head coach James Franklin and PSU? Or is there more at play behind the scenes?Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* Ohio State has the No. 8 class in the country so far for 2020. How high might head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes finish this cycle? Are OSU fans looking at a top-5 class? Perhaps top-3?* What are thoughts thus far on Ohio State first-year quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Mike Y

You know about the offensive recruiting haul Ohio State is putting together for the Class of 2020. You had concerns about defensive recruiting.Your concerns are about to go away.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk:* Clark Phillips* Kourt Williams* Cody Simon* Lathan RansomWiltfong as puts the 2020 offensive haul in perspective and it's the kind of perspective you are really gonna like.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Ohio State redshirt freshman offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was the No. 1-ranked OT in the country in the 2018 class, per the 247Sports Composite.Will Petit-Frere be a starter for the Buckeyes this fall? Or will he be more like a sixth man?That is one of the many topics on today's show as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle. Also on the docket:* What is to be made of the information from Joshua Perry that the Buckeyes are doing "more running than ever" this summer?* Who will be the Buckeyes' starting safety opposite Jordan Fuller?* Recruiting is really heating up for Ohio State. The latest news is that the Crystal Ball projections favor the Buckeyes to land high 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips out of California.All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.