Bucknuts Morning 5

The NFL Combine kicks off later this week and a total of eight Ohio State products will be participating. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round? What round will the others be selected. Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle take a stab at that on today's show, plus:* Ohio State's men's basketball team finally ended their nine-game losing streak with a convincing win over visiting Illinois on Sunday. So, we're thinking they're going to go on a run and win the Big Ten Tournament, right? Not at all. But at least they finally got a win on the board.* Spring football kicks off for the Buckeyes next week. What are the main storylines we will be watching, other than the obvious ones like quarterback and offensive line?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker joining Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics on today's show:* We get JBook's take on the discussion about Ohio State's defensive line from Wednesday's show. What does JBook think about Larry Johnson, his deep rotation and everything else about the Buckeyes' D-line? What are expectations for Jack Sawyer in his junior season?* Safety Kourt Williams seems to be a forgotten man. Can he help the Buckeyes this season?* What is going on with former OSU QB commit Dylan Raiola? Is he Nebraska-bound? Just how good he is in JBook's estimation? What is the story on why Raiola de-committed from Ohio State over two months ago?* Plus we take Buckeye football questions from our live audience.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

We are talking quarterbacks on today's BM5 and who better to chat with than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter?What to do in the Class of 2024? We know Ohio State is after Julian Sayin and Jadyn Davis. But what about Georgia native 'Air' Noland?What about in-state standout Tim Carpenter?We delve deep on QBs before chatting about Jon Kitna taking over an Ohio high school program, Georgia offering an Ohio speedster and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It is a difficult topic because everyone loves Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Especially the current D-linemen and recruits who all single him out as a main reason they picked the Buckeyes or are strongly considering them. But does Johnson's style mesh with OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? Does Johnson use too deep of a rotation and not give his best players enough snaps? What is going on with the Jack/LEO position and who is best suited there for OSU? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' D-line and touch on other Ohio State football topics.That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Who gets the ball first?Will it be TreVeyon Henderson or Miyan Williams? Could Evan Pryor or Dallan Hayden emerge? What about Chip Trayanum and Xavier Johnson?Ohio State's running back room boasts a talent overflow ... right? Tony Alford and Ryan Day do have some decisions to make. What if the decision was up to Steve Helwagen?Luckily, our venerable scribe is here to answer that in detail. We also dip our toe in the Kyle McCord-Devin Brown waters.All of that before a spirited discussion on a Buckeyes basketball team that has won 1 of its last 14 games.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the President's Day version of the podcast to discuss the following:* Who will replace Washington on Ohio State's football schedule in 2024 and 2025?* Spring football practice is beginning in just over two weeks for the Buckeyes. What are the main storylines we will be focused on?* Do we think Ryan Day will name a leader at the quarterback position between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown during or following spring?* Is Gene Smith in the running to be the next commissioner of the Big Ten?* The losses keep racking up for OSU's basketball team. The Buckeyes were blown out by Purdue on Sunday and have now lost eight straight games and are 1-13 in their last 14 contests. Yikes.But don't worry. We'll mostly talk Buckeye football.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Could 2024 bring a nice offensive line haul for Ohio State? How are things going on the recruiting trail thus far for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes? JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the "interesting" situation at Notre Dame involving their offensive coordinator hiring, which WR other than Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and Julian Fleming will play the biggest role for the Buckeyes in 2023? And of course, Ohio State's men's basketball team suffered another loss. All of that and more is coming your way on a robust version of the Friday 5ish.

Luck comes in many forms. For Ohio State, there is some of it involved with recruiting.Given the Buckeyes' stellar track record for securing commitments from elite Ohioans, what the state has to offer in a particular recruiting cycle can be impactfully lucky.In Ohio's Class of 2024, there are two clearly impactful cornerbacks boasting Buckeye offers: Glenville's Bryce West and Springfield's Aaron Scott.Our Bill Kurelic - who just lobbed a Crystal Ball pick for an Arizona defensive back that we discuss - and Mark Porter join for a deep dive on package deals, QBs to watch, huge visit weekends ahead and even a little MACtion.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

After asking the question, we have the consensus answer. On Monday's show, we asked what would make Ohio State's 2023 football season a success in your book. Most fans said beat Michigan, win the Big Ten and see where the chips fall from there. Matt Baxendell basically agrees with the consensus, but he just wants a win over the Wolverines to consider 2023 a success. Bax joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, talk about the Buckeyes' offensive line this season and more football topics.And we close the show with Bax defending his controversial take on Chris Holtmann from last Sunday's Bucket. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

The Fong is back.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to the show with verve and energy. Ohio State has shifted recruiting focus to the Class of 2024 and so have we.It's an impressive list of names we focus on today.K.J. Bolden: Georgia native with ties to Ohio State's staff?Jordan Marshall: Will the 'state of Cincinnati' strike again?Elijah Rushing: Love for Larry Johnson?Sammy Brown: Can OSU outdo Clemson and Georgia for SECish prospect?We also offer the latest on Miles Lockhart, Ify Obidegwu and Steve shared his scouting report on transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What are your personal expectations for Ohio State's 2023 football season? What would make the season a sure-fire success in your book? Is it still "national championship or bust" as many felt in 2022? Would the Buckeyes defeating Michigan and winning the Big Ten make the season a success in your mind, regardless of what happened from that point on? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, a rare Buckeye-less Super Bowl, and the "beat" going on for OSU's basketball team (or should we say beats, plural, since the Buckeyes are now mired in their longest losing streak in 25 years (6 games) and are just 1-10 in their last 11 contests. They reached a new low -- literally -- by scoring just 41 points in their 21-point loss to visiting Michigan State yesterday. And somehow the Buckeyes were favored in that game! It is embarrassing and unacceptable for this to happen in the sixth year of Chris Holtmann's tenure, but as we've pointed out on the show many times recently, there are $20 million reasons why

How much will Ohio State's defense improve in Jim Knowles' second season as coordinator, and with James Laurinaitis now on board to help with the linebackers? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the latest on the NIL collective front for Ohio State, another bad loss for the Buckeyes' men's basketball team and more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and the main focus is on the Buckeyes' football coaching staff.

How does a program craft an elite recruiting class?It helps to be located in a state replete with elite football players.Welcome to Ohio.The Class of 2024 has a chance to foster a special in-state haul for the Buckeyes.Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss that and get into which linebackers new coach James Laurinaitis is targeting on the trail.Also: Sam Hubbard ... what can't he do?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It is Mailbag Wednesday as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and answers questions from Bucknuts subscribers.* Will Ohio State have a 1,000-yard rusher in 2023? How many Buckeyes will reach 500 rushing yards this year?* Larry Johnson is a great man and has had a great career. But has OSU's D-line coach "lost his spark"?* What percentage of plays do we expect will be run plays versus pass plays this season? Did Kevin Wilson "remind" Ryan Day to run the ball at times? Who will do that now? Justin Frye?* Why is Lathan Ransom not in consideration to be benched? Shouldn't the starting safeties be Sonny Styles, Ja'Had Carter and Kye Stokes?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Quarterback? Tackle? Running back?Who starts for Ohio State this fall? Who backs them up? Who decides to boogie?Good questions ... and we try to answer.Pat Murphy joins for a spirited chat on who can move into the offensive spotlight during the offseason. We dive deep on that vibe before talking spring transfers, basketball tomfoolery and much more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Should the early signing period in college football be in late July instead of December? We have thought so ever since the early signing period was implemented. Apparently, Mark Pantoni agrees wholeheartedly. Will the rule be changed? Also on the Ohio State football front, will Brian Hartline be the main playcaller for the Buckeyes in 2023? It will undoubtedly be a collaborative effort. But will Hartline be the main guy calling the plays? Or will it still mostly be Ryan Day?Hoop dreams? More like hoop nightmares for Ohio State fans. The Buckeyes lost at Michigan yesterday and are now an embarrassing 1-9 in their last 10 games. But there are likely $20 million reasons why Chris Holtmann is not going anywhere after this season.Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss those topics and more on the Monday 5ish.

It was a busy and interesting week in terms of coverage of the Ohio State football team. Head coach Ryan Day, all of his full-time assistant coaches -- as well as Mark Pantoni and James Laurinaitis -- were made available to the media on Wednesday for lengthy and insightful interviews. What were our main takeaways as we "translate" what some of the coaches said?JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and is joined by Timmy Hall to talk Ohio State basketball and Dave Biddle to discuss Ohio State football.

Mark Porter is in Las Vegas for a "youth sporting event" so it's Bill Kurelic on the spot today.We dive deep on the addition of Davison Igbinosun, put National Signing Day in perspective, preview Jordan Marshall's big announcement later today and so much more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!