Bucknuts Morning 5

You asked. We answered.Front Row denizens handled the questions for today's BM5 with the venerable Steve Helwagen. Among the riveting topics broached:* Dallan Hayden - the heck?* Georgia's defense: Should Buckeyes just fold?* Portal preferences by position* NCAA's new boss - how to split up the $$?* NYC here I come: Helwagen headed for Big Apple.And more!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

To say Ohio State had a good Wednesday on the recruiting trail would be quite the understatent.Four-star Lucas Keinholz flipped from Washington to Ohio State around lunch time, giving the Buckeyes a coveted QB for the Class of 2023.Not to be outdone, dinner-time brought a commitment from Class of 2024 star Jeremiah Smith, the nation's No. 1 WR and No. 2 overall prospect. Given Ohio State already has a commitment from the top '24 prospect - QB Dylan Raiola - you could say the class is off to a decent start.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss the additions, what's up with Ohio State's running back rotation and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Now we know: TreVeyon Henderson will not play in the Peach Bowl against defending national champ Georgia. The sophomore running back announced he's having surgery Friday on a foot injury suffered against Toledo on Sept. 17.So what does that mean for Ohio State? What does that mean for Henderson? What does that mean for Miyan Williams, Deamonte Trayanum and Dallan Hayden?We asked The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - for his take. Prepare yourself for a running backs deep dive.Also: Jantzen Dunn has entered the transfer portal. Who joins him?Which Buckeyes could emerge in CFP practices and thrive in Atlanta? We discuss 'you know who.'Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

You had questions.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has answers.All the relevant names and storylines are in his wheelhouse.In for '23? NIL craziness? Portal permutations?Yep, The Fong is here to deliver. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ok, C.J. Stroud did not win the Heisman Trophy. But Ohio State's celebrated signal caller still has the chance to raise THE trophy. That's where Ohio State's focus is.So that's where our focus is!Pat Murphy and I pinch hit for the vacationing Dave Biddle, who is likely sunning himself in a tropical locale. Pat's back from New York City where he spent the weekend with Mr. Stroud himself. How was the experience for all involved?Then it's all about Georgia, who we expect to see from Ohio State and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour.

By any level of measurement, Ohio State has fallen far behind some of the big programs in the South when it comes to NIL. What are the biggest reasons why? And can it be rectified in a relatively short period of time? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to do a deep dive on that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State is working to finish of the Class of 2023, make serious inroads with the Class of 2024, lord over the transfer portal and retain needed Buckeyes with a wandering eye.Oh, might as well get ready for Georgia, too.Lots going on for Ohio State. Lots for us to talk about.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here. Don't miss our chat on future Buckeye Arvell Reese - the Glenville star who has developed into a truly phenomenal prospect.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

How does Ohio State match up with Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals? Who might replace Kevin Wilson as the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator? That and much more is covered on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle.

Playoff preparation. Portal permutations. Personnel on the move. It's nuts right now in college football and Columbus is hardly spared the craziness.Ohio State is preparing for Georgia in a Peach Bowl/CFP semifinal, while seeing its roster change and transfer targets emerge ... as staffers come and go?Who better to put it all in perspective than the beat's veteran scribe, our very own Steve Helwagen? Nobody. And that's why he's here.We answer all the tough questions out there and even come up with a few of our own that will catch your fancy.Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

As Ryan Day has said himself multiple times already, Ohio State now has a new lease on life after making the College Football Playoff as the No. 4 seed. The Buckeyes will face off against defending national champion Georgia in Atlanta on Dec. 31. Will OSU take advantage of this opportunity? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss that, running back recruiting and much more about the Buckeyes.

It is a celebratory edition of BHH as Ohio State has made the College Football Playoff.

There is much to discuss about Ohio State football as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. JBook and Dave Biddle look ahead to tonight's Pac-12 Championship Game between USC and Utah. If the Utes pull the mild upset (the Trojans are favored by 2.5 points), the Buckeyes will be in position to make the College Football Playoff. Also on the docket:* If USC wins but TCU loses, would 12-1 TCU get in over 11-1 Ohio State? * Brian Hartline is staying at OSU which is obviously great news for the Buckeyes.* Will there be changes to Ryan Day's staff this offseason?* Should the Buckeyes hit the transfer portal hard in 2023?* The 12-team playoff is coming in 2024 and JBook loves it.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

We've begun to emerge from the fog. Our focus is forward.Ok, did we have Mark Porter release his autopsy findings on The Game? Sure. But then our focus really was forward. Bill Kurelic joined as well to talk all things recruiting after so many visitors were in Columbus.We also previewed this weekend's Ohio high school state championship games and explored Luke Fickell's Ohio focus now that he's Wisconsin's head coach.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now!

Ohio State played dumb and then dumber in the second half against Michigan. However, despite that loss, the Buckeyes still have a chance at making the College Football Playoff. If USC loses to Utah in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Friday, the Buckeyes are in. Would they also get in with a TCU loss? Regardless, it was very good news for OSU last evening when the committee placed the Buckeyes at No. 5 and Alabama at No. 6 in the CFP rankings.Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle talk all about that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Still hurting? Join the club. But the sun came up - kind of - in Ohio this morning so we will soldier on.Sure, The Game's result was disheartening. But there were key recruits in attendance that could help fix future tussles.We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to discuss the following prospects: Joshua Mickens, Caleb Downs, Damon Wilson, Lucas Keinholz and K.J. Bolden. Steve also goes into detail on how Wisconsin's hire of Luke Fickell will impact the Buckeyes given his Ohio ties.Then Dan shares his thoughts on The Game and where the program goes from here.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Two days later, the feeling is still one of agony. What went wrong for the Buckeyes? Where do they go from here? Could they still sneak in the CFP? The Monday 5ish sifts through the rubble as Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy join Dave Biddle.

Ohio State had one of the most disappointing and embarrassing losses in the recent memory of the program in its 45-23 loss against visiting Michigan on Saturday. We pick up the carnage on What We Learned Live.

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour. And this time, it's the preview of The Game.

The Game is finally tomorrow as No. 2 Ohio State hosts No. 3 Michigan in a clash of undefeated rivals. The stakes could not be higher and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all about it. What are the keys to victory? What is the health situation like at running back for both teams? What are our final score predictions? We also take questions from the live audience and much more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.