Bucknuts Morning 5

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle as usual on a Friday. Among the several topics are:* Thoughts on Ohio State's game at Northwestern tomorrow likely in windy/wet conditions.* How important is Miyan Williams for the team as a whole (not necessarily just tomorrow) and how much will the wrap on his left hand affect him?* Jaxon Smith-Njigba's dad told the Columbus Dispatch the earliest JSN would be back would be the Michigan game.* Big day of college football tomorrow: Tennessee at UGA. Bama at LSU. Clemson at ND (Clem only favored by 3.5).* Let’s talk some recruiting. 4-star DT Kayden McDonald is of course in the fold.* Buckeyes lead for 5-star DE Damon Wilson from Venice Fla. Fong & Dean with Crystal Balls to the good guys,* No CBs yet for Matayo Uiagalelei.* What other recruit(s) are we keeping a close eye on as OSU rounds out their 2023 class?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's Thursday and that means our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to wax poetic on recruiting.What is Ohio State getting in Kayden McDonald?Is Damon Wilson next? What do we make of Wilson's plans this weekend?Why do opposing offenses keep trying future Buckeye Jermaine Mathews?Is Canton the best place for Ohio's state championship football games?Did the Bosas spoil us when it comes to expectations for young Buckeyes?Lots of questions and an equal tally of answers. What more could you ask for?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There is much to discuss on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. First and foremost, Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. Also, Ryan Day said that Miyan Williams' injury is "not serious" and expressed confidence that Jaxon Smith-Njigba would return to play for the Buckeyes this season.Furthermore, on the recruiting front, OSU landed the one-tech DT they've been looking for in the 2023 class in 4-star Kayden McDonald from Georgia. We like that very much.All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Kayden McDonald has great timing.Given there was a Tuesday morning LIVE podcast featuring 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong, the Georgia defensive tackle committed to Ohio State on Monday evening.It was no Halloween costume - the Scarlet and Gray are here to stay for the Class of 2023 standout.What does his addition mean to the class?What programs did Ohio State beat out down the stretch?Should you serve beer (to parents) at a child's sixth birthday party?How would Steve react if late in the show Dan's power went out?Your answers to those queries await.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!

"November's for contenders" is the phrase many college football coaches like to use -- Jim Tressel said it quite often -- and the aforementioned month begins tomorrow. What do we like about this Ohio State team heading into the final month of the regular season? What are some concerns?Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State was trailing 21-16 with just over 9 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter at Penn State on Saturday. Then the No. 2 Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) exploded for four touchdowns in the next six minutes and emerged with a 44-31 victory over the No. 13 Nittany Lions (6-2, 3-2). We talk all about it on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Dave Biddle hosts the show and is joined early on by Jonah Booker. Also joining the show are Steve Helwagen and Patrick Murphy live from Beaver Stadium.Sit back, relax and enjoy What We Learned Live.

Will Penn State provide the biggest test for Ohio State so far this season? Patrick Murphy talks all about that on the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast, and is joined by Tyler Donahue from Lions247, and Timmy Hall from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.

On today's show, Dave Biddle is joined by Jonah Booker for his usual Friday visit. A lot of ground is covered, including thoughts on Ohio State's game at Penn State tomorrow, injury discussion for the Buckeyes, takes on OSU's football schedule for 2023, whether Michael Hall Jr. will play more this week and much more.All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Another elite wide receiver prospect ready to join the fold? It's Ohio State so that's always going to be case, apparently, as long as Brian Hartline is in the building.We welcome in Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter for their usual Thursday appearance to give you the latest on Tyseer Denmark, defensive ends/tackles in focus, why covering elite cornerbacks is boring, why hamstrings are confounding and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and left guard Donovan Jackson were each 5-star recruits. Even using Bucknuts' math, that adds up to be a combined 10 stars. Speaking of stars, we are thrilled to be joined by the mothers of the left side of the Buckeyes' offensive line on today's show: Monica Daniels (Paris' mom) and Melanie Jackson (Donovan's mom). They each give insights on a bevy of topics during an episode you won't want to miss.

It's a potpourri of vibes here today as we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.Versatility you crave? We discussed a litany of sportsy topics:* How is Marv Harrison SO GOOD?* Justin Fields: Don't sleep. Dude is for real.* Arion Carter: 'Bama over Buckeyes?* Jordan Marshall: Ohio State vs. Penn State tussle brewing?* C.J. Stroud: The answer to the Indy Colts' dreams?All that and ... MORE!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 is favored by 15.5 at Penn State this Saturday. Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give a primer on that matchup on today's show. Plus, have we seen the last of Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing for the Buckeyes? Obviously, we hope not, but it sure didn't look good. Also, what was up with Ohio State's running game against Iowa? Yes, the Hawkeyes are very good defensively, but 2.2 yards per carry? Yikes.On the good side, how about Zach Harrison and Tommy Eichenberg? And Marvin Harrison Jr.?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State started slow, then rolled visiting Iowa 54-10. On our postgame podcast What We Learned Live, Dave Biddle details what we gleaned about the No. 2 Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and what it means moving forward. We are also joined by Bill Kurelic to give the latest on recruiting, and we're joined by Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen from Ohio Stadium, who hopped on right after postgame interviews.Sit back, relax and enjoy What We Learned Live. (Biddle will also do a written version of WWL after he re-watches the game on Monday.)

On this episode of Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy & friends discuss the Ohio State-Iowa matchup, what to expect from the Buckeyes for the remainder of the season and much more. Grab a beverage and enjoy BHH.

On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following and more about Ohio State football:* Predictions of tomorrow's game against Iowa.* Injury updates for the Buckeyes.* Are we surprised OSU has a top-5 defense?* Who is the biggest threat to Ohio State nationally?* What is the biggest concern we have about the Buckeyes for the remainder of the season?* And we'll field questions from our live audience.All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's Thursday. That means the absolute latest on the recruiting trail from Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.Does it also mean a commitment? Just be patient ... not super patient, though.We dive deep on Bill's Crystal Ball for Damon Wilson, Carnell Tate's official visit for the Iowa tussle this weekend and which other visitors Ohio State is expecting.Other topics broached: Lorenzo Styles, Jr., Bo Jackson, Tavien St. Clair, 2024 wide receiver targets and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss several Ohio State football topics, including:* How much can cornerback Jordan Hancock help the Buckeyes when he returns, and will he return this week against Iowa?* Ryan Day indicated he thinks Jim Knowles will be at OSU for a long time. We like it.* Michigan is better than we thought. We have to admit it. We're still not worried about Nov. 26, though.* Which player has been the biggest pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes this season?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

You know the names by now. What you need is the latest info. What you need is 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Good news: He's today's featured guest.Crystal Ball for Damon Wilson?Buckeyes still chasing Caleb Downs?Alabama up to snuff in recruiting?Blockbuster Video memories?Tennessee's Carnell Tate infatuation?All those questions and many more were addressed with The Fong.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!

On today's show, Dave Biddle takes questions from Bucknuts subscribers that we posted to The Front Row message board. Just a small taste of those many topics include:* Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba return this week against Iowa?* Which position group has been the biggest pleasant surprise for Ohio State this season?* Who are the four-best teams in college football this year?* Did Michigan's rout of Penn State change our minds about how we feel about both the Wolverines and the Nittany Lions? * Will OSU's play at cornerback improve, or will this be a concern all season?* How much of the defense has Jim Knowles held back thus far? By the way, the Buckeyes are ranked No. 5 in the country in total defense.All of that and much 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 podcast. We have a bevy of Ohio State football topics to discuss, starting of course with 5-star edge rusher Damon Wilson being CB'd to the Buckeyes by the Fong and the Dean.We will also pick up on the debate from yesterday's show about how not having spring football in Ohio stunts the development of players. However, HS football coaches don't want to see spring football become what AAU basketball has become. Is there a happy medium?We also talk more about OSU recruiting, Lathan Ransom grading out as the No. 1 safety in all of college football per PFF and much more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.