Bucknuts Morning 5

High-profile recruiting trail tussles. Chasing elite defensive tackles from SEC country. Crafting possibly the best tight end haul in team history.We were not hurting for topics this morning as Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter handled their Thursday podcast business.Jelani Thurman ... Caleb Downs ... John Walker ... Olaus Alinen ... in or out?And why?We get deep on all of it. It's a power-packed show you can't miss.Spend 5ish with us today, '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's season-opener against Notre Dame is just over seven weeks away and we cannot wait. How do the Buckeyes match up with the Fighting Irish? What are ND's strengths and weaknesses? What are expectations for Notre Dame's first-year starting quarterback, Tyler Buchner? Can the Buckeyes slow down what is likely the best tight end in the country, Michael Mayer? What about the Irish's defense? And what about the Buckeyes themselves? What are some possible concerns we have when studying OSU's roster and projected depth chart? Or is this Buckeye team so loaded that we don't really have any glaring concerns?Plus, we take questions from listeners and much more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle.

It's Tuesday and Duane Long is back after a few weeks off to wax poetic on your Buckeyes.What do we make of the three recent commitments: Jason Moore, Miles Walker and Calvin Simpson-Hunt?Why is Austin Novosad the hottest QB on the market right now?Is Ohio State's talent in the trenches enough to win a Natty?All that and more is ready for you. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

High 4-star defensive lineman Jason Moore committed to Ohio State on Sunday, vaulting the Buckeyes back over Notre Dame for the No. 1 spot in the 247Sports Composite national recruiting rankings for 2023. The Buckeyes now have 18 prospects in their class. How many will they end up with and can they hold on to the top spot in the end? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus the fact that Big Ten Media Days kick off in exactly two weeks in Indianapolis. Who will be the player reps for Ohio State? How much buzz will there be in Indy about USC and UCLA joining the conference beginning in 2024? What might be next in conference expansion?Also, we will take a look at the Buckeyes' safeties for the 2022 season. What can be expected from fifth-year senior Josh Proctor who is returning from what was a season-ending injury last season? What about the other safeties for OSU?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Is defensive line recruiting beginning to pick up for Larry Johnson and Ohio State in the 2023 class? High 4-star defensive lineman Jason Moore will make his announcement on Sunday and several experts believe the Buckeyes will be the pick. Ohio State is also the favorite to eventually land 4-star defensive end Desmond Umeozulu. Furthermore, high 4-star defensive tackle John Walker could very well be a Buckeye in the end.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss all of that, plus OSU likely landing 3-star offensive tackle Miles Walker later today, where things stand overall for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes on the O-line recruiting front, what might be next in the world of conference expansion and much more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The work never stops for Ohio State's staff. Recruiting has become a 365-day habit.Thankfully, here at Bucknuts we have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to help us along the way. This type of recruiting needs experts able to handle it. We have that. Sit back and enjoy the latest on Jason Moore, Caleb Downs, Matayo Uiagalelei, Tackett Curtis, Troy Bowles and so much more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It felt like Notre Dame was on the verge of joining the Big Ten. However, multiple reports surfaced on Tuesday evening that the Fighting Irish are planning on staying put as an independent? Why would they turn this much money down? (Likely $100 million per season for each Big Ten institution via TV deals.) What is their end game? To stay independent, or perhaps join the SEC down the road if need be? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the latest developments in the world of college conference expansion, take a look at what we expect from sophomore defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and senior DE Zach Harrison this season and much more.All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Last week's bombshell news of USC and UCLA moving to the Big Ten hasn't really sunk in yet, and we're already wondering what is next in the world of conference expansion. Is Notre Dame and Stanford on the verge of joining the B1G? What's the end game for the conference? How many teams does the Big Ten eventually want. Also, what's next for the SEC? Is it going to poach the top programs from the ACC? Is the Pac 12 going to dissolve? What about the Big 12 and ACC?Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and more on the Monday 5ish.

Well, that was quite the bombshell. Thursday came the announcement that USC and UCLA would be joining the Big Ten, beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Are we surprised by this news? Or did we think something like this was coming down the pike? Also, what does this mean for the Big Ten going forward? Will they stop at 16 teams, or create a superconference with 20 or more teams? And if they add four more programs, who are the most-likely candidates?Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more about the Trojans and Bruins becoming members of the Big Ten on the Friday 5ish.

If it's Thursday, it means Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter giving the latest insights on Ohio State football recruiting. Among the topics on today's show:* Bill put in a Crystal Ball pick for the Buckeyes to flip 4-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt from Texas Tech.* How good is the crop of talent from the state of Ohio in 2024, according to Mark?* Do the Buckeyes have a legit chance of landing the No. 1 safety in the country, Caleb Downs?What are Mark's thoughts on the Buckeyes' most recent 2023 commit, 4-star corner Kayin Lee?* How does Dylan Raiola compare to Arch Manning?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Thursday 5ish.

Ohio State is on a hot streak on the recruiting trail. Meanwhile, Michigan is in a downward spiral. The Wolverines were already struggling big time in recruiting for 2023 and then last night they lost their top-rated recruit in their class, 4-star linebacker Raylen Wilson. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, take a look at the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts on the defensive side of the ball, and we also take several of your questions.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Last week it was an epic haul on offense, specifically wide receiver.This week? How about some defense? Can we interest you in nationally-ranked defensive backs?Monday brought the commitment of Georgia 4-star cornerback Kayin Lee. But the week is far from over. Who could join him?We discuss the onslaught of positivity and wax poetic on names like John Walker, Jermaine Matthews, Tackett Curtis, Darron Reed and more.Duane Long is here. You need to be as well.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Oh what a week it was for Ohio State and Brian Hartline last week as the Buckeyes landed a trio of highly-rated wide receivers in consecutive days. First it was 5-star Carnell Tate (the nation's No. 3 WR per the 247Sports Composite), then it was 5-star Brandon Inniss (No. 2 WR) and wrapping up the three-day odyssey was high 4-star Noah Rogers (No. 9 WR). That's a total of 14 stars in three days. Not too shabby. Hartline continues to prove he is the best recruiter in the country among all position coaches, and he spoke to NFL Network over the weekend about his recruiting philosophy. We will touch on that on today's show as well.But what about defensive recruiting, you ask? Today's show will also take a look at a trio of 4-star defensive recruits who took official visits to Ohio State this past weekend. They include cornerback Kayin Lee, defensive tackle John Walker and DT/DE Darron Reed. The good news for the Buckeyes regarding each of them? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, has put in

It's been two weeks without Dave Biddle and today is a solo mission for Dan.Make sure your seat belt is fastened.We dive deep on an unreal visitors list for the biggest recruiting weekend of the year before fielding questions from the 'Nutters.Enjoy chatter on Caleb Downs, Troy Bowles, Justice Haynes, Tackett Curtis, John Walker and a whole lot more!Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

We've landed on a word to sum up Ohio State's recent recruiting efforts: 'Unfair.'Thankfully we mean 'unfair' to the Buckeyes' trail competition. Wednesday marked the third day in a row an elite wide receiver joined Ohio State's Class of 2023 haul.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss the addition of Noah Rogers to previous WR pledges Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss.But this show offers so much more. We discussed a veritable who's who of elites as the biggest recruiting weekend of year in Columbus approaches.You want a few names? How about Caleb Downs, Jason Moore, Matayo Uiagalelei, Colin Hurley, Stacy George, Tackett Curtis, Miles Lockhart and a bunch more!Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

Is there anyone in sports doing anything right now better than Brian Hartline is at being Ohio State's wide receiver guru?As you can tell from this episode's title, we don't fear hyperbole here. Especially when it's rooted in accuracy!Tuesday featured the addition of Brandon Inniss, yet another 5-star receiver. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to wax poetic on Hartline before going deep on what defensive prospects we need to keep pace with the offensive onslaught.Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

247Sports national recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins joins the show to break down what Ohio State is getting in its newest high-profile commitment, 5-star WR Brandon Inniss, and how receivers coach Brian Hartline continues to stockpile talent in Columbus.Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Andrew IvinsFollow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!

Monday was a jaunt-worthy experience for Ohio State. Yet another 5-star receiver chose to school under Brian Hartline, Ryan Day et al.Carnell Tate will be a Buckeye. Thought it appears Tennessee gave it the old college try, Tate opted for Wide Receiver U.But it's not over. Tate could have new WR room company ... and soon. Duane Long is here to try and explain his whereabouts after Tate's Monday declaration before chatter on Brandon Inniss, Caleb Downs, Bo Jackson and more.Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!

247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu joins Lance Glinn to break down Carnell Tate's commitment to Ohio State, the impact the five-star talent can make in Columbus, and the strong WR recruiting by Brian Hartline and Ryan Day!Host: Lance GlinnGuest: Allen TrieuFollow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!

This feels like a special Monday. Our long and at times stressful wait for Carnell Tate to choose his college destination is hours from completion.Crystal Balls are rolling towards Columbus. But you never know.Who better to put it all in perspective - Tate, Brandon Inniss, Noah Rogers, Austin Novosad - than 247Sports' top dog?The rumors were true ... 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong makes a triumphant return to the BM5 and his timing was perfect!Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!