Bucknuts Morning 5

Spring football begins tomorrow for Ohio State and a portion of practice is open to the media. We will also interview head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles after practice. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss spring ball kicking off for the Buckeyes, plus:* What are the main storylines for the Buckeyes this spring?* What will fourth-year junior Cade Stover's role be this year? Many are presuming he will be the hybrid OLB/DE in Knowles' scheme. Is that a safe assumption?* Ohio State's basketball team lost to visiting Michigan in the regular-season finale yesterday. This has been a disappointing season for Chris Holtmann's squad, especially lately. Is there any hope they can do damage in the Big Ten Tournament and then more importantly in the NCAA Tournament?* What seed will they likely get in the Big Dance?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It is a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual end-of-week visit. Most of the show is dedicated to Ohio State football and we end with a taste of Buckeye basketball. On the agenda:* Ryan Day said this week that the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan continues to fuel his team during the offseason.* Day also said he knew in his gut that he needed to make a change defensively after the Alabama game in the 2020 national championship contest. The Oregon game confirmed it. And now Day has his man in Jim Knowles. * Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are fast. Faster that most people expected when they ran the 40 at the NFL Combine yesterday.* The up-and-down season continues for OSU's hoops team. And "big ups" to them for their 80-69 win over visiting Michigan State and the legendary Tom Izzo last night. Izzo took a shot at Ohio State's fans and the environment at the Schott after the game. He wasn't wrong, but was it his place to say it?All of that and more is coming your way on the Frida

It's the end of an era.Today marks 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong's final BM5 appearance. He's being kicked upstairs to management. He's a suit now.But we still enjoyed our last chat and covered a litany of blue chip prospects Ohio State is after.You know the names: Richard Young, A.J. Harris, Tackett Curtis ... and many more.Sit back and enjoy the end of an era as Wiltfong strides towards the sunset.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

There's bad losses. And then there is ... whatever the hell happened to Ohio State's basketball team last night. The Buckeyes -- who were 15-point favorites and had a win probability of 95.5 percent -- were beaten by Big Ten cellar dweller Nebraska 78-70 at the Schott. And that came on the heels of OSU's upset loss at Maryland on Sunday when the Terrapins dominated to the tune of 75-60.We can all be prisoners of the moment at times and overreact, especially when it involves our sports teams. However, this is year No. 5 of the Chris Holtmann era at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 18-9 overall and 11-7 in Big Ten play, and they are a lock to make the NCAA Tournament. But should the program be further ahead at this point? It's time for the State of the Ohio State Basketball Program Address. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for that, plus some quick thoughts on spring football opening for the Buckeyes on Tuesday.That and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

You had questions for Duane Long.Plenty of them.He did his best to tackle them. The result?A podcast that is sure to entertain and inspire.Or just entertain.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Ohio State's men's basketball team looked bad in a loss at Maryland yesterday, but the Buckeyes are still a lock to make the NCAA Tournament and will likely have a double-bye in the Big Ten tourney. How do we feel about this team one day before March begins? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the main things we will be looking for when spring football starts next week for OSU, the Big Ten being on the verge of breaking the bank with its new TV contracts and more.That is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It is almost official. Brian Schottenstein and Cardale Jones will be operating an NIL group called "The Foundation" which will assist OSU athletes in their NIL ventures. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that in detail, plus:* Who are players to watch for the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball during spring?* Did Michigan get it right with their punishment of Juwan Howard?[Note: We recorded the show just before tip-off of Ohio State's win at Illinois in men's basketball last night.]All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The only constant is change. And if you are listening to our show directly from our site, or from Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- or any other audio-only service -- literally nothing will change for you. However, if you are listening (and now watching) our show via YouTube, you have the unfortunate situation of having to see our faces. Yes, we will be doing most of our shows on YouTube with video in full effect. And we apologize in advance for that.On today's maiden voyage in the video format, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to talk all things Ohio State football and basketball. The Thursday 5ish has arrived.

Can Ohio State go into Georgia and get a coveted defensive back?Can Ohio State go into Louisiana and get a coveted linebacker?What is the outlook on the QB recruiting front going forward?All important questions. That means we needed real firepower for the answers. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here with the absolute latest on cornerback Kayin Lee, linebacker Tackett Curtis and what Ohio State is planning for under center going forward.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!

Duane Long is here and has identified two Ohioans that need to be Buckeyes.Shocker: Each is an offensive lineman. So yeah, Duane is geeked. We get to know Ben Roebuck and Luke Hamilton.We also dive deep on three prospects Ohio State is after that will be visiting in the near future: Brandon Inniss, Sharif Duncan and Ryan Montgomery.Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!That's enough for a show ... but not today's show.Duane also weighs in on B1G division deletion chatter and recent news the College Football Playoff staying status quo for the near future.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!

You asked. We answered. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday as we take questions from our subscribers. Among the topics on the agenda:** How much will the Luke Montgomery commitment help Ohio State land other top 2023 recruits?** Should the Big Ten do away with divisions?** If Ohio State could host a College Football Playoff game, should it be at Ohio Stadium (yes) or in Indianapolis (no)? ** Should the Big Ten have eight or nine conference games per season?** Is there a push to have spring high school football in Ohio?** How much will Ryan Day make when he eventually signs a new contract at Ohio State?** Should defensive backs almost always look back toward the ball when making a play? ** How will the Buckeyes' offensive line look next season?All of that and more is coming your way on an extended version of the Friday 5ish.

Today is a biggie for Ohio State on the recruiting trail. The Buckeye State's top Class of 2023 prospect will make his college plan known.Findlay's Luke Montgomery will announce his commitment on CBS HQ at 3 p.m. EST. Montgomery's finalists include Ohio State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Michigan and Notre Dame. He's the nation's No. 4-ranked offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite.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!The good news? All six Crystal Balls rolled for Montgomery are headed for Columbus. Predictions from our Bill Kurelic and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong are among them ... so you know what that means (be very optimistic).Also: If we discuss Louisiana phenom Tackett Curtis - see THE film here - on each BM5 does that increase the chance he commits to Ohio State? Let's find out.We get into some NIL chatter, as well. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!Want the latest scoops and news

What stood out the most from Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's press conference on Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy break it down.

The media will meet with Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith today at 11:30 a.m. There are a number of things Bucknuts is curious to ask Smith, but at the top of the list is what to do about players being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness in college athletics. Right now, it's basically the wild west with no rules. Should there be regulations? If so, what should they entail?Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the scholarship crunch that the football team faces, the Buckeyes' basketball team getting rolling at the right time and more.All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

This is what Ohio State fans pined for. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings hope the Buckeyes can return to defensive dominance. Several years of subpar performances sandwiched around a Jeff Halfey-led radar blip meant change was in order. Now it's about getting current personnel up to speed and finding prospects that best fit the Knowles approach.Translation: Ohio State needs several defensive tackles and safeties - the latter of which has an added emphasis in the scheme. So how is this for synergy? Our Bill Kurelic has identified four safeties and three defensive tackles the Buckeyes are chasing and Duane Long is here to let you know what he thinks of each prospect. (Kurelic has also identified cornerbacks and receivers Ohio State is chasing which we will tackle next Tuesday).We also discuss Payton Kirkland setting up his third Ohio State visit and break down what the Florida offensive lineman brings to the gridiron. Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECO

Spring ball is just around the corner and Ohio State is currently six over the limit of 85 scholarships. That obviously means some guys will be on the move before camp begins in early August. Who might some of those players be? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to speculate on how Ryan Day might manage this tricky situation with his roster.Also, is the NCAA at fault for counting "super seniors" against the 85 limit, unlike last year? Or is perhaps another group of people at fault?Furthermore, even though the Buckeyes are over the limit now, might they look to the transfer portal to boost the tight end position?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Who will be Ohio State's three starting safeties in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? What about the two starting linebackers? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on the "Joe Burrow debate," a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and more.All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It is again time to go on the Ohio State recruiting trail with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.Kurelic and Porter were on the road every weekend during the high school season. There are of course no games now, but there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Ohio State recruiting.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 we talk:** Big changes Kurelic and Porter have seen in the past 15 to 25 years ** Ohio State offensive line target Luke Montgomery who will soon announce his college choice ** What in the world is going on at Michigan** Porter welcoming in college coaches to his home and joining them virtually in their recruiting roomsWant the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

Can Jim Knowles do what no other Ohio State defensive boss has done?Can he go into Louisiana and secure an elite prospect? We know this: If the Buckeyes don't get Bayou State star linebacker Tackett Curtis it won't be due to a lack of effort.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here and updates Ohio State's quest for Curtis in real time during the show.** Also:* Comparing Carnell Tate and Garrett Wilson at similar stage.* Has Jim Harbaugh's staff shakeup affected Michigan recruiting?* When Luke Montgomery pledges on Feb. 17 what can we expect?* Who wins the Super Bowl?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!Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

Occasionally we solicit questions for the Bucknuts Morning Five via The Front Row message board. Today is one of those days. What are expectations for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in year one in 2022? We start with that one. Also on the docket:* Which players need to step up most for the Buckeyes this season?* What are our best memories of the former Ohio State players who will be playing in the Super Bowl for the Bengals?* What in the world is going on at Michigan?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.