Bucknuts Morning 5

Luke Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio.Findlay High is actually three miles closer to the college in Ann Arbor than The Ohio State University in Columbus. Our vibe is proximity won't be the determining factor in his college decision. Ohio's top Class of 2023 prospect has announced Feb.17 as his commitment date. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman boasts a who's who of finalists: Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Clemson and Oklahoma. The Top247 ranks Montgomery as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio. He is tabbed as the country's No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 62 prospect overall per the 247Sports Composite.Duane Long is here to put all of that in context before commenting on possible Ohio State standouts, Jim Harbaugh's goofy offseason and who wins the Super Bowl.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We have talked a lot about Ohio State's new assistant coaches and also the 2022 recruiting class. But what about the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason: safety Tanner McCalister and linebacker DeaMonte Trayanum? What can fans expect out of them during the 2022 season?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* Josh Gattis leaving Michigan to become the offensive coordinator of the Miami Hurricanes. This means the Wolverines will now be replacing both coordinators. What does this say about Jim Harbaugh, if anything?* Speaking of OSU's new coaches, what stood out to Patrick when we met with them last week? Does he think Jim Knowles can turn around the Buckeyes' defense immediately?* Ohio State's men's basketball team looked very good in picking up a win over Maryland on Sunday. What are expectations for the Buckeyes with March Madness right around the corner?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 joins Dave Biddle for the festivities. Among the items on the agenda include:* What does JBook think about the four new assistant coaches at Ohio State? And what are his impressions of the 13 new players for the Buckeyes? (11 early-enrollees, 2 transfers.)* Is Cade Stover the odds-on favorite to be the Buckeyes' LEO (hybrid OLB/DE) in Jim Knowles' scheme?* What does JBook think about Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan after flirting with the NFL?All of that and more is coming your way on a robust version of the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State signed and then introduced several Class of 2022 commitments yesterday. But was it complete?Despite hectic travel conditions, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checks in during a layover in Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Airport en route (hopefully) to Indianapolis from our CBS Sports Digital home office in Fort Lauderdale. Wiltfong is traveling with the latest on Lebbeus Overton's big move.Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!The nation's top Class of 2023 prospect is now in the Class of 2022. The defensive tackle from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton announced his top five. Ohio State made the cut. How hard should we dream here?How should we feel about Ohio State's current '22 haul?As the dust settles from National Signing Day, Wiltfong joins from Gate E35 to let you know exactly where the Buckeyes stand.

It is late signing day, the media met with Ohio State's new assistant coaches on Monday, and today we will interview the 11 early-enrollee freshmen, plus the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason. Also, veteran players like Jerron Cage continue to announce they are returning to Ohio State for another season. As Matt Baxendell says on today's show, there is an "avalanche of good news" right now in Buckeye Nation. Let's talk all about it on the Wednesday 5ish.

We are less than 24 hours from National Signing Day and you've come to the right place. 247Sports has all the bells and whistles planned for tomorrow's all-day, extensive, exhaustive coverage of the special day. Will it be a drama-filled time for your Buckeyes? Not likely. The Buckeyes remain in the mix for several targets but none have Crystal Balls rolling towards the 614 currently.Yet, there is much to cover today ... and Duane Long is here. Others topics of discussion:* Super seniors returning/leaving: Depth charged?* Who emerges at tight end?* Left tackle locked up?* Khakis in Minneapolis?Spend 5ish with us thus 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!

Ohio State will have football media availability for the first time since the Rose Bowl late this afternoon and we are quite excited about it. We are expected to interview head coach Ryan Day, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, new offensive line coach Justin Frye, new cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and new safeties coach Perry Eliano. What are we most curious to hear about from the coaches? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* The Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl and they have four starters who are former Buckeyes. Well, five including Joe Burrow. (Hey, Burrow has a degree from OSU and was on the team for three seasons. He counts. Wait, does he count?)* Resuming a topic from Friday's show, what would Steve think about the Big Ten eliminating divisions? Or would he prefer to keep the East and West?* Steve was in West Lafayette for Ohio State's near-incredible comeback at Purdue in basketball yesterday. The Buckeyes fell short, but are we encouraged by this team overall?All

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. The high school games have been over for some time, but there is still plenty to talk about. And today the two again talk about Buckeye recruiting.On today’s show we talk:** The Buckeyes recruiting in Ohio and landing a commitment from Will Smith** Newest in-state offer Malik Hartford’s recruitment is blowing up ** Who is next Ohioan to blow up and land an offer from the Buckeyes?** Cleveland Glenville coming back - program on the rise again ** Talking NIL and what an agent says about it

The Big Ten is considering removing divisions. Would this be a good idea? Jonah Booker thinks so. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* Is Mike Macdonald going back to the Ravens a sure sign Jim Harbaugh will be taking an NFL job?* What will Ohio State's starting offensive line look like in 2022? What can Justin Frye do with the group that Greg Studrawa could not?* What are Jonah's thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2022 schedule?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

247Sports released the final rankings for the Class of 2022 and you've seen all the pomp and circumstance.For Ohio State, will it come down to quarterback? The Buckeyes reeled in a West Coast star. An Ohioan left for State College. Who will shine brighter: Devin Brown or Drew Allar?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Brown-Allar, Christen Miller, Jackson Arnold, Sonny Styles and a whole lot more.That includes an in-depth look at why Ohio State should be a solid favorite in the '22 season opener against visiting Notre Dame.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!

Ohio State has quite the interesting schedule in 2022. In fact, it might be one of the toughest slates in recent memory for the Buckeyes. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and goes game-by-game and discusses the 2022 schedule. Which contest will be the most difficult for the Buckeyes? Also on the docket:* Late signing day is exactly one week from today. Will there be any last-minute surprises?* Will Omari Abor definitely sign with OSU?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

What's ours is ours ... at least in recruiting. Ohioans capable of suiting up for the Scarlet and Gray need to do so.Case in point: Lakota West's Malik Hartford. We will explain.Will Smith, Jr., did the right thing and joined the fold. Luke Montgomery lives in Ohio. But You Know Who wants him. Badly.It's time to bring it within state borders and discuss several must gets. Duane Long provides the details. We also head south for some intrigue. 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!

We have a jam-packed agenda on today's show as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State picked up a commitment from 2023 defensive lineman Will Smith Jr. from Dublin Coffman on Sunday, giving the Buckeyes four commits in their 2023 class thus far. Smith is of course the son of the late Will Smith who was a star at Ohio State and in the NFL. Also on the docket:* Which true freshman will make the biggest impact for Ohio State in 2022?* The Joe Burrow-Dwayne Haskins debate -- which was center stage in Columbus during the spring of 2018 -- has resurfaced among OSU fans. We give our opinions as we look back how we felt at the time and our thoughts nearly four years later.* The football world is still on Jim Harbaugh watch. What will he end up doing?* Ohio State continues to get good news in terms of players returning. Nothing that will break the internet, but under-the-radar decisions that could really end up helping the 2022 Buckeyes. The latest being tight end Mitch Rossi returning for a sixth season.All of

There is much to discuss on today's show as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. Is Ohio State's 2022 recruiting class -- which is ranked No. 4 in the country -- being overlooked to a certain degree? Also on the docket:* JBook calls a current Ohio State linebacker a "natural-born head-buster." Who is he talking about?* As a Las Vegas Raiders fan who is also of course an OSU fan, does JBook want Jim Harbaugh coaching the Raiders? Or would he prefer if Harbaugh stayed at Michigan?* What position group will be under the microscope the most for the Buckeyes this spring?* There is good news on the Omari Abor front.* Do the Buckeyes need to land a tight end in the portal?* What are thoughts on OSU's 2022 offensive line? What is JBook's confidence level of Paris Johnson Jr. as the Buckeyes' starting left tackle?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State has released a new coaching staff onto the recruiting trail. There are holes to fill ... we know this.Who are the Buckeyes focused on in the Class of '23? Which QB tops their wish list? Is there going to be a focus on safety given the addition of Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator?Who better to get us rolling in '23 than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong? He offers up the latest on: Jackson Arnold, Caleb Downs, Brandon Inniss, Keon Keely, Arch Manning, Tackett Curtis and more.Get smarter on Ohio State recruiting by listening to this podcast.

Ohio State made a bit of an under-the-radar move on Tuesday when they hired Matt Guerrieri as senior defensive advisor and analyst. And in our opinion, it was an excellent hiring. Guerrieri is leaving Duke where he was the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* A lot of Buckeye players have decided to return for the 2022 season which is obviously good news.* How do things look at defensive tackle for Ohio State in 2022?* Will Jim Harbaugh stay at Michigan or leave for the Las Vegas Raiders?* Will Omari Abor definitely sign with Ohio State in exactly two weeks?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

You can definitely call it a large announcement. Offensive lineman Dawand Jones announced yesterday he will be returning to Ohio State. That means the expected starting offensive line is intact for the 2022 season. What does Duane Long think of Jones's decision and how the front five will come together. Can this group be the reason for the return of an elite rushing attack?We dive deep on that. Plus, what does Duane think of the staff overhaul and the offer to local legacy Will Smith, Jr.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

You asked and he's here to answer. The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, answers your questions from The Front Row message board on today's show. (We apologize that we could not get to all of the questions, but we hit as many as we could.) A lot of ground is covered, including the ethics that come with being a recruiting reporter, the latest with Omari Abor, A.J. Harris, Christen Miller and others, whether OSU is looking for a tight end in the transfer portal and more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is not messing around this offseason. The Buckeyes had the No. 52 total defense in the country in 2021, and Day has overhauled his coaching staff on that side of the ball. In fact, only defensive line coach Larry Johnson remains as a holdover on the defensive staff. Everyone else is out, including linebackers coach Al Washington and Kerry Coombs. Coming to Columbus are safeties coach Perry Eliano from Cincinnati and cornerbacks coach Tim Walton -- a former OSU corner -- from the Jacksonville Jaguars.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of the Buckeyes' coaching moves and more on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State added a coach this morning from nearby Cincinnati. Perry Eliano is the new safeties coach. What's Eliano's reputation? How is he on the recruiting trail? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong knows Eliano well and has plenty to say about the addition.Wiltfong also breaks down the addition of Justin Frye - an Indiana native - and how he could help bring more talent to the WHAC.Also: * Will Omari Abor stick with his Ohio State commitment?* Is Christen Miller a legit option for the Buckeyes?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!