Bucknuts Morning 5

Ohio State made it official on Tuesday: Justin Frye is the Buckeyes' new offensive line coach and will also hold the title of associate head coach for offense. What do we think of this development? We like it. A lot.Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss Frye coming to OSU, Bax eats a heaping portion of crow for a prediction he made and more.All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

The college football season is over. The Dawgs were officially 'let out.' Georgia defeated Alabama, 33-18, in Monday night's championship.We are legally obligated to address and figure out how it affects Ohio State. Duane Long is here to comment on Georgia's win before we get into:** Greg Studrawa's exit ...** Justin Frye's arrival ...** Adding Carson Hinzman and Hero Kanu ...** Duane's super-strong take that made us say: 'Wow.'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!

We are very happy to welcome in two special guests to the show today: Brian Schottenstein and Cardale Jones. We are dubbing them the "Two-Man Dream Team." Why? Schottenstein is starting a charitable NIL fund for Ohio State athletics and he announced on Saturday that Jones will be his right-hand man in the venture. Brian and Cardale join Dave Biddle to discuss what this means for the Buckeyes, how fans can get involved, further details on the NIL fund and much more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

All signs are pointing toward Justin Frye taking over as Ohio State's new offensive line coach, replacing Greg Studrawa. What do we think about this pending hire? We like it. A lot. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Frye development, plus:* Is Kerry Coombs next to leave the Buckeyes' staff?* How is future OSU quarterback Devin Brown looking at the All-American Bowl practices?* Speaking of the AA Bowl, will Hero Kanu select the Buckeyes during the game tomorrow?* Thoughts on safety Tanner McCallister following Jim Knowles to Ohio State.* And we finish the show with something called NIL gone wild.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Everything is bigger in Texas, right? If you are talking Ohio State's contingent at The All American Game in San Antonio you are right on. You know the names: Devin Brown, Caleb Burton, Jyaire Brown, Caden Curry, Kyion Grayes, Tegra Tshabola, Carson Hinzman, Kojo Antwi, Jyaire Brown and George Fitzpatrick. Future Buckeyes ready to show what they're made of. Plus, could Hero Kanu join the fold during Saturday's game (broadcast on NBC at 1 p.m. EST)? We feel good about that impending decision.And we feel good about 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checking in this morning from San Antonio to talk all things Buckeyes and what it's like to travel alongside The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting ... our very own Bill Kurelic.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Our Patrick Murphy tested postive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, but that can't slow him down. Patrick joins Dave Biddle to discuss a variety of topics, including Ohio State landing 4-star offensive lineman Carson Hinzman, the Buckeyes being the favorite to land 4-star defensive tackle Hero Kanu who will announce his decision at Saturday's All-American Bowl, how OSU's win in the Rose Bowl gives them much needed momentum going into the 2022 season, and thoughts on Jim Knowles taking over the Buckeyes' defense and when the media might get a chance to speak with him for the first time.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

How do you blend Rose Bowl glow with high-level recruiting while navigating the transfer portal?It won't be easy. But that's what Duane Long is here to do.**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!**We take a look back at Saturday night's thrilling win over Utah and preview what's going on at The All American Bowl in San Antonio before Duane gives you three Buckeyes that need to emerge in '22.It's a power-packed show. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

It has already been a fantastic 2022 for Ohio State. The Buckeyes had a thrilling, come-from-behind win over Utah in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Then on Sunday, OSU got a commitment from Omari Abor, who is the No. 4 edge rusher and the No. 38 overall prospect in the country in the 2022 class.Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and does a deep dive on the Rose Bowl, an in-depth look-ahead to the 2022 season for the Buckeyes, and what an important get Abor was for the program.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins Lance Glinn to discuss Abor's commitment to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes, the impact he could make early on, and if he could be next up in a long line of great Ohio State defensive linemen!Host: Lance GlinnGuests: Brian DohnFollow 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!

Never in doubt, right?Right?OK, maybe not. Ohio State defeated Utah, 48-45, in the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. Epic, record-breaking performances? Check.Old problems rearing their ugly head? Check.Resilience shown by the victors? Check.It was a bowl game for the ages and used every second of the clock to determine the winner: Your Buckeyes.The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, is here to wax poetic on the game, the future and so much more.Get your Buckeye vibes out with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Ohio State has been chasing Omari Abor for the entire recruiting cycle. How will the chase end?We will find out Sunday ... kinda. Abor will commit live at the Under Armour All-America Game on ESPN2 with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. EST.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the latest, including how Sunday's announcement is just another step in the process.We discuss the Under Armour event - Gabe Powers, C.J. Hicks and Kenyatta Jackson are there - plus next week's All-American Bowl in Texas before introducing you to a pair of key 2024 targets and predicting who emerges victorious in the Rose Bowl.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

A sure sign that the apocalypse is near? The People's Champ of Buckeye Nation, Matt Baxendell, is picking Utah to upset Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Bax joins Dave Biddle to explain his horrible prediction, talk about the opt-outs for OSU, expectations for the 2022 season and more.All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State and Utah meet in the Rose Bowl on Friday at 5 p.m. EST.Make sure you have a program. Ohio State will be without four standouts that opted to prep for the 2022 NFL Draft. There will be different names in usual places.Duane Long is here to share vibes on personnel and the opposition as the Grandaddy beckons.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State is just five days away from playing Utah in the Rose Bowl and there is much to discuss on today's show as Dave Biddle flies solo. First and foremost, the Buckeyes received a very nice gift on Christmas Day when DeaMonte Trayanum announced he was transferring from Arizona State to OSU and will play linebacker for the Buckeyes. What can be expected of him? We discuss that, plus:* We've talked a lot about Jim Knowles, who will take over as Ohio State's defensive coordinator on Jan. 2. But let's talk about him even more because this appears to be a grand slam home run of a hire.* How motivated is OSU to play in the Rose Bowl and how confident should you be in the Buckeyes this Saturday?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Has Ohio State identified its coach in the secondary for next season?Possibly.The Buckeyes are exploring all talent acquisitions avenues available and these days that means a lot more than just the recruiting trail. The transfer portal is a new way of life and Ohio State is learning to live with it like all programs have to.That means possible Oklahoma State Cowboys en route alongside new Buckeyes defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. It means Ohioans who left for college possibly returning home to finish. It means a whole new world.There's nobody better to offer navigation of this new scene than Bill Kurelic. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting joins us to disperse quality info on portal permutations and how Ohio State plans cap the Class of 2022 recruiting cycle.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!

Much has changed in college football over the last year or so. Major changes that have completely shifted the landscape of the sport we live. Players being able to transfer one time without sitting out a season. Players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness, and boosters more than willing to help their favorite program reel in recruits using NIL money.While it is a good time to be a college football player, what about the sport itself? Is it as great as it always was? Even better? Worse? Too early to tell? What might the future hold?Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for an in-depth discussion on this matter, plus we look ahead to Ohio State's Rose Bowl matchup against Utah and more.All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

You asked. We answered. Boom ... that's a show.Bucknutters submitted great questions for today's BM5. Duane Long and I did our best to tackle.Among the topics covered:* Kyle McCord vs. Devin Brown* Class of 2022 impact freshmen* Greg Studrawa ... vibes?* Who replaces Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson?* Who among designated stars gets drafted first?* How badly did we miss Josh Proctor?And that's not all! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are 12 days away from Ohio State's matchup against Utah in the Rose Bowl, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about the game, plus:* Steve was midflight on his way to Las Vegas on Thursday when word came down that Ohio State's basketball game against Kentucky was canceled due to a COVID breakout within OSU's program. He tells that interesting story, meaning not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. (Don't worry; it's G rated.)* How big a concern is this moving forward for not just college basketball, but perhaps the college football bowl season?* Which OSU football players are on the fence regarding whether to come back next season or turn pro?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Are they staying at Ohio State or leaving for the NFL? We learned Thursday evening that cornerback Cameron Brown is returning for a fifth season, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. What about defensive end Zach Harrison, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Sevyn Banks?Also, which players -- if any -- might sit out the Rose Bowl for the Buckeyes?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the Urban Meyer fallout in Jacksonville and whether Meyer will ever coach again, Jim Knowles taking over OSU's defense in 2022 and more.All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

What a 24-hour gauntlet that was. Ohio State emerged from the first day of the Early Signing Period with the nation's No. 4 overall class. It's a historic class for linebackers ... but is missing a certain cornerback. Where to from here because this class is not done.Also, Ryan Day met with the media yesterday afternoon to touch on the '22 class, Rose Bowl prep and other offseason tribulations. Oh yeah ... Urban Meyer got fired last night. We bring in Bill Kurelic and Steve Helwagen to address the latest on several fronts.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!