Bucknuts Morning 5

Michigan State is coming to Columbus tomorrow in a matchup of top-7 teams and Jonah Booker is confident Ohio State will do well. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the OSU-MSU matchup and give a final score prediction. Also on the docket:* Jameson Williams saying Ohio State fans "disowned" him.* Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave having a good chance at becoming the first trio of wide receivers on the same team in Big Ten history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season.* Which OSU offensive line are we going to see these next two weeks?* Lathan Ransom is stepping up at the right time for the Buckeyes.* Jack Miller has been reinstated to the team after a two-game suspension.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's all about The Shoe this weekend.Marquee B1G matchup against another highly-rated College Football Playoff contender?Check.Prospect guest list that includes arguably the top quarterback and wide receiver on Ohio State's board?Check.** Check this out on Devin Brown, the quarterback target. Our Mark Porter broke down his tape and the results were ... impressive. **Enjoying a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to put the red carpet in context and attempt to continue picking every Ohio State game accurately?Check and check.Basking in the glow of adding arguably Ohio's top football player to the Buckeyes?Check?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State remained fourth in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. We know the Buckeyes will be in if they win out, but how important will seeding be? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* If Cincinnati wins out, will the Bearcats most likely be in?* What are midweek thoughts on the upcoming matchup with Michigan State?* What game concerns us most? MSU or Michigan?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Was that performance standard for the rest of the season?Is Michigan State headed for a similar fate to Purdue?Is this weekend a Heisman Trophy showdown?Where will Ohio State be in the College Football Playoff rankings released later this evening?Will Alabama beat Georgia in the SEC title game?How big of commitment is Sonny Styles?Questions abound.Thankfully, Duane Long is here in his usual spot with the answers. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

As usual on a Monday during football season, there is a bevy of Ohio State news to discuss. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to take a look back on the Buckeyes' win over Purdue, plus:* What are thoughts specifically about OSU's offense?* What about the defense?* We look ahead to the game against Michigan State in Columbus on Saturday where the Buckeyes are favored by a robust 19.5 points.* Which four teams will make the College Football Playoff in our view?* Who will be the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator in 2022?* Ohio State landed its third commitment in the 2023 class and he's a great one (and a Buckeye legacy). None other than Sonny Styles from Pickerington Central, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety and the No. 8 overall recruit in the country in his class.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Welcome back, Garrett Wilson. The receiver returned to the lineup after a week's hiatus and helped lead Ohio State's offense to a dominant, 59-31 victory over visiting Purdue. But don't let the final score fool you. With more than seven minutes left in the second quarter, the Buckeyes had a five-touchdown lead.It was over.What do we make of the performance? How does it affect Ohio State's quest for B1G and CFP crowns? Also: Saturday got off to an unreal start when Sonny Styles committed to Ohio State. Matt Baxendell - you may know him as The People's Champ - is here to put all things Buckeyes into perspective.Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

The Friday podcast is loaded with Ohio State football chatter as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the items on the docket:* Every game is now a playoff game for the Buckeyes and that equates to a boatload of fun.* What is the level of concern for the Purdue game tomorrow? What are our final score predictions?* What is up with OSU's offensive line?* While the O-line is not playing up to expectations, the defensive line absolutely is.* What are JBook's thoughts on the Buckeyes' back seven on defense? Did you know Ohio State has the highest-rated corner tandem in the Big Ten? Well, now you do. Jonah will explain more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

The Class of 2022 is hitting the recruiting stretch run just as Ohio State's schedule toughens in the regular season's final three weeks.Luckily, today's guest is adept talking both subjects.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong shares the latest recruiting vibes on Jadyn Davis, Hero Kanu, Caden Curry and Carson Hinzman before the Indiana native provides an in-depth breakdown of Purdue.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

The Wednesday podcast features Gee Scott Sr. and there is plenty to discuss as he joins Dave Biddle. Ohio State moved up to No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings and there appears to be no doubt that if the Buckeyes win out, they're in. Also on the docket:* Is Mr. Scott surprised Oklahoma is ranked No. 8, behind four one-loss teams?* Ohio State's defense is coming around. They are now No. 47 in total defense and No. 19 in scoring defense.* Does C.J. Stroud need to be somewhat of a threat to run in order for OSU to achieve its goals this season?* Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off one of the best performances by a WR in Ohio State history. Mr. Scott is not surprised.* The Buckeyes' offensive line seems to be struggling. Why?* Thoughts on the matchup with Purdue, who is ranked No. 19 in the CFP.All of that and more is coming your way on a loaded version of the Wednesday 5ish.

All goals remain. That's the macro look at Ohio State.Duane Long is here to take on the micro. * With a few days to soak it in ... what do we make of the win over Nebraska?* The Buckeyes offense has dominated lesser opponents and done just enough against more formidable foes. What's the deal?* How does Michigan State's loss to Purdue affect your view of the rest of the season. Also ... what does Duane think of Purdue?* College Football Playoff rankings will be updated later this evening. Will the Buckeyes move up into the top four?All that and more as we tackle Tuesday.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State's defense continues to make strides in the right direction. The Buckeyes lead the nation in sacks and have simply been better overall since Matt Barnes took over as the shot caller. If this continues, is it as simple as Ryan Day will officially promote Barnes to defensive coordinator next season? Are we getting ahead of ourselves? Of course. That's what we do around here.On the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming off one of the best performances for an OSU wide receiver in the history of the program. That's obviously excellent news. The not-so-good news is the offensive line has now struggled in back-to-back performances in the run blocking department. What is to make of the offensive moving forward this season?Also, the Buckeyes will face off against Purdue this Saturday at the Horseshoe. What are thoughts on this matchup?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle.

Ohio State got the job done in Lincoln early Saturday afternoon with a 26-17 win over host Nebraska.The most important result: All season goals remain intact.But let's try and provide some context here. Where are the Buckyes on their quest for B1G and CFP titles?What did we learn about the crew in Lincoln?What can expect going forward from Purdue (the next opponent) and the rest of the slate?We called in The People's Champ -- Matt Baxendell -- to put the win in perspective before a deep dive into B1G and national results from yesterday.Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

With four games remaining in the regular season, where can Ohio State improve the most on each side of the ball. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* Give predictions on the Buckeyes' matchup at Nebraska tomorrow.* Was JBook surprise that OSU was ranked No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's time again for your favorite recruiting exercise: 'The In-or-Out Game' with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.When it comes to this game, simple is good. We give Wiltfong a name remaining on Ohio State's Class of 2022 recruiting board. The question: As of RIGHT NOW, are they in the class or out?We hit all the names in order of 247Sports Composite rating - 15 names in all.That's not all. We get Wiltfong's College Football Playoff selection vibes before talking Buckeyes-Huskers with the trip to Lincoln looming.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State received very good news when the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2021 were released last night. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 5, meaning if they win out, they will be in the CFP. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

We've had a few days to think about it. What do we make of the win over Penn State?We know what the national vibe is: Ohio State was the only top 25 team to win on Saturday ... and drop in the rankings released yesterday. Ohio State won ... dropped one spot. Penn State lost ... dropped two spots. Makes sense.Duane Long is here to offer his perspective: What to make of the win? What does it mean going forward? ALSO: Ohio State's red carpet guest list was a true stunner. Duane lets you know who he's focused on as the trail heats up down the stretch.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State beat Penn State 33-24, but fell a spot in the AP poll. The rankings that really matter -- those from the College Football Playoff committee -- will be released on Tuesday. Where will the Buckeyes be ranked? Will they be sixth like they are in the AP poll? Fifth like the Coaches poll? Higher? Lower?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* Additional thoughts on the win over the Nittany Lions. What did we like from the Buckeyes? What did we not like?* Why is C.J. Stroud showing no willingness to run? Is that coming from the coaches, or does he simply have no interest in running?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Did you wake up relieved? Excited? Disappointed? Confused?What to make of Ohio State beating Penn State, 33-24, last night at The Shoe. Let's be straight: A win over Penn State is always cause for celebration. But when Ohio State's offense consistently fails to get it done in red zone and its third-down defense is severely lacking ... uneasiness sets in. So we called in The People's Champ -Matt Baxendell - to put the win in perspective before a deep dive into B1G and national results from yesterday.Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

There is much to discuss on the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. The No. 5 Buckeyes will host No. 20 Penn State tomorrow night and OSU is favored by 18.5 points. What can be expected out of what we thought would be a matchup of top-5 teams as recently as three weeks ago?Also, what do fans need to know about the big recruiting weekend that is in store for the Buckeyes? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

We are happy to welcome in Tyler Donohue from Lions247 to help break down the matchup between No. 5 Ohio State and No. 20 Penn State. Patrick Murphy hosts the show.