Bucknuts Morning 5

It's Ohio State's biggest recruiting weekend since ... ever? Given what's gone on the last few season, it certainly feels that way. Ohio State hosts Penn State this weekend for a classic B1G tussle under the lights. Expect The Shoe to be at its best.So why not invite a who's who of prospects on Ohio State's radar?The list of expected attendees - the list is so long you have to go here to take it in - rivals any guest list in memory.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide the most comprehensive preview you can get in the time allotted.Ohio State may have invested in red carpet sales given who's expected in Columbus.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

There are a lot of interesting topics to tackle as Gee Scott Sr. joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is on a roll and has the third-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy. One person who is not surprised in the least is Mr. Scott.* As for the Buckeyes' night game against Penn State this Saturday, how much of an impact can a scene like that have on a recruit? * Ohio State's defense is much improved, but they haven't been tested by a good offense lately. What can we expect from this unit moving forward?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Indiana was supposed to have a defense ready to test Ohio State.If that was a test, your Buckeyes got an A+.It's more likely this weekend's tussle with visiting Penn State at The Shoe is a revelatory experience.Duane Long is here to put the win over Indiana in context and preview Penn State as Ohio State begins a much more impactful slate of games. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

They've been beating up on so-so teams, but while your attention was elsewhere, Ohio State has quietly rounded into Playoff form thanks to a post-Oregon staff change and an offensive recharging.Host: Trey Scott  Guest: Patrick MurphyFollow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!

Are we witnessing not only the best offense in college football this season, but the best offense in Ohio State history? It sure appears so and it's a lot of fun to watch.Also, the defense is much improved since the early stages of the season and that is a good thing. However, the Buckeyes have played some really bad offenses recently -- such as Indiana this past Saturday -- so how much do we really know about the defense at this stage?Speaking of bad offenses, Penn State is coming to town this Saturday night and Ohio State is favored by 18 points over the Nittany Lions. Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country as recently as three weeks ago, but has dropped to 20th after consecutive losses, including a 20-18 defeat to Illinois in an NCAA-record nine overtimes.Speaking of college football overtime rules, do they need to be changed. An argument for "hell yes" is made on today's show.Dave Biddle flies solo on the Monday 5ish to bring you all of that and more.

Not exactly a rusty effort, was it?Ohio State emerged from the bye week rested and ready. Host Indiana suffered the brunt as the Buckeyes won, 54-7, after tallying 44 points before halftime. Offensive dominance has become routine and a matter of national acceptance. The defense? After an early hiccup that group dominated the Hoosiers.Who better to break down the win and what it means than Matt Baxendell - The People's Champ? Bax reviews the trip to Bloomington and the rest of yesterday's college football landscape before we pitch it forward to next week's tussle with Penn State and beyond.Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

It is Ohio State at Indiana tomorrow night and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to give predictions on the Buckeyes vs. Hoosiers, plus:* Would James Franklin -- who is a Pennsylvania native -- be willing to leave Penn State for USC?* Is OSU defensive end Tyreke Smith going to finish the season strong after a disappointing start?* It has been a big week of recruiting for the Buckeyes and we give a full review.* Can Ohio State get back in the mix for QB recruit Drew Allar?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State has heated up on the recruiting trail, adding Class of 2022 commitments from Kenyatta Jackson and Avery Henry in the last 48 hours.Why stop now? The Buckeyes have also amped their QB recruiting for the class in the wake of Quinn Ewers' move to the Class of 2021 (and Ohio State).Medina's Drew Allar was offered on Sept. 8. Our Mark Porter has a complete video breakdown of Allar you can see here. But Ohio State offered another QB - Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon's Devin Brown - nine days ago. Brown is a USC commitment. Penn State commitment Allar and Brown were also big risers in yesterday's Top247 update. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Brown, Top247 movement and the latest on Zion and Zachariah Branch before Porter joins us after the break for a deep dive on Allar. *** Make sure to check out: PORTER'S EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BREAKDOWN on DREW ALLAR.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The good news continues to roll in for Ohio State. Head coach Ryan Day informed the media on Tuesday that cornerback Cameron Brown and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett -- who each went down with injuries against Maryland on Nov. 9 -- are expected to return for the Buckeyes this week against Indiana. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* The commitment of high 4-star edge rusher Kenyatta Jackson on Tuesday vaulted OSU from eighth to fifth in the 247Sports Composite team rankings for the 2022 class. More importantly, the Buckeyes are now just slightly behind Alabama for the best class in the nation based on average player ranking.* Ohio State's linebackers seem to be trending in the right direction. But how big of a concern is depth for Al Washington's group? And why isn't Palaie Gaoteote playing more?* What are Bax's thoughts on the matchup with Indiana this week?* There is an interesting thread on The Front Row message board comparing Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson and Texas' Bi

High four-star defensive end recruit Kenyatta Jackson from the 2022 class will announce his decision today at 2 p.m. ET on CBS HQ. Are the signs pointing in Ohio State's direction? You had better believe it. Duane Long and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus:* What are Duane's thoughts on how the Buckeyes' 2022 class is shaping up thus far?* What are Duane's takes on OSU's matchup with Indiana this week?* Is this about where we thought C.J. Stroud would be at this point in his development? Is he better? Worse?All of that and more is coming your way on the Tuesday 5ish.

Ohio State will travel to Indiana this Saturday to take on a Hoosier team that everyone expected would be good this season ... but has not been. The Buckeyes are favored by 20.5 points and have a win probability of 90.3 percent over Indiana, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to break down the matchup, plus:* It sounds like the Buckeyes are losing running back Marcus Crowley with an injury, but will likely be getting RB Miyan Williams back from the proverbial doghouse.* What are our takeaways on Matt Barnes as OSU's defensive coordinator thus far.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Halfway through the regular season, what are the biggest pleasant surprises for Ohio State on each side of the ball? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* Which four teams will make the College Football Playoff this season?* The Buckeyes should have Miyan Williams back for the Indiana game. What will that mean?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Crystal Balls are rolling. Several Class of 2022 targets are ready to cap their recruitment with a much-ballyhooed commitment.Who will land at Ohio State?Who will land elsewhere?Who can put it all in perspective?Prospects in question: Xavier Nwankpa, Kenyatta Jackson, Enai White, Omari Abor. That's four of the nation's top 45 players in the Class of 2022.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide answers.

We are very happy to welcome in Monica Daniels, mother of Paris Johnson Jr., and Gee Scott Sr. -- father of Gee Scott Jr. -- to today's show for a wide-ranging 20-minute conversation. What are Ohio State's players up to during the off week? (Hint, it's not exactly an off week for them.) Does it seem as though the Buckeyes are beginning to peak at the right time in what appears to be a wide-open race in college football?Also, what are thoughts on players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness from a parents' perspective? And just how close are OSU's parents as a group?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State has completed half of its regular season schedule. Six games. Five wins.With a week off to rest and prep for visiting Indiana and the rest of the second-half slate, we take stock of where the Buckeyes currently stand.Do all season goals remain intact?Who will emerge after the break?Which opponent will be the biggest hurdle?We get into those questions and much more with Duane Long.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!!!

Paraphrasing the late Dennis Green, the 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes are who we thought they'd be. Now, it took half the regular season to get there, but there is no doubt Ryan Day's squad has rounded into form.Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the 66-17 rout of Maryland and what can be expected from the Buckeyes moving forward this year.How great is this Ohio State offense and quarterback C.J. Stroud?What is standing out about the Buckeyes' defense?Also, what is the toughest remaining game on OSU's schedule? Dare we say it's The Game? Or might it be Penn State or someone else?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

What a difference a day can make. Ohio State looked every bit of possible conference champion and CFP contender on Saturday against visiting Maryland. The Buckeyes won, 66-17, as C.J. Stroud and the offense stage a clinic before over 100,000 sun-drenched devotees.Elsewhere on the B1G and national scenes ... wow. Upheaval.The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to put the Buckeyes and everyone else in context.Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, ‘Nutters!

Our Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen react to Ohio State's impressive 66-17 win over visiting Maryland

What exactly is going on with Ohio State redshirt freshman running back Miyan Williams? Jonah Booker says it's a mystery. But one thing that is clear is that the Buckeyes are going to need Williams this season so hopefully everything is fine with the Cincinnati native. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss that situation, plus:* Emeka Egbuka is Ohio State's best kick returner since ...?* What are early impressions about the job Matt Barnes is doing calling the defense?* Ronnie Hickman is emerging as a star for the Buckeyes.* Predictions of OSU's home game tomorrow against Maryland.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State hosts B1G foe Maryland this weekend. Those Terps should not expect the red carpet.The Buckeyes will also host several coveted recruiting targets on Saturday. Their expectations for red carpet love should be high.Who is on the guest list? Are we on commitment watch? Speaking of impending commitments ... where should we be looking?Can Ohio State win a spirited Midwest recruiting battle with Notre Dame and Iowa?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide wisdom on those and several other topics - including who wins between Iowa and Penn State this Saturday in Iowa City.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters.