Bucknuts Morning 5

It was a huge recruiting weekend for Ohio State and we look back on it on today's show. What is the latest with 4-star safeties Zion Branch and Xavier Nwankpa? What about 5-star defensive lineman Omari Abor?Also, the Buckeyes want at least four offensive linemen in their 2022 class and they have just one so far. Three OLs took visits to Columbus this weekend that OSU could land: Zach Rice, Aamil Wagner and George Fitzpatrick.And to close the show, we take a close look at Ohio State's 2021 linebackers. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

The massive recruiting month has kicked off for Ohio State. What do you need to know about what has happened so far? What might transpire in the near future? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Was yesterday a holiday in Columbus? It certainly felt like it.With June's arrival removing pandemic restrictions, Ohio State held two camps for recruits yesterday. Did anything interesting happen?Did two Class of 2023 quarterbacks receive offers? Is Ohio State working St. Louis for another DB? Could Indiana produce two Buckeye defensive linemen in one class?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to put all of Wednesday's festivities in context before sharing an interesting opinion out of the Quinn Ewers camp.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The huge recruiting weekend is just two days away for Ohio State as the Buckeyes look to build on their already-stellar 2022 recruiting class, and get things kicked off with their 2023 class. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that, what makes Quinn Ewers so special and much more.

It's June 1 and we are thankful. Pandemic restrictions on college recruits visits campuses have been lifted. Ohio State begins a month that may top all others when it comes to visitor count.The list of expected visitors read's like a who's who list of college football prospects and we are here for all of it.Also: C.J. Stroud and Quinn Ewers are really, really good quarterbacks. They showed that - again - over the holiday weekend.

It is Memorial Day, so first and foremost we thank all the men and women who gave their life in the line of duty for our country. It is also an Ohio State football podcast, so Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle delve into the huge recruiting weekend the Buckeyes will gave next weekend, plus the fact that is the 10-year anniversary of Jim Tressel's departure from Ohio State.All of that and more is coming your way on the Memorial Day 5ish.

Ohio State released a ton of information following a FOIA request regarding communications between the likes of Gene Smith, Dr. Kristina Johnson, Kevin Warren, Ryan Day and many others about the Big Ten's 2020 football season. How did all of the information make Ohio State look? Pretty darn good. Warren? Not so much.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to unpack all of that and much more.

We know Quinn Ewers is going to be a Buckeye. But will he come to college with his high school security blanket?It's possible. Southlake (Texas) wide receiver Landon Samson is on Ohio State's radar and has his camp visit to Columbus scheduled.What does 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong think of Samson's chance to earn an offer at camp? We asked. Steve answered.Also: Several new names have popped up on Ohio State's Class of 2023 quarterback radar. Which ones and why? Steve offers details after attending the Quarterback Collective event in his native Indianapolis this past weekend.Steve also has an update on key running back target Omarion Hampton.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What are the pros and cons of college football players being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish to do a deep dive on that. And yes, there are plenty of pros and cons to discuss in what is going to be a major change to the sport we know.

Once again, Bucknutters have come through.We asked for questions. You delivered.Duane Long and I tackled J.T. Tuimoloa's recruitment, marquee early college football matchups, how Ohio State's defense and Kerry Coombs will fare this season and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We welcome Gee Scott Sr. back on the show today as Mr. Scott gives his thoughts on name-image-likeness coming to college football, the pros and cons of the transfer portal, his son -- Gee Scott Jr. -- moving to tight end for the Buckeyes, the latest on J.T. Tuimoloau and much more.It's a 30-plus-minute show that you will not want to miss.

Comparing TreVeyon Henderson to Saquon Barkley? Hey, don't blame us. Mark Pantoni did it. And we're all about it.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to discuss that, more about Ohio State's running backs, the latest with J.T. Tuimoloau and more.

247Sports has updated Class of 2023 recruiting rankings. What does that mean for the Buckeyes?Well, we've brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to tell you just that. So what do you need to do? Refer to this rankings update from our very own Bill Kurelic. Steve and I go through each slide to feature who Bucknutters really need to know.Among the many high-profile names Wiltfong drops Buckeye-related knowledge on: Lebbeus Overton, Sonny Styles, Luke Montgomery, Treyaun Webb, Josh Padilla, Brenan Vernon, Carnell Tate, Brandon Iniss ... and several more! Also: Which quarterbacks are on Ohio State's 2023 radar?Spend 5ish wth us this a..m, 'Nutters!

Cornerback Akayleb Evans from Tulsa has entered the transfer portal and has received offers from Texas, Notre Dame, Nebraska and others. Could Ohio State be interested?Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that, expectations for Zach Harrison in 2021, expectations for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and more.

You asked. We answered.Bucknutters submitted numerous question for me and Duane on The Front Row. Like every time we do this, the questions were excellent.Among those we tackled:* Will Palaie Gaoetete be a Buckeye?* Is Julian Fleming headed for stardom?* Which B1G road game will be toughest?* Can Jaxon Smith-Njigba amass 40 receptions this season?* Zach Harrison: Truth or fiction?* Does Kyle McCord have real chances win the starting QB gig?* What is Duane's favorite Kentucky bourbon?There's even more and as you can tell, no subject was spared.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What is the latest on Palaie Gaoteote and J.T. Tuimoloau? What 2022 wide receiver could join Ohio State's class soon? How big of a month will June be for the Buckeyes on the recruiting front and who might be on commit watch next month?The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish to discuss that and more.

It was certainly an interesting day yesterday for Buckeye Nation. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the situation involving a massage therapist who is accused of giving improper massages to Ohio State football players. Also on the agenda:* Will Ohio State land linebacker transfer Palaie Gaoteoto?* What does JBook think of the Buckeyes' current collection of linebackers?* Why is the OSU-Oregon game slated for noon and is not a night game?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Can Ryan Day and Co. do it again?Ohio State secured a commitment from Quinn Ewers, the nation's top Class of 2022 quarterback. The top signal caller in 2023 is American QB royalty: Arch Manning, the grandson of Archie, nephew of Peyton and Eli.Do the Buckeyes have a legit shot to pull Manning out of his native New Orleans.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, Crystal Balls rolling towards Columbus and a whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

How will Ohio State's secondary look in 2021? Which players will step up as stars or at least solid starters? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to take a close look at the Buckeyes' DBs on today's show. Are we buying the projections that Sevyn Banks will be a first-round pick next year? How good will Josh Proctor be this fall? Who else are we counting on from DB coach Matt Barnes' room?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

It's that time again. Duane and Dan have emerged from the BM5 Bunker after hours of exhaustive research to bring you a glimpse of Ohio State's future. Both of us have five Ohio State predictions for next season. Individual achievements and group efforts will be recognized. We do this show annually and while occasionally accurate it has been consistently entertaining (we hope).Also: We discuss To'o To'o deciding there's no place like home in Tuscaloosa.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!