Bucknuts Morning 5

Spring Practice is rolling. So is recruiting. Let's do this.Mark Porter's latest offer evaluation has him making Orlando Pace comparisons. Is Payton Kirkland that dude?Kiyaunta Goodwin seems Lexington-bound. Choosing the Wildcats over Ohio State?Ryan Day went into great detail yesterday about every Buckeye's personal depth chart journey. Who do we think he was addressing?Is Craig Young the new and improved Tyler Moeller?Duane Long is here to wax poetic on each of these subjects.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State kicked off its final week of spring practice Monday morning and our Steve Helwagen is there covering it for us. We will also speak with head coach Ryan Day following practice. In the meantime, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the Monday 5ish to delve into what has stood out most to us during spring ball thus far. Topics include but are not limited to quarterback, running back, linebackers and defensive backs.

With Harry Miller missing spring with a minor injury, Matthew Jones has been getting first-team reps at center for Ohio State. Miller is expected to be healthy for the beginning of camp in August. Will he be the starting center, or will it be Jones?That is one of the many questions Jonah Booker answers as he joins Dave Biddle for his usual visit on the Friday 5ish.

Want to start on Ohio State's offensive line? You need to wait your turn. Some recruits are not interested in waiting, apparently.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is on vacation so we had to bring in the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - our very own Bill Kurelic - to clarify some big recruit info. And we mean big: Kiyaunta Goodwin.Get the latest on Goodwin before The Dean previews recruiting depth charts aplenty and what promises to be the most star-studded recruiting event since well before everything got whacky.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Spring football for Ohio State is more than halfway over, and the spring game is set for a week from Saturday (April 17). Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to look at recent position changes for the Buckeyes (such as Craig Young repping with the safeties and not the linebackers, although he will play a hybrid OLB/safety role) thoughts on the 2021 offensive line (we will meet with OL coach Greg Studrawa and several O-linemen today) and much more.All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Our staffers got access to Ohio State practice yesterday: Buckeyes. Football. Pads. Whistles. Glory.Thirty-three whole minutes to observe and scrutinize.Now?Now we overreact! Was it just practice reps for the quarterbacks? Sure. But that doesn't stop Duane Long from developing vibes.We've had a look. What do we think? Strengths? Weaknesses? A new hype train to get on the tracks?It's all here for you.Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters!

We're talking about practice. Not a game, not a game, not a game. We're talking about practice.Yes, that's right. Ohio State will open its practice Monday morning to select members of the media and Bucknuts will be there. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's edition of the Monday 5ish to give the latest on what has been happening during spring ball for the Buckeyes so far and more.

It has been a week of breaking news on Bucknuts, including our Patrick Murphy's report on Thursday that Sevyn Banks and Kamryn Babb will miss the remainder of spring practice due to injuries. Our Jonah Booker has also been dropping inside intel this week, including news at the quarterback and running back positions for the Buckeyes.On the Friday 5ish, JBook and Dave Biddle talk about Murphy's report, JBook's nuggets and much more involving Buckeye spring football.

New names. Same place: The top of the list.247Sports released the initial Top247 for the Class of 2023 and the Buckeyes are already chasing a host of top 10 prospects.Quarterback target? Yep.Cornerback target? Yep.Wide receiver target? Of course. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong introduces you to the new crew.But first, Wiltfong lets you know why Ohio State Class of 2022 cornerback commitment Jyaire Brown is visiting Notre Dame this weekend.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Our Matt Baxendell is not shy about making bold statements. But this one might take the cake for him and it involves where an Ohio State player will be selected in this year's NFL Draft. Who is he talking about and where is Bax projecting that player to go? You will have to listen to the show to find out.Also on the agenda is full commentary on how all of the Buckeyes looked at pro day on Tuesday in Columbus.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Money is on the line today. Big money. It's Pro Day at Ohio State, the annual exhibition of Buckeyes showing what they got for NFL brass.Pandemic issues have complicated everything and this process is no different. With the lack of an NFL Combine, today takes on added significance for the participants.All eyes will be on Justin Fields. Can he out beauty pageant Zach Wilson? Thirteen fellow Buckeye-NFL hopefuls will also perform.Duane Long is here to share in the fun. We also discuss - what else? - the depth chart as Spring Practice progresses.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

Is Ohio State on the verge of landing linebacker transfer Henry To'o To'o? The Buckeyes very well could be. Dave Biddle flies solo on this edition of the show to talk about that, whether the Buckeyes are also in the market for a cornerback transfer, how the battle is shaping up at quarterback for OSU this spring, where Justin Fields will likely go in the NFL Draft and more.All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

If you want to hear about Ohio State's 2021 linebackers, you came to the right place. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish and the entire show is about the Buckeyes' linebackers such as Dallas Gant, Teradja Mitchell and more.

Were those minstrels accompanying the news recruits can take visits again starting in June? It sure sounded like it. Our long road on the return to 'normalcy' progresses.That means Ohio State hosting recruits on campus. That means dusting off the red carpet after a year. It's time to impress.Who is on the visit schedule?We have 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong fresh from Atlanta where he chatted with several big-time Ohio State targets.Listen here for the latest on Addison Nichols, Lebbeus Overton, Walter Nolen, Tyler Booker, Christen Miller, Kojo Antwi and AJ Harris.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Who will step up as Ohio State's No. 1 running back this season? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and all things Buckeye RBs. The media met with running backs coach Tony Alford and five of the six scholarship RBs on Tuesday (all except Steele Chambers) so there is much to discuss.

Spring is here. Ohio State has taken the practice field at long last and we could not be more thrilled. Some football normalcy for a change!Duane Long is here to talk about Zach Harrison's emergence. Is it another preseason hype fest or has the light come on?But that's not all. We put a bow on Ohio State's basketball season, break down the latest offer to an Ohio offensive lineman and let you in on a safety the Buckeyes are fixated on.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

What is the state of Ohio State's basketball program after the shocking loss to 15th-seeded Oral Roberts? What is the latest on spring football practice for the Buckeyes? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for the Monday 5ish to delve into all of that and more.

The Madness has arrived and Ohio State will tip-0ff at 3 p.m. ET (CBS) today against Oral Roberts. How far do we think the Buckeyes will go in the Big Dance? What is the likely status of senior forward Kyle Young for the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for JBook's usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* What were the main takeaways from Ryan Day's press conference on Wednesday?* The Buckeyes kick off spring football practice today and we will interview coordinators Kerry Coombs and Kevin Wilson, plus some players, around 11:45 a.m. today. What are some main storylines we're watching?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Ohio State has offered 10 Class of 2022 running backs. But several have emerged as top targets.If you check their 247Sports profiles Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dallan Hayden are all 'Warm' on Ohio State. Damari Alston and newly-offered Omarion Hampton are also names you need to know.Who will ultimately join Ohio State's fold? The field is set! Create a bracket pool to compete against friends or play solo for your chance to win a brand new Nissan Rogue and a college basketball dream trip. Get in the action today.This seems like a job for 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Luckily, the venerable scribe is here to stock us with all the running back info we need. Wiltfong also provides an update on coveted offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin and a sleeper team possibly emerging in the tussle for his pledge. Spend 5ish with us this a..m, 'Nutters!

Will Marcus Hooker get another chance at Ohio State following his recent OVI charge? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* Ryan Day will meet with the media today. What are we looking forward to hearing the most from the Buckeyes' head coach?* And on the hoops front, did Ohio State get a good draw in the NCAA Tournanent? And how far do we think they will go?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.