Bucknuts Morning 5

The good news kept rolling in for Ohio State on Tuesday as defensive tackle Haskell Garrett announced he would be returning for another season with the Buckeyes. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more.

Will he or won't he? Did he or didn't he?The NFL Draft's early entry deadline was yesterday and it made for a wild ride in Columbus. We were sad to see several Buckeyes go. We were surprised to see several Buckeyes stay.Duane Long is here to help break it all down. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

There is plenty to discuss on this MLK Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Dave Biddle flies solo. What can be expected from the 2021 Buckeyes? How surprising is it that Thayer Munford is returning for a fifth season? Is CJ Stroud the heir apparent to Justin Fields? Is Greg Mattison going to retire? And how will Urban Meyer do with the Jacksonville Jaguars?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It's our first weekend without Ohio State football - or at least the threat of it - for several months. Given the rollercoaster ride we just enjoyed/endured, a weekend pod was in order. The People's Champ and The Dean. Sounds like a sitcom for the whole family. But it's today's guest list: Matt Baxendell and Bill Kurelic.We try and put the 2020 season into perspective before taking on the questions that need answering for 2021. Team insight? Check. Recruiting vibes? Affirmative.Spend 5ish with us on a Sunday, 'Nutters.

It is Friday and there is plenty to discuss as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show. How will Urban Meyer do with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Will Mark Pantoni follow him back to the Sunshine State? We already know Mickey Marotti is staying in Columbus, which is fantastic news.Also, what are JBook's thoughts as we look back on the loss to Alabama in the national title game and the 2020 season in general. Was the season a success for the Buckeyes?And what is an early outlook on how Ohio State's 2021 season could shape up?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

It's time to turn the page. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to help us move on.* Did the loss to 'Bama affect Ohio State's recruiting pitch?* Was Steve Sarkisian's offensive wizardry enough to tempt Texas-bound Buckeyes?* Did the loss to Nick Saban and Co. tip the J.T. Tuimoloau scale towards Tuscaloosa?* Will Urban Meyer bring quality Ohio staffers to Florida?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Is it too early to talk about how Ohio State's team will look in 2021? Of course not. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to look at how the Buckeyes might perform next season and more. Also, what is Bax's confidence level in Kerry Coombs as OSU's defensive coordinator?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State made it to the mountaintop. Unfortunately, Alabama was already there. Devonta Smith keyed an offensive avalanche that buried the Buckeyes in a 52-24 title game win on Monday in Miami.How are we processing the end of what can only be described as a WHACKY five-month or so ride since the season was canceled? Wait ... what?Duane Long is here to offer his postmortem on both the game and season before we take a peek at the massive personnel changes ahead in '21.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

The day has come. Back in August when the B1G braintrust canceled the season this was not even a dream. But it has become a reality.Ohio State meets Alabama tonight in the CFP National Championship. After slaying one demon in Dabo and Co., the Buckeyes are in Miami to face off against the top-ranked and (heavily) favored Crimson Tide.Should Ohio State even show up? Do they belong on the same field as the vaunted Fighting Sabans?Yes ... yes, they do.Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin break it all down for you as time stands still for about another 10 hours or so.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

All right, it's not the morning. But the Big *Ten* has 14 teams in it, so we're not going to get too caught up on details. Well, unless those details include thoughts on Ohio State-Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. We have plenty of those.Our Patrick Murphy joined Trey Scott from 247Sports and Charlie Potter from BamaOnline for a special podcast that breaks down what you need to know about the Buckeyes and Crimson Tide facing off for all the marbles in Miami.

Alabama is an 8-point favorite, Ohio State might be without players due to COVID-19, and therefore the Crimson Tide have the obvious edge over the Buckeyes in the national championship game, right? Not if you ask our Jonah Booker.JBook joins Dave Biddle on the Friday 5ish to discuss the matchup with Bama, thoughts on Justin Fields' status for the game and much more.

If you're a die-hard BM5 fan, today is for you. Ohio State is prepping for a title tussle so we fashioned a pod worthy of that quest. It's a power-packed show with three - yes, THREE! - guests:* 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has the latest on Zach Rice, Dallan Hayden and Kam Deweberry before talking Texas recruiting/Steve Sarkisian and making a Monday night pick.* NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler from The Athletic leads a draft deep dive on Justin Fields, Trey Sermon, Chris Olave, Jeremy Ruckert, Wyatt Davis, Josh Myers, Thayer Munford, Shaun Wade, Tommy Togiai, Haskell Garrett, Pete Werner, Tuf Borland, Baron Browning and Justin Hilliard. Brugler also made his Monday night pick.* J.T. Tuimolaou is Ohio State's prime remaining Class of 2021 target. The Washington state native joins 247Sports West Coast insider Brandon Huffman to talk about his recruitment and how Monday night could factor in his decision. Spend WAY MORE than 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It has only been five days since Ohio State's exhilarating win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff semifinals. And now there is only five days until the Buckeyes square off with Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give thoughts on the Buckeyes-Crimson Tide matchup, whether Ohio State should still follow Big Ten protocols when it comes to testing for COVID-19, the evolution of OSU running back Trey Sermon into a complete force, the status of Justin Fields, and of course a look back at the win over Clemson.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Did you see a nude reveler running the Columbus streets in the wee hours of Friday night? Was there an image burned into your retinas for life?Just imagine if Ohio State wins again!Yes, Duane Long is here to revel in Ohio State's necked jaunt-quality win over Clemson on Friday night in New Orleans. Ahh, the Sugar Bowl was just so sweet.We talk silencing Dabo, prepping for 'Bama, adding an elite Florida defensive back and possibly attracting the nation's best offensive lineman to Columbus.Try and keep your clothes on while spending 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are already big fans of 2021. The year of course began with Ohio State's 49-28 beatdown of Clemson in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bowl on Friday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to look back on that glorious game, look ahead to the national championship matchup with Alabama and more.All of that is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Admit it: In your wildest Buckeye dreams you didn't think it would go that well.It did.Ohio State hammered Clemson, 49-28, in New Orleans on Friday night. Yes, the Sugar Bowl was teeth-achingly sweet, indeed. Justin Fields anchored a performance for the ages and the Buckeyes move on to face Alabama for the College Football Playoff national title.But this morning is about basking. It's about making Kerry Coombs confetti angels. Dave Biddle and The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - are here to gloat .. err ... break it all down.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

What a year 2020 was. Perhaps the most tumultuous 365-day stretch in recent memory ends today.Ohio State has plans to get 2021 rolling in royal fashion. Kicking off the New Year in New Orleans against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl is regal ... indeed. We discuss Buckeyes-Tigers and recruiting - one of Ohio State's prime Class of 2022 targets will announce his college choice on Saturday. So who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong?Nobody ... so he's here.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Anna Hickey from Clemson247 -- and Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle from Bucknuts -- sat down for a podcast on Wednesday previewing the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl between Clemson and Ohio State.Several topics are covered on the show, such as the health status of both teams, the rivalry that has brewed between the Tigers and Bucknuts, the cool backstory of Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, how Clemson and OSU match up against each other, predictions on who will win the game and much more.You can listen to the show via the embed above, or via one of the options below.

David vs. Goliath? That is what everyone seems to be saying. However, it's more like two very-evenly matched teams from our vantage point. We are now just two days away from the Ohio State-Clemson showdown in the College Football Playoff semifinals, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on the Wednesday 5ish to talk all about it. Included in the show is a breakdown of the game, final score predictions and more.

It all comes down to Friday night in The Big Easy. Countless storylines and careers will intersect in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State and Clemson get it on once again.Can the Buckeyes finally turn the tables on the favored (7.5 points) Tigers? Duane Long is here to tell you how he thinks it will go down, why and how. Duane also provides analysis on two defensive line recruiting targets: Kenyatta Jackson and Joshua White. Also: 247Sports West Coast Recruiting Insider Brandon Huffman has the absolute latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, whose recruitment has turned into a tussle between two of the most venerable coaches in the game.