Bucknuts Morning 5

Snow is falling in Ohio. Will the Buckeyes fall in the College Football Playoff ranking released later Tuesday? Hopefully not. Ohio State was ranked No. 4 a week ago. Dropping one spot means the Buckeyes are left out in the cold. Duane Long is here to talk CFP vibes, Ohio State's tenuous meeting with Michigan State (and the Fighting Khakis, for that matter) before delving deep on two top prospects with interest in Columbus.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Will Ohio State's game at Michigan State be played as scheduled this Saturday? Are the Buckeyes most likely going to make the College Football Playoff if they are undefeated, even if they do not play in the Big Ten Championship Game? Dave Biddle flies solo on this edition of the Monday 5ish to talk about those burning questions and much more.

You know something's up when the BM5 tackles the Saturday a.m. airwaves. Something's up alright. Ohio State's game vs. Illinois was canceled due to Covid-19 cases within the Buckeyes' program. LIMITED TIME OFFFER: JOIN NOW TO BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER FOR 75% OFF USUAL PRICE!The cancellation produced a litany of questions about Ohio State's status going forward. Dave Biddle joined me to try and talk it all out.Sparty on or off? B1G title game status? College Football Playoff chances? All that and more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. 

As of Friday morning, we are hearing it is all systems go for Ohio State's game at Illinois on Saturday (12 p.m. ET; FS1). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give the latest on what we've been told, predictions for tomorrow's game and more.

Ohio State is ranked No. 4 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of 2020, which were released Tuesday night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* What did Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs have to say about the Buckeyes' defensive issues?* What are thoughts and predictions of OSU's game at Illinois on Saturday? The Illini are on a 2-game winning streak. But will they be able to give Ohio State a good game? Or is this headed for blowout territory?* The recruiting just keeps getting better for the Buckeyes, who just landed 2022 5-star wide receiver Caleb Burton.All of that and more is coming your way on the "Thanksgiving Eve" version of the 5ish.

Since our esteemed guest last joined us, Ohio State secured commitments from the No. 1 Class of 2022 QB - Quinn Ewers - and the No. 1 WR - Caleb Burton - and both are from Texas.Is that good?Duane Long is here to put current recruiting exploits in perspective before going deep on what Ohio State needs to do so big leads don't evaporate so darn quickly.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State is 4-0, ranked No. 3 in the country and is coming off a win of a top-10 team. Therefore, everyone in Buckeye Nation is of course ... complaining?Yes, that's right. And you can add us to the list of spoiled brats because we wonder aloud on today's show what is wrong with the Buckeyes' defense this season and whether it can be fixed.However, the good news is that Ohio State looks like an elite team -- especially an elite offense -- for large chunks of games. They also appear to have the Big Ten title on near lockdown.The Buckeyes will travel to Illinois this Saturday, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about OSU's defense, how Kerry Coombs is doing as defensive coordinator, the upcoming matchup with the Fighting Illini and much more.

Third-ranked Ohio State beat No. 9 Indiana, 42-35, at The Shoe on Saturday to improve to 4-0.That's good. But are the Buckeyes dealing with an identity crisis? Is this the squad that routinely builds four-touchdown leads early or the group that lets the opposition back in after halftime?We asked The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - and The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - for their esteemed insight. Both had plenty to say.Also: * Collision course with Fighting Pat Fitzgeralds?* Future Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers ... just how good is he?Spend 5ish with us on a Sunday, 'Nutters!What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now!Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

Ohio State continues to clean up on the recruiting front. On Thursday, the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 overall recruit in the country in the 2022 class, quarterback Quinn Ewers from the state of Texas. Ewers de-committed from the Longhorns last month and it did not take him long to decide he wanted to play for Ryan Day and OSU.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all things Ewers, plus:* Give insights and predictions on Ohio State's top-10 showdown against visiting Indiana on Saturday.* Thoughts on family and close friends of OSU's players and coaches no longer being able to attend home games.* Might we see the debut of true freshman cornerback Lejond Cavazos tomorrow against the Hoosiers? And what can fans expect from him?All of that and much more is coming your way on an extended version of the Friday 5ish.

Indiana football sits atop the B1G East. Hoosiers basketball? Not predicted to top B1G. Michigan basketball has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. The football team? Gross. Penn State football? Total wins: 0.Yes, it's 2020 alright. Nothing makes sense (except you know who still kicks tail). To that end: First-place Indiana comes to The Shoe to tussle with Ohio State on Saturday. So who better to bring in than 247Sports Director Steve Wiltfong for insight? The Indiana native talks Hoosiers football, 247Sports recruiting updates and more. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

It is the top-10 showdown that everyone predicted entering the season. All right, perhaps not, but No. 9 Indiana and No. 3 Ohio State will tangle in the Horseshoe on Saturday, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Also on the docket:* What is a bigger concern for the Buckeyes: the running game or the defensive backs?* Ohio State true freshman offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has started his own foundation to help disabled military veterans and disadvantaged youth athletes. Yes, what a cool thing he is doing.* If Maryland plays this Saturday against Michigan State after canceling its game against Ohio State last week, how will that look to the outside?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Indiana football on top? Michigan and Penn State football in the cellar?What the $%&* is going on? You know what's going on: It's freakin' 2020.Duane Long and I delve into the wild Saturday matchup that is Ohio State and Indiana for the B1G East's pole position.Seriously ... what the heck? We try to break down all heck. 

Mark Porter drops by to kick off the week to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is Mark's analysis of Pickerington Central sophomore Sonny Styles? Was Mark surprised Pick Central got hammered by Cincinnati St. Xavier in the Division I state championship game over the weekend in Columbus?Also, What is Mark's background in the football scouting business and even before that? And what are his thoughts on the top-1o matchup this Saturday between Ohio State and Indiana at the Horseshoe?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on Ohio State's game against Maryland being canceled and much more. Should the Terrapins have been forced to forfeit? Why or why not? Should the Big Ten revisit its rule that teams must play at least six games to be eligible for the Big Ten Championship Game? What will the Buckeyes be up to this weekend?All of that and more is coming your way on this Friday the 13th edition of the 5ish.

Ohio State was ready for another chance to show the CFP committee what it was made of. But Maryland is the latest program to cancel an event due to Covid-19 and the Buckeyes will be home Saturday because of it. How will this affect Ohio State's title(s) quest? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, finishing the Class of 2021, Buckeye success stories and wrinkled khakis. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now!Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

It is Veterans Day and we salute all the men and women that have served our country. Also on today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle break down Ohio State's upcoming game against Maryland, plus:* What is up with the Buckeyes' defense? Will they play their best game against the Terrapins?* The breakout season that right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere is enjoying.* Michigan and Penn State being 1-5 combined and looking awful while doing it.All of that and much more is coming your way on the midweek 5ish.

Ohio State is headed to face Maryland this weekend. Will we see the Terps who got rocked by Northwestern or the crew that whacked Penn State?Duane Long is here to provide a Maryland scouting report and also let you know why Justin Fields should be the clear Heisman Trophy favorite after three games.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now!Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!

Ohio State did not get many style points in its win over Rutgers, and now the Buckeyes turn their attention to their game at Maryland this Saturday. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give thoughts on how OSU has played through the first three games and to look ahead at the matchup against the Terrapins.That and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

So ... which team is it? The first half squad that won by 32?Or the second half crew that lost by 10?Ohio State improved to 3-0 with a 49-27 win over visiting Rutgers on Saturday night. But a 32-point halftime lead was trimmed after the break. We brought in two of the best - Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell - to make sense of it all.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Will Saturday night's game against visiting Rutgers provide our first close look at some of Ohio State's talented young players who have not seen the field much through the first two games? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* How concerned is JBook about the Buckeyes' situation at cornerback?* Final score predictions for OSU-Rutgers.* Thoughts on the Big Ten revisting its policy for false-positive tests for COVID-19. Justin Hilliard learned the hard way just how bad the conference's current policy is last Saturday when he was forced to miss the Penn State game.* Tommy Togiai turning into a beast at defensive tackle for the Buckeyes.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.