Bucknuts Morning 5

Ohio State added to its Class of 2022 haul yesterday when North Carolina tight end Benji Gosnell announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. What is Ohio State getting? How does fit alongside fellow tight end recruit Bennett Christian? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, why the Class of 2022 could be even more special than others and why Justin Fields is just so $%#@ good.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

With junior cornerback Cameron Brown out for the season with an Achilles injury, who will need to step up most for Ohio State at that position? Is it former 5-star recruit Tyreke Johnson? Is it one of the true freshmen? Could it be someone else?Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, look ahead to this Saturday night's game against visiting Rutgers, praise the play of OSU's defensive tackles and give thoughts on how the Buckeyes look overall through two games.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State is 2-0 with its supposed biggest obstacle cleared. But other obstacles remain. What's next after starting cornerback Cam Brown was sidelined? Who steps in? Duane Long is here to discuss that, kudos and concerns after two games, Derrick Davis being a Buckeye (?) and much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

He is the newest member of Bucknuts' staff and he is the best in the business at his craft. Mark Porter joins Dave Biddle on today's show to field questions from Bucknuts subscribers and listeners of the podcast. You won't want to miss this version of the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State is 2-0. Word was the trip to Happy Valley topped the regular season's degree of difficulty chart. So much for that. The Buckeyes dispatched Penn State, 38-25, and the score is a tad misleading. It wasn't that close. Spend some quality time with us on a Sunday as Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell join to break it all down.

During Ohio State-Penn State week, we did not expect that the Buckeyes' excellent recruiting efforts would be the story of the week, but here we are. That is how much things are trending OSU's way in the 2022 class with some of the nation's elite prospects, such as quarterback Quinn Ewers.However, make no mistake: Tomorrow night's game in Happy Valley is huge. If the Buckeyes win this one, it could be smooth sailing all the way until Dec. 12 when the rivals from the north come to Columbus. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk Buckeyes-Nittany Lions, recruiting and more.All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

You never know when a historic recruiting day is coming for Ohio State. The operative word in that sentence being 'when.' Yesterday was one of those days. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong rolled three 5-star Crystal Balls towards Columbus. That qualifies as historic ... because it had never happened ... ever.Wiltfong provides the latest on the following elite Class of 2022 prospects: Quinn Ewers, Domani Jackson, Caleb Burton, Kiyaunta Goodwin, Caden Curry and Xavier Nwankpa (among others). And that was just before the break! We finish with Class of 2021 updates on Derrick Davis, Tristan Leigh and a Penn State-Ohio State prediction!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters!

It is Wednesday and that means we are just three days away from the Ohio State at Penn State showdown. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for that, plus:* A lookback on the Buckeyes' season-opening win over Nebraska.* The questionable COVID protocols that have been put in place by the Big Ten.* The awesome story of Ohio State senior DT Haskell Garrett.* The latest on the status of OSU junior WR Chris Olave.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We've had a few days to soak in Ohio State's season-opening win over Nebraska. It's the first time Duane Long could wax poetic about actual Buckeye football in what feels like eons.So Duane got deep on:* Justin Fields' debut and Heisman candidacy ...* Garrett Wilson and hypebole ...* Master Teague and Trey Sermon ... the heck?* Linebacker play ... * The Haskell Garrett Experience ...* What to expect in Happy Valley?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., Nutters!

There is plenty to talk about on this extended version of the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. Among the many topics on the agenda is the unbelievable story of Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett, who didn't just play on Saturday against Nebraska; he dominated. Also on the docket:* Overall impressions of Justin Fields and the Buckeyes' offense.* Thoughts on OSU's defense in Kerry Coombs' first game as coordinator.* A look-ahead to this Saturday night's matchup at 0-1 Penn State.All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

After nearly 10 months without Ohio State football, the Buckeyes will kick off their 2020 season tomorrow against visiting Nebraska. Yes, game day eve has arrived and it feels beyond outstanding. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about the matchup between OSU and the Cornhuskers, any concerns we might have, thoughts on the Buckeyes' injury situation, which defensive tackles will step up the most, and thoughts on Ohio State's standout offensive line.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

New names, similarly elite talent. As we begin to delve deep into the Class of 2022, there are names you need to know.That's where 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong comes in. He breaks down Ohio State's status with the following standouts:* Dallan Hayden* Domani Jackson* Caleb Burton* Zach RiceSteve also has the latest on Class of 2021 standouts C.J. Hicks and Mike Hall before offering up his pick for the Huskers-Buckeyes tussle coming Saturday at noon.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

We are just three days away from the Ohio State-Nebraska game in the 2020 season opener and it is time to get down to brass tacks. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to break down the Buckeyes-Cornhuskers matchup, including final score predictions. Also on the docket:* What is to be made of head coach Ryan Day not naming a No. 2 quarterback yet?* What are expectations for Ohio State's two new starters on the offensive line: Nicholas Petit-Frere and Harry Miller?* Big news is coming on Bucknuts later today and we are quite excited about it.All of that and more is coming your way on a game-week version of the Wednesday 5ish.

Like Ohio State's 2020 season kickoff that beckons, this show almost didn't happen. Yes, it's our annual 'Duane and Dan's Season Predictions Show.' To have this show, you actually need to have a season. You get our drift. So it back and enjoy a time machine trip with answers to the following questions:* Who wins the Natty?* How many 2021 NFL Draft first rounders for Ohio State?* Next step for Ryan Day?* Will the defensive line exceed sack totals from a year ago?We have all that and MANY more predictions sure to peak your interest.** If you want to see just how clairvoyant Duane and I were the last two seasons, click to check out our predictions for the 2018 season and 2019 season!Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

It is finally game week for Ohio State football, and we kick it off on today's show with our special guest, Gee Scott Sr., who is of course the father of OSU freshman wide receiver Gee Scott Jr.What sacrifice is Mr. Scott and others making in order to see their sons play for the Buckeyes this season?What are the nerves like for a parent when their son is about to make their Buckeye debut?What is Mr. Scott's reaction to Ohio State coaches such as Matt Barnes and Brian Hartline talking up his son?How big of an error was in on the Big Ten's part to not start the season earlier and have built-in bye weeks due to COVID-19?What would Mr. Scott like to say to all the Bucknutters out there? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

All offseason, we wondered if Ohio State would have a weakness at safety. But due to third-year sophomore Marcus Hooker and junior Josh Proctor, are the Buckeyes actually in good shape at the position? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* While safety might not be as big of a concern as we thought, depth at defensive tackle definitely is. JBook provides his thoughts on that.* Ohio State's highly-touted freshman wide receiver class is even impressing on special teams. Just how great might this four-man group end up being?* We are just eight days away from OSU's season-opener against Nebraska in the Horseshoe. Let's talk about the matchup between the Buckeyes and Huskers.All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Have we forgotten about an elite Ohioan headed for Columbus? If so, we take care that today. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Jayden Ballard, the nation's No. 4 receiver. Ballard has his All-American jersey and spoke to Steve about a litany of subjects.Also: The latest on Ohio State's quest to secure two Washington state 5-stars and the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

We are just 10 days away from Ohio State opening its 2020 football season against visiting Nebraska. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* What is different about Justin Fields this season?* What stood out from head coach Ryan Day's comments to the media on Tuesday?* Is Tommy Togiai the second-most-valuable member of the team, behind only Fields?* Should the Power 5 conferences in college football break away from the NCAA and start their own division?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Are you ready to get deep? We aren't talking emotional journey here. We are talking depth chart. We are talking Buckeyes.Duane Long is here as the season beckons. Who starts? Who backs them up? Who is a star waiting to emerge? Who are we concerned about? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State football is merely 12 days away and on today's show Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give predictions on which players will win the handful of position battles that are ongoing for the Buckeyes. The following positions will be covered:* Starting running back.* Backup quarterback.* Starting right tackle.* Backup WRs at Z (behind Chris Olave) and X (behind Jameson Williams).* Starting three-technique defensive tackle.* Starting cornerback opposite Shaun Wade.* No. 1 safety.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.