Bucknuts Morning 5

It has been three days since the Big Ten canceled the 2020 football season and we are still going through the stages of grief. Spoiler alert: Acceptance has still not arrived on the radar. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday 5ish to talk about the conference's decision, what it means for Ohio State moving forward, who will be the next starting quarterback for the Buckeyes when they do play again and much more.

How will Ohio State's recruiting be impacted by the Big Ten's decision to not play football this fall? Steve Wiltfong joins Dave Biddle to give his insights on that and much more on today's show.

The news we all feared came down on Tuesday as the Big Ten canceled its 2020 football season. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to sift through the wreckage on the Wednesday 5ish.

The Big Ten was reportedly on the verge of canceling its 2020 football season on Monday, until an avalanche of backlash came the conference's way. There were even head coaches in the Big Ten threatening to leave for a different conference for this season if the Big Ten called off it season. The Big Ten's presidents will meet today at 10:30 a.m. and a decision is expected after that.What will the outcome of the meeting be? And what exactly happened on Monday with all of the information (and misinformation) that was out there?Duane Long joins Dave Biddle for that and much more on the Tuesday 5ish.

The 2020 college football season appears to be in limbo after a weekend meeting among the commissioners and presidents of the Power 5 athletic conferences. Several outlets have reported that momentum is building to cancel or postpone the season. Meanwhile, droves of college football players and parents across the country have expressed their desire to play. Which begs the question: Why is what the players and their parents want seemingly being ignored by college administrators?Bill Kurelic joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that on today's show, and of course we talk a lot about recruiting as well.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day held a lengthy Zoom call with the media on Thursday and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss the high points from Day on today's show. The Buckeyes' boss is confident in the depth at running back. And also had glowing things to say about right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. Also, Day was asked about Bucknuts' report regarding a beef with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, but declined to speak about it.What else stood out from Day's call with reporters? And what stands out about Ohio State's 2020 football schedule, which was released on Wednesday? The Friday 5ish has that and much more.

Ohio State is putting the finishing touches on the top-ranked recruiting class in the 2021 cycle. Is there a Pennsylvanian still ready to join the fold? An NFL legacy target who makes us think of Clemson star Isaiah Simmons?Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER FOR 50% OFF USUAL PRICE!Yep ... but for the Class of 2022. Oh, and how about the top Class of 2020 commitment for Ohio State? Who is going to make the biggest impact this season? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom. 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!

The Big Ten announced the 2020 football schedule this morning. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin were like kids on Christmas. How did they feel about the presents under the tree? You can listen now as Dave and Dan offered up their live reaction to the release.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

We are still anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the Big Ten's 2020 football schedule, which could come down any moment. In the meantime, we tell you what we are hearing on that front. Bill Kurelic joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* How strong is the crop of 2022 recruits from the state of Ohio? The group is obviously led by Gabe Powers who committed to the Buckeyes on Saturday. But how does this class compare to recent classes from Ohio?* Looking out of state in the 2022 class, what is the latest on athletes Keon Sabb and Dasan McCullough?* What is Bill hearing from high school football coaches? Are they optimistic there will be a season this fall?* If there is no HS football this year in Ohio, how would that affect recruits?All of that and more is coming your way on the Tuesday 5ish.

On Saturday, Ohio State landed the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio in the 2022 class, Gabe Powers from Marysville. He is also ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker and the No. 45 overall prospect in the country. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about Powers becoming a Buckeye. Plus, what will the 2020 Big Ten football schedule look like and when will it be released? Will it be any day now?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

What is the 2020 season going to look like? Lots of conference games in the Big Ten ... and the ACC ... and the SEC ... and the ... you get the picture. All have followed the Big Ten's lead. What does that mean for scheduling and how we determine who gets to hold up a trophy later on? Could it mean Ohio State plays Michigan in September? The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to opine on that and a Steve Wiltfong Crystal Ball turned in for a recruit in a place we don't often see Buckeyes.. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., '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!

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back from vacation. And he brought gifts. What's the latest on Kyle McCord? Wiltfong was with him this past weekend. How about Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh and Rocco Spindler Wiltfong has the latest. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., '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 announced seating capacity plans for the football season yesterday. Who gets in? We shall see. Certainly not everyone. But how excited are we that plans continue to be made for the season ... mean they will play football?More excited now than before that announcement.Patrick Murphy is here to discuss that, when Ohio State's schedule could be released , what it might look like and then we finish with a defensive end deep dive. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., '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 is No. 1 in 2021. Ryan Day and Co. are crafting an epic recruiting class. Is an encore coming? Duane Long is here to serve up his top five most wanted Buckeye targets for the next class cycle. Think linebacker, defensive and quarterback. But think about listening right now. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

We open the week with Dan Rubin subbing for the vacationing Dave Biddle and welcome Steve Helwagen back from a week off.There was plenty to discuss:* What is it like to be an Ohio State player on this Monday morning? What is the schedule and when do the pads really come on?* Urban Meyer has weighed in on what he thinks a conference only schedule will look like and now it's Steve's turn to take a shot.* How big was the addition of Malaki Branham for Chris Holtmann and Co.? What does it mean for recruiting what can Branham do on the court?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., '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!

On-field walk-throughs begin today for Ohio State's football team and preseason camp is just two weeks away. Yes, exciting news indeed. What will the Buckeyes be up to over the next two weeks? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* Thoughts on OSU's opener possibly still being on Sept. 5, just against a Big Ten opponent of course.* Does Gene Smith sound optimistic that there would be a 2020 college football season?* The Buckeyes are in the final five for five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh. Is there a good chance OSU will sign him?* What stands out the most about OSU running back commit TreVeyon Henderson?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Chris Holtmann's top target secured? Ryan Day focused on QB of the future?Yes and yes. It's good to have the No. 2 basketball recruiting class and No. 1 football recruiting class, isn't it?The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic subs for a vacationing Steve Wiltfong today to talk Malaki Branham, Quinn Ewers, Tristan Leigh, Tywone Malone and whole lot more.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Who are Ohio State's true freshmen who could produce a lot right away? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus:* What might OSU athletic director Gene Smith say when he does a local radio interview late this morning?* What are expectations for third-year sophomore running back Master Teague this season?* Thoughts on TreVeyon Henderson not playing his senior season of high school football.* Three Ohio State offensive linemen are on the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy.* Hoops star Malaki Branham will make his announcement at 2:22 today. Will he be a Buckeye?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We know now Ohio State commitment TreVeyon Henderson will not play football this fall. The Virginia native - and the nation's No. 1-ranked running back - has opted to train for his freshman season in Columbus following his home state's decision to vacate football this fall. What does Duane Long think of the situation? What are the pluses and minuses for a running back being off the field that long?Also: Who is the Class of 2021 commitment we aren't talking about enough?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

We have a jam-packed show for you today as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. On the agenda includes thoughts on four-star cornerback Jordan Hancock committing to Ohio State over the weekend, what tweaks we might see from the Buckeyes' offense and defense this season, what the 2020 football schedule might look like for OSU, and thoughts on the No. 1 basketball recruit in Ohio in the 2021 class, Malaki Branham, scheduling his announcement for Wednesday. Will he select the Buckeyes?We answer all of that and more on the Monday 5ish.