Bucknuts Morning 5

Ohio State appears set to flip the No. 5 cornerback in the country, Jordan Hancock, from Clemson. Jonah Booker says the Buckeyes delivered a blow to Dabo Swinney and Clemson, and believes the Tigers could have some further issues in regard to recruiting. JBook joins Dave Biddle for that, plus:* Who do Ohio State fans despise the most: Michigan, Clemson/Dabo, or the entire SEC? JBook put that question on Twitter and the Wolverines "won." But how close is it?* What can be expected of OSU true freshmen defensive backs Lejond Cavazos and Cameron Martinez?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

After a brief lull ... here come those Buckeyes. Yes, Ohio State currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class (2021). But the trail had been relatively quiet after building such a lead. No longer. Atlanta star Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson and now his Crystal Ball love all points towards Columbus.Also: What's the latest with Ohio State and Texan Quinn Ewers - arguably the best prep quarterback in the country? Which elite prospects in the next class are thinking Ohio State? What is TreVeyon Henderson going to do now that Virginia has canceled the fall season?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with knowledge. He passes it on. 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!

The No. 5-ranked cornerback in the country in the 2021 class, Jordan Hancock, has decommitted from Clemson and now Ohio State is the favorite to eventually sign him. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about this development, the recruiting prowess of Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs, voluntary workouts re-starting today for the Buckeyes and much more.

Optimism or fatalism? Seems like those are the two camps when it comes to outlook for football. Stay or go? What happens to all the NFL Draft eligible Buckeyes if there is no season?Can Georgia track down Ohio State in the quest for the Class of 2021's top haul?The Front Row produced great questions for Duane Long and we did our best shot to tackle.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Where does Ohio State stand with the top uncommitted targets on its board for the 2021 class? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to give the latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh, Rocco Spindler, Derrick Davis Jr., Tywone Malone and Jager Burton. Which one in particular are the Buckeyes "gaining ground" on, according to the Dean?Also, Bill covered the Elite Underclassmen Showcase in the Columbus area on Saturday and will pass along what he is hearing about 2022 recruits and more.All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Cue up Ohio State's "Across the Field" fight song. News broke on Thursday that non-conference football games have been canceled for the 2020 Big Ten season, and that the conference will play league-games only. How will this impact the Buckeyes and college football in general? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Will Ohio State close it's 5-star quests successfully? What is wrong with Penn State recruiting in two major hotbeds? Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader? Can Pepper Johnson help turn an IMG lineman? All that and more as we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his weekly appearance.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!

We have been adamant on the Bucknuts Morning 5 that having a winter/spring college football season is not a realistic option. However, the idea does seem to be picking up steam as a last-resort option. Could it really happen? Why or why not? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* Who are the three best head coaches in the Big Ten in order?* Who are the three worst in order?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

How many games will Ohio State play this season? Who was a better quarterback: Joe Germaine or J.T. Barrett? Can Trey Sermon eclipse the 1,500-rushing yards mark this season? Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? All great questions submitted via the Front Row.Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday slot to provide answers. 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!

Who will be the best and worst teams in the Big Ten this season? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a close look at that. Also, we have live basketball games in Columbus thanks to The Basketball Tournament. Can Carmen's Crew -- the Ohio State alumni team -- defend its title over the next few weeks?That and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State is still in on several top 2021 recruits. Which one in particular is Jonah Booker torn on whether the Buckeyes will be the choice? JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* What are the three most interesting position battles for Ohio State in 2020?* How did OSU quarterback commitment Kyle McCord perform at the Elite 11? What can be taken away from it?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Can Ryan Day maintain a string of first round quarterbacks? How did Kyle McCord fare in Nashville at Elite 11? How was the event's champion really crowned?A Front Row Q&A loaded with quality queries? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to deal with it all. 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!

Bucknuts took a close look at Ohio State's projected depth chart on both sides of the ball earlier this week. On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to give his take on the most interesting positional battles for the Buckeyes and what he thinks the depth chart will look like this year. Also on the agenda:* Future OSU quarterback Kyle McCord is looking great at the Elite 11 camp. In fact, McCord won the "pro day competition" Tuesday night.* What does Bax think about the idea of playing the coming college football season in late winter/early spring?All that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Future Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord is in Nashville competing at the Elite 11. What are our expectations for the Class of 2021 5-star when he begins competing in Columbus? Duane Long is here to tackle that plus how McCord compares and fits in to the OSU QB plan alongside C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller.Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER!Also: Duane offers up his comments on Cincy LaSalle defensive back Devonta Smith's decommitment from Ohio State and subsequent pledge to Alabama. 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 idea of playing the college football season in late winter/early spring of 2021 has been floated, but is that a legitimate option or complete nonsense? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:* What 2021 cornerbacks are the Buckeyes still in on?* What is the latest with Ohio tight end Mitchell Evans?* What can OSU fans expect from some of the young and inexperienced defensive backs on the roster, guys like Tyreke Johnson, Ronnie Hickman, Lejond Cavazos and others?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Three-star cornerback Devonta Smith decommitted from Ohio State on Thursday. However, does this indicate the Buckeyes could be back in the running for high-four-star corner Jordan Hancock who is committed to Clemson? Also, what is going on with OSU running back recruit Evan Pryor? Might he sit out his senior season of high school or transfer to another school?Furthermore, what can fans expect in the future from quarterbacks Jack Miller and CJ Stroud who are entering their true freshman seasons at Ohio State?Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that and much more on the Friday 5ish.

Will Ohio State's Class of 2021 haul be a prospect thinner and soon? Yes. Who and why? We welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the latest. Then it's on to the Front Row Q&A:* Zeke vs. TreVeyon?* Next 2022 Crystal Ball pick?* Penn State's recruiting trail concerns?* Top running back recruit going back five years?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 has a commitment from the No. 1 running back in the country in the 2021 class, TreVeyon Henderson. You already know that, but we probably don't talk about it enough. That changes on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. Also, we also probably don't talk about the Buckeyes having the No. 2 all-purpose back in the country in Evan Pryor. That will also change today.Also, Bax is very confident we will have a college football season in 2020. Do you share his extreme confidence?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Recruiting may technically be dealing with a pandemic-inspired dead period but the talent acquisition game never ends. Ohio State remains steadfast in crafting the nation's top Class of 2021 haul while also making waves in 2022. Case in point: Gabs Powers. The in-state standout from Marysville tops the wish list for some and Duane Long shares his vibe on the highly-regarded defender. Also:* What's up with Jager Burton?* Is the 2020 secondary natty champ good?All that and more coming at you. 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!

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is the latest with offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? What about local tight end product Jack Pugh? Do some people take Larry Johnson for granted? Where does Ohio State stand with all of the top 2021 recruits on their board? When will recruiting visits start? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.