Bucknuts Morning 5

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for his usual Monday visit. Topics include:* Kerry Coombs' impending return to Ohio State.* Bank's thoughts on Corey Dennis being promoted to quarterbacks coach.* Alex Williams entering the transfer portal.* How tight are the numbers for the Buckeyes right now?* What is the latest on Cameron Martinez? All of that and more is coming at you on the MLK Day edition of the Monday 5ish.

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the following:* Expectations for Justin Fields in 2020.* The Buckeyes only losing three early-entry players, which was the best-case scenario.* Who does JBook think will step up at running back for the 2020 Buckeyes?* Speaking of RBs, we can finally close the book on Jahmyr Gibbs as it pertains to OSU. Gibbs' official visit to Columbus this weekend has been cancelled. It appears the Buckeyes will sign just one running back, Miyan Williams, in their 2020 class.* What is JBook's take on the promotion of Corey Dennis to quarterbacks coach at Ohio State?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

The offseason routine is getting rolling. This weekend, Ohio State will attempt to bolster its Class of 2020 haul when Jahmyr Gibbs visits. It's fitting the last spot in the class could go to a running back. Will the red carpet treatment convince Team Gibbs that Columbus is not really that far from Dalton, Ga.?It's Thursday so that means imported wisdom from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.Speaking of running back, we talk about two names you will hear - a lot - during the 2021 recruiting cycle. One is a high school player. One is an NFL player. Listen and you'll get it.Then we move to the secondary. Wiltfong has Crystal Balled one standout to Ohio State and reports on the Buckeyes chase for the nation's top corner out of a familiar recruiting area.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!That and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State's 2020 football schedule includes a date at Oregon on Sept. 12, which is the second week of the season.The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the 2020 slate, plus:* Where does Bax come down on the Zachary Evans debate? Is the talented running back a take for the Buckeyes if he is interested?* Is Bax optimistic about Jahmyr Gibbs' official visit to OSU this weekend?* Did Urban Meyer allow the wrong quarterback to leave after spring ball of 2018? Or did he make the right call at the time?That and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

Joe Burrow did it. Seriously.The Ohio native completed what may have been the greatest single-season performance in college football history, leading LSU over Clemson, 42-25, in the National Championship Game. We pay tribute to the son of a former Ohio U. defensive coordinator.We also get into - what else? - recruiting with our very own Duane Long.How big is the addition of Donovan Jackson?How big is Ohio State's appetite for recruiting Zach Evans?Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Those pesky Tennessee Titans keep doing things like eliminating the defending Super Bowl champions and then beating the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Which means Ohio State will have to wait at least one more week to announce the hiring of Kerry Coombs as co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach.What impact, if any, is this having on recruiting?Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:* What is going on with the recruitment of running back Zach Evans? Are the Buckeyes heavily involved?* Anything new on the Jahmyr Gibbs front?* What are Bank's thoughts on the early signing period in college football being in late December? Should it be in late July instead?* Thoughts on tonight's national championship game.All of that and more is coming at you on an award-winning version (probably not) of the Monday 5ish.

Yes, the 2019 season isn't really over until tomorrow night. But that won't stop us.We are here to project the starting lineups for The Ohio State Buckeyes of 2020. Matt Baxendell tackles the offense. Steve Helwagen takes on the defense.Bill Kurelic opens the show with the latest on recruiting.Who could want anything more? Ravens fans, that's who. But we digress.Spend some quality time with Bucknuts this Sunday a.m.

Ohio State used an interesting defensive scheme in 2019 with three cornerbacks and one high safety.With Jeff Hafley moving on and Kerry Coombs likely to replace him, will the scheme change for the Buckeyes in 2020? Or will it remain the same?Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for today's show and JBook gives his answer on that, plus:* Who will be OSU's starting defensive backs in 2020 other than Shaun Wade?* Ohio State landed high four-star offensive tackle Donovan Jackson. It looks like the 2021 class will be even better than the 2020 class for the Buckeyes.* Will the Buckeyes seal the deal with Cameron Martinez?* What is up with Billy Price with the Bengals?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

The beat goes on ... and on. Ohio State's recruiting exploits are well documented - and for good reason.Yesterday, the Buckeyes received a commitment from the nation's No. 1 offensive guard. Out of Texas. We will let you know just how awesome that is and why it deserves some serious praise. But we also take a look at an in-state safety that committed this week in an effort to frame the Ohio State recruiting approach.Also:* C.J. Stroud: Just what is Ohio State getting in the Cali signal caller? Why kind of guy is he? What type of leader?* Paris Johnson: Still the Blind Sider we love to see? Yes. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to wax poetic on the aforementioned.Spend 5ish with us today.

It is a recruiting-themed show today with what is now the late signing period in college football beginning in roughly one month.The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:* Ohio State's 2020 class has 25 commits, including 24 players who have already signed with the Buckeyes. The lone "holdout" so to speak is verbal commit Cameron Martinez. Will he be a Buckeye a month from now? Or is he looking elsewhere?* Running back Jahmyr Gibbs will make an official visit to Ohio State the weekend of Jan. 17-18. How much of a chance do the Buckeyes have of flipping Gibbs from his Georgia Tech commitment, and keeping him away from big-time southern programs such as Georgia, LSU and others?* In the 2021 class, Ohio State has the No. 1 haul in the nation at this early stage with eight commitments. The latest being three-star safety Jaylen Johnson from Cincinnati LaSalle who committed on Tuesday.* High four-star offensive tackle Donovan Jackson will make his annoucement today at his high

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any quality football program. Sometimes that means attracting the nation's best prep talent to Columbus. Sometimes that means keeping them in the city.See Wade, Shaun. Ohio State was facing a 2020 season with zero experience in the secondary. With Wade's decision to return, the Buckeyes have a first-team All-American to build around. Just a bit different. Just how impactful is Wade's decision for the Buckeyes?Back to the recruiting of prep stars. The focus is shifting to the Class of 2021. Duane Long is here to share some names. These are the guys Duane is head over heels for in the class. You can expect each to be a recurring name here on the BM5.Tomorrow is also a big day possibly for Ohio State's Class of 2021 plan: Top offensive line target Donovan Jackson will announce his college decision.We get into all of it.Spend 5ish with us today, Nutters.

Many expected that Shaun Wade would turn pro following the 2019 college football season. However, the third-year sophomore defensive back decided to return to Ohio State in 2020 to be the Buckeyes' spotlight player on defense.Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what Wade's return means for OSU, plus:* What will the secondary look like for the Buckeyes in 2020? Who will be the other three starters alongside Wade?* Looks like we will have to wait another week for Kerry Coombs to be announced as Ohio State's new co-defensive coordinator/DB coach, right? Or is that not quite a done deal yet? (Think the former.)* What are very early expectations for the 2020 Buckeyes?All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will likely have four new starting defensive backs in 2020, and they will definitley have a new DB coach/co-defensive coordinator.Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that and much more.* Which young DBs are expected to step up for OSU?* Is Shaun Wade turning pro tomorrow?* Will Kerry Coombs be replacing Jeff Hafley on the Buckeyes' staff?* If he does, what is our opinion of the move?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

How do you know Ohio State's future is bright? You check in with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio. He then tells you how good all the future Buckeyes in attendance are. Which is what we are doing here today on the inaugural BM5 of 2020. After we relay a Fiesta Bowl story about Wiltfong's in-the-moment response to targeting, he breaks down the future Buckeyes showing off in Texas. We also discuss a Class of 2020 prospect in attendance Ohio State hopes to add to the fold.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Still recovering? Join the club. Let's use today's show as a real step towards mental clarity once again. The fog of that loss needs to go.So we look forward on today's show with Duane Long.Why will Ohio State be right back in the College Football Playoff next season? We lay out a route to redemption. Also:* Farewell to a great one: J.K. Dobbins declares for NFL Draft. Where does he rank in Ohio State's pantheon of ball carriers?* Sam Hart beats for the Buckeyes. What to make of the newest Ohio State tight end recruit?All of that and more is coming at you so spend 5ish with us today.

Bill Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show, and the topics include:* Takeaways from Ohio State's heartbreaking loss to Clemson on Saturday in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Yes, we're still salty about it. The Buckeyes made plenty of mistakes, but the replay official was the worst we've seen.* The departures of Jeff Hafley and Mike Yurcich from the program and who might replace them.* Which recruits are remaining on Ohio State's board for the 2020 class?* Who might be next to join the Buckeyes' 2021 class?All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

Misery loves company. That's the theme today.Ohio State's dream season ended Saturday night with a nightmare against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl that amounted to a 29-23 defeat.Missed opportunities. Referees. Replay officials. All played starring roles.Bill Kurelic is here. Matt Baxendell is here.We will get through this together.Spend some quality time with Bucknuts this Sunday a.m.

Ohio State and Clemson have faced off three times in the history of the programs, and all three contests ended in disaster for the Buckeyes.In the 1978 Gator Bowl, the Tigers defeated OSU 17-15, a game that will always be remembered for Woody Hayes striking a Clemson player. Hayes was fired and never coached again.In the 2014 Orange Bowl (2013 season), Ohio State lost 40-35 to the Tigers. That game will be best remembered as when OSU quarterback Braxton Miller fractured his labrum (right shoulder). Miller never played quarterback in a game again.In the 2017 Fiesta Bowl/College Football Playoff semifinal (2016 season), Urban Meyer suffered the most embarrassing loss of his career considering the stage it was on. Clemson pounded the Buckeyes 31-0, forcing Meyer to revamp his offensive coaching staff in the following weeks (bringing in Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson).On Saturday, Ohio State has a chance to exercise those demons when they play Clemson in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl/CFP semifinal.What are thoughts on this mat

OK, it's time. The holiday is over. Let's focus, people. Ohio State has a national championship to win.First, Clemson. * Payback time. This movie was a horror show three years ago. But Ohio State is a much different outfit. Clemson is, too.* Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence. Two Georgia boys playing their trade for out-of-state powerhouses. Same high school year. Same NFL Draft (we assume). One will emerge as next year's likely No. 1  overall draft pick and Heisman Trophy fave.* Is Clemson's defensive line up to the challenge? How about the Tigers' offensive line? Ohio State will present the biggest challenge for each all season.* Can Ohio State's future NFL defensive backs consistently challenge Clemson's future NFL receivers? * Dabo Swinney vs. Ryan Day. Is the new guy ready?247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in the Xmas glow to talk Fiesta Bowl. Let's get rolling.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State has not been a real underdog all season. That changes Saturday night.Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite over the Buckeyes in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. But the national vibe is stronger.That vibe is the Buckeyes are headed for a buzzsaw. Clemson's combination of talent, experience and coaching will just be too much for the Buckeyes.Yeah ... right.Duane Long is here to offer a perspective different from that. Quite different.It's Christmas Eve morning. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!