The holiday glow is still shining here on the BM5! Ohio State is in Cali getting ready for a Rose Bowl date with Washington. Does that mean recruiting has come to a halt? Of course not. At Ohio State, recruiting NEVER comes to a halt. So we are once...
12 min
1927
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 26, 2018
It was a Merry Christmas for Ohio State as the Buckeyes landed 2020 four-star wide receiver Gee Scott from the state of Washington on Tuesday. What does this say about the recruiting of Ryan Day and Brian Hartline? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell,...
10 min
1928
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 24, 2018
Will Justin Fields transfer to Ohio State following the bowl season? According to Bill "Bank" Greene, the chances of Fields playing for the Buckeyes in 2019 is excellent. Bank joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss all things Fields,...
12 min
1929
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 21, 2018
What is the latest on the Justin Fields-to-Ohio State rumors? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for an action-packed edition of the show to discuss that, plus: * What type of quarterback would the Buckeyes be getting in Fields if he does transfer to...
15 min
1930
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 20, 2018
Smell that? It's not smoke, relax. Nothing is on fire. Everyone is safe. You may have heard Ohio State is reeling since the beginning of the Early Signing Period. You heard wrong. Given the way this year has gone, maybe we shouldn't be...
13 min
1931
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 19, 2018
Our good friend Bill King of The Bill King Show on Nashville Sports Radio has dubbed the early signing period -- which kicked off today -- "Commitmas." We like that term, and thus far Ohio State is receiving many nice presents. And more good news is...
14 min
1932
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 18, 2018
It's the eve of the Early Signing Period. Ohio State remains in the mix for several elite prospects, including a certain local. It's the 'eve' of the college transfer season. Ohio State is apparently in the mix for a certain elite quarterback ......
11 min
1933
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 17, 2018
Mike Weber will turn pro after this season, which is not a surprise, but does lead to a question: Is running back depth going to be a problem for the Buckeyes in 2019. Obviously, J.K. Dobbins will return, but behind him, there could be...
20 min
1934
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 14, 2018
If Greg Schiano does depart as Ohio State's defensive coordinator, and Alex Grinch is promoted to defensive coordinator, might Marcus Freeman make a homecoming to OSU? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for today's show to...
10 min
1935
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 13, 2018
What are early returns on Ryan Day's recruiting trail exploits as head coach? Has his ascension weakened Ohio State's pitch in the wake of Urban Meyer's announced exit? We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to get an expert...
13 min
1936
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 12, 2018
"The Granddaddy of Them All" is not getting much discussion amongst Ohio State fans. Part of that is because of the existence of the College Football Playoff, and the Buckeyes not being a part of the four-team field. Another reason is the pending...
13 min
1937
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 12, 2018
Change ... change ... change. Sometimes it's scary. Sometimes it's exciting. Well ... what's the deal at Ohio State now that Urban Meyer is in the process of handing the reins to Pat Day? So far ... so good. Could the staff be facing upheaval?...
16 min
1938
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 10, 2018
For several weeks, Zach Harrison appeared to be trending Michigan's way. Now the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio seems to be leaning toward Ohio State. But why? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give his take on that (and Bank has...
22 min
1939
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 7, 2018
Jonah Booker believes Ohio State made the correct decision in promoting Ryan Day to head coach, even without conducting a national search. However, JBook says that Day must do a complete overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. JBook joins...
12 min
1940
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 6, 2018
There's an old adage about the transfer of power: You don't want to replace The Guy. You want to the guy who replaces the guy who replaced The Guy. Ryan Day won't have that luxury. He is replacing Urban Meyer (see: The Guy). Can he pull it off? Time...
12 min
1941
Bucknuts Morning 5: Dec. 5, 2018
They say you don't want to be the coach who follows a legend. You want to replace the coach that replaced a legend. However, Urban Meyer is absolutely a legend, and Ryan Day will of course be taking over for him as Ohio State's...
18 min
1942
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 4, 2018
The Urban Meyer Era is ending in Columbus. The esteemed coach will guide the Buckeyes through the Rose Bowl before being replaced by offensive coordinator Pat Day. Quite a Tuesday a.m. announcement to wake up to. Was it the most shocking news...
23 min
1943
Bucknuts Morning 5: December 3, 2018
Sure, it was a weekend that produced a bunch of answers. It also produced a bunch of questions. Since we last convened, Ohio State won the Big Ten title and saw its College Football Playoff hopes vanish. We brought in the most senior scribe on...
15 min
1944
Bucknuts Morning 5: Nov. 30, 2018
Nervous that Ohio State might be overlooking Northwestern in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game? Well, Jonah Booker says you shouldn't be. He expects the No. 6 Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) will have their way with the No. 21 Wildcats (8-4, 8-1)....
12 min
1945
Bucknuts Morning 5: November 29, 2018
Not many pundits predicted Ohio State would beat Michigan in The Game. But 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong was indeed one of those pundits. And Wiltfong called it well in advance. He's here today to accept kudos on said premonition,...
18 min
1946
Bucknuts Morning 5: Nov. 28, 2018
"Win and you're in" is not the phrase Ohio State can use as it enters the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern. If the Buckeyes want to make the College Football Playoff, a narrow win over the Wildcats likely will not do the trick. The CFP...
12 min
1947
Bucknuts Morning 5: November 28, 2018
So that went well. Just like we thought it would ... right? OK, not so much. Yes, we are still basking in the glow of an unreal Saturday in The Shoe. Those in a state north of here? Not so much. There will be time to talk immediate future, Big Ten...
26 min
1948
Bucknuts Morning 5: Nov. 26, 2018
What is an “Urban special”? It is when Urban Meyer is an underdog – or just doubted in general – and he makes your team look like the junior varsity playing the Division I state champions. Let’s be honest: It happened to Ohio State...
14 min
1949
Bucknuts Morning 5: Nov. 23, 2018
It is all about the Ohio State-Michigan game on today's edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to give predictions on who will win The Game, including a final score. We also answer your questions from the Front Row message...
13 min
1950
Bucknuts Morning 5: Nov. 21, 2018
It is the eve of Thanksgiving and it's time to talk all about The Game. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss this year's rendition of the Ohio State-Michigan game. The Wolverines are 4.5-point favorites. Is this the year...