Bucknuts Morning 5

Two positions that are under the microscope for Ohio State this season are defensive backs and running backs. What will the depth chart look like for the Buckeyes at both spots? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give a deep dive on that, and answer an interesting question about whether fans will have to sign a waiver removing universities from any liability upon entering football stadiums this fall. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's two-deep at linebacker looks a lot like it did last season. The only name missing is Malik Harrison. Sure, that was a big name on the Ohio State defense. Who fills Harrison's role? Will the other starting spots be filled by the incumbent? Join Duane Long on his depth chart tour with a dive on linebackers. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, is here to give you the latest on the top uncommitted recruits that are on Ohio State's radar in the 2021 class. The prospects in question are J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, JC Latham, Rocco Spindler, Derrick Davis Jr., Tywone Malone, Jager Burton and Hudson Wolfe. Also, Ohio State's players will begin voluntary workouts exactly a week from day. Happy June, indeed. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's superior recruiting efforts recently have been well documented. But the biggest, most impactful recruit for the 2020 Buckeyes was one of their own: Shaun Wade. Why did Wade decide on another season in Columbus rather than cashing in with the NFL? Randy Wade is here with answers.  Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Shaun's Dad sat down with us for an extended interview to touch on a litany of topics: NFL can wait? Dealing with quarantine? 2020 season expectations? Ohio State's secondary outlook? Why Jim Harbaugh no longer answers Randy's calls? Could the NFL's supplemental draft later this summer be an option for Shaun? We covered all that and more on this edition of Bucknuts Almost Live. Enjoy the show, '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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's 2002 national championship game win over Miami was replayed on ESPN last night and judging by social media a lot of people tuned in. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to look back at that classic game and all the twists and turns that it took.  That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Ohio State working on the greatest recruiting class of all time? Can the Buckeyes top what they did in the 2017 cycle? The man to ask is 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. His piece on the highest rated class by average recruit is due out later today and he offers up a preview. Steve then takes on the Front Row Q&A! 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! FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE The Bucknuts Morning 5 is available on Apple Podcasts and more: * Click here to listen to the show via Apple Podcasts Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked subscribers to submit questions on The Front Row message board and you did not disappoint. On today's show, The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to answer questions on Ohio State recruiting, who would be first in line to replace Ryan Day as OSU's head coach if he jumped to the NFL, how good Trey Sermon will be this year, what the depth chart will look at running back for the Buckeyes, whether Ohio State will not be considered one of the elite teams in college football if they fail to win the national championship this season, which 2020 regular season game will be toughest for OSU and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey. Nick. Chase.  Zach? Is Zach Harrison the next Ohio State defensive end to get drafted before the first commercial break at the NFL Draft? Maybe. We have at least two seasons to find out about the rising sophomore but we do know this: He won't be alone up front this season. Ohio State once again has an excellent array of defensive line talent ready to wreak havoc on the opposition. Who makes up the two-deep? Duane Long is here to break it all down on the defensive line. ALSO: Another defensive back committed yesterday - Arizona standout Denzel Burke - and we have thoughts. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Ohio State and Major League Baseball pitcher Drew Rucinski is currently one of the stars of the Korean baseball league (KBO) and he joins us on today's show. Drew talks about the culture in South Korea, what baseball is like over there, his thoughts on KBO games being aired live in the United States on ESPN and ESPN2 (due to no MLB yet this year), his thoughts on the Buckeyes' baseball program and much more. Also, Ohio State landed yet another quality football recruit in high 4-star cornerback Denzel Burke, who committed to the Buckeyes on Sunday. The Buckeyes' lead for the No. 1 class in the country continues to grow. All of that and more is in store for you on the Memorial Day 5ish. Thank you very much to the men and women who have sacrificed their life in the name of freedom in our country, and thank you to everyone who has served in the Armed Forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Heather Dinich talks to college presidents more than anyone. So who better to discuss the moving target that is the season ahead given the current conditions and how it might affect all involved - especially Ohio State - as it attempts to make a College Football Playoff return? Dinich breaks down where things currently are, where they might go and more before opining on Ohio State, Gene Smith, Ryan Day and Buckeye fans. Spend some of your Sunday a.m. with us, '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? BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row message board, including but not limited to: * Why is third-year sophomore safety Marcus Hooker a player to keep a close eye on? * Who is the fastest Ohio State wide receiver ever? Joey Galloway, Ted Ginn, Terry Glenn or Parris Campbell? That and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports has updated Class of 2021 rankings and ... it's good to be king (current team rankings here). An Ohioan headed to Columbus was a high riser. Three of the highest-rated prospects available are favoring the good guys.  So who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong?  Answer: Nobody. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bucknuts received word Tuesday evening that Ohio State's players have been told to prepare to report back to campus on June 8. It is still to be determined if the players will be able to resume team activities at that time, but this is of course good news in terms of there being Buckeye football this fall. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that and the encouraging comments from Gordon Gee about the 2020 college football season. Plus, we answer your questions from The Front Row message board. One of which is: "Is Ryan Day better than Urban Meyer?" You might hear Bax speechless for the first time ever while answering that one. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's most talented position group? It has to be wide receiver, right? Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday spot to project the Buckeyes' two-deep at wide receiver. We could have done a three deep! Also, Duane takes on your Q&A submissions on topics like sleeper offensive and defensive linemen, Trey Sermon's NFL stock and much more. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are talking about two of our favorite things on today's show: Football and food. All right, three of our favorite things because you know we're also talking a lot about recruiting when the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic drops by. The Dean and Dave Biddle answer your questions that were posted on The Front Row message board about recruiting, third-year sophomore WR Kamryn Babb, how Bill likes to eat his burgers, and what our favorite diner is in Columbus. All of that and more is in store for you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the pandemic, Ohio State has continued to roll on the recruiting trail. But why? What is it about the Buckeyes that has the nation's finest pining to be part of the Class of 2021? Well, it didn't happen overnight and doesn't figure to end anytime soon. So who better to accompany us on an Ohio State dominance deep dive than 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons? Our network's top talent evaluator breaks it all down in one of our more detailed interviews ever. If you ever had a question about network rankings or Ohio State's talent quest, this is the podcast for you. Sit back and enjoy, 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, we answer your questions from The Front Row message board. It is Friday so that means Jonah Booker on the 5ish. But it is more like 30ish today. Several topics are covered, such as thoughts on the 2020 college football season, what JBook thinks of quarterback Jack Miller, if any Ohio State players are considering entering the NFL supplemental draft this summer and much more. Also, as we have mentioned recently, we are in a competition to get as many 5-star reviews on Apple Podcast as we can. Therefore, **CLICK HERE TO GIVE A 5-STAR REVIEW** All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is cruising towards the Class of 2021 recruiting crown. Right? RIGHT? Yes ... but it's not a done deal. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong went in depth on the subject earlier this week. He breaks down the tussle for No. 1 and how the Buckeyes might fare down the stretch.  Also:  We asked for your queries for today's Q&A that we will feature on each show going forward. Wiltfong goes into detail on pandemic recruiting through June 30, Clemson vs. Ohio State, Washington 5-stars, baseball or football and a lot more. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Matt Baxendell is asked a question that absolutely blows his mind. What is the question? How does he answer it? Well, you will have to listen to the show to find out. And after you do, make sure to give your answer in the comments section. Also, the media will interview Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti today and we're excited about that. An always-entertaining edition of the Wednesday 5ish has arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know three names for sure: Thayer Munford, Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis. But which other Ohio State offensive linemen will join that trio to protect Justin Fields, Trey Sermon and Co.? Does Duane Long's opinion on who will start up front jibe with the rest our staff's prediction? Only one way to find out ... spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices