Bucknuts Morning 5

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show and they each give their favorite moment of covering Ohio State football. Was it a national championship game? Was it a Michigan game? Something else? Also, has Tennessee finally woken up from its slumber? The Volunteers now have the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2021, behind only Ohio State. And four Ohio State recruits have been invited to the 2021 All-American Bowl: Reid Carrico, Kyle McCord, TreVeyon Henderson and Jakailin Johnson. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the best Ohio State quarterback of this century? That was the site's poll question yesterday and Jonah Booker drops by for today's show to give his take. One thing is not up for debate: It has been an amazing run of great quarterback play for the Buckeyes the last two decades. Also on today's show: * Oregon's governor has banned large gatherings through the end of September, meaning the Ohio State at Oregon game will be played without fans. Is this the right call? Could the decision have waited? * James Franklin is saying that conferences won't wait for all teams to get back before they start playing college football again. Is he right? All of that and more is in store for you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is an extreme favorite to finish the Class of 2021 recruiting cycle with the No. 1 overall class. Thus far, the talent accumulation has been nothing short of incredible. And it doesn't figure to end with a whimper.  How many spots are left in the class? Sure, it's a moving target. But for the purpose of today's show - with a nod to Duane's Front Row post - it's time to pick five to finish with. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with his quintet. The first four you'll be on board with. But No. 5? We shall see. Ohio State has also extended offers to two Class of 2022 prospects that prep near Chez Wiltfong. What does he think of the Indiana duo? We asked. Steve answered. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked Bucknuts subscribers to submit questions for today's show and you did not disappoint. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for a 30-minute show that includes answering your questions on recruiting, the play of the defensive line down the stretch of the 2019 season, who is the best interior defensive lineman to come out of Ohio in the last 10 years, how access to the team compares to the Urban Meyer era and the Ryan Day era, and how is Day dealing with the media during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the Buckeyes landed their punter for the 2021 class, Jesse Mirco from Australia. And the news broke this morning. All of that and more is coming your way on an extended version of the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show we talk: ** Biggins talks about current Buckeye QB CJ Stroud who Biggins touted as Ohio State caliber before most were aware of Stroud. ** Biggins discusses the three top Mater Dei prospects the Buckeyes have offered a scholarship ** We talk about the Mater Dei program and if USC still has the edge there recruiting ** Biggins talks about the Ohio State brand on the West Coast  ** We talk about the potential next Wyatt Davis ** And we discuss more… FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE The DeanCast is available on iTunes and more: * Click here to listen to the show via iTunes * Click here to listen to the show as an MP3 file on your computer, tablet or phone Want the latest scoops and news on the Buckeyes? Try our 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AND BECOME A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER! 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

Justin Fields is your starting quarterback. After that? Who will Fields hand the ball to on first downs? Who knows? Duane Long is here and we begin his roll through the Ohio State prospective depth chart. Today: Quarterback and running back. Also: ESPN's Mel Kiper released his top 25 NFL Draft prospects and top five by position for 2021. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round? We discuss in detail. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is May the 4th, so fill in your Star Wars jokes here. What is not funny is the idea of no football this fall. However, is momentum mounting for football to be played as scheduled this fall? One Ohio lawmaker is adamant there should be football this year and there is currently a 5-page thread on The Front Row mess. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Ohio State keeps adding commitments during the pandemic, the latest being 2022 athlete C.J. Hicks from Kettering Alter. * Is Steve surprised the Buckeyes are recruiting at such an elite level? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the latest with high 4-star offensive tackle J.C. Latham? Is he still leaning Ohio State's way, or has his interest in the Buckeyes cooled? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What other offensive line recruits for the 2021 class is JBook keeping a close eye on? * Was the 2016 Ohio State-Michigan game the highlight of the Jim Harbaugh era at UM so far, even though the Buckeyes won? ESPN featured the "Game of Inches" in prime time last night, so once again the '16 game was at the forefront of the sports world. * How will players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness impact Ohio State? All of that and more is in store for you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday spot and once again has wisdom to spread. * The nation's No. 1 overall player - defensive end Korey Foreman - said last night he has interest in Ohio State. Is it mutual? Is this a case of Ohio State just wanting to horde very great player available? * Is J.C. Latham still leaning towards the Buckeyes? A few weeks ago, this felt like basically a done deal. Now? Not so much. * Why are Ole Miss and Texas A&M the two program tussling hardest with Ohio State for New Jersey standout Tywone Malone? Wiltfong clears up all three recruitments. * Then it is back to projecting riches for your Buckeyes. On Tuesday's show, Duane Long offered up his thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft and which Buckeyes would be selected (in order). Today, it's Dan's turn to list a top 10. Changes abound. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the nation's No. 1 wide receiver, Emeka Egbuka, going to be next to join Ohio State's excellent 2021 recruiting class? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the secret to Brian Hartline's recruiting prowess? Or is it really not a secret? * Is high 4-star cornerback Jaylin Davies going to be a Buckeye? * Which inexperienced defensive backs will start for Ohio State in 2020? All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ten Buckeyes were selected over the weekend in the NFL Draft. How many will be picked in the 2021 NFL Draft? That was our topic today as Duane Long joined the show in his usual Tuesday slot. We apologize for the show being a tad tardy but we are tinkering with new a new audio approach we hope will be beneficial for all involved. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another excellent NFL Draft from Ohio State's standpoint with 10 former Buckeyes being selected in the three-day event. That included three first-rounders (Chase Young, Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette), a second-rounder (J.K. Dobbins), three third-rounders (Davon Hamilton, Jonah Jackson, Malik Harrison), a sixth-rounder (Jordan Fuller) and two seventh-rounders (K.J. Hill and Jashon Cornell). Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish for a full recap of the NFL Draft from OSU's perspective, including the biggest surprises of the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State currently has the No. 1 2021 recruiting class ... by a wide margin. Has the staff gotten bored with the competition and moved on to 2022? Not exactly. But Ryan Day and Co. did kick off Class of 2022 additions yesterday when New Orleans native Jyaire Brown verbally committed to the Buckeyes. We break down his commitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. But that's not all. We also delve into how 2021 will finish off. * Three more 5-stars on the way? * David Davidkov's inspirational journey to ... Columbus? * Tight end, offensive line, defensive line ... where do the next commits line up? PLUS: It's NFL Draft Day! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast.  DeanCast guest today is Mark Porter, owner of ScoutingOhio.com. On today’s show we talk: ** Porter talks about the Buckeyes not recruiting high school players, but rather future NFL draft picks ** Porter discusses and gives stats on whether or not Ohio prep football talent is dwindling and what impact it has on the Buckeyes ** We talk about the gems the Buckeyes have landed for their 2021 recruiting class ** Porter looks ahead to the Ohio class of 2022 and the potential Ohio State guys ** Porter discusses the vibe from the college coaching world in regards to whether and when there will be another college football season. ** And we discuss more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's recruiting is "stupid"? Well, not stupid in the classic term, of course. In this case, we are talking about stupid good. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about high four-star cornerback Jaylin Davies perhaps becoming the next member of the Buckeyes' No. 1-ranked 2021 recruiting class, right on the heels of OSU landing four-star safety Jantzen Dunn on Monday. Also on the docket: * What is the state of the linebacking corps for the Buckeyes in 2020? We do a deep dive on that. * What is Bax most interested to see in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday? (Yes, tomorrow! Whohoo!) * The local media will have teleconferences with several of Ohio State's assistant coaches later this morning. All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of the world is on hiatus until the current pandemic is handled. That does not include Ohio State's football program. Ryan Day and Co. added another prospect to its No. 1 rated Class of 2021 when Kentucky's best - Jantzen Dunn - verballed to Ohio State. Oh, and 11 Buckeyes could come off the board in the fast-approaching NFL Draft. What does Duane Long think of Dunn joining this class? How does Duane rank the draft-eligible Buckeyes? Boom, that's a show. Spend 5ish with us today, Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Kentucky, defensive back Jantzen Dunn, commit to Ohio State later today? It is sure trending in that direction. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what changed over the weekend with Dunn. Plus, what position is he most likely to play in college, and what former OSU defensive backs does he remind Bank of? Also on the docket: * Michigan is recruiting the state of Massachusetts hard for the second straight year, which seems like an odd strategy. Let's talk about it. * On the other hand, P.J. Fleck is doing an excellent job at Minnesota. What does the future hold for Fleck? * What prospects from Ohio State are we most curious to see where they land in this week's NFL Draft? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of the last 20 basketball recruits to join Ohio State's squad, 11 have left the program. If you take the two highest recruits in each class, seven of the 10 are gone. What gives? Is Ohio State in the middle of a program crisis? Or is this the new normal in college basketball? Who better to answer than our network's premiere voice on college basketball: Director of Basketball Recruiting Evan Daniels? The answer: Nobody. We execute a deep dive on Ohio State hoops with Evan, who offers up insight on Chris Holtmann's team when it comes to recruiting, on-court performance and what the future might look like. Enjoy the show, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. Our DeanCast guest today is the Buckeyes’ newest commitment, defensive end Tunmise Adeleye from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG. On today’s show we talk: ** Why Adeleye made his decision this week ** Ryan Day and Larry Johnson’s reactions when Adeleye gave them the great news ** Adeleye telling other schools the news that he had picked Ohio State ** Eventually playing on the same defensive line with 5-star defensive end Jack Sawyer ** Adeleye ecruiting his teammates JC Latham and Kamar Wilcoxson ** Being part of what could be the greatest recruiting class ever ** And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is an uncomfortable subject, but one that is on the minds of all college football fans: What will the 2020 season look like? Will it be played as scheduled? Might there be a delay to the start of the season, followed by a shortened season? And heaven forbid, there is one really bad possibility (although we don't think it will come to that). Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss why pro sports leagues planning to start in June could be what paves the way for college sports to start this fall. Also on the show: * Defensive end Tunmise Adeleye -- the No. 41 ranked recruit in the country in the 2021 class -- became the 16th commitment for the Buckeyes in their No. 1-ranked class on Wednesday. He was originally expected to announce his decision in August. * What stood out to JBook regarding Ryan Day's 45-minute teleconference with reporters on Wednesday? * Where do things stand with the other top recruits on OSU's board for 2021? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.  Learn more about