Bucknuts Morning 5

It is Wednesday morning and Bax is fired up. The People's Champ joins Dave Biddle for his usual midweek visit to riff on Ryan Day's contract extension, Ohio State seemingly being the leader for 2021 running back recruit Donovan Edwards (who is the No. 1 player from the state of Michigan) and more. Yes, the 5ish is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is recruiting several of the nation's elite running backs. There are vibes building one of them will be a Buckeye. What does that mean to the others? After the ... uhh ... up and down running back recruiting in the last class should we be a tad suspect of the developments? Don't worry. We've brought in Duane Long for his usual Tuesday time to address Michigan star Donovan Edwards possibly becoming a Buckeye. What does it mean for the recruitment of Treyveon Henderson? Corey Kiner? All other 2021 running backs? We go deep. Also: * Of the Class of 2021 defensive lineman the Buckeyes are after, where would they fit? * We get into one of the open positions on Ohio State we have yet to cover: slot receiver. * Will C.J. Saunders get a sixth year of eligibility? What would it mean if he did? Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Fields was excellent as a first-year starter for Ohio State in 2019. He was a Heisman finalist with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 41-to-3. What are expectations for him in 2020? What can Fields do even better in year two? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Who will be Fields' backup this year? CJ Stroud, Jack Miller or Gunnar Hoak? * Which two running backs will step up the most for the Buckeyes this fall? Is it clear it will be Master Teague and Marcus Crowley? Who else will be in the mix? * Ohio State got a huge basketball win over No. 7 Maryland on Sunday. * It was not nearly as good of a day for Cardale Jones in the XFL. In fact, it was a really bad one for the former OSU QB. All of that and more is in store for you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has proven to be good at a lot of things. At the top of the list might be his ability to evaluate quarterbacks. Day hand-picked 2021 quarterback recruit Kyle McCord very early in the process. In fact, Day turned away quarterback who were rated much higher than McCord, who committed to the Buckeyes last year. Since then, McCord has continued to rise up the rankings and is now a 5-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What does JBook think about the OSU recruits who moved up and down in the recent 247Sports rankings? * What is the latest with running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? * Who will win the job at right tackle: Nicholas Petit-Frere or Dawand Jones? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we do hyperbole here on the BM5? You betcha. Ohio State is chasing two of the more dynamic running backs we've seen in years. Both are Class of 2021 prospects.  TreVeyon Henderson is Marshall Faulk ... but faster. Donovan Edwards is the second coming of Darren McFadden. Hyperbole much? Both have highlight videos loaded with jaw-dropping exploits. Both are seriously considering the Buckeyes. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Henderson-Edwards and the update to the 247Sports Composite. This show is filled with enjoyable info about the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail. These days, there is a lot of that info! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike in 2019, Ohio State will be the clear favorites in the Big Ten in 2020. (And yes, it is still funny the Buckeyes were picked third in their own division last year, but that is not the point here.) Which Big Ten team(s) will provide the biggest tests for Ohio State in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Which true freshman will have the biggest impact for OSU this fall? * Which returning players are not getting enough talk from the fans and media? * Will we look back on the Mel Tucker hiring at Michigan State as a good one, or no? All of that and more is on your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we take a trip into the future.  We know the College Football Playoff for the season ahead will include four teams and culminate with the CFP Title Game on Jan. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. We don't yet know the four teams ... or do we? Got an idea who will make it? Duane Long and I do. We lay out which four teams we expect to have a chance to play for it all. Hint: We don't agree on the four teams. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Presidents' Day and the Bank is open here at Bucknuts. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging show today which includes insights on: * 2021 defensive line recruiting for Ohio State. Where does OSU stand with the 5-star DLs on their board? * Will the Buckeyes tap into the transfer portal to find a defensive back or running back, or both? * What is Bank's thoughts on Mel Tucker taking the Michigan State job? Will we look back on it as a good hire? What about the way Tucker left Colorado? Too much controversy surrounding that, or no? * What is the latest on current Buckeye players Cade Stover, Tyreke Johnson and K'Vaughan Pope? All of that and more is coming to you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans can be quick to write off players from time to time. Especially players who enter the program with high accolades and then barely see the field for their first two seasons. However, Ohio State fans should absolutely not write off cornerback Tyreke Johnson, who will be a third-year sophomore this year. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss the nation's former No. 1 corner recruit and why he might be coming of age. Also on the docket: * Defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs says he will coach from the field, not the press box. * It is looking good for the Buckeyes in terms of the recruitment of the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the 2021 class, J.T. Tuimoloau. * How long will D-line coach Larry Johnson be at OSU? * What are JBook's thoughts on Mel Tucker getting the Michigan State job? 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 has developed a strong relationship with IMG Academy in Florida. With good reason. The school produces Division I players at a rapid pace. So there's that. But the Buckeyes are also doing work in the talent-rich Peach State. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here to discuss that and how Ohio native Mel Tucker will fare in East Lansing. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State rising senior defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint were arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping early Wednesday morning. They are in Franklin County jail and have been suspended from all football activities. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to address that situation, plus: * Is Cade Stover moving to tight end? If he does, what would we think about that? * What does the depth look like for the Buckeyes at TE in 2020? * If Stover is on the move, does that mean the staff feels good about redshirt freshman defensive end Noah Potter? * What does the depth look like at DE for the Buckeyes this year? * What does Bax think about the coaching search at Michigan State? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The coaching carousel is spinning. At Michigan State, it's that spinning rainbow icon when your Internet page won't load fast enough. The message there: Still loading. Luke Fickell opted against succeeding Mark Dantonio. Was that a good career move for the Bearcats' boss? Duane Long is here to share his thoughts on the whole deal. Also: Should Ohio State be boning up on grunge music, fish tossing and Steve Largent? After a successful recruiting dip into the Seattle area during the Class of 2020 cycle, the Buckeyes aim to make an even bigger splash there in '21. All that and more as we get Tuesday off and running. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the latest on the recruitment of running back Corey Kiner? What about the defensive tackles that Ohio State is pursuing in the 2021 class? How good will the Buckeyes' offensive line be in 2020? Or is the question, how great will that unit be? Will Demario McCall and/or Jaelen Gill step up for OSU this fall? Is Luke Fickell headed to Michigan State? Can the rebooted XFL make it? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for the Monday 5ish to give insights on all of that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, the local media met with Ohio State's 14 early-enrollee freshmen for the first time. We came away incredibly impressed with this group, both on and off the field. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about many of the talented freshmen such as Paris Johnson, Julian Fleming, CJ Stroud and others. Also, what are Steve's thoughts on Mark Dantonio stepping down at Michigan State? Getting out before the avalanche hits, or was he just ready to retire? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong see the future? It's debatable.  His Crystal Ball hit rate - 94% for the Class of 2020 cycle - leads one to believe its possible. His prediction more than nine months ago that Mark Dantonio was in his last season as Michigan State's coach advances his argument.  Oh, and yesterday was National Signing Day and Brian Hartline was honored for being the absolute best recruiter going. So there is plenty to discuss.  And Wiltfong is here. Let's enjoy.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first Wednesday of February used to be a national day of celebration for college football fans. Now? Well, signing day is a shell of what it used to be. That is because the real signing day is in December now. Ohio State signed 24 recruits in December and will sign just one -- Cameron Martinez -- today. Is this way better or worse? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that question in detail. Other topics include Mark Dantonio stepping down as Michigan State's head coach, Ohio State's basketball team beating Michigan in Ann Arbor last night and more. All of that is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Super Bowl has come and gone. National Signing Day is tomorrow.  Football is gone for a while (apologies, Cardale). Let's provide some pigskin perspective. Duane Long is here to run the gamut with us. * Nick Bosa: The best player on the field in the biggest game on Earth. Strong marketing for your Buckeyes, indeed. * Mike Hall: Why he rated out as a nekkid jaunt pickup (without photo evidence of such, thankfully). * Cam Martinez: Tomorrow is your day. Our support team thanks you. * Crystal clear: The last five Crystal Ball picks for the Buckeyes and what Duane thinks of each. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State already has 10 commitments in its 2021 recruiting class, which is ranked as the No. 1 haul in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. Four-star defensive tackle Mike Hall from Streetsboro, Ohio, was the most recent prospect to join the class. Of all the top 2021 recruits still left on OSU's board, who do the Buckeyes have a good shot at landing? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle for an extended version of today's show to give you a primer on what to expect going forward. All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerry Coombs has been on the job for just a week-and-a-half. Yet, Ohio State's defensive coordinator is pounding the pavement on the recruiting trail and could wind up landing some of the top cornerbacks in the country in the 2021 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, including: * What's the latest with the No. 1 corner in the country for 2021, Tony Grimes? How much of a difference is Coombs making with him? * Are the Buckeyes the clear front-runners to land the No. 5 cornerback in the nation, Jakailin Johnson? * What does JBook think about four-star corner Jordan Hancock? * What will Ohio State's 2020 offense look like from a run/pass balance? Are we going to be looking at an offense much more similar to 2018? * Which three-tech defensive tackle does JBook think will step up for OSU this fall? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, the Class of 2020 has appeared to come to a close for the Buckeyes with Michigan star Cam Martinez on board.  Technically, National Signing Day coming next week (Wednesday). Should Bucknutters actually go to work that day? It's time for a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He recently chatted with Martinez about his decision and will share highlights.  Also: * Newest (maybe the best) Texas prospect on recruiting radar? * Ohio State's recruiting class finished cycle No. 5 overall. * Two new 5-stars for the Buckeyes? Sit back and absorb the knowledge. Spend 5ish with us this a.m. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices