Bucknuts Morning 5

It is the midpoint of the work week and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show. On the docket: * Cameron Martinez saying he will definitely sign with the Buckeyes one week from today when the late signing period begins. * Which notable OSU recruits moved up and down on the final 247Sports rankings for the 2020 class? Hint: One of the guys who moved up is quarterback CJ Stroud, and we're quite high on his game. * Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson having a bigger role in terms of calling plays. * How will things shake out at running back for Ohio State in 2020? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Top247 for the class of 2020 was released earlier today. Ohio State's haul now includes four 5-star commitments. The 5-star Reveal Show show, hosted by Josh Pate and featuring analysis from 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons, featured player-by-player unveiling of the 32 final 5-star prospects in the class of 2020. That means in-depth discussion on the two you knew about and the newest 5-star Buckeyes: No. 4 Julian Fleming; No. 8 Paris Jackson, Jr.; No. 15 Jackson Smith-Njigba; No. 29 C.J. Stroud. So it back and listen to Josh and Barton go into detail on each of the Buckeyes to earn such lofty status and stick around for a list of the five prospects that fell just short of that elusive fifth star.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final Top 247 for the Class of 2020 will be released later today. How many five-stars will Ohio State have? We know it is more than the two who entered the final evaluation as such: Julian Fleming and Paris Johnson, Jr. But what if Duane Long was the official dude of rankings. What would be his top five in Ohio State's Class of 2020 haul. We discuss. You will enjoy and likely be surprised who makes up the quintet. Also: * The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting has lobbed in a Crystal Ball for Maryland defensive lineman. What's Duane scouting report? * Why are Mike Hall and Jaylen Johnson so underrated?  All that and more this a.m. Spend 5ish with us, today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It appears to be a very strong year in the state of Ohio for 2021 recruits. Ohio State has already landed verbal commitments from the three highest-ranked prospects in the state: defensive end Jack Sawyer, offensive tackle Ben Christman and wide receiver Jayden Ballard. The Buckeyes also have a commit from the No. 6 player in the state, linebacker Reid Carrico, and the No. 11 recruit in the state, safety Jaylen Johnson. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to go in-depth on Ohio's 2021 recruits. * How does this class stack up with previous classes from Ohio? * What is the story on running back Corey Kiner (No. 5 player in the state), RB Jaylen Anderson (No. 7), DE Najee Story (No. 8), defensive tackle Mike Hall (No. 9) and safety A.J. Kirk? Do the Buckeyes want all of them? Where does OSU stand with them? All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will Ohio State's depth chart look like at running back, linebacker and on the defensive line in 2020? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to break down the depth chart and talk about Mickey Marotti's comments earlier this week. All of that and more is coming at you on a 21-minute edition of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday morning slot and has plenty to say. * Ryan Day on the trail: What is the latest? * Kerry Coombs coming back ... * Why Dawand Jones is off the chart. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's 2020 wide receiver class is the best we can remember for a position group. Which of the four will have the biggest impacts for the Buckeyes in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * Kerry Coombs is back and is already planting flags on the recruiting trail. * How will duties between Coombs and Greg Mattison be split up? * Who will likely be OSU's starting right tackle this fall: Nicholas Petit-Frere or Dawand Jones? * Is Cameron Martinez definitely going to sign with the Buckeyes two weeks from today? All of that and more is coming at you on the midweek 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's back ... officially.  We all waited on the Tennessee Titans' playoff run to end so Ohio State could finish tweaking its staff. Kansas City beat Tennessee in the AFC Championship Game ... and now Kerry Coombs has officially come home. With a promotion and possible elevation to the booth ... what does Duane Long think of the whole deal? We break it down in detail and also get into the Senior Bowl, Cam Martinez and Joey Bosa marketing the OSU brand. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices