Bucknuts Morning 5

Chase Young is just taking a few weeks off. Rutgers is up - and we mean DOWN. Miyan Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylan Knighton. Who's in? The College Football Playoff. How will it all work out? 247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom. Spend 5ish with is today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State fell one spot to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. It is pretty rough to drop in the rankings when you win by 59 points as the Buckeyes did against Maryland. However, the new No. 1 team in the land, LSU, did go to Alabama and knock off the Crimson Tide, so the Tigers jumping OSU was not a big surprise. The good news, per the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, is Ohio State has a very good chance of moving back into the No. 1 spot if they win out. Bax joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss all things CFP rankings, plus: * Is Penn State head coach James Franklin the "snitch" in the Chase Young situation? Or is that a little too hard to believe? * Is Bax feeling good about Ohio State landing 2020 running back recruit Jahmyr Gibbs? * Ohio State's basketball team hosts No. 10 Villanova tonight. And the No. 16 Buckeyes are favored -- yes, favored -- by 2.5 points over the Wildcats. Even if you are just a casual OSU hoops fan, are you entertained? All

Ohio State is in an interesting spot these days. An unquestioned national title contender, the Buckeyes are in the midst of tussles against overmatched foes.  Maryland is awful. Rutgers wishes it was Maryland. So the competitive aspect of this weekend's trip to New Jersey is ... well ... non-existent. Yet, there is plenty to talk about. Among the topics Duane Long and I cover on today's show: * Chase Young. How many more games? Does it even matter? Who turned on him? * PT strategy. How much playing time for the starters on Saturday? Who will emerge? Should travel roster walk-ons get at least 12 hours sleep Friday night? * Best NFL running back prospect on the roster? * Ohio State vs. ??? in CFP title game? * Paris Johnson: Ready as a freshman? * Tyreke Johnson ... next up? * Lose weight, get in shape, get paid? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the latest on Chase Young? Specifically, how many more games will Ohio State's star junior defensive end miss? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give the answer to that, plus: What is the latest with 2020 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? How did Jahmyr Gibbs' visit go this weekend? Could Gibbs perhaps now be trending OSU's way? Will Ohio State drop to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings after LSU hammered Alabama? Should people really be that surprised that Minnesota beat Penn State? All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that was quite an interesting Saturday. It started with the news Chase Young would not be playing against Maryland. That story only took off from there. We get into ... like really get into it. Ohio State then destroyed visiting Maryland, 73-14, in front of a packed Shoe.  Elsewhere, Joe Burrow did it again, Lovie Smith did it again, and the season outlook nationally got even cloudier. There's plenty to discuss and we brought in two big-time discussers: Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not the way you expected to start your day, huh? The Chase Young news has ripped through Buckeye Nation and we are still dealing with ourselves.  So ... what happened? Will Young miss more than Maryland game? Why now? Is Ohio State prepared? Who replaces Young on the field? Lots of questions and we took a crack at all of them. Dave Biddle joins me for this emergency edition of the BM5. Spend 5ish more with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday and that of course means Jonah Booker is here for the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to discuss the College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State's game tomorrow against visiting Maryland and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Class of 2020 is nearing completion. But there's a few key spots left ... and you know them: running back(s) and second quarterback. Oh, and Ohio State hosts Maryland this weekend. So there's that.  One running back from Georgia will be here. Is he on flip watch?  Ohio State has offered another quarterback. Does that mean C.J. Stroud is out? Will Chase Young take a second half snap against his home-state foe? Can the Fighting P.J. Flecks turn the B1G upside down? Can Super Joe turn back the Tide? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to share his vibes on all that. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country according to the College Football Playoff rankings which were released Tuesday night. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to give his reaction on that and all things CFP on a robust version of the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is fresh off a bye week and readying to host Maryland in a return to action. But there is plenty of action of the field as well: * The College Football Playoff reveal is tonight at 9 on ESPN. The Buckeyes will one of the top four teams. But where exactly will Ohio State be ranked? * The dumpster fire that is Florida State football has added some drama to Ohio State recruiting with the decomittment of Jaylon Knighton. Have fences been mended enough for Knighton to once again be a prime Buckeyes target? * Ohio State's quest for a second quarterback in the Class of 2020 has taken them off the lower 48. Who is now in focus? Duane Long is here to provide insight on all of that. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2019 will be released Tuesday evening and it will be interesting to see where Ohio State is ranked. The Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll and No. 4 in the Coaches poll, but those polls have zero impact on the four teams that make the CFP. Might Ryan Day and Co. be ranked No. 1 the CFP? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * The Buckeyes are favored by 44 points over visiting Maryland this Saturday. * What are expectations for OSU's star players such as Justin Fields, Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins and others down the stretch of the season? * Which game is a bigger threat to the Buckeyes: At home against Penn State, or on the road against Michigan? All of that and more is happening on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State landed 2021 wide receiver recruit Marvin Harrison Jr. on Thursday, giving the Buckeyes six prospects in their '21 class. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk about Harrison, plus: * How Brian Hartline continues to clean up on the recruiting trail. * The Buckeyes continue to recruit the state of Pennsylvania very well. * Is Bijan Robinson really back in play for OSU? * Highlights from Ryan Day's radio show, including his comments on sophomore DT Tommy Togiai who is really coming on for the Buckeyes. All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running back drama? The Buckeyes? Well, if it's the Class of 2020 recruiting cycle, there's been more drama than needed. We thought Ohio State had basically settled on two targets: Ohioan Miyan Williams and Georgia native Jahmyr Gibbs). But an 'old' name popped up again recently. Bijan Robinson told 247Sports he is still in contact with Ohio State's staff despite his Texas commitment. The heck? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the latest. Plus, we asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Steve and got some good ones. * All of the Bijan queries - and there were several. * Julian Fleming - Is the Keystone State native wavering? * 2020 a down year for B1G-area recruits or is 2021 looking like a banner year? * Did Ohio State make up ground on Notre Dame for Will Shipley this past weekend? All that and more coming your way. Spend 5ish with us this morning, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is tied with Clemson for the second-best odds in the country to win the national championship this season at 3/1. Alabama checks in first at 11/4. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about the Buckeyes' national title hopes and much more. Entering a season with a "national championship or bust" mindset is setting yourself up for serious disappointment. But after eight games, with as impressive as the Buckeyes are looking, does Bax have a national title or bust attitude this season?  Also on the docket: * Is Chase Young a legit contender to win the Heisman Trophy? * How impressive is the toughness and attitude of this OSU squad? * What are thoughts on college athletes likely being able to profit off their likeness by the year 2021? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State took Wisconsin's heart in the rain. Chase Young entered the national lexicon. Jack Miller cemented his Buckeye future. Your Buckeyes staff has identified a young Ohioan they feel is worthy to come aboard. So who better to join us and wax poetic than Duane Long? Nobody ... and he's here to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juggernaut (JUG-ger-naut): "A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution." ... "A force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable." Yes, that perfectly describes the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes through the first eight games of their season. They were expected to be tested by Wisconsin. And they were; for one quarter. Then they blew the doors off the Badgers 38-7 and the score very likely would have been a lot worse if not for the rainy conditions. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss the juggernaut that is the '19 Buckeyes and where things might go from here. Other topics include Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins, OSU's offensive line, and 2020 running back recruiting. All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Norris is deathly afraid of Chase Young. That's what type of Saturday it was in The Shoe yesterday as the Buckeyes hosted Wisconsin in a 38-7 trouncing.  It rained. A lot. But Ohio State's winning parade went on ... in impressive fashion. Who shined? Yes, Chase.  But others did, too. Ohio State simply solidified its national standing and likely strengthened it. Bill Kurelic is here. Dave Biddle is here. Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are one day away from the Ohio State-Wisconsin game and Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all about it. JBook also drops knowledge on: * What will be the final score in tomorrow's Buckeyes vs. Badgers showdown? * Is this a preview of the Big Ten title game? * Might the weather not be as big of a factor as some believe? * What's JBook's take on Tony Alford and running back recruiting? * There are so many reasons the 2019 Buckeyes are elite. It would be easy to argue the top-three reasons are head coach Ryan Day, quarterback Justin Fields and defensive end Chase Young. All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin is licking its wounds and prepping for a Saturday meeting with host Ohio State.  Those Buckeyes have a few guests expected to visit for the noon kickoff. Sure, the early start limits the attendees and the Penn State home game on the horizon gives coveted recruits another date as option. But that won't make the red carpet laid out this weekend any less plush. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here for his routine Thursday appearance to breakdown who is coming to Columbus, who could be on commitment watch and who could make a 'surprise' appearance. All of that and a look at other college football action on the docket is coming at you. Spend 5ish with us to day, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is plenty of Ohio State football to discuss as the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Topics include: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' upcoming game against Wisconsin. * Quarterback Justin Fields playing out of his mind through seven games. * Are injuries at offensive tackle a big concern for OSU? * Head coach Ryan Day pushing all the right buttons for Ohio State. * Might the Buckeyes get linebacker Baron Browning back from an injury this week? * Thoughts on Notre Dame at Michigan. Plus, FootballScoop is reporting that Jim Harbaugh might have an "exit strategy" following this season. All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices