Bucknuts Morning 5

Much has changed in college football over the last year or so. Major changes that have completely shifted the landscape of the sport we live. Players being able to transfer one time without sitting out a season. Players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness, and boosters more than willing to help their favorite program reel in recruits using NIL money. While it is a good time to be a college football player, what about the sport itself? Is it as great as it always was? Even better? Worse? Too early to tell? What might the future hold? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for an in-depth discussion on this matter, plus we look ahead to Ohio State's Rose Bowl matchup against Utah and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked. We answered. Boom ... that's a show. Bucknutters submitted great questions for today's BM5. Duane Long and I did our best to tackle. Among the topics covered: * Kyle McCord vs. Devin Brown * Class of 2022 impact freshmen * Greg Studrawa ... vibes? * Who replaces Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson? * Who among designated stars gets drafted first? * How badly did we miss Josh Proctor? And that's not all!  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 12 days away from Ohio State's matchup against Utah in the Rose Bowl, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about the game, plus: * Steve was midflight on his way to Las Vegas on Thursday when word came down that Ohio State's basketball game against Kentucky was canceled due to a COVID breakout within OSU's program. He tells that interesting story, meaning not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. (Don't worry; it's G rated.) * How big a concern is this moving forward for not just college basketball, but perhaps the college football bowl season? * Which OSU football players are on the fence regarding whether to come back next season or turn pro? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are they staying at Ohio State or leaving for the NFL? We learned Thursday evening that cornerback Cameron Brown is returning for a fifth season, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. What about defensive end Zach Harrison, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Sevyn Banks? Also, which players -- if any -- might sit out the Rose Bowl for the Buckeyes? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the Urban Meyer fallout in Jacksonville and whether Meyer will ever coach again, Jim Knowles taking over OSU's defense in 2022 and more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a 24-hour gauntlet that was.  Ohio State emerged from the first day of the Early Signing Period with the nation's No. 4 overall class. It's a historic class for linebackers ... but is missing a certain cornerback. Where to from here because this class is not done. Also, Ryan Day met with the media yesterday afternoon to touch on the '22 class, Rose Bowl prep and other offseason tribulations.  Oh yeah ... Urban Meyer got fired last night.  We bring in Bill Kurelic and Steve Helwagen to address the latest on several fronts. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The commitments came fast and furious at the WHAC this morning. Ohio State added a stellar class - officially.  Current 247Sports rankings - which are fluid - have the Buckeyes boasting the No. 4 overall class.  But the morning was not totally smooth. Texas, after recently bringing home transfer Quinn Ewers, did it again with an in-state native. Little Elm defensive back Terrance Brooks - verbally committed to Ohio State since June 30 - signed with Texas. What do we make of the haul? How do we feel about adding Caden Curry yesterday and losing Brooks today? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins to add perspective on what is always an impactful day on the calendar.  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

The early signing period is less than 24 hours away. These are tense times at all college football program HQs and Ohio State is no different. Years of work will be reflected in the pen strokes of teenagers.  Or will it? Ohio State is locked in some tough closing battles. Will Texas be able to flip a state resident? We ask that and so much more of Duane Long on today's show. We talk Terrance Brooks, Miles Frazier, Craig Young and Austin Stogner before Duane's offers up his Top 5 Class of 2022 Buckeye Commitments.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quinn Ewers, we hardly knew ye. Transfer portal tribulations have grabbed the spotlight and Ohio State is no stranger. The Texas signal caller has returned home to Austin ... with a new truck. But he's not alone. We address that with Bill Kurelic, The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. Dave Biddle is serving jury duty today so we had to hit the portal as well to get this show done.  The Dean also breaks down four Crystal Ball picks for the good guys and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Jim Knowles a good hire as Ohio State's new defensive coordinator? No, he is a great hire says Jonah Booker, who joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. JBook talks all things Knowles and OSU's defense, plus: * How about Gene Smith opening up the checkbook for Knowles? Word is he will make $2 million per season, making him the second-highest-paid assistant coach in the country. * What does JBook think of Ohio State commit Sonny Styles reclassifying to the 2022 class. And can he help the Buckeyes next season? * What will OSU do at center next year? Is it Luke Wypler's job all the way? What about Harry Miller? * What is the latest on the NIL front in college football? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what Thursday means around here: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong graces us with his presence. That's plenty. When is plenty not enough? Today? Not only will Wiltfong bring you totally up to speed on recruiting with National Signing Day less than a week away, The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is also here to share his thoughts on new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and a whole lot more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that didn't take long. Ohio State has named its next defensive coordinator and it is Jim Knowles, who has been Oklahoma State's DC for the past four seasons. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss the pending hire and what it means for the Buckeyes. Also, are more coaching moves on the way for OSU? There is at least one coach who will have to be the odd-man out now. But will the Buckeyes also bring in other coaches and see additonal departures? And finally on today's show, C.J. Stroud is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and he will meet with the media at OSU at 10 a.m. today. All of that and more is coming you way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all happening. Recruiting vibes, transfer portal whispers, possible staff and personnel comings and goings. Duane Long is here to wax poetic on Eli Ricks, Sonny Styles and how Ohio State would fare on a neutral field against the College Football Playoff foursome. Just several days after 'The Game' and so much remains fluid. Spend 5ish wth us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a ton of Ohio State football news to discuss as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's edition of the show. Ryan Day met with the media on Sunday and answered a lot of interesting questions. Let's read between the lines on what he said regarding his plans for the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator role, how many players might OSU target in the transfer portal this offseason, his thoughts on recent departures from his program and much more. As for the DC position, could current Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles be an ideal fit in Columbus? Also, the Buckeyes learned they will be facing Utah in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. What type of matchup is this for Ohio State? Will the Buckeyes be as motivated as the Utes? Will any OSU players opt out of playing in the game? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a tremendous amount of Ohio State football chatter to get into on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. We start off talking about the transfer portal, specifically who the Buckeyes might lose and who they might bring in. There is a very good chance OSU lands multiple players via the portal on defense. Also on the docket: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes landing high 4-star quarterback recruit Devin Brown in the 2022 class. (Hint: JBook loves this development.) * But the No. 1 QB in the country is right here in Ohio: Drew Allar. Will Ohio State regret not landing him one day and losing him to Penn State? * Which direction will the Buckeyes turn to find their new defensive coordinator? * Who else is big Iowa fans Saturday night? 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 celebrated the first day of December by adding another elite quarterback to the fold. It's what they do. Devin Brown verbally committed to the Buckeyes, offsetting Jack Miller's transfer out of the program earlier this week. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong walks you through how Ryan Day and Co. secured Brown's pledge and what he could do once he arrives in Columbus. Wiltong also has the latest on Zion and Zachariah Brown, Hero Kanu, Caden Curry, Omari Abor and how new hires at Notre Dame and USC affect Ohio State. Spend 5ish with this a.m., 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an extremely disappointing regular season that ended with a loss to Michigan, what changes does Ryan Day need to make with Ohio State's program? Finding a new defensive coordinator would appear to be item No. 1 on the agenda. What else is on said agenda? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more about the Buckeyes on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has weighed in on the Ann Arbor debacle ... except Duane Long. Well, we certainly took care of that. Duane offers his extended vibes on the loss, why it happened, what changes need to be made and when it all might go down. Oh yeah, Duane still maintains we should be recruiting tackles to play guard and doubles down on why. The catharsis continues. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

* What is head coach Ryan Day going to do about the defense? Does he bring in a defensive coordinator from outside the program? He should. * Why do the Buckeyes resemble a Big 12 team instead of ... you know ... an Ohio State team? * How does OSU get manhandled on both sides of the ball in the trenches? * Was it a perfect storm for the Wolverines? Or is that just a lame excuse?  All of that and more is coming your way on a somber Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first Almost Live ever produced after a loss to Michigan.  So you'll understand the somber tone of The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell. What ... happened? Ohio State lost, 42-27, to Michigan in Ann Arbor to end a decade of dominance. The blame game is on.  Get your therapeutic vibes out with us this a.m., 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Game is tomorrow and Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle are going to talk all about it on today's show. Ohio State is favored by 8.5 points over Michigan. Will the Buckeyes make it nine wins in a row in this rivalry? We are confident they will. Join us for this post-Turkey Day edition of the show for a full helping of OSU-UM chatter and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices