Bucknuts Morning 5

Jonah Booker believes Ohio State made the correct decision in promoting Ryan Day to head coach, even without conducting a national search. However, JBook says that Day must do a complete overhaul of the defensive coaching staff. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What is our overall confidence level in Day? * Are we buying into any of the conspiracy theories that Urban Meyer's decision to retire really wasn't his decision alone? * Is there any chance Dwayne Haskins wins the Heisman Trophy tomorrow night? All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an old adage about the transfer of power: You don't want to replace The Guy. You want to the guy who replaces the guy who replaced The Guy. Ryan Day won't have that luxury. He is replacing Urban Meyer (see: The Guy). Can he pull it off? Time will tell. Can he maintain Ohio State's recruiting momentum that actually started the day Urban was announced as Ohio State's coach on xxxxx. We bring in Steve Wiltfong, director of recruiting for 247Sports, to get his opinion on how Day will fare with the current recruits and long term on the trail. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say you don't want to be the coach who follows a legend. You want to replace the coach that replaced a legend. However, Urban Meyer is absolutely a legend, and Ryan Day will of course be taking over for him as Ohio State's head coach following the Rose Bowl. On today's show, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Looking back on the Meyer era and everything he accomplished. * Thoughts on Day taking the gig, without a national search being conducted by OSU. Is he ready for this job? * Mickey Marotti and Mark Pantoni sticking around on Day's staff, which is huge. * What coaching changes might Day make on the defensive side of the ball? * Do we believe that Meyer will never coach again? All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Urban Meyer Era is ending in Columbus. The esteemed coach will guide the Buckeyes through the Rose Bowl before being replaced by offensive coordinator Pat Day. Quite a Tuesday a.m. announcement to wake up to. Was it the most shocking news we've ever heard? No. This move was expected by many.  What is our reaction to the news? What comes next for the Buckeyes?  How does it affect recruiting ... the staff ... current players? You could say there is plenty to discuss. Duane Long is here. This is a day we will remember for a while.  Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, it was a weekend that produced a bunch of answers. It also produced a bunch of questions. Since we last convened, Ohio State won the Big Ten title and saw its College Football Playoff hopes vanish.  We brought in the most senior scribe on the Buckeye beat - our very own Steve Helwagen - to tackle all the developments.  * Was the performance against Northwestern one of the season's best? * Has Dwayne Haskins played so well his early exit is inevitable? * Georgia over Ohio State: The hell? * Fighting Chris Petersons: A formidable challenge? Get some answers on a Monday! Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nervous that Ohio State might be overlooking Northwestern in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game? Well, Jonah Booker says you shouldn't be. He expects the No. 6 Buckeyes (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) will have their way with the No. 21 Wildcats (8-4, 8-1). JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to break down the OSU-NU matchup and why he is so confident. Other topics that are broached include the Buckeyes' chances to make the College Football Playoff, plus how Dwayne Haskins has managed to exceed the lofty expectations that were placed on him by some people. (For example: Writers at Bucknuts.) All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many pundits predicted Ohio State would beat Michigan in The Game. But 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong was indeed one of those pundits. And Wiltfong called it well in advance. He's here today to accept kudos on said premonition, plus talk Northwestern and the latest on recruiting. * How did The Game help recruiting? * Can Ohio State repeat the effort this weekend? * What does Northwestern offer as an opponent? * No Zach Harrison discussion whatsoever. * Is Renardo Green ready to trade Tallahassee for Columbus? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Win and you're in" is not the phrase Ohio State can use as it enters the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern. If the Buckeyes want to make the College Football Playoff, a narrow win over the Wildcats likely will not do the trick. The CFP selection committee made that fairly clear when it placed OSU No. 6 in the most recent rankings. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' CFP chances, plus: * Northwestern is no joke. What problems might the Wildcats give the Buckeyes? * It's still so much fun to look back on the 62-39 win over Michigan, so that's exactly what we're going to do. It was one of the most-enjoyable OSU-UM games for Ohio State fans, and that is saying a lot. * What can be expected from Wyatt Davis as he takes over for the injured Demetrius Knox at right guard? All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So that went well. Just like we thought it would ... right? OK, not so much. Yes, we are still basking in the glow of an unreal Saturday in The Shoe. Those in a state north of here? Not so much. There will be time to talk immediate future, Big Ten championship tussles and possible College Football Playoff berths.  Today, we revel in the glory some more. Duane Long is here. He's pleased. Let's enjoy. Spend 5ish with us today!!!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is an “Urban special”? It is when Urban Meyer is an underdog – or just doubted in general – and he makes your team look like the junior varsity playing the Division I state champions. Let’s be honest: It happened to Ohio State in the 2006 national championship game when Meyer’s Florida squad handed the Buckeyes a 41-14 defeat. And it sure happened on Saturday when Meyer’s Ohio State squad dismantled Michigan and its No. 1-ranked defense 62-39. Which included the Buckeyes taking a knee at the 7-yard line in the closing moments to not rub it in. Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle for today’s show to look back on The Game, look ahead to the matchup against Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship Game this Saturday in Indianapolis, talk about OSU’s chances to make the College Football Playoff, and Wyatt Davis replacing the injured Demetrius Knox as Ohio State’s starting right guard. All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is all about the Ohio State-Michigan game on today's edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to give predictions on who will win The Game, including a final score. We also answer your questions from the Front Row message board about the OSU-UM clash. All of that is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the eve of Thanksgiving and it's time to talk all about The Game. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss this year's rendition of the Ohio State-Michigan game. The Wolverines are 4.5-point favorites. Is this the year they finally win in Columbus, or will the Buckeyes take care of business? What are predictions on the final score? Also on the docket: * How might rainy weather affect The Game? * What are injury updates for both squads? * What is something Ohio State can perhaps exploit about UM? All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stakes are high. They always are for The Game. But the tension is amped when a Big Ten title game berth is on the line.  Add in the speculation surrounding Ohio State and you have an emotionally charged atmosphere leading up to the regular season finale on noon at The Shoe. Duane Long is here to help put it all in perspective. ** Is Urban Meyer really considering an exit from Columbus? ** When it comes to Ohio State's struggles on defense, is the problem scheme, personnel or ... both? ** What can we expect from The Game? Will Dwayne Haskins and the offense produce against arguably the nation's best defense? Can the Ohio State defense rally after a miserable effort in College Park? All that and more is ready and waiting for you. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the best rivalry in college football, and the stakes could not be much higher for the 2018 edition of the Ohio State-Michigan game. The Wolverines are favored by 3.5 points, meaning the Buckeyes are underdogs in The Game in Columbus for the first time since 2004. (Which was a 37-21 OSU victory in Troy Smith's coming-out-party, by the way.) What chances do we give Ohio State of pulling off the mild upset and sending Jim Harbaugh to 0-4 against OSU, and Urban Meyer to 7-0 against UM? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for takes on all of that and much more on a 19-minute edition of the Monday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the return of the DeanCast. DeanCast guest today is 35-year Buckeye football beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch Tim May. On today’s show we talk: ** May talks about how he sees the Brett McMurphy/Urban Meyer situation ** May’s initial reaction to what McMurphy wrote and what he found most interesting ** May talks about Urban Meyer and his reaction to McMurphy’s article ** May talks about his impending retirement after 35 years of covering Ohio State football - what he will and won’t miss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints (also known in some circles as the New Orleans Buckeyes) are arguably the best team in the NFL this season. They also have a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees, who is having an outstanding season. Yet, the Saints often use backup QB Taysom Hill in red zone and short yardage situations. Ohio State is starting to do the same thing with Dwayne Haskins and Tate Martell. Will the Buckeyes continue giving Martell more opportunities, or is that more in the window dressing category? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' game at Maryland tomorrow? * Is Ohio State's offense taking enough deep shots in the passing game this season? * What are thoughts on Brendon White finally earning the starting job at safety? * What is a wrinkle that would be helpful for OSU's defense? All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here ... albeit late thanks to a Gem City ice storm. But have no fear, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here. The topic gamut was run: ** Why did Steele Chambers and Ronnie Hickman rise so high in the latest 247Sports Class of 2018 rankings update? ** Will the last four members of Ohio State 's Class of 2019 haul all be flips? ** Has the Zach Harrison ship sailed out of Columbus for Ann Arbor? ** Buckeyes vs. Terps: Beatdown coming? ** Ohio State in the College Football Playoff: Possible road map? Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday. It's 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. It's knowledge for days. * Why the Crystal Ball move for Zach Harrison to Michigan? * The latest on in-state flip candidates Tommy Eichenberg and Jestin Jacobs? * Has the national Ohio State angst affected recruiting (see: Battle, Jordan)? * Does Steve think Ohio State will win out? * We break down a possibly crazy College Football Playoff hypothetical including the Buckeyes. Spend 5ish with us, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people expected Ohio State would move up in the College Football Playoff rankings this week, but that did not happen. The Buckeyes remain No. 10 in the CFP rankings, and not only need to win out to make the four-team field, they likely need some help from the outside. And the Buckeyes also need to pass the eye test down the stretch. You know, actually look the part of a playoff squad. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the biggest concern for the Buckeyes in terms of facing Michigan State this Saturday in East Lansing? Can OSU run the ball effectively against the Spartans' defense? * Ohio State will tip off its basketball season tonight at Cincinnati. What a cool way to start the season. What can be expected from Chris Holtmann's team? All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Ohio State vs. Michigan State this Saturday in East Lansing. It's always a big game. But this is a BIG game. If Ohio State wins in impressive fashion, sincere faith in this version of the Buckeyes could be 'restored.' If the Buckeyes see the Spartans' No. 1 rush defense dominate ... yeah, you know that will be awful. Can the Buckeyes get it done? Does the Nebraska game offer any evidence towards an answer to that? Duane Long is here to wax poetic about the current state of the Buckeyes and a commitment flip we should all bet ecstatic about. Spend 5ish with us today!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices