Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

On-field walk-throughs begin today for Ohio State's football team and preseason camp is just two weeks away. Yes, exciting news indeed. What will the Buckeyes be up to over the next two weeks? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on OSU's opener possibly still being on Sept. 5, just against a Big Ten opponent of course.

* Does Gene Smith sound optimistic that there would be a 2020 college football season?

* The Buckeyes are in the final five for five-star offensive tackle Tristan Leigh. Is there a good chance OSU will sign him?

* What stands out the most about OSU running back commit TreVeyon Henderson?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Chris Holtmann's top target secured? Ryan Day focused on QB of the future?

Yes and yes. It's good to have the No. 2 basketball recruiting class and No. 1 football recruiting class, isn't it?

The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic subs for a vacationing Steve Wiltfong today to talk Malaki Branham, Quinn Ewers, Tristan Leigh, Tywone Malone and whole lot more.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Who are Ohio State's true freshmen who could produce a lot right away? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus:

* What might OSU athletic director Gene Smith say when he does a local radio interview late this morning?

* What are expectations for third-year sophomore running back Master Teague this season?

* Thoughts on TreVeyon Henderson not playing his senior season of high school football.

* Three Ohio State offensive linemen are on the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy.

* Hoops star Malaki Branham will make his announcement at 2:22 today. Will he be a Buckeye?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

We know now Ohio State commitment TreVeyon Henderson will not play football this fall. The Virginia native - and the nation's No. 1-ranked running back - has opted to train for his freshman season in Columbus following his home state's decision to vacate football this fall. 

What does Duane Long think of the situation? What are the pluses and minuses for a running back being off the field that long?

Also: Who is the Class of 2021 commitment we aren't talking about enough?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters.

We have a jam-packed show for you today as Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle. On the agenda includes thoughts on four-star cornerback Jordan Hancock committing to Ohio State over the weekend, what tweaks we might see from the Buckeyes' offense and defense this season, what the 2020 football schedule might look like for OSU, and thoughts on the No. 1 basketball recruit in Ohio in the 2021 class, Malaki Branham, scheduling his announcement for Wednesday. Will he select the Buckeyes?

We answer all of that and more on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State appears set to flip the No. 5 cornerback in the country, Jordan Hancock, from Clemson. Jonah Booker says the Buckeyes delivered a blow to Dabo Swinney and Clemson, and believes the Tigers could have some further issues in regard to recruiting. JBook joins Dave Biddle for that, plus:

* Who do Ohio State fans despise the most: Michigan, Clemson/Dabo, or the entire SEC? JBook put that question on Twitter and the Wolverines "won." But how close is it?

* What can be expected of OSU true freshmen defensive backs Lejond Cavazos and Cameron Martinez?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

After a brief lull ... here come those Buckeyes. 

Yes, Ohio State currently has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class (2021). But the trail had been relatively quiet after building such a lead. No longer. Atlanta star Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson and now his Crystal Ball love all points towards Columbus.

Also: What's the latest with Ohio State and Texan Quinn Ewers - arguably the best prep quarterback in the country? Which elite prospects in the next class are thinking Ohio State? What is TreVeyon Henderson going to do now that Virginia has canceled the fall season?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with knowledge. He passes it on. 

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

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The No. 5-ranked cornerback in the country in the 2021 class, Jordan Hancock, has decommitted from Clemson and now Ohio State is the favorite to eventually sign him. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about this development, the recruiting prowess of Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs, voluntary workouts re-starting today for the Buckeyes and much more.

Optimism or fatalism? Seems like those are the two camps when it comes to outlook for football. 

Stay or go? What happens to all the NFL Draft eligible Buckeyes if there is no season?

Can Georgia track down Ohio State in the quest for the Class of 2021's top haul?

The Front Row produced great questions for Duane Long and we did our best shot to tackle.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Where does Ohio State stand with the top uncommitted targets on its board for the 2021 class? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to give the latest on J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Leigh, Rocco Spindler, Derrick Davis Jr., Tywone Malone and Jager Burton. Which one in particular are the Buckeyes "gaining ground" on, according to the Dean?

Also, Bill covered the Elite Underclassmen Showcase in the Columbus area on Saturday and will pass along what he is hearing about 2022 recruits and more.

All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.