Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What a Saturday.

Ohio State came through when it counted and walked out of The Shoe with a 28-17 victory over B1G foe Penn State. With the win, the Buckeyes clinched the B1G East and a spot in the conference title game two weeks from now in Indy. 

The big W wasn't without drama, however. For the first time this season, the Buckeyes led by less than a touchdown after halftime ... briefly. 

Also: Chase Young.

What do we make of the win?

Then there's this: The long, at times seemingly interminable quest to add a Class of 2020 running back has ended. Cincy native Miyan Williams is on board. What does it mean in the grand scheme? 

Yes, there's plenty to talk about. Luckily, we got two of the best talkers around to join us: The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and The People's Champ Matt Baxendell.

Please sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning chatter.

Rain is in the forecast for Saturday's Ohio State-Penn State clash. How might this impact the Buckeyes' offensive game plan? Could we see a conservative approach like OSU used in the rain against Wisconsin?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on the OSU-PSU game and where the No. 2 Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) have the biggest advantages over the No. 8 Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1).

* Final score predictions on the game.

* If both Ohio State and LSU win their next three games, can the Buckeyes jump the Tigers for the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings?

* Which 2020 and 2021 recruits will be in town for the OSU-PSU game?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday 5ish.

It's the biggest game of the season (so far). It's the biggest recruiting weekend of the season (by far).

Penn State is coming. So is every other college football media outlet known to man.

It's a big deal.

Your Buckeyes are big favorites. Do they deserve to be? The last two Penn State tussles have been epic. Does this impending meeting have similar potential?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to not only break down the expected red carpet attendees but share his thoughts on this meeting for B1G supremacy.

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

Ohio State remained at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. The question is what is the Buckeyes' path back to No. 1?

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on the Ohio State-Penn State matchup.

* Ryan Day being optimistic regarding getting some of the Buckeyes' injured players back this week.

* Will weather be a factor for this game?

* The Penn State game is not sold out, and ticket prices on the secondary market are going for half price of face value. Is it time for Ohio State to greatly lower the prices of non-premium seats, such as tickets in C deck?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

The waiting is over. The stretch run is here. Penn State comes calling. Then a trip to Ann Arbor. After that? It's about raising banners.

How will Ohio State respond? Are the Buckeyes in the sprinter's stance ready to run for a few big titles? After trouncing Maryland and Rutgers, this Big Ten foe - Penn State - should offer more resistance.

How does Ohio State match up? 

Duane Long and I break down key tussles to watch and where the Nittany Lions strengths and weaknesses lie.

Plus, the College Football Playoff rankings will be released again this evening and we get into which key recruits will be in town this weekend.

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

After a bye week and then two "game weeks" that felt more like bye weeks, it's finally a big-game week for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are favored by a whopping 18.5 points over visiting Penn State, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk all about the matchup.

Also on the docket:

* What does Bank remember about the recruitment of PSU quarterback Sean Clifford from Cincinnati St. Xavier?

* Are the Nittany Lions trending the wrong way?

* Dare we say Michigan is suddenly looking like a good team?

* Who do we think will win the Big Ten West: Minnesota or Wisconsin?

* What are thoughts about Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama? Tua is out for the year. Does Bama have any path at making the College Football Playoff?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State went to Rutgers and got the job done: Easy W, no injuries.

Now the season really starts. Penn State is coming. So are FOX and ESPN with their cavalcade of talking heads. It's about to get serious.

A star-studded case of possible future Buckeyes will be in town. 

So today's show is less game review - see: uncompetitive, Rutgers - more let's put everything in context for the stretch run.

We are joined by The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and The People's Champ Matt Baxendell.

Sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning exploits.

It is Rutgers week so we did not exactly expect an action-packed week here at Bucknuts.

Boy were we wrong.

From the Chase Young situation getting resolved, to Ohio State dropping a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings despite winning by 59 points, to the latest developments in 2020 running back recruiting.

Well, it's Friday, which means Jonah Booker is here to talk about all of that on today's show.

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!

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 of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.