Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Now almost two months into the season, Ohio State is 7-0 and beating opponents by an average score of 50-8.

Is that good?

So when you're asked: 'What are Ohio State's real concerns?' ... what do you say?

The real answer: Not much. At. All.

But how long would that show last? That would be a BM1.

So Duane Long joined today and we racked our brains to come up with real concerns about Ohio State. Did we channel Chet from 'Weird Science'?

Sort of. But we managed to craft a few.

Also: 

* What to make of Wisky after its loss to Illinois?

* Duane and I share our list of opponents that could threaten the Buckeyes.

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

The much-anticipated Ohio State-Wisconsin game is just five days away, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk about it.

* Has this game lost its luster due to the Badgers losing to Illinois?

* How will this game likely play out? Will the Buckeyes keep on rolling?

* What is the latest on 2020 running back recruiting?

* How many recruits will the Buckeyes take in their 2020 class and who will they be?

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