Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State hasn't added a Class of 2020 recruit since California linebacker Kourt Williams joined the fold on July 24. 

Are we eight days from the next one?

Defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan will make his college decision known on October 4. The 6-foot-5, 277-pounder Cowan, from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day, is the nation's No. 15 defensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite. With an offer list that boasts Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame and others, Cowan has plenty of options. He visited Columbus on September 15. Will he back for good?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the absolute latest on Cowan's impending decision. But that's not all we have on the Class of 2020. Our Bill Greene has made a Crystal Ball pick for Ohio State to flip Cincy native Miyan Williams from Iowa State. 

What does Wiltfong think of that? We asked. He answered. 

Also: Should Ohio State be on upset alert in Lincoln on Saturday night?

Could a Buckeye not named Justin Fields win the Heisman Trophy?

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

How much better is Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields than we expected?

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

* Thoughts on OSU's game at Nebraska Saturday night.

* Isaiah Pryor entering the transfer portal.

* Does this mean Josh Proctor will play more?

* Is Michigan who Bax thought they were?

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

Ohio State is prepping for a true road test as the trip to Nebraska is here.

Is this the trap game - see @Purdue '18, @Iowa '17 - we all fear?

Duane Long is here to chat all about it. When the schedule was released this was a game that caused concern.

How about now?

Also:

* Safety Isaiah Pryor entered the transfer portal. Surprised? Disappointed?

* Ohio State has offered an in-state running back: Winton Woods standout Miyan Williams. What does think of the offer? 

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

Through the first four games of the season for Ohio State, what is better about the No. 5 Buckeyes than we expected?

Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give his thoughts on that, plus:

* Are their any major concerns about this team?

* What are updates to some of the injured Buckeyes?

* Nebraska hasn't looked good, but are the Cornhuskers a dangerous team in Lincoln this Saturday night?

* Michigan looks dreadful in year No. 5 of the Jim Harbaugh era.

* Ohio State offering in-state 2020 running back Miyan Williams.

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

We knew that would be easy. After an early hiccup ... good gracious. Ohio State accomplished more in the second quarter than some teams do all day and coasted to a 76-5, let's meet the entire roster win over visiting Miami (Ohio).

What did we learn about the Buckeyes ... if anything?

How does Ohio State's playoff quest look now that we've had several looks at supposed contenders?

Which recruits were at The Shoe yesterday?

I gave my thoughts before being joined by Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell to get serious insight on recruiting and much more.

Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, 'Nutters!

What is there to look forward to the most during Ohio State's game against visiting Miami University on Saturday?

Getting a chance to see young Buckeyes play?

Well, Jonah Booker is looking forward to that, but mostly he wants to see OSU play with the killer instinct that it has shown thus far.

JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* What is the latest on the injury front with defensive ends Tyreke Smith and Jonathon Cooper?

* How key has it been for Jashon Cornell to step up at DE?

* What are predictions for Michigan-Wisconsin?

* What has been the bigger pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes this season: The play of the linebacker or the offensive line?

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

Ohio State is a heavy favorite this weekend. By heavy we mean the weight of world. We can't remember the Buckeyes readying for such a lopsided matchup in the last decade. 

Will that stop us from discussing said impending contest? Of course not!

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that but we obviously had to load up on some other topics because ... well ... the biggest question Saturday for the Buckeyes will likely be how the youngsters look in their last redshirt referendum gathering.

Among those topics:

* Ohio State's pursuit of Tennessee native Tyler Baron. Could the Vols chaos lead him to choosing Ohio State despite his father's employer (see: UT).

* What a huge game this weekend: Wisconsin vs. The Fighting Khakis. The heat on Jimmy is high right now. A blowout loss for his squad would mean what?

* Henry Gray's rollercoaster Crystal Ball ride.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

It is Wednesday, so it is of course time to "pollinate the flower" on the Bucknuts Morning 5.

(If you have no idea what we're talking about, follow this link to get caught up on the inside joke.)

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to pollinate about:

* Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's comments about quarterback Justin Fields being "light years ahead" of where he expected.

* Cornerback Damon Arnette being very confident about the Buckeyes this season, going as far as to tell the media he expects OSU will win the national championship.

* Bax's thoughts on redshirt freshman running back Master Teague.

* Bax's expectations for the Michigan at Wisconsin game Saturday.

* Oh yeah, Ohio State also has a game this Saturday. We will talk about that, too.

All of that and more is coming at you on a fully-pollinated version of the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State is good. Real good. But ... how good?

Playoff contention has been the norm around here for years but this squad has a different flavor. Namely, a much improved defense.

So ... again ... how good?

Duane Long is here to help me put what we've seen so far in perspective. Six teams have emerged from the pack nationally. Where do the Buckeyes fit in?

We break down the improved offensive line and also try and give you something more than a score prediction for this weekend's impending date with supremely overmatched Ohio neighbor Miami.

We also discussed Ohio State's offer to IMG lineman J.C. Latham and why Duane would rather we recruit him at a different position.

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

Expectations were high for Ohio State entering the season. Yes, there were some question marks, but the goals among fans were still very lofty.

Well, after three games, expectations for the Buckeyes have shot through the roof.

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about just how impressive OSU has been thus far and what we expect moving forward.

* Which team is the Buckeyes' biggest threat in what is looking like a weaker-than-thought Big Ten?

* Sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith had to leave the Indiana game and was in street clothes in the second half. That was about the only bad thing for OSU in its 51-10 rout of the Hoosiers.

* This is the best OSU defense since ... ??? We try and answer that difficult question.

* There has been a lot of praise of Ohio State QB Justin Fields -- and rightfully so. But the offensive line and the running backs might not be getting enough publicity for their strong play.

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