Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Three games, three wins.

Ohio State hit the road for the first time this season in the Big Ten opener for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers. Talk about a rude house guest.

The Buckeyes pummeled the Hoosiers, 51-10, and the performance matched the score. The improvement of the defense was on full display as the Hoosiers eve needed a trick play to cross the goal line just one time.

What did we think of the Buckeyes and what do we think of the season ahead?

Glad you asked.

Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Patrick Murphy joined me to breakdown the win in Bloomington and what lies on the horizon for the Buckeyes.

Spend a lot more than finish with us this a .m., 'Nutters!

It is Friday the 13th, but the only scary thing we're talking about on the 5ish is Ohio State's defense.

And we mean scary from the opponent's point of view, of course.

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

* What else has impressed JBook the most about the Buckeyes through two games?

* The strong play of Shaun Wade and Malik Harrison, among others.

* Did JBook expect Justin Fields to be this far along at this point? What should be expected from Fields going forward?

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

We open today's show with a prediction some may take issue with. But we think all will be interested.

Then we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to spread knowledge on recruiting, what we've seen so far from the Buckeyes and what we can expect from the team as it travels to face Wiltfong's home-state Indiana Hoosiers this weekend.

Running back recruiting? Of course we got into that. Of. Course. 

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

What is Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields' best attribute? Could it be his poise?

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

* What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' running backs thus far?

* Is it time to get excited about junior linebacker Baron Browning?

* What are expectations for OSU's Big Ten opener at Indiana on Saturday?

* Bax always enjoys some schadenfreude at Michigan's expense. Today is no different.

* The Buckeyes landed 4-star 2021 linebacker Reid Carrico on Tuesday and now have the No. 3 class in the nation in 2021.

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

What a way to start a Tuesday!

Today began with a commitment from top Class of 2021 linebacker Reid Carrico. The Ironton, Ohio native will be headed to Columbus, giving the Buckeyes another in-state, foundational piece to a class already showing incredible promise. 

Duane Long is here to offer thoughts on Carrico and what he means to the recruiting efforts for the Buckeyes going forward.

Starting with: Duane picks the two running backs on Ohio State's board he would add the 2020 crew. 

But we also spend some time basking in the 42-0 drubbing of Cincy over the weekend.

What have we learned about the Buckeyes after two very different games?

Also: What have we learned about the College Football Playoff chase from a national perspective thus far?

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

What a performance it was from Ohio State in its 42-0 win over Cincinnati on Saturday and we're here to talk about it on the Monday 5ish.

Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the dismantling of the Bearcats, Justin Fields being further along in his development than we expected, every unit playing very well for OSU, and what is new on the recruiting trail for the Buckeyes.

This show was supposed to be released Sunday morning at 10 EST. 

Without boring you with the gory details - it wasn't. It went away for a while. But we were able to retrieve the show and thought you might enjoy it ... albeit a tad late.

Dan Rubin gave thoughts on the Cincinnati beatdown and was joined by Bill Kurelic, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle.

Want to hear more great things about a great game? 

Then spend more than 5ish with us right now, 'Nutters!

Ohio State will have its first "litmus test" of the season when Cincinnati comes to town Saturday (noon ET; ABC) in the words of our Steve Helwagen.

Steve joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about all things Buckeyes vs. Bearcats. What can you expect to see in this game? Where does OSU have the clear advantages? Where is UC strong?

Plus, has the proverbial light bulb come on for Ohio State junior linebacker Baron Browning?

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

Beware the Fighting Fickells. That's got to be the motto at the WHAC this week.

One-time Ohio State 'interim' head coach and still great Buckeye Luke Fickell brings his Cincinnati Bearcats to Columbus this weekend. Think Fickell and Co. are geeked for the matchup? Think they've allowed themselves to think what a win over Ohio State would do for their program?

Let's hope the Buckeyes stay away from narratives like that and remain focus on the task at hand: Beating a solid in-state rival on your home turf.

Everybody has thoughts on the matchup ... including today's guest: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. 

Steve opines on the Cincy-OSU matchup as well as several other compelling Big Ten out-of-conference tussles scheduled for the weekend.

We also get Steve's knowledge on running back recruiting and Ohio State's interest in two Georgia running backs currently committed elsewhere that have popped on the Buckeyes' recruiting radar.

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

We are channeling our inner Dave Matthews Band on the show today as there is So Much To Say about the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for the Friday extravaganza to discuss:

* What is to make of the Buckeyes' running backs?

* How much does OSU need sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith and Tyler Friday to return? And how close are they to doing so?

* What looks especially good about QB Justin Fields? What does it look like he needs to work on the most?

* Was Garrett Wilson not touching the ball in the opener just an aberration?

* What are in-depth thoughts on the Ohio State-Cincinnati game this Saturday?