Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Linebacker was already a concern for Ohio State before the Tuf Borland injury.

Now with the sophomore middle linebacker out indefinitely with an Achilles injury, what is the state of affairs for the Buckeyes' linebackers?

If Borland is unable to play in 2018, who will be OSU's starting middle linebacker?

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

* Who will be the starting outside 'backers?

* Is Brady Taylor getting a secure hold on the starting center job?

* What is the latest at the quarterback position?

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

It is the story of spring and we are going knee-deep in regard to discussion about Ohio State's quarterback position on today's show.

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle, and the topics of conversation include:

* Is Dwayne Haskins the leader to be the starter, even if OSU won't say so publicly?

* Where does Joe Burrow stand? Will he definitely transfer if he's not named the starter after spring? What if Urban Meyer says the battle is equal following spring? Does Burrow still leave?

* What about Tate Martell?

* What will offensive coordinator/QB coach Ryan Day have to say when we meet with him Thursday after practice?

* We will also be interviewing the quarterbacks themselves. Does Haskins feel like this is his team now?

* We will also interview Alex Grinch and some of the Buckeyes' safeties tomorrow. Jordan Fuller appears locked in as a starter. Who else will start at safety? What else are we curious to hear Grinch speak about?

All of that and more on the midweek spectacular.

Did Sampson James commit to the Buckeyes yesterday knowing ASK DUANE was coming the next day?

Unlikely ... but we can dream!

It was certainly a productive start to the week with Indiana's star running back in the Class of 2019 pledging to the Buckeyes.

Duane Long is here to talk about the big news and answer all of your questions in another death-defying edition of ASK DUANE.

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

It was a great first season for Ohio State men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann.

However, is it reasonable to expect that the Buckeyes will take a step backward in year No. 2 of the Holtmann era?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Will OSU add a grad transfer this summer?

* Which returning player will likely improve the most this offseason?

* What is the latest with the football team, which returns to practice today?

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Ohio State survived and advanced on Thursday, which is what the NCAA Tournament is all about.

Now that the Buckeyes (25-8) defeated South Dakota State 81-73, how do we feel about the Round of 32 matchup against Gonzaga on Saturday in Boise?

Well, the Zags didn't look very good in the opening round and nearly were upset by UNC-Greensboro.

Jonah Booker drops by to join Dave Biddle, and JBook is very bullish on the Buckeyes.

What about you? Are you confident OSU will get the job done on Saturday and advance to the Sweet 16?

We chat a lot of about basketball on today's show, but we also delve into some OSU football.

What has been the most intriguing storylines for the Buckeyes thus far in spring? It is mainly cornerback and, yes, quarterback?

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

We hope you are feeling better and you get over the stomach bug/flu/sick child/car trouble that is keeping you home from work today. Hopefully, you can find something to occupy your time.

You can start right here with the BM5!

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong was here to talk:

* Trevor Keegan on the way?

* More than two QBs in the mix?

* Who is MJ Devonshire?

* Will the top Class of 2020 prospect in Ohio land at Stanford?

Wiltfong is here with knowledge and even an NCAA champ prediction.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

It is Wednesday and the Bucknuts Morning 5 is locked and loaded with plenty of discussion about Ohio State hoops and football.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to talk about the following:

* The Buckeyes having a win probability of 80.2 percent against South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

* How far do we expect OSU will get in the Big Dance?

* What are expectations for junior DE Jonathon Cooper this fall?

* What about fourth-year junior DE Jashon Cornell?

* After The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, put in his Crystal Ball, we are feeling very good about the chances of quarterback Grant Gunnell becoming a Buckeye. Also, has OSU shifted gears in terms of the type of QB they are looking for?

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

What are the Buckeyes looking for at quarterback these days?

Has the staff found its safety tandem of the future?

Why in the name of all things big and small wasn't Andrew Norwell not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine? It's a riddle for the ages. We have the distinct feeling, however, Andy isn't sweating that today, given he's now the highest paid offensive guard on Earth.

All that and more with Duane Long this a.m.

Spend 5ish with us!

Ohio State got the No. 5 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament, and will play No. 12 seed South Dakota State in the first round on Thursday in Boise.

Did the Buckeyes (24-8) get a favorable draw? Or might you argue the opposite?

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that plus:

* If the Buckeyes beat SDSU, they will likely have a rematch with No. 4 seed Gonzaga.

* If OSU wins that one, it is likely Xavier in the Sweet 16.

* As expected, Urban Meyer has not named a leader at the quarterback spot for Ohio State so far this spring.

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Will Ohio State's wide receivers be a strength or a concern in 2018?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on the Buckeyes' quarterback competition.

* Who is the front-runner?

* Is Tate Martell really in the mix?

* What seed will Ohio State's basketball team likely receive on Selection Sunday?

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.