Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

With Parris Campbell back for his fifth-year senior season in 2018 for Ohio State, will he have a much larger role in the offense?

Did you know Campbell only had a total of 10 carries all season in 2017? Well, now you do.

Usually, the H-back in Urban Meyer's offense gets a heck of a lot more carries than that. Plus, isn't Campbell at his best on jet sweeps and things of that nature?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* What Demario McCall's role might be in 2018.

* Will the Buckeyes land four more recruits in their 2018 class, giving them a total of 26? How does JBook feel about the remaining top targets on OSU's board, such as offensive tackle Rasheed Walker?

* The honeymoon is over in Ann Arbor for Jim Harbaugh. Even a good portion of Michigan fans are turning on him.

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

Today we have another edition of the DeanCast.

Our DeanCast guest today is 247Sports East Coast insider Brian Dohn.

On today’s show we talk:

** The battle for Rasheed Walker between Ohio State and Penn State.

** Breaking down Walker and defensive end Tyler Friday.

** Latest on defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste.

** Top East Coast 2019 prospects the Buckeyes could land.

** Plus more ...

When the inaugural Early Signing Period wrapped up, Ohio State feel from No. 1 to No. 2 in the 247Sports Composite Team rankings. Those pesky Georgia Bulldogs had assumed the top spot.

But the Buckeyes may still make them go fetch after all.

Ohio State is doing serious work down the stretch on the recruiting trail and the dividends could be impressive.

So we brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for the absolute latest on the following Ohio State recruiting targets:

* Tyler Friday

* Javontae Jean-Baptiste

* Nicholas Petit-Frere

* Rasheed Walker

* Chris Oats

* Chris Olave

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

Is there any realistic chance that both Dwayne Haskins and Joe Burrow will be on Ohio State's football team in the fall of 2018? Or will one of them transfer this summer?

That is one of the questions The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, and Dave Biddle debate on today's show.

Also on the docket:

* Thoughts on Nick Saban's bold decision in the national championship game. Would Urban Meyer have pulled a similar move?

* Thoughts on the hiring of Alex Grinch.

* What does the future hold for Greg Schiano? Is he a toxic name now for athletic directors looking for a head coach? Or no?

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

Alabama headed into the locker room for halftime of the National Championship Game against Georgia with no points.

Zero.

Bupkus.

So Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban yanked his veteran quarterback and inserted the younger, less experienced backup.

And every Ohio State Buckeyes fan watching started paying a little closer attention. You know why.

The rest is CFP history.

We brought in Duane Long to help us put the historic 'Bama win in perspective and relate it to our very own Buckeyes.

Plus, updates and details on Tate Martell's social media account and the (possible) pro futures of Jerome Baker, Dre'Mont Jones, Parris Campbell and (gulp!) Isaiah Prince.

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

Basketball is back in a big way in Columbus following Ohio State's 80-64 upset of No. 1 Michigan State on Sunday.

The Buckeyes are now 13-4 and 4-0 in the Big Ten, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to talk about the win over the Spartans, plus:

* Is Keita Bates-Diop now the favorite for Big Ten player of the year?

* Are the Buckeyes going to be an NCAA Tournament team this season?

* On the football front, what will happen with the three remaining players who are considering whether or not to turn pro? Will Jerome Baker, Dre'Mont Jones and Parris Campbell return to Ohio State next season? Or will some of them or all of them turn pro?

That and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Ohio State landed four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith on Thursday, and Jonah Booker does not think you will have to wait long to see him in action.

In fact, JBook believes Smith will begin his OSU career in the two-deep.

On today's show, Jonah and Dave Biddle also discuss:

* Who will be the Buckeyes' starting center in 2018? Is it fifth-year senior Brady Taylor's job to lose, or might someone else be the favorite?

* Could Greg Schiano replace Rich Rodriguez as the head coach at Arizona?

* What are thoughts on the impending hiring of Alex Grinch?

All of that and more on the Friday spectacular.

The nation's top prep football players have gathered in San Antonio for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

You think we would let 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong miss this?

Of course not. Not with that many future Buckeyes in attendance. Wiltfong has been there for the practices leading up to Saturday's game (broadcast live on NBC at 1 p.m. EST) and is here with the latest on Buckeyes making waves.

We have the latest on:

* Jeremy Ruckert

* Tyreke Johnson

* Jaelen Gill

* Taron Vincent

* Max Wray

* Tommy Togiai

Also: Wiltfong is the only guy in the biz with a Rasheed Walker to Ohio State pick on the Crystal Ball. How does he feel about that?

And can we expect any surprised out of Florida when Tyreke Smith and Jayson Oweh commit later today?

Spend 5ish with us Bucknutters!

Ohio State third-year sophomore defensive tackle Dre'Mont Jones is one of the players who is weighing his options in terms of whether or not to turn pro.

So, will he stay or will he go?

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

* Did the CFP committee get the four teams right, in retrospect?

* The Buckeyes' quarterback competition in 2018. Is Dwayne Haskins definitely the favorite to win the job?

* If Joe Burrow is not the starter leaving spring ball, will he transfer?

All of that and much more on the midweek extravaganza.

Happy New Year, 'Nutters!

We brought in Alex Gleitman today for the ailing Duane Long to hit the following topics:

* Man, does Michigan stink or what?

* Buckeye recruiting down the stretch ...

* Alabama vs. Georgia - how they got there and who wins?

Fight off the pain! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!