Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Downfield passing is obviously the biggest problem for Ohio State's offense this season.

However, J.T. Barrett fired nine passes of 20 yards or more in the Buckeyes' 56-0 win over Rutgers two nights ago.

Is Barrett showing noticeable improvements in terms of downfield passing? What can be expected moving forward?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Ohio State's opponent this Saturday, visiting Maryland, being a lot better than everyone expected entering the season.

* The latest football recruiting nuggets for the 2018 class.

That and more on the Monday version of the BM5.

One-third of the way through the regular season, how has Ohio State's offensive line performed?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to give his thoughts on the Buckeyes' O-line, plus:

* If third-year sophomore running back Mike Weber is 100 percent healthy, is there a chance he will regain his starting job back? Or has true freshman J.K. Dobbins earned that gig for good?

* Could the protests in the NFL trickle down to the college game?

* Thoughts on the scandal that is rocking college basketball.

* Predictions on Ohio State's game at Rutgers tomorrow night.

All of that and more on the Friday 5ish.

You are busy. You need recruiting knowledge.

You came to the right place.

It's Thursday so that means we welcome in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his weekly appearance.

We peppered Wiltfong with 11 'uncommitted' names on Ohio State recruiting board.

Where do the Buckeyes stand with each?

Wiltfong brings the wisdom on the Thursday 5ish!

Sophomore Jordan Fuller could be the next great Ohio State safety. The sophomore is having a good season as a first-year starter and bigger things are are on the horizon.

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

* Reserve running back Antonio Williams being better than perhaps a lot of people expected.

* J.T. Barrett being forced to answer questions about the National Anthem protests going on in the NFL.

* Thoughts on the job Greg Schiano is doing as the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator.

That plus more on the midweek extravaganza.

Here at the BM5 we tackle the news of the day and let's face it: That means quarterback chatter.

At least right now it does.

We bring in Duane Long for his weekly appearance to handle the following questions:

We got our first extended look at Dwayne Haskins - did he expose himself?

Did he show enough to warrant a quicker hook for Barrett going forward?

Is it Possible the best QB fit on the roster is current fourth stringer Tate Martell?

Where do you see QB spot going over rest of the season?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Following much talk about Dwayne Haskins, we finally saw the redshirt freshman quarterback get extended action in a game.

Did he live up to the hype against UNLV? Oh, you better believe he did.

Is there a QB controversy at OSU? Oh, you better believe there is not. At least not for Urban Meyer or any of his assistants.

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss Haskins and J.T. Barrett, plus:

* Ohio State's basketball program landing four intriguing recruits in the span of less than a week. Chris Holtmann and his staff are not messing around.

* Back to football, defensive tackle Mike Hill has been out all season due to a suspension. Will he miss just two more games? We discuss.

All that and more is coming at you on the Monday version of the BM5.

Who is the favorite to win the Big Ten championship this season? Is it still Ohio State? Or has Penn State (or another team) taken that spot for now?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to give his opinion on that, plus much more.

What is the deal with Jackson Carman?

Will Ohio State win the recruiting game of 'Musical Defensive Ends'?

When will Tate Martell get his shot on the big stage?

Which team is the Big Ten's best right now?

Who better than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to join us for answers?

Nobody. So we have him here for you, 'Nutters!

Enjoy the Thursday 5ish!

Kevin Wilson was trying to compliment J.T. Barrett after Ohio State's practice on Tuesday when the offensive coordinator called the quarterback "adequate" at both running and passing. 

However, there is no doubt a lot of fans will jump all over that comment.

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

* Who will be the first backup QB in the game for the Buckeyes: Joe Burrow or Dwayne Haskins?

* K.J. Hill emerging as a threat for OSU.

* Should Tuf Borland take over as the starting middle linebacker?

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

You have questions. We bring in Duane Long to try to come up with answers. That's the Tuesday routine.

And yes, there are plenty of questions to choose from. Here's what we got for today?

* How good is Florida offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere?

* Jackson Carman: What the ...?

* Defensive ends: Tyreke, Micah or Jason? All or none? Just two?

AND OF COURSE ...

* The quarterback situation in Columbus ... what can we expect going forward?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!