Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State has another big road night game this Saturday night and on today's show Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' matchup against Penn State.

Also covered on the show:

* Are there big concerns about OSU starting right tackle Isaiah Prince, or is he developing just fine for a "true" sophomore?

* Who are the top recruits that Ohio State and Penn State are going head-to-head for? What is the latest information on those recruits?

* Noah Brown has established himself as the Buckeyes' No. 1 receiver. Who will prove to be the best No. 2 WR for OSU by the end of this season?

Now that we have had a few days to digest ... what do we think of the win over Wisky?

The national onlookers were impressed. Those inside Buckeye Nation are more critical.

Who is right?

Also:

* Will Ohio State's top defensive line target choose the Buckeyes or stay home?

* More impressive freshman: Rashan Gary or Nick Bosa?

* What is this week's eye-test top 5?

Many questions ... good thing we brought in Duane Long for some answers!

Spend 5ish with us this morning ... 

Is Ohio State's offensive playcalling too basic and conservative at times?

Is Nick Bosa somehow exceeding the lofty expectations that everyone placed on him entering this season?

What was the biggest concern and the most encouraging aspect of Ohio State's 30-23 overtime win at Wisconsin?

What are thoughts on Penn State and the Buckeyes being favored by 20 points against the Nittany Lions?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for all of that and more as you kick off your week.

Nick Bosa continues to play more and more for Ohio State. And he's impressive when he's on the field, as Urban Meyer pointed out on Thursday during his call-in show.

Can Bosa be as good as his big brother, Joey Bosa, one day for the Buckeyes? Might he even surpass Joey's level?

That's one of the many topics covered on today's BM5 where Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle.

We also give OSU-Wisconsin predictions, and highlight some of the other players Meyer talked up on his call-in show.

Will Cam Akers be a part of Ohio State's recruiting class?

Is there a new defensive lineman on the 2017 recruiting radar that we should really be paying attention to?

Is Wisconsin the type of team that can upset Ohio State?

We have questions ... 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has answers.

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Ohio State playing a big road game with Urban Meyer as its head coach?

Check.

People doubting the Buckeyes and Meyer to some degree?

Check.

Uh oh, Wisconsin.

At least, that's the vibe on today's Bucknuts Morning Five where Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle.

Also covered:

* Are fans and media overreacting about one bad passing game from J.T. Barrett this year?

* Is OSU's offense at its best when it goes up-tempo.

* The spread on Ohio State-Wisconsin slightly moving.

* The perception of running back recruiting greatly changing for Meyer over the last few years.

* The latest on the nation's No. 1 wide receiver recruit, Donovan Peoples-Jones.

On to Wisconsin!

Should there be panic at the disco about J.T. Barrett and the passing game?

What is in store for the Buckeyes in Madison when they head to Camp Randall on Saturday night to face Wisconsin?

What is Duane's eye-test top 5?

Join us for 5ish this a.m. to find out. 

Ohio State wasn't able to reach triple digits in passing yards in its 38-17 win over Indiana. Steve Helwagen tells Dave Biddle on today's BM5 that the passing offense is "very troubling." There's a good chance Urban Meyer wouldn't disagree with that, and we'll find out later today when we speak to him.

Also covered on the show is a look ahead to what will be a top-10 showdown in Madison this Saturday night when the Buckeyes travel to Wisconsin.

Did Urban Meyer call you, the rabid Ohio State fan, crazy?

You bet he did.

And he's right, and you should wear it as a badge of honor.

That's one of the things Dave Biddle and Brandon Castel discuss on today's edition of the BM5.

Also covered:

* Meyer's love for Parris Campbell.

* Thoughts on Ed Warinner calling games from the booth.

* Whether OSU should begin trimming down its WR rotation to get certain guys the ball more.

* Predictions for tomorrow's Indiana at Ohio State game.

All things are bigger in Texas we are told.

When it comes to Marvin Wilson - believe it. The 6-foot-4, 329-pounder Class of of 2017 standout from Bellaire (Texas) Episcopal is the No. 1 defensive tackle in the nation.

Why is Ohio State gaining ground in his recruitment?

Could he and another prospect west of the Mississippi - Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman safety Bubba Bolden - join the already No. 1 Buckeye recruiting class?

We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his usual Thursday spot to give us the latest.