Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Will the 2016 season be J.T. Barrett's final year in an Ohio State uniform? Or will he return as a fifth-year senior in 2017?

Over/under 8.5 wins for the Buckeyes in 2016 seems absurd. Take the over, right?

Who will be the Buckeyes' starting right guard this season?

Will tight end Marcus Baugh have over or under 30 receptions?

How long will defensive coordinator Greg Schiano stay at OSU?

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, drops by to answer all of those questions.

What running backs will be part of Ohio State's Class of 2017 haul?

We talk Todd Sibley, J.K Dobbins and Cam Akers.

What quarterback(s) will be part of Ohio State's Class of 2018 haul?

We talk Emory Jones, Casey Thompson and others.

And who better to talk to then Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports Director of Recruiting.

We also look back at Phil Jurkovec's commitment Notre Dame and how that went down.

Spend 5ish with us!

We're very happy to be joined by former Ohio State star running back Beanie Wells on today's show. Wells talks about the following and more:

* What he's doing these days with his post-football career.

* How often college football players almost quit the sport, like Adolphus Washington nearly did in 2014.

* The recollections from Wells' OSU career.

* Wells' prediction on who will be the Buckeyes' starting running back this fall.

* Which team is the favorite to win the Big Ten championship.

Is cutting scholarship players from time to time just a reality of college football?

Duane Long joins host Dave Biddle to debate that and more, such as offensive lineman Grant Schmidt transferring, cornerback Kareem Felder not making the grade, and basketball player Daniel Giddens transferring to Alabama.

Ohio State has held the No. 1 spot nationally in 2017 recruiting since the rankings came out. However, with the Buckeyes facing a numbers crunch in the class, is it possible for them to hold on to the No. 1 ranking when signing day rolls around in February of 2017? Alex Gleitman joins host Dave Biddle to share knowledge on that, plus:

* How many recruits can OSU sign in its 2017 class?

* Which quarterback does Ohio State's coaching staff prefer: Kellen Mond or Tate Martell?

* Where will Todd Sibley end up?

* Will we ever see a class at OSU as great as the 2013 class?

* What's the latest with 2017 DT Jay Tufele?

* Ohio State's basketball program offered a scholarship to 2017 small forward Kyle Young from Massillon Jackson. Will OSU land him?

How do you know your program is recruiting at the highest level?

Urban F. Meyer is your coach.

How else might you know?

When you are recruiting quarterbacks and your top targets are ranked No. 1 and 2 in the country at the position.

Welcome to Columbus!

That's the deal with recruiting now and we have brought in the best - 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong - to put it all in perspective.

Which true freshmen will make an immediate impact for Ohio State this fall? How many true freshmen in total will see action? What will Nick Bosa's role be? Is Michigan abusing the satellite camp situation? Brandon Castel joins host Dave Biddle for that and more.

Space is limited in Ohio State's Class of 2017 recruiting haul. The nation's No. 1 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, will likely turn away prospects that in another year would have already been Columbus bound.

Many feel there are seven spots remaining. We bring in Duane Long to reveal his 'Super 7' - the prospects Duane feels should make up the group.

Heavy on defensive backs?

Light on quarterbacks?

Turning away 4-stars?

Tune in and then let us know what YOU think!

At the Nike regional in Columbus, only one of six Ohio State commitments were invited to The Opening this summer. Is this anything to be concerned about, or is this no issue?

We woke to the news that 5-star quarterback Tate Martell had decommitted from Texas A&M via Twitter late Wednesday night.

Chaos ensued ... crystal balls flipped ... dogs and cats living together.

We try to bring some clarity to the chaos via the expert insight of 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

Is Martell now headed to Columbus?

Will be bring Tyjon Lindsey with him?

Are they a true package deal?

How does Martell's latest move affect Ohio State's courtship of IMG signal caller Kellen Mond?

And how does the dalliance with Martell and Mond affect the quarterback already committed in the class: Danny Clark?

Come and get some answers!!!