Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Has the glow from Ohio State's blowout win over Michigan dissipated? Absolutely not. Brandon Castel joins Dave Biddle to talk about that, the Buckeyes' chances of making the College Football Playoff, Taylor Decker's comments on Ed Warinner, and Big Ten teams settling for mediocrity-at-best with their head coaching hires.

There's no reason to freak out on Friday the 13th. The Bucknuts Morning 5 is here to get your day started right. Bucknuts columnist Brandon Castel joins Dave Biddle to discuss a certain dash cam video, a change at kicker, Parris Campbell's return, Illinois predictions and Ohio State's basketball season tipping off on Sunday.

Ohio State gets its players ready with 'Real World Wednesdays.' 

But what are the Buckeyes' real world chances to get a National Signing Day autograph from prospects like Daelin Hayes and Bin Victor?

We explore in detail and discuss possible defensive tackle targets, a recruiting exodus at Michigan State and much more with Steve Wiltfong, director of recruiting for 247Sports.

Tommy Schutt is expected to make his return this week for Ohio State, but Duane Long thinks Michael Hill should be the starting defensive tackle next to Adolphus Washington. What do you say, Bucknutters? Plus, we give our thoughts on the latest College Football Playoff rankings, talk about 5-star defensive tackle recruit Dexter Lawrence and more.

We know plenty about Class of 2016 recruiting. But are there names we don't know that could end up in Columbus?

We bring in the guy who DOES know: Bill Kurelic, the Dean of Ohio State AND Midwest recruiting.

Updates is what you want? We have the latest on Daelin Hayes, defensive tackles galore, Michigan State game visitors, Jordan Fuller, Damar Hamlin, Carter Coughlin and so many more.

If you want to get up to speed on Ohio State recruiting, you've come to the right place.

Will J.T. Barrett return as Ohio State's starting quarterback this week? Plus, Urban Meyer is 47-3 at OSU. Should fans stop and smell the roses? Alex Gleitman discusses that and more with Dave Biddle.

Will there be an expanded role for Ohio State fifth-year senior Braxton Miller tomorrow night against Minnesota? Bucknuts columnist Brandon Castel drops by to discuss that, whether Cardale Jones will look more relaxed, Damon Webb's return to the team, give OSU-Minnesota predictions and more.

The Kareem Walker-Buckeyes saga appears to over ... finally.

What really happened? Why was he quoted as being "100-percent committed" less than a week ago?

We bring in the scribe that broke Walker's de-commitment - 247Sports Director of Recuiting Steve Wiltfong - for all the gory details.

Plus, there is a big-time visitor for the Minny game. Who is it and what is the latest?

Also, Wiltfong shares his thoughts on the Ohio State quarterback shuffle and how it could possibly affect the future clash with Michigan State.

Come along and enjoy the BM18ish ... 

There are three topics to discuss: Ohio State being No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings, the return of cornerback Damon Webb from suspension and the de-commitment of running back Kareem Walker. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, drops by to give strong opinions.

It's been an interesting few days at Ohio State and we needed 20-plus to tackle it all with the inimitable Duane Long.

How bummed about J.T.?

Expectations for Cardale?

Will Ohio State being in the first playoff four announced for the first time later tonight?

What should be the next career move for former Buckeye coach and current Houston wunderkind Tom Herman?

Come along for the ride, 'Nutters!