Bucknuts Morning 5

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day says he wants a wide receiver rotation that is six or seven players deep this season. The top-five WRs appear to be set for the Buckeyes. Therefore, which of Ohio State's reserve wide receivers will step this season and fill out the 6-or-7 man rotation? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to answer that question, plus: * JBook has some strong words when he compares Ryan Day's recruiting acumen to Jim Harbaugh's. * How do the Buckeyes stand with 2020 recruits Bijan Robinson, Jaylan Knighton and Elias Ricks? * And could OSU move on from 2020 offensive line commit Trey Leroux? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is adding elite prospects what seems like daily. When it is all said and done, how many of the Top 247's 32 5-stars will be Buckeyes? Who better to address than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong?  Wiltfong discusses the commitment of Kourt Williams, Bijan Robinson's impending decision and how many Buckeyes have a chance to secure on the remaining 5 star spots in the Top247. Also: Could Clemson poach one of Ohio's best in the Class of 2021? Wiltfong has the latest. Spend 5ish with us, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State's 2020 recruiting class continues to get bigger and better. Today, four-star linebacker Kourt Williams is expected to commit to the Buckeyes, which would give them 22 recruits in their 2020 class, which is ranked No. 3 in the nation per the 247Sports Composite. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Will five-star running back Bijan Robinson commit to Ohio State early next month? * Just how high will this OSU class finish when it's all said and done? * What stood out the most from Ohio State's perspective at Big Ten media days in Chicago late last week? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know Duane Long.  Duane knows offensive linemen.  That begs the question: Do the Buckeyes know who their offensive linemen are? The head coach said in Chicago only one has secured a starting spot. So we really do need Duane's complete breakdown of every offensive linemen on the roster. You will get his unabashed evaluation, the five Duane would send out for the opener against Florida Atlantic and what he thinks of the 'coachspeak' surrounding the unit. We also discussed - what else? - recruiting and the chance Ohio State will add another coveted defensive talent to its Class of 2020 haul.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did Joshua Perry think of Jim Harbaugh's comments before and at Big Ten media days? Let's just say the former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player was less than amused. And found the statements to be quite weak. Joshua drops by for his weekly podcast to discuss that, plus: * What stood out about the comments from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day regarding the Buckeyes? * What is Joshua hearing about OSU quarterback Justin Fields? * What is he hearing about the Buckeyes' middle linebacker situation and more? All of that and more is covered on the latest edition of The Joshua Perry Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to give a game-by-game breakdown of Ohio State's 2019 football schedule, including predicting who will win each game. What will be the Buckeyes' 12-game regular season record? Will OSU win the Big Ten East, then win the Big Ten title, then advance to the College Football Playoff? We go in depth answering those questions and more on an extended edition of the Monday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHICAGO -- What were the high points of Big Ten media days on Thursday from Ohio State's perspective? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show for an in-depth look at the biggest questions facing the Buckeyes entering preseason camp and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State added an elite safety from Arizona yesterday. Could Lathan Ransom's teammate be next? Let's just say the chances are good Bijan Robinson becomes a Buckeye when he announced his college decision via Instagram on July 2. Crystal Balls all across this fine country have the 5-star running back headed to Columbus. 247Sports Director of Recruiting recently went in-depth on Robinson for a feature story and joins us to share what he learned about Robinson and his family. You won't want to miss it. Then we talk some real football: Who does Wiltfong think will be the top 5 teams in the Big Ten this season? Does he have the Fighting Khakis or your Buckeyes at the top? You'll just have to tune in to find out! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the commitment of high four-star safety Lathan Ransom on Tuesday, Ohio State moved up to No. 2 (from No. 4) in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2020 class. Ransom gives the Buckeyes 21 prospects in their class thus far, with at least four more expected to join him. To illustrated how amazing this class is, Ransom is ranked as the No. 76 player in the country, and he is merely the eighth-best prospect in OSU's class. By comparison, Ransom would be the highest-ranked player in Michigan's class (the Wolverines' top recruit is ranked No. 80 in the Composite). Furthermore, if things go as expected leading up to the early signing period in December -- and perhaps all the way until the traditional signing day in February -- just how high will Ryan Day and Ohio State finish in the recruiting rankings this year? Will they keep the No. 2 ranking? Could they even finish No. 1, which is something Urban Meyer never did in Columbus? Speaking of Day, what can fans expect to hear from him wh

What's it been like the last few days without a commitment? Rough? Boring? Well, it's quite possible that angst is about to end because Ohio State's top target at safety is making his college decision public today. At 5 p.m. EST., Lathan Ransom will announce his commitment via Twitter. As of this morning, the Crystal Ball has 16 predictions ... all sweet and Ohio State. Duane Long is here and let's you know what the Buckeyes 'could' be getting. Then, Duane breaks down every defensive lineman on the Ohio State roster for 2019. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Steele and many others are picking Michigan to win the Big Ten championship this season. Is Joshua Perry buying that the Wolverines are the team to beat within the conference? The former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player drops by for his show to delve into why he believes the Buckeyes will ultimately prove to be the Big Ten's best in 2019. Also on the docket: * Is Shea Patterson overrated? Steele has him ranked as the fifth-best quarterback in the country. And he does not list OSU's Justin Fields in his ranking of the top-75 QBs in the land. * Speaking of Fields, what does Joshua Perry expect out of him as a sophomore this season? * And what is something good you need to know about the Buckeyes' 2019 team? Joshua fills you in. All of that and more is coming up on the latest edition of The Joshua Perry Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 5-star running back Bijan Robinson going to join Ohio State's stellar 2020 recruiting class, which is currently No. 4 in the country in the 247Sports Composite team rankings? The answer to that question is "hell yes" if you are Bill "Bank" Greene. Bank joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give insights on the top players remaining on OSU's board for the 2020 class. Specifically, Robinson, Elias Ricks, Lathan Ransom, Jaylan Knighton, Jacolbe Cowan and Kourt Williams? Also, what's the deal with the "hard cap" of 25 players per recruiting class? Are their loopholes the Buckeyes can use to get over 25? All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What better way to send you into the weekend than with a visit from The People's Champ? Matt Baxendell joins me for a spirited chat on Ryan Day's blazing hot start on the recruiting trail before he breaks down the entire Big Ten and what we can expect in the season ahead. Which coaches are on the hot seat? Will powers like Michigan State and Wisconsin regain form? Is James Franklin destined for more viral video production? And ... lastly ... even Phil Steele is picking the Fighting Khakis to win the Big Ten East. What gives? Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if Groundhog Day was excellent?  What if every time was the same ... yet awesome? Welcome to Ohio State's 2020 recruiting cycle! Whether it's a gander at the national Crystal Ball report or another commitment slide/impact article combo, the last month or so has been an amazing ride down the recruiting trail for the Buckeyes. More good news: There's no end in sight. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins us to discuss the repeated, wonderful additions to the class and who might be next. Among the names we covered: * Mookie Cooper * Bijan Robinson * Jaylon Knighton * Kourt Williams * Lathan Ransom * Vernon Broughton * Kedrick Bingley-Jones * Jacolbe Cowan * Elias Ricks You'll likely enjoy this podcast if you are a fan of Ohio State thriving. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Perry offers unique insight on Ohio State's football program and today's show is another example of that.  We asked Front Rowers to submit questions for Joshua to answer and the result is today's show. Among the questions posed (and then answered): * What is Ohio State's No. 1 selling point? * Baron Browning: Inside or outside linebacker? * College coaches vs. NFL coaches * Thoughts on Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh? * What coach had the biggest impact on Joshua? * Whose defense was it during the 2014 season: Chris Ash or Luke Fickell's? * What went wrong with the Everett Withers scheme? * Anyone panic when J.T. Barrett went down in Ann Arbor? All that and more is a click away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O.K., we admit it: What Ohio State is doing on the recruiting trail has exceeded our expectations. Did we doubt Ryan Day's regime? Did we think it would put together the greatest offensive recruiting haul in school history? Should we just chill with all the hyperbole? Maybe, but with the flurry of commitments and Crystal Balls rolling for the good guys, it's hard to stay calm. What does Duane Long think of all the developments? We asked. He answered. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special show for 'Nutters today.  Joining us is Gee Scott, Sr., father of Ohio State wide receiver commitment Gee Scott, Jr. In an extended chat, Scott, Sr., details his son's journey to become an elite wide receiver prospect and how the Washington state native became one of the nation's most coveted recruits. * What role did the Seattle Seahawks play? * Why Ohio State? * How important has Brian Hartline been in the process? * Were there concerns about the Urban Meyer-Ryan Day transition? * What's it like to have your son be on The Opening's Dream Team? * What does he think of the Buckeye 2020 WR Trio as a group? Scott, Sr., touches on those topics and much more as we log quality time with West Coast Buckeye family.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be the next Buckeyes commitment? Is Ohio State still recruiting LSU commitment Elias Ricks? Besides the 'Dreamy' wide receivers, which future Buckeyes shined at The Opening? How many commitments will Ohio State take in the Class of 2020? Who remains in focus and when could they make the call? Those are important questions as you set yourself for a week of Buckeye intrigue. Luckilly, we brought in an answer man: Bill Kurelic. The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting gets you up to speed on a Monday morning like no other. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope all 'Nutters had an awesome July 4. Since we took yesterday to enjoy the Stars n' Stripes, today we make up for it with a visit from 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He was in Dallas to cover The Opening and has a complete report on: * Dream Team wide receivers ...  * Mookie Cooper's future ...  * Paris Johnson, Jr.'s outlook ... * Lejond Cavazos: Did he flash? * Cody Simon's showing ... All that and more we send you into the weekend. Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked recruiting on the BM5 for several days and for good reason - the commitments keep coming. We don't expect that to end. In fact, you need to be on Bucknuts at 11:30 a.m. if you like recruiting and good things happening for the Buckeyes. But today's show is about the CURRENT collection of Buckeyes sweating at the WHAC. With the season opener against Florida Atlantic just over seven weeks from today, we take a shot at predicting Ohio State's starting lineup that day. Patrick Murphy joins the show with what he thinks the starting lineup will be. Sure, there are some gimmes - see Dobbins, J.K. But what about the offensive line? What about the linebackers? There is still some intrigue there and at a few other spots.  Who are your starters? Do they differ from Patrick's? Gotta tune in to find out! Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices