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Almost Live: Nits gain | Red (Zone) alert | Bucks vs. Ducks? Oct 31, 2021

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Did you wake up relieved? Excited? Disappointed? Confused?

What to make of Ohio State beating Penn State, 33-24, last night at The Shoe.

Let's be straight: A win over Penn State is always cause for celebration. But when Ohio State's offense consistently fails to get it done in red zone and its third-down defense is severely lacking ... uneasiness sets in.

So we called in The People's Champ -Matt Baxendell - to put the win in perspective before a deep dive into B1G and national results from yesterday.

Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

OSU-PSU predictions| Huge recruiting weekend has arrived Oct 29, 2021

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There is much to discuss on the Bucknuts Morning 5 as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. The No. 5 Buckeyes will host No. 20 Penn State tomorrow night and OSU is favored by 18.5 points. What can be expected out of what we thought would be a matchup of top-5 teams as recently as three weeks ago?

Also, what do fans need to know about the big recruiting weekend that is in store for the Buckeyes? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Extra Thursday pod: Breaking down Buckeyes-PSU with Tyler from Lions247 Oct 28, 2021

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We are happy to welcome in Tyler Donohue from Lions247 to help break down the matchup between No. 5 Ohio State and No. 20 Penn State. Patrick Murphy hosts the show.

Letting Wiltfong cook on epic Red Carpet Weekend Oct 28, 2021

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It's Ohio State's biggest recruiting weekend since ... ever?

Given what's gone on the last few season, it certainly feels that way. Ohio State hosts Penn State this weekend for a classic B1G tussle under the lights. Expect The Shoe to be at its best.

So why not invite a who's who of prospects on Ohio State's radar?

The list of expected attendees - the list is so long you have to go here to take it in - rivals any guest list in memory.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide the most comprehensive preview you can get in the time allotted.

Ohio State may have invested in red carpet sales given who's expected in Columbus.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Stroud third-best odds to win Heisman | Buckeyes' defense has improved, but questions remain Oct 27, 2021

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There are a lot of interesting topics to tackle as Gee Scott Sr. joins Dave Biddle on today's show. Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is on a roll and has the third-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy. One person who is not surprised in the least is Mr. Scott.

* As for the Buckeyes' night game against Penn State this Saturday, how much of an impact can a scene like that have on a recruit?

* Ohio State's defense is much improved, but they haven't been tested by a good offense lately. What can we expect from this unit moving forward?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Is Penn State in serious trouble? | 'Football is changing' Oct 26, 2021

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Indiana was supposed to have a defense ready to test Ohio State.

If that was a test, your Buckeyes got an A+.

It's more likely this weekend's tussle with visiting Penn State at The Shoe is a revelatory experience.

Duane Long is here to put the win over Indiana in context and preview Penn State as Ohio State begins a much more impactful slate of games.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

247Sports College Football Daily: Who gets credit for Ohio State's turnaround? Oct 26, 2021

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They've been beating up on so-so teams, but while your attention was elsewhere, Ohio State has quietly rounded into Playoff form thanks to a post-Oregon staff change and an offensive recharging.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Patrick Murphy

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Is this the best offense in Ohio State history? Should overtime rules in CFB be changed? Oct 25, 2021

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Are we witnessing not only the best offense in college football this season, but the best offense in Ohio State history? It sure appears so and it's a lot of fun to watch.

Also, the defense is much improved since the early stages of the season and that is a good thing. However, the Buckeyes have played some really bad offenses recently -- such as Indiana this past Saturday -- so how much do we really know about the defense at this stage?

Speaking of bad offenses, Penn State is coming to town this Saturday night and Ohio State is favored by 18 points over the Nittany Lions. Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country as recently as three weeks ago, but has dropped to 20th after consecutive losses, including a 20-18 defeat to Illinois in an NCAA-record nine overtimes.

Speaking of college football overtime rules, do they need to be changed. An argument for "hell yes" is made on today's show.

Dave Biddle flies solo on the Monday 5ish to bring you all of that and more.

Almost Live: Hoosier parenting | B1G, National title goals remain intact Oct 24, 2021

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Not exactly a rusty effort, was it?

Ohio State emerged from the bye week rested and ready. Host Indiana suffered the brunt as the Buckeyes won, 54-7, after tallying 44 points before halftime.

Offensive dominance has become routine and a matter of national acceptance. The defense? After an early hiccup that group dominated the Hoosiers.

Who better to break down the win and what it means than Matt Baxendell - The People's Champ? Bax reviews the trip to Bloomington and the rest of yesterday's college football landscape before we pitch it forward to next week's tussle with Penn State and beyond.

Spend some of your Sunday with us, 'Nutters!

OSU-IU predictions | Franklin willing to leave PSU? Oct 22, 2021

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It is Ohio State at Indiana tomorrow night and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to give predictions on the Buckeyes vs. Hoosiers, plus:

* Would James Franklin -- who is a Pennsylvania native -- be willing to leave Penn State for USC?

* Is OSU defensive end Tyreke Smith going to finish the season strong after a disappointing start?

* It has been a big week of recruiting for the Buckeyes and we give a full review.

* Can Ohio State get back in the mix for QB recruit Drew Allar?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

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