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Buckeyes big on Brown, Branch | Drew Allar deep dive Oct 21, 2021

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Ohio State has heated up on the recruiting trail, adding Class of 2022 commitments from Kenyatta Jackson and Avery Henry in the last 48 hours.

Why stop now? The Buckeyes have also amped their QB recruiting for the class in the wake of Quinn Ewers' move to the Class of 2021 (and Ohio State).

Medina's Drew Allar was offered on Sept. 8. Our Mark Porter has a complete video breakdown of Allar you can see here.

But Ohio State offered another QB - Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon's Devin Brown - nine days ago. Brown is a USC commitment. Penn State commitment Allar and Brown were also big risers in yesterday's Top247 update.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Brown, Top247 movement and the latest on Zion and Zachariah Branch before Porter joins us after the break for a deep dive on Allar.

*** Make sure to check out: PORTER'S EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BREAKDOWN on DREW ALLAR.

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

Brown, Garrett expected back for Buckeyes | Jackson vaults OSU to No, 5 class in nation Oct 20, 2021

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The good news continues to roll in for Ohio State. Head coach Ryan Day informed the media on Tuesday that cornerback Cameron Brown and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett -- who each went down with injuries against Maryland on Nov. 9 -- are expected to return for the Buckeyes this week against Indiana. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* The commitment of high 4-star edge rusher Kenyatta Jackson on Tuesday vaulted OSU from eighth to fifth in the 247Sports Composite team rankings for the 2022 class. More importantly, the Buckeyes are now just slightly behind Alabama for the best class in the nation based on average player ranking.

* Ohio State's linebackers seem to be trending in the right direction. But how big of a concern is depth for Al Washington's group? And why isn't Palaie Gaoteote playing more?

* What are Bax's thoughts on the matchup with Indiana this week?

* There is an interesting thread on The Front Row message board comparing Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson and Texas' Bijan Robinson. They are both outstanding and you could not go wrong with either. But who would you rather have?

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

Kenyatta Jackson to pick the Buckeyes today? Oct 19, 2021

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High four-star defensive end recruit Kenyatta Jackson from the 2022 class will announce his decision today at 2 p.m. ET on CBS HQ. Are the signs pointing in Ohio State's direction? You had better believe it. Duane Long and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus:

* What are Duane's thoughts on how the Buckeyes' 2022 class is shaping up thus far?

* What are Duane's takes on OSU's matchup with Indiana this week?

* Is this about where we thought C.J. Stroud would be at this point in his development? Is he better? Worse?

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

On to Indiana | Crowley out, Miyan back? | Impressions of Barnes as DC Oct 18, 2021

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Ohio State will travel to Indiana this Saturday to take on a Hoosier team that everyone expected would be good this season ... but has not been. The Buckeyes are favored by 20.5 points and have a win probability of 90.3 percent over Indiana, and Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to break down the matchup, plus:

* It sounds like the Buckeyes are losing running back Marcus Crowley with an injury, but will likely be getting RB Miyan Williams back from the proverbial doghouse.

* What are our takeaways on Matt Barnes as OSU's defensive coordinator thus far.

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

Biggest pleasant surprises for OSU? Which four teams will make CFP? Oct 15, 2021

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Halfway through the regular season, what are the biggest pleasant surprises for Ohio State on each side of the ball? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:

* Which four teams will make the College Football Playoff this season?

* The Buckeyes should have Miyan Williams back for the Indiana game. What will that mean?

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

Commitment Watch & Crystal Ball madness with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong Oct 14, 2021

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Crystal Balls are rolling. Several Class of 2022 targets are ready to cap their recruitment with a much-ballyhooed commitment.

Who will land at Ohio State?

Who will land elsewhere?

Who can put it all in perspective?

Prospects in question: Xavier Nwankpa, Kenyatta Jackson, Enai White, Omari Abor. That's four of the nation's top 45 players in the Class of 2022.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to provide answers.

Midseason chat with Monica Daniels (Paris Johnson Jr.'s mother), Gee Scott Sr. Oct 13, 2021

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We are very happy to welcome in Monica Daniels, mother of Paris Johnson Jr., and Gee Scott Sr. -- father of Gee Scott Jr. -- to today's show for a wide-ranging 20-minute conversation. What are Ohio State's players up to during the off week? (Hint, it's not exactly an off week for them.) Does it seem as though the Buckeyes are beginning to peak at the right time in what appears to be a wide-open race in college football?

Also, what are thoughts on players being able to profit off their name, image and likeness from a parents' perspective? And just how close are OSU's parents as a group?

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

Halfway points | Feeling safe(ty)? Oct 12, 2021

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Ohio State has completed half of its regular season schedule. Six games. Five wins.

With a week off to rest and prep for visiting Indiana and the rest of the second-half slate, we take stock of where the Buckeyes currently stand.

Do all season goals remain intact?

Who will emerge after the break?

Which opponent will be the biggest hurdle?

We get into those questions and much more with Duane Long.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!!!

Buckeyes are who we thought they'd be | Toughest remaining game for OSU? Oct 11, 2021

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Paraphrasing the late Dennis Green, the 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes are who we thought they'd be. Now, it took half the regular season to get there, but there is no doubt Ryan Day's squad has rounded into form.

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the 66-17 rout of Maryland and what can be expected from the Buckeyes moving forward this year.

How great is this Ohio State offense and quarterback C.J. Stroud?

What is standing out about the Buckeyes' defense?

Also, what is the toughest remaining game on OSU's schedule? Dare we say it's The Game? Or might it be Penn State or someone else?

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

Almost Live: Tasty turtle soup | Upheaval means what for Buckeyes? Oct 10, 2021

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What a difference a day can make. Ohio State looked every bit of possible conference champion and CFP contender on Saturday against visiting Maryland. The Buckeyes won, 66-17, as C.J. Stroud and the offense stage a clinic before over 100,000 sun-drenched devotees.

Elsewhere on the B1G and national scenes ... wow. Upheaval.

The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to put the Buckeyes and everyone else in context.

Spend some of your Sunday morning with us, ‘Nutters!

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