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Game week has arrived | Who will be starting linebackers? Aug 30, 2021

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Game week has arrived for Ohio State as the Buckeyes will open their 2021 season at Minnesota on Thursday. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss a bevy of topics, including:

* Who will be the Buckeyes' starting linebackers this season? Teradja Mitchell is a safe bet to be one of them. But who will join him?

* What will the rotation at running back look like?

* What are Steve's expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback?

* Might the offensive line do some rotating?

* Thoughts on the matchup with the Golden Gophers. Ohio State is favored by 14.

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

'Christmas' right around corner for Buckeyes Aug 27, 2021

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We are only six days away from Ohio State's opener at Minnesota and Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk about that game plus:

* What are JBook's expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback?

* Which QBs will still be on the roster in 2022?

* Which Buckeyes have been standing out during camp and practices?

* The Dean and the Fong have Crystal Balled 2023 linebacker Troy Bowles to the Buckeyes. You know what that means.

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

Larry Johnson is excellent | Huge Crystal Ball set to roll? Aug 26, 2021

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Perhaps you've heard: Defensive line coaching is an Ohio State strength. Yes, one could make a convincing argument Larry Johnson is the best position coach right now ... in the sport.

Is that good?

Apparently, word has gotten out. So it's not surprising Ohio State is chasing Lebbeus Overton, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023 ... and he is a defensive lineman. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong spoke with Overton recently. How does Ohio State rank in Overton's recently released top 12?

Also:

* Is Wiltfong about to roll an enormous Crystal Ball towards Columbus?

* Not enough? How about the latest on Ohio State's pursuit of Enai White, Caden Curry and Kiyaunta Goodwin.

Yep, Steve brings knowledge on those fronts, as well.

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

What to make of the 'alliance'? Aug 25, 2021

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We are just eight days away from Ohio State's season-opener at Minnesota, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:

* What is to make of the alliance between the Big Ten, Pac 12 and ACC?

* What are expectations for C.J. Stroud as the Buckeyes' starting quarterback?

* What are thoughts on the opener at Minnesota?

* What are thoughts on OSU's linebackers this year?

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

Bowles overflow | Loving Lockwood | 5 to finish '22 Aug 24, 2021

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Elite tight end to start the class? Check. Crystal Ball for top linebacker on board? Check.

Ohio State has begun to craft the Class of 2023. It's been quite the strong beginning.

Duane Long goes into detail about how strong a beginning it is.

But the prime focus of today is finishing strong in '22. Yes, it's been a strong run so far. But to finish on top the Buckeyes need to gain commitments from several elite prospects.

Duane lets you know his five to finish '22. Sit back and enjoy.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Stroud seizes job | What are expecations for him this year? Aug 23, 2021

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We are 10 days away from Ohio State's season-opener at Minnesota, and over the weekend head coach Ryan Day named C.J. Stroud the Buckeyes' starting quarterback. What are expectations for Stroud now that he has won the job? Is it too much to expect that the redshirt freshman will be first-team All-Big Ten this season? That is likely what Day expects out of him.

Also, we will speak with Day, Matt Barnes and the Buckeyes' safeties after practice today. What are thoughts on Josh Proctor and the safeties this year for OSU?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish as Dave Biddle flies solo.

Expecations for Ewers? Linebackers coming on for Buckeyes? Aug 20, 2021

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What are expectations for Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers this season? Are the Buckeyes' linebackers perhaps going to be better than we originally anticipated? What else is standing out from OSU's camp?

Jonah Booker drops by for his usual end-of-week visit to discuss that and much more.

Boom impending? | Meet Jadyn Davis | Ohio State roster takes hit Aug 19, 2021

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It's 'Boom' time again ... we hope.

Class of 2023 tight end Ty Lockwood will announce his verbal commitment at 1 p.m. Will we be pleased?

Also: The Class of 2024 rankings from 247Sports are out. There's a quarterback at the top. He has interest in Ohio State. Yes, you've seen this movie before but it is sequel worthy.

In other news, a Buckeye has left the team. We discuss.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here. Let's do this.

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

'Monstars' showing out for Buckeyes | Wednesdays with Gee Aug 18, 2021

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Which position group has been outstanding throughout Ohio State's camp thus far? The offensive line. Also known as the "Monstars." We are very happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the show to discuss that, the latest with C.J. Stroud and the quarterback position for the Buckeyes, what fans can expect out of true freshman defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau and more.

All of that and much more is coming your way on an informative 18-minute edition of the Wednesday 5ish on the 18th day of the month.

'As The Quarterbacks Turn' | Uhh ... where's PG? Aug 17, 2021

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Ryan Day made it semi-official yesterday: C.J. Stroud has made a move at quarterback.

Shocking? Hardly. Important? Definitely. Impactful on the other QBs? Absolutely.

Duane Long is here to break it all down. Also:

* Has Ohio State settled on a Class of 2023 QB leader?

* Where is Palaie Gaoteote exactly? He transferred to Ohio State ... right? See: tomfoolery, NCAA.

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

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