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Recruiting dominance displayed again | Egbuka on OSU pledge Dec 17, 2020

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Another National Signing Day, another example of Ohio State's excellence.

All 21 verbal commitments put pen to paper yesterday as the Buckeyes emerged from the annual 'holiday' with the nation's No. 2 class. One major target still exists. We break it all down for you.

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We're joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong before CBS expert Brady Quinn, 247Sports recruiting guru Barton Simmons and West Coast insider Brandon Huffman add insight.

Finally, we are joined by 5-star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who talks Ohio State commitment and whether or not fellow 5-star Washington State target J.T. Tuimoloau is (ultimately) on his way to Columbus.

Oh ... we also chatted B1G title game and of Northwestern is up to the task.

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

Merry Fax Machine Day Dec 16, 2020

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Christmas came early for college football fans as today marks the start of the early signing period in recruiting. Ohio State currently has the No. 2 class in the country and is right on Alabama's heels for the No. 1 spot.

Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to talk about the Buckeyes' class, give some thoughts on the College Football Playoff rankings and much more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Will J.T. finish off No. 1 class? | Fighting Fitzgeralds overmatched? Dec 15, 2020

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National Signing Day is literally hours away. The College Football Playoff update is even sooner. The Big Ten title game is only a few days away.

It's a great time to be a Buckeye.

Duane Long joins today to preview NSD and talk Ohio State-Northwestern before 247Sports West Coast insider Brandon Huffman provides the latest on J.T. Tuimolau's recruitment now that Emeka Ebuka is a future Buckeye.

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

Huge week ahead for Buckeyes Dec 14, 2020

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What is on tap for Ohio State's football program this week? Oh, not much. Just signing day for the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday, followed by the Big Ten Championship Game against Northwestern on Saturday. Other than that, there's really not much happening.

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss signing day, the Buckeyes-Wildcats, what OSU's College Football Playoff chances look like and more.

All of that is in store for you on the Monday 5ish.

Emeka a Buckeye? Win and in CFP for Ohio State? Dec 11, 2020

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Will the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the country in the 2021 class Emeka Egbuka, select Ohio State later today? Can the Buckeyes top Alabama for the No. 1 recruiting ranking in the '21 class? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit for that, plus:

* If Ohio State beats Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship Game, will the Buckeyes definitely be in the College Football Playoff?

* Can the Wildcats give OSU a good game? Do the Buckeyes need to just win, or earn some style points?

* What is going on up north at Michigan, specifically with the contract situation involving head coach Jim Harbaugh?

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

Emeka en route? | B1G makes smart move Dec 10, 2020

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We've discussed Emeka Egbuka's recruitment for untold hours on the BM5 over the last year or so.

Egbuka will announce his college commitment tomorrow and we have the insiders to prepare you. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong and 247Sports West Coast Insider Brandon Huffman are here to preview the Washington state star wide receiver's decision. We have a strong feeling you will like what they have to say.

We discuss Egbuka, another possibly impending wide receiver addition and the B1G's prudent decision to allow Ohio State into the B1G title tussle.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

The Undoing (Michigan game canceled) Dec 09, 2020

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For the first time in 103 years, the Ohio State-Michigan game will not be played. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on this very early version of the Wednesday 5ish to discuss the fallout of that, what it means going forward for the Buckeyes and much more.

The Game forecast: 'A thorough $#& kicking' Dec 08, 2020

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The Game ... is on. We think. We hope. As of now it is all systems go. Michigan is practicing. Too bad for them, so is Ohio State. What will The Game look like? Duane Long is here to talk about our rivals and also offers up a postmortem on Sparty. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

'The Game' week is upon us, maybe Dec 07, 2020

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Ohio State-Michigan is scheduled for this Saturday. Will "The Game" get played? If it doesn't and the Buckeyes can't find another opponent to play this week, will the Big Ten waive the six-game minimum rule to make the Big Ten Championship Game? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on the Monday 5ish to talk in detail about all of that and much more.

Impressive enough? | B1G's huge decision Dec 06, 2020

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Ohio State was in desperate need of a game ... but also an impressive showing.

Check and check.

The Covid-19-ravaged Buckeyes went to East Lansing and hammered Sparty, 52-12. The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - is here to talk about the victory and how it affects Ohio State's B1G and CFP goals.

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

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