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Will the real Ohio State please stand up? Nov 22, 2020

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Third-ranked Ohio State beat No. 9 Indiana, 42-35, at The Shoe on Saturday to improve to 4-0.

That's good.

But are the Buckeyes dealing with an identity crisis? Is this the squad that routinely builds four-touchdown leads early or the group that lets the opposition back in after halftime?

We asked The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - and The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - for their esteemed insight. Both had plenty to say.

Also:

* Collision course with Fighting Pat Fitzgeralds?

* Future Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers ... just how good is he?

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Buckeyes land nation's top recruit, Ewers | OSU-Indiana insights Nov 20, 2020

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Ohio State continues to clean up on the recruiting front. On Thursday, the Buckeyes landed the No. 1 overall recruit in the country in the 2022 class, quarterback Quinn Ewers from the state of Texas. Ewers de-committed from the Longhorns last month and it did not take him long to decide he wanted to play for Ryan Day and OSU.

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk all things Ewers, plus:

* Give insights and predictions on Ohio State's top-10 showdown against visiting Indiana on Saturday.

* Thoughts on family and close friends of OSU's players and coaches no longer being able to attend home games.

* Might we see the debut of true freshman cornerback Lejond Cavazos tomorrow against the Hoosiers? And what can fans expect from him?

All of that and much more is coming your way on an extended version of the Friday 5ish.

Hoosier Daddies? | Hall up, Domani out? Nov 19, 2020

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Indiana football sits atop the B1G East. Hoosiers basketball? Not predicted to top B1G. Michigan basketball has the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. The football team? Gross. Penn State football? Total wins: 0.

Yes, it's 2020 alright. Nothing makes sense (except you know who still kicks tail). To that end: First-place Indiana comes to The Shoe to tussle with Ohio State on Saturday. So who better to bring in than 247Sports Director Steve Wiltfong for insight? The Indiana native talks Hoosiers football, 247Sports recruiting updates and more.

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The top-10 clash no one saw coming | Biggest concern for Buckeyes? Nov 18, 2020

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It is the top-10 showdown that everyone predicted entering the season. All right, perhaps not, but No. 9 Indiana and No. 3 Ohio State will tangle in the Horseshoe on Saturday, and Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Also on the docket:

* What is a bigger concern for the Buckeyes: the running game or the defensive backs?

* Ohio State true freshman offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has started his own foundation to help disabled military veterans and disadvantaged youth athletes. Yes, what a cool thing he is doing.

* If Maryland plays this Saturday against Michigan State after canceling its game against Ohio State last week, how will that look to the outside?

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

What the $%&# is going on? Nov 17, 2020

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Indiana football on top? Michigan and Penn State football in the cellar?

What the $%&* is going on?

You know what's going on: It's freakin' 2020.

Duane Long and I delve into the wild Saturday matchup that is Ohio State and Indiana for the B1G East's pole position.

Seriously ... what the heck? We try to break down all heck.

Mark Porter on Sonny Styles, Ohio State-Indiana, more Nov 16, 2020

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Mark Porter drops by to kick off the week to answer your questions from The Front Row message board. What is Mark's analysis of Pickerington Central sophomore Sonny Styles? Was Mark surprised Pick Central got hammered by Cincinnati St. Xavier in the Division I state championship game over the weekend in Columbus?

Also, What is Mark's background in the football scouting business and even before that? And what are his thoughts on the top-1o matchup this Saturday between Ohio State and Indiana at the Horseshoe?

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

The bye week no one wanted Nov 13, 2020

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On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their thoughts on Ohio State's game against Maryland being canceled and much more. Should the Terrapins have been forced to forfeit? Why or why not? Should the Big Ten revisit its rule that teams must play at least six games to be eligible for the Big Ten Championship Game? What will the Buckeyes be up to this weekend?

All of that and more is coming your way on this Friday the 13th edition of the 5ish.

Saturday snooze? | Buckeyes smooth, khakis wrinkled Nov 12, 2020

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Ohio State was ready for another chance to show the CFP committee what it was made of. But Maryland is the latest program to cancel an event due to Covid-19 and the Buckeyes will be home Saturday because of it.

How will this affect Ohio State's title(s) quest?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to discuss that, finishing the Class of 2021, Buckeye success stories and wrinkled khakis.

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Salute to the Veterans | Buckeyes bringing 'A' game to Maryland? Nov 11, 2020

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It is Veterans Day and we salute all the men and women that have served our country. Also on today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle break down Ohio State's upcoming game against Maryland, plus:

* What is up with the Buckeyes' defense? Will they play their best game against the Terrapins?

* The breakout season that right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere is enjoying.

* Michigan and Penn State being 1-5 combined and looking awful while doing it.

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

Fear the Turtle? | Fields the favorite? Nov 10, 2020

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Ohio State is headed to face Maryland this weekend.

Will we see the Terps who got rocked by Northwestern or the crew that whacked Penn State?

Duane Long is here to provide a Maryland scouting report and also let you know why Justin Fields should be the clear Heisman Trophy favorite after three games.

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