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What is Buckeyes' path back to No. 1? What can be done about ticket prices? Nov 20, 2019

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Ohio State remained at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings as expected. The question is what is the Buckeyes' path back to No. 1?

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on the Ohio State-Penn State matchup.

* Ryan Day being optimistic regarding getting some of the Buckeyes' injured players back this week.

* Will weather be a factor for this game?

* The Penn State game is not sold out, and ticket prices on the secondary market are going for half price of face value. Is it time for Ohio State to greatly lower the prices of non-premium seats, such as tickets in C deck?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

'It's on like Donkey Kong' Nov 19, 2019

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The waiting is over. The stretch run is here. Penn State comes calling. Then a trip to Ann Arbor. After that? It's about raising banners.

How will Ohio State respond? Are the Buckeyes in the sprinter's stance ready to run for a few big titles? After trouncing Maryland and Rutgers, this Big Ten foe - Penn State - should offer more resistance.

How does Ohio State match up?

Duane Long and I break down key tussles to watch and where the Nittany Lions strengths and weaknesses lie.

Plus, the College Football Playoff rankings will be released again this evening and we get into which key recruits will be in town this weekend.

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

Bank on OSU-PSU: 'That line is crazy' | Bama out for sure? Nov 18, 2019

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After a bye week and then two "game weeks" that felt more like bye weeks, it's finally a big-game week for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are favored by a whopping 18.5 points over visiting Penn State, and Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to talk all about the matchup.

Also on the docket:

* What does Bank remember about the recruitment of PSU quarterback Sean Clifford from Cincinnati St. Xavier?

* Are the Nittany Lions trending the wrong way?

* Dare we say Michigan is suddenly looking like a good team?

* Who do we think will win the Big Ten West: Minnesota or Wisconsin?

* What are thoughts about Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama? Tua is out for the year. Does Bama have any path at making the College Football Playoff?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

Bucknuts Almost Live: Jersey Sure Nov 17, 2019

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Ohio State went to Rutgers and got the job done: Easy W, no injuries.

Now the season really starts. Penn State is coming. So are FOX and ESPN with their cavalcade of talking heads. It's about to get serious.

A star-studded case of possible future Buckeyes will be in town.

So today's show is less game review - see: uncompetitive, Rutgers - more let's put everything in context for the stretch run.

We are joined by The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic and The People's Champ Matt Baxendell.

Sit back and enjoy our Sunday morning exploits.

Buckeyes' week-in-review: 'A nefarious act by an anonymous person' Nov 15, 2019

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It is Rutgers week so we did not exactly expect an action-packed week here at Bucknuts.

Boy were we wrong.

From the Chase Young situation getting resolved, to Ohio State dropping a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings despite winning by 59 points, to the latest developments in 2020 running back recruiting.

Well, it's Friday, which means Jonah Booker is here to talk about all of that on today's show.

Chase's break | Miyan, Jahmyr or Jaylan? | CFP drama ahead Nov 14, 2019

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Chase Young is just taking a few weeks off.

Rutgers is up - and we mean DOWN.

Miyan Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jaylan Knighton. Who's in?

The College Football Playoff. How will it all work out?

247Sports guru Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom.

Spend 5ish with is today, 'Nutters!

'The good news is Ohio State could easily move back into top spot' Nov 13, 2019

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Ohio State fell one spot to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released Tuesday evening. It is pretty rough to drop in the rankings when you win by 59 points as the Buckeyes did against Maryland.

However, the new No. 1 team in the land, LSU, did go to Alabama and knock off the Crimson Tide, so the Tigers jumping OSU was not a big surprise.

The good news, per the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, is Ohio State has a very good chance of moving back into the No. 1 spot if they win out.

Bax joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss all things CFP rankings, plus:

* Is Penn State head coach James Franklin the "snitch" in the Chase Young situation? Or is that a little too hard to believe?

* Is Bax feeling good about Ohio State landing 2020 running back recruit Jahmyr Gibbs?

* Ohio State's basketball team hosts No. 10 Villanova tonight. And the No. 16 Buckeyes are favored -- yes, favored -- by 2.5 points over the Wildcats. Even if you are just a casual OSU hoops fan, are you entertained?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday 5ish.

Young vibes | When hyperbole is true Nov 12, 2019

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Ohio State is in an interesting spot these days. An unquestioned national title contender, the Buckeyes are in the midst of tussles against overmatched foes.

Maryland is awful. Rutgers wishes it was Maryland. So the competitive aspect of this weekend's trip to New Jersey is ... well ... non-existent.

Yet, there is plenty to talk about. Among the topics Duane Long and I cover on today's show:

* Chase Young. How many more games? Does it even matter? Who turned on him?

* PT strategy. How much playing time for the starters on Saturday? Who will emerge? Should travel roster walk-ons get at least 12 hours sleep Friday night?

* Best NFL running back prospect on the roster?

* Ohio State vs. ??? in CFP title game?

* Paris Johnson: Ready as a freshman?

* Tyreke Johnson ... next up?

* Lose weight, get in shape, get paid?

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

Latest on Chase Young | Jahmyr Gibbs trending Buckeyes' way? Nov 11, 2019

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What is the latest on Chase Young? Specifically, how many more games will Ohio State's star junior defensive end miss?

Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to give the answer to that, plus:

What is the latest with 2020 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes? How did Jahmyr Gibbs' visit go this weekend? Could Gibbs perhaps now be trending OSU's way?

Will Ohio State drop to No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings after LSU hammered Alabama?

Should people really be that surprised that Minnesota beat Penn State?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday 5ish.

Bucknuts Almost Live: Cruising through chaos? Nov 10, 2019

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Well, that was quite an interesting Saturday.

It started with the news Chase Young would not be playing against Maryland. That story only took off from there. We get into ... like really get into it.

Ohio State then destroyed visiting Maryland, 73-14, in front of a packed Shoe.

Elsewhere, Joe Burrow did it again, Lovie Smith did it again, and the season outlook nationally got even cloudier.

There's plenty to discuss and we brought in two big-time discussers: Bill Kurelic and Matt Baxendell.

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

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