OSU Football_-MAJOR National Buckeye INTEL with Special Guest

In this episode of The Buckeye Scoop, host Devin welcomes back special guest Dalton Wasserman to discuss Ohio State football's transformative offseason and upcoming season. The conversation centers on the Buckeyes' aggressive use of the transfer portal, which brought in 17+ experienced players—including key additions at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, defensive line, linebacker, and secondary—signaling a strategic shift toward supplementing youth with veteran depth. Wasserman praises the team’s depth across the board, especially on defense, where he highlights the potential of new transfers like Quay Russell, James Smith, and Christian Aliego, and identifies the primary question: who will emerge as the team’s dominant pass rusher in high-pressure moments. He also lauds the secondary’s talent, noting that while no single player replaces Caleb Downs, the collective depth and playmaking ability could make this one of the nation’s top pass defenses. The episode concludes with a draft preview, where Wasserman forecasts four first-round picks from Ohio State—Downs, Reese, Stiles, and Caden McDonald—with Caden Curry likely to be a late-day-three selection due to his production despite size concerns.