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 2026 season. The conversation centers on the Buckeyes' aggressive use of the transfer portal, which brought in 17+ experienced players—many with high-level college production—to replace key departures like Carnell Tate, Arvel Reese, and Sonny Styles. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility added across all units, particularly on defense, where the defensive line and linebacker rooms are now exceptionally deep. He highlights standout transfers like Jacoby Jackson, Christian Aliego, and Dominic Kelly, and expresses confidence in the secondary’s potential despite losing Caleb Downs. The discussion also covers quarterback Julian Sane’s expected growth, the wide receiver room’s improved depth, and the strategic shift toward veteran talent over raw youth. Wasserman predicts four first-round draft picks from Ohio State, including Reese, Styles, Downs, and Caden McDonald, while noting that Caden Curry’s draft stock may be impacted by his size but not his production. The episode concludes with a spirited trivia segment and a strong endorsement of Ohio State’s evolving roster strategy as a blueprint for national title contention.