OSU Football_-MAJOR National Buckeye INTEL with Special Guest

In this episode of The Buckeye Scoop, host Devin welcomes back special guest Dalton Wasserman, a respected college football analyst and co-host of the Preferred Walk-On College Football Show, to provide a national perspective on Ohio State's 2026 season. The conversation dives deep into the Buckeyes' aggressive use of the transfer portal, which brought in 17+ experienced players—most notably at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, defensive line, linebacker, and secondary—transforming a young roster into a veteran-laden, depth-rich team. Wasserman praises Ohio State’s strategic embrace of the portal, calling it a 'change in direction' that allows them to bypass traditional developmental cycles. He highlights key players like Julian Sane’s expected sophomore leap, the improved depth at wide receiver with transfers Kyle Parker and Devin McQuinn, and the defensive line’s potential to be the team’s deepest position group. He also discusses the linebacker room’s depth and versatility under James Laurinaitis, the secondary’s talent despite losing Caleb Downs, and the importance of experienced players in close games. The episode ends with a draft preview, projecting four first-round picks from Ohio State, including Arvel Reese, Sonny Stiles, Caleb Downs, and Caden Curry, with a focus on how the team’s veteran additions could be the difference in high-stakes matchups against Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon, and Michigan.