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 53 new players—marking the largest influx under Ryan Day. Wasserman praises the team’s strategic depth-building, particularly on defense, where new transfers like Quay Russell, James Smith, and Christian Aliego bolster a historically deep defensive line and linebacker corps. He highlights the versatility and maturity of the new additions, especially in replacing key departures like Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs. The discussion also covers quarterback Julian Sane’s expected growth, a deeper and faster wide receiver room, and a secondary that may be even more talented than last year’s. Wasserman emphasizes that while Ohio State still lacks a true pass-rushing star, the depth and experience across the roster position them as a national title contender. The episode concludes with a draft projection predicting four first-round picks from Ohio State, including top-10 selections from Reese, Styles, and Downs.