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—most notably 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, particularly on defense, where he highlights the potential of new transfers like James Smith, Quay Russell, and Christian Aliego, as well as the emergence of sophomore pass rusher Epi-Citanale. He emphasizes that while Ohio State still lacks a definitive 'game-over' pass rusher, the overall talent and versatility across the front seven and secondary make them a national title contender. The discussion also touches on Julian Sane’s expected sophomore leap, the wide receiver room’s improved depth, and the importance of experienced players in high-pressure moments. Wasserman predicts four first-round draft picks from Ohio State, including top-10 selections from Caleb Downs, Arvel Reese, and Sonny Styles, with Caden McDonald and Caden Curry also likely to be drafted. The episode closes with a trivia question about Travion Henderson’s rushing yards in the national title season, which was 1,016.