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—many with college game experience—to replace key departures like Carnell Tate, Arvel Reese, and Sonny Styles. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility across all units, particularly the defensive line and secondary, where new transfers like Quay Russell, James Smith, and Earl Little are expected to make immediate impacts. He highlights the team’s strategic shift toward supplementing youth with veteran talent, a move that could be pivotal in close games. The discussion also covers quarterback Julian Sane’s expected growth, the running back room’s depth with Jacoby Jackson, and the linebacker group’s competition under James Laurinaitis. Wasserman forecasts four first-round draft picks from Ohio State—Reese, Stiles, Downs, and Caden McDonald—while expressing cautious optimism about Caden Curry’s potential. The episode ends with a trivia segment and a strong endorsement of the team’s new direction.