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 2026 outlook. With 53 new players joining the roster—largely through the transfer portal—the Buckeyes are undergoing a strategic shift toward experienced talent, especially on defense. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility across all units, particularly the defensive line and secondary, where transfers like Quay Russell, James Smith, Dominic Kelly, and Terry Moore are expected to fill key roles. He highlights the team’s embrace of the portal as a calculated move to avoid the growing pains of youth, emphasizing that veteran presence will be crucial in high-pressure games against Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. The conversation also covers quarterback Julian Sane’s expected growth, the wide receiver room’s improved depth, and the linebacker corps’ talent pool under James Laurinaitis. Wasserman projects four first-round draft picks from Ohio State—Caleb Downs, Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caden McDonald—while noting that Caden Curry could be a late-round gem due to his production despite physical limitations. The episode closes with a trivia contest and a strong endorsement of the team’s new direction.