OSU Football_-MAJOR National Buckeye INTEL with Special Guest

The Buckeye Scoop46mApril 12, 2026

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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.

Key Takeaways
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Ohio State made a strategic shift by adding 53 new players, primarily experienced transfers, to address depth and avoid youth-related struggles.

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The defensive line and secondary are now among the deepest and most versatile in the nation, with key additions like Quay Russell, James Smith, Dominic Kelly, and Terry Moore.

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Julian Sane is expected to mature significantly in his second year, with increased responsibility in high-pressure moments.

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The Buckeyes are projected to have four first-round NFL draft picks: Caleb Downs, Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caden McDonald.

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Veteran players like Jacoby Jackson and Christian Aliego bring crucial experience and positional flexibility to the running back and linebacker rooms.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome & Guest Introduction

Devin welcomes listeners to The Buckeye Scoop and introduces special guest Dalton Wasserman, emphasizing the value of national perspective on Ohio State football.

2:00
3 min

Dalton's Current Work & Show Overview

Dalton discusses his YouTube show, Preferred Walk On College Football Show, now independent from PFF, and previews upcoming content including top 10 safety rankings and draft coverage.

5:00
5 min

Ohio State's Massive Roster Overhaul

53 new faces in a football program is a lot. And add on top of that, the schedule that we are facing this year is not a light schedule.

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10:00
5 min

Quarterback: Julian Sane's Evolution

In the biggest moments of your season, you give him the keys and it's his game to take over.

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15:00
5 min

Wide Receiver Room: Depth & Experience

I think creating a deeper, more diverse receiving unit might help them this year.

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High-Impact Quotes
In the biggest moments of your season, you give him the keys and it's his game to take over.
Dalton Wasserman5:53
Viral: 85.0
You can't replace a guy, you know, Caleb Downs one for one with just somebody, but the collection of talent that they have in this secondary they're going to be a top pass defense again.
Dalton Wasserman30:28
Viral: 83.0
This might even be a more loaded crew than last year too. Maybe there's not a Caleb Downs, a top 10 draft pick in this crew.
Dalton Wasserman30:54
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Host

Devin

Guest

Dalton Wasserman
Topics Discussed
Ohio State Football Roster Overhaul95%Secondary Talent & Depth92%Transfer Portal Strategy90%Defensive Line Depth88%Linebacker Room Competition87%Wide Receiver Room Evolution86%Quarterback Development85%NFL Draft Projections84%
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Devin

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Julian Sane

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Caleb Downs

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Carnell Tate

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James Laurinaitis

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Jacoby Jackson

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Matt Patricia

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Sonny Styles

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