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 Quay Russell, James Smith, and Christian Aliego, as well as the emergence of young pass rushers like Epi-Citanale. He also lauds the improved receiving corps with additions like Devin McQuinn and Kyle Parker, who bring speed and after-the-catch ability. Despite losing key players like Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs, Wasserman believes the collective talent and versatility of the roster make Ohio State a legitimate national title contender. He predicts four first-round draft picks from the team—Downs, Reese, Stiles, and McDonald—with Caden Curry likely to be a late-round gem. The episode closes with a trivia segment and a strong endorsement of the team’s new direction, emphasizing that small, strategic additions could be the difference in high-stakes games.