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 53 new players—more than any season under Ryan Day—signaling a strategic shift toward supplementing youth with experienced veterans. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility across all units, particularly on defense, where the defensive line and linebacker rooms are now exceptionally deep. He highlights key transfers like Jacoby Jackson at running back, Quay Russell and James Smith on the defensive line, and the addition of veteran safeties like Terry Moore and Earl Little to replace departed stars Caleb Downs and Lorenzo Stiles. Despite losing several top players, Wasserman believes Ohio State’s secondary is now more talented and versatile than ever, with a strong mix of youth and experience. He also discusses quarterback Julian Sane’s expected growth, the need for a reliable kicker, and the team’s challenging schedule, which includes matchups with Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. The episode concludes with a draft preview, where Wasserman projects four Buckeyes—Downs, Reese, Stiles, and Caden McDonald—as first-round picks, with others like Caden Curry potentially following in the later rounds. Overall, the Buckeyes are positioned as a national title contender, with Wasserman emphasizing that their success will hinge on the intangibles: experience, depth, and execution in high-pressure moments.