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, linebacker, and defensive line—signaling a strategic shift toward supplementing youth with veteran depth. Wasserman praises the team’s depth across the board, especially on defense, where he highlights the potential of new transfers like James Smith, John Walker, and Quay Russell to bolster a historically strong defensive line. He also lauds the secondary’s talent, calling it potentially deeper than last year’s, despite losing standout Caleb Downs. The analysis extends to key individual players: Julian Sane’s expected growth as a sophomore starter, the wide receiver room’s improved diversity and after-the-catch ability, and the linebacker corps’ depth under James Laurinaitis. Wasserman emphasizes that while Ohio State still lacks a definitive pass rusher, the team’s overall talent and versatility position them as a national title contender. The episode closes with a draft preview, projecting four first-round picks from Ohio State, including top-10 selections from Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs.