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—many with high-level college experience—to replace key departures like Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility added across all units, particularly on defense, where the defensive line and linebacker corps are now among the deepest in the nation. He highlights standout transfers like Jacoby Jackson, Quay Russell, and Christian Aliego, as well as emerging talents like Epi-Citanale and Jay Timmons. The secondary is also lauded as potentially more talented than last year’s, despite losing Caleb Downs, thanks to additions like Terry Moore and Earl Little. Wasserman emphasizes that while no single player can replace a star like Downs, the collective talent and experience make this a national title contender. He also forecasts multiple first-round draft picks, including Caden McDonald and Carnell Tate, and notes that Ohio State’s embrace of the portal marks a strategic shift toward building a more mature, battle-tested roster. The episode closes with a fun trivia segment and a strong endorsement of the team’s direction under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.