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. With 53 new players joining the roster—largely through the transfer portal—the Buckeyes are undergoing a significant roster overhaul, replacing key departures like Arvel Reese, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate. Wasserman provides a national perspective, praising Ohio State’s strategic use of the portal to bring in experienced players such as Jacoby Jackson, Kyle Parker, Devin McQuinn, and several defensive contributors. He highlights the team’s depth across all units, especially on defense, where the defensive line and linebacker corps are now exceptionally deep. Despite losing standout players, Wasserman believes the Buckeyes have assembled a more versatile, experienced, and competitive roster than in previous years. He forecasts four first-round draft picks from the team—Reese, Styles, Downs, and Caden McDonald—and emphasizes that the real difference-makers may be the veterans who can impact close games in the fourth quarter. The conversation underscores a shift in Ohio State’s philosophy: embracing the portal not as a stopgap, but as a core strategy to maintain elite competitiveness without relying solely on youth.