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—to replace key departures like Carnell Tate, Arvel Reese, and Sonny Styles. Wasserman praises the depth and versatility of the new roster, highlighting standout transfers like Jacoby Jackson, Kyle Parker, Devin McQuinn, and safety Terry Moore. He emphasizes that while Ohio State still lacks a true 'one-man' star like Carnell Tate, the team now boasts a deeper, more balanced roster capable of competing in high-pressure moments. The discussion also covers the quarterback position, with Julian Sane expected to take a major leap in his second year, and the defensive front, where the addition of players like James Smith and Quay Russell strengthens an already deep defensive line. Wasserman predicts four first-round draft picks from the Buckeyes—Reese, Stiles, Downs, and Caden McDonald—while noting that the team’s true edge may lie in the intangibles: veteran experience, situational awareness, and depth that can withstand the rigors of a brutal schedule. The episode concludes with a trivia question about Travion Henderson’s rushing yards in the national title season, which was 1,016.