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 2026 outlook. With a major roster overhaul through the transfer portal—adding 53 new players, including key veterans like Jacoby Jackson, Kyle Parker, and Earl Little—the Buckeyes are building a deeper, more experienced team. Wasserman praises the strategic depth across all units, especially on defense, where the defensive line and linebacker corps now feature veteran talent and positional versatility under Matt Patricia’s scheme. He highlights the secondary’s potential, despite losing Caleb Downs, with new additions like Dominic Kelly and Terry Moore forming a top-tier unit. The conversation also touches on Julian Sane’s expected sophomore leap, the wide receiver room’s improved depth, and the team’s embrace of the portal as a competitive necessity. Wasserman projects four first-round NFL draft picks from Ohio State, including top-10 selections from Reese, Stiles, and Downs. The episode closes with a trivia question about Travion Henderson’s rushing yards in the national title season, underscoring the show’s fan engagement and insider perspective. Key takeaways include: Ohio State’s 2026 team is built on depth and experience via the portal; Julian Sane is poised for a breakout sophomore year; the defensive line and secondary are among the nation’s deepest; the team’s strategy now prioritizes veteran contributors over raw youth; and the schedule’s difficulty will test their ability to win in high-pressure moments. The Buckeyes are positioned as national title contenders, with success hinging on execution in critical fourth-quarter scenarios.