OSU Football_-MAJOR National Buckeye INTEL with Special Guest

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Dalton Wasserman brings an outside national perspective on Ohio State's loaded roster and upcoming season.

["Devin introduces the episode, highlighting the guest Dalton Wasserman for an outside national perspective on Ohio State football.", "Dalton Wasserman explains his current role with the Preferred Walk-On College Football Show on YouTube, covering college football including Ohio State.", "The conversation starts with quarterback Julian Sane, analyzing his need to improve under pressure and take over games in critical moments like the Texas and Miami games.", "Dalton notes Sane's accuracy and mental game but emphasizes maturation in pocket movement and scrambling decisions.", "They discuss the wide receiver room, noting it's deeper this year despite losing Carnell Tate, with portal additions Kyle Parker and Devin McQuinn addressing after-catch yardage.", "Dalton highlights McQuinn's speed and screen game ability and Parker's slot versatility, adding depth to complement Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Innis.", "The running back room is examined, with Jacoby Jackson as a veteran one-cut runner fitting Arthur Smith's scheme, providing depth behind Bo Jackson.", "Dalton points out last year's lack of depth at running back and how Jackson could be more productive than departed players like CJ Donaldson.", "The defensive line is discussed as potentially the deepest position, with portal additions Quay Rassall, James Smith, and John Walker replacing key losses.", "Dalton identifies the biggest defensive question: who will emerge as the prime pass rusher in critical moments, noting Kenyatta Jackson and Zion Grady as candidates.", "The linebacker room is covered, with James Laurinaitis coaching a deep group including Peyton Pierce, Christian Aliegro, and young talents like Riley Petty and TJ Alford.", "Dalton emphasizes the versatility and competition in the linebacker room, expecting multiple contributors in different situations.", "The secondary analysis highlights portal additions like Terry Moore, Earl Little, and Dominic Kelly to replace Caleb Downs and Lorenzo Styles.", "Dalton compares Ohio State's secondary to top units like Notre Dame and Alabama, noting it could be a top pass defense with playmakers like Devin Sanchez and Jermaine Matthews.", "The overall theme is Ohio State's embrace of the transfer portal, adding 53 new faces and veteran depth to address specific needs.", "Dalton notes this approach avoids relying solely on young players and helps in close games against a tough schedule including Texas, Indiana, and Oregon.", "They preview Ohio State's NFL draft prospects, with Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Carnell Tate as locks for the first round, and Caden McDonald as a potential early pick.", "Dalton discusses Caden Curry's draft projection, comparing him to Jack Sawyer with concerns about measurables but high production.", "The episode concludes with Dalton thanking Ohio State fans and promoting his show, followed by a trivia question from Devin.", "Devin wraps up, encouraging viewers to engage with the channel and previewing future guests."]

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A focused Ohio State defensive discussion built around coaching, run defense, and the hunt for a trusted closer.

The Buckeye Boys turns Ohio State's defensive outlook into a more useful question than a simple talent count: who can be trusted to close a game as a pass rusher?

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You want Buckeye defensive talk with an outside voice, and one clean tension point hanging over the four-man pass rush.

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