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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: NEXT-LEVEL Buckeyes: Ohio State Will OUTSMART Portal Chaos, NIL Trends & Build for Championships
Description: Ohio State Buckeyes face a pivotal offseason as 31 players exit via the transfer portal—yet Ryan Day isn’t scrambling, he’s recalibrating for a championship run. Can Day’s blend of young five-star recruits and experienced transfers keep the Buckeyes elite, or does heavy portal reliance risk chemistry issues ahead of the 2026 football season?Jay Stephens and Jeff Hunt break down Ohio State’s portal strategy, dissect recent roster shifts like the arrival of Matt Patricia and incoming safeties, and debate the true impact of NIL-enabled movement. Key topics include offensive line concerns after tough outings against Mi...