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Latest on Ohio State football in the transfer portal, what Buckeyes have added

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Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast

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Jan 7, 2026

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1453

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Summary

An analysis of the current Ohio State transfer portal landscape, focusing on recent depth additions and high-profile departures. The discussion weighs the value of 'unsexy' depth commits against the loss of key offensive and defensive talent.

Topics

• Ohio State Football
• Transfer Portal
• College Football Recruiting
• Buckeyes
• CFB News
• NCAA Football
• Roster Management

Highlights

• Main idea: Recent portal additions like Dalton Riggs provide essential depth rather than immediate superstar impact
• Failure mode: High roster attrition, including players like Quincy Porter and Aaron Scott, threatens established depth
• Practical takeaway: The coaching staff is prioritizing specific positional needs, such as nickel corner and interior defensive line
• Main idea: The transfer portal window is currently characterized by extreme volatility and rapid roster turnover
• Practical takeaway: Monitoring incoming visits, such as the Alabama duo, is critical to predicting the final roster construction

Chapters

1. 1:00 The Transfer Portal Landscape: An overview of the current busy week for Ohio State and the initial wave of portal activity.
2. 3:00 New Commitments: Details on Dalton Riggs' commitment and the importance of specialized role players.
3. 5:00 Building Depth: Evaluating the need for interior linemen to support the existing linebacker rotation.
4. 7:00 The Value of Depth: Why 'unsexy' portal pickups are vital for winning a national championship.
5. 14:00 Targeting the Nickel: Analyzing the visit from Auburn cornerback Kayin Lee and his fit for the Buckeyes.
6. 18:00 High-Profile Targets: Discussing top linebacker targets and the impact of hosting elite recruits.
7. 23:00 Roster Attrition and Departures: A breakdown of players entering the portal and the challenges of retaining talent.