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College football changed fast — and Ohio State GM Mark Pantoni changed with it.

In this episode, we break down how Pantoni evolved from elite recruiter and relationship builder into the most influential college football general manager in the sport. With NIL, the transfer portal, agents, salary caps remember — this is no longer traditional recruiting.

We dive into:

• How Mark Pantoni's role has completely transformed in the NIL era

• Why Ohio State adopted the "Indiana model" in the transfer portal

• How Pantoni balances high school recruiting vs portal "win-now" players

• Why Ohio State prioritized older, experienced portal players for 2026

• The reality of negotiating with agents and managing a salary cap

• How culture still drives Ohio State's roster construction

• Why Pantoni intentionally distanced himself from players — and why it matters

• ESPN's evaluation of Ohio State's top-five 2026 transfer class

Pantoni is widely viewed as the architect of the modern College Football GM role, and this episode explains why Ohio State continues to adapt faster — and smarter — than most programs in the country.

If you want to understand how elite programs are really built in the NIL era, this is a must-listen.

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Ohio State's offensive line is the most debated unit of the 2026 Buckeyes roster, and Ryan Day made a bold decision: no high-priced transfer portal starters.

In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down the full Ohio State offensive line roster reset, including snap-count context, returning starters, depth chart battles, and why the Buckeyes chose development and continuity over portal spending after last season's results.

We cover:

• Why Ohio State passed on elite transfer portal offensive linemen

• Ryan Day's comments on experience, continuity, and OL development

• What went wrong late in 2025 and why the staff believes it's fixable

• The right guard battle and why it's the biggest concern

• Projected 2026 offensive line depth chart and flexibility

• How this decision impacts Arthur Smith's offense and the run game

Ohio State returns four veteran starters, including Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery, and is betting that another offseason together will fix the breakdowns that showed up in the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff.

Is this smart roster management — or a gamble that could define the season?

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What will Ohio State's wide receiver production really look like under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith?

In this episode, we break down how the Buckeyes' WR room changes in 2026 — from projected stats and snap counts to who benefits most from Jeremiah Smith's gravity and which receivers lose snaps in a system that won't rotate like the Brian Hartline era.

🔍 Topics covered:

• Projected Ohio State WR stats under Arthur Smith

• Estimated snap counts for Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, and the WR2 role

• How Arthur Smith's offense changes WR usage

• Why this WR room may peak late, not early

• Who loses playing time with fewer 11-personnel snaps

• How tight ends and running backs benefit from WR gravity

Arthur Smith's offense isn't about spreading the ball to everyone — it's about efficiency, leverage, and timing. That changes how Ohio State uses its elite receiver talent and reshapes expectations for transfers, freshmen, and rotational players.

If you're expecting 2019-style volume, this episode explains why that's not coming — and why the Buckeyes may be more dangerous in November than September.

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