OSU Coach Ryan Day Talks About Shift in Buckeyes Roster Construction
OSU Coach Ryan Day Talks About Shift in Buckeyes Roster Construction  
Podcast: Menace2Sports with Zach Smith
Published On: Tue Feb 03 2026
Description: 🔥 Ryan Day's Roster-Building PHILOSOPHY: Transfer Portal vs High School Recruiting | Ohio State Football OHIO STATE IS BUILDING DIFFERENTLY — AND IT'S INTENTIONAL. As college football evolves, Ryan Day and Ohio State are leaning into a hybrid roster-building philosophy that balances elite high school recruiting with a more strategic, aggressive approach to the transfer portal. But how much has Day's thinking actually changed? And is Ohio State prioritizing development… or immediate results? Today, we break down how Ryan Day is constructing the Buckeyes' roster, why Ohio State is letting certain young players walk, and how the portal is now being used to plug critical gaps — especially for a national title push. 🔥 LIVE Show Topics: Ryan Day's philosophy: high school recruiting vs transfer portal Why Ohio State still recruits at an elite HS level How the portal is being used to add experience and depth Positions OSU prefers to recruit vs positions they'll portal Letting young players walk vs retaining veterans NIL strategy and how it affects roster balance How this model compares to SEC and Big Ten rivals Is this the blueprint for winning in modern college football? LIVE chat reactions, fan debate & real-time roster discussion This isn't accidental roster churn — it's calculated team-building designed to keep Ohio State in the championship conversation every year. 💬 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT: Do you like Ohio State's balance between recruiting and the portal? Should Day lean even harder into veteran transfers? We'll react LIVE to your best takes! 👍 LIKE & FOLLOW to boost this show in Rumble's algorithm 🔁 SHARE with Buckeye Nation and college football fans 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for daily Ohio State coverage, portal news & live CFB analysis Ohio State Football • Ryan Day • Transfer Portal Strategy • High School Recruiting • Buckeyes Roster Building • College Football Live Show • Menace2Sports TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com VIP Subscribers: https://menace2sports.com/ - Coach's Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE! - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $10 a month! MIDWEST MENACE ELITE – Check out our 7-on-7 team https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZrEztQbsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results. MIZZEN + MAIN – Classic Style, Modern Performance https://www.mizzenandmain.com/ Promo Code "MENACE20" for 20% Off First Purchase PRIZE PICKS – Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MENACE Use Promo Code "Menace" for $50 when you play your first $5 lineup MYBOOKIE – Live Sportsbook and Mobile Betting https://www.mybookie.ag/ Use Promo Code "MENACE" for 50% Deposit Match ROBINHOOD – Trade Every Play with Robinhood https://robinhood.com/us/en/ Download the Robinhood App today AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence https://aminocorelabs.com/ Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15 GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available https://getabox.com/menace Use Code "MENACE" for $25 OFF Any Box For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER'S TIER menace2sports.com/pages/subscribe Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!