Who Will Be the Buckeyes' Most Impactful Transfer?

Most Impactful Ohio State Transfer in 2026?  | Buckeye Weekly Podcast

On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss which Ohio State transfer could be the most impactful this season, using 2024 examples like Caleb Downs and Will Howard to frame the conversation. Tony leans toward safety Earl Little due to the defense’s plans for him and the versatility he could bring, while Tom highlights kicker Connor Hawkins as a potentially decisive difference-maker in close games. They also run through other transfer candidates and roles, including James Smith, Terry Moore, Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker, Qua Russaw, Dom Kelly, Mason Williams, Hunter Welcing, Ja'Kobi Jackson, John Walker, Justyn Martin, and long snapper Dalton Riggs, emphasizing how impact can come from both star plays and critical special-teams reliability.

00:00 Podcast Cold Open
00:53 Defining Impactful Transfers
02:10 Best 2024 Transfers
03:33 Earl Little Spotlight
06:18 Kicker Connor Hawkins
08:53 Other Transfer Candidates
10:01 Receiver Gravity Talk
12:37 Qua Russaw Role
14:11 More Names and Scenarios
15:22 Long Snapper Importance
16:46 Wrap Up and Thanks