Re-Engineering the Defense Midseason

The Silver Bullets have featured some very different schemes over the past two weeks after getting exposed in Eugene.

Caleb Downs has led a revitalized Buckeye defense following a poor performance in Oregon.

Searching for Solutions on D

While an improved pass rush certainly won't hurt, foundational schematic problems across the entire defense must be addressed for the Buckeyes to achieve their goals this season.

The pressure is on Jim Knowles to shore up his defense following the lackluster performance in Oregon.

Film Study

Eleven Warriors' Kyle Jones brings you inside Ohio State football's playbook.

Re-Engineering the Defense Midseason

The Silver Bullets have featured some very different schemes over the past two weeks after getting exposed in Eugene.

07 Nov 2024
by Kyle Jones

56 Comments

Searching for Solutions on D

While an improved pass rush certainly won't hurt, foundational schematic problems across the entire defense must be addressed for the Buckeyes to achieve their goals this season.

24 Oct 2024
by Kyle Jones

130 Comments

Film Study: 2 Great Game Plans on Offense

Despite a focus on the game's final three plays, the first 59 minutes of last weekend's top-three matchup in Eugene are worth a much deeper look.

17 Oct 2024
by Kyle Jones

39 Comments

Performing from the Pistol

Film Study shows how Chip Kelly's game plan for Iowa was yet another success, along with a quick scouting report ahead of this weekend's big matchup in Eugene.

10 Oct 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Breaking Tendencies vs. MSU

Chip Kelly unveiled more wrinkles in the run game while Jim Knowles opened the playbook last weekend in East Lansing.

03 Oct 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Marshall

Kyle Jones breaks down what worked for Ohio State (the run game) and what didn't (run defense) last Saturday against the Thundering Herd.

26 Sep 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Progressing As a Passer

So far, Will Howard has shown great command of his new offense. However, there is still one area worth monitoring.

19 Sep 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Dominant Run D vs WMU

We break down how the Silver Bullets stifled the Western Michigan run game through a combination of superior talent and technique, along with more of the new offensive elements...

12 Sep 2024
by Kyle Jones

55 Comments

Film Study: The Offense Vs. Akron

An Xs & Os YouTube breakdown of the new-look Ohio State attack.

05 Sep 2024
by Kyle Jones

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The Other Changes Coming This Fall

Forget conference realignment and an expanded playoff, college football's on-field product will look different due to a trio of rule changes.

29 Aug 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Spring Game Takeaways

Buckeye fans should feel good about the state of the Silver Bullet defense following the scrimmage in the Shoe last Saturday. But there's reason for optimism on both sides of the...

17 Apr 2024
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Chip Kelly's Run Game (Video)

The new Buckeye OC attacks defenses in a wide variety of ways on the ground, using personnel, alignment, and a lot of misdirection to keep opponents guessing.

26 Feb 2024
by Kyle Jones

58 Comments

Howard's Fit in the OSU Scheme

Will Howard's learning curve in the Ohio State offense might be shorter than expected, thanks to a unique Kansas State system that melds pro-style personnel with spread concepts.

16 Jan 2024
by Kyle Jones

78 Comments

Film Study: Scouting the Mizzou Offense

The Tigers bring more talent at the skill positions than the Buckeyes have seen all season, led by running back Cody Schrader and wideout Luther Burden III.

28 Dec 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: More Mistakes Than Michigan

Despite a solid offensive game plan and defensive approach that eliminated big plays, Ohio State was done in by its own errors - both on the field and on the sidelines - for a...

28 Nov 2023
by Kyle Jones

170 Comments

Film Study: The Game-Plan for 'The Game'

Everything you need to know about the rival you already know everything about, and a potential path to victory for Ohio State.

23 Nov 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: A Quietly Impressive Game Plan

Ohio State may have had a major talent advantage over the visitors from East Lansing, but that didn't stop Ryan Day and his staff from showing they can still scheme it up with the...

16 Nov 2023
by Kyle Jones

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