Film Study: Great Play from 2 Veteran QBs

Both Will Howard and Riley Leonard left everything they had on the field during their final collegiate contest while getting a lot of help from their play-callers.

Will Howard cemented his name in Buckeye lore forever with his performance in Atlanta.

Film Study: A Schematic Preview of ND

Will the Irish really play that much man coverage? Will Riley Leonard be fully unleashed as a runner? Kyle answers these questions and much more in a supersized national championship preview.

Jeremiyah Love has put his stamp on the CFP so far. Will he find similar success against Ohio State?

Film Study: Taking Texas' Best Shot

Texas may have implemented a game plan that took away Jeremiah Smith, but the Buckeyes still advanced to the CFP Final thanks to several big plays on both sides of the ball.

TreVeyon Henderson's 75-yard touchdown at the end of the first half was a game-changer for Ohio State.

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

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

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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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Film Study: A Safety Blitz Bonanza

Jim Knowles seemed to catch the Scarlet Knights off-guard with a unique game plan tailored just for them.

09 Nov 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Bet the Under

No team has proven Vegas wrong more often than the Buckeyes. Will that continue through November?

02 Nov 2023
by Kyle Jones

51 Comments

Film Study: Another Marv-elous Game Plan

Despite what the haters have told you, Ryan Day still knows how to scheme up a passing game with the best of 'em. Just ask Penn State.

26 Oct 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: The Silver Bullets Are Back

Four goal-line snaps against Purdue showed why fans (and opponents) should believe in the Buckeye defense once again.

19 Oct 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Struggles at the Second Level

Ohio State's O-line continued to have trouble executing basic zone-blocking principles, leaving Maryland linebackers unblocked and runners with nowhere to go.

12 Oct 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Coaching Matters

Until some questionable decisions late in the game, both the Ohio State and Notre Dame coaching staffs made critical adjustments to give their teams a chance to win.

28 Sep 2023
by Kyle Jones

115 Comments

Film Study: Building Off Boundary Runs

What appeared to be a weakness during the first two weeks became a strength against Western Kentucky.

21 Sep 2023
by Kyle Jones

65 Comments

Is D for Dominant?

How much can we trust the improvement of Ohio State's defense through the first two games of 2023?

14 Sep 2023
by Kyle Jones

87 Comments

A Very Different Looking Offense

Despite featuring the best WR room in America, it was the surprising deployment of Ohio State's tight ends and running backs that made the difference in week one.

07 Sep 2023
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study's Biggest Fan

In a break from the norm, Kyle honors the series' biggest fan and shows why it could have never existed without him.

31 Aug 2023
by Kyle Jones

118 Comments

12P is the New Way to Be

After decades of spread offenses dominating the sport, Jim Knowles and the Silver Bullets must be prepared for a barrage of two-tight end sets designed to do much more than just...

24 Aug 2023
by Kyle Jones

66 Comments

Truth vs. Fiction from Knowles' First Year

The Buckeye defense faltered at the worst possible time in 2022, leading some to question whether the veteran coordinator is up to the task. Film Study tries to shed some light on...

26 Jan 2023
by Kyle Jones

191 Comments

A Revamped Run D Seeks Revenge

The Silver Bullets have been waiting 52 weeks to get a shot at what might be Jim Harbaugh's best offense yet.

23 Nov 2022
by Kyle Jones

53 Comments

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