Film Study: More Issues Than the Red Zone

While the discussion has centered on play-calling inside the 20, there were failures across the offense last Saturday night in Indy.

Why was Bennett Christian targeted on the most important snap of Ohio State's season so far?

Film Study: Winning the Line of Scrimmage

Ohio State won the physicality battle in Ann Arbor, but it had little to do with scheme. This week's Film Study shows us how.

Carson Hinzman anchored the best performance of the season by Ohio State's offensive line.

Film Study: Rutgers As Prep for The Game

Continual improvement up front and even more excellence in the secondary provided positive signs for the Buckeyes in their final tune-up before heading up north.

Caleb Downs gave fans a fitting farewell image in what was likely his final game in Ohio Stadium.

Film Study

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

Putting the Same Faces in New Places

It wasn't a bevy of new plays, but a couple of new formations that allowed the Buckeye ground game to succeed against the Spartans.

13 Nov 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Exposed and Unprepared

The blame for past losses often fell on the shoulders of Ohio State's offensive staff, but the blowout loss to Iowa shined a light on the shortcomings of its defense instead.

06 Nov 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Stopping Penn State's Option

While Joe Moorhead's potent offense might be the current toast of college football, Greg Schiano once again has to show how to contain it.

23 Oct 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Playing Two Positions

Did the big win over Nebraska serve as a coming-out party for the next great Ohio State defensive back?

16 Oct 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Attacking the Edges

Odd fronts have given the Ohio State offense trouble ever since Urban Meyer came to town. Until last weekend, that is.

09 Oct 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Borrowing From A Former Boss

While many expected the Buckeyes to look like Kevin Wilson's Indiana offenses, they've adopted much of Chip Kelly's playbook instead.

03 Oct 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Grading All Three Quarterbacks

J.T. Barrett had a strong showing against UNLV, but how did it compare to those of Dwayne Haskins and Joe Burrow?

25 Sep 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Building on Bubbles

J.K. Dobbins should thank K.J. Hill and Parris Campbell for his big performance against Army.

18 Sep 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Where We Go From Here

The problems may seem obvious, but how will Urban Meyer, Kevin Wilson, and Ryan Day look to get the Ohio State offense back on track?

11 Sep 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Shallow Gains in the Passing Game

Short crossing routes that took advantage of the receiving corps' most basic skills setup a big night for J.T. Barrett and the Buckeyes.

04 Sep 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Does the 'Pro-Style Offense' Still Exist?

The lines between the two philosophies have become increasingly blurred in today's game.

28 Aug 2017
by Kyle Jones

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The Fullback Isn't Extinct

The fullback is dead. Long live the fullback.

31 Jul 2017
by Kyle Jones

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A Shortage of Options

The once-diverse option game in Columbus has taken a rather vanilla flavor in recent years. Here are a few ways that can change.

24 Jul 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Big Shoes to Fill

In only one year as a starter, Malik Hooker made a case to be named one of Ohio State's best defensive backs of all time.

17 Jul 2017
by Kyle Jones

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What happened to the Freak Show?

A once feared punt-block unit has hardly been seen in Columbus over the past few years.

10 Jul 2017
by Kyle Jones

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Making Life Miserable for Opposing Ends

The best way to neutralize talented edge defenders is to 'create conflict' and keep them guessing.

26 Jun 2017
by Kyle Jones

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More Than the Triple Option

Jeff Monken's flexbone running game punishes defenses in a number of ways.

19 Jun 2017
by Kyle Jones

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How to Run the Flexbone Triple-Option

With a direct line to the 'Godfather' of the flexbone, Paul Johnson, the Black Knights have mastered the offense made famous by their arch-rivals in Annapolis.

12 Jun 2017
by Kyle Jones

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