Powering Past the Purdue 'Penny'

The Boilermakers' 5-1 defensive front couldn't slow TreVeyon Henderson in his best game of the season.

TreVeyon Henderson amassed a season-high 146 yards of offense against Purdue.

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.

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

Differing Defenses Among CFP Contenders

Ohio State stands out among the nation's top programs when it comes to slowing down opposing offenses.

28 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

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A 2-TE Base Offense?

Luke Farrell and Jeremy Ruckert may see plenty of playing time together, but it doesn't mean the Ohio State offense will be any less explosive.

13 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

31 Comments

Struggling to Create “Speed in Space”

In his first year in charge, Josh Gattis' offense didn't perform quite as well as fans in Ann Arbor had hoped, but may have left a foundation to build upon.

06 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

37 Comments

Designing a Dominant Run D

The Buckeyes' move to a three-deep defense didn't only affect OSU's pass coverage last fall.

22 Jun 2020
by Kyle Jones

23 Comments

Flashback to a 3OT Thriller

Remember when Crag Krenzel outdueled a hall-of-fame NFL QB in triple overtime?

15 Jun 2020
by Kyle Jones

35 Comments

Proficiency Off Play-Action

Both phases of the Buckeye offense benefited from taking shots downfield off play-action.

08 Jun 2020
by Kyle Jones

19 Comments

A Stiff Test in Sewell

The 2019 Outland Trophy winner returns for another dominant season including a date with the Buckeyes' talented pass rush.

26 May 2020
by Kyle Jones

40 Comments

Betting on Talent Over Scheme

By committing to 'vision & break' coverage, Ohio State's success on the field will be tied to its success on signing day more than ever before.

11 May 2020
by Kyle Jones

27 Comments

Ryan Day's Constant Opponent

Both play-callers are so familiar with one another that the smallest edge can make a world of difference in late November.

04 May 2020
by Kyle Jones

69 Comments

Better NFL Prospects Than You Might Expect

Third-year starting linebackers Tuf Borland and Pete Werner have already made a good case to hear their names get called in the 2021 NFL draft.

27 Apr 2020
by Kyle Jones

99 Comments

The Best Damn Guard in America?

There's far more to playing on the offensive line than avoiding sacks and penalties.

06 Apr 2020
by Kyle Jones

32 Comments

The Architects of the '02 Defense

Mark Dantonio's 2002 Buckeye playbook had far more in common with current Alabama game plans than you may suspect.

23 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

17 Comments

Young Still Made an Impact

Despite failing to register a sack in Ohio State's final three games, the unanimous All-American's influence was felt in each.

16 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

15 Comments

Why “Vision-and-Break” Coverage

While many programs opt for increasingly complex defensive systems, Ohio State found success with a fairly simple one last fall.

02 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

9 Comments

Becoming a Prolific Pocket Passer

The adjustments may have been subtle, but Justin Fields found a new gear when his team needed him most last fall.

19 Feb 2020
by Kyle Jones

36 Comments

Learning From the League

The Tennessee Titans ran a very different system than the one installed by Kerry Coombs' predecessor at Ohio State last season.

10 Feb 2020
by Kyle Jones

31 Comments

An Irreplaceable Route-Runner?

K.J. Hill didn't become Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions by accident.

27 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

18 Comments

A Running Game Revamp?

Master Teague III's skill set is far different than that of J.K. Dobbins, meaning Ohio State's running game may have a different look come the fall.

20 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

57 Comments

How OSU Rebuilt Its Defense in NFL Form

Ryan Day had a plan to implement the style of defense he hated facing the most, which led to the hiring of Jeff Hafley one year ago.

13 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

27 Comments

"Just Keep Swinging"

Subtle adjustments had a major impact, as the Buckeye defense looked unbeatable in the second half of the Big Ten title game.

09 Dec 2019
by Kyle Jones

55 Comments

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