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.

Film Study

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

Film Study Opponent Preview: Cincinnati

Our look at some of Ohio State's most difficult schematic challenges in 2019 continues with a look at Luke Fickell's dominant defense.

10 Jun 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study Opponent Preview: FAU

Though the Owls will be big underdogs in week 1, their offensive system could cause big problems for a rebuilt Buckeye defense.

03 Jun 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Using the New Rule to Their Advantage

Though returners were incentivized not to take their chances against Ohio State's kickoff unit, many found out the hard way that it wasn't a good idea.

20 May 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Putting a Top-10 Punt Team Together

Ohio State consistently won 'the third phase' last fall thanks to outstanding efforts from every member of the punt team.

16 May 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Day's Approach to Game-Planning

Creating a successful game plan doesn't start in the few practices leading up to Saturday.

29 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Struggling to Stop the Run

Ohio State was gashed by big gains on the ground in 2018 as defenders were constantly out of position thanks to a complex scheme.

22 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Spring Game X's & O's

Even without live tackling, the Buckeyes' annual April scrimmage showed what's different in the 2019 playbook.

15 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Star, SAM and Bullet: Are They Different?

The Buckeyes have long featured a specialized position on defense. Will the newest iteration look any different?

25 Mar 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Haskins' Rapid Progression on Film

The Redshirt Sophomore's development surprised many, including his own coaches.

11 Mar 2019
by Kyle Jones

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A New Kind of Hybrid Defender

An invention built out of necessity has already made a major impact on the nation's most offensive conference. But the Big 12's secret scheme won't stay that way for long.

25 Feb 2019
by Kyle Jones

48 Comments

A Renewed Focus on Pattern-Match Coverage

Based on what he told a group of high school coaches, the new OSU secondary coach's NFL philosophies should mesh well with those of coordinator Greg Mattison.

18 Feb 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Going Against The Spread

The use of bunch formations and tight receiver splits kept opposing defenses on their heels.

11 Feb 2019
by Kyle Jones

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From Shippensburg to Stillwater to Cbus

Ohio native Mike Yurcich took an indirect route from Euclid to Columbus but picked up quite a few things along the way.

21 Jan 2019
by Kyle Jones

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What a Mattison Defense May Look Like

The veteran coordinator has a deep and diverse playbook, but his ability to get players to buy into playing as a team may be the most important thing he'll bring to Columbus.

14 Jan 2019
by Kyle Jones

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A Productive First-Half in Pasadena

After allowing some big gains early, the Huskies showed why they were one of the nation's best defenses in the 2019 Rose Bowl.

07 Jan 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Scouting UW's Star-Studded D

Though the Buckeyes have faced some talented defenses this fall, they've yet to see a secondary like the one from Seattle.

10 Dec 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Manipulated by a Lesser Opponent Yet Again

Ohio State defensive coaches were completely outwitted by Maryland's Matt Canada, leading to the unit's worst showing of the season.

19 Nov 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Attacking the Edges in East Lansing

A number of small adjustments allowed the Buckeyes to slow down MSU's star defensive end Kenny Willekes and run the ball effectively in the second half against the Spartans.

12 Nov 2018
by Kyle Jones

37 Comments

Is Brendon White the Missing Piece?

Brendon White was more than just a feel-good story against Nebraska. Film Study shows why the Buckeye defense might have finally found its second safety.

05 Nov 2018
by Kyle Jones

105 Comments

Looking for a Red Zone Revival

With so much focus on Ohio State's recent red zone woes, many think a Tate Martell package is the answer. But such a drastic move might not be necessary.

29 Oct 2018
by Kyle Jones

98 Comments

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