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.

Replacing Barrett in Short-Yardage

The departed quarterback leaves a major void that must be filled come the fall.

23 Apr 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Schematic Spring Surprises

Excitement for new wrinkles in the passing game should be tempered by questions about basic fundamentals on both sides of the ball.

16 Apr 2018
by Kyle Jones

31 Comments

Why the 'Y' is So Important

As a converted defensive end, Rashod Berry still faces a steep learning curve given the diverse skill set required to play tight end in Ohio State's offense.

09 Apr 2018
by Kyle Jones

13 Comments

OSU's Primary Pass Protection Schemes

Creating a clean pocket takes more coordination than one might think.

26 Mar 2018
by Kyle Jones

14 Comments

The New Look of the 'Oklahoma' Drill

What began as a way to train defensive linemen has turned into so much more.

19 Mar 2018
by Kyle Jones

35 Comments

The History of the One-Back Passing Game

Many of the same plays appeared in both Drew Brees and J.T. Barrett's college game plans.

12 Mar 2018
by Kyle Jones

23 Comments

The Pros and Cons of Man-Coverage

Despite its elegant simplicity, the Buckeyes' preferred coverage over the past two seasons offers both positives and negatives.

26 Feb 2018
by Kyle Jones

33 Comments

The Evolution of Pattern-Matching Defenses

As modern offenses continue to spread the field, opposing defenses have found new answers.

19 Feb 2018
by Kyle Jones

43 Comments

Recruiting is Only Part of the Equation

Signing blue-chip talent and getting great effort from players are table stakes for the CFP. What else must the Buckeyes do to get back to the top?

12 Feb 2018
by Kyle Jones

75 Comments

Appreciating Coombs, the Coach

After 35 years in coaching, the Cincinnati native has proven to be one of the best teachers in the business.

29 Jan 2018
by Kyle Jones

40 Comments

What to Expect from Grinch's Defense

Though his role with the Buckeye defense is still unclear, Film Study examines what kind of effect Alex Grinch's presence could have this fall.

22 Jan 2018
by Kyle Jones

55 Comments

KBD's Unstoppable Offensive Skillset

The athletic wing has proven to be more than just a '3-and-D' player for Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes this season.

15 Jan 2018
by Kyle Jones

17 Comments

How USC Made It Tough to Move the Ball

The Buckeye O-line struggled to handle the Trojans in the trenches all night long.

08 Jan 2018
by Kyle Jones

106 Comments

A Dominant Defensive Performance

Coordinator Greg Schiano kept things simple for the Ohio State defense, leading to their most impressive performance of the season.

01 Jan 2018
by Kyle Jones

56 Comments

Slowing SC's Skill-Driven Offense

Despite facing a top quarterback prospect and a bevy of talented athletes outside, the Ohio State defense will have one major advantage in their upcoming battle with USC.

11 Dec 2017
by Kyle Jones

45 Comments

Leaving Style Points on the Field

Ohio State got the win against Wisconsin, but the Buckeyes left a lot of points on the field and failed to make a strong impression on the College Football Playoff Committee.

04 Dec 2017
by Kyle Jones

239 Comments

Making A Comeback Look Easy

A diverse Buckeye game plan led to the most rushing yards surrendered by the Wolverines all season.

27 Nov 2017
by Kyle Jones

81 Comments

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

59 Comments

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

176 Comments

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

54 Comments

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