Film Study: '25 Spring Game Review

Even with limited contact, there was plenty for us to take away from the annual intrasquad scrimmage inside Ohio Stadium.

Julian Sayin and Logan George both left a big impression on the annual scrimmage inside the 'shoe.

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

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

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

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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

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Rushing Woes Beyond the Red Zone

For the first time under Urban Meyer, his Ohio State offense faces an identity crisis.

22 Oct 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Not Meeting the 'Silver Bullet' Standard

Despite a change in pass coverage philosophy, Minnesota still found plenty of holes in the Ohio State defense.

15 Oct 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Inconsistency Across the O-Line

How has the Buckeye offense become so one-dimensional (and not the way we're used to)?

08 Oct 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Finding Success Through the Screen Game

Ohio State's comeback victory in State College was fueled by an adjustment that let their best athletes carry the load.

01 Oct 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Saving Something for State College

A simplified scheme on both sides of the ball still led to a big victory for the Buckeyes.

24 Sep 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Setting Up the Biggest Plays Against TCU

In a contest packed with big plays, small adjustments by both coaching staffs made a bigger impact than many fans realize.

18 Sep 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Living Up to the Hype

With playmakers all over the depth chart, it's easy for Buckeye play-callers to embrace a 'team-first' philosophy.

10 Sep 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Making Correctable Mistakes on D

A number of young Buckeye defenders will learn valuable lessons from the season-opening win over Oregon State.

03 Sep 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study's Running Game Preseason Primer

Take a look inside the Buckeye playbook to see the many different ways they look to move the ball on the ground

27 Aug 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Will Day Change the Offense Without Meyer?

The interim head coach may have the opportunity to make the offense his own, but not in the way you may expect.

06 Aug 2018
by Kyle Jones

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Patterson's Aggressive Play-Calling Style

The TCU head coach likely knows the Ohio State offense by heart at this point, and already has a plan to beat it.

23 Jul 2018
by Kyle Jones

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