The Centerpiece of the Game Plan

The sophomore receiver entered the Rose Bowl as the focal point of Ryan Day's game plan to beat Utah and left as MVP.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba rewrote the record books in the 2022 Rose Bowl game

Utes Are Led by Their Elite Linebackers

Devin Lloyd and Nephi Sewell lead one of the best defenses the Buckeyes will have faced all season. What's the key to slowing them down?

Utah's Nephi Sewell teams up with All-American Devin Lloyd to create one of the best linebacking corps in America.

A Matchup Nightmare for the Silver Bullets

Thanks to a pair of transfers in the backfield, the Utes turned into one of the nation's best offenses over the final two months of the 2021 season.

Tavion Thomas and Cameron Rising anchor a physical Utah offense that may give Ohio State some problems in Pasadena.

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

The Centerpiece of the Game Plan

The sophomore receiver entered the Rose Bowl as the focal point of Ryan Day's game plan to beat Utah and left as MVP.

04 Jan 2022
by Kyle Jones

86 Comments

Utes Are Led by Their Elite Linebackers

Devin Lloyd and Nephi Sewell lead one of the best defenses the Buckeyes will have faced all season. What's the key to slowing them down?

27 Dec 2021
by Kyle Jones

37 Comments

A Matchup Nightmare for the Silver Bullets

Thanks to a pair of transfers in the backfield, the Utes turned into one of the nation's best offenses over the final two months of the 2021 season.

20 Dec 2021
by Kyle Jones

203 Comments

What Knowles' Defense Will Look Like

The Silver Bullets will look very different with the former Oklahoma State assistant calling plays this fall.

13 Dec 2021
by Kyle Jones

222 Comments

Losing the Line of Scrimmage

Ohio State couldn't match the Wolverines' superior game plan and effort on both sides of the ball.

29 Nov 2021
by Kyle Jones

220 Comments

Giving Blue Plenty to Think About

Ohio State unleashed a barrage of concepts against the Spartans, which will only make things harder for their rivals in Ann Arbor.

22 Nov 2021
by Kyle Jones

103 Comments

Zero Margin for Error Against This Offense

Opposing defenses are running out of ideas to stop this potent Buckeye attack.

15 Nov 2021
by Kyle Jones

91 Comments

A True Offensive Identity Emerges

Just as the offense evolved with Justin Fields at QB, Ohio State is attacking opponents differently with C.J. Stroud under center.

08 Nov 2021
by Kyle Jones

159 Comments

1 Blitz = 3 Turnovers

Detailing the same six-man pressure that forced all three takeaways against Penn State.

01 Nov 2021
by Kyle Jones

112 Comments

A Layered Game Plan Led to Big Results

Ryan Day's play sheet left the Hoosiers on their heels all night in Bloomington.

25 Oct 2021
by Kyle Jones

83 Comments

Little Things Making the Wideouts Special

From releases to route-running to play-calling, Ohio State is doing the little things to get the most out of its wide receiver room.

11 Oct 2021
by Kyle Jones

92 Comments

Why Playing Cover 2 is Working

The switch to a Cover 2 defense has made a huge difference for the Silver Bullets.

04 Oct 2021
by Kyle Jones

106 Comments

It All Starts Up Front

The Buckeyes average more yards-per-play than any team in America, due in large part to the efforts of its dominant O-line.

27 Sep 2021
by Kyle Jones

92 Comments

Were Any Real Changes Made on D?

Despite the bloated box score, the Buckeyes took a step in the right direction toward finding an identity on defense.

20 Sep 2021
by Kyle Jones

222 Comments

Out-Coached By Oregon

The Buckeyes simply weren't prepared for Joe Moorhead's Oregon offense.

13 Sep 2021
by Kyle Jones

304 Comments

3 Film Study Takeaways

What can the tape tell us about the Buckeyes' season-opener?

06 Sep 2021
by Kyle Jones

93 Comments

Scouting the Physical Gopher Offense

Against a massive Minnesota O-line, Ohio State might want to hold off on unveiling that 4-2-5 defense.

30 Aug 2021
by Kyle Jones

72 Comments

Making Life Easier for QB1

As C.J. Stroud prepares for his first career start, how might the game plan change to help acclimate the young QB?

24 Aug 2021
by Kyle Jones

32 Comments

So, What Is the 'Bullet' Position Anyway?

This hybrid Linebacker/Safety role may allow the OSU defense to do more, but not in the ways you might expect.

17 Aug 2021
by Kyle Jones

52 Comments

Mel Tucker is Only Getting Started

The Spartan defense should make a huge leap in year two under the former OSU assistant.

10 Aug 2021
by Kyle Jones

17 Comments

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