Taking Flight Against the Terps

Using a variety of classic pass concepts, Ryan Day planned to put the pedal down against Maryland.

K.J. Hill was one of 10 Buckeye players to record a catch for Ohio State's in its 73-14 trouncing of Maryland.

Simple but Versatile

The Silver Bullets have proven capable of matching up with a variety of schemes with minimal disruption to their larger philosophy.

Justin Hilliard was a surprise contributor in Ohio State's 4-4 scheme against Wisconsin.

A Texan Catching A 'Texas' Route

J.K. Dobbins had himself a big night in Evanston, not only on the ground but through the air as well, thanks in large part to a classic pass concept from the mid-90s.

J.K. Dobbins hauled in his fifth career touchdown catch off a 'Texas' route out of the backfield.

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Taking Flight Against the Terps

Using a variety of classic pass concepts, Ryan Day planned to put the pedal down against Maryland.

11 Nov 2019
by Kyle Jones

47 Comments

Simple but Versatile

The Silver Bullets have proven capable of matching up with a variety of schemes with minimal disruption to their larger philosophy.

28 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

67 Comments

A Texan Catching A 'Texas' Route

J.K. Dobbins had himself a big night in Evanston, not only on the ground but through the air as well, thanks in large part to a classic pass concept from the mid-90s.

21 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

53 Comments

Progressions As a Passer

Justin Fields has excelled thus far in Ryan Day's progression-based passing game, but there is still room for growth.

14 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

30 Comments

Winning on Third Down

Ohio State showed a variety of looks and tactics in their big win over visiting Michigan State.

07 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

25 Comments

A System Suited to the Talent At Hand

Ryan Day is pulling plenty of concepts from Tom Herman's old playbook to fit the roster at hand.

30 Sep 2019
by Kyle Jones

60 Comments

Championship-Caliber Run D

Buckeye linebackers are playing the run with a different tact in 2019, and early returns have been outstanding.

23 Sep 2019
by Kyle Jones

47 Comments

A Revamped, NFL-style Running Game

Instead of looking to other college programs for inspiration, Ryan Day seems to want his offense to look like the NFL's most explosive unit, led by the play of his offensive line.

16 Sep 2019
by Kyle Jones

49 Comments

The Silver Bullets Are Back

A renewed confidence and reliance on zone-match coverage have allowed the Buckeye defense to flourish under Greg Mattison and Jeff Hafley so far in 2019.

09 Sep 2019
by Kyle Jones

83 Comments

Day's Pro-Style Offense

A quarterback under center. Multiple tight ends. Even the I-formation. Whose offense is this, anyway?

02 Sep 2019
by Kyle Jones

69 Comments

New Looks from the Silver Bullets

Greg Mattison and Jeff Hafley's unit will employ a multitude of looks, including some we've seen before.

28 Aug 2019
by Kyle Jones

57 Comments

The Links Between Day, Kitchens and Taylor

The Buckeyes, Browns, & Bengals all welcome new head coaches at once for the first time. But the trio of young, offensive minds shares more in common than just a state line.

29 Jul 2019
by Kyle Jones

13 Comments

Building a Modern Offense in Ann Arbor

Michigan has redesigned its offense under new coordinator Josh Gattis to take full advantage of Shea Patterson's talents.

22 Jul 2019
by Kyle Jones

145 Comments

Reviving The Red Zone Offense

The Buckeyes quietly improved during the most important stretch of the 2018 season despite lacking a true running threat at QB.

15 Jul 2019
by Kyle Jones

26 Comments

Film Study Opponent Preview: Wisconsin

Paul Chryst's system may not have changed much over time, but that doesn't mean it's easy to slow down.

02 Jul 2019
by Kyle Jones

10 Comments

Film Study Opponent Preview: Nebraska

The Cornhusker offense resembles what the Silver Bullets see every day in practice. But that doesn't mean it'll be easy to slow down.

17 Jun 2019
by Kyle Jones

32 Comments

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

52 Comments

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

35 Comments

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

8 Comments

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

9 Comments

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