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.

The Euclid native returns to the Buckeye state after racking up gaudy numbers at Oklahoma State and Division II Shippensburg.

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.

The veteran coach brings 17 years of coordinator experience to his new role in charge of the Buckeye defense.

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.

Dwayne Haskins and Mike Weber had big performances in Pasadena.

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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.

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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

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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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The 2nd Annual Film Study Q&A Session

Your X & O questions get answered in the second annual Film Study Q&A session. See if yours made the cut.

16 Jul 2018
by Kyle Jones

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