Haskins' Rapid Progression on Film

The Redshirt Sophomore's development surprised many, including his own coaches.

Ohio State fans and coaches can't be blamed for expecting Dwayne Haskins Jr. to stick around for multiple seasons as the starter, given how rare it is to see such progression at the quarterback position.

A New Kind of Hybrid Defender

An invention built out of necessity has already made a major impact on the nation's most offensive conference. But the Big 12's secret scheme won't stay that way for long.

Former five-star recruit B.J. Foster shined as the "Joker" middle safety in his freshman year at Texas.

A Renewed Focus on Pattern-Match Coverage

Based on what he told a group of high school coaches, the new OSU secondary coach's NFL philosophies should mesh well with those of coordinator Greg Mattison.

The former NFL DB coach brings a renewed passion for pattern-match coverage to Columbus.

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Haskins' Rapid Progression on Film

The Redshirt Sophomore's development surprised many, including his own coaches.

11 Mar 2019
by Kyle Jones

25 Comments

A New Kind of Hybrid Defender

An invention built out of necessity has already made a major impact on the nation's most offensive conference. But the Big 12's secret scheme won't stay that way for long.

25 Feb 2019
by Kyle Jones

48 Comments

A Renewed Focus on Pattern-Match Coverage

Based on what he told a group of high school coaches, the new OSU secondary coach's NFL philosophies should mesh well with those of coordinator Greg Mattison.

18 Feb 2019
by Kyle Jones

64 Comments

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

34 Comments

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

31 Comments

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

80 Comments

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

19 Comments

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

57 Comments

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

158 Comments

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

37 Comments

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

98 Comments

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

83 Comments

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

129 Comments

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

81 Comments

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

80 Comments

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

60 Comments

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

69 Comments

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

71 Comments

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

113 Comments

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