Championship-Caliber Run D

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

Senior linebacker Malik Harrison has starred in Ohio State's new-look defense.

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.

The left side of Thayer Munford and Jonah Jackson have been dominant through three games.

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.

Baron Browning and the Buckeye linebackers lead a re-emerging unit

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Championship-Caliber Run D

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

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by Kyle Jones

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Day's Approach to Game-Planning

Creating a successful game plan doesn't start in the few practices leading up to Saturday.

29 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

73 Comments

Struggling to Stop the Run

Ohio State was gashed by big gains on the ground in 2018 as defenders were constantly out of position thanks to a complex scheme.

22 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

56 Comments

Spring Game X's & O's

Even without live tackling, the Buckeyes' annual April scrimmage showed what's different in the 2019 playbook.

15 Apr 2019
by Kyle Jones

48 Comments

Star, SAM and Bullet: Are They Different?

The Buckeyes have long featured a specialized position on defense. Will the newest iteration look any different?

25 Mar 2019
by Kyle Jones

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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

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