Film Study: More Defensive Disguise

The new-look Buckeye defense continues to deceive and dominate, both up front and in the secondary.

Caleb Downs' first INT of the season was just one of many highlights created by Ohio State against Grambling

Film Study: Matty P's Masterclass

Arch Manning wasn't the only member of the Texas offense befuddled by the Buckeyes' new DC.

Arvell Reese made his presence felt all day long against Arch Manning and the Longhorns

Film Study: Re-watching the Cotton Bowl

Despite heavy turnover on both sides, there is still much we can learn from both teams' game plans in the Cotton Bowl as we look ahead to the rematch.

The Buckeyes and Longhorns will square off for the second time in nine months, this time in Ohio Stadium.

Film Study

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

Balancing Efficiency & Explosiveness

Creating more big plays than your opponent sounds like an obvious strategy, but producing them isn't always easy.

08 Aug 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Four Pass Plays We Should See More

The Ohio State offense must include more mid-range passing to be successful in 2016. Luckily, it has plenty of options already in the playbook.

01 Aug 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Defending Tight Zone

After having no answer to Ohio State's base Tight Zone, UM hired a dynamic coach who will bring an aggressive approach to defending the Buckeyes' bread-and-butter run-game concept.

25 Jul 2016
by Jonathan Stephanson

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Film Study: The Buckeye Crossfire Blitz

The Silver Bullets showed this new wrinkle early and often in January's Fiesta Bowl.

18 Jul 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Elflein's New Pre-Snap Reads

What does it take to play center on the Buckeye O-Line? More than you think.

11 Jul 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Replacing Bosa's Pass Rush

How can DL coach Larry Johnson use the different skill sets of Tyquan Lewis, Sam Hubbard, and Jalyn Holmes to fill the void left by his star pupil?

04 Jul 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: How to Beat Press Coverage

Wide receiver coach Zach Smith teaches young, inexperienced receivers to beat press coverage with a combination of hand and footwork.

27 Jun 2016
by Jonathan Stephanson

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Film Study: Projecting Special Teams Personnel

The Buckeyes don't just look for effort, they look for specific skill sets and body types when it comes to filling their special teams depth charts.

13 Jun 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: The Never-Ending Search For Insights

Changes in the world of consumer technology have crept their way into America's most popular sport, but not everyone is ready to accept them.

06 Jun 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Why Zeke will be the NFL Offensive ROY

The former Buckeye tailback finds an ideal landing spot with the Cowboys due to his playing style and scheme fit.

30 May 2016
by Jonathan Stephanson

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Film Study: 3 Ways to Stress the Spartan Defense

How can the OSU passing game attack Michigan State's vaunted 'Quarters' defense in their next chess match this fall?

23 May 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: MSU's Execution Trumped Scheme

It may have been painful, but there are valuable insights to be gained from reviewing OSU's only loss of 2015.

16 May 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: The Ongoing Battle with Sparty's D

The battle for the Big Ten title has come down to a back-and-forth contest between Meyer and Dantonio, and that's not likely to change anytime soon.

09 May 2016
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: Does Bosa Fit a 3-4?

The defensive end's versatility, strength, and technical prowess make him a perfect fit for San Diego's hybrid 3-4 defense.

02 May 2016
by Jonathan Stephanson

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Film Study: Does OSU's Offense Make Players NFL-Ready?

As the Buckeyes look to challenge the record for most draft picks from a single school in one year, we examine how Urban Meyer and his staff prepared them for this moment.

25 Apr 2016
by Kyle Jones

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