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.

A Deeper Look at NW's No-Nonsense D

One of the conference's stingiest units has carried the Wildcats back to Indy. Will this be the year it finally slows down Ryan Day's offense?

14 Dec 2020
by Kyle Jones

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OSU's Strength is on the Inside

While OSU defensive lines have been known more for their ability to rush the passer in recent years, the 2020 vintage has been outstanding against the run.

07 Dec 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Where Does the Pass D Go from Here?

No one is blameless after surrendering 491 passing yards to Indiana. Luckily, the problems are fixable.

23 Nov 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: 3 Keys Against Indiana

Make no mistake, Tom Allen's team has earned its spot atop the Big Ten East standings. But that doesn't mean it's invincible.

16 Nov 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Play-Action Precision

Through three games, the Buckeye offense continues to be a run-first system, which has led to so much success through the air.

09 Nov 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Film Study: A Stout Front Seven

It was truly a group effort as Ohio State's D-Line and Linebackers dominated in the win over Penn State.

02 Nov 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Don't Get Carried Away

The lauded Buckeye offensive line looked the part after a shaky start against Nebraska.

26 Oct 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Why Werner's at Will

Despite 27 career starts at SAM, the transition to WILL linebacker won't be seamless for Pete Werner.

05 Oct 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Five Plays That Stood Out On Film

After diving into a half-filled buffet of games, Film Study is back with a handful of concepts that fellow scheme junkies might find interesting.

28 Sep 2020
by Kyle Jones

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A Clash of Styles in Morgantown

West Virginia may have led the 'Spread' revolution a few years later but it wasn't enough against a talented 1998 Ohio State squad.

07 Sep 2020
by Kyle Jones

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America's All-Purpose Back

By leaning on some of the same concepts he ran in college, Ezekiel Elliott is on pace to become the most successful former Ohio State running back in NFL history.

31 Aug 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Can't Guard Mike

The former Buckeye has become the NFL's best receiver in the league's most pass-happy era.

17 Aug 2020
by Kyle Jones

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How Lance Compares to Lawrence & Fields

Dismiss North Dakota State's record-setting quarterback at your own risk.

03 Aug 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Differing Defenses Among CFP Contenders

Ohio State stands out among the nation's top programs when it comes to slowing down opposing offenses.

28 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

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A 2-TE Base Offense?

Luke Farrell and Jeremy Ruckert may see plenty of playing time together, but it doesn't mean the Ohio State offense will be any less explosive.

13 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Struggling to Create “Speed in Space”

In his first year in charge, Josh Gattis' offense didn't perform quite as well as fans in Ann Arbor had hoped, but may have left a foundation to build upon.

06 Jul 2020
by Kyle Jones

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