Film Study: '25 Spring Game Review

Even with limited contact, there was plenty for us to take away from the annual intrasquad scrimmage inside Ohio Stadium.

Julian Sayin and Logan George both left a big impression on the annual scrimmage inside the 'shoe.

Film Study: Great Play from 2 Veteran QBs

Both Will Howard and Riley Leonard left everything they had on the field during their final collegiate contest while getting a lot of help from their play-callers.

Will Howard cemented his name in Buckeye lore forever with his performance in Atlanta.

Film Study: A Schematic Preview of ND

Will the Irish really play that much man coverage? Will Riley Leonard be fully unleashed as a runner? Kyle answers these questions and much more in a supersized national championship preview.

Jeremiyah Love has put his stamp on the CFP so far. Will he find similar success against Ohio State?

Film Study

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

The Architects of the '02 Defense

Mark Dantonio's 2002 Buckeye playbook had far more in common with current Alabama game plans than you may suspect.

23 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Young Still Made an Impact

Despite failing to register a sack in Ohio State's final three games, the unanimous All-American's influence was felt in each.

16 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Why “Vision-and-Break” Coverage

While many programs opt for increasingly complex defensive systems, Ohio State found success with a fairly simple one last fall.

02 Mar 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Becoming a Prolific Pocket Passer

The adjustments may have been subtle, but Justin Fields found a new gear when his team needed him most last fall.

19 Feb 2020
by Kyle Jones

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Learning From the League

The Tennessee Titans ran a very different system than the one installed by Kerry Coombs' predecessor at Ohio State last season.

10 Feb 2020
by Kyle Jones

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An Irreplaceable Route-Runner?

K.J. Hill didn't become Ohio State's all-time leader in receptions by accident.

27 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

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A Running Game Revamp?

Master Teague III's skill set is far different than that of J.K. Dobbins, meaning Ohio State's running game may have a different look come the fall.

20 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

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How OSU Rebuilt Its Defense in NFL Form

Ryan Day had a plan to implement the style of defense he hated facing the most, which led to the hiring of Jeff Hafley one year ago.

13 Jan 2020
by Kyle Jones

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"Just Keep Swinging"

Subtle adjustments had a major impact, as the Buckeye defense looked unbeatable in the second half of the Big Ten title game.

09 Dec 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Five Film Study Takeaways from October

What can the Buckeyes take away from their 38-point performance in October as they prepare for a rematch?

06 Dec 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Contrasting Identities

Ohio State won 'The Game' by relying on who they've been all season, while their rivals can't say the same.

02 Dec 2019
by Kyle Jones

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“You're Going to Take Shots”

With their backs against the wall, some of the less-heralded members of the Buckeye defense made key plays in the win over Penn State.

25 Nov 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Providing A Blueprint for the Bullets?

The Buckeyes' single-high defense had some trouble stopping the QB-run game in Piscataway. Will future opponents be able to replicate Rutgers' relative success?

18 Nov 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Taking Flight Against the Terps

Using a variety of classic pass concepts, Ryan Day planned to put the pedal down against Maryland.

11 Nov 2019
by Kyle Jones

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Simple but Versatile

The Silver Bullets have proven capable of matching up with a variety of schemes with minimal disruption to their larger philosophy.

28 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

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A Texan Catching A 'Texas' Route

J.K. Dobbins had himself a big night in Evanston, not only on the ground but through the air as well, thanks in large part to a classic pass concept from the mid-90s.

21 Oct 2019
by Kyle Jones

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