No Huddle Breakdown: Scouting Penn State’s Impact Players
The Nittany Lions have a number of weapons offensively, but the game will be decided in the trenches as both teams are tasked with slowing…
Buckeye Breakdown: The J.K. Dobbins Effect
Admittedly, I was late to jump on the “Hype Train” that was J.K. Dobbins. I just couldn’t wrap my head around a freshman running back making such an impact at this stage in his career. But here we are, seven weeks into his career and he has rushed for 775 yards on 100 carries. He currently sits 11th nationally in rushing yards…
Buckeye Breakdown: The Anatomy of a Blitz
The “Silver Bullets” is a term coined from Buckeye defenses of the past who were notoriously aggressive and flew around the field creating havoc. Aside from a few lean years, the defense has been true to form of late. But with defensive coordinator Greg Schiano in charge, the defense appears to be playing faster and more aggressive…
Reading the Buckeye Leaves: Maryland Week
Third-string quarterbacks are generally not the recipe for success, at least statistically speaking. Maryland doesn’t have much say in the matter right now, however, as they have now turned to their third-string quarterback Max Bortenschlager. Bortenschlager has played extensively in two games this season, so he does have some experience.
Buckeye Breakdown: Wheel of Fortunes
The Ohio State offense continues to evolve while taking advantage of lesser opponents over the course of the last three weeks, seemingly focusing on specific concepts each week. From creativity and tempo to completing the deep ball, each week has played out like its own chapter in an offensive playbook.
Buckeye Breakdown: Could Less Lead to More?
Linebackers. Most teams are looking for big, fast and strong linebackers to anchor the defense, and rightfully so. The position group is arguably the most important cog in any defensive scheme as the right blend of athletes can boost a defensive front or help minimize the exposure of a secondary. But what happens when a group is…
Reading the Buckeye Leaves: Rutgers Week
This week presents a challenge for the Buckeyes, but not something they haven’t already experienced so far this season. Opening in Bloomington provided a good feel for what Ohio State will experience as far as road crowds and window dressings go. The atmosphere in Piscataway will surely be exciting for the locals, so I fully expect…
No Huddle Breakdown: Scouting Rutgers’ Impact Players
Ohio State travels to the “Birthplace of College Football” on Saturday to take on the Scarlet Knights. Luckily for college football fans, they’ve expanded the length of the season well past 2 games, effectively eliminating the possibility of a 1-1 “National Champion.” Let’s just take a moment to be proud of college football for what feels…
Buckeye Breakdown: Counter to the Read Option (Revisited)
The Ohio State offense began the season lacking creativity and misdirection, predominately in the loss to Oklahoma. But with that loss came an added emphasis on these missing concepts in the following weeks. The Buckeyes have shown an increased use in bubble motion and Run Pass Options. Versus UNLV, however, the Buckeyes…
Reading the Buckeye Leaves: UNLV Week
I have been away from a decent internet connection the past few days, but found a moment to pass along a few nuggets on this week’s matchup. Finally, the Buckeyes defense can put to work the lessons learned through the first two weeks of the season. The linebackers will be able to face a more traditional offensive attack, one…
No Huddle Breakdown: Scouting UNLV’s Impact Players
The Runnin’ Rebels stumbled out of the gates to start the season with a loss to Howard University despite being nearly 45-point favorites. They righted their ship with a victory over Idaho before a bye week last week. The Rebels have had success on the ground thus far, rushing for over 700 yards and a 7.3 yards per attempt, which is…
