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Ohio State Offense, Defense Happily Frustrated By Each Other

Any time a college football team changes its offense or defense, the “So, how are things going?” kind of questions come fast and furious. People want answers immediately, even though installing something new — and subsequently activating it — always takes time. This spring, new Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brought his 4-2-5 defensive …
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CJ Stroud Decision Making, Offensive Understanding Key To Successful First Season

Key quarterback traits include both the tangible and intangible. The tangibles would be arm strength, athleticism, and size. The intangibles are things like ability to lead, desire, and the kind of fearlessness that can pick up a first down when a team absolutely needs it. Decision-making can float between both worlds. The preparation and results …
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Akron Reportedly Interested In Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Kevin Wilson To Fill Head Coaching Vacancy

According to a report from The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Zac Jackson, the University of Akron “has some interest” in filling its head coaching vacancy with Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. Wilson spent six years as the head coach at Indiana before joining Ohio State as offensive coordinator in 2017. At Indiana, Wilson compiled …
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Four-Star 2023 Tight End Ty Lockwood Becomes Ohio State’s First Commitment In The Class

Ever since Ohio State offered their first 2023 prospect all the way back in 2019 there has been a question about who might be the Buckeyes’ first commitment in the class. The questions and discussion only got more intense as more 2023 prospects got offered. Those discussions got even louder once the COVID-19 dead period …
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Ryan Day, Kevin Wilson, Buckeye Offense Discuss National Title Matchup With Alabama

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day took part in his mandated Thursday press conference with the media covering the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Being that it was the Ohio State offense’s turn to speak on the afternoon, Day was also joined by offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, quarterback Justin Fields, running back Trey …