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2024 tOSU Offense Discussion

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An Ohio State backfield of Henderson, Judkins would be the best in the country

Nothing is official, but it’s pretty exciting to imagine what OSU could do if both Henderson and Judkins were Buckeyes next fall.
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An Ohio State backfield of Henderson, Judkins would be the best in the country​

Nothing is official, but it’s pretty exciting to imagine what OSU could do if both Henderson and Judkins were Buckeyes next fall.

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I know that there has been a ton of consternation surrounding the Ohio State Buckeyes’ football team over the past month and a half, and things seemed to hit something approaching rock bottom at the Cotton Bowl in what would generously be considered an embarrassing performance by the team and especially the coaches. There were rumors of squandered practices and a coaching staff asleep at the wheel, but, my fellow Buckeye fans, in the immortal words of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, “It’s alive... It’s ALIIIIIIIIIIVE!”

From landing the All-Big 12 second-team quarterback in Kansas State’s Will Howard to picking up a pair of future starters in Alabama center Seth McLaughlin and Ohio tight end Will Kacmarek, things appear to be picking up. The Buckeyes also secured the commitment of the No. 1 cornerback and No. 4 player in the country in Devin Sanchez. And with rumors swirling about a bit of a staff overhaul, it seems like head coach Ryan Day is approaching this month as one that could make or break his tenure at Ohio State.

Well, over the weekend, it at least seems like the Buckeyes took one more step to reestablish their offense as a multi-faceted attack complete with top-line depth at every skill position. While nothing has been confirmed as of this writing, it appears that former Ole Miss Rebel and two-time first-team All-SEC running back Quinshon Judkins is set to transfer to Ohio State; that announcement could come at any time.

Naturally, that raises questions about the Buckeyes’ incumbent back TreVeyon Henderson, who has yet to make an announcement about whether or not he will be returning for a fourth season in Columbus, or if he will opt for the NFL Draft instead. However, Henderson had long been believed to be one of the Buckeyes planning to run it back; so, does Judkins' impending commitment mean that Henderson is on his way to the pros? Or is there a chance that Ohio State could be on the verge of securing the best backfield in the country as they head into the first season of the expanded College Football Playoff?
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Quinshon Judkins commits to Ohio State after Michigan wins College Football Playoff National Championship

The former Ole Miss star and top portal running back didn't let Ohio State's top rival enjoy the moment
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Quinshon Judkins commits to Ohio State after Michigan wins College Football Playoff National Championship​

The former Ole Miss star and top portal running back didn't let Ohio State's top rival enjoy the moment​

Former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins is transferring to Ohio State, he revealed via social media Monday evening just moments after Michigan -- the Buckeyes' top rival -- capped its 2023 season with a 34-13 win against Washington in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Judkins even took aim at the Wolverines in his announcement.

"I'm looking forward to being a part of a winning culture and helping do my part to beat the TUN (Michigan) bring a Big 10 Championship and National Championship to Columbus," Judkins wrote. "The RB brotherhood at Ohio State is incredibly special and I am grateful to have an opportunity to be a part of that."

Judkins, the No. 1 running back and No. 4 overall prospect in 247Sports' transfer rankings, is a big get at a position of need for Ohio State. A rising junior, he is fresh off his second straight 1,000-yard season with the Rebels, finishing the 2023 campaign with 271 carries for 1,158 yards and SEC-best 15 touchdowns. Judkins leaves Oxford, Mississippi, with more than 3,000 all-purpose yards and 34 total touchdowns.

By comparison, Ohio State hasn't had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2021. On top of that, the Buckeyes will have plenty of snaps available in their running back room moving forward. No. 2 rusher Chip Trayanum entered the transfer portal and veteran Miyan Williams, who led OSU in rushing in 2022, already declared for the NFL Draft.

That leaves the Buckeyes with one proven option in the talented but oft-injured TreVeyon Henderson, who has yet to make a public decision on his future. If he leaves, Ohio State will have just one running back with at least 15 career carries left on its roster, pending the addition of Judkins.

Judkins could unlock Henderson​

If Henderson elects to return, he and Judkins would form one of the nation's best running back duos. It could be an ideal situation for Henderson, who would no longer have to play as a bellcow back but should still get plenty of opportunity to shine.

In the two years since his breakout freshman season, in which he rushed for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns, Henderson has missed a total of eight games while dealing with various injuries. That particularly hampered Ohio State in 2023, when it lacked the depth and a clear No. 2 to replace him.

Despite his high volume over the past two years, Judkins has yet to miss a game and he's used to sharing the backfield with another standout rusher. Former SMU transfer Ulysses Bentley IV actually led Ole Miss in yards per carry in 2023 with 5.7 while finishing with 540 yards on 95 carries. The split between Henderson and Judkins would be a lot closer to 50-50, but it would allow Ohio State to maximize both options without wearing either out -- a key dynamic given Henderson's past and a potential selling point for his return as he looks to boost his NFL stock.
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What will Ohio State’s offense look like with Will Howard at quarterback?

Here’s what I envision a Howard-led Ohio State offense will look like.
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What will Ohio State’s offense look like with Will Howard at quarterback?​

Here’s what I envision a Howard-led Ohio State offense will look like.

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The big difference in what Day calls on offense will be that Howard will likely be asked to use his legs. That’ll mean more run-pass options and zone reads to utilize Howard’s ability to run. He’s not only a big kid at 6-foot-5 and just a tick over 240 pounds, but he can also move. I figure Howard and Brown are universal fits in the same kind of offense, while Kienholz is more of a pocket passer type of quarterback.

Howard will have more designed runs or options to run than McCord, but he’ll also be more likely to scramble if the play breaks down than McCord was, and he’ll have the green light to do that. Day will want him to keep his eyes downfield as long as possible, but Howard will be able to keep plays alive with his legs and also won’t be afraid to tuck and run — and he’s got the experience to know when to do that.

The offense shouldn’t look drastically different with Howard at the helm, assuming he beats out the competition in camp for the job. There will merely be more yards there on the ground for the quarterback. That’s a good thing, as it should make for more positive results when plays break down, but also it will help keep defenses a bit more off balance. To account for quarterback runs, it could open up more deep throws, and the Buckeyes can lean on the run with a bit more variety if teams keep their safeties deep.
 
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kujirakira said:
"Just" need an OL for this fully operational death star.
Seems like a pretty big ask though, and i don't know that we've materially improved.
Slow movement on coaching positions probably doesn't help.

I take JQ addition as another sign that Alford is safe.
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That I think will make it more difficult to recruit OL transfers. They don’t know who their coach will be.
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
Will Day adapt and move away from the garbage run schemes that he loves? That's the real question.

With Howard, Henderson & Judkins we could have a 3 headed monster attack, but will day execute it properly? I'll believe it when I see it with how this man seems stuck in his ways
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If Day does what we all believe he will do and retain his buddy Frye then we will have our answer.

Enokk Vimahi has been under Frye's coaching for two years. He's your sixth man once Hinzman goes "down". The dude wouldn't make it in the MAC.

God I hope whoever the mystery OC is has more balls then his new boss and truly has the ability to make offensive coaching decisions ....
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
Will Day adapt and move away from the garbage run schemes that he loves? That's the real question.

With Howard, Henderson & Judkins we could have a 3 headed monster attack, but will day execute it properly? I'll believe it when I see it with how this man seems stuck in his ways
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I think that's where the new OC comes in. It no longer becomes Day's offense, but the one that the OC prefers. Not saying that it's going to be completely different than what Day wants(since he is the HC at the end of the day). But a new OC may not want to live and die on jet sweeps
 
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pnuts34 said:
I think that's where the new OC comes in. It no longer becomes Day's offense, but the one that the OC prefers. Not saying that it's going to be completely different than what Day wants(since he is the HC at the end of the day). But a new OC may not want to live and die on jet sweeps
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Could go without ever seeing a jet sweep or shotgun pitch to the short side of the field ever again.

Also those sluggish slow developing runs that work maybe 1 time out of 10 need to go as well.
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
Could go without ever seeing a jet sweep or shotgun pitch to the short side of the field ever again.

Also those sluggish slow developing runs that work maybe 1 time out of 10 need to go as well.
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Can we also get away from our tendency to run on 2nd and long.

I like when we run tempo. I felt like this helped McCord last year and the offense flowed better.
 
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buckeyemania11 said:
Will Day adapt and move away from the garbage run schemes that he loves? That's the real question.

With Howard, Henderson & Judkins we could have a 3 headed monster attack, but will day execute it properly? I'll believe it when I see it with how this man seems stuck in his ways
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Go watch whatever the 49ers do with misdirection and let Howard/Trey/Judkins go crazy.
 
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