2025 tOSU Defense Discussion

[Bestbuck36]

I believe it's under a touchdown per game as well before wholesale substitutions late. Patricia did a great job but this year will be a true test.

 

[Buckeneye]

With KMac gone, I'm wondering how the rest of the Dline takes shape. Most of what Coach Pat did revolved around him.

Are we no longer an odd & Penny front base? If so, I'd love to see Kennatta Jackson kick into a 3-4i tech on passing downs. Take advantage of his good, not great, first step along with his strength & wingspan.

 

[RhodeIslandBuck]

With KMac gone, I'm wondering how the rest of the Dline takes shape. Most of what Coach Pat did revolved around him.

Are we no longer an odd & Penny front base? If so, I'd love to see Kennatta Jackson kick into a 3-4i tech on passing downs. Take advantage of his good, not great, first step along with his strength & wingspan.

I've been thinking about this a lot. KMac was an animal production wise but he truly was the anchor schematically.

I like the talent they've brought in on the edge and the interior. Intrigued to see how the defense changes with a very different set of personnel.

 

[Buckeneye]

I've been thinking about this a lot. KMac was an animal production wise but he truly was the anchor schematically.

I like the talent they've brought in on the edge and the interior. Intrigued to see how the defense changes with a very different set of personnel.

The defensive identity revolved around him & Downs.

Now it's on Patricia to determine who is our best player up front & how do we build around him. Looking at relative skill set v strength, with Houston, Will 2.0 & KJ, likely back to more even fronts.

 

[Tanner]

If you would have told me we'd give up 30 points total on defense in the last 2 games and lose both games I would not have believed you