2026 tOSU Offense Discussion

[Mike80]

Heard on the Zach Smith podcast that we threw less deep balls as an offense than Michigan threw last year. This despite Julian being the best deep ball thrower in the country.

With as good of a running game as we have with a good offensive line. We should be absolutely diabolical on play action.

I have a feeling Chris Henry and JJ will eat teams up down the field. Then Boyd, Parker, Mcquin, and Innis will eat teams up underneath.

I can’t believe we are right around the corner.

I totally believe it. I don't listen to him but there were extenuating circumstances behind that statistic.

1. Pace of play - clearly the plan the whole year was to limit the exposure for Sayin, which resulted in a slower pace of play for Ohio State. Expect that to change.

2. Efficiency - they were hyper efficient on offense until the Indiana game. That matters in the equation - more effective plays and results typically equals fewer plays overall.

 

[MGMT]

I hope Smith can help Bowen, Sayin and he line also figure out pre snap protection adjustments and how to hold up against stunts. I don’t understand how you can be as unprepared as they were for that but you know damn well Texas is going to empty the clip when it comes to blitzing, stunting and disguised coverages.

We should see 3WR sets what percentage of the time?