2026 tOSU Offense Discussion

[Tanner]

I think we've all seen Sayin can struggle sometimes under pressure, which isn't the end of the world, he's not the only QB that's true for. Plus he's small and can't run so that exacerbates it. I just think our offense could do more scheme-wise to help him succeed against pressure.

 

[buckeyebri]

I think we've all seen Sayin can struggle sometimes under pressure, which isn't the end of the world, he's not the only QB that's true for. Plus he's small and can't run so that exacerbates it. I just think our offense could do more scheme-wise to help him succeed against pressure.

With all the TEs and Smiths supposed affinity for them, I’m surprised we don’t incorporate them more. Five yard crossers? TE pop pass. RB delays.

 

[lvbuckeye]

Can someone please explain this offense's philosophy to me? What is their base play? What is their base formation? How did Ryan Day go from "spread to run" and JK Dobbins running for 2,000 freaking yards, to packing the box with 9 or 10 defenders via 3 tight ends that apparently aren't threats in the passing game OR the running game?

Are the Buckeyes ever going to have 5 OL that can just blow the DL off the line ever again?

We had a OL last year who never even played a snap the last 6 games, and not only did Ethan Onianwa get drafted, he made the Falcons' 53 man roster. Wtf are we even doing?

So far, no one has even attempted to answer my questions.

 

[osuvictory1]

The one part of the 2026 offense that discourages me at this point is the continued reliance on tight ends in the red zone. First of all they aren't very good blockers, but most importantly it limits the creativity.

Why is this still a thing?

Edited to add: a couple are promising for maybe next year, but not there yet. So I don't want to totally bash them, but it is what it is.