• New here? Register here now for access to all the forums, download game torrents, private messages, polls, Sportsbook, etc. Plus, stay connected and follow BP on Instagram @buckeyeplanet and Facebook.

Game Thread tOSU at Indiana, Saturday Oct. 17, Noon ET, FOX

Jump to latest Follow Reply
plum diamonds buckeye planet
Sort by date Sort by votes
Buckeneye said:
This 2025-2026 stretch reminds me of 07-08. You have talent, but you have questionable execution and decision making at QB & OL. Your OL hasn't been performing to the level of your recruiting/transfers (Bollman) and the offensive play calling has become stale in the lack of explosive 1st down plays and the obsession with high-percentage 'classic' lateral stressors while not building in misdirection.

Much like those years, you're going to top out against top 5-10 talent and your flaws will be exposed. At least, I'm speaking offensively; defensively this squad is sound, but unspectacular (I'm fine with that)

You're going to beat scUM, as you should. But with conference expansion, you're not walking through B1G bottom feeders. You have USC & Oregon in your regular season now. So you aren't rolling 10-2 anymore.

As it currently stands, this offense has about found it's current glass ceiling. If the Defense and Special teams can generate favorable positions and stops, your offense might be able to do enough. When it doesn't? Miami, Texas... this. etc etc.
Click to expand...

And remember, Boeckman was crazy accurate when he had time. Wasn't he B1G QB of the year in 07? He was just a statue and go rattled under pressure. Sayin is a bit more mobile but they are pretty similar QB's when they have time.

This offense definitely 'feels' very similar to those days. It took a freak athlete who more often than not made a play with his feet to keep the O rolling.
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top