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10 Things We Learned Rewatching Ohio State's Win Over Illinois
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Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19, but after going back and rewatching the game, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr found plenty more to talk about on the Buckeye Weekly Podcast.
Jeremiah Smith was once again the biggest story, and the rewatch only reinforced one obvious conclusion: Ohio State should keep getting him the football. From easy red-zone opportunities to quick-game concepts and explosive plays, Smith continues to make the difficult look routine.
Tony and Tom also take a closer look at Julian Sayin’s running, Nate Roberts’ emergence at tight end, Ohio State’s offensive line, Riley Pettijohn’s growing role, the Buckeyes’ unusual run fits on defense, the lack of proven stars in the front seven, and why some of the defensive issues may be more schematic than individual.
They also discuss young players like T.J. Alford, Khary Wilder and Jordan Thomas, what Ohio State may do defensively against Iowa, and one veteran move from Carson Hinzman that deserves its own football terminology.
0:00 — Rewatching Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
0:28 — What is a bold prediction for Jeremiah Smith anymore?
0:53 — Just throw the ball to Jeremiah Smith
3:02 — Why even simple throws to Smith are so effective
4:31 — Jeremiah Smith does the little things too
5:41 — Julian Sayin running and Nate Roberts emerging
6:36 — Ohio State’s tight end rotation
8:05 — Jake Cook as a short-yardage weapon
8:44 — Julian Sayin finally using his legs
10:37 — Why Sayin’s scrambling can change the offense
12:28 — The Ohio State defense is still a work in progress
13:03 — Weird run fits and difficult assignments
14:49 — Is Matt Patricia asking too much of this defense?
16:42 — Riley Pettijohn’s good and bad moments
18:01 — Ohio State’s young linebackers continue to grow
20:04 — Qua Russaw was more noticeable on the rewatch
20:56 — Why the Iowa game could tell us a lot about the front seven
22:12 — How Ohio State may line up against Iowa
22:35 — Jordan Thomas making his case on special teams
23:48 — Jay Timmons’ status and the nickel question
25:51 — Secondary communication issues
26:24 — Carson Hinzman’s veteran “boop” move
27:18 — Final thoughts
Jeremiah Smith was once again the biggest story, and the rewatch only reinforced one obvious conclusion: Ohio State should keep getting him the football. From easy red-zone opportunities to quick-game concepts and explosive plays, Smith continues to make the difficult look routine.
Tony and Tom also take a closer look at Julian Sayin’s running, Nate Roberts’ emergence at tight end, Ohio State’s offensive line, Riley Pettijohn’s growing role, the Buckeyes’ unusual run fits on defense, the lack of proven stars in the front seven, and why some of the defensive issues may be more schematic than individual.
They also discuss young players like T.J. Alford, Khary Wilder and Jordan Thomas, what Ohio State may do defensively against Iowa, and one veteran move from Carson Hinzman that deserves its own football terminology.
0:00 — Rewatching Ohio State’s 42-19 win over Illinois
0:28 — What is a bold prediction for Jeremiah Smith anymore?
0:53 — Just throw the ball to Jeremiah Smith
3:02 — Why even simple throws to Smith are so effective
4:31 — Jeremiah Smith does the little things too
5:41 — Julian Sayin running and Nate Roberts emerging
6:36 — Ohio State’s tight end rotation
8:05 — Jake Cook as a short-yardage weapon
8:44 — Julian Sayin finally using his legs
10:37 — Why Sayin’s scrambling can change the offense
12:28 — The Ohio State defense is still a work in progress
13:03 — Weird run fits and difficult assignments
14:49 — Is Matt Patricia asking too much of this defense?
16:42 — Riley Pettijohn’s good and bad moments
18:01 — Ohio State’s young linebackers continue to grow
20:04 — Qua Russaw was more noticeable on the rewatch
20:56 — Why the Iowa game could tell us a lot about the front seven
22:12 — How Ohio State may line up against Iowa
22:35 — Jordan Thomas making his case on special teams
23:48 — Jay Timmons’ status and the nickel question
25:51 — Secondary communication issues
26:24 — Carson Hinzman’s veteran “boop” move
27:18 — Final thoughts