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Ohio State’s new offense: Fewer plays, more purpose under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
Smith is emphasizing simple play-calling and more two- and three-tight end sets as Ohio State tries to improve a 33.4-point offense.
- Ohio State brought in Arthur Smith, a coach with 15 years of NFL experience, to revamp an offense that operated efficiently last season but lacked explosive playmaking.
- Former offensive coordinator Brian Hartline's system ranked 72nd nationally in rushing at 154.4 yards per game, contributing to late-season collapses against Indiana and Miami in the playoffs.
- Smith's philosophy centers on simplicity: "We have a few that we're really good at," running back Isaiah West said, emphasizing zone-read fundamentals over play-calling complexity.
- Middle linebacker Payton Pierce, observing practice daily, finds the repetitive scheme disorienting: "It's just confusing," he told Bennett Christian, suggesting opponents face difficulty recognizing defensive keys.
- To maintain defensive confusion, Smith deploys two- and three-tight end sets while rotating sophomore Isaiah West with returning 1,000-yard back Bo Jackson in the backfield.
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Ohio State’s new offense: Fewer plays, more purpose under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
Arthur Smith has been hired to revamp Ohio State's offense after 15 years in the NFL. The Buckeyes' offense was solid if not spectacular in the regular season last year but faltered down the stretch, scoring just 24 points in the final two games, losses to Indiana and Miami (Fla.).
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