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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 15-year NFL coaching veteran, to revitalize an offense that ranked among the nation's most efficient but lacked explosiveness last season.
- Former offensive coordinator Brian Hartline's system produced a 72nd-ranked rushing attack averaging 154.4 yards per game, with the Buckeyes collapsing in late-season losses to Indiana and Miami.
- Smith's philosophy centers on executing basic plays with precision rather than complexity. "We don't have a thousand different plays," running back Isaiah West said. "We have a few that we're really good at."
- Middle linebacker Payton Pierce, observing practice daily, finds the repetitive design confusing for defenders. "It's just confusing," Pierce said through teammate Bennett Christian. "I don't know how defenses are gonna stop it."
- To maintain defensive confusion, Smith deploys two- and three-tight end sets while sharing carries between sophomore West and 1,000-yard back Bo Jackson, creating multiple offensive looks.
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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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