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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: POWER: Ohio State’s Linebacker Corps FREES Matt Patricia — Bold New Schemes to OUTSMART Offenses
Description: Ohio State Buckeyes’ linebacker depth is unlocking new levels of creativity for defensive coordinator Matt Patricia—will this be the country’s top unit once again? Jay Stephens explores how Patricia’s NFL-inspired approach, bolstered by versatile talents like Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, Riley Pettijohn, and Garrett Stover, is keeping opposing offenses on their heels. Unique linebacker rotations, hybrid fronts, and the potential for never-before-seen defensive schemes have fans and analysts buzzing about the Buckeyes’ ceiling this season.
James Laurinaitis’s rapid growth as a position coach is also in the spotlight. His eye for talent and development...