Containing Oregon’s Edge Rush Critical for Buckeyes’ Success

As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to face off against the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday, one of the key matchups to watch will be the Buckeyes’ offense against the Ducks’ edge rush. Oregon’s edge rush, led by players like Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brandon Dorlus, has been one of the most feared in the country, and containing them will be critical for the Buckeyes’ success.

Thibodeaux, in particular, has been a dominant force off the edge, using his speed, strength, and technique to harass opposing quarterbacks and disrupt their offenses. He has been nearly unblockable at times, and his presence has been a major factor in Oregon’s ability to shut down opposing offenses.

For the Buckeyes, containing Thibodeaux and the rest of Oregon’s edge rush will require a combination of strong blocking and clever play-calling. Ohio State’s tackles, Dawand Jones and Nicholas Petit-Frere, will need to be at the top of their game to handle Thibodeaux and Dorlus, and the Buckeyes’ running backs and tight ends will need to be prepared to chip in and help with blocking duties.

One way the Buckeyes may look to contain Oregon’s edge rush is by using a quick-passing game to get the ball out of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s hands quickly. This could involve using short, horizontal passes to the Buckeyes’ wide receivers, as well as screens and check-downs to the running backs. By getting the ball out quickly, the Buckeyes can reduce the amount of time Thibodeaux and the rest of Oregon’s edge rush have to get to the quarterback.

Another way the Buckeyes may look to contain Oregon’s edge rush is by using their running game to set up play-action passes. By establishing a strong running game, the Buckeyes can create the illusion of a run play, which can draw the edge rushers in and create opportunities for big plays down the field. This could be particularly effective against Oregon’s aggressive edge rushers, who may be prone to overrunning plays and leaving themselves vulnerable to big gains.

In addition to using a quick-passing game and play-action passes, the Buckeyes may also look to use their tight ends and running backs to chip and block Oregon’s edge rushers. This could involve using a tight end or running back to block Thibodeaux or Dorlus, which could give the Buckeyes’ quarterback more time to throw and reduce the pressure on the tackles.

Overall, containing Oregon’s edge rush will be a critical factor in the Buckeyes’ success on Wednesday. By using a combination of strong blocking, clever play-calling, and a quick-passing game, the Buckeyes can reduce the impact of Thibodeaux and the rest of Oregon’s edge rush and create opportunities for big plays on offense.

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– Watch a video breakdown of Oregon’s edge rush and how the Buckeyes can contain it

– See a highlight reel of Kayvon Thibodeaux’s top plays from the season

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