Against Grambling State, Ohio State leaned into its gap run concepts to establish physicality and dictate the line of scrimmage. You saw a lot of power and counter looks
, where the Buckeyes pulled a backside guard or tackle to create extra gaps and force the defense to fit downhill. The O-line did a nice job of down-blocking and washing defenders inside, while the pullers kicked out or wrapped through to the second level.The backs ran with patience, letting the pullers clear the lane before hitting
vertical, which kept the chains moving and set up play-action opportunities. From a coaching perspective, the execution stood out—tight double-teams on the front side, clean footwork from the pullers, and backs pressing the hole before bouncing.
It wasn’t flashy, but it was efficient, and it showed how Ohio State can use gap runs to control tempo, wear down a defense, and open up explosive shots in the passing game.
