How much blame do Ohio State coaches deserve for the Buckeyes’ offensive troubles?

We argue a lot in the LGHL newsroom. We argue about music, about video games, about the merits of various fast food restaurants and pizza joints in the Columbus area, and which of us is funny (SPOILER: I lose most of these arguments). But when it comes to the biggest talking points in college football, especially when it comes to Ohio State, we generally agree. Right now, there’s some real, genuine disagreement over the question sweeping a lot of Buckeye fandom right now. How much blame should Ohio State’s coaches get for their offensive troubles? One thing that can’t really be argued is that Ohio State’s offense is not great right now, especially the passing offense. Per the latest S&P+ numbers, Ohio State is 84th in explosiveness, and 96th in passing success rate. But you don’t need to look at a spreadsheet to see how Ohio State’s passing game struggled against Indiana, Wisconsin, and most recently, Penn State. Yesterday, our Christopher Jason took a closer look at the film, and points the finger squarely at Ohio State’s playcalling, which failed to distribute the ball to the Buckeyes’ best playmakers (e.g. Curtis Samuel), or provide protection if a particular player was…

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