Coach Griff’s Film Room: The Red-Zone Touchdown Josh Hoover Missed vs. Ohio State
One missed read in the red zone can change the complexion of a football game. In this edition of Coach Griff’s Film Room, we revisit Indiana’s red-zone opportunity against Ohio State, when quarterback Josh Hoover did not connect with tight end Brock Schott on a corner route.
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The Play: Hoover, Schott and the Corner Route
The breakdown focuses on what the quarterback sees as the play develops, how the coverage influences the progression, and the opportunity to find Schott on the corner route. It is an opportunity to study decision-making and execution rather than judging a single player solely by the final result.
Leaving Points on the Board
Coach Curt Cignetti referenced Indiana leaving points on the board against Ohio State. This red-zone sequence provides a useful case study: when a scoring opportunity is there, recognition, timing and execution all have to come together. The film helps explain why a promising play can end without the points the offense needed.
Coach Griff’s Teaching Point
A quarterback’s job is not simply to identify an open receiver after the play. It is to process the coverage, work the progression on time, and deliver the ball when the route and protection allow it. We can evaluate Hoover’s responsibility while still examining the design, protection and overall offensive execution.
Don’t just watch the play—understand the play. Watch the Film Room breakdown, then share what you see in the comments.
Coach Griff’s Film Room is a recurring HoosierTailgate.com series examining Indiana football through the eyes of a longtime college football coach.
