Learn how Coach Griff breaks down the Ohio State blitz that Josh Hoover faced. Understanding blitz management is crucial for quarterbacks.

Ohio State brought a four-down, four-linebacker pressure look against Indiana, and the play ended in a sack and forced fumble of quarterback Josh Hoover. In this edition of Coach Griff’s Film Room, we use the play diagram and game video to examine the protection challenge.

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What Should Have Happened?

Coach Griff diagrams the pressure, explains the protection responsibilities, and examines how Hoover should recognize and manage the blitz before the snap. The breakdown asks whether the decisive issue was protection identification, the quarterback’s adjustment, execution, or a combination.

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