Board Drill Quick Hit | Breaking Down Indiana's Rush Defense vs OSU

In this quick hit, the Board Drill crew studies Indiana’s defensive performance vs. Ohio State’s potent ground game. Despite OSU’s RB averaging 4.9 ypc, Indiana made crucial run stops in key situations. We talk technique, front mechanics, and situational execution.

Breakdown Topics:
Diagnosing GH/GT counter and busted pulls (0:50)
Slanting nose creating backfield disruption (1:10)
How D-line movement muddies the water for gap scheme (1:30)
Reading and fitting power with good pre-snap indicators (2:45)
Indiana’s ability to trigger and force 2nd-and-long (4:15)

Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro & rules of the Quick Hit
(0:36) First run stop: busted GT counter
(1:20) Defensive line slants to disrupt doubles
(2:30) Indicators for QB pull vs. give
(4:00) Gap integrity vs. Power

💡 Coaches, this is a short clinic on defending Big Ten gap runs with a smart, tough, and disciplined front.