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All-22 Film Study: Jett Bush, Drew Kelson Analyze Texas' Defensive Performance Against Ohio State

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Former Longhorns Jett Bush and Drew Kelson break down the All-22 from the defensive side, analyzing how Texas battled Ohio State. Watch as they dissect the film and reveal what really happened on the field—roll the tape.

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0:40 – Analysis starts with Graceson Littleton‘s play versus Jeremiah Smith on 2nd and 4. Bush provides insight and says this is a situation where Texas is ready for the opponent to use play-action before highlighting Littleton and and Ethan Burke. Littleton runs around a teammate in order to make the play, earning praise from Kelson and Bush. Burke also gets credited for a deflection from the hosts.

7:48 – The panel looks at Ohio State’s goal-line score on 4th and 2. Ohio State gets in an I-formation and the Longhorns appear to be in position to make the stop, but one good block on Maraad Watson gets CJ Donaldson in the end zone. Texas’ heavy personnel isn’t able to hold against double team, specifically Watson, and Liona Lefau and Anthony Hill can’t fill in behind him. Being driven off the ball is below Texas’ standard according to both hosts.

16:25 – The hosts look at Texas defending against GT Counter while also identifying some window dressing from the Buckeyes. Alex January makes an incredible play from the 3-tech spot but there is a good play made by Jelani McDonald elsewhere away from the action. January hustles more than his opponents and crushes the ball-carrier. Bush identifies the good work done by the secondary in order to set the box defenders up for success, namely Lefau, Hill, and Derek Williams.

24:18 – The Ohio State touchdown pass is analyzed with Carnell Tate isolated 1-on-1 with Jaylon Guilbeau. Kelson identifies this one as a “logo ball,” considering this is about the last point on the field where the offense can attempt a deep pass. Guilbeau is 1-on-1 and loses, and despite his best efforts he cannot break up the touchdown pass. Michael Taaffe‘s decision to carry Smith’s route up the field alerts Julian Sayin to his target and he punishes Texas. Bush says Sayin “did his job at the end of the day.” Bush and Kelson say Texas played a lot of man and did so effectively.

32:32 – The video concludes with Kelson and Bush identifying what the Longhorns did well. Kelson says Texas did enough to put themselves in positions to make plays against elite opponents and were aggressive in the second half. Bush goes over the defense, identifying a need for clean-up on the goal line and continued excellence in playing man coverage.

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