Ohio State Football: How Dwayne Haskins changed the OSU Offense

In recent memory, Ohio State has had either a run-first or dual-threat quarterback who could also stretch the field with his arm as needed, but throwing the football was not the offensive identity.

The Ohio State teams from 2006 and 2014 quickly come to mind when reminiscing about the Buckeye teams of old capable of winning National Championships with the style of offense this year’s team possesses.

Haskins ability to stretch the field vertically opened up the playbook for Ryan Day and just about any play is at his disposal. Assisting Haskins is a group of veteran receivers who helped lead the team.

Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin and KJ Hill were Ohio State’s top receivers and Dwayne Haskins used each of their strength brilliantly.

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Campbell is great in space with blazing electrifying speed and always poses a threat to take it to the house. Hill is the most sure handed of the bunch and is an all around complete receiver. McLaurin, on the other hand, is a selfless act who’s always willing to lay a block rather than catch a pass.

Moreover, all three of these outstanding talents are the epitome of team players. They have allowed Dwayne Haskins to be comfortable and excel during his first season as starting quarterback.

As the season progressed, Haskins developed his game but also added a new wrinkle as he started making plays with his feet. The threat of Haskins possibly taking off had a lasting impact on his overall game and completed him as a quarterback.

Over his last three games, Haskins has thrown for 1,300 yards and fourteen touchdowns bringing his season totals to 4,580 yards and forty-seven touchdowns.

Dwayne Haskins ability to utilize the entire playbook, execute with his talented teammates and lead on and off of the field all played a part in his historic 2018 season. Haskins put together one of the best, if not the best, seasons in Big Ten and Ohio State history and he still has the Rose Bowl left to add to his prolific numbers.

Haskins will play in the Rose Bowl tomorrow afternoon and then a decision on declaring for the NFL Draft or remaining at Ohio State will loom.