Ohio State Counter Series: Counter, Toss, RPO and other Variations

2025 National Champion Ohio State was very effective with it’s counter series. This included counter variations, play action and plays off counter action.

One play they utilized during the season was there Counter RPO with it’s 3 over 2 screen. This is a great play that can be incorporated into your offense and is very effective vs 2 high defenses.

It’s a relatively easy play as it requires a 2nd level read on the will LB. If the Will LB stays inside give the football, if he expands and plays the flat WR, give the football.

Run Pass Option 3 Over 2 Screen

The 1st play is a run pass option, if the LB sits throw the screen, if he goes outside to play the WR to the flat, pull and throw the ball to the WR with 3 over 2 blocking. All with counter blocking. They will run this vs 2 high defensive structures.

The LB stays inside so easy pull read for the QB as they have 3 over 2.