The Longhorns are taking away a weapon (the QB), while also preventing running backs from getting behind them for big gains. Orlando did present Arizona State with several different looks on Saturday. One key element I talked about in my latest book, Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense, is the use of a more positionless defensive gameplan going forward into the future. It made it a lot easier for me to make that decision (to stay).. Herman just needed to know if the pair would mesh personally. Orlando has always been multiple, but it seemed like in the end there was just too much going on which was evident by Head Coach Tom Hermans decision to go with Chris Ash as the DC who is known for a simpler style reflecting Ohio State (with more of a Quarters base). 3 overall pick),Baker Mayfield(No. It wasnt all about the front either, the use of Match 3 (Rip/Liz) and the rebirth/redesign of the (Dime) Tampa 2, was a big contributor to how teams attacked the Longhorns, Cyclones, and Bulldogs. Though it did prove to be the origin of one of college footballs best coordinator-head coach relationships. Since L.T. Herman brought Orlando along with him to Texas, where a brilliant Year 1 netted the Longhorns defensive coordinator a raise to $1.7 million per year through the 2021 season. Defenses that base out of the Tite Front dont mind the bounce because their speedy (and usually free)LBs can now chase down the RB while its overhangs box everything back inside (think of them like the Double Eagles wide-9s). In fact, they often had little to no idea how to defend the run in Texas' exotic defenses, and the Longhorns were regularly trashed by teams with multiple run games that could cause confusion. After the opening weekend for USC, things looked good for the Trojans. Some of the stuff he was about to say, I was already thinking. Among current players, defensive end TaQuon Graham was something close to ecstatic about the potential for rushing the quarterback in Ashs defense following the Alamo Bowl win over Utah. That's what Orlando labels coachings million dollar question. Scrimmages will be over. Snow, at his fifth FBS post as defensive coordinator, has evolved his scheme to become more multiple and detailed. Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers. He's previously covered his alma mater SMU and the WNBA for the Dallas Morning News and high school sports for the Long Beach Press-Telegram. (Roger Steinman / AP) Ryan Kartje (LA Times) -- Through spring and summer, the physical, hard-nosed brand of defense Todd Orlando promised to bring to USC remained strictly . Orlando's favorite scheme against the run in his multiple 3-4. So no matter the look, USCs run defense needs to get better. Hes got that mindset. One of those games came in a 13-10 victory over Texas. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Longhorns created four total sacks (averaged 2.33 a game). If the Trojans are going to take a step forward as a program this season, its going to need its defense to make some serious progress. The following offseason after Houstons Peach Bowl victory over FSU, Orlandos alma mater, Wisconsin, offered him its defensive coordinator role when Aranda left for LSU. It didnt matter much. "I feel like I need to take some time for my wife, kids and grandkids while also looking to see if I can help college football on a larger scale," Patterson told Horns247. In Orlandos scheme, the Mike is the plugger and will go away from the Nose. It's pretty common for coordinators to double up as position coaches for the most important position on their unit. Hell then put on a video with several examples. Orlando is a linebackers coach in a defense that asks the linebackers to be the primary playmakers on the team. FAU brings back a solid core talented defenders in their front seven and have also added numerous former blue-chip transfers to solidify their front seven. Get full team previews, schedules, scouting reports, conference predictions, and national rankings. Junior Chris Steele was an unquestioned returning starter, whereas it was an open competition for the second job, with Isaac Taylor-Stuart seeming like the leader entering game week. USC has officially found the new face of its defense. I think hes in line to have a terrific year and have one of those elite years, head coach Clay Helton said of Taylor-Stuart. Heres the cool part about this, every night after practice we watch every rep of every play that we have. The Trojans run defense would be better with defensive lineman Jay Tufele, who opted out of the season a few months ago and entered the NFL Draft. From there, the hits dont stop. It wont get any easier, either, with the trojans facing Notre Dame right after their bye and still have games against UCLA and Arizona State on the schedule. Arizona State just out-executed the Trojans defense in the run game. Orlando said that shift occured because of practice habits and strong relationships between the defensive staff and its players. But instead of sending four rushers, USC sent six (Figueroa, the four linebackers and Hufanga) on the final three plays, which forced Daniels, who rushed for 111 yards, to beat the Trojans with his arm. It was during his time at Utah that he learned to assemble the 3-4 pressure package that made him an attractive hire for Herman and then a successful coach at Houston. One of the key subplots to USCs season opener against Arizona State is the performance of the Trojans defense, more specifically the secondary. Nothing went right for Texas and the principles Orlando instilled all offseason seemed to evaporate. Behind them, USC has transfers like Xavion Alford and Chris Thompson, not to mention a slew of freshmen. Johnson and Wheeler added another 17 run stuffs combined as the linebacker position went from being a major deficit to a team strength. Imagine if this actually happens. Preparing for his first season as defensive coordinator at No. The only two Pac-12 schools behind them are Cal and winless Arizona. Theyre helping us as a coaching staff and that stuff, you cant put a price on those things.. The two DEs (4is) in the B gaps close off the lifeline for every Spread team, the conflict gaps. Orlando served as Hermans DC for two years in Houston, coaching a pair of top 30 defenses. Aggressive, physical, unfearing. Lack of preparation, scheme and just overall performance is all tied in, but it hasnt been a good effort whatsoever. Owl fans had seen this defensive scheme recently when defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer coached FAU in 2019 as part of the 11-3 Conference USA and Boca Bowl championship season. He wants to stop the run and make a defense one-dimensional. In reality, Texas players say their responsibilities change little from week to week. The main difference here is Jackson is playing as a standup linebacker instead of lining up with his hand down like he did most of the time in 2019. That style of play didnt transfer to the NFL and the NFL didnt understand what type of player this guy was. Texas removed what would often be a disadvantaged linebacker in pass coverage and added a dime safety as a robber in the middle of the defense. Orlando turned down that job, too. It could afford to, considering Arizona State wasnt making it pay through the air. LOS ANGELES (AP) Todd Orlando has plenty of experience arriving at a new school and installing his defensive scheme for the first time. groupings are being countered by many defenses basing out of a Nickel defense. DeForest left last month to coach at North Carolina State. The loss of Jay Tufele, who opted out to focus on the NFL draft, has already thrust senior defensive tackle Brandon Pili into the starting lineup. And Charles Omenihu won the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award in 2018 with 9.5 sacks playing in the same scheme that ultimately limited Orlandos last defense in Austin. Will Alabama transfer Ishmael Sopsher be healthy enough to do so? As the season progresses, look for true freshman Raesjon Davis to sneak his way into the starting lineup. It has been an awful showing for USCs defense, and the coaching has to be the sole reason for the blame. Imagine if this actually happens. If the offense doesn't even know where the overload is coming from or who's dropping into coverage unless they can figure it out after the snap, they're more likely to have their own weak spots exposed than they are to hammer a favorable matchup with a pinpoint pass or run. There's no better way to demonstrate that than to look at howTexas defended the run. FAU's defense ranked 50th in the country in 2019.In 2021 FAU's defense had its up and downs, ranking 99th against the pass, 75th against the run, and 86th overall, but was in the top 50 in scoring defense. This allows the B backer to be a free player and essentially go get the football! The Longhorns base with a true Nickel as well, and align him opposite the Jack, primarily with the passing strength. The Panthers defensive ranked 11th in scoring defense that season. But while Herman's motives started from a simple "What gave me fits as an offensive coach?" Visit our online store to order your copy. What is the current state of play for one of the elite QB prospects on the board? Yet, because of the way the Longhorns fly to the ball, it doesnt much matter that the numbers are pushed back. Hes at his best when hes trying to get into the backfield, and thats what he was mainly asked to do on Saturday. That establishment between Orlando and his team started in earnest following the Longhorns worst defensive effort of the season, a 51-41 loss to Maryland in Week 1. None of that stuff. In that game, the Longhorns consistently confused a seasoned and well-coached offensive line, garnering two sacks and seven tackles for loss (TFLs). But Barry and USC opted not to continue their discussions, and Orlando became the leading candidate. 3 Kansas in 75-59 win. Lincoln RileyandKliff Kingsburycome from the Air Raid tree, but their systems look quite different in the same way Kansas States pro-style, option-heavy scheme varies from Oklahoma States spread. USC defense has different feel in camp after full offseason Due to the pandemic, USC was unable to implement new defensive coordinator Todd Orlando's scheme in person before the 2020 season, so players were learning on the fly as they prepared for the delayed season. He was more of Well keep things simple, well do the same stuff. If youre thinking in football, youre playing slow.. Of course, the weight loss and new position might cause some in the fan base to wonder if Jackson is being utilized incorrectly if his production dips, but for now, his responsibilities dont seem much different than last year. LOS ANGELES USCs season-opening 28-27 win over Arizona State offered a glimpse of what first-year defensive coordinator Todd Orlandos defense will look like.