Let's Talk Ball!: College Defensive Trends with Tyler Manes

*Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.—In this episode, we talk about:* Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers* Nick Chubb to the Texans* Jalen Ramsey trade talk and Jaire Alexander cut. Where do they land?* Why the game is going away from RPOs to more quick game and play-action* More spot-drop closed-post coverages* The death of the basic Y-off 11 personnel offense* Jim Knowles’ three-high defense* Designed QB runs are making a comeback* …and a few more!Timestamps:1:40 - Rodgers to Steelers5:10 - Chubb to Texans9:00 - Jalen Ramsey/Jaire Alexander on the market16:13 - Tyler Manes opens17:43 - CFB moving more toward Tampa (Ohio State’s three-high version)20:45 - CFB defenses getting smarter?24:00 - Less Rip/Liz, need for blackboard coverages (spot-drop zones)28:00 - Stopping Kotelnicki and the Penn State multiple offense32:22 - The death of Y-off means more 12 personnel38:30 - Coordinators at Penn State from the Big 12Follow Tyler:X/Twitter: https://x.com/CoachTManesThe Ballmanac: https://www.theballmanac.org/» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe