MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

Attacking the 3-High System: OU vs. Iowa St.

MQ breaks down how one of the top offensive minds is taking on the Cyclone Defense with formations into the boundary.

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Cody Alexander
Jul 12, 2021
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Iowa State broke on the scene after the 2017 season with their unique take on the Odd Stack, or what the Cyclones call a 3-3-3 system. The past three seasons have seen the concept explode across the college landscape (and even into the NFL) to become one of the dominant schemes along with the Tite/Mint concept. With the Cyclone defense becoming the norm…

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