AUFAMILY Forums: Scot Loeffler - TE Schemes, Part IV - AUFAMILY Forums

Last season under Coach Scot Loeffler, the Temple offense was very ground oriented; often deploying 2 & 3 TE sets. Loeffler took advantage of the Owl’s 2 returning runningbacks, multiple TE’s and veteran offensive line. Because Temple was so run-heavy, Loeffler had pass variations to his power running sets, which frequently caught the opposing defense out of position to defend the play-action passes.

The play…


On this play, Temple comes out in a 3-TE formation and a 1 back set. One TE is adjacent to the RT and there are 2 TE’s lined up in the backfield. One is set behind the first TE on the line and the other is lined up behind the LT after motioning from the slot to the backfield. The opposing defense has 8 defenders in the box and is set to play the run first.

At the snap, the TE behind the LT releases down field, clearing the flat by taking the safety with him. The second TE in the backfield will slide from his right to the left, shadowing the other TE out of the backfield into the flat. At the same time, the QB play-actions with the lone back, which pulls the defense to their left to play the run. Even the backside DE commits to the run, attempting to run down the back from behind. The QB bootlegs to his left after the play-action, finding a wide-open TE in the flat for an easy completion, which results in a 20-yard gain and Temple first down.

With Auburn’s talent and depth at the TE position, look for Loeffler to make good use of them in his offense. This will also make life easy for an inexperienced quarterback, learning a new offense. Plays like this eliminate the “reads” as it will be a quick pass or run-keep option for the quarterback.