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Plays to know in 2024: The extreme zone blitz

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Oct 21, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive end Jahdae Barron (23), linebacker David Gbenda (33), linebacker Jaylan Ford (41) and linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. (37) react during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Texas dabbled with an ultra-aggressive style of zone blitz in 2023 that may play an important role in the coming season both as a weapon for Texas and something to worry about.

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