Lots of teams are now listing three safeties as starters and regularly putting all three on the field. Why is that happening, how does it relate to the more typical nickel defense, and what does it suggest about the future of defense? Welcome to Scheme School, a new kind of SZD episode led by Richard Johnson. Production: Anthony Vito.

Split Zone Duo: College Football Podcast
An independent college football podcast that covers the whole sport, led by Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner. Free episodes each week (twice per week in season), plus frequent subscriber episodes. Featuring co-host emeritus Steven Godfrey and friends.
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