Lincoln Riley Split Zone + Bubble RPO
Split Zone + Bubble RPO pairs Lincoln Riley's interior zone run game with a backside sniffer sift block and a perimeter conflict read to punish overhang linebackers who trigger against the run.
Part of the Split Zone + Bubble RPO play concept.
The call
| Position | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Left tackle | step playside and reach the defensive end. |
| Left guard | zone block the 1-technique defensive tackle. |
| Center | combo on 1-technique and climb to the Mike linebacker. |
| Right guard | zone block the 3-technique defensive tackle. |
| Right tackle | zone step and seal the interior gap. |
| H | sift across the formation behind the line and kick out the backside edge defender. |
| R | take inside zone track, press the A-gap, and read the center's block. |
| Y | take two steps forward, retreat into the flat, and catch the bubble screen. |
| Q | read strongside overhang (S): GIVE to R on inside zone if S widens, or THROW the bubble screen to Y if S triggers into the box. |
| X | stalk block the cornerback to open the bubble sideline. |
| Z | stalk block the backside cornerback. |