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Ryan Day Calls Ohio State's Texas Collapse 'Maddening' as Sixth-Ranked Buckeyes Seek Quick Fixes
On Saturday, Ohio State suffered a 24-23 loss to Texas, capping a dramatic fourth-quarter collapse that left head coach Ryan Day facing intense backlash for his late-game management decisions.
Day opted to play defense on 1st-and-goal from the 1-yard line instead of letting Texas score, a decision that left the Buckeyes with no timeouts and only 25 seconds for a potential game-winning drive.
Despite outgaining Texas 372 to 336 yards, Ohio State managed only three points after halftime, squandering a 24-3 lead; kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that could have sealed the victory.
Fans and media slammed the decision, with some calling it "coaching malpractice." Day admitted the loss "hurts" while taking accountability for the fourth-quarter collapse to reporters.
With a long season ahead, Day faces mounting pressure to reach the College Football Playoff as Big Ten champion, requiring him to correct these issues to maintain his standing.