Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day addressed the challenges his program faces, the criticisms directed at him, and how the Buckeyes bounced back following their defeat to the Michigan Wolverines. “That is the harsh truth of this game,” Day stated. “That no one is concerned about your struggles, and you must succeed in that last challenge to complete the mission.” That’s all for our team, and while many of these victories have been significant for us, for me, it’s all about clinching this last game. Kirk Herbstreit from ESPN expressed disapproval toward Ohio State supporters following the team’s defeat to Michigan. “I had concerns about certain things they communicate to some players on social media.” Here’s my issue: I communicate with (quarterback) Will Howard. I converse with Ryan Day. I sense the suffering they experience, and while they remain silent, I can express it. “I will grab the bullets.”
Day provided additional context about the team’s current situation and the healing and progress reflected in Ohio State’s performances during the College Football Playoff. “With all that in mind, I believe our team will have gained significant insights about life in the past month.” I believe it has been a close-knit group. We’ve witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s a unique group of individuals who genuinely care for one another and are destined to achieve great success in the future due to their strength, loyalty, and maturity.
To better demonstrate the stress experienced in his role as head coach of Ohio State, Ryan Day’s wife, Nina, shared the challenges following the defeat to Michigan during an interview with WBNS 10TV Columbus. “The morning following our defeat against the Team Up North (Michigan), there was simply a distinct expression in his gaze,” Nina mentioned. “He stood up, glanced at me, and said, ‘I have no option left but to battle my way through this.’” “Following Ohio State’s defeat to Michigan, the Buckeyes have achieved three consecutive CFP victories against No. 9 seed Tennessee, No. 1 seed Oregon, and No. 5 seed Texas.”
The No. 8 seed Ohio State faces No. 7 seed Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship on Monday, January 20.
