Ryan Day deserves blame for Ohio State’s upset loss to Miami

Head coach Ryan Day’s sudden play-calling switcheroo has value the Ohio State Buckeyes a nationwide championship. 

Earlier than the Buckeyes confronted the Miami Hurricanes within the Faculty Soccer Playoff quarterfinals on the Cotton Bowl on New 12 months’s Eve, Day assumed play-calling duties for the primary time for the reason that 2023 season. Offensive coordinator/extensive receivers coach Brian Hartline has known as performs this season, however he is set to turn out to be the following HC for the South Florida Bulls in 2026. So, the coach needed to lighten his assistant’s workload.

Ryan Day explains why he assumed play-calling duties

“We needed to take [playcalling] off of Brian’s plate as a result of he is obtained a lot occurring with what he is making an attempt to do,” Day stated Dec. 22, per ESPN’s Jake Trotter. “Finally, it is going to be my resolution what calls go into the sport.” 

ESPN analyst/former Alabama Crimson Tide HC Nick Saban thought the sudden teaching change would not give the Buckeyes any issues towards Miami. Nevertheless, the seven-time nationwide champion was proved unsuitable. 

Ohio State offense imploded towards Miami

Day’s rust as a play-caller confirmed within the first half towards the Hurricanes. The Buckeyes have been held to -3 dashing yards within the first half and dedicated a expensive turnover early within the second quarter. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin threw an interception to defensive again Keionte Scott, who returned it for a 72-yard landing. That gave the Hurricanes a 14-0 lead heading into halftime.