Kirk Herbstreit Defends Ohio State Coach Ryan Day, Criticizes ESPN and Fan Backlash

The ESPN analyst called out his network and Ohio State's fan base after the Buckeyes' dominant College Football Playoff win over Tennessee.

Kirk Herbstreit criticized Ohio State fans, referring to a 'lunatic fringe' that continues to call for Ryan Day's firing despite his 67-10 coaching record.
During Ohio State's 42-17 playoff victory over Tennessee, Herbstreit also targeted ESPN's 'First Take' for prematurely speculating about Day's dismissal.
Herbstreit's co-commentator Chris Fowler supported his stance, emphasizing that fan opinions do not dictate coaching decisions within the university's administration.
The backlash against Day stems largely from his 1-4 record against Michigan, with fans questioning his ability to deliver a national championship despite consistent success otherwise.
Ohio State advances to face top-seeded Oregon in the College Football Playoff, a matchup that could further shape Day's legacy with the Buckeyes.