Overview
- Ohio State enters the break 7-0 as the nation’s top-ranked team after seven games.
- Under first-year coordinator Matt Patricia, the Buckeyes lead the country in scoring defense at about 5.9 points allowed per game with two shutouts.
- Ryan Day said he is tempering expectations for redshirt freshman Julian Sayin and stressed continued ball security and a one-game focus.
- The staff is evaluating the offensive line, including right guard Tegra Tshabola, and a backfield Day said is “not there right now,” though freshman Isaiah West was labeled a bright spot.
- Day outlined a bye-week plan that balances rest with practice reps, with Ohio State returning Nov. 1 to host Penn State.