Overview

• Three days after a 14-7 win over No. 1 Texas in Columbus, Ohio State shifted into Week 2 preparation with an improvement-first message from Ryan Day.
• Day praised new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for quickly building trust and coordinating a unit that forced four turnovers on downs, intercepted Arch Manning and produced a goal-line stand.
• First-time starter Julian Sayin completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, with Day citing his poise, accuracy and decision-making as a solid foundation to build on.
• Day reported no firm update on defensive end Kenyatta Jackson’s injury beyond that he is working toward returning this week, and he noted continued split carries at running back and some offensive-line inconsistency.
• Ohio State rose to No. 1 in the AP Poll and now hosts Grambling State on Saturday, with Day stressing execution and explosiveness as priorities for the offense.