Overview
- Following the Dec. 31 defeat to Miami in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal, some fans called for Ohio State to fire Day while others, including ESPN’s Sam Block, pointed to his 82-12 record in support.
- Day said he takes responsibility for the team not being ready, acknowledging the Buckeyes must learn from a scoreless first half against the Hurricanes.
- Quarterback Julian Sayin said offensive execution fell short and noted Miami’s edge rushers created pressure and sacks despite plans for quicker releases.
- Ohio State must hire a new offensive coordinator after Brian Hartline accepted the USF head-coaching job; Day assumed play-calling late in the season as the offense started slowly in its last two games.
- An Ohio State analyst publicly floated former Giants coach Brian Daboll as a dream OC candidate, a speculative option as Day evaluates experienced play-callers.