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 Yr’s Eve, Day assumed play-calling duties for the primary time because the 2023 season. Offensive coordinator/broad receivers coach Brian Hartline has referred to as performs this season, however he is set to turn out to be the subsequent 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 bought a lot occurring with what he is attempting to do,” Day mentioned Dec. 22, per ESPN’s Jake Trotter. “Finally, it is going to be my choice 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 in opposition to Miami. Nevertheless, the seven-time nationwide champion was proved flawed.
Ohio State offense imploded in opposition to Miami
Day’s rust as a play-caller confirmed within the first half in opposition to the Hurricanes. The Buckeyes have been held to -3 speeding 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.
