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Ryan Day vows hard decisions after Ohio State's epic collapse
The Buckeyes blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead to Texas, ending a 115-game winning streak in such situations.
In brief
The Buckeyes blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead to Texas, ending a 115-game winning streak in such situations. Ohio State's repeated fourth-quarter failures are forcing coach Ryan Day to consider major changes after blowing another late lead. Originally reported by OutKick.
Day promises hard decisions coming
After blowing a 20-point lead to Texas, Ryan Day said the late-game struggles will force the team to make difficult choices.
“We had an opportunity certainly to finish the game and knock them out there in the third quarter. It didn't happen.”
Historic winning streak snapped
Ohio State had won 115 straight games when leading by 20 points, the sixth-longest active streak in FBS. Texas ended it with a 24-23 comeback win.
“It's extremely frustrating, it's maddening.”
Fourth quarter woes continue
Day spent the summer emphasizing winning the fourth quarter after late losses to Indiana and Miami ended last season. The problem persists.
“We have to win the fourth quarter.”
Last season's collapses haunt team
A missed field goal cost Ohio State the Big Ten title against Indiana. Miami then scored a fourth-quarter touchdown to eliminate them from the playoff.
Brutal schedule still ahead
The Buckeyes face road games at top-12 teams Indiana and USC, then host Oregon. Indiana won the national championship last season going undefeated.
Using pain as motivation
Day wants the team to learn from the miserable loss and become stronger, ensuring they can finish games when in similar situations again.
“If we win that game, then we're not probably having those conversations.”
What matters most
Ohio State's repeated fourth-quarter failures are forcing coach Ryan Day to consider major changes after blowing another late lead.
