# Ryan Day's Fourth-Down Call Saved Ohio State

> Ryan Day's risky fourth-down call secured Ohio State's 19-15 win over Indiana, ending their 22-game winning streak.
- Title: Ryan Day's Fourth-Down Call Saved Ohio State | Shortify
- Summary: Ryan Day's risky fourth-down call secured Ohio State's 19-15 win over Indiana, ending their 22-game winning streak. Ryan Day's fourth-down decision against…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-wouldve-lost-the-locker-room-urban-meyer-says-ryan-day-saved-his-season-with-risky-in-game-decision
- Author: Kamran Ahmad
- Published: 2026-10-17T23:10:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ryan day, ohio state, indiana, ncaa, fourth down, college football, buckeyes, hoosiers, sports
## Ryan Day's Fourth-Down Decision
Ryan Day kept Ohio State on the field with fourth-and-1 at Indiana's 38-yard line in the fourth quarter.

> it was a great decision
## Urban Meyer's Assessment
Urban Meyer said Ryan Day would've lost the locker room if he didn't go for the fourth down.

> ryan day would've lost the locker room if he didn't go for the 4th down there
## Touchdown Play
Julian Sayin connected with Jeremiah Smith for a 38-yard touchdown, giving Ohio State a 19-7 lead.
## Game Outcome
Ohio State ended Indiana's 22-game winning streak with a 19-15 victory after the touchdown play.
## In-Game Challenges
Ohio State's offense struggled early, with Julian Sayin throwing two interceptions before an injury.
## Final Play
Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds as he caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Josh Hoover.
## Key takeaway

Ryan Day's fourth-down decision against Indiana prevented Ohio State from losing the locker room.