# Ryan Day's rule after the Texas collapse: no BCDE

> Ohio State blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead in Austin, and its coach banned blaming, complaining and defending.
- Title: Ryan Day's rule after the Texas collapse: no BCDE · Newsweek
- Summary: Ohio State blew a 20-point fourth-quarter lead in Austin, and its coach banned blaming, complaining and defending. When a loss stings, the only useful…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/ryan-day-sends-clear-message-on-ohio-state-after-stunning-loss-to-texas-12446584
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: college football, ohio state, ryan day, leadership, texas
## A 20-point lead, gone
Ohio State lost 24-23 to Texas after entering the fourth quarter up 20. The Buckeyes opened their season with a collapse nobody saw coming.
## Arch Manning's fourth quarter
Texas quarterback Arch Manning drove his team to three touchdowns in the final quarter, ending with a one-point lead and barely any clock left for Ohio State.
## Day picks the response
Rather than dwell on the result, Day told reporters he met with the captains and set the tone for the week: stay on what matters, ignore the noise.

> And had a great meeting with the captains. They're on board with that.
## No blame, complain, defend
Day gave the team a shorthand for what he will not tolerate. BCDE is the losing reflex, and solving the problem is the only alternative he offered.

> You don't BCDE, blame, complain, defend. That's what losers do.
## Third downs decided it
Ohio State outgained Texas by 36 yards and still lost. Texas converted 9 of 16 third downs and 2 of 3 fourth downs to keep the comeback alive.
## From No. 1 to No. 6
The Buckeyes went into Austin ranked first in both major polls and fell to sixth, with Texas taking the top spot. Kent State visits Columbus on Saturday.
## Key takeaway

When a loss stings, the only useful response is to name the problem and fix it. Blame, complaint and self-defense just burn the week.