How did Ohio State's Ryan Day explain lopsided loss to Oregon?

Ohio State football suffered a 48-21 loss to Oregon at Ohio Stadium on November 7, potentially costing them a spot in the College Football Playoff or the Big Ten championship game. This marks the first time Ohio State has lost back-to-back games since 2011. Here are the postgame comments from Ohio State coach Ryan Day.

During the game, Ohio State struggled offensively, particularly with getting quarterback Jeremiah Smith the ball. Day noted that the game changed in the second quarter when Oregon executed a fake punt and forced a bad decision from Ohio State's offense. In the third quarter, Ohio State's offense failed to convert on two fourth-and-2 situations, which put the defense in challenging situations. Day acknowledged that these mistakes likely cost the team the game.

Day emphasized the need for evaluation and adjustment, stating that the staff must identify areas where they are falling short and devise solutions. He also addressed leadership, noting that while he didn't expect the outcome, the team must take accountability and determine what went wrong. Day highlighted that this is a learning process, especially considering the team's young quarterback.