{
  "id": 19175244,
  "title": "Ohio State Fires Coach Days After Disappointing Loss to Oregon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ohio-state-fires-coach-days-after-disappointing-loss-to-oregon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:13:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/ohio-state-fires-coach-days-after-disappointing-loss-to-oregon-12688196"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day dismissed special teams coordinator Robby Discher just nine games into his tenure at Ohio State, following a disappointing 41-28 loss to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. Discher, hired by Day this offseason after a three-year stint with Illinois, was the first dedicated special teams coach for Ohio State since 2023. The coach's frustration was evident after the game, with Day acknowledging that a crucial stop before a fake punt could have significantly impacted the outcome. Day also criticized the team's penalties, stating that they have become a significant issue. Ohio State currently ranks 102nd nationally in special teams efficiency, according to ESPN. The dismissal of Discher comes with a cost, as he had signed a two-year contract through the following season and could be owed over $500,000 in severance.",
  "summary": "Ryan Day made good on his vague threat after Saturday's loss to Oregon and made a big change to his Ohio State coaching staff.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher after loss to Oregon.",
    "Discher hired in offseason from Illinois, first dedicated special teams coach since 2023.",
    "Day criticized team's penalties, Ohio State 102nd nationally in special teams efficiency."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}