Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the Buckeyes must “weather the storm” after a 41‑28 defeat to Oregon left the team with three losses on the season and its College Football Playoff aspirations in doubt.
Speaking after the game, Day acknowledged that “having three losses in a season with faint CFP hopes was not someplace we thought we’d be,” underscoring the unexpected slide for a program that typically contends for the national title.
The loss not only widened the gap between Ohio State and the Big Ten’s leading teams but also jeopardized the Buckeyes’ chances of securing a spot in the College Football Playoff, which selects the top four teams in the nation.
Ohio State, a perennial powerhouse in the Big Ten, has historically aimed for conference championships and playoff berths, making a three‑loss season a significant departure from its usual performance.
Day urged his players to stay focused and finish the season strong, emphasizing that the team must overcome the setback and prove it can still compete at a high level despite the diminished postseason outlook.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
