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Curt Cignetti's Indiana is 8-1, and the only team to beat the Hoosiers is Ryan Day's Ohio State. After the College Football Playoff committee dropped Indiana from No. 4 to No. 9 during a bye week, Cignetti fired back on social media: "Bad losses don't count anymore? Are first downs still 10 yards?" Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down the fallout, what it says about the committee, and what it means for Ohio State. Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 on Oct. 17 to snap the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. In the second CFP rankings, released Nov. 10, Indiana sits at No. 9, Ohio State is No. 20, and Indiana hosts No. 18 USC on Saturday. In this video: • Cignetti's "bad losses" post and Indiana's five-spot drop on a bye week • Indiana's only loss, to Ohio State, and how the committee is weighing it • Indiana's schedule and wins vs. Ohio State's resume • Indiana vs. USC and what it means for Ohio State Did the committee get Indiana wrong, or is Cignetti missing the point? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football and Ohio State coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #Indiana #CurtCignetti #OhioState #RyanDay

Jelani Thurman left Ohio State, and now he's a John Mackey Award semifinalist at North Carolina with 45 catches, 525 yards and 8 touchdowns through nine games. Keenan Bailey, Ohio State's co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, still has his job. Zach Smith and Kris Drew dig into what Thurman's breakout means for Ohio State's tight end development and for Ryan Day's staff. Thurman caught 7 passes for 84 yards in his final season at Ohio State, entered the transfer portal after the Cotton Bowl loss to Miami, and landed at North Carolina under Bill Belichick. This season his 8 touchdowns tie the UNC single-season record for a tight end, and he was named one of nine Mackey Award semifinalists on Nov. 11. In this video: • Why Jelani Thurman left Ohio State, and what he's doing at North Carolina • What Thurman's numbers say about Ohio State's tight end development • Keenan Bailey's role as co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach • What it means for Ryan Day's staff and next year's tight end room Where do you stand? Is this a development problem, a usage problem, or just one player's path? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily college football and Ohio State coverage, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #JelaniThurman #KeenanBailey

Chip Kelly returns to Ohio Stadium this Saturday, but as Northwestern's offensive coordinator, and Ryan Day dodged the question of bringing him back to Columbus. Kelly called plays on Day's staff during Ohio State's 2024 national championship run. Now he's on the other sideline against a 6-3 Buckeyes team coming off back-to-back losses to USC and Oregon. Kelly spent a short stint as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator in 2025, then joined Northwestern this offseason. This year, Northwestern ranks second nationally in the percentage of plays gaining 10+ yards (27.4%) and has run throwback looks like the wing-T and orbit motion. Asked whether he had considered bringing Kelly back to Ohio State as offensive coordinator, Day dodged the question. Day also called Kelly "a friend, a mentor, an uncle, a brother," and his son RJ is a 2027 Northwestern quarterback commit. Day said he wasn't making more staff changes right now but didn't rule out future ones. Ohio State fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher on Monday, Nov. 9. The game vs Northwestern is Saturday, Nov. 14 at noon ET on FOX. 🔥 In this video: • Why Chip Kelly's return to Ohio Stadium is a bigger story than a normal Northwestern game • Ryan Day's non-answer on bringing Kelly back • What Kelly's Northwestern offense is doing and what it means for Ohio State's defense • Day's staff, Arthur Smith and the pressure heading into Saturday 💬 Should Ryan Day have brought Chip Kelly back? Drop your take in the comments. 👍 Like and subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #ChipKelly #Northwestern

Boom Herron wants Ryan Day to fire Arthur Smith, and Ohio State fans are asking the same question. After the Buckeyes' 41-28 loss to Oregon, the former Ohio State running back posted on X: "Coach Day we want Arthur Smith gone by noon today." Noon came and went with Smith still on the staff, and Day has not announced any change to the offense. Ohio State fell to 6-3 with the loss to Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 7. It was the Buckeyes' second straight defeat after a 30-18 loss to USC, and their first back-to-back regular-season losses since 2011. On Monday, Nov. 9, Ohio State fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher, per ESPN. After the Oregon game, Day said he would "evaluate everything," that "it all starts with the staff," and that "there needs to be accountability for all of it." The Athletic reported, per unnamed sources, that Discher's exit could be the first of multiple changes and that further moves may wait until after the regular season. Smith is in his first season as Ohio State's offensive coordinator after coming over from the Pittsburgh Steelers, and true freshman Luke Fahey started at quarterback against Oregon. 🔥 In this video: • Boom Herron's post calling for Arthur Smith to be fired • Why Ohio State's offense has frustrated fans under Smith • What Ryan Day's "accountability" comments could mean for his staff • Whether the Robby Discher firing is the start of more changes • What's next for Ohio State at 6-3 💬 Should Ryan Day fire Arthur Smith now, or wait until the season ends? Drop your take in the comments. 👍 Like and subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #ArthurSmith

Ryan Day Fired Robby Discher To Save Arthur Smith | Menace2Sports Ohio State has fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher, reportedly just nine games into his first season, two days after a 41-28 home loss to Oregon. The Buckeyes are 6-3 with their playoff hopes in serious trouble, and Zach Smith and Kris Drew ask what the move says about Ryan Day, the staff and whether Arthur Smith's offense is the bigger problem. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported the move, and ESPN confirmed it through sources. Ohio State hired Discher in January from Illinois, where he also coached tight ends. His unit had at least one special teams penalty in every game before Oregon, including three at USC, per Yahoo Sports. The Buckeyes allowed a 44-yard punt return in the USC loss and a fake punt against Oregon that kept a drive alive, and ESPN reports Ohio State led 14-3 before Oregon scored 38 unanswered points. After the game Day said he would "evaluate everything," that "the penalties are a killer" and that "it all starts with the staff, and then it goes to the players." The title is Menace2Sports' take: the sources I found don't report that Discher was fired to protect anyone, and Day hasn't publicly explained the decision as of this writing. 🏈 In this video: • Why Ohio State fired Robby Discher after the Oregon loss • Special teams failures at USC and Oregon, including the fake punt • What Ryan Day said: "it all starts with the staff" • Is Arthur Smith's offense the bigger problem, and could he be next? • Ohio State at 6-3: what's left of the playoff path • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes on the staff and what Day should do next 💬 Was firing Discher the right move, or is the problem bigger than special teams? Drop your take in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com

Dan Lanning just handed Ryan Day another brutal loss. Oregon stormed back to beat No. 12 Ohio State 41-28 at Ohio Stadium, scoring 38 unanswered points and leaving the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff hopes on life support. The Ducks, a 23rd-ranked team that was "left for dead" two weeks earlier after a loss to Illinois, flipped the game with 17 points in the second quarter and never let up. A goal-line tush push and a key interception swung the momentum, and Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola led the offense in front of a capacity crowd of 103,551. Lanning summed up his team after the game: "We're like cockroaches. We won't die." Ohio State fell to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten, its second straight loss after falling at USC. In this video, we break down: • How Oregon scored 38 straight points on Ohio State • The coaching adjustments Dan Lanning made and where Ryan Day's staff had no answers • The goal-line sequence and turnover that flipped the game • What back-to-back losses mean for Ohio State's College Football Playoff chances • Whether Ryan Day can still save the season with Michigan looming Is this the end of Ohio State's playoff run, or is there still a path? Let us know in the comments. 🔥 Want more film breakdowns and in-depth Ohio State coverage? Check out Menace2Sports.com. 🔔 Subscribe for more Ohio State football news and analysis all season long. #OhioState #Oregon #DanLanning #RyanDay #Buckeyes #Ducks #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball #DylanRaiola

Luke Fahey Has To Beat Dylan Raiola Or It's Over | Menace2Sports Ohio State hosts Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, in what previews are calling close to a College Football Playoff eliminator. It's a battle of backup quarterbacks. Ohio State's true freshman Luke Fahey makes his second career start with Julian Sayin out indefinitely, and Oregon's Dylan Raiola starts with Dante Moore out for the season with a concussion. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down the matchup and what a third loss would mean for the Buckeyes. Ryan Day confirmed Tuesday that Fahey remains the starter. After a 30-18 loss at USC, Fahey was 21-of-38 for 260 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions in his first start. Day said "there's things to build on there for sure," and added "we've got to do a better job around him, helping him out as a young player." Raiola, who originally committed to Ohio State before playing at Nebraska, threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon's comeback win over Northwestern. Oregon, 5-3, has also changed its offense, with Jay Johnson calling plays after Drew Mehringer's firing. 🏈 In this video: • Luke Fahey vs. Dylan Raiola: the quarterback matchup and what each offense needs from him • Why Ohio State has to beat Oregon to stay in the playoff conversation • What Ryan Day said about Fahey's first start and what needs to improve around him • Oregon's offense with Raiola, Dakorien Moore and a new play-caller • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's score prediction for Ohio State vs. Oregon 💬 Who wins the quarterback battle, Fahey or Raiola? Drop your score prediction in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #LukeFahey #DylanRaiola #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #Oregon #BigTen

Ryan Day's Team Had "Uncomfortable Conversations" | Menace2Sports Ohio State is 6-2, ranked 12th in the first College Football Playoff rankings and the first team out of the projected field. This Saturday the Buckeyes host Oregon in Columbus at 3:30 p.m., after a 30-18 loss at USC. Zach Smith and Kris Drew dig into what "uncomfortable conversations" inside Ryan Day's locker room could mean, and whether the Buckeyes can fix their problems fast enough to save the season. In this week's Wednesday media availability, Day told players to speak up if "there's conversations that you feel like we need to have," saying "every moment is critical." Linebacker Payton Pierce said, "It's pretty much playoff time now for us, because we can't lose." Ohio State is coming off its first game without quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely, and true freshman Luke Fahey started at USC. Oregon is 5-3 and ranked 23rd. The Ducks have turned to Dylan Raiola at quarterback after Dante Moore's season-ending injury. 🏈 In this video: • What "uncomfortable conversations" means for Ryan Day's team • Ohio State's response to the USC loss: accountability, urgency and who's speaking up • Why a loss to Oregon could end Ohio State's playoff hopes • Luke Fahey, the offense and the questions Ryan Day has to answer • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's prediction for Ohio State vs. Oregon 💬 Do uncomfortable conversations fix a season or just expose one? Tell us in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #BigTen #Oregon #LukeFahey

Hunter Yurachek Put Ryan Day 12th And Alabama 5th | Menace2Sports The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 are out. Ohio State debuted at No. 12 at 6-2, the first team out of the projected field. That's after the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss at USC, where true freshman Luke Fahey made his first start with Julian Sayin out. Alabama, also 6-2, landed at No. 5. Indiana, which lost only to Ohio State, sits at No. 4. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what the committee did, what it means for Ryan Day's season, and why Saturday against Oregon is now a must-win. The committee's chair, Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek, explained the rankings on ESPN. On Alabama, he pointed to the Crimson Tide's road win at No. 6 Kentucky and called it one of three quality wins. He also said Tennessee "doesn't have the same level of quality wins," even though Tennessee beat Alabama. On Ohio State and Indiana, he said head-to-head results only come into play when teams are in the same group, or "pod," and that the committee "never got to the point where we were comparing Indiana to Ohio State in their head to head." Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 on Oct. 17. Zach and Kris Drew give their takes on whether that logic holds up. 🏈 In this video: • Where Ohio State landed in the first 2026 CFP rankings, and why No. 12 • Yurachek's explanation for Alabama at No. 5 and Ohio State at No. 12 • Ohio State beat Indiana, so why is Indiana 8 spots higher? • What the USC loss and Luke Fahey's first start cost Ohio State • Ohio State's playoff path: Oregon this weekend and the rest of the schedule • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's predictions 💬 Was No. 12 fair, or did the committee get Ohio State wrong? Drop your take in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #CFPRankings #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #Alabama #BigTen

Ohio State's loss to USC is still lingering, and the reaction isn't slowing down. The Trojans beat the No. 2 Buckeyes 30-18 at the Coliseum, handing Lincoln Riley the biggest win of his USC tenure and leaving Ryan Day with the toughest stretch of his coaching career. Ohio State outgained USC 464 yards and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but settled for four field goals, went 2-of-10 in the red zone, and didn't reach the end zone until 2:12 remained. The Buckeyes were playing without Julian Sayin, and true freshman Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first career start. The loss also adds to Lincoln Riley's strong home record against Midwest opponents since USC joined the Big Ten in 2024. In this video, we break down: • Continued reaction to Ohio State's loss at USC • How Lincoln Riley has dominated at home against Midwest teams since USC joined the Big Ten • Why Ryan Day has shown no resistance to change, and why that matters now • How a team can lose its passion in pursuit of unattainable perfection • What Ohio State has to fix before Oregon comes to Columbus on Nov. 7 Is this the biggest challenge of Ryan Day's coaching career? Let us know in the comments. 🔥 Want more film breakdowns and in-depth Ohio State coverage? Check out Menace2Sports.com. 🔔 Subscribe for more Ohio State football news and analysis all season long. #OhioState #RyanDay #LincolnRiley #USC #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #OhioStateFootball #LukeFahey #JulianSayin

Ohio State lost 30-18 at USC, and the Buckeyes' offense left a lot on the field. Luke Fahey missed Devin McCuin deep four times, and we put the film on to show exactly what happened. Fahey, the true freshman starting in place of the injured Julian Sayin, finished 21-of-38 for 260 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Ohio State outgained USC 464 yards and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but the Buckeyes settled for four field goals and went just 2-of-10 in the red zone. McCuin, the UTSA transfer Ryan Day said is "as good as we've had here," has been Sayin's go-to deep threat all season. Those shot plays were the offense's best chance to flip the game. In this video, we break down: • Each of the four deep shots to Devin McCuin: the coverage, the route, and the miss • Whether the misses came down to timing, accuracy, protection, or chemistry • Why the Sayin-to-McCuin connection hasn't carried over to Fahey yet • How Ohio State's red zone and deep-ball struggles connect • What Ohio State needs to fix before Oregon comes to Columbus on Nov. 7 Is this fixable in one week, or is the passing game going to cap Ohio State's season? Let us know in the comments. 🔥 Want more film breakdowns like this? Check out Menace2Sports.com. 🔔 Subscribe for more Ohio State football news and analysis all season long. #OhioState #LukeFahey #DevinMcCuin #Buckeyes #USC #RyanDay #CollegeFootball #FilmBreakdown #BigTen #OhioStateFootball

Lincoln Riley just got the biggest win of his USC tenure, and it came against Ryan Day. The Trojans stunned No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 at the Coliseum, handing the Buckeyes their second loss of the season in their first game without Julian Sayin. USC set the tone on the second play from scrimmage, when freshman Trent Mosley turned a screen into a 69-yard touchdown against a defense that hadn't allowed a play longer than 36 yards all year. Ohio State actually outgained USC 464 yards to roughly 300 and held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, but the Buckeyes settled for four field goals, went just 2-of-10 in the red zone, and didn't reach the end zone until 2:12 remained. True freshman Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first career start with no interceptions, but a third-quarter fumble in USC territory and a failed two-point try sealed it. In this video, we break down: • How Lincoln Riley and USC beat Ryan Day at the Coliseum • Why Ohio State's red zone offense failed when it mattered most • Luke Fahey's first start: what he did well and where the offense stalled • What the loss means for Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes with Oregon coming to Columbus next • Whether the Julian Sayin injury has already cost the Buckeyes their season Is Ohio State really done, or is there still a path to the Playoff? Let us know in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more Ohio State and college football news and analysis all season long. #OhioState #USC #RyanDay #LincolnRiley #LukeFahey #JulianSayin #Buckeyes #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CFP

Luke Fahey Is Starting For Ohio State Against USC | Menace2Sports Ohio State is headed to the Coliseum without Julian Sayin, and Luke Fahey, a true freshman from Mission Viejo, California, is the quarterback in the spotlight. Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down what a Fahey start means for Ryan Day, the Buckeyes' playoff hopes and the Saturday night showdown with Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans. Sayin hurt his throwing arm in Ohio State's 19-15 win over Indiana on Oct. 17, and the school has said he is out indefinitely. Fahey replaced him late in that game. Ryan Day described the freshman's debut as "a little overwhelmed and drinking through a fire hose" and said he "went in first" ahead of Tavien St. Clair because of his "moxie." Day has also said he will "play the guy that gives us the best chance to win." Fahey's longtime QB trainer, Ryan Porter, has made big claims about his upside. Zach Smith and Kris Drew weigh how much of that translates to a hostile road environment, on the road, in his home state, against a Lincoln Riley offense. 🏈 In this video: • Luke Fahey's path from Mission Viejo to the Ohio State depth chart • What Ohio State's offense looks like with Jeremiah Smith and a freshman QB • Ohio State's playoff path if the Buckeyes win or lose at USC • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's predictions for Ohio State at USC 💬 Is Luke Fahey the right call over Tavien St. Clair? Drop your score prediction and your take in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #LukeFahey #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #USC #RyanDay

Luke Fahey's longtime quarterback trainer says Fahey is "the next star at Ohio State," and that Fahey is "as good, if not better, than any of them that I've been around." The trainer is Ryan Porter, who has also worked with Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders quarterback. Porter is the founder of QB Cavalry and has trained Fahey since eighth grade, including coaching him on the seven-on-seven circuit. Fahey is a true freshman from Mission Viejo, California, and would be making his first start at USC on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. As of Ryan Day's Oct. 27 comments, Ohio State hadn't officially named a starter. Day said both Fahey and Tavien St. Clair practiced well and that the staff needs to "stack a few more days." In this video: - What Fahey's trainer says about him - Is the Jayden Daniels comparison fair? - Zach Smith and Kris Drew's takes - What Ryan Day has said about the starter - What Fahey needs to show against USC Do you buy the hype? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State and college football talk. Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #Buckeyes #LukeFahey #JaydenDaniels #CollegeFootball

Ryan Day is being very careful about what he reveals at quarterback ahead of Ohio State's Halloween night showdown at Lincoln Riley's USC. Starting QB Julian Sayin, a Heisman finalist last season, left the win at Indiana with a throwing-arm injury and Day has shared very few details about his timeline. True freshman Luke Fahey stepped in against Indiana and is widely expected to start at USC, a homecoming for the Southern California native. But Day hasn't handed him the job outright, and five-star sophomore Tavien St. Clair is still in the mix. Is it a strategic play against Riley, or real uncertainty? In this episode, we break down: - What Ryan Day has and hasn't said about Julian Sayin's injury and timeline - Why Luke Fahey is the favorite, and why Day won't say it outright - Where Tavien St. Clair fits, and why Urban Meyer questioned the decision - How Lincoln Riley's USC defense could attack a true freshman quarterback - What the quarterback situation means for Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes with Oregon and Michigan still ahead Is Ryan Day playing mind games with Lincoln Riley, or does he genuinely not know who his quarterback is? We give our take. Follow the show for more Ohio State and college football news and analysis all season long.