Day Vows Broad Review After Ohio State’s Loss to Oregon

Ohio State fell to Oregon at the Horseshoe, giving the Ducks a 38-point scoring run and dealing the Buckeyes their third loss of the regular season. Coach Ryan Day said he would “evaluate everything” after the defeat. Ohio State is now 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten; Oregon improved to 6-3 and 5-1 in conference play.

The Buckeyes opened with a touchdown on Bo Jackson’s 16-yard run, but Oregon took control after a second-quarter fake punt. Teitum Tuioti received the snap and passed to Matayo Uiagelelei, who gained 30 yards to Ohio State’s 39-yard line. Dierre Hill Jr. scored a nine-yard touchdown soon afterward, starting a stretch of Oregon points.

Day said Ohio State lost two possessions in the second quarter and failed to regain momentum. He also faulted the defense for being unable to stop Oregon late in that quarter and in the third. Oregon’s win keeps the Ducks in the College Football Playoff chase.

Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey completed 36 of 50 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns. Day said Fahey worked hard but faced difficult situations in his second career start, following another rough outing against USC. He acknowledged that Fahey missed throws and made mistakes, while saying the team needed to do more to support him.

Day said Ohio State had promising early drives but lacked offensive rhythm in consecutive games against USC and Oregon. He credited Oregon and coach Dan Lanning, and suggested giving Fahey more chances to run could ease the burden on the freshman. Day said the team would need to weather a difficult stretch it was not accustomed to facing.