Former Ohio State Players Criticize Buckeyes After Oregon Loss

Ohio State built a 14-0 lead against Oregon on Saturday, but the Ducks scored 38 straight points before the Buckeyes added two late touchdowns. The 41-28 home defeat left Ohio State 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play, with three regular-season games remaining. It followed a 30-18 loss to USC, marking the program’s first consecutive defeats since 2011.

Former Ohio State receiver Michael Thomas wrote on X that losing consecutive games was not what players signed up for at the school. Former defensive lineman Tommy Schutt called for a “CLEAN HOUSE” after what he described as an embarrassing performance. Curtis Samuel also criticized the team’s inability to impose itself at home and questioned the use of freshman Legend Bey.

Beanie Wells said defensive weaknesses had been visible in earlier games, including against Indiana, and were now being exposed in losses. He argued Ohio State had failed to respond after Oregon took control. Head coach Ryan Day said the team’s opening matched its expectations, but it could not regain momentum after the game turned.

Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 257 yards and scored twice through the air, while running back Dierre Hill Jr. rushed for 75 yards and two scores. Ohio State freshman quarterback Luke Fahey threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns; receiver Jeremiah Smith had 133 yards and a score.

The Buckeyes, who were No. 12 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, were expected to fall in the next update. They are scheduled to host Northwestern on November 14.