Ryan Day – Buckeye Scoop

Buckeye Weekly Podcast — How Will Ohio State Replace Greg Mattison?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to the news that Greg Mattison is retiring. Ryan Day broke the news during his interview session Friday morning, so the fellas discuss the direction that Ohio State’s defense will now head in and then recap everything else Day had to say during his more than 30 minutes of …

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Ryan Day Talks OSU Returnees, QB Battle, Greg Mattison Departure

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke with reporters Friday morning to put a bow on the 2020 season and look ahead to the coming offseason and future of the Buckeye football program. He touched on many topics, including the retirement of co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison. Here are the highlights of everything he had to …

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Postgame Reactions From Ryan Day and Buckeyes Following National Title Loss to Alabama

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke with reporters following the Buckeyes’ 52-24 loss to Alabama in the national title game. He answered questions about the difficulties of this game and this season. Also speaking with the media were quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Shaun Wade, and right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. Highlights from much of what …

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Talking Nick Saban, Ryan Day, and National Title Game Prop Bets

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap some of the things said by Nick Saban and Ryan Day Sunday morning during their final media session. Then Tony presents Tom with a number of national title game prop bets from a real live sportsbook.

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Ryan Day, Nick Saban Talk Championship Bout Ahead of Game

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met for their final media session of the week before Monday’s national championship game. Here are the highlights of everything they had to say. Ryan Day — There are a lot of people here in Miami to thank for making this game happen. …

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The Tide’s Gambit: Get Ready to Binge Playcalling Chess Match

When there are specific matchups inside of a football game, these are often referred to as “chess matches,” and one of the more interesting such battles on Monday night is going to be between Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding. Why chess? Well, as the respective play callers of …

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Is the Alabama Defense Ready for the Buckeyes?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that was said on Thursday by Nick Saban and the Alabama defense, as well as Ryan Day and the Ohio State offense. They also discuss several other topics, including the status of the actual game itself. How is Justin Fields feeling? What changed with Trey Sermon? What did …

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Ryan Day, Kevin Wilson, Buckeye Offense Discuss National Title Matchup With Alabama

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day took part in his mandated Thursday press conference with the media covering the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Being that it was the Ohio State offense’s turn to speak on the afternoon, Day was also joined by offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson, quarterback Justin Fields, running back Trey …

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Nick Saban, Ryan Day Preview National Championship

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap the very first media session between Alabama and Ohio State. Nick Saban and Ryan Day previewed their upcoming matchup, as did a handful of Tide and Buckeye players. The fellas also have some other discussions, including where Justin Fields’ performance ranks all-time, will another Clemson effort be good enough …

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Ryan Day Expects Justin Fields to Practice Normally, Play Against Alabama

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on Monday that he expects Buckeye quarterback Justin Fields to play in next week’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Alabama despite mid-body soreness stemming from an illegal hit by Clemson linebacker James Skalski in Saturday night’s 49-28 Sugar Bowl win. The hit, which occurred in the …