LINCOLN — Ohio State coach Ryan Day had a revealing line this week when previewing his Buckeyes’ big tilt with Penn State. “This is a talent-equated game,” Day said. “We all know we have been in some games that we have had more talent than some of the other teams we have played.” Ohio State has had more talent in every game it has played this season. And it will have more talent on Saturday, too. This is part of why the Buckeyes are a whopping 18-point favorite. But let’s assume for a moment this isn’t Ohio State-Penn State, but Ohio State-Alabama or Ohio State-Clemson. The talent would be equal in those games. What kind of coaching staff does Day bring to the table against Nick Saban or Dabo Swinney? Day has had a terrific first year, but he doesn’t yet have the Saban/Swinney résumé. His staff, however, absolutely has…
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