January 12, 2025

Rob Oller | As Ohio State manages expectations, Penn State manages to struggle

Rob Oller   | Buckeye Xtra Ryan Day was annoyed. At someone. At everyone. The Ohio State football coach was not sure who to blame, but he knew what to blame. “Expectations,” he said, pausing. “Sometimes they are ridiculous.” For a moment, Day let his guard down, confessing this week that the biggest challenge associated with keeping a program such as Ohio State on top is dealing with the daunting presumption that the Buckeyes will win. And win big. Ohio State football: Quarterback Justin Fields is ready to run when Ohio State needs him BuckeyeXtra Football podcast: Ohio State prepares to face Penn State “You win 52-17 (against Nebraska) and some guys are walking around the locker room like, ‘What happened? We just won 52-17,’ ” Day said, sharing how players were confused by how fans, media and even some people around the program reacted to the Buckeyes’ season-opening win last Saturday. “I…

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