Dominance Without Pressure | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Caleb Downs reveals how Ohio State’s flawless 12-0 regular season backfired in 2025, leaving them unprepared for the pressure of close games in the postseason. He argues that last year’s tough losses to Oregon and Michigan built the urgency and resilience that led to a national title, while this year’s dominance bred complacency. When games got tight—like against Indiana—his team froze, and their playoff collapses to Indiana and Miami sealed a disappointing 12-2 finish. Downs admits his final season was derailed by a fatal flaw: too little practice facing adversity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3326dbcaf09501c9