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Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 30 min

Ryan Day's Team Had "Uncomfortable Conversations"

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Ryan Day's Team Had "Uncomfortable Conversations" | Menace2Sports Ohio State is 6-2, ranked 12th in the first College Football Playoff rankings and the first team out of the projected field. This Saturday the Buckeyes host Oregon in Columbus at 3:30 p.m., after a 30-18 loss at USC. Zach Smith and Kris Drew dig into what "uncomfortable conversations" inside Ryan Day's locker room could mean, and whether the Buckeyes can fix their problems fast enough to save the season. In this week's Wednesday media availability, Day told players to speak up if "there's conversations that you feel like we need to have," saying "every moment is critical." Linebacker Payton Pierce said, "It's pretty much playoff time now for us, because we can't lose." Ohio State is coming off its first game without quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely, and true freshman Luke Fahey started at USC. Oregon is 5-3 and ranked 23rd. The Ducks have turned to Dylan Raiola at quarterback after Dante Moore's season-ending injury. 🏈 In this video: • What "uncomfortable conversations" means for Ryan Day's team • Ohio State's response to the USC loss: accountability, urgency and who's speaking up • Why a loss to Oregon could end Ohio State's playoff hopes • Luke Fahey, the offense and the questions Ryan Day has to answer • Zach Smith and Kris Drew's prediction for Ohio State vs. Oregon 💬 Do uncomfortable conversations fix a season or just expose one? Tell us in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Menace2Sports and turn on notifications so you never miss a college football breakdown. 🛒 Stats, film breakdowns and more: fbcoachanalytics.com and menace2sports.com #Menace2Sports #OhioState #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyesNews #CollegeFootball #BigTen #Oregon #LukeFahey

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