Texas thrived on being able to take away the run and make Ohio State one-dimensional. It held Ohio State to just 81 rushing yards and 3.4 yards per carry. That was Ohio State’s third-lowest average per carry this season, limiting what the offense wanted to do because it lived behind the sticks.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title, just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has a chance to lead his team to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Friday night, but first the Buckeyes must defeat the Texas Longhorns. Here’s a look back at Day’s complete history in bowl games through the years.

Weeks after facing immense pressure following another Ohio State loss to Michigan, Day is a win away from the college football mountaintop.

Ohio State hit a low point in their final game of the college football regular season. The Buckeyes entered their game against rival Michigan 10-1, their only loss to that point c

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field with players before a College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Share “Fire Ryan Day!

Ryan Day will lead Ohio State into the national championship game against Notre Dame on Monday, and it has been a turbulent journey filled with vitriol for the head coach

Ryan Day has had a massive rollercoaster season in 2024. So have the Ohio State Buckeyes for that matter. At the start of the season, Ohio State was widely viewed as the most talented team in the nation.