# EXCUSES?: Ohio State Buckeyes and Ryan Day FACE Criticism, ANALYZE Fourth Quarter Collapse

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Published: 2026-09-16T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ohio State Buckeyes’ fourth-quarter collapse against Texas raises big questions about Ryan Day’s play-calling and Arthur Smith’s offensive strategy. Matt Fontana and former Buckeyes QB Justin Zwick break down the coaching decisions that fueled the heartbreaking loss, including critical moments like missed shot plays, conservative third-quarter runs, and the controversial goal-line stand. Is there a real fourth-quarter problem in Columbus, or are fans overreacting to high-stakes letdowns? Player development and playing time dominate the debate as calls grow for young talents like Riley Pettijohn, Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Chris Henry to earn more reps. With roster changes looming ahead of the Buckeyes’ matchup against Kent State, Fontana and Zwick weigh the merits of trusting veterans versus unleashing the next wave of Buckeye stars. The show wraps with an NFL roundup, spotlighting former Buckeyes like JSN, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles making headlines on Sundays.

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