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Former Ohio State players sound off on program, Ryan Day after humiliating loss to Oregon: 'Clean house'
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Key Points:
- Ohio State suffered a damaging 41-28 home loss to Oregon, seriously jeopardizing their College Football Playoff chances and marking the team's first consecutive losses since 2011.
- Former Buckeyes players, including Tommy Schutt, Curtis Samuel, and Beanie Wells, publicly criticized the team's performance, highlighting defensive weaknesses and a lack of response to adversity.
- Beanie Wells pointed out longstanding defensive issues that have been exposed on a national stage, noting the team's inability to stop explosive plays and pressure the passer consistently.
- Ryan Day's record now includes five losses in his last 11 games, with this being his first season with three losses since becoming head coach, intensifying scrutiny on the program despite its talented roster.
- Following Oregon's 38-point run after Ohio State's early lead, fans began leaving the stadium early, and the Buckeyes are expected to drop significantly in upcoming College Football Playoff rankings.
