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Ryan Day: Ohio State considered letting Texas score, but decided we'd play defense
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Key Points:
- With 1:23 left in the fourth quarter, Ohio State led 23-17 but faced a critical defensive stand as Texas had first-and-goal at the 1-yard line.
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day chose not to call a timeout to let Texas score quickly, opting instead to trust his defense to stop the Longhorns.
- Texas was stopped on first and second down but scored the game-winning touchdown on third down with 25 seconds remaining.
- Day’s decision to play defense rather than allow a quick Texas score ultimately left Ohio State with too little time for a final offensive drive.
- Day acknowledged considering the alternative but expressed confidence in his defense, a choice that proved costly in the game’s final moments.
