Ryan Day regrets not letting Texas score late in the fourth quarter of Ohio State loss
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Key Points:
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day took responsibility for a critical time management decision late in the Buckeyes' 24-23 loss to Texas, acknowledging that his choice to keep the defense on the field instead of letting Texas score and regaining possession was ultimately the wrong call.
- Texas scored a go-ahead touchdown with 25 seconds remaining after a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback, marking the largest such comeback ever against a No. 1-ranked team and handing Ohio State its first loss when leading by at least 17 points at halftime.
- The defeat dropped Ohio State to No. 6 in the AP Poll, while Texas rose to No. 1, and represented Ohio State's third straight loss to a ranked opponent, raising concerns about their College Football Playoff prospects ahead of Big Ten play.
- Despite the loss, Texas coach Sarkisian expressed hope that the CFP selection committee would not heavily penalize Ohio State for a close road loss in challenging conditions, emphasizing the competitive nature of the game.
- Ryan Day described the loss as frustrating but remains focused on fixing issues and preparing his team for the remainder of the season, highlighting the importance of maintaining a positive mindset moving forward.
