Ohio State’s Ryan Day takes responsibility after Buckeyes fall to Miami in CFP quarterfinal
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day did not deflect blame after the Buckeyes saw their season come to an end with a 24-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. Instead, Day delivered a blunt assessment of the performance, acknowledging that preparation fell short and that the responsibility rested squarely on his shoulders.The Hawaii Bowl turned into a Christmas Eve brawl"I take responsibility for not getting the guys ready," Day said in his postgame press conference.The defeat ended Ohio State's hopes of repeating as national champions and capped a postseason run that began with significant expectations. Entering the CFP as the No. 2 seed, the Buckeyes were widely viewed as a complete team capable of making another deep title push. Instead, an uneven performance and early mistakes proved too much to overcome […]