Ryan Day explains 'encouraging' aspect of Ohio State's Week 12 win heading into The Game

Ryan Day was feeling very encouraged by Dallan Hayden’s performance against Maryland. He discussed what the next steps are for the Ohio State RB are at Tuesday’s presser.

Hayden carried the load for the Ohio State backfield with TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams still banged up due to injury. Day felt good about what Hayden accomplished vs. the Terps.

Ryan Day is meeting with the media before The Game.

He says Dallan Hayden was tremendous for Ohio State against Maryland.

“Certainly encouraging heading into this rivalry week.”

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Day will have to make a tough decision about which running back will get the majority of carries against Michigan this weekend. The Ohio State head coach will have to decide whether or not it’s better for Hayden to lead the way or risk playing one of his injured running backs.

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Day noted that it’s definitely worth a conversation after what Hayden did in Week 12. Hayden had 146 yards rushing with 3 touchdowns in the 43-30 win.

Day says it’s “definitely worth a conversation” about whether Dallan Hayden playing at running back is a better option than other Buckeye RBs playing while injured.

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Ohio State will need to make the right choice with a trip to B1G title game on the line this weekend. The Game kicks off at noon ET on FOX.