Ryan Day, Ohio State being shredded on social media after pedestrian 1st half against Akron
Ryan Day and Ohio State lead Akron 17-3 at halftime, but Buckeyes fans have been left wanting more from their offense.
Will Howard has two touchdown passes — both to Jeremiah Smith — in his Buckeyes debut, but is just 10-of-21 for 116 yards. He does have a 19-yard run to his credit as he’s been able to showcase a bit of his dual-threat tendencies.
All told, the Buckeyes have 203 yards of total offense. There’s still plenty of time to go in this one, but so far, the No. 2 team in the country hasn’t looked as dominant as they should. That’s especially considering they were an overwhelming favorite to beat the Zips on Saturday.
Day has drawn the ire of Ohio State fans hoping their team can add a first national championship to their trophy case since the 2014 season. Here’s a sampling of some of the social media reaction:
This is looking like the same ol Ryan Day team. Will Howard looks good but Day has no idea to how build rhythm in the running game. Never has.
— Mr. ROI (@COhighBuckeye) August 31, 2024
#ryanday is the worst motivator I have ever seen. The team has ZERO motivation and look pathetic against a garbage Mac team. @OhioStateFB
— steve mayne (@mayne_steve) August 31, 2024
Fire Ryan Day today. He’s not an Ohio State coach. He’s weak. I know a guy without a coaching job in Cleveland right now. Mike Vrabel plz come to cbus.
— Conner Teter (@ConnerTeter) August 31, 2024
If there is one constant about Ryan Day at Ohio State, then it is rely on them not covering the spread against an overmatched opponent at their home opener.
— Chainsaw Charlie (@RyanM2K20) August 31, 2024
Ohio State looking unbelievably sorry for the 3rd year in a row. So much talent just for the worst coach in college sports history to hold them back. Ryan Day should have been fired years ago
— Realistic sports fan (@Realisticfan4) August 31, 2024
Don’t know if it’s Ryan day or Will Howard, but them together is peak incompetence
— Tommy Lasher (@TLasher4) August 31, 2024
Anything associated with Ryan Day is going to be underwhelming. No matter how much hype or how good it should be. That’s the new reality
— Marq (@MarqsJO) August 31, 2024
Sitting on 3 timeouts…just zero killer instinct in Ryan Day.#Buckeyes
— John Cooper 2.0 (@TreysSermon) August 31, 2024
This is what a Ryan day led program looks like without generational qb play https://t.co/PDsmkfaT2i
— BT (@BTarantino84) August 31, 2024
We're out here getting ILLEGAL NUMBERING penalties?
Where is the CEO Mode Coach Ryan Day?
ATTENTION TO DETAIL ✍️✍️✍️
— Ohio State Deserves Better (@BCSNostalgia) August 31, 2024
Ryan Day. Can’t beat Michigan. Can’t win the big one. In the hot seat. Best OSU roster ever. Best roster in CFB.
He really looked around with his pick of the portal and said, yep, bet the farm on Will Howard.
— Sam Urai (@pinchasofpower) August 31, 2024