What Ryan Day said after Ohio State's win over Minnesota
At times, it was scary for Ohio State. The No. 4 Buckeyes found themselves in a back-and-forth fight with Minnesota on Thursday night top start their 2021 campaign.
Explosive plays on offense and a huge defensive touchdown in the second half proved to be the difference, though. Despite the sluggish start, Ohio State prevailed to a 45-31 victory to start the year 1-0.
It marked the 22nd straight game Ohio State has won against B1G opponents.
C.J. Stroud played well in his first collegiate start, completing 13-of-22 passes for 294 yards and 4 touchdowns with 1 interceptions. Chris Olave had 117 yards on 4 catches and Garrett Wilson added 80 yards and a touchdown.
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Miyan Williams was the team’s leading rusher with 125 yards and a touchdown on 9 carries.
Day understood that his team didn’t play great for the entire 60 minutes, but Ohio State did rally in the second half. Here’s everything the Buckeyes head coach said after the victory:
Ryan Day at the podium now. Said he’s not surprised by the way tonight’s game played out. pic.twitter.com/ki7bd7uxDU
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 3, 2021
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Ryan Day says he thought Luke Wypler “did an excellent job” stepping in at center tonight. Asked about Harry Miller’s availability, Day said that’s “day-to-day.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 3, 2021
Ryan Day said he hopes Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown will be able to play next week. Said Banks was available to play in an “emergency” capacity tonight, even though he didn’t.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) September 3, 2021
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