Ryan Day discusses upcoming matchup with Oregon

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It's all about the preparation for No. 2 Ohio State, no matter how much hype Saturday's game at third-ranked Oregon is generating.
“All of a sudden you don’t just change because it’s a quote-unquote big game,” Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. “They’re all big, but you want to make sure that you’re also tailoring it to the guys that you have. If we say it’s about us all the time, then it’s about us in the games like this. So we’re going to continue with the same routine."
But certainly it is a big game, with possible implications in the chase for a Big Ten title and spots in the expanded College Football Playoff. Never before have two teams ranked within the top five met at Eugene's Autzen Stadium.
The game took on even more meaning after last week's upsets in the Top 25 - when four teams in the top 11 lost to unranked opponents - most notably No. 1 Alabama losing to Vanderbilt.
Oregon (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) was helped a bit by the chaos, moving up three spots in the rankings after soundly beating Michigan State 31-10. Ohio State (5-0, 2-0) likewise routed Iowa 35-7.
The Buckeyes and the Ducks are among just nine unbeaten Power Four teams.
The Ducks have never defeated a team ranked as high as the Buckeyes at Autzen, although coach Dan Lanning said he didn't have the breadth of knowledge to call it THE biggest home game ever for the Ducks.
“I certainly can’t speak to the entire history of Oregon. I think this is a really big game. I think this is a great opportunity for two great teams to get to play against each other. I think that’s why you come to a place like this," Lanning said.
There's added incentive for the Ducks as they aim to make a splash in their debut season in the Big Ten.
“I've realized through my five-, now six-year plan is you've got to take it one week at a time and just the next step,” Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel said. “Of course the atmosphere, the college football in general, this is what you dream of. But you've got a job to do. You've got to execute, you've got to play hard and you've got to find a way to win.”

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@stevemckibben1201 3 күн бұрын

thats one hell of a coach . looking forward to his visit out here to Autzen.

@jrparker4804 Күн бұрын

Really? As a Buckeye fan this beta coach has ruined our culture. Losing to scUM 3 seasons in a row. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard, and that sums up Ryan Rosy Cheeks. Not a killer. Always wins against unranked teams.

@stevemckibben1201 Күн бұрын

@@jrparker4804 well 7 or so players that could have gone to the nfl stayed to play for a championship with him. With nil they could have went anywhere college or pro for damn good money and they stayed loyal. just an outsiders observation

@corvette198229 3 күн бұрын

His deminer seems as if he still stressed out, even with lesser responsibilities. Eyes are red, as if he hasn’t has any sleep. Prayers over Day and his staff for this weekend. Get some rest and relax therapy Day. God bless you and the Buckeyes.

@AkronKid330 2 күн бұрын

He bags under his eyes get bigger and bigger too. Definitely exhausted.

@macaltime2 Күн бұрын

thats your typical high end fbs coach description. Its like being the president you age dramatically, then when you retire like saban a few months pass and you look like a rejuvenated young buck. Can't imagine that type of stress, one loss and you may be adios.

@brycepeddicord6763 7 сағат бұрын

God doesn't exist and neither does Ohio State defence. L

@WilliamMurphy-s1y 3 күн бұрын

That’s my coach. He looks exhausted though get some sleep Coach Day

@jrparker4804 Күн бұрын

How about Day just quits? He’s not a killer and we’ve seen enough of his weak style of coaching. Three straight losses to scUM and I will never trust this beta ever again. Maybe 4 straight losses to TTUN will get him fired, because obviously 3 in a row didn’t get us there.