They lost their edge. They also lost “The Game.” But what they haven’t lost in Columbus are the expectations.
And for now, at least, Ryan Day has decided to view that as a blessing, not a curse.
“I mean, you hope that every year you’re in that position at Ohio State,” said Day, the Buckeyes’ head coach. “I think that’s what makes Ohio State unique. There’s probably 5-10 (programs) across the country that are that way, where every year the expectation stays the same.”