Ryan Day Explains What Went Wrong vs Texas as Ohio State Blew 20-Point Lead | How Bucks Move Forward

Ohio State blew a 20-point lead against Texas. Now Ryan Day is explaining what went wrong. The Buckeyes led Texas 23-3 in the third quarter before the Longhorns stormed back to win 24-23 in Austin. After one of the most stunning collapses of the 2026 college football season, Ryan Day addressed the biggest questions surrounding Ohio State football. In this episode, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid are joined by Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56/X) of the Delaware Gazette to break down Ryan Day’s postgame response and what it means for the Buckeyes moving forward. THE BIG QUESTIONS: • Was Ohio State’s collapse against Texas a coaching issue, an execution issue, fatigue, or a combination of all three? • Does Ryan Day need to be more aggressive on fourth down? • What happened to Ohio State’s special teams when the game was on the line? • Can Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes develop a more complete passing game beyond Jeremiah Smith? • Why did Jeremiah Smith disappear from the offense late despite finishing with 8 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown? • Does Ohio State need to change its defensive approach or personnel after Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter? • What did Ryan Day mean when he said Ohio State needed to win the fourth quarter? • Is the Texas loss a warning sign for Ohio State, or an opportunity to fix the problems before Big Ten play? Ohio State controlled much of the game before Texas flipped the momentum in the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes struggled to sustain drives, the defense spent extended stretches on the field, and the Longhorns eventually completed the comeback. Ryan Day acknowledged that Ohio State had opportunities to be more aggressive, needed better execution, and ultimately did not play well enough in the fourth quarter. We break down Ryan Day’s comments, Julian Sayin’s performance, Jeremiah Smith’s role, the fourth-down decisions, Ohio State’s defense, special teams, and what this loss could mean for the Buckeyes’ 2026 season. Ohio State Football | Ryan Day | Ohio State vs Texas | Texas Longhorns | Julian Sayin | Jeremiah Smith | 2026 College Football | College Football Subscribe to The Silver Bulletin for Ohio State football coverage, analysis, podcasts, breaking news, and more. #OhioState #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #OhioStateVsTexas #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CollegeFootball #Buckeyes