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Buckeye fans everywhere were disappointed and embarrassed by the team’s performance today against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, and the blame is being split in two directions: Quarterback CJ Stroud and Head Coach Ryan Day.
Stroud’s Struggles Continued
The Buckeyes starting QB struggled with inconsistent accuracy, resulting in multiple overthrows and one interception. an interception that resulted from the fact that Stroud did not recognize the safety was sitting in perfect position to capitalize on the turnover opportunity.
C.J. Stroud has now thrown an interception in all three games this season.
Looked like TreVeyon Henderson was rather open to the left, and Tulsa’s coverage downfield was tight. Could kind of see the pick coming. #OhioState pic.twitter.com/4qlD3TaE1E
— Jacob Benge (@JacobBenge) September 18, 2021
The QB’s inability to recognize the coverage is a definite red flag, and when combined with his inconsistent accuracy it’s making some fans wonder if it’s time to explore other options on the roster at the position.
Buckeye Defense Has Been Terrible
Today’s game: 428 passing yards given up, to Tulsa. The Ohio State defense gave up over 400 passing yards to Tulsa. Let that sink in.
Watching the Ohio State defense pic.twitter.com/vuvEoEGSRd
— Chris (@stillthejake216) September 11, 2021
TreyVeon Henderson Saves The Day
Despite the struggles the Ohio State passing game faced, TreyVeon Henderson ran all over the Tulsa defense finishing the day with 277 yards on 24 carries and 3 touchdowns.
RB1 in 2024 draft.. TREYVEON HENDERSON IS THE TRUTH.. TRUE FRESHMAN 250 yards 2 TDs! At a top 3 program in college pic.twitter.com/aX2x3iK4xV
— Andrew (@AJTalkSports) September 18, 2021
Fans Doubting Ryan Day
The Buckeye fan base has high expectations for the program, and thus those one leadership positions are often held to a very high standard in regards to winning and performing on the field.
Fan Reaction
Ryan Day deserves the blame for how things have gone the past few weeks.
He ultimately controls his assistants and personnel.
— OT (@OTBuckeye) September 18, 2021
Ryan day is unbelievable https://t.co/H91oZ41q4P
— Shields (@Shields__25) September 19, 2021
