Ohio State head coach Ryan Day addressed the absence of a key defensive player following the Buckeyes' loss to the USC Trojans on October 31, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game, which resulted in a defeat for Ohio State, saw the team missing a significant contributor on defense. Day provided an explanation for the player's absence after the game, though specific details about the defender's identity and the nature of the absence were not immediately disclosed. The loss marked a notable setback for the Buckeyes in their 2026 season.
Ryan Day Explains Key Ohio State Defender's Absence in Loss to USC



