An Ohio State football legend said he warned head coach Ryan Day about potential backlash following the team's humiliating loss to USC, where Trojans coach Lincoln Riley was credited with outcoaching the Buckeyes. The legend's comments came as criticism mounted after the defeat.
The game, played on November 4, 2026, drew ire from fans and analysts alike, with the Ohio State great suggesting the coaching disparity was a major factor. Lincoln Riley's USC squad delivered a performance that prompted the unnamed legend to remark on the severity of being outcoached.
Reported by Andrés Linares for College Sports Network.
