Everything Ryan Day said after Ohio State survived Maryland
By Scott Rogust
Here’s what Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say after the Buckeyes’ tough win over the Maryland Terrapins.
The top teams in college football had far from the easiest days in Week 12. The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines barely survived against the Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 4 TCU Horned Frogs kicked a run-off, game-winning field goal to beat the Baylor Bears. Just like their counterparts in the Top 4, No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes had to battle it out against the Maryland Terrapins.
Despite Maryland cutting their deficit to 33-30 in the fourth quarter, Ohio State pulled away with a 43-30 victory. More importantly, they maintain their undefeated record, as they face off against the lossless Michigan Wolverines in the much-anticipated regular-season finale.
Everything Ryan Day said after Ohio State’s win over Maryland
Day praised the performance of freshman running back Dallan Hayden, who ran for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries. One of those touchdowns happened to be a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, and the Buckeyes didn’t relinquish the lead ever again.
#Buckeyes HC Ryan Day on RB Dallan Hayden: “He really got us into a rhythm. … For a young player with so much on the line to play like that … This was a big. For him to get this game under his belt will build confidence for him going forward.”
— Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) November 20, 2022
Now, Ohio State will be getting ready for “The Game.” The Buckeyes are out for revenge after Michigan defeated them last year to earn a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game, which they won to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff. Whoever wins the 2022 matchup can feasibly experience the same thing.
Day spoke about being 11-0 in what could very well be the most anticipated regular season game of the season.
Ryan Day on being 11-0 entering The Game: “There’s been a lot of hard work, a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get back to where we are right now.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 20, 2022
Day was also asked about the status of running back Miyan Williams, who suffered an ankle injury last week against the Indiana Hoosiers, and missed the game against Maryland. After the game, Day said the hope is that he could return next week for the Michigan matchup.
Ryan Day on the potential for Miyan Williams’ return for Michigan: “That is the hope. It’s trending that way.”
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) November 20, 2022
Ohio State pulled away from Maryland, and now are one win over Michigan away from making the Big Ten title game.
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