Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day opened up about his team's heartbreaking loss to the Oregon Ducks. Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day arrives at Autzen Stadium prior to the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Buckeyes coach Ryan Day felt there was a crucial officiating mistake on the last play and submitted it to the Big Ten conference office. Ohio State coach Ryan Day reacts to a call during his team's game against Oregon at Autzen Stadium. / Adam Cairns / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Following the game, head coach Ryan Day spoke out about his team's heartbreaking loss. He was very honest, but is confident that his team can get the issues fixed. “We talk about, ‘Take care of the football.’ ...

So, long story short, Day is a coach who wins every game he's supposed to but loses to elite competition, too. At the same time, he also wins against elite competition more often than most others. None of which is to say Ohio State fans have no right to be frustrated. Smart beats elite teams and has won national titles.