June 24, 2026

Ohio State Still Exploring Options for Fall Football Despite Big 10 Postponement

Michael Conroy/Associated Press Although the Big Ten canceled all fall sports, Ohio State has yet to throw in the towel on football for this season. Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day told reporters Wednesday he and OSU athletic director Gene Smith are continuing to discuss the matter, and Day left open the possibility of staging games independent of the Big Ten. “That’s a fluid situation,” he said, per the Dayton Daily News’ David Jablonski. “I know Gene and I talked again this morning. We’re still exploring options. This thing’s moving. It’s changing. We’re looking at everything. I promise you that.” Day had previously floated a temporary departure from the conference before the Big Ten announced the cancellation. On Wednesday, he mentioned the possibility of a shorter football season that would kick off in January, thus allowing for plenty of time to recover ahead of a more traditional fall campaign. The current quagmire…

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