Perhaps none of Ryan Day’s game management from Ohio State’s second straight loss to Michigan has drawn more scrutiny than a situation that occurred midway through the third quarter. While the Buckeyes were facing a fourth-and-5 at the Wolverines’ 43-yard line, trailing by four points, Day forwent keeping the offense on the field in an effort to pick up a first down. The decision seemed to miff quarterback C.J. Stroud at first as he looked toward the sideline and waved off the punt team. They already recovered from 25 yards of penalties at the start of their drive. What were a few more? “I wanted to go for it really bad,” Stroud said following the game. “I’m still one of the best players in the country, and I feel like I can make that play. In those type of moments, I want the ball. But I have to trust Coach…
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