July 2, 2026

Did a botched fake punt change game for Ohio State against Michigan?


Show Caption Hide Caption Georgia holds top spot, but how high did USC and Michigan climb in latest Coaches Poll? Caroline Darney breaks down all the action from Week 13 of college football and how it played a role in the latest College Football Coaches Poll. SportsPulse, USA TODAY 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 chose against letting the offense stay on the field to attempt 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…

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