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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media in Columbus after the blowout win vs. Ball State. Watch, listen to his postseason press conference.
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes looked like a true No. 1-ranked program on Saturday’s Week 1 opener after shutting down the Ball State Cardinals 56-3. After a big win like that, the Buckeyes certainly deserve a little celebration.
Watch the full postgame press conference from Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and TJ Alford after Ohio State's 56-3 win over the Ball State Cardinals.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State opened the season with a blowout win over Ball State, as the expected romp sent the Buckeyes to Texas at 1-0. After the first game of the year, coach Ryan Day addressed the media to talk about everything from his new freshmen standouts to his backup quarterback.
After Ohio State football’s 56-3 season-opening win over Ball State on Sept. 5, coach Ryan Day spoke about the importance of the matchup and what’s ahead for the Buckeyes this season. Watch Day's press conference live here.
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