Ohio State sits undefeated heading into a gauntlet that includes UCLA, a road trip to Nebraska, and The Game. Coaches say the messaging has changed: “It’s less about potential and more about finishing,” Ryan Day explained.
Leaders like TreVeyon Henderson and linebacker Cody Simon addressed the team Sunday night, reminding younger players how narrow the margin becomes in late November.
Fans and analysts alike will scrutinize whether the Buckeyes can maintain their early-season efficiency when adversity inevitably strikes.