Ohio State football botched fake punt vs. Michigan

Ryan Day's game management during Ohio State's loss to Michigan has drawn criticism. The Buckeyes were facing a fourth-and-5 at the Wolverines’ 43-yard line, trailing by four points. Day chose not to let the offense stay on the field to pick up a first down.

Ohio State football botched fake punt vs. Michigan. The team was called to give the Buckeyes better field position. Coach Day said it was the right thing to do. Jim Harbaugh said Michigan got lucky. Michigan went on their longest scoring drive of the game. It lasted 80 yards over nearly eight minutes. A 3-yard touchdown run by quarterback J.J. McCarthy gave them a 31-20 lead. They won the Big Ten championship game game 31 to 20.   Michigan coach Jim Harbory said the Wolverines were fortunate. He said they got “so lucky”. In the end, the team returned the ball to the field.

Ohio State football botched a fake punt against Michigan.

Ohio State football botched a fake punt vs. Michigan.