Unranked Michigan pulled off a stunning (albeit ugly) upset over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, winning 13-10 on the road in Columbus in a game where, at times, it seemed like neither team actually wanted to win.
Throughout the game, Ohio State fans online were becoming increasingly frustrated, particularly with head coach Ryan Day, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and the Buckeyes’ offensive play-calling with a bunch of run plays for a couple yards here and there. Two missed field goals didn’t help either.
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With a 10-10 halftime score, the Buckeyes failed to post a single point in the second half in their disastrous defeat.
Yes, it was windy in Columbus, and yes, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard threw two interceptions and may have been a little rattled after a very hard hit in the first half. But fans couldn’t believe how seldom the Buckeyes were looking to pass to wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.
A huge mistake for Ohio State! 😱
They call another timeout due to a personnel issue pic.twitter.com/GDgC0ZJxGX
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 30, 2024
Their frustration was fairly warranted when Ohio State finished with just 77 total rushing yards while moving the ball relatively easily through the air — Howard’s interceptions aside. Some fans just vented their frustration online, while others called for Day’s and Kelly’s jobs regardless of the final score.
Either way, angry fans absolutely torched the two Buckeyes coaches throughout the second half and after the game.
Ohio State fans roasted Ryan Day and Chip Kelly for the Buckeyes’ woes against Michigan
FIRE RYAN DAY, CHIP KELLY, and BENCH WILL HOWARD TOMORROW! #osumichigan #OhioStateFootball #BuckeyeNation
— Overlooked Artists Hosting (@RealOverlooked) November 30, 2024
After this debacle I can’t defend Ryan Day anymore.
Day is gone
Chip Kelly is gone
Justin Frye is goneThis is awful! #BuckeyeNation
— Steve in the Land (@steve_intheLand) November 30, 2024
Chip Kelly seeing everyone blame Ryan Day for this bad play calling. pic.twitter.com/vCAf462JPg
— Ben Krimmel (@BenKrimmel) November 30, 2024
Even if they win they have to fire Ryan Day. It’s time to move on. He not the guy. Chip Kelly isn’t either. pic.twitter.com/SFmFYGqzJY
— Mike Vielhaber (@MVielhaber) November 30, 2024
Great job by Ryan Day + Chip Kelly to take 2.5 quarters to realize they have roughly 180 future NFL wide receivers, a beat up o-line, Michigan is down an All-American corner…. and to stop running the ball and instead pass it.
That's why they pay them the big bucks, folks 🤦♂️🤦♂️
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day and Chip Kelly running the ball for 2 yards every play instead of taking a free 25 yards on every throw. pic.twitter.com/G6XQu7n4TR
— elliot reiring (@etrain513) November 30, 2024
*Ohio State having the best WR room in the country and Michigan missing their best CB*
Chip Kelly and Ryan Day: pic.twitter.com/74FywpHsNX
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day and Chip Kelly at halftime, literally learning nothing from the first half pic.twitter.com/WAlBGmBR60
— Tristin Freistuhler (@TFreistuhler3) November 30, 2024
Ryan day and chip Kelly are war criminals pic.twitter.com/90SR5FU1Bx
— Celtics On Top (@TatumEnjoyer_) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day and Chip Kelly come Monday #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/bS5siQQyYE
— 🌺❌️cKee🌺 (@CowboyMatt214) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day/Chip Kelly vs Michigan pic.twitter.com/X3ZFLvzzVM
— Siva (@siva2_) November 30, 2024
Chip Kelly and Ryan Day collectively choking another big game https://t.co/YHeTpT1zVj pic.twitter.com/NfwNPhefaQ
— Trey (@Trey_Oh5) November 30, 2024
The Buckeyes, Ryan Day, and Chip Kelly are pic.twitter.com/KBgtE5Cjf7
— Angelo7266 (@angelo7266) November 30, 2024
Fire Ryan day fire chip kelly i don’t care if we end up winning I’ve seen enough
— Isaac Harmeyer (@isaacharmeyer) November 30, 2024
Whoever is wearing a “Run the Damn Ball” hat around Chip Kelly or Ryan Day, please take it off! #Buckeyes
— Wes Luce (@WesLuce) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day and Chip Kelly performing “The Definition of Insanity” for a crowd of 106,000.
— Andy Vance (@AndyVance) November 30, 2024
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