Ohio State made a ridiculously risky call on fourth down in their own territory. However, it panned out. A fake punt turned into a first down, and it helped give Ohio State some momentum.
Day is playing gutsy.
On 4th & 9, he opted to attempt a fake punt deep in his own territory, something most coaches wouldn’t even consider in a game of this magnitude. Punter Drue Chrisman rewarded him though.
He made a quality 21-yard completion. This all started by a stuffed J.K. Dobbins run then a sack on Fields. The Buckeyes were in a pinch, but they thankfully caught the Badgers off guard.
Fake Punt for the first down! pic.twitter.com/Asgmp2wFW2
— Buckeyes Wire (@BuckeyesWire) December 8, 2019
Ohio State, with two more 20-plus yard gains, was able to get 1st and goal. That didn’t matter though as a fumble gave it back to the Badgers, down 14-0, Ohio State’s largest deficit of the season.
So far Wisconsin has come in with a great game plan and is making Ohio State work very hard to move the ball. It may take some more gusty play calling to get this game in the win column for the Buckeyes.