The Ohio State football team didn’t begin strongly on Saturday against Akron, trailing 3-0 early in the match. They managed only seven points during their first three drives, which was unexpected given the talent disparity against a MAC team.
However, the Buckeyes ultimately secured a decisive 52-6 victory, so they weren’t in real jeopardy. Still, it would be beneficial to start more quickly, especially against inferior teams. Ryan Day acknowledged this concern during his press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
Day noted several aspects he was dissatisfied with, particularly the slow start. Ohio State should be capable of getting off to quicker beginnings against teams with less talent, such as Akron and Western Michigan this coming weekend.
Ryan Day wants the Ohio State football team to start faster
I’m sure Day will prioritize getting the offense to perform effectively earlier in the game during practice this week. However, that wasn’t his only concern; he also disapproved of the first kickoff, believing there was more potential for yardage.
On a positive note, Day praised Brandon Inniss for his punt returns, noting that he has revitalized an area that had struggled in recent years. It almost seems like Parker Fleming‘s contributions while on staff were negligible, suggesting he was rightly let go, as special teams have improved significantly without him.
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Given that it was the first game of the season against a weaker opponent, early mistakes are expected. I fully anticipate a quicker start for the offense against the Broncos this weeken
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