Ryan Day Fine-Tunes His Adjustments For The Michigan Big 10 Matchup

Ohio State's head coach, Ryan Day, outlined several logistical adjustments on Wednesday aimed at transforming the lead-up to “The Game” into a standard game week atmosphere. This includes a significant departure from tradition regarding the team's travel to Ann Arbor. In an address to reporters just days before the Buckeyes, currently ranked first, take on the No. 15 Wolverines, Day announced a shift to air travel instead of the customary bus ride. “We opted to fly to preserve our routine,” Day explained, emphasizing the desire for normalcy throughout the week. “We fly to all other away games, so this aligns with that practice.” This alteration is part of a larger strategy to limit emotional distractions and uphold a dedicated mindset as Ohio State seeks to end a four-game losing streak to Michigan. Day also discussed the cancellation of traditional events like “Band Day” and “Senior Tackle,” designed to alleviate heightened emotions. “We strive to maintain a typical week,” he remarked, given the significant nature of the matchup. The Buckeyes (11-0) conducted practice with no reported injuries. On the health of players like Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, Day noted, “Everyone was present. We’ll monitor the situation in the next 48...