As the college football season approaches, Ohio State fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season. With many thoughts, opinions and predictions circulating among fans, it is no surprise that some Big Ten coaches have also shared their insights on the upcoming season.
Recently, Athlon Sports interviewed several Big Ten coaches to gather their thoughts on Ohio State’s prospects for this year. According to one coach, the expectations for Ohio State are not just about winning a national title but specifically about beating Michigan in November. Another coach emphasized that nothing else matters until Ohio State can finally defeat their archrival. The pressure to win the conference title is always high, but this year, beating Michigan seems to be the top priority for many coaches.
Ohio State has not defeated Michigan since 2019 and the pressure to end that streak is more intense than ever. With history of success and heightened importance of the Michigan game, some coaches believe that a loss to Wolverines this year could spell trouble for head coach Ryan Day. While it may not be a championship-or-bust season, failing to beat Michigan for the fourth consecutive year could lead to changes within the coaching staff.
The outcome of the Michigan game could have a lasting impact on Ohio State’s future as fans are expected to expect nothing short of victory when Wolverines visit Ohio Stadium this fall. It will be interesting to see if Ryan Day can lead his team to victory against their biggest rival and maintain his position as head coach at Ohio State.
