Ohio State's playoff hopes fade after loss to Oregon
Ohio State coach Ryan Day says the team must weather difficulties after a third loss leaves College Football Playoff hopes in doubt.
At a glance
- Ohio State lost to Oregon 41-28
- The defeat was the team's third loss of the season
- Coach Ryan Day said the result was not where the programme expected to be
- College Football Playoff hopes are now in doubt
Ohio State suffered a 41-28 defeat to Oregon, marking the team's third loss of the season. Coach Ryan Day acknowledged after the game that the situation was not where the programme expected to be at this stage, with College Football Playoff hopes now appearing unlikely.
The loss leaves Ohio State facing an uncertain path forward in the Big Ten conference and national championship picture.
Why it matters
The loss significantly damages Ohio State's chances of reaching the College Football Playoff, a major objective for the programme.
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