Doug Lesmerises joins Ken and Lima to say Ryan Day shouldn’t be fired after the USC loss, but that red zone offense, the offensive line and the tight end heavy approach are real concerns, and he’d be surprised if the entire offensive staff returns. He explains how the young quarterback and a poor day in pass protection threw the offense off, and says Ohio State is in the mix of a flat college football landscape with no true super team but likely has to win out. He also says Day keeps his job even with a loss to Michigan, argues that Ohio State’s standard shouldn’t be lowered, and defends the health of the sport despite attendance dips.
Doug Lesmerises: Should Ryan Day Be Fired? Not a Chance
Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks on the field prior to the game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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By The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published Nov 03, 2026, 10:14 AM ETUpdated Nov 03, 2026, 10:13 AM ET
The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
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