The last time we saw Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes on a football field they were leaving their home turf in anger after being upset by Michigan in their annual rivalry game.
The next time we'll see them on a football field will be Saturday, Dec. 21 when they host the Tennessee Volunteers in a first-round matchup in the College Football Playoff.
While hosting a playoff game is likely always good news for a team, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit explained why things could quickly go "sideways" for the Buckeyes against the Vols. Ohio State fans have been furious with Day since he suffered his fourth straight loss to Michigan and many want him fired.
Herbstreit feels that if Tennessee gets off to a hot start, Ohio State fans could turn on Day and make it a miserable atmosphere for the home team.
"After the way Ohio State's season ended against Michigan, I don't know if it wouldn't have been better to Ohio State to go on the road to get away from their home crowd that will be booing after their third down not converting," Herbstreit said on ESPN's selection show on Sunday. "And if the punter comes out, booing Ryan Day. They'll have to rally and have a good start to that game, or it could turn sideways with the home crowd, in my opinion."
The winner of this game will next face No. 1 Oregon.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kirk Herbsteit's Blunt Message on Why Ohio State's Home Game Could Be Bad for Buckeyes.
