Ohio State fires special teams coordinator after 41-28 loss to Oregon

Ohio State fires special teams coordinator after 41-28 loss to Oregon

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Ohio State announced on 9 November that it had dismissed special teams coordinator Robby Discher after the Buckeyes fell 41-28 to Oregon at home in Columbus. Day had earlier called the loss unacceptable, saying the team must evaluate everything, and pointed to missed possessions and a fake-punt error as turning points. Former players later said the defeat highlighted long-standing defensive problems and called for major changes, while Day attributed the loss to a shift in momentum.

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November 09, 2026
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Ohio State dismisses special teams coordinator Robby Discher after loss to Oregon
Ohio State dismisses special teams coordinator Robby Discher after loss to Oregon

ESPN • 09 Nov 13:34

Ohio State fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher following a defeat to Oregon that featured a fake-punt conversion and multiple penalties, the school said.

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November 08, 2026
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Former Buckeyes criticize program after 41-28 loss to Oregon
Former Buckeyes criticize program after 41-28 loss to Oregon

CBS Sports • 08 Nov 17:53

Former Ohio State players said the defeat exposed long-standing defensive problems and called for major changes, while head coach Ryan Day attributed the loss to a shift in momentum.

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day addresses 41-28 loss to Oregon
Ohio State coach Ryan Day addresses 41-28 loss to Oregon

247Sports • 08 Nov 03:20

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said missed possessions and a fake-punt error were key turning points in the Buckeyes' 41-28 defeat at home to Oregon.

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day says team must evaluate performance after third loss
Ohio State coach Ryan Day says team must evaluate performance after third loss

Eleven Warriors • 08 Nov 01:06

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day called the Buckeyes' third defeat of the season unacceptable and pledged a full review of the team's play.

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Ohio State fans call for Ryan Day's dismissal after second straight loss
Ohio State fans call for Ryan Day's dismissal after second straight loss

Larry Brown Sports • 08 Nov 00:14

Following a 41-28 defeat to Oregon, Ohio State supporters urged the removal of head coach Ryan Day, citing the team's recent performance.

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