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Ryan Day electrifies Ohio State fans with fired up pregame message

Ahead of their opening Big Ten conference fixture this weekend, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day rallied supporters during a traditional pep rally event. The Buckeyes carry a two-win and one-loss record into Saturday's home meeting against Illinois, seeking to recover from a blown twenty-point advantage that led to a previous defeat against Texas.

Addressing the team's backfield performance ahead of the kickoff, the head coach challenged his running backs to display greater physicality. Day specifically noted positive downhill rushing from Ja'Kobi Jackson while demanding a more aggressive style from Bo and Isaiah as the squad aims for another postseason playoff run.

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