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Ohio State's Ryan Day says Matt Barnes, not Kerry Coombs, called defensive plays vs. Tulsa - ESPN

Ohio State's Ryan Day says Matt Barnes, not Kerry Coombs, called defensive plays vs. Tulsa - ESPN

Ohio State's Ryan Day says Matt Barnes, not Kerry Coombs, called defensive plays vs. Tulsa - ESPN
Sep 19, 2021 49 secs

After seeing two games of defensive mistakes and a lack of significant change, Ohio State coach Ryan Day handed playcalling duties over to secondary coach Matt Barnes on Saturday against visiting Tulsa.

Kerry Coombs, the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator, had been calling plays from the sideline to start the season, but after the 41-20 win over Tulsa, Day told reporters they made the change earlier in the week to give the defense its best shot at success.

He's an Ohio guy from the state of Ohio, he's got a lot of pride, and he just wants to win, so he's still very much a big part of this defense and a big part of Ohio State.".

The secondary has been a point of concern going back to last season, and Ohio State gave up over 200 yards passing in each of its first two games.

Day said he felt the change was necessary, but the defense still struggled against Tulsa, giving up 501 total yards, including 428 through the air.

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