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Ryan Day addresses Ohio State RBs ahead of Illinois matchup

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Ryan Day addresses Ohio State RBs ahead of Illinois matchup
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Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day emphasized the need for running backs to create explosive plays ahead of their Big Ten opener against Illinois. The Buckeyes averaged 4.6 yards per carry and managed only two runs exceeding 25 yards this season. Following a convincing 59-3 victory over Kent State, where Buckeye RBs found the end zone four times but mostly on short carries, Day challenged them to break through at the line of scrimmage. Ja'Kobi Jackson, who leads the RBs with four touchdowns, indicated the need for continued improvement as the Buckeyes gear up for tougher opponents next month.

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  • •Ohio State RBs average 4.6 yards per carry this season.
  • •The team scored four rushing touchdowns against Kent State.
  • •Bo Jackson recorded the longest run of 17 yards against Kent State.
  • •Ja'Kobi Jackson leads Ohio State RBs with four touchdowns in three games.
  • •Illinois allows an average of 131 rushing yards per game.
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  • 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football's Ryan Day explains how RBs can find 'explosive plays'
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Ohio State football is averaging 4.6 yards per carry and has only logged a 25-plus-yard run twice this season.

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