Ryan Day calls for more production from Ohio State WRs ahead of Illinois game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has challenged his wide receivers, other than star Jeremiah Smith, to increase their production ahead of the team's Big Ten matchup against Illinois on Saturday. Smith has been dominant, recording 21 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns, but other receivers have struggled, with none exceeding 10 catches. The Buckeyes enter this game as national championship contenders despite recent struggles. Ohio State's offense will need to diversify its attack, especially against an Illinois defense that allows 217.7 passing yards per game. Kickoff is scheduled for noon in Columbus.
- •Ryan Day asks for more from Ohio State WRs besides Jeremiah Smith.
- •Jeremiah Smith has 21 catches, but no other WR has 10.
- •Illinois defense ranks bottom-five in the Big Ten in passing yards allowed.
- •Ohio State seeks to maintain national championship contention.
- •Kickoff is set for noon on Saturday in Columbus.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State's Ryan Day challenges non-Jeremiah Smith WRs before Illinois clash
"Despite collapsing in Texas, Ohio State football remains on the shortlist of national championship contenders this season. The coaching staff is still loaded with NFL experience, Julian Sayin is still completing more than 70 percent of his passes, the defense still appears dominant and Jeremiah Smith is still one of the best wide receivers the […] The post Ohio State's Ryan Day challenges non-Jeremiah Smith WRs before Illinois clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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